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^^^^I^^j^ l^^l^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ y^^^^^^^r^ ^^^^^^^^ VOL. 84 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1920 No. 33 JOHNSTON LETTER. Missionary Society Aids School Mr. Dobey Celebrates 75th Birthday. Mrs. Marsh's . House Party. On the 13th, Mrs. John Wright and Miss Clara Sawyer went over to Columbia to a meeting concerning the Red Cross Roll Call, which will begin the second week in November. Mrs. Earl Mish has arrived to spend the winter in the home of her orother, Dr. P. N. Keesee. The past summer has been spent in Virginia at her former home. Miss Virginia Harrison has been to Saranach, N. Y., for special treat ment, and is much benefitted and will soon return to her place of bus iness in Atlanta. News comes from Winthrop Col lege that Miss Emma Ready his been honored with the office of Marshal for the coming year. . The Missionary Society of the Bap tist church recently sent to the Ridgedale School, near Speigners, a check for $100 to be used in interest of this school, which is located in a most ideal place and Mr. Posey is do ing a great Christian work. Mrs. Annie Lewis spent the past week at Batesburg, having been call ed to the bedside of Mrs. R. H. Tim merman, the wife of her brother. Mrs. Timmerman's death came on Thursday, and in her passing the community loses one of its best be loved and useful women. Mesdames J. M. Turner and B. T. Adams have been for a visit to Mrs. Mi1 ton Parker at Edgefield. Mrs. Carl Richards of Ohio is vis iting in the home of her sister, Mrs. Herbert Eidson. Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Corn are spend ing a few days at Walhalla. Mr. Holley of Aiken spent the week-end here with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Woodward. Mrs. J. L. Walker has returned from a visit to Newberry. M?" H. W. Dobey celebrated his 751?? birthday on Wednesday. He is still hale and hearty and his friends gave him many good wishes that he might celebrate many more such days. Mrs. P. N. Lott and Mr. Stanton Lott spent the week-end at Ninety Six in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pickens Kinard. Th quarterly report of the Baptist school on Sunday morning showed a membership of 467, the gifts of the classes being $139.17. The High school is making plans to observe the state Temperance Day and a fitting program is being arranged. Mr. Tom White of Wilmington, N. C., visited his brother, Mr. James White last week. Miss Mary Waters, as principal and Miss Lottie Derrick as assistant of Lott's school near Philippi church are managing a fine and promising body of young people. Mrs. Ben Wright had as her guest last week, her sister, Mrs. Tom Folk. Mr. and Mrs. Guignard Jones of Newberry who purchased the Boyd dwelling, have arrived and are domi ciled in their new home. Mr. Jones also purchased the Electric Light Plant. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nickerson of Augusta have been guests of Mrs. Fannie Nickerson. The foot ball team of North Au gusta came over o nFriday afternoon to play the team of the High school. After an exciting game, the score showed in favor of the visiting team. Mrs. Robert Tribble has been for! a visit to her sister, Mrs. H. W. j Crouch. Upon her return to Jones ville, she was accompanied by her I father, Mr. F. A. Suber, who will spend the winter with her. Miss Louise Crouch celebrated her eighth birthday on Saturday after noon, and invited a number of her little friends to spend the afternoon with her. After games, all were in vited in and a birthday feast was en joyed, the centerpiece of the table being a large cake with eight pink tapers. Mrs. J. A. Dobey was hostess for the New Century club on Tuesday. Since the last meeting the club has raised $20.25 for the furtherance of its objectives and a quantity of bulbs had been purchased for the so cial service committee to use this winter. The gift to the Loan Scholar ship fund will be dismissed at the next meeting. , The study topic was "The Party System," every third meeting having a lesson on citizenship. The hostess served a dainty salad course. Mr. John Allen and Master John were here ort Saturday, having come from White Sulphur Springs, Florida in their car. Mrs. Allen and Miss Mary Lewis will remain a few weeks and are being much benefitted. