Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-01-04
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Mr.. Coleman Entertained Sun
day School Class. Mrs.
Walker Entertains New
Century Club.

On Thursday evening, December
29th, Mr.. VIM. Lee Coleman enter
tanned his Sunday school class in a
manner greatly enjoyable to all.
This class is 80 in number, some of
them having been in his class since
childhood days. He is a faithful,
earnest teacher, and there is a strong
bond between teacher and pupil.
The time passed swiftly in social
intercourse and bright music, and
during the latter part of tie even
ing all were invited out to the din
ing room where an elegant repast
was served. The decorations OF
theYule-tide werebeautiful and large
bowls of tropical fruits graced the
board. Just before the departure,
DR.. Dorsett in behalf of the class,
thanked Mr.. Coleman for this even
ing of pleasure, to which he happi-
ly responded.
Mr.. Furman Mobley who has
been in Louisiana for the past three
years, is at home.
Miss Maud Quattlebaum of North
Carolina is spending two weeks here
with hersparents.
k DR.. Frank Landrum, of NIississ-
fippi, is here for short stay. He
will be a graduate in ostheopathy
in June.
Miss Nina QUITS, Mrs. Frank
Williams and Messrs. David and
Willie QUITS, are spend,ng'the hol-
iday vacation at their home here.
Misses Lula May and Sara Oxner
of Hephzibah, Ca, are visiting
Miss Marion Mobley.
Miss Annie Waters of Augusta,
spent the holidays lhere at the home
of her father, Capt. P. B. Waters.
While here she entertained few of
her friends with a charming tea.
Miss Fannie Strother of Alabama,
is here for two weeks.
Mr.. Clarence Mobley of Tenn
essee, surprised the home folks with
a visit on Christmas day. He re-
inaiiinisesd. with them fforsseYeral days:
Dr. Co lemana Of Of L.asnTens has been
the guest Of lis daughter, Mrs. Ben
Lee Allen. A few weeks qgo he
suffered severe loss by fire, his
home being burned. There was
nothing saved and he barely es-
capped with his life.
Mrs. D. L. Hogan, of Congaree,
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Goodwyn of
Greenwood and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
bur Wertz, spent the holidays at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. S.
Wertz.
Mr.. Barton Walsh of Sumter,
spent few days of this week here
with friends.
Mr.. J. M. Black of Greensboro,
N. c., spent the Christmas holidays
at the home of his brother, Mr.. O.
d. Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brannon of Spar
tanburg, and Mr.. and Mrs. Kneece
of Batesburg, have been guests at
the home of Mr.. j. r. Hart.
Miss Maybelle Denny is at home
from Hattiesville, where she has
been teaching.
Miss Sara Stevens, now of St.
George, is here for two weeks.
Rev. Leon Latimer and Messrs.
Hugh and Carl Latimer have been
spending a few days with their
mother, Mrs. Susie Mobley Latimer.
On Sunday, December 95th, Rev.
Latimer preached, before, the Bap-
tist congregation and be made a
deep impression upon his hearers.
Sixteen years ago he left here lad
of years and this was his first
visit back. Coming back as a min
lister of the gospel added deeper in
terest in him.
A beautiful Christmas service was
held on the evening of December
25th in the Lutheran church.
Mrs. J. L. Walker afforded the
New Century Club pleasant after
noon on Friday, December 9oth.
The program arranged was enjoy
able in each feature, and when this
was concluded an hour was spent
socially. The hostess is an adept in
entertaining and all were bright
and genial. In the dining room,
the refreshments served were de-
licious and Christmas cheer abound
ed. The color scheme was green
and white, and the tables were Or
namented with bowls of fragrant
blooming narcissus. Pretty souve-
mir cards were given each.
Cupid was busy during the holi-
idays and number of marriages
are being reported.
Mr.. Clarence Hart and Miss
Weinona Bruce of Wards, were
married at the home of the bride on
| the 29th.
Mr.. Wiley Derrick of this place,
and Miss Patria Wright were mar
ried on the 10Th at the brides home
at Wards.
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