Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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D. A. R. Meets With Mrs. Nicholson. Mrs. Helen Nicholson was hostess on Tuesday afternoon to the D. A. R. when a large attendance was not de terred even by the inclement weath er. The chapter was led in prayer by Mrs. T. H. Rainsford. The Regent, Mrs. Susan B. Hill, presided, and called upon the treas urer, Mrs. B. B. Jones for a report, which she gave, announcing that the ytfar books were ready and were .distributed among the members. The minutes were read by Mrs. A. A. Woodson, secretary. Mrs. Hill called upon Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, historian to continue the literary program. Mrs. Tillman ex pressed her pleasure at being pres ent and her confidence in the suc cessful regency of Mrs. Hill who is enteiing upon her work for the new year. Mis. N. G. Evans read the message to the chapter from the President General, Mrs. Minor in which she set forth very high ideals of Ameri can patriotism, especially in respect to obedience to law, and an appeal to the Daughters everywhere to strengthen the convictions of all with whom they come in contact, return ing to the faith and inherited cour age of their ancestors. Mrs. J. L. Mims was called upon to talk on Columbus Day, this being the nearest time to the date on which Columbus landed on American soil. Lovick Smith, Jr., represented Christopher Columbus in a black vel vet suit and white wig ,and had an imaginary interview with Ferdinand and Isabella, making his plea for the three ships in which to make his dis coveries .The ladies all agreed that Lovick had the Columbus spirit. Mrs. Walter Cantelou and Mrs. Leon Warren with Miss Genevieve Norris accompanying on the piano, gave a lovely violin duet, "Just A Wearyin' for You." At the close of the historical pro gram, the regent called, upon the members to plant trees as a patriotic response t to the committee on for estry, and report how many had been planted before the Conference in Spartanburg. Mrs. Woodson read the annual re port of the chapter for the year. A salad course and coffee was , served, Miss June Nicholson, the pretty young daughter of the hostess assisting. - Victrola music added greatly to the social hour. Henry Ford is Correct on Drink Question. Henry Ford found that "the effi ciency of his plant was injured by drunken men," particularly by men drinking the poisonous bootleg liq uor peddled rather freely around De troit. His mechanical processes are so highly organized that one irre sponsible workman might throw the whole factory system out of gear. Besides, Henry has moral views on the subject. So he promulgated the following order: "From now on it will cost a man his job, without any excuse or ap peal being considered, to have the odor of beer, wine or liquor on his breath, or to have any of these in toxicants on his person or in his home. "The eighteenth amendment Bjs part of the fundamental law of this country. It was meant to be enforc ed. Politics has interfered with en forcement of this law, but so far as our organization is concrned, it is going to be enforced totheletter." This is drastic action, but public comment on the whole seems to> sup port the manufacturer. Tb the ar gument that he is interfering im properly in the personal habits and rights of his employees it is answer ed that nobody is obliged to work for Mr. Fbrd, and that he has a right to lay down his rules of conduct for those who choose to accept employ ment from him. The Manufacturers' Record upholds him, and the majori ty of big employers plainly approve of his policy even when they hesi tate to adopt it themselves. Certainly this is an effective way to make prohibition prohibit. If it were followed generally it would do more tc enforce the Volstead law than all the enforcement machinery has yet been able to do. It should be evident, however, that no such policy can succeed if the em ployers themselves are known to be breaking the prohibition law. What is moral for a workman is moral for his boss, and incompetence due to booze is just as harmful to efficiency in the office as it is in the factory. Greenville News. FOR SALE. 250 bushels of Red Rust Proof Seed Oats at 80 cents per bushel. P..W. & C. A. CHEATHAM, ?Cleora, S. C. Edgefield Chapter, U. D. C. The October meeting of the Edge field chapter U. D. C., was held at the home of Mrs. Herbert Smith with the retiring president, Mrs. J. M. Wright in the chair. After the Lord's Prayer in unison minutes of the last meeting were read and reports were heard from the various officers and committees. As it was the time appointed for the election of officers, Mrs. Wright made h *r report of the two years' work accomplished by the chapter during lier encumbency. This was a very fine report and showed the in terest which this very faithful daughte:: had manifested in her work, even though she lived so far in the country. The chapter gave her a rising vote of thanks for her un selfish service. The election resulted in the following officers for the com ing year: President, Mrs. P. M. Feltham; vice-president, Mrs. Lovick