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Brunson of -Ninety Six spent Sunday with their ..sisters, Mtsdames Willie Tompkins and F. S. Jefferson. Mrs. T. R. Denny and Miss Antoi nette Denny went over to Aiken on Wednesday evening to attend the 20th marriage anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. McLain. Mrs. J. W. Marsh and Mr. Theo dore Marsh went over to Edgefield on Sunday to be present at the ordi nation of deacons in the Presbyte rian church. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen of Fruit Hill have been for a visit to the home of Maj. F. M. Warren. A very pleasant house party was enjoyed last week at Breezy Heights, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marsh, the members of this being Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming Marsh of Columbia, Miss Leola Smith, Flor ida, Miss Eunice Washington of Laurens and Miss Ida Quinn of York. ff Among those from here who en joyed the Western Distrct Confer ence at Edgefield were Mrs. C. P. Corn, Miss Zena Payne, Mrs. P. B. Waters, Mrs. O. D. Black, Mrs. Olin Eidson, Mrs. J. A. Lott, Mrs. Huiett Waters, Mrs. David Kellar, Mrs. Joe Cox, Miss Clara Sawyer, Miss Mal lie Waters. E. M. McCreless Writes to Edgefield Advertiser. As I have reached my home, in compliance with many requests and a promise on my part to write of my trip back to the home of my child hood, this will be the beginning of a series of letters regarding my trip and all who want to get the benefit of what I say, had better subscribe for the Advertiser, feeling assured that they will have the oldest and best there is in the country to say nothing of the county. My first mention will be about the dear old faces and patriarchs of my j childhood days, who stood for the right, when matters and things in general used to be considered from a standpoint of right and wrong. Now a-days it seems to be from a stand point of "Will it work?" I will first mention the Rev. John Trapp, the first preacher I have any recollection of and surely as noted one as I have ever had any knowl edge of since. The faces of two dear old uncles and their companions: namely, Marshal and Lige Faulkner, and two widowed aunts whose mem ories are special jewles in my breast, namely Matilda Holloway and Re becca Ouzts and I thnik Minerva Harling and Mariah Harling. Next Dr. John. Landrum, who was my father's fafnily physician from his earliest days to his last. Others, as I recollect them are Dr. Tomp kins, Dr. Lake, John Smyly, James and Jackey Dorn, many of the Ouzts and Dorn generation who were prom ' inent citizens and many others whose memory. I cherish but its too much to mention all. I arrived safely at my home and found missing the faces of some I left who were near and dear to me. ?The crops, especially cotton, are very fine here and the weather has been ideal for gathering, but rain is fall ing as I write. Perhaps the good Lord sees we are rushing it "'on the market too fast, for we, the farming class are the bone and sinew of the world. Look out for the next. E. M. McCRELESS. Colorado, Texas. Second Division W. M. U. at Peace Haven. A meeting of the societies of the second division, including the church es at Republican, Trenton, Antioch, Red Hill, Horn's Creek, Mt. Zion and ! Hardys will be held at Peacehaven school on Saturday, November 13. All societies of all grades will be expected from all the above named churches and each leader or someone j appointed by them will be called on to give their plans and hopes for the year. As many Sunbeams and Girls Auxiliries and Y. W. A.'s as possible are urged to attend and bring a mes sage in song or recitation This is a very important meeting, as a division president will be elect ed. A fuller program will be publish ed next week. Mrs. CARRIE HAMMOND Chairman Pro Tem. A Self-Explanatory Note From Our Much Afflicted Friend. Dear Mr. Mims: I have been nursing a carbuncle on the back of my neck for 14 days and the doctor says it will be about that much longer before the child can be weaned. It is something else. It burns and stings and aches all at the same time. I want you to let my friends in the county know how I have suffered, and am still suffering. Wishing you much real joy and happiness. I am very truly J. RUSSELL WRIGHT. Johnston, S. C. 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. "Vii 3 Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordin?r* Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in bead. Remember the full name and took; for the signature of B. W. GROVE. 