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VOL. 84 EDGEFIELD, S. ^WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6.1820 No. 30 JOHNSTON LETTER Annual State Convention of W. C. T. U. Town's Fi nances in Good Shape. Clubs Active. The town is honored this week by having the 37th annual convention, W. C. T. U. in session here, the meet ings being held at the Baptist church. The delegates, mostly arrived on Saturday 'evening, and were all placed in the homes after a cordial welcome, and a badge was pinned on. Everyone was happy to have these representative women of the state here a*nd proud that the conven tion cameNhere for no organization has done just such a work, such a wonderful work of humanity. His tory records nothing more heroic than the ultimate triumphs of the White Ribboners, nad nothing more inspiring than the willing sacrifices of the W. C. T. U. members. So, of course every heart and home was open to these white ribboners. On Sunday morning the first ser vice was held and the delegates at tended the various Sunday Schools, all gathering at the place of meeting of the union serivc?. a tthe Baptist church. The music was bright and inspir ing, a special choir of 50 voices being had. Following the order of service: Organ Prelude. Scripture and prayer, Rev. David Kellar, M. E. Church. Hymn. Welcome, Rev. W. S. Brooke, Bap tist church. . Hallelujah Chorus. "Victory"-Solo by Miss Miriam Norris, Edgefield. The address of Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins of Ann Arbor, Michigan, National Director of Child Welfare, . was one that held the keen attention of -every one. She based her remarks on . the '8th verse of- 5 24th ' Psalmr "Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made the heaven Nand earth." She is a magnetic speaker and in her gifted, womanly manner, sent a message right to the hearts of all. She had a most appreciative au dience. Sunday afternoon's service held a great message from Dr. McLane of Aiken, who spoke in the abs-;...ce .of Dr. Lee, of Edgefield. His theme was "The bad citizenship of good men." It was a most timely address. Dr. McLane is a gifted and scholarly speaker, and the convention heard him with pleasure. The state presi dent invited him to again address the body at the convention of 1921. It would be a splendid thing of the addresses of this convention could be in print, that'all might hear the ringing message. Rev. J. D. Kinard of the Lutheran church conducted thi3 service. Sunday evening was again full of good things, and a well filled audi torium greeted Mrs. Perkins who spoke on "Child Welfare." The W. C T. U. is rich in work in this department and her message on this special one was appealing. Child welfare is one of the great ways the W. C. T. U. is solving the question of Americanization and Christian citizenship. Rev. David Kel lar conducted the service and special music was a pleasing feature. After the service an opportunity was given all to join the W. C. T. U. Monday and Tuesday were busi jir-?s days and were full to the min ute, the gracious president, Mrs. Sprott, of Manning, presiding over these sessions. A detailed account of this part of the convention will ap pear later. The town clerk, Mr. John Suber, has submitted his statement of the town disbursements for the ye?r, the < total receipts being $9,975.76, with a balance of $2,016.80. Mr. Su ber is a very efficient and capable clerk. Mrs. Julian A. Mobley has return ed from the Baptist Hospital where she has been under treatment. Miss Helen Ready left last week for Maryland to enter school there. On Sunday morning at the Baptist Sunday school the superintendent, Mr. S. J. Watson stated that a book of aid would be secured for the teachers during this quarter, as the Gospel of St. Matthew was being studied and offered to secure from" the Sunday School Times this b( or pamphlet for any one that gave their name. Messrs. Junius and Carl Kim have gone to Newberry to enter c lege. Mrs. M". T. Turner, State D. A. treasurer, attended the Board Me ing of Tamassee School at this m< interesting place, last week. There is a great movement make Converse College a greater 1 stitution and to lead out into great .branches for the young women. ' this end, a large fund will be requ ed. All over the state the alumn and all students are asked to aid a drive for the fund. Each town ai community are being organized ai on Saturday afternoon Prof. Adar of Converse was here in interest this and a get together meeting w held in the home of Mrs. J. W. Co The meeting was a pleasant and i teresting one and many plans we: laid. Those of Johnston who wei students are Mesdames G. D. Wa ker, B. T. Boatwright, E. R. Moble F. S. Bland, Carl Richards, F. I Williams, J. W. Cox, and Miss? Zena Payne, Orlena Cartledge, Ai nie Crouch, Antoinette Denny an Mary Waters. Mr. Billie Walton is at home froi a week's stay in Columbia, bein under osteopathic treatment fe rheumatism while there. