Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

r 1 — *Ju»! Llk* a Mam bar of (haJFamlly M Volume XXXIX BARNWELL, S. C» NOVEMBER 18, 1918 SEPH ALLEN TOBIN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY Body Laid to Root Saturday Moraine in Baptiot Churchyard. After a lingering illness of several months, Joseph Allen Tobin died at his home here at an early hour Friday morning. While his death was not unexpected, it came as a great shock and caused sorrow in the homes of the people among whom he had lived for so many years. Mr. Tobin made a brave fight against the Grim Reaper, but in spite of all that the skill of physi cians and the tender nursing of loving hands could do, the messenger of Deattr<entered the home and bore the spirit of the devoted husband, loving father and true friends to its eternal reward. His body waslatd to rest with Pythian honors Saturday morning in the Barnwell Baptist Churchyard, the Rev. W. L. Hayes conducting the funer al services in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and sympathetic friends. Mr. Tobin was born November 28, 1852, being nearly 63 years of age at the time of his death. In 1879 he mar ried Miss Laura Cassels, of Chester County. Four children were born to / them, two of whom, Mrs. A. P. Cor- jmrtfll, of Spartanburg, and L. P. Tobin, ^ Greer, together with his wife and l^Ane brother. L. C. Tobin, of Karnes ^City. Texas, survive him. For many years Mr. Tobin engaged in the drug and mercantile business in Barnwell and was regarded as a very substantial business man. He was a man of kindly disposition and won a large circle of friends, who grieve over fils loss to his family and the commu nity. Peace to his ashes. ULMER NEWS. Protracted at Mooting Grant Cyproan.— Horvostinf Nearly Fiai Jted. Ulmer, R. F. D., Nov. 10—Mr. and Mrs. E. G. 'Cone and family spent Sun day in Brunson with Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowers. It was the celebration of the birthday of their only son, William. Misses Mary and Verdie Hendrix, of Miley, spent the week-etd with Misses Edna and Blanche Cone. The protracted meeting at Ulmer was a great suceeaa, 31 being added to the church membership Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Young, of Fair fax, visited Ben Brabham and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Thomas and Mrs. Ray Brant motored over to see their parents, M-. and Mrs. Henry Deer, Sunday. The many friends of W. H. Loadholt will learn with regret of his illness. It is hoped he will soon be out again. Wedding bells will ring near here during the holiday season. Willie Cone and Jay Loadholt motor ed over to Miley’s Sunday. Mrs. L. W. Shaw, Edna Cone and brother motored to Allendale last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cone visited Brunson last Thursday. The farmers have about finished resting their crops and are getting sdy to grind cane. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Priester was buried at Hickory Grove Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Cone and little son, Woodward, visited W, F. Cone and family Sunday. ^ Mrs. 0. F. Loadholt and daughter, Otto Lee, spent Saturday with*her pa rents. ' Mrs. Molair Entertains. Mrs. C. F. Molair entained a number of her friends very charmingly at bridge on Monday afternoon at the Molair House. The hall and parlor were attractively decorated with chrysanthemums and roses. The guests were met *t the door by Mrs. Molair and punch was served by Mrs. F. W. Falkenstein. Mrs. R. A. #eason made the highest score and was presented with a beauti BEAUTIFUL WEDDING AT HATTIEVILLE LAST WEEK ZEIGLER—ANDERSON. fuT serving tray. Mrs. B.-P. Uavies cut the consolation prize, a crocheted towel. After the game, a delightful salad course had hot chocolate were served. a Those enjoying Mrs. Molair’s hospital ity were: Mesdames Charlie Brown, P. J. Drew, S. B. Moseley, E. L. Patter son, W. M. Andrews, R. S. 1 Dicks, G. M. Greene, C. A. Best, H. D. Calhoun, L. M. Calhoun, B. P. Davies, J. 0. Pat terson, Jr., R. A. Deason, R. W. Riley, ' B. B. Easterling, J. G. Moody, Jr., W. H. Dunpan, Nellie Cave, R. C. Kirkland, . C. Holman, F. W. Falkenstein, W. I. ^ ^Vohns, J. A. Willis,, J. W. Patterson ^^.wd B. L. Easterling. A cordial invitation is extended ev ery one of The People’s subscribers who attends the fpir this week' to call at this office tad renew their auiwcnp- MIm Ermine Brabham and James S. Me- llwaine Wedding Wednesday. Hattieville, November 13.