25c Miss Florence Minis' Weekly , Letter. Dear Advertiser: Seventy-four years will have pass ed before America can celebrate the centennial of the landing of Colum bus in the new world. It is customary, for schools to make tmention of this: day for the good of the pupils who must know the history of their coun?, try, in order to handle its future] problems in the years that are to.! come. .On Friday afternoon a program took place in the auditorium of thS;j Aurora High school. It was wonderrj ful to think what a real right some* of the children to stand and talki about Columbus, since they "hadj shared Italy with him, in having] Italian parents or forbears. He han come over as a forerunner to prepare* the way for these dark-eyed children? who would help to build up the lani* which he had braved the then un-i known ocean to discover. It almost brought tears to my eyesi to see Swedes, Norwegians, Italians,? Montenegrins and Austrians singing? "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean,',' as though their ancestors had fought to keep the red, whiet and blue wav ing over the land, these people who] have so recently knocked for ?dmit-i tance at our various front door?!; along the Eastern coast. They stood and pledged allegiance^ to this country, looking at and salut-^i ing the/flag whch stood on the plat form. Even as the Christian religion seems to be the 'best because it ac^ cepts the good of all the pagan re ligions and adds them to its own, so the American flag sems to stand not only for valor, purity and truth but for godo qualities that characterize every country. One likes to'think of Columbus as essentially a man of courtage. The "carry on" spirit of the great war was evident in Columbus, as the "sail on" spirit, when the crew of one. of his three smaller ships wanted to mutiny. History is filled with examples that are inspiring to the school child. The afternoon program'ended with "The Star Spangled Banner" which was sung by people who knew the words. That is an unusual thing in America. Our national anthem says that this; is "the land of the free and the. home of the brave" regardless of creed, nationality or previous condi tions of servitude. America goes back to the coun tries of Europe for its art. literature anr music,._while<they .come, to us for the application of certain standards and virtues which are as old as time, but as untried in the old world as progress. FLORENCE MIMS. Aurora, Minn. October 16, 1920. * Subscribe to Export Corpora tion. As yet very little has been done on the Export Corporation, we are told by those in charge of the work in this county. Wonder what is the trouble with Edgefield anyway? Well, no one can be blamed for the work lagging as it has, but this does not excuse us. We must do our share in this proposition as we did when we were subscribing to Liberty Loan drives and other war cries. The Southern farmer certainly has a war on now. It is a fight for him to get what is due him out of this crop. And it is his fight, too. He need not count on the business man to take care of him always. Of course the business man is going to do his part and is going to really subscribe to the Corporation all he can afford to put into it, but really this matter is a farmers' matter, even though all industries depend upon it. We say that the business houses are going to help and so they are, but there are some houses that seem to want the farmer to lose this crop. But such a house is cutting off its^wn nose to spite its face. Thus far about $4,000 in cotton, Liberty Bonds and money have been subscribed and turned over to the County Chairman to send into Gov. Manning, the State Organizer. We should at least have $25,000 already reported into the head office. The va rious committees of the local organi zations have been appointed and no tified to begin work. They have the necessary blanks to secure subscrip tions, and there is no need for the work here to lag any more. The pres idents of the local units of the Cotton Association are urged to get after this work to hurry it up. Also, an ap peal to each committeeman is here sent out to canvass your community immediately and send in the results at once. Let each man do all he can for this cause. Reward Offered. A week has passed and so far as we are informed no clue has yet been found that would lead to the appre hension of the persons who blew op en the valut of the Bank of Trenton. The officials of the bank will not re lax in their efforts to locate the guilty persons and to that end they have offered a reward of $500 for the arrest and convicton of the par ties. Such murderous vampires should not go unpunished. ICIarke-Bomar Wedding Trenton. ^One of the most beautiful dings of the fall season was t Miss Helen Clarke of Trenton i Sloan Bomar of Columbia. Tht ri?ge took place in the Epl ?church at Trenton of which Clarke is a member. &. The church was decorated in ?nd green, ivy vines trailing in ml design on the white backg Jwhich covered almost half the 'it the church. White chrys; ?urns fin profusion were use< large bouquets tied with white i ?larked th3 entrance to the ri inhere the family and guests of pr were seated. Myriads of ca appeared behind the altar. .