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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Sad Death of Miss Aline Crouch.
Preparations for Flower
Show. Dining For Rev.
and Mrs. Bailey.

Miss Mary Jumper, of Spring
field, has been the guest of Mrs. +.
L. Parker.
Miss Mary Riley is visiting at the
home of Mr.. w. r. Edison.
Miss Rhett Warren has closed
her school near Fruit Hill and is at
home for vacation.
Mr.. Alvin McLenna, of Waldo,
Fla, spent last week here with his
mother, Mrs. Lucy McLenna.
Visitors to Augusta during the
past week were Mesdames M. E.
Norris, H. w. Crouch, S. ]. Wat
son and Miss Elise Crouch.
Mrs. James Strother will go to
Allendale next week to visit her
daughter, Miss Gertrude Strother,
who is teaching school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Marsh enter
tained with an elegant dining on
last Thursday in honor of Rev. and
Mrs. E. G. Bailey who were spend
ing few days at their home.
Miss Edith Coleman went to
Greenville last Tuesday to attend
the marriage of her friend and
classmate, Miss Mary Cox, which
occurred during the week, and she
formed one of the bridal party.
On Tuesday afternoon, at the
hospitable suburban home of the
president, Mrs. J. w. Marsh, the
new century club held the regular
meeting, and the balmy spring
weather tempted a full attendance
out. Delegates from this club to the
state federation, to be held in Abb
beville, May 7th-9th, were elected
at this time and were Mrs. j. w.
Marsh and Miss Matte Waters; al
ternates Mesdames F. NJ. Boyd and
J. A. Dozier. Following this the
lesson. study, "A trip down the
Nile valley" and THE Khedival
was taught by Miss Zens
Payne. and Mrs.. J. a. Dosier was
appointed to teach the next lesson,
Life among the Bedouins. I" After
the books were laid aside, Miss
Mary Gwynn delighted all with
musical selections and the hostess
served sweet course folio -ed by
French coffee with cheese dates
and lastly mints. The club colors
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03

were prettily carried out in the re
freshments.
Mr.. G. f. Pechman, who was
operated on in Columbia last Mon
day, is resting as well as could be
expected, considering the painful
operation. Mrs. Pechman is at his
bedside and will remain with him
until he should be sufficiently able
to come home.
Mr.. G. D. Kenny has returned
from Lynchburg, where she visited
her father, Mr.. Mcleod.
Mrs. Lucius Bennett, of Allen
dale, is a visitor at the home of
her father, Mr.. Bufort Scott, near
town.
Hon. Thomas Mcleod has ac-
cepted the invitation extended him
by the D. of c., to deliver the ad-
dress at the unveiling of the Con-
federate monument on April 10th.
Miss Allne Crouch, the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Crouch, who reside near Harmony,
died suddenly on Saturday. She was
a bright and lovable young girl of
10 years and her death is a very
sad one. The burial took place Sun
day afternoon at Ebenezer cemetery
at Trenton.
On Sunday morning DR.. w. s.
Dorset will preach a special sermon
on the greatness of the Sunday school
enterprise, and following this, the
diplomas will be presented to those
who completed the course in the
training class taught here recently
by Rev. I'D. Moore, state secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03

ruins the boy or man who becomes
addicted to its use. Few indeed
there are, who ever shake them
selves loose from the bonds of this
monster, once they become enchain-
ed by it.
In my judgment there is entirely
too much whiskey sold in our coun-
ty and towns, through mail order
houses and blind tigers. With ten
years or more experience as Mayor
of our town, l conscientiously say
and believe, that the consumption
of whiskey with dispensary, was
fully ten fold what it is without a
dispensary. fear that a great many
good people without a dispensary,
lose their self respect and respect,
for their friends and neighbors
when they have dispensary, for
the fact; that with dispensary they
buy pint or quart bottle of whis
key (which they are not allowed to
drink upon the premises) and open
it upon the side walks, streets, or
highways and drink from the bottle
in sight of every person who wi I
take the trouble to look, and be it
said to their shame, dispensary Gus
toners are not always select as to
their drinking companions, but
s3me of them are great promoters
of social equality when imbibing
their KS.
I believe without a dispensary,
the average man who formerly
patronized the same will reduce the
consumption of whiskey fully nine
tenths, thereby saving ninety cents
out of every dollar formerly spent,
to invest in necessary supplies and
lu1uries for his family. Some men
claim that dispensary will reduce
taxation, but the same men who
make these claims, if they did but
stop and think, would be compelled
to admit that they themselves paid
the money to the dispensary, that
was turned over to the treasurer to
reduce their taxes. l accord every
man his opinion, but if you believe
him on the wrong side help him
with argument, and your vote, to
defeat what believe to be his worst
enemy"
Morally dispensary lis worse
for every man, woman and child
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
DIsPENsARY DENOUNCED.
"Uncle "" Girds on His Ar
NOR. Appeals to Chris
tan Voters. Remin-
iscent of '76.