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bland speri last week at Hartsville with Mr. an Mrs. I. T. Welling. Miss Annie Mae Reames has gon to Monetta, having charge of th school there,. Mr. P. C. Stevens has returnei from the Beptist Hospital where h has been under treatment. Everyone is delighted with tin splendid course of six entertainment: that has been arranged for the towr by some of the big spirited citizens The first of a concert by the c?l?br?t ?doodlers,-this-'to be on the evenjn? of October ll. The auditorium oi the high school is to be used for this Miss Julia Clark is now in the Johnston Bank filling va position. The friends of Miss Lillian Mob ley regret that she is sick and hope that ere long she will soon be restor ed to health. Mesdames Alice Cox and J. W. Marsh attended the District confer ence of the Presbyterian church which was held last week in Trenton. Mr. Ollie Rhoden had the misfor tune to lose his automobile by fire last week. While on his way home he heard a roaring behind him and on looking back discovered his car to be in a blaze. He barely had time to jump from the seat taking his lit tle girl in his arms, when the flames filled the entire car. Miss Cassells of Ellenton is visit ing in the home of her brother, Mr. W. P. Cassells. Mrs. Mena Calhoun of Greenwood is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ben Wright. Mr. Joe Johnson of Good Hope has been for a visit to Mr. B. L. Reames. With the coming of the autumn season chapters and clubs are begin ning meetings with renewed energy and zeal and in the first meeting of the Emily Geiger chapter D. A. R., there was a full and enthusiastic meeting. This was held with Mrs. John Wright. After preliminaries, Miss Zena Payne, in her opening remarks im pressed on the chapter that of indi vidual responsibility as pertaining to the welfare of the chapter, pointing out how all great undertakings were the result of indivdiual effort. During business Miss Betty Wa ters was elected delegate to the con ference with Mrs. John Wright as alternate. Two histories of fine value were contributed to the Library at Conti nental Hall. The chapter discussed a trip to Emily Geiger's grave and hopes to see the marker placed at an early date. A splendid program on "Woman's part in the upbuilding of the com monwealth of our State" was had following business. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Joe Cox served a dainty salad course. Miss Fannie Crumly is visiting fronds in the Good Hope section. Mrs. Leland Chester has gone to Macon, Ga., to visit in the home of Committees For the District Conference. The following committees .are urged to respond to their respective chairmen and cooperate in makmg the meeting of the Western District; which convenes in Edge?eld ?o?r;a' one day session, October 21, pleas ant and creditable to the three hos tess clubs: the Winthrop Daughters,.] Philharmonic Music club and Civic League. All members, it is hop?d? will take a deep, personal, i and this will insure o spl?ricficl c ference. Entertainment Committee ? 1* Miss Elizabeth Rainsford, chair man: Mrs. B. B. Jones ,Mrs. Pe-cy M. Feltham, Miss Gladys Pade^. and Miss Helen Tillman. Invitation Committee Mrs. N. G. Evans, chairman-': Bettis Cantelou, Mrs. Lovic and Mrs. W. C. Tompkins. Opera House Committee .;?r?T Miss Ethel DeLoach, chairmairc Mrs. W. L. Dunovant, Sr., Mrs./ W. L. Dunovant, Jr., and Miss Hortense Woodson. Committee to Prepare Hall for. the Luncheon Miss Kellah Fair, chairman :. >Mrsr J. G. Holland, Mrs. P. p. Blalock, Jr., and Mrs. M. A. Taylor. Dish Committee . Mrs. S. M. Smith, chairman :. Mrs. C. E. May, Miss Mamie. Dunovant and Miss Hortense Padgett. Sandwich Committee Mrs. R. A. Marsh, chairman :'Mrs. Bettis Cantelou, Mrs. P. P....Blalock, Jr., Mrs.. J. G. Alford and Miss Mae Tompkins. Mayonnaise Committee Miss Gladys Padgett, chairman: Miss Marge Tompkins, Miss Mir .jg \Torris,__Mis3 ^Genevieve - J^rrij kiss Ruth