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Ga. “I WAS WRONG” Like many other business men, I subscribe to a confidential bulletin issued by a private news agency in Washington. It contains interesting comment on affairs both here and abroad, gathered from official sources and from important visitors to the Cap itol. !#o one is Quoted by irame and hence the writers of the bulletin can exercise considerable freedom. Sometimes their information is useful. In a recent number they answered certain questions as to how they get their news. I quote the following paragraph: “For example, take the Washington predictions as to when business will recover. There have been two kinds. First, the formal, pub lishable statement of officials, which the newspapers have carried. Second, the unofficial, private, more sincere views which the Washing ton correspondents have known but were under obligations not to print. We have sent you the latter. Our advices have been less wrong than most, but not particularly good at that, and this is one ex ample of why you should not trust our letters 100 per cent.” That made a great hit with me. If the writers had said: “We misled you a little about the time of the business recovery, but we were not responsible. The officials deceived us;” or, “While we were wrong on the business recovery, still our competitors were much worse”—if they had written any sort of alibi at all, every word of it would have lessened my confidence. But when they come out frankly and say: “We were wrong, and you should never depend on us one hundred per cent,” then I begin to think they must be pretty smart men. I have never forgotten an experience with one of my first employers, a man who is now at the very top of his profession. In those days I was getting $40 a week, and he was earning $40,000 a year. He lived in a fine apartment on Park Avenue, and I lived in one room in the Y. M. C. A. One morning early I was called out of bed to answer the telephone. It was my employer. He said: “After you left the office last night I hunted up some additional in formation on the subject we had been discussing. I tried to reach you during the evening, but you were out. I am calling you now to let you know that you were right, and I was wrong.” You can imagine what that did to me! I would have jumped off the roof for that boss, and I never meet him even now without an im pulse to raise my hat. Little fellows feel that they must be infallible in order to maintain the world’s respect. It is a badge of bigness to be able to say frankly, “I was wrong.” r t . • » lAttljp ^hniilrln V TV>/7 A1 Lsl'VWxZ JLJVi llo tJIMAJUrlWli, §■, 1 £Zl/L “ O V AjLmCiw JL • History Of Rehoboth BAPTIST CHURCH OF EDGE- FIELD ASSOCIATION Before me is a deed, old and worn, yellowed by age of nearly a century’s wear. The deed is of a parcel of land, four and one-half acres, deeded to William Key, Joseph Campfield and James Key, for the promotion of religious worship, and the three above men tioned were appointed trustees for the building of house of worship of God on said premises. The deed is signed by Sarah Thomas, G. W. Thomas and Mary Thomas, July 19, 1833, signed and delivered in the presence of William H. Key and Daniel Brunson. The last mention ed I have been told was one of our very first ministers who sacrificed his time willingly to the advance ment of God’s kingdom and receiv ed very little for his services. A few faithful Christians presented him with a small gift each year, I have heard. This, of course, was our first church building that must have been a very rough building, nevertheless, a place to worship God. The old building, I have heard, had the pulpit facing ceme tery instead of as it is now, and the pulpit was built in box shape that somewhat resembled a ward robe. One little girl then remark ed to her mother, “What is the man doing in the wardrobe?” This little girl has grown to woman hood long ago and may be in the audience hearing this joke. This dear . old building had grown old, almost falling down, when Dr. Griffith paid the Reho both community a visit and told the people they, needed a better building for worship. The people said, “We can’t afford it.” He went to work and helped to raise the money for the present build ing. Those who did not contribute money gave time and service. Some are living here now who helped haul lyumber for this building. | Much of it was planed here. Dr. Griffith told them to build for fu ture generations. This is the structure they built. It came near being burned some years ago, but through quick action it was saved, and re-covered; money made up without any trouble for the new roof. Many of the younger people had a part in this. Looking through the only records obtainable, one is carried back to the days of long ago, and one seems to be invisibly comuning with the saints of long ago, whose spirits