Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Establero 1?35. J. L. MIMS._Editor. <_? 11 Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 .per year in advance. . Entered as second class matter at die postoffice at Edgefield S. C. No cummunications will be pub lished unless accompanied by the writer's name. Card of Thanks, Obituaries, Res olutions ano? Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, May 4. A singular paradox is that hy a square meal we mean a well-rounded meal. m. * * ? ? The outlook for Cupid's June har vest of brides is not so promising at this writing. * * $ * If these cold mornings are as dam aging to the weevils as to the cotton, it will be all right. m * * m Even the best financiers are fail-, lng to make tongue and buckle meet * -these post bellum days. * * * ? Even the man who had a snug sum laid aside for a "rainy day" can't ge't Iiis hands on it. ? * * ? If this freezing weather in May does not stimulate the price of cot ton to higher levels, it's almost a for lorn hope. ? * * a Even if corn did sell as low as 28 cents per bushel on some Western ff.rms, it can be made cheaper here than the cost of shipping it in. ? * .? * There is no estimating the value that Gypsy Smith has been to Augus ta. Frequently the intangible things that can not be expressed in dollars and cents are the most'valuable. * * * . The farmer in Edgefield county who has to buy corn next year, un less overtaken by some unusual "dis aster, should be "black balled" by his fellow farmers and ousted from their ranks. ..*.?. "How unfortunate it was that the -county bond money could not be dis bursed before the tardy tax payers liad to pay up on the 1st of May! . But nobody is to blame. We'll all need it just as bad for something else when we do get our eager hands on . it. *, * * * Telephone Company vs. The People. The recent action of the railroad commission in permitting an increase in telephone rates has met with a storm of disapproval from every part of the State. The people are rising as it were en masse against the in crease, and it's probable that the pres ? sure will result in some modification 'of the rates, or in a reversal of their position by the railroad commission. It is very probable that the telephone company has been a heavy loser for ? ;-some time just as other enterprises > have been heavy losers, but if it could weather the storm during the period 1 of high prices, the people are of the ; opinion that with a decline in the cost , of construction and operating ex- 1 penses 'an increase in rates should j not now be necessary. It is quite probable too, that at one time the ] company should have been permitted | to increase its rates, just as transpor- ] tation rates and the price of every- i thing else was increased, but we are of the opinion that the company wait ed too long to press tis claims for an increase. With everything else tumb ling to pre-war prices, almost over- . night, it. will be difficult tc* convince a well nigh bankrupt public that an . increase in telephone rates is justi fiable at this time. ] Marriage of Mr. Leland Long . Miller and Miss Emma Bettis j , Bouknight. The weddin? of Mr. Leland Long ' "Miller and Miss Emma Bettis Bouk- ! night on last Thursday afternoon, 3 April 28, called most vividly the gold- 1 en age of ante-bellum days. Mulberry Hill Plantation, an'ces tra! home of the Bouknights, on the far famed Ridge that is the garden spot of Edgefield county, is such an estate as was typical of the old South. The spacious Colonial house is shaded by a grove of mulberry trees that rival the red woods of Yosemite Valley. The whole lower floor was en suite for the occasion, and a veritable bow er of pink and white blossoms. Masses of pink laurel and South ern smilax entwined the balustrade of '.he long staircase and festooned tl loor ways and portraits. Vases i clustering Dorothy Perkins roses ai ?weet peas showed above the bank* aurel on tables and mantels. Miss Maude Bettis, in a love flesh taffeta frock, sang "Mavou aeen, immediately preceding the ce emcny, accompanied by the orchest: who had beautifully rendered a soi ful program. ' To the brilliant notes of Mendel sohn's Wedding March the bridal pa ty came down the stairway/ Fir four lovely little girls, Mary Non Wicker, Franc?s Miller, Myra Wi and Elizabeth Vann, in frilled whi organdy dresses, followed by Mi Mary Miller of Richmond and Mi Susan Elizabeth Mathis in embroi ered nets over satin with pink sas es, carrying white ribbons with whii thev formed an aisle. Next came the bridesmaids, Mi Mary Sweaney of Chattanooga, ar Miss Katheine Mims, followed by A: gus McCauly of Chester and Georj Norris of Columbia. The third bride maid, Miss Laura Clark of Scotlar Neck, N. C., came in alone, then tl other three ushers, Joe Bouknigh William Bettis and B. R. Tillma] Th,e bridesmaids wore charming cre? tions of flesh taffeta, showing toucl es of jade taffeta which lined the e: fective panels and sashes. Transpa: ent pink picture hats and showe bouquets of sweet