Tompkins. Luncheon Menu Committee Mrs. A. E. Padgett, chairman Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman and Miss Mamie Dunovant. Serving Committee Mrs. W. E. Lott, chairman: Mrs. N. M. Jones, Mrs. J. W. Thurmond, Mrs. W. C. Tompkins, Mrs. H. A. Smith and Miss Sophia Dobson. Soliciting Committee Mrs. Bettis Cantelou, chairman: Mrs. J. S. Byrd, Mrs. J. L. Mims, Mrs W. C. Tompkins, Mrs. W. E. Lott, Mrs. B. L. Mims, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Miss Katherine Mims and Miss Kath arine Earle. Ushers Miss R?sela Parker, Miss Elizabeth Smith, Miss Miriam Norris and Miss Marge Tompkins. The program will be published as soon as completed. Mrs. P. M. FELTHAM, Publicity Chairman. Rev. Mr. Chester. Mrs. Huiet Waters was hostess for the Apollo Music club on Tuesday afternoon, this being conducted by Miss Antoinette Denny. Delegates to Lhe District confer ence in Edgefield will be the presi dent and Miss Hallie White. A de lightful program with the subject "Love affairs of great musicians" was had, Mrs. Joe Cox giving a pa per on this and the piano and voice selections were such that were in spired by love. Current events were given by Mrs. David Kellar. The social feature was very pleas ant, the hostess, assisted by Miss Mallie Waters, serving a tempting ice course with cake. Mrs. Harriet Kenny suffered a se ver fall last Tuesday and has been prostrate since, owing to her ad vanced years. She received the fall while walking across the room and her head struck a piece of furniture in the fall. The prayers and good wishes of all are for her that she soon may be able to be up. Mrs. Paul Perry and children have returned to Peak after a visit to Mrs. Alice Cox. Mrs. Horace Wright left on Thurs day for her home in Georgetown af ter a visit to her sisters, the Misses Sawyer. Miss Florence Mims Almost Minnesota Methodist. Dear Advertiser: On" Sunday a friend and I rode fcvjer about eighteen miles to Virginia to attend a church service. Virginia is an attractive city of about eight een thousand inhabitants. The name was more interesting for me since it savored of Dixie. '?' 'Transportation in this part of the cotmtfy is carried on not only by train and, street cars, but by huge electrically lighted and heated busses that run from town to town. I no ticed that one of the bus lines we passed was known as the Maryland. It was really tantalizing, like a mi rage on a. desert, to know that those names meant not the south, but the great northwest. On arriving in Virginia just in time for a church service, we ap proached a policeman and asked if he could direct us to a church. Police men, should really be quite well in_ formed on the whereabouts of places of worship since they both are some what responsible for law and order, though this policeman was a for eigner and had knowledge of direc tion but little familiar with tiie Eng lish language. Finally he showed us the Methodist church and we arrived in time to join in singing a hymn by jjyj-lsaac Watts. I was glad of that much in common. So far I have at tended only Methodist churches, so Ipresume that it is a strong denom ination in this part of the country. I bave always liked that faith myself, and am glad to have an opportunity of worshipping with its adherents. It is.the custom in this part of the couhtry to conduct the Sunday Srjhbol .service after the church ses sion'.:,. Virginia is a very pretty town.' I am always agreeably surprised when riding or 'walking along anywhere. to, ?$>&iWS>sfi> 'b'e^ifilJfiwers,in full bloom. They seem to rae to be even more luxuriant than in the South. Poppies and asters ' and flowers of 2very color flash by like planted rain bows. Sunday is not a very satisfying time to explore the interesting points af a place. So we had lunch, mine consisting partly of Southern food, ?uch as sweet potatoes, which are a rare imported dish here. Therefore, they are not cooked with the skill of the Southern negro. On our return trip we noticed a street car sign in four different lan guages for the convenience of the many foriegners. The first of course, ivas English, the next two we con cluded must be Finnish and Austrian. The last was Italian which we man ficulty using our knowledge of Latin. Though this #is one thousand five bundred feet above sea level it is more or less like one vast plateau. One can see a great distance over the low green shrubbery which is grow ing up after the forest fires. Wild flowers and autumn