Mims; recordinjr secretary, Mrs. John G. Edwards; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lesilie Kernaghan; recorder of crosses, Mrs. Allen Samuel; treasur er, Mrs. Wallace Tompkins; histo rian No.; 2, Mrs. Helen S. Nicholson; registrar, Mrs. P. P. Bialock, Jr. Mrs. Nicholson presided over the historical session, giving extracts from the "Women of the South in War Time," by Matthew Page An drews and a sketch of Mrs. Sue M. Abney for whom the chapter named their poetry prize was read. This con cluded a most entertaining and in teresting session of the chapter, there being about twenty-five women present. Mrs. Smith, assisted by Miss Charlton Dozier served delicious chocolate ice cream and caramel cake. The report of the historian showed a great amount of work accomplish ed during the year in the way of sending in, historical papers to the State historian, presentation of books, and papers, and prizes offer ed. For the coming cenvehtion year 1 the chapter is offering two prizes, : one a poetry prize to any South Car olina Daughter, and one a medal to the girl or boy in our High School 1 sending in the best paper on South- 1 ern History. The following women 1 were elected delegates from the ' chapter to the Birmingham Conven tion, Mrs. Helen S. Nicholson, Mrs. Lovick Mims and Mrs. A. A. Wood son. Eureka News. Mrs. Price Timmerman started 1 teaching at Pine Grove school Mon- i day. She is principal and is assisted 1 by Miss Nellie Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clarke and 1 family of the Long Branch section dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. John- ! son Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Price Timmerman, Mr. Frank Timmerman and Miss i Sue Timmerman motored to Aiken Saturday. Mr. George Rhoden and Mr. Jesse Jackson made a business trip to Sat- ( luda one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lewis and i Mrs. Annie Lewis visited relatives ' near here Sunday. 1 Mr. Mahlon Jackson who lives near here had the misfortune to lose his barn and cotton house by fire . Wednesday night. It is unknown how the fire started. We are glad to hear that Miss Olive McGee who has been in the 1 Margaret Wright hospital has been removed to Graniteville to her sis ter's home. The latest news reported her doing fine. Mr. Clarence Williams is spending a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams. Hs is on his. way to North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Moyer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Yonce. Misses Cleo and Maude Rhoden, took tea with Miss Sue Timmerman Sunday night. Mr. Paul Seigler made a business trip to Augusta one day last week. Mrs. E. J. Jackson and family visited her parents recently. Mr. Jesse Moyer and Miss Leola Moyer went; to Johnston last Monday. Card of'Thanks. ? We wish to express our sincere thanks to those who were so kind, to us in our home during the lingering illness of our beloved mother". Mr. and Mrs. A. C. JAY. SEED OATS AND WHEAT. We want the farmers to know that we can supply them with seed oats, seed rye ami wheat. Let us have your orders. Wi; also carry a complete stock of Heavy and Fancy Groceries. We can make you very close prices. Come in to see us. J. D. KEMP & CO. -jr Report of Work of D. A. R. for Year Ending June 1922. In looking over the Year Book I find that there has been special observance of all special days, except the Fourth of July. Delightful programs were rendered on Washington's birthday, Flag Day and Carolina Day. The historical work, under the able charge of Mrs. M. N. Tillman, has been of a high order. The following books have been review ed: "The Strawberry Hankerchief, " "The Last of the Mohicans," "A Vir ginia Cavalier," "HeartsCourageous," "Cardigan" and "The Partisan" and "Ramona." Each of these, of course, relates to Colonial and Revolutionary days. In addition to these reviews there have been old songs, rare poems and original historical sketches. The chapter, through the chairman of the Soliciting Committee, Mrs. Su san B. Hill, sent a collection of twenty nine books to Tomaasee, our mountain school, and gave $20.00 as our quota for the up-keep of the school in which our chapter has several founderships. A number of world-war records were sent to Miss Salley. The Georgetown school was given ten dollars and one dollar was sent Miss Zena Payne for books for the Con tinental Hall library. A contribution was sent in for the memorial at Bal leau wood. Messages have been sent to those of our number who were ill and floral offerings made to our dead. Mrs. Susan B. Hill, as chairman of the Research committee, has been tire less in her efforts to secure old wills and courthouse records. A number, of old relics have been located. AGATHA A. WOODSON, Recording Secretary. Report of Grand Jury. To His Honor Judge W. H. Townsend, Presiding Judge, Edgefield. S. C. : We, the Grand Jury, have passed on all bills handed us by the Solicitor and returned same to the court. Through our committees we have in vestigated the county offices and such other public places and works as we felt it our duty to do. find the books of