peas completed th dainty toilette. Mrs. C. E. Graham of Scrantoi Mrs. P. B. Day, Jr., and Mrs. W. I Ouzts, the three charming dames, er tered together, their exquisite whit gowns blending with the pretty pin and white color scheme. Miss Dolly Bettis, maid of honoi was a picture in her pink taffet frock worn with becoming matchin, hat, her arms full of pink sweet pea: Master Hugh Miller of Richmond and Mary Tony Boatwright enterei together bearing the two white satii and lace pillows, on which the brid and groom were to kneel. Two-flowe like little girls, Annie Day and Eliza beth Walker, in adorable pink cus turnes strewed the bridal path wit) rose petals. The bride was a picture of lovel: womanhood in her wonderful gown fashioned of imported brocaded chif fon velvet combined with lustrou: charmeuse. Falling over the loni court train, which fell from th< shoulders and was so becoming tc thc queenly bride, was a'filmy poinl d'Aiglon lace veil, caught in cap ef fect to the head by a wreath ol orange blossoms. A necklace of pearls, an heirloon inherited from her mother, the beau tiful and beloved Emma Bettis, and a platinum bar pin of pearls, the gift of the groom were the only jewels worn with this lovely costume, which was completed with the bouquet of Bride's roses showered with white sweet peas. She entered with her brother, Bettis Bouknight, and was met at the altar by the groom, who came in with William Bouknight. The bridal party made a lovely pic ture as they were grouped around the improvised altar in the. drawing room, a peristyle altar on whose columns numerous cathedral candles'?glowed and cast a mellow glow over the wonderful old oil paintings that seem ed to look down on the beautiful scene with loving eyes. Pink roses and waxy lillies softened the many columns and artistic wall baskets were suspended against the hangings. of the long French win dows, sprays of the laurel being used throughout the room to crown man tel, doors, windows and furniture. In this artistic setting, surrounded by relatives and loved ones, Dr. Sraves Knight, with the impressive Episcopal ritual pronounced the holy /ows that united the two lives. Softly the orchestra played a ten der tune as the sacred ceremony was performed, and out of doors innum erable birds warbled to the accom paniment their inimitable love song. The bride and groom were assisted n receiving their guests by the bridal party and Misses Mary and Louisa Poppenheim,' of Charleston, the rroom's parents from Richmond, Va., ind Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller of Richmond. " In the dining room the bride's ta ble was arranged across the hand some old dining room, whose elabo rate hand carved mahogany furniture carried out the beautiful taste shown throughout the colonial home. Quan tities of lillies added a lovely touch to the room and white sweet peas in a silver basket centered the table un der which, reflecting their beauty and that of the_ artistic arrangement of which flower satin ribbon and green maline used to outline the chan delier, was an oval mirror. As the bridal party and immediate relatives were being served in the dining room, a number of charming impromptu toasts were made. Mr. Hugh Miller giving the cue in his eloquent toast to the flowers that were transplanted in Virginia soil "rom South Carolina, referring to the rracious bride and Mrs. Hugh Mil ler, who was Miss Christie Poppen heim of Charleston. The groom's response was most gracefully given. Miss Mary Poppenheim, whose brilliant flow of language has greatly .listinguished her in the many promi nent positions she has graced, pro posed a toast to the flowers from oth er states, which added so to this fes tive scene, Miss Mary Swoaney of Chattanooga, wittily responding. Other toasts, all using the appro priate simile of the flower, were giv en by the assemblage among whom were many widely known for bril liant attainments. On little tables scattered about on the wide lawn the great throng of guests were served refreshments in two sumptuous courses, their happy voices vying with the orchestra's notes. Beyond the shaded lawn an old fashioned flower garden carried out in a perfect riot of blossoms the scheme which so beautified indoors. At one end of the veranda which almost encircled the house, shaded by a giant mulberry, was the punch bowl, where a beyy of attractively gowned girls served delicious fruit nectar. The pretty evening gowns, of those who assisted with the entertain ing added to the very brilliant scene. Up stairs in the wide hall a mag nificent array of silver, glass, china, and bric-a-brac bespoke the loving thoughts that follow the young couple into their new life. Among the gifts of special interest was a silver tray, a legacy from the bride's maternal grandmother, who left in her will cer tain money with which her* bevy of attractive granddaughters should pur chase beautiful silver trays as their wedding gifts. Thc groom's parents gave the bride a miniature done by a splendid artist of the groom taken in