The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-20
JOHNSTON,

Mrs. Ruth Edison has been i'll ais,
but Is convalescent.
Our summer visitors are leaving NJ
one by one. Mrs. Thomas Gary ne,
MISS Willie CaSsells with her bright
little son, who has been visiting rel
atives at Newberry also her father
Mr. w. Z. Cassels Of Johnston, left
FOR her home at Barlow Florida las,
last week.
Mrs. Antoinette Walker has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. r. Den
ney for several weeks. will leave to.
morrow for her home in Atlanta Ga.
Mrs. Walker has many friends as
well as relatives in our town, and each
and all regret her going.
The union of hearts and souls still
goes on. Dir. James Grim and Miss
Alma Hart were married on Sunday of
last week at the Baptist Parsonage by
the Rev. l.. A. Cooper.
The members Of the Baptist church
were greatly grieved on Sunday morn
ing last at the close of the exercises.
at the reading OF his resignation by
their beloved pastor, Mr.. l.. A. Cooper
am sure that voice the sentiments
of all the good or bad people of John
ston, no matter Of what denomination
when say that they are sorry to have
such man leave us. Mr.. Coopers
stay in this town has not been very
long, but long enough to accomplish
mHch good, and to have gained the
confidence and affection Of all. May
God bless and prosper him wherever
he goes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John White of Colum
oia, came on a visit TO Mr.. Whites ia
ther and mother, but made only
short stay as they leave this afternoon
We regret TO learn Of the illness OF
Mr. JEFF ReamS, brother of Mrs. L. B.
Asbell, and one OF the Johnston bows.
He has fever: his illness at this time
Is particular! sad, as Mr. Reams has
only been married few weeks. He
married Miss Grace Harmon o. Pros.
perity. We hope his illness will not
prove serious.
The relatives and friends of Mr..
Dozier Mobley we're shocked to hear
on Saturday of his sudden death on
Friday hi :ht. Mr.. Nobley was ma
tive of Sa u la Co., About a year ago
-SSe moved 10 thS"'-~ OF AUGUSTA 80
GO. AT. nRIIGand
was the proprietor of the Samda
House at that place. His remains
were brought up to Johnston on Sun
day afternoon and carried to the town
of Saluda for interment. Mr.. Mubley
leaves young wife and two little gir.s
also many relatives and friends to
mourn his untimely end
Mr.. Ed Meyer enjoyed the company
OF his father and mother last Sunday
Mrs Sarah Satcher his grandmother is
staying some time with him.
Miss Monot Gary, one Of the mo t
beautiful girls from the Land OF Flow
erS, has heen making sunshine in our
town for several weeks, but has left
and many are saddrned at her depart
urc. Miss Monot's home is in Bar,o ?
but she has returned 10 her school at
Eden, Il O:ila.
Mr. Hugh Ivey has gone to Mem
phiS TO join his b,o her, Mr. Preston
I in ln Ia. ,,..t IN
, We are Glad To hear such favorable
reports fror. Mr.. Ware Coleman. who
has been 1T ASheville y. G.. for n
month for he benefit of his health.
| MIR. Coleman writes that he is much
/ pleased with tile treatment and thinks
himself much improved.
The Fair at Columbia next week
! Will be the attraction for Young and
old. hear that many from John
ston will avail themselves of the occa-
sion 70 visit the city ON the Congaree
Mrs. ID. Il. OUTS the president OF
our local W C. T. U. is making prep
rlatiUnS for the State Convention of
that organization. Many names of
delegates have already been sent in
and homes are being found for them.
Mrs. Burger, one Of the most talented
members. also gifted speaker, is ex-
pectcd to be present ON that occasion
I Mrs. Burger IS from frOm Missouri.
Mrs. Haynes OF Leesyille, the state
pr Sident, will BE- here also. The
exercises will hc held in Methodist
Church and will begin on next Sat
urday the 2lSt.
The Hall that is now owned by tho
Daughters OF the Confe1eracy wa,
turned into bower of beauty last
week by the artistic taste and bus,
busy fingers of the Daughters. Sew
eral beautiful booths graced the Hall
In the centre and most conspicou
, was the LldieS Home Journal booth
which was very attractive, under th
, supervision Of Mis-. G. f.. Pechman
There were also fancy articles TO b
sold displayed Ir other beautiful
b,oih.; also It rust c well moss GOV, r.
= where delishiiui punch was served