Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
JOHNSTON NEWS.
Good Lyceum. Course. Gen Lees
Birthday to be Celebrated
in a Novel Way. Good
Holiday Trade.

with his father, Mr.. S. P. Sawyer.
4 Mr.. VIM. Toney, Of North, was
here this week on business.
Miss Ella, Pauline Pechman ar
rived on Saturday from Converse
college for the holidays. She will he
full graduate this term.
Miss Fluta Carter and Mr.. Pau
Cogburn spent Saturday in town
with friends.
Mr.. Clark Couch has returned
from weeks stay with his parents
in Tennessee. A ,ssss. Is,
4 Mrs. j. J.EWetherford and Miss
Inez Wetherford, of Big Creek, are
spending a few days with their
cousin, Mrs. Jas. p. Bean.
The skating rinkiss still q pleas
ant place on evenings for the young
people. Monday and Thursday
evening is the regular time for meet
ing, and few have learned how 80
| fall. q
DR.. Mobley, of Milledgeville, Ca,
was here this week in interest of his
real estate.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Mobley, who
are at the Augusta hospital, both
having undergone operations, are
considered much improved, but it
will'be about twoweeks before they
will be able to return home.
Miss Lucille Norris left on We'd
nesday for Atlanta to spend awhile
with her friends, Mrs. Orlando
Sheppard and Miss Josie Mobley.
Miss Henrietta Carter, of Colum-
bia, spent Saturday here with
friends.
One of the best lyceurn attractions
for the season is booked here for
Thursday, evening. Nhe course is
under the auspices of TIE d. of O.,
and each feature has, been a great
financial success.
January 10th, Gen. r. E.. Lees
birthday, will be celebrated in a
very novel way by the Mary Ann
Buie chapter, D.. Of G. Occasionally
they entertain the veterans, and at /
ibis time they will be invited for an
Eall day affair, the gathering being
held at the home of one or the
members. Each veteraniwill be asked
to bring some war relic or memento,
and to relate something concerning
it, or tell a wartime experience.
During the day an enjoyable lun=
cheon will be served to them.
Mrs. Ida Stevens and Miss Lena
Stevens, of Meeting Street, spent
Thursday night, in town with rela-
tives,on their way to their new home
in North Augusta. Their household
effects were carried through the
country via Edgefeld.
DR.. and Mrs. p. N. Keesee have
moved into the pretty new residence
recently erected by Mr.. M. E. Huiet.
The Johnston Graded School
closed for the holidays on Wednes-
day and the teachers have departed
for their various homes throughout
the state, Prof. Curry going to At
lanta to spend the time with rela-
tives.
The Christmas trade has begun
with a rush, and all of the show;
windows are gay in holiday attire.
Each store carries beautiful and
attractive line of goods and it is
pleasure just to see it all. On Sat-
urday the streets were thronged un-
til o'clock, when downfall of
sleet scattered the pedestrians to
their homes.
At the last meeting of the K. of .
P, the following officers were elect
ed for the year: AL M. Clark, q. c.;
H. S. Toney, v. c.; DR.. j. A. Do
bey, p; J. Fl. Payne, M. W.; DR..
P. N. Keesee, NJ. Ex.; w. G. Der
rick, X. r. and S. and NJ. F.; w.
M. Wright, l. g.; DR.. j. M. Rush
ton, o. F.; Clarke Edwards, M. A.
At the close of the meeting gold
watch was presented to Mr.. Clarke
Edwards for his efficient work as
Master of Arms.
Mr.. Will Hoyt has gone to Co.
lumbia for few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. Waters, Jr.,
have moved into their new residence
on West Main Street.
The choir of the Baptist church
is arranging for some special Christ
mas music for Sunday December
25th.
Prof. Wilber Wertz, of Cowpens,
arrived on Saturday for a two
weeks visit.
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and to the good Baptist women for
the hospitality shown US.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Whatley
will leave on the 29nd for Albany,
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