—Never has there been a more beautiful wed ding in Hattieville than that of Miss Ermine Dupont Brabham to Mr. James Spencer Mcllwaiqe, which occurred here on Wednesday, the 10th inst. The church looked like a fairyland. The windows and doors were decorat ed in bamboo. Behind the chancel rail was a screen of white, covered with bamboo and in this bed of green were dozens of white and yellow chrysan- t hemums. On either side of this Screen were two tall white posts, on the top of each were twelve white candles. Across the top of the screen and around the chancel rail were many more candles shedding their soft glow over the lovely scene. Miss Elise Spencer, of Clinton, and Miss Myrtice Brabham came uu one aisle and Miss Annie Erwin McFeit, of Columbia, and Miss May Brabham came up the other, all wearing white organdy and lace dresses, with touches of yellow and yellow girdles. They carried great armfuls of giant yellow chrysanthemums. Next came the groomsmen Mr. Barney Owens, of Dunbarton, with Mr. Mick Cassels, of Ellenton, Mr. Lee Brown and Mr. H. H. Meyer of Meyers Mill. Miss Calene Broome, of Augusta, wearing yellow crepe de chine, veiled in yellow net. She carried yellow chrysanthemums. She entered alone and was the center of the semi-circle which the bridal party made. Mrs. John Cater entered next, wearing her wedding gown of white crepe de chine, veiled in tulle and embroidered in seed pearls. She carried white roses. The bride entered with her father and was met at the chancel by the groon and his best man, Mr. John Cater, of Dunbarton. The bride, who is a queenly-looking brunette, nevyr ap peared more beautiful than in her wed ding gown of white satin, with over dress of tulle, bound in silver, which hung loose from the shoulders. Her court train was of tulle bound in sateen and heavily embroidered. Her veil was caught to her hair with orange bios- spins, and was worn off the face. Her flowers were a shower bouquet of roses and valley lilies. Little Miss Elizabeth Otis was trainbearer. Mrs. Mcllwain is second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Idis Brabham, and is a young woman of rare personal charm. She is a talented musician, having graduated in piano and voice. Mr. Mcllwain is a Virginian by birth, has made his home in Hattieville for the past year. He is a prosperous young business man and numbers his friends by the score. The many handsome and beautiful gifts testify to the popularity of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Brabham gave a handsome chest of silver. After the ceremony the bridal party and a number of friends were enter tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Idis Brabham. The large porches were enclosed with canvas. All the rooms and porches were artistically decorated in bamboo and white chrys anthemums. The bride’s table was decorated in tulle, smilax and chrysanthemums. The place cards were dear little cupids dressed as brides. The bride’s cake was beautifully decorated, and a cupid shooting gold en arrows stood in the center. Miss Elise Spencer cut the ring, Miss Cal ene Broome, the thimble and Mr. Mike Cassels the wishbone. At a late hour the bride changed her dress for a stylish and becoming suit of bottle green broadcloth, trimmed in black fur, with hat, shoes and gloves to correspond. The couple left for a wedding trip to Washidgton, D. C., Richmond, Va., and other Virginia points. Among the handsomely-gowned wo- men at the reception were Mrs. Idis Former Barnwell County Man Wed. Young Lady in Orangeburg. Williston, Nov^ 15.