the County Treasurer well kept, and he has vouch ers to show for all expenditures. We recommend that he endeavor to ascer tain the amount of outstanding railroad bonds which the various townships in the county must pay, and that a sepa rate account be kept of these and other county bonds. The Auditor's books are neatly kept, as are those of the Clerk of Court and ludge of Probate. The Sheriff is burdened with a very heavy list of executions, and at the time of the committee's checking more than $70,000 of unpaid taxes were due. While this amount has been reduced somewhat, undoubtedly there will be EL very large amount of the taxes un paid at the beginning of the new year, [t is problematical how much of this money he will be able to collect. The Superintendent of Education has his office in good shape. The Supervisor's office is being kept n a more satisfactory way. The county poor house farm and chain gang we have examined. There are eleven inmates at the poor house six white and five colored. They are well cared for; the rooms and beds are clean and sanitary. The stock, three mules and a horse, are in good condi tion, as are' the cattle and hogs. They have ten hogs to kill, and the steward has fifty-five acres in corn, three acres in potatoes and other feed for the stock. At the chain gang we found thirteen mules, five wagons, one scrape. There are seventeen convicts, and they are well cared for, having good clothes and food. We recommend that the Supervisor shall permit a trusty prisoner to clean up, and require him to keep clean the courthouse and public yards around it. While the county is facing a serious financial crisis, we urge all good citi zens to go about the payment of taxes as promptly as possible, and we partic ularly urge those who have money to make early payment of this year's taxes, so that the schools may be kept open. We urge our legislative delegation to continue their efforts to have the automobile and gasoline fund collected from Edgefield tax payers, used on the roads in Edgefield county. Stated briefly, Edgefield county has $120,000 bonded indebtedness. There is a note we owe the Sinking Fund Com mission which has been reduced to $5,800. We borrow annually enough money to run the affairs of the county, and the Supervisor has practiced close economy in handling this money and in taking care of interest charges. There is, however, due Eyer & Co. $10,000, and the Treasurer will have only $8,000 to pay on this January 1st, so owing to failure to collect taxes we face a de ficit of $2,000, current expenses. We desire to express to your Honor, to the Solicitor and the county officers our appreciation for the courtesies ex tended us. Respectfully, B. R. TILLMAN, Foreman. The Way He Should Go. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, 1: will not depart fi?om it." This is the advice of the old Biblical proverb It applies just as much to health habits as it does to the child's be haviour along other lines. The New York health department has issued a bulletin giving simpl instructions to children on the best way to avoid contracting the conta gious diseases common to childhood Here are some of the rules: "Keep away from children who are suffering from severe colds, com plain of sore throats and say they don't feel well. Without being un kind, you need not play with them or exchange candy or gum, or fruit of any kind. "Do not borrow or lend pencils at any time; and never put your own pencil in your mouth. "Do not visit with playmates who are not well; they may be coming down with diphtheria, scarlet ferev or measles; and as a rule the early stages are the most dangerous. "Do not go into any house where there is a warning sign pasted on the outside. The only safe way is not to expose yourself knowingly. Take no chances." The cilde who is trained to follow these rules will have a basis for avoiding contagions all of his life He will elaborate the instructions as his knowledge increases, but the main thing is that he will have form ed the habit of health preservation through sensible precautions in his childhood, and "when he is old he will not depart from it." His knowl edge in turn will become a legacy to his children and his children's chil dren-Sumter Item. Grain Drill Best for Sowing Oats and Rye. Plowing or harrowing in oats and rye were pretty good methods as long as a better one was not avail able. There, is a better method. A. P. Spencer, vice-director of agricultural extension in Florida, mentions some of the advantages of the grain drill for seeding oats and rye: The drill insures uniform depth of planting. The seed will have an equal chance and none will be too deeply or "loo thinly covered. The drill will give uniform distribution and apply the proper amount of seed. The land must be well prepar ed fer the Grill and consequently a better seedbed for the grain will be provided. When the seed are plowed in some are not covered and they fail to sprout for lack of moisture. Others are covered too deeply and fail to get up until it is too late. Professor Spencer suggests that when the soil is light should be rolled after the seed have been drill ed in. Then after rolling it should be harrowed to give the soil a moisture retaining surface.