Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-04-14
JOHNSTON ECHOES.
Revival Closed, u. D. c. TO Man
age Lyceum, Mercantile
Change, Much Activity
Among Clubs.

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visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Kneece, Of Batesburg, ar
rived on Saturday for a weeks
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Clark.
Mesdames Willie Tompkins and
f. S. Jefferson spent last week at
Meeting Street with relatives.
Mrs. III. A. Clark, of Aiken, spent
the latter part of the week here.at
the home of her father, Mr.. Saw
yer. q
Miss Angelic Andrews, the popu-
lar music teacher Of Ridge Spring
High School, spent Saturday and
Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. J. 81.
White.
Mrs. Cullum, of Batesburg, was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. P.
Lewis, recently.
Mr.. Willing and family are domi-
ciaed in the residence of the late
Mr.. Willie Cogburn.
The literary meeting for the
month of April, of d. of c., was
held on Thursday evening last with
Eleanor Ivey. The subject for the
evening was ''Sam Davis and the
Historian, Miss Harriet Toney, ar
ranged a very interesting program.
Mr.. Lee. Price has begun the
erection of his home on ,-le lot in
the Edison park, which he recently
drew.
The firm of White, Derrick 6
Co., have sold out their stock of
merchandise to Mr.. j. Neal Lott,
who assumed charge on Saturday.
Mrs. A. p. Lewis, will at an ear
ly date rebuild on her lot on Main
street, which was destroyed by fire
recently. A more modern and COM
modious brick building will stand
in place of the old one, and con-
tractor NJ. T. Turner will have
charge of the work. When finished
the building will be occupied by
Drs. G., d. Walker and Pm.
.Keesee.
The revival services which were.
hellslast-week ;a4t the Baptist church
closed on Wednesday evening last.
Rev.lMr. Christy, of Valdosta, Ca,
assisted pastor l.. M. Lawson, and
at every evening service the
church was,filled to overfowing. He
charmed his hearers, and inspired
all to nobler and better things.
There were several additions to the
church, and the members were all
brought into closer touch with the
Lord. As thank offering for bless
ings received, a well filled purse was
esented him by the church, upon
his departure.
A unique entertainment and, one
which proved most charming, was
the box party given by the mem
bers of the Century Club on last
Friday evening at the home of Miss
Dosia Wertz. Each young lady that
came was to bring a box of lunch
which was to be sold to the highest
bidder. A program Of music, vocal
and instrumental, interspersed with
readings was very much enjoyed.
After this came the selling of the.
boxes and much fun was had by the
bidding of some of the young. men
for some of the boxes. After all had
been sold a genuine picnic and feast
was had. A nice sum was realized
for the benefit of the club.
Mrs. Bette Cogburn has rented
her residence and will make her
home with her daughter, Mrs. P. B.
Waters, Jr., who lives near town.
A fancy work club has been or
ganized by some of the young
ladies of the town, and every We'd
nesday afternoon finds the merry
party gathered at the home of one
Of the members enjoying each others
society while their fingers are busy
with dainty work. Miss Harriet
Toney entertained the club on last
Wednesday afternoon, serving de-
licious refreshments at the close of
the. meeting.
At the last meeting of the new
Century Club, Mesdames Iyey and
Lott were elected delegates to at
tend the State Federation. of wom-
ems club in Sumter.
The local d. of @. have arranged
to take charge of the Lyceum
courses for the fall months, and
some splendid attractions will be
had.
Mr.. Pink Wood, of Augusta, de-
lighted his friends here with visit
on Sunday.
! Mr.. Claud Denny, of Jackson
vile, Fla, visiting his father, Mr..
7. r. Denny.
Miss Rosa LaGrone has gone to
Edgefclt-to visit relatives.
Next Sunday will be Y. NJ. c. A.
day in Johnston, At the morning
services, addresses will be made in
| the Methodist and Lutheran churches