—Cordial interest will be Yelt by many friends in the marriage of Mr. Harry P. Anderson of Columbia and Miss Julia Zeigler last Wednesday evening at 6:30 o’clock in Orangeburg; S t < C., at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George Vastine Zeigler. The two parlors of the palatial home were thrown into one and transformed into a bower of green and white. The large bow was banked with palms and ferns and white chry santhemums. Countless candles shed their mellow radiance over the im provised altar before which the im pressive ceremony of the Presbyterian church was performed by Rev. John M cLees. Miss Rosaltha Zeigler a cous in of the bride sang “Constancy.” When the strains of Lohengrin by the Orangeburg orchestra were heard, the bridal party advanced to the al tar in the following order: First, dame of honor, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, sister of the bride, lovely in an exquisite Greek costume of soft, shimmering silk, carrying a large bouquet of giant white chrysanthemums. Then Mrs. Eugene Chandler, second dame of hon or, stately and handsome in an ele gant gown of white satin, carrying white chrysanthemums. Miss Pauline Zeigler, sister of the bride, maid of honor, in white, with an armful of pink Killarney rotes. Next the groom and his best man, Mr. Carrok Simms Anderson, his brother. Then came the bride and her father. She was a ra diant vision of loveliness and never looked se beautiful as in her wedding gown, which was of white crepe me teor and Georgette crepe. The train fell gracefully from the shoulders and the biidal veil was made with cap ef fect caught up with orange blossoms. Her flowers were a shower bouquet of white Killarney roses and valley lilies. After the reception delicious re freshments were served to more than two hundred guests. The bride's go ing-sway gown was of midnight blue broadcloth with acceaaorries to match. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left over the Southern at 8 JO for Columbia, where they will make their home. The popu larity of the young couple area attest ed by the number of beeutiful and valuable presents, checks, silver, cut glass, china and objects of art. IN HONOR OF MISS BRABHAM. Mr*. C. G. Meyer Entertained at Meyer’s, Mill with Linen Shower. Meyer’s Mill, Nov. 13.—Mrs. Charles Curran Meyer entertained most elabo rately at her home at Meyer’s Mill, with S linen shower in compliment to Miss Engine Dupont Brabham, a«bride this week. Receiving with Mrs. Meyer were Miss Brabham, Mrs. Idis Brabham, Mrs. A. F. Oils of Augusta, 0*>i Mrs. P. C. Boyd of Wanesboro, Ga., Mrs. C. M. Turner of Ellenton, Mrs. J. B. Kirk land and Mrs. H. E. Johnson of Mey er’s Mill. On the the arrival of the guests Miss Susie Dunbar received them and conducted them to the registrar’s desk which was presided over by Miss Elsie Spencer; from their there were invited into the spacious dining room where" delicious nettar was served from the bay window by Misses Edna Eve West brook of Beech Island and Annie Irvin McFeat of Columbia. The parlors were most effectively decorated with southern smilax, ferns anlLt profusion of cut flowers. The color scheme was red and yellow. Masses of glorious red and yellow crysanthemums w^re used giving the vivid colors needed and producing on the whole a most distinctive autumn effect. / - Candles gleamed from every avail able space adding to the beauty of the scene. A very interesting feature of the oc casion was a post office at which the guests dropped in a note to the bride and each received a blank card on which they were asked to give your reasons they were asked to give your reasons why they had or had not mar ried. These were read to the crowd by Mrs. W B Turner. After which the bride gave her reasons for marrying and received from the post mistress, Mias Myrtia Brabham, a large parcel poet package containing quite a selec tion of handsome linen Toward the close of the evening a delicious salad course was served Brabham, in black satin, with over dress of chiffon, embroidered in jet; the girdle and long sleeves were of tulle. Mrs. F.G. Dunbar, leaf green satin, veiled in chiffon, with touches of fur and silk lace. Mrs. Kirkland, yellow crepe de chine. Miss Susie Dunbar, pink taffeta. Miss Edna Westbrook, of Augusta, blue chiffon and pearls. Mrs. C. C. Meyer, gray satin and fur. Mrs. F urse, black chiffon and lace. Mrs. Otis, white net and pink. Mrs. Cassels, black crepe de chine. There were many others. Just at five o'clock at ths First Pres- j bytenanchurch Wednesday afternoon! Mias Mary Lillian Fountain became the