-.^/Before the bridal party entei musical programme kept the fi jojigregated in a most ron: ?frame of mind. "0 Promise Me' isu?g by Mrs. E. L. Crooks of ] Spring, followed by a violin ^.Souvenir," by Mr. J. H. Math Augusta. ?iWhile the Bridal Chorus iron jt?ngrin was being sung by Mr. |ws. Julius Vann, Mr. and Mrs. tiay, Mrs. E. L. Crooks, Miss M B?ttis and Miss Sadie Mims, the little ribbon gi#s, Dorothy IV: and Felicia Moss, entered wei accordion pleated dresses of \ fcifcpe-de-chine with sashes and fig tillie. .Then followed the ca bearers who lit the myriad can Miss Marie Smith, of Dillon; Kate Clinton Satcher of Ward Miss Fannie Harrison of Tre wearing dainty dresses of white feta and maline. . To the strains of the Bridal Ch ?phjiyed by Mrs. P. B. Day, who th? accompanist for the evening, ushers, Messrs. William Sawyei Ridge Spring and Harrison Park Columbia took their places folio by two maids, Miss Rebecca Hai han cf Winnsboro wearing a cost ;Of|yellow satin and Miss Dor? Beitis of Trenton wearing white in. Next came two groomsmen, Roland Eidson of Ward and Mr. seph Green of Columbia. Follov these at a graceful distance v MiS3 Katherine Poole of Greem in white satin and silver lace Miss Annie Durham in yellow s? and gold lace, all carrying bouqi of pink Killarney roses. Two ot groomsmen followed, Messrs. "W land .Cato of Ridge Spring and < Etheridge. Th? two little pillow bearers ca WO^M^ais Pierce-and Ropsr^S costumed in the daintiest and rc becoming of white satin suits. ' flower girls were little Rebecca R erts of Marion and' Mary Mo] Wicker of Trenton in white ere de-chine with bows and sashes tulle, carrying baskets of rose pet which they scattered in the path the bride. The ring bearer was Sh pard Jones, Jr., a nephew of i groom, carrying the ring in a hea shaped pillow of white satin. Folk ing him came one of the maids honor, Miss Corrine Clarke, dress in white satin and silver trimmii bearing a bouquet of white Kill ney roses. Then came the bride the arm of another sister and m? of honor, Miss Marion Clarke, w gave her away. Miss Marion wore becoming gown of yellow satin a gold lace trimmings, also carryi white Killarney roses. I The bride's dress was of lustro white satin with Jpea-rl trimminj veil of cap shape with orange bl( soms and embroidered court trai They were met at the altar by t groom and best man, Mr. Olin B mar. The ceremony was performed 1 Rev. L. A. Peatross, and the weddii party passed out to the strains i ! Mendelssohn's Wedding March. After the ceremony, a brillia] reception was given at the home < Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Moss whose hon adjoins the church. Here the gues were received by Mrs. Moss and Mr J. A. Clarke, mother of the brid and were conducted to the receivir line which was composed of the we< ding party, by Mrs. Julius Vann. Delightful fruit punch was serye in the hall by Misses Sabe Miller an Sadie Long. Mrs. B. J. Miller wh had charge of the bride's book, wa attired in a lovely evening dress c crepe-de-chine. During the evening white an green block cream and pound cak and mints were served. The table on which stood th bride's cake was most tasteful! adorned, a real work of art accom plished by that queen of decorators Mrs. Albert Miller, white tull streamers being attached to the ceil ing and "tied in bows at equal dis tances on the table which held a won derfully iced cake, the work of Mrs Wicker and also the daintiest whit* and green mints made by this sam? artist hand. The cutting of the bride's cake af forded much amusement, Mr. Rolant Eidson cutting the dime, Mr. Willian Sawyer the ring, Miss Annie Dur ham the wishbone, little Felicia Mos: the thimble. As the bride was leaving, she threw her bouquet which was caughl .by Misses Dorothy Bettis and Kath erine Poole. The bride's going away suit was douvetin with piping of gray. Shi .wore a black velvet