leaves in the Sep tember haze give the landscape a pe culiar beauty that I have not seen duplicated elsewhere. Some high ridges rise above the roadways and drop precipitately many feet to the level ground where the mines begin. Along the sides of these hills the dirt is of various dull colors ranging from purplish red to yellows. Hundreds of feet below this love ly country the miners are hard at work in the underground cavern where darkness is turned to day and where the ore is unearthed to be made into a thousand articles useful to mankind. FLORENCE MIMS. Aurora, Minnesota. U. D. C. Held Enthusiastic Meeting. The Edgefield chapter U. D. C. was entertained by Mrs. Bertis Can telou at its firrt fall meeting. Twen ty or more ladies filled the spacious parlor and were enthusiastic over the plans for the year's work. The chair was graciously filled by the president, Miss Gladys Rives. After the Lord's Prayer in unison, the minutes of the June meeting were read by the secretary, Miss So phie Dobson. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. R. A. Marsh, who was detained at home by sickness, the treasurer's report was read by Miss Annie De Loach. We were shown to have 39 cents in the treasury with two of our pledges, the Winthrop-Craolina scholarship and the Hero fund,.still to be paid. These amount to $14.50, which it was decided to raise by the assessment of 25 cents for each member. Misses Sophie Dobson and Annie DeLoach and Mrs. S. B. Nich olson were appointed a committee to make these collections before Oc tober 1. The election of delegates for the general convention which meets in Asheville this year on November 10, resulted as follows: Miss Sophie Dobson, Mrs. A. A. Woodson, Mrs. P. M. Feltham. Alternates. Mrs. L. S. Kernaghan, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mrs. Bettis Cantelou. At this point, Miss Rives in a few fitting remarks, tendered her resigna tion to the chapter as its president, in the form of a letter which was read by the secretary. In a few gra cious words Mrs. Feltham moved that it be granted, which move was seconded by Mrs. Woodson who said that she felt responsible for Miss Rives who had made us such a very acceptable president and that while the chapter regretted having to lose her we felt that it was nothing but right that we relieve her. This was voted on and carried. Mrs. Bettis Cantelou, the vice pres ident was then called to the chair. Ballots were passed, Miss Rives and Mrs. J. H. Cantelou acting as tellers, and the chapter proceeded to the election of a president. Mrs. Jeff M. Wright was the unanimous choice of the chapter. Owing to the circumstance of her poor health Mrs. Woodson felt that it was her duty to the chapter to give up her work as historian, no work having been done by her dur ing the summer, but it was pointed out that she had been elected chap ter historian for life and as she had promised to hold the position as long as they wanted her, she asked that an assistant be given her. This re quest was granted and Mrs. P. M. Feltham was unanimously elected tb fill this position. Mrs. Wright was now presented with the gavel and took the chair. After a few . announcements and some heartfelt words from our new president ?he meeting was. tarned overdo- the -historian/ - ? . .' ' - . The historical program was short, consisting of the mention of the re cent veterans who have died and a little memorial to General William C. Gorgas. Mrs .Corley read a sketch of his life. Mrs. Wright read re marks by our President General and also a notice by the Sons of Veter ans of his funeral at Arlington. Mrs. Woodson mentioned the fact of his having relatives in Edgefield. Miss Katherine Earle and Mrs. Thomas Barker were accepted as new members. At the close of this session a de lightful salad course with iced tea was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Joe Cantelou, Misses Mae Tomp kins, Gladys Rives and. Katherine Earle. To the People of Johnston. It is my unfortunate position to have to tender you my sincerest apologies and regrets for the break ing of my machine on Thursday, the 30th of September when showing "Daddy Long Legs." This break was entirely unforeseen by me, as I had spent a considerable sum in having new parts fitted to this machine, and it had been working splendidly. You will all remember that it showed the picture clearly, and well, and its sud den stoppage was as much a sur prise to me as anybody. Though I gave all who