bride of Mr. Lonnie Gordon Richard son. There was a large crowd of friends present to witness the cere mony, which was impresatrely per formed by Dr. W. McC. White, pastor of the church, the ring ceremony being used. The soft glow of the lights, the beau tifully arranged bank of palms extend ing acron the organ loft with masses of pink blossoms, chrysanthemums and carnations on the pulpit platform, made a beautiful scene for the 1 ex change of the wedding vows. Prof. Brawley of Peace Institute at the organ rendered the wedding music, tha march from Tannauser being used as the pro cessional. The ushers were Messrs. J. C. Di- brell and W. B. Barrow, Jr., of Raleigh; C. A. Saunders, of Richond, and W. R. Willis, of Whitakers. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. W. D. Richardson of Barnwell, S. C., as best man. Miss Elizabeth Fountain, the bride’s sister, was her only attendant. She preceded her to the altar. She was gowned in a crepe dress of French blue trimmed in gold lace and wore a black hat and carried pink chrysanthemums The bride entered with her father, Mr. J. L. Fountain, who gave her away. She wore a traveling suit of brown velvet with brown beaver fur hat anif bronze shoes. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and pink orchids. DaiaadtU OraW President Wilaoo has appointed Nov. 25th, aa National Thanksgiving Day. It baa been our annual custom on that day, or the Sabbath following, to re member the orphans. We hope that every reader of these lines will gladly do so. You have a wonderful amount to be grateful for. Put your gratitude to the proof. Send to Orphanage of your church, your thank-offmog Presbyterian people in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina will remember that they are united in supporting the Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S. C.. which m the property of those 3 Synods The children are all orphans, some three hundred in number. There are 17 cottage homes, each occupied by some 15 to 25 children, 9lth a good motherly woman in charge. The chil dren are regularly in school for forty weeks each year, and are taught some trade or occupation, by which they can earn an honest living. Usually they leave the Home at the age of 16 to 18, unless an earlier discharge is found advisable. Their support depends upon gifts of good men and women. Espe cially at Thanksgiving times, they ought to be remembered. There are 180 children from South Carolina, 70 from Georgia, and 28 from Florida. The rest came from seven other states. Contributions should be sent simply to Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S. C. Checks and post-office orders should be sent to the same address.—Contributed. roruiAi young cobru MARKED n ELLENTON Mbs Adrieaaa Hill Became Bride ,ef E. C Wright Last Week. One of the most beautiful home wed dings of the season was that of Miss Adrienne Hill aud Mr. E. C. Wright at the home of the bride’s father near Ellenton, S.C., yesterday at two o’clock. The home was beautifully decorated with ferns, southern smilax and a profusion of chrysanthemums. To the strains of Lohengrin wedding march splendidly played by Mrs. Jas. KOlings- worth the bridal party entered. First to come were the two little flower girls little Mildred Hill and Lucille Dicks dressed in pink and blue, each carry ing a basket of roses and scattering the petals. Next came the bride’s maid. Miss Daley Hill, dressed in white,chif fon over white messaline trimmed in pink roses, with Mr. Gene Maxwell from Augusta. : — • -- * The bride entered with the groom and she never looked lovelier than on this occasion dressed in an elegant gown of crepe de chine and real lace. The bridal veil was canght with valley lillies and she carried a shower bou quet of brides’s roses and valley lillies. After the ceremony which was per formed by Rev. Jones of Williston, a buffet luncheon was served after which the bride changed her dress to a smart tailored suit of Navy Blue cloth, and hst to correspond. They left by auto mobile for Augusta where they will ta ke the train for an extended trip throughout Florida. A great number of wedding presents testified to the popu larity of the bride and groom. Mrs. Wright