-Progressive Far mer. LABOR FORCES IN WASHING TON FOR PROHIBITION At the recent meeting of the state Federation of Labor, held in Bre merton, Washington, a resolution was introduced by the Seattle union, according to press reports, favoring, the amendment of the Vol stead Act to permit the manufac ture and sale of light wines and beer. The convention, however, realizing that the sentiment of the state is overwhelmingly for the maintenance and enforcement of prohibition, re ferred the resolution back to the Se attle union with the suggestion that a referendum on moral issues could best be carried out by the individual union concerned. J In commenting on the resolutions, ?the Spokane Spokesman-Review has the following to say: "A referendum on this question by the labor unions would open the eyes of Mr. Gompers and the execu tive council particularly if the wives, sisters and daughters of the members of organized labor were al lowed to take part in it. A referen dum on that question in Spokane, for instance, would show that a very large majority of the voters are res olutely in favor of strict prohibition, enforcement of the Volstead Act and maintenance of the Constitu tion." FOR SALE: 100,000 Charleston Wakefield cabbage plants grown from certified seed. Prices: 1,000 @ $1.50; 5,000 @ ?1.25 per thousand; 10,000 @ $1.00 per thousand. G. W. M. TAYLOR. FOR SALE: One nice three-quar ter Jersey cow, with young calf; price $40.00. J. L. MILLER, Colliers, S. C. 10-ll-2t. A million men have turned to One Eleven Cigarettes -a firm verdict for superior quality. cigarettes "One^Elcven 15-10? y- " "."* Bible Thoughts for This Week Sunday. THE RESURRECTION: - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrec tion and the life: he that belleveth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live ; and whosoever liveth and belleveth in me shall never die. -John ll : 25. Monday. DEATH OR LUTE :-To be car nally minded ls death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. -Romans 8: 6. t Tuesday. JOY FOR WEEPING :-His anger endureth but a moment: in his favour is life : weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh In the morning.-Psalm 30: 5. Wednesday. GIVE GOD THE BEST :-Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of ali thine Increase.-Proverbs 3: 9. Thursday. HAVE ALL GOOD :-The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.-Psalm 34: 10. Friday. AN UNLIMITED SUPPLY:-If ye abide in me, and my words abide In you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15: 7. .Saturday. THY KEEPER:-The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade I upon thy right hand-Psalm 121:5. .? T "Q A T7|7 about 20 per Y *r* cent on your toll char ges during the day by using the station to station service. o A x rr? about 50 per DI\ V ?J cent at njght between 8:30 p. m. and midnight by using the sta? tion to station service. CA VU about 75 per Oi\ V Ht cent by usiag station to station service be tween midnight and 4:30 a. m. Ask Long Distance for R Other Rates FOR RENT: Three desirable rooms in residence near high school, elec tric lights, windows screened, privi leges of bath room. Apply to j. L. urns. LISTEN! Among the things that this day brings Will come to you a call, Which unless you are listening, You may not hear at all; Lest it be .very soft and low, Whatever you do wherever you go, Be listening. It may be that a little child Whom you shall meet today Is dropping tears of baby grief That you can wipe away. 0, if the call should come to you So sweet a service thus to do, Be listening. It may be but to clasp a hand, Where such a clasp is needed; It may be you can warn a soul, .Where- council goes unheeded; 0, lest to-day this call should come, Awake,, asleep, abroad, at home, Be listening. It may be -hardest task of all To stand from out God's way While others rightly do the work Wherein you failed to-day;* But if the call should e'en be this, Think only that the call is His, Be listening. Then whatever the call may be, To service small or great, To cross the seas and speak God'3 love, To smile to rule a State When God shall come and say to you, Here is the thing that you must do, Be listening. -B. H. M. in Sunday School Times. POLICE FIGURES SHOW MARK ED PROGRESS FOR PRO HIBITION IN BOSTON Arrests for drunkenness in Bos ton, according to a statement recent ly made by Captain Charles T. Rear don of the Boston police depart ment's vice squad, have decreased 55 per cent in the two dry years, 19 20-21, as against the six wet years, 1912 to 1918. Co-operation between state and Federal officers, a growing sentiment favorable to prohibition, and realization on the part of the liquor dealers that theirs is a losing fight, are bringing about the improv ed conditions, which are not con fined to Boston alone but embrace the state. FOR SALE: .250 bushels of Re.d Rust Proof Seed Oats at 80 cents per bushel. P. W. & C. A. CHEATHAM, Cleora, S. C. TACKLE, SAFES AND VAULT DOORS HEMSTREET ALEXANDER 617 Broad St FIRST-CLASS REPAIRING Telephone 679 Augusta, Ga.