may linger near the dear old church of their youth. How sweet, if could be, that the cur tain of time be lifted and they might be given a peep upon this sacred crowd gathered to pay honor to the dear old church and the loved ones who labored ahead of us when the times were very much as they are now, in a finan cial way. In those days people rode horse back mostly. There are places in the grove where our sainted dead hitched their horses when they , came to worship, and then there was a horse rack here on the ground. The first name recorded in the clerk’s book is Mr. Tandie L. Mar tin’s letter from Callaham’s church 1833. He was a faithful member and Sunday school super intendent for many years. Al though he could not read, God filled his heart with love enough for his Master to get others to read for him. Though he could not read he could pray, and loved his church and the brethren. His son, Mr. Dock Martin, was also a faith ful Christian and church clerk for many years. Some of the back records were burned when a home was burned, so we do not have as complete record as we wanted. Some of the first pastors were, one by name of Cartledge, Dave Bodie, Rev. Daniel Brunson, Rev. Geo. Bussey, Rev. J. K. Fant. In 1883, Rev. J. A. Bell was pastor, five years; Rev. J. L. Ouzts was pastor for 1891, went to seminary came back to church for the year 1896, then moved to In man, S. C. Rev. P. P. Blalock preached here four years, moved to Edgefield. Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, our beloved pastor whom all loved, came to it October 1896, and re mained with us until March, 1927, a period of twenty-one years. came to Rehoboth, which was his first church. Rev. J. W. Kesterson came as our pastor in January 1918, served one year and moved to Troy, S. C. From January to May, 1920, Rev. J. L. Kuguley served as pastor and then moved to Iva, S. C. From June to December 1920, Rev. H. H. Gregory served as pastor. Rev. H- M. Hodgens served as pastor from January 1924, to Nov ember 1927 and resigned. In 1928 Rev. G. W. Gurley came to us as pastor and is our present pastor. Records show we have not been without a pastor much of the time in recent years. The records show that in 1879 there was a great outpouring of God’s spirit, when 48 were convert ed and baptised. Many of these have gone to their reward. I find that there are just three of these living now; they are Mrs. Sallie White, who was Miss Sallie Rey nolds, Mrs. Mamie Price Self, Mrs. Kate White Holliday. Some of the j older ones tell us the meeting ran two weeks, but records do not tell who the pastor was. In 1890 Rev. R. J. Williams con ducted a meeting with 15 additions to the church and he was called as pastor. In 1897 tlie church was without a pastor and Rev. J. T. Littlejohn 'iame and preached and carried on a series of meetings. After this he was caiiori to the church. J. M. Morgan and R. A. Walsh were asked tc notify him of the call. He accepted and worked with us for 21 years. Miss Mary Martin and Mr. L. N. Broadwater, two faithful members, were baptised on October 3, 1858, and on October 7, 1859, Mr. *R. E. Broadwater was baptised. In 1881 he was ordained deacon. His church letter was with other churches for a time, but he came back to Rehoboth and is still a member here. He and his wife, who did some faithful work in the church, and both still love the church. Mr. N. L. Broadwater is not a member here now, but he loves the old church. In those days of long ago not maijy cf the chjirches possessed a musical instrument. On July 18, 1889, Mrs. M. E. Talbert and Mrs. C. R Winn purchased of Thomas & Barton of Augusta, Ga., an Esty Organ for the church, paying $150.00 for it. The Ladies’ Society paid $60.00 on the ' piano. The ladies have always held up their part. The Ladies’ Society record books were burned and we have little record of what they did. Mrs. M. E. Talbert taught the people music. She was organist for many years . In those days Re hoboth was unsurpassed in sing ing. The Cochran family and Mrs. R .A. Cochran and Mr. E. C. Winn were noted for their fine voices, and others also sang well. Mrs. Talbert., also taught Sun day school and day school at Re hoboth for years and was a faith ful Christian. She died suddenly March 14, 1906. The records show there was not always smoothe sailing for the lit tle church. Some often asked to be excused of the paying and were, after some argument. They had their ups and downs, but have braved the storm. The members were at one time assessed, the male members $2.00 and female $1.00 for pastor’s salary. Some had been giving much more—just paid the assessement and the sal ary was hard to raise. * In 1896 the church sold barbecue dinner, adults 25 cents, children 15 cents, to raise back indebted ness of church. Some wanted to sell cigars also, but that was voted out. A children’s day is recorded many years