is the oldest daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. L. W. Hill and is one of the lovliest young women in the state. She is a gifted musician and ex tremely talented as well as the poe- sesor of great womanly charm. She is well known in Augusta, where she has often visited her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dicks. Mr. Wright is a prosperous business man of Augusta, and is highly esteemed by his host of friends. After their return from the wedding trip they will be at home to their friends on Reynolds Street Among those who were present from out of town were Mias Sarah CUak- •cales of Newberry. Miss Eugenia Haa- kiason, of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. A P. Dicka of Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. Eu banks, Mr. and Mrs. Clinkseales and Mrs. George Murray of Aiken.—Augus ta Chronicle, Nov. 10. STH BARNWELL FAR i “Auspiciously” is one of the overworked words in the English lan guage, but ft is the only one that ac curately describes the opening of Ami fifth annual Barnwell County Fair. So far the meeting baa been blessed with ideal autumn weather, the clouds of early Monday morning giving way to glorious sushine. “ ? The Fair was formally opened Tues day morning by Senator RobL A. of Orangeburg, who was in trod need by Col. Harry D. Calhoun, of Barnwell, after the address of welcome by Mayor Harley. He spoke very entertaingiyfo quite a large audience. Lace of space prevents s detailed report of his excel lent address. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM ALLENDALE Lyndhurst, Nov. 11—The weather this week has been ideal for farm work and the picking of cotton and peas has progressed well. The pee crop is very large in this section. L. C. A W. B. Fowke have bqen spend)ug severs! days is Augusts, at tending the Georgu-Carolma fair. There has been a decided improve ment in the condition of little Edwin Hlia, who was operated in an Augusta sanitarium about a week ago. W. D. Gaunt spent Sunday at Ulmer. Entertain to Heaer ef VkMsn Allendale, Nov. 13.-Mra. William R. Darlington, Jr., entertained at bridge at her home Thursday morning. Ta bles were arranged in the south parlor for the games. Large bowls and crys tal vises of yellow chrysanUiein mbs ac centuated the color scheme, which was carried out in the score cards, etc. * Af ter the games a course of salad was served. Mias Agnes Tison for highest score was swarded first prize, the con solation being cut by Mrs. Alfred A. Patterson. Complimentary to Mrs. Raymond Patterson, of Walterboro, Mrs. James M. Patterson entertained at progreaslve hearts Saturday afternoon. Six tables 'for the gaa^s were arranged in the htis aud drawing rones, which rooms were thrown into one. The tables and soore cards were toeoratod with twto hearts end the color scheme of rod wan curried oot in these m in toe refresh ments. Mrs. Wilmot T^Riley, Jr M wen first prize, a piece of lovely china, n duplicate of which went i to Mice Delphiae Oeege. The | honor received a pretty aoevonl the oecMton. Mrs. Charles H. Farmer and Miaoaa Hiers wfll give a Bnon she Friday afternoon in honor of Miss ] Edwards Flowers. Mias Minnie Blooey, of villa, has been visiting relatives in Al- ndale. The Rev. and Mrs. Frier, of Whnm> boro, ere the guests of Mrs. Jolm a Williams. Mrs. R. P. Searson, Jr., has as her guest Mrs. W. H. Duncan, of BarsweiL Mias Frizelle Allen, of Coiumbto, In the guest of Mrs. Wilmot T. Riley, Jr. Mrs. J. Gaillard Stooey sad EUsnl his srsek. X. T. J. Motris, of- Halcyondaie, Ga., is is the city this week visiting relatives and friends. * B B Easterling reports the sale of two Dodge cars in the past week to L. P. Tobin end D. P. Key. After a honeymoon trip to Florida and a . visit to the groom’s home at Barnwell, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson will return to the city and will be at hoiqe after December first with Mr. and Mrs. Broker on North street. Mr. Richardson came to Raleigh about two years ago from Barnwell, S. C. He is secretary-treasurer of the Citizens Insurance Agency and is high ly esteemed by a host of friends here. His bride i? one of the most attractive and charming girls of the city, whose loveable disposition has endeared her to many. There were many out of town friends and relatives here for the wedding.