Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Two Very Sad Deaths at John

Mrs hohodes, OF BamDcrg, spent FlaSI
week at the home Of their mother,
MRS: Lizzie Grim.
u Mr.. and Mrs. J.. F. MeLeopd, of
Maxton, N. c., have returned to
their home after visit to the home
of Mr.. G. d. Kenny.
Miss Harriet Toney has gone to
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Mrs. ". +: Waite, Of Peaks, s;
c., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. P. milford. .d10 YHAuN.
Miss Mae Cogburn, and Mr: T;
@. Cogburn, have been guests of
their sister, AIRS. Mike lark a. :;
Mr.. A. S. Tompkins, of Edge
field, was a guest at the home of
MFa0scar D. Black on Thursday
Hast. ~ So A
E Thes announcement t4of the mar
Eriage of Miss frankie Clark and
EMr. SKneeee, which occurred on
last Sunday afternoon was SUR
prise to the many friends of the con-
tracing <parties. While out for a
drive during the afternoon they de-
cided to go to the parsonage, and
have the ceremony performed which
would unite them for life. Miss
Clark is the young daughter of MI.
Mike Clark, and is, a girl, of many
lovable qualifications. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kneece left on the evening
train for 5Batesburg, the home Of
the groom.
One of the most enjoyable affairs
of the holidays, was .on Christmas
evening at the beautiful new home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Oxner near
town. About 20 couples were pres
ent and the time swas.spent in most
pleasant manner. The occasion end
ed with an old time Virginia reel,
and all. departed with pleasant
memories of the evening.
\ On Christmas evening an old
time Christmas tree was enjoyed at
the Methodist church. After the
singing of the carol, the arrival of
Santa Claus created great excite
,ment among the children and each
listened eagerly to- his, adyice and
Instructions for being good dur
ing the coming year. Both Jold and
young were delighted WITH the, ar
rangement of it all. - 20
A number of friends were en-
tertained very, charmingly last Fri
day-evenihg attea, by Miss Harriet
Toney.!, ..a5. !
on last Wednesday evening Miss
Elise Crouch entertained in a very
elaborate manner, abont % couples
being present. Miss .Lalla Ariel, of
Chester, was the honoree of the oc-
casion, and all were delighted to
meet with and welcome her to John;
iston again The tfhe was spent in;
pleasant" CONVERSE and listening
to the beautiful musical selections.
During the evening, frozen datilntJjeSS ftl JsS
witlrsaf variety off cake was served.
Myrtiiss Coleman, the little twin
son Of DIR. and Mrs. B. L. Allen,
died on Sunday. morning after an
illness Of a Week or more. Tie fond
est hopes of the parents were center
ed in the lives Of their two beauti-
full little. boys, and it is a great
grief to them: to give one iip.'The
interment took place on Monday at
10 o'clock at the Mt. of Olives
cemetery;.s the services being ;eon4
Quoted by Rev: NJ. L. Lawson, who
spoke beautiful. and tender words of
comfort to the stricken parents.
In response to invitations about
IS young, people gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack, A. Lott
on 8 Friday evening" to meet Misses
Walker and Poole, of Greenville
and to enjoy new years party.
The hallway, front and back par
lor were artistically decorated in:
holly and mistletoe and was a scene
of much merriment as a progressive
game was indllged in. AT eleven
.o'clockall. l.3were ushered into the
dining room; where an elaborate
course supper was served. Beautiful
souvenirs of the occasion were
found at each place. a,..o. ~ ID
A deep sadness prevailed Sover
our town, on Thursday last when it
was learned that Mr. Robert Turner
was dead. About months ago he
suffered from stroke of paralysis
from which he never rallied. Mr..
Turner was in his list year and
was imam of spotless integrity,
unfinching fidelity to every trust,
unfaltering faith in God. He was
one of the pillars of the Baptist
church, Christian loyal and true,
and benefactor ever helpful and
kind, the last act of his life being
a munifcent offering to the orphan
age. The funeral took place on Fri
day morning at his home, and was
conducted by his former pastor,
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