ago that seemed to be very much enjoyed by all. Following are the church deacons from to the last ordained May, 1927: Thomas C. Morgan, S. C. Cart- ledgQ, R. E. Broadwater, W. N. Martin, R. A. Cochran, J. P. Strom, J. M. Morgan, Sumpter P. Wright, S. B. Strom, D. I. Morgan, R. A. Walsh, E. M. Whatley, J. E. Strom. T. C* Winn, T. B. Gilchrist, J. D. Hughey, R. D. Seigler, Alex Ouzts. J. L. Culbreath, J. P. Talbert, J. C. Seigler. Many of these have pass ed over ihe river. ed until 1927, when he moved to Edgefield. He was succeeded by J. C. C. Seigler, who is the present clerk. We have had some very faithful Sunday school superintendents. Among them, Mr. J. D. Hughey for 20 years, the longest time I have any record of. Our present super intendent is Mr. H. E. Freeland, who is very faithful. In 1893 the young people were organized into Diaz Sunbeam Soc iety. At that time there seemed to be no age limit as there is now, but all the young people had a part. Some times the pastor was in the meetings and led in prayer. Some of these officers were as follows: Miss Amie Wash, Mrs. R. E. Broadwater, Kate Talbert, Miss Carrie Burkhalter, who* was faith ful then; is still; Miss Cindie Gil christ, Miss Anna Seigler, J. L. Gil christ and J. M. Morgan. This band did some splendid work for the Master; gave fine entertain ments, clothed orphans. At one time they presented the church with a pulpit stand. Several pages are dedicated to the memory cf | deceased members. One especially beautiful is to the memory of D. P. Brunson, who died in April, 1894. For awhile later the band was known as Willing Workers and did | good work with the younger set. In about 1902 the children were or ganized into a Sunbeam Band with John Talbert, Fannie J. Strom, Winona Strom and others of that age as officers, lead by Miss Car rie Burkhalter. They did fine work and £his band continues yet, Lucile Culbreath lead them awhile and at present they are lead by A. L. Morgan. I am sorry we have no old rec ords of the Ladies’ Society, but the ladies have done good work all along and are at present led by Mrs. E. M. Winn, who is a faithful leader. Some of the older leaders were Mrs. S. B. Strom, Mrs. Mattie Strcm, Miss Carrie Burkhalter. Rehoboth had a flourishing B. Y. P. U. for many years. Some of the time the attendance exceeded the preaching service. Many of our people have moved away. Just at present there is no B. Y. P. U. here. Some of the time we had a Junior and Senior B. Y. P. U.. Both met at the same time at church—one entertained one time and the other next. Rehoboth is said to mean a cav ity or nich in the wall. May the dear old nich be filled with Gcftl loving and God fearing people and live for many years more. I hope this sacred history has not been too long to tire any one and that today August 9, 1931, may be long remembered as the first Home Coming Day of the al most a century old church. Of course, this building is not that old. It was built in May, 1883. Lovingly and sacredly submitted, ANNIE L. MORGAN. R AT SN £^ KILLS RATS Also mice. Absolutely prevents odors from carcass. One package proves this. RAT-SNAP comes ia. cakes—no mixing with other food. Guaranteed. < 35c size - 1 cake - enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 65c size - 2 cakes - for Chicken House, coops, or small buildings. S1.25 size - 5 cakes - enough for all farm and out-buildings, storage buildings, or factory buildings. Sold and guaranteed by STROMS’ DRUG STORE McCormick, S. C. HUMORETTES Neumann—A man is happier din ing at his own table. MacTish—He is if he can keep his mind off the cost of the foo<L “Is this magistrate honest?” “Absolutely! He’s never taken an. appointment yet without paying for it!” “I married my first husband for money and my second for love.” “Then you are happy I suppose?** “Not very. You see my first hus band married me for love and my second for money..” Many of the younger generation were converted, baptised and mar ried by Rev. Littlejohn. His wife was also beloved by the people. Rohoboth was pastor Littlejohn’s first pastorate. Then in July, 1917 to December 1917, Rev. J. E. Jack- son served us as pastor. Then he cast his lot in China as a mission ary where he still labors. He has visited the homeland once and There are many faithful church clerks. A few of them were Coi. John Talbert, who served fourteen years, until his health failed. Mr. H. W.. Dobey served for many years. He was succeeded by Mr. R. A. Wash, who was elected in 1893, until he was succeeded by E. S. Strom, when Mr. Wash moved to Greenwood. E. S. Strom was suc ceeded by R. D. Seigler, who serv- Dentist—Well, Mr. Leisenring, you will have to have an entirely new set of teeth. Leisenring—That will be O. K.— but I wish you would also patch up the old set to use as spares. Lawyer—Why do you want a di vorce? Movie Mae—Oh, I am just crazy to have another wedding? /