the uniform of the Richmond Blues, he having served over seas as lieutenant in this far famed command. The complete chest, of silver was the gift of the bride's brothers. Mrs. Miller, as Miss Emma Bouk night, has been popular and genuine ly admired, ndt only in her native county and state, but the many other states in which she is known. After graduating at St. Mary's, she travel ed extensively, recently returning from a delightful trip abroad where most of her trousseau was purchased. She has lived at Mulberry Hill Plan tation with her three brothers, Wil liam, Bettis and J. H. Bouknight, who like their father, the late J. H. Bouk-, night, are prominent planters/ With perfect ease and rare graciousness of manners did this young girl preside over the- old mansion far famed for genial hospitality. Mr. Miller, after returning from his overseas service, commenced to prac tice law in Richmond, he having grad uated in law at the University of Vir ginia after graduating from the University of North Carolina. Mr. Miller is a grandson of Gov. Wm. R. Miller of Arkansas. Guests from other states mingled with South Carolinians, making the afternoon one of the notable events in the history of a county whose an nals are filled with interesting gath erings. ?? Edgefield county reluctantly gives up her flowers of such rare beauty and culture to enhance the charm of Virginia, but the good wishes of everyone who knows Mrs. Miller go with her into her adopted state. Among those who attended the wedding from Edgefield were Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman, Misses Eliza beth and June Rainsford, who as sisted in receiving on this brilliant occasion. C. H.-F. Practically No Fertilizer Move ment. Several weeks ago, just for a short time, fertilizer movement seemed to assume almost last year's proportion. Dozens of wagons could be seen every day on the public square load ed with guano of one kind or another. However, this spurt of activity last-] ed only a short time. Not a fertilizer wagon has been seen for the past week or two. Farmers, with but few exceptions, have not the money now to purchase fertilizers in the old time way, and. do not expect to have it this fall. Therefore, they are acting wise ly in touching it lightly. Notice. As the Federal Land'Bank will re sume the making of loans to farmers, I will receive and file applications for loans for farmers. S. McG. SIMKINS. FOR SALE: Potato plants, Porto Rico, Nancy Hall, Early Triumph, potato plar.?s $L"?0 per 1,000. Great er Baltimore tomato plants $1.50 per 1,000. Large orders prompt shipment. .DORIS PLANT CO., Valdosta, Ga. 4-27-4tpd. ga WHERE you can get an evening and street wear dress at a saving, to your pocket book. Each garment is tagged with a special reduced price, and each price is a loss to the store. Our loss is your gain. We have them in SATINS, TAFFETAS, TRICOLETTS AND VOILES lt} See our special bargain in Kilbourne 32 inch Ginghams. This ginghams form erly sold for 60c-can get them now for THE YARD Only .a small quantity left, and it will soon go at this price One-Half Price is Still in Force on all Shirt Waists and they are moving fast. But say! SEE OUR TUB'SKIRTS. Special re- f? duced price on each skirt, and they are selling right along. Don't forget that we can save you money on your cloth goods purchase. TRY US. QUALITY GOODS COUNT The Corner Store Why suffer from nerv ousness, insomnia, hy steria, nervous dyspep sia, nervous prostration or any ailment due to a disordered condition of the'nerves? DR.MHES NERVINE will give you prompt and lasting relief. It produces refreshing sleep, builds up the shat tered nerves and pro motes a normal distri bution of nerve force. Your Druggist Sells It, Ask Him. J. S. BYRD Dental Surgeon Office Over Store of Quarles & Timmerman Office Phone No. 3 Residence Phone 87 ? Eyes scientifically ea:amined and glasses properly fitted. GEO. F. MIMS, Optometrist-Optician, Edgefield, S. C. 0ff.li.WS NEW ?J ?SCQVEft? Surely Stoo Tbci Couok Just Received Another shipment of those SIX-DOLLAR GEORGETTE WAISTS These to go at the no same price . . . <V?L.VO FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ?J? P??j5 LEADING STORE Trenton, Ss C. Phone No. S THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. Capital and Surplus Profits - - - $190,000.00 Total Resources Over.$800,000.00 SAFETY AND SERVICE IS WHAT WE OFFER TO THE PUBLIC Open vonr account with us for the year 1920. Invest your savings in one of our Interest Bearing Certificates of Deposit. , Lock boxes for rent in which to keep your valuable pa pers, etc. All business matters referred to us pleasantly and carefully handled. We Solicit Your Business. Clothes Reels for Hanging Out Clothes Are you so situated that you have a small yard and it is a problem to hang out the clothes? Solve it by getting a Little Giant Clothes Reel which needs only a space of fifteen feet, low position 4 feet from ground, high 9 feet. Send for circular. Columbia. Supply Company 823 West Gervais Street Columbia, S. C.