hat with B;rd oi ? Paradise trimming, black gloves and suede shoes, completing the stylish costume. Miss Clarke is. the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Clarke of Trenton, is a graduate of Coker Col lege, where she took an honored place as a student, being especially gifted in music. The groom is a suc cessful business man of Columbia. The beautiful decorations in the church were planned and executed by Mrs. D. R. Day, Mrs. P. B. Day and Mrs. Julius Vann. The out-of-town guests besides the wedding party were Mrs. M. E. Wright, Mrs. C. P. Roberts and two little daughters, Rebecca anti ' Eliza beth of Marion; Mrs. W. B. Smith and daughter, Miss Mamie Smith of Dillon, Mrs. Kate Poole and Miss Katherin Poole of Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ward of Lugoff, S. C., Mrs. J. J. Leaphart, Leesville; Mr. arid Mrs. J. Sheppard Jones, Mrs. F. E. Bomar, Mrs. Ida Boatwright, Mr. Frank Boatwright, Mrs. E. L. Crooks, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stuckey, Mrs. J. K. Milford, Miss Louise Mil ford of Ridge Spring; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mims and Miss Sadie Mims of Edgefield. The presents were numerous and were of silver, cut glass and hand some china. The happy couple went away on a trip carrying many goo'd wishes. Griffin-Sheppard Engagement Announced. Mrs. William Moon Griffin, of Newberry, S. C., announces the en gagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Miss Octavia Grif fin, to Mr. James Orlando Sheppard, of Edgefield, S. C., the wedding to take place on Wednesday, November 24. This announcement will be of special interest to their many friends throughout the Carolinas and es pecially in Columbia where both young people received their educa tion. Miss Griffin attended the Ursuline convent of this city and is an at tractive young girl who is certain to be warmly received in Edgefield, the home of Mr. Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard is the son of former Governor John C. Sheppard of Edge field. He is a graduate of the Uni versity of South Carolina. He was re cently elected to the legislature of South Caroilna, formerly a newspa per- man and connected with the Greenville. Piedmont and the Colum bia jDaily Record at different times, ?iigeU'la'Le- practic? r-oi-invrffSS: he is now a member of the fintr of Sheppard Brothers in Edgefield and saw 18 months' service overseas dur ing the World War and was a pa tient in the Kenilworth hospital, of Asheville, N. C., for several months after returning from overseas and while in Asheville made many I friends.-Columbia Record. The approaching marriage of our esteemed fellow-townsman has been one of the leading topics of con versation in Edgefield for many weeks. While not until within the past few days has a formal announce ment been made of the plans of these two widely beloved young peo ple, yet, as it is difficult for Cupid to effectively conceal his movements, it has been known for some time that their nuptials would take place in the autumn. Mr. Sheppard is in every way worthy of the very charm ing young bride whom he will soon claim for his own. Miss Griffin is well known in Edgefield and is much be loved here by friends whom she has made during former visits to this place. Girls' Auxiliary Enjoy Hallo we'en Party. Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Lee opened their home on Tuesday evening for a Hallowe'en party for the Girl's Auxiliary of the Baptist church. This is the age when young people have the best time and they had every op portunity to enjoy themselves on this occasion. The receiving line was a little out of the ordinary, and not just what we usually see at such festive time. They were' ghosts and witches and even "Tall Betsy^who hasn't visited Edge field in several years. . Two little mysterious personages in the receiving line, disappeared be hind the door when all the scarry thins began to happen. They were Beulah Lee and Janie Fuller ,who were too sweet and pretty to be as sociated with ghosts and witches, es pecially when they said "Boo" -at you. \ The house was half dark and only lit with candles, and electric lights covered with Jack-o'-?anterns with queer looking faces. When all sorts of mysterious games-had been played and fortunes told, and strange portions drunk, their fears were all relieved and fruit punch, cake and candies were boun tifully served. The young people said "Tall Bet sy" was the most omnious looking visitor, and every now and then