— Raleigh Times, Nov. II. Better renew your subscript!on now if you want the largest, livest, news!- fet paper published in Barnwell Coun ty to continue its week!) visits. Mrs. Dqpbsr Entertained. Hattieville, Noy. 10.—Mrs. Frank Dunbar entertained on Tuesday last at a chrysanthemum luncheon, in honor of her niece, Miss Ermine DuPont Brabham, who was married on Wed nesday to Mr. James Spencer Mcllw- aine, of Roanoke, Va. Elaborate floral decorations were shown throughout the house, with golden chrysanthemums, the chosen flower for the wedding, as the key note. In"the dining room where covers were laid fof twenty-five, the guests were seated at small tables, that of the bride and her maids in the center, the bride’s chair being marked by a huge butterfly bow pi tulle and orange blos soms. The place cards were golden slippers, ribbon tied to the handles of dainty baskets of matching hue, in which the salted nuts were served, the whole forming charming favors. The color scheme was delightfully repro duced in five courses of the luncheon. Master Ben Davies, Jr., entertained a number of his little friends on the af ternoon of the 4th inst, the occasion being his fourth birthday. After the little folks had enjoyed games to their hearts’ eoeteot, delicious ice*and cakes Third Week Jwrara. Petit jurors for the third week of the November term of court were drawn on Monday, as follows: Allendale: T. C. Sanders, J. J. Thom as. Baldoc: L. L. Anderson, Q. C. Blount Barnwell: W. H. Birt, D. P. Lancas ter, W. D. Hartzog, J. B. McNab, R. L. Peacock, R. L. Bronson, T. J. Attaway. Blackville: W. W. Martin, Herman Brown, Jake Blatt, C. Risher, W. A. Fielding. Bull Pond: J. A. Gray, T. O. Lawton, Jr. Ellenton: Frank D. Bush. George’s Creek: J. B. Grubbs, Louis Fail, J. J. Tucker. . Great Cypress: W. M. Hazel, Otis Sanders. Red Oak: A. M. Sanders, J. P. Har ley, F. M. Cook. - Rich Land: H. C. Rountree, L. W. Hill. Rosemary: J. 0. Davis, T. J. Grubbs. Sycamore: 0. D. Allen, R. F. Thomas. Williston: 0. N. Courtney, W. A. Willis, A. H. Frederick. Death of a Child. Allendale, Nov. 12.—Little Johnnie All, seven years of age, son of J. E. All and grandson of J. H. C. All, passed away at the home of his grandfather in Allendale after a short illness Novem ber 7. Being an exceptionally bright and attractive little fellow he made nu merous’ friends since he came from Savannah a year ago to make his home with his grandparents. The funeral services wera conducted at the Baptist church Monday afternoon and were at tended by a large number of relatives and friends and schoolmates His re mains, were laid to rest In Swallow Sa- Stooey visited Augusta this The Barnwell County sociation held its first meeting la the Barnwell public school auditorium ImI Saturday morning. There was an aa- usuaUy large number of teachers pree- ent and much good fellowship was evident The address of welcome was made by Supt. Crouch, who used the Oceanian to give the teachers some timely iafonaa- tion and advice. He was followed by Dr. W. M. Jones, of Williston, wbo ad dressed the'meeting in his usual happy style with words of wisdom and rage ment The last-speaker was Dr. W. S. Cor- rell, president of the University of South Carolina. Dr. CurrsB is a < ing and profoundly int and the teachers heard s masterly ad dress, illustratsd largely frsm the rips experience of the doctor himeelf. expressed themselves as groetly fitted by his humorous pictures of mistakes in teaching. After the speaking the teachers i given a dainty lundi by the Girls’ ketball Association. 1 To Be Married. Allendale, Nov. 13.—Invitations hart been received by the friends of Mrs. Joseph Medicus Grey to the marriage of her daughter, Sara, to Daniel Archi bald McCormick, of North Carolina, on Wednesday, November 24, at noon. A wedding breakfast will be given at the home of the bride’s mother at 12 JO o’ clock. .1 \ . LifflltMT—W tofluHT. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ligktsey, of Hamp ton, announce the engagement of thsk- daughter, Helen, to Mr. Ralph H. Walker, of Appleton, ton lady. MT. Waltetoi