came their money back, I felt even more than the loss of the monetary value, the loss of my repu tation. On the following day there fore, being determined that Johnston should have as fine a machine as there was in the market, I made an effort, and reached Atlanta on Sat urday when I purchased a new ma chine, and new accoutrement gener ally, together with making arrange ments for all the latest releases, so that Johnston in future shall be guar anteed two evenings at least a week of the best entertainments in the moving picture world, that the big ger cities now enjoy. In the near future also, I am mak ing decided improvements for pro jection on the screen, and an absence of noise that will please the more nervous of the folk. Thanking you for your courtesy to me always, and assuring you that it will not be mis placed, I am Very truly yours, THOMAS H. WALL. Just received a big new line of Crockery, Vases, Statuary, Enamel ed Ware, Aluminum Ware, etc. QUARLES & TIMMERMAN. Death of Sweet Little Child. Vivian Everette, the little 23" months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hightower, died Friday night after being ill only 48 hours. She was a very bright little chlid, the idol of the home, her death leaving Mr. and Mrs. Hightower heartbroken. Her case was a very unusual one. She' suffered from a pain in her left thigh, but there was no external7 evi dence of bruise -or internal inflamma tion until a short time before she died, the affected part then turning a dark blue. The three physicians who were called to treat her pro nounced it septic poisoning of the thigh. On account of the personal friend ship and close business association,. Mr. and Mrs. Hightower named their little daughter Vivian Everett for the president of the Addison Mills. The sympathy of the entire commu nity goes out to them in this dark, hour. These bereaved parents have the comforting assurance that their little darling is resting safely in the arms of Jesus. The body was carried to Spartan burg by special train, connecting with the regular Southern train at Trenton. Mr. and Mrs. Hightower were accompanied by their pastor, Dr. Robert G. Lee, and about a doz en other friends. The interment took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Gochia Creek church, the community in which Mrs. Hightower was reared. Resolutions .on the Death of Willie Sullivan Peak. Whereas, God is His infinite love and wisdom, on July 20th, 1920 re moved from our midst and from this world of suffering, and hath taken unto Himself Miss Willie Sullivan Peak,,one of our dearly beloved mern bers,;,and loss to'our Young Woman's Auxili-- ' ary and recognize that we have lost one of our best and purest members, and Whereas we sorely miss her pres ence and sweet companionshop in our Y. W. A., therefore Be it resolved by the Young Wo man's Auxiliary of the Edgefield Baptist church of which she was a member: 1st That we, her life long friends and fellow members of this organiza tion bow in submission to our Heav enly Father's will. 2nd That we express our thanks to Almighty God for the blessings we have received from our departed sister's pure, consecrated, Christian life and for the fellowship we were privileged to hold with her before her illness and death. 3rd That each of us shall strive to emulate her example of patience and Christian living, so that when the Great Reaper shall come to garner in the other members of this auxiliary they will find with her a safe abiding place. 4th That we express our deepest sympathy to her bereaved mother, father, sisters and brothers and re mind them of our prayers for our Heavenly Father's comfort and care for them. 5th That a copy of these resolu tions shall be spread upon the min utes of our organization, that a copy shall be sent to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Peak, and that a copy shall be sent to each of the following papers for publication: The Edgefield Advertiser, The Edgefield Chronicle and The Baptist. Courier. FLORENCE MIMS, EMMIE BROADWATER,. HORTENSE WOODSON. Committee.. j -1 Improve Your Digestion. If you have weak digestion eat sparingly of meats, let at least five hours elapse between meals, eat noth ing between meals. Drink an abun dance of water. Take one of Cham berlain's Tablets immediately after supper. Do this and you will im prove your digestion. FOR SALE: Two young milch cows, calves about two months old Apply to P. W. CHEATHAM, Cleora, S. C. 9-29 2tpd.