swooped down unexpectedly upon the most unwary. The G. A.'s in vited the boys of that set and all was as merry as youth can make it. Mrs. R. G. Lee is leader of the auxiliary. Miss Tillman Entertained in Columbia. A series of bright parties have been given in honor of Miss Helen Tillman, of Edgefield, whose mar riage to Preston Wright, of Cincin nati, is a prominent social event of November 3rd. Mrs. Bunyan R. Cooner entertain ed at luncheon yesterday at Ridge wood club which was one of the love liest affairs of the autumn. The pri vate dining room was decorated with quantities of bright tinted autumn foliage and golden rod. Above the artistically adorned table hung a wed ding bell of goM flowers and the ta ble, with a cover of exquisite lace over a rich henna colored cloth had gold and red autumn leaves scatter ed about over it. A miniature bride and groom in complete bridal attire, was the central decoration. The bride's place was marked by a tiny trunk with a kewpie coachman and' two others ^rawing^fKiv white rib bons. Later the bride discovered the trunk was filled with smV^ll satin sachets for use in her trousseau. The place cards were parasols filled Vith orange blossoms. Tall silver candle sticks, bearing gold and henna col ored tapers were placed at intervals and silver vases filled with daV'^k of rich henna hue. ^ Covers were laid for twelve.-Co lumbia Record. The series of attractive entertain ments for the popular bride-elect will close this evening with a bridge party at Ridgewood Country club, given by Miss Jacquelin Cooper who is to be one of Miss Tillman's brides maids. Miss Tillman leaves tomorrow for her home in Edgefield-Columbia Record. Miss Julia Daniel gave a beauti ful bridge party yesterday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. I. Weston, Shandon, complimenting Miss Helen Tillman, a bride-elect, and Mrs. Johu Cooper Harris, a re cent bride. In a setting of ph?k ros es and other fall flowers of like hue, five tables were placed for the game, the bride's table being marked by a table of pink roses tied with tulle. Score was kept on cards decorated in miniature brides. After the game each of, the guests of honor was pre sented \yith a dainty piece pf .lingerie and Missj^Nelle Carter, who7held top score, jAeived a box of Madeira A salad course was served.-The ' State. In compliment to Miss Tillman, Mrs. John Bollin, Jr., gave a lovely luncheon for 12 guests at the Rose mary tea room yesterday at noon. Members of Miss Tillman's ' bridal party and her intimate girl friends made up the congenial group. The table was decorated in bowls of dahlias and the score cards were handpainted in bridal bouquets. Another party given yesterday for Miss Tillman was a bridge affair at which Miss Jacquelin Cooper enter tained laslt evening at Ridgewood club, assembling about two dozen of the intimate friends of the bride elect. k The ball room, in which the tables were placed, was decorated in fall flowers and foliage, and the prozes new novels for too score and conso lation, and a dainty hand embroider ed gift for the bride's linen chset were prettily done up with tulle and pink roses. The tally cards were hand painted in brides. A tempting hof course was served after the game.-The State. Miss Mims Completes Another Work of Art. Edgefield is greatly honored to have in her midst an artist whose fame has and is extending not only over South Caroilna, but in other states. The latest portrait painted by Miss Eliza Mims is one of Mrs. An son J. Ives of Savannah, which is magnificent from every standpoint. It is an exact reproduction of the photograph from which it is taken ex cept that the portrait is life size and life-like. The more one looks at it the more charming it becomes. The satin dress of orchid color, the coloring on every part of the por trait could easily be mistaken for the original itself. The fact and figure look as if the beautiful origi nal will momentarily step out and speak in her sweet and gracious man ner. Miss Mims is to be congratulated on the success of this picture. Many have visited the home to see it and every one has come away enthusi astic over its beauty. Temperance Day4 at High School. Frances Willard or Temperance Day will be observed at our Edgefield and Addison Mills Schools on Friday, this being the day appointed by our State Legislature for that occasion. The W. C. T. U. will serve lunch to all the faculty and students of the Graded and High School on that day after the exercises are over.