MIR. Editor: LII SeemS lIOu "ndl
I CLEAN from The Advertiser that
tits a fact that some of the voters OF
our county are disposed to want the
dispensary established again.
/ had heard while on my way to
Mrs. Mary Princes burial that pc
titions were going around for those
who favored the Dispensary, but
tried to hope that itwas not true.
But Alas! when your paper came, L
found that the declaration of a
fight was on hand. Well, | am
really too weak physically to say
what / want to say, but
something about or in me seems to
say; ''Old man gird on the sword
again; there is the sound of anoth-
er struggle for you.
Well, God being my helper, l am
ready FOR another fight against that
which l consider one of the worst
evils that can be legalized. l read
your twenty reasons, and also your
argument against the reasons given
by those who favor the reestab-
fishing of the dispensary; and say
Amen to every one and your rebut-
tai against the reasons of those ia
yoring the dispensary.
There comes to me while / write
q scene at Edgefeld G. FL. in 1876.
Old Mr.. Geo. Penn father | be-
lieve of w. b. had gone up in the
Court House to cast his vote against
Radical rule. He was old and
feeble, and after casting his vote
walked to the steps to go to his
home or place of business. The
writer, then young man, took the
old mans arm and helped him down
the steps. It was the last time
that ! remember ever seeing him,
and it impressed me deeply, and as
/ see him now in my imagination it
gives me courage, for the fight in
which he and / were engaged was
won, and Radical and Carpet bag
rule was at an end.
Sometimes we old peo 3le are mis-
Judged, because of the stand we
take against evil, but those who
misjudge us now if they should
live to see and pass through the
ordeal of the old men, will wonder
why they did it. / have too many
sons and grandsons of my own, to
say nothing of Others sons and
grandsons, to be party to placing
a temptation before them that 1
know from my own expe-
rience to be one of the hardest to
resist. Count my vote one, against
selling whiskey as a beverage in
any form. Allow me before l close,
to take off my hat to G. d. NJ. for
the stand he takes in the matter,
and let me say, if that stand ae-
feats him or any other candidate let
them glory in that defeat. There
is hymn that is often sung that
has line like this,
Sometime we'll stand before tie
Judgment throne.
Ah! how true, and now Chris
tian voter, what about it? If we
who claim to be Christians give our
sanction or votes to saddle known
curse on our fellowman, what ought
we expect when we appear before
that bar? Will it be Enter into
the joys of thy Lord" or will it
be depart from me for never
knew you" Christian voter think.
Don't help on an evil.
Z. G. Morgan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03

The bright sunshine and moder-
ate weather brought out many peo-
pie on Saturday who had been kept
in on account of the roads. A
larger number of people were on
our streets Saturday than at any
time before this year, and the streets
were crowded with wagons and
buggies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
Continued Activity for the Boy
Scouts.

The Scout Master and assistant,
with the Council of Honor and
boys making application for men,
bership, met on Friday afternoon,
and further plans were made
for thorough organization. Books
have been ordered, and examina-
tions will be made of all boys ap-
plying to know if they are eligible
to membership. AS soon as the
members are received uniforms will
be ordered, and the work will begin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
PARKsVILLE LETTER.
Dr.. Jeffries Commended. Stone
Sanford Marriage. Fine I'm
ion Meeting Held at
Modoc.

In his most excellent article last
week, DR.. NJ. D. Jeffries well and
truly, said: Every true, patriotic
citizen, who has at heart the well
fare of home, wife and children, the
community, and the lower element
of society for which the higher must
always stand responsible, will not
vote the dispensary back, nor even
sign a petition. True every word
oft. | do not believe that our God
fearing, home loving citizens would
think Of either voting the dispense
ry back, or signing petition for it.
In my last 1 predicted orange
blossoms in Parksville last Thurs
day, which came to pass exactly as
scheduled and on time. Mrs. Vir-
ginia Stone, the widow of Mr.. j. L.
Stone was married to the Rev.
James III. Sanford of Orangeburg,
the Rev. L. II. Garrett officiating.
Mr.. Sanford is popular and learn
ed Baptist preacher of the Orange
burg association, residing at Spring
field, and he carried away with him
one of our most popular church
workers, in the person of Mrs.
Stone, who was Miss Stone before
marriage, being the daughter of
Mr.. Jesse Stone, deceased.
The marriage took place at the
pretty residence of the bride, but
was avery quiet affair, only the
relatives and few friends witness
ing the ceremony. The bride was
gowned in a lovely gray silk, trim
med with cream lace, which was
very becoming upon a figure that
always. looks neat, and the groom
was dressed in a handsome dress
suit. The ceremony took place at
$780, and at l1:45, they boarded
the train for orangeburg amid many
God bless yous, and showers Of
rice, with old shoes thrown in, for
good mssstsfe.
Hearts were sad dened at Miss
Jennie's departure (for that is what
we called her), but we hope for her
return often. She reminded the
writer, that,she could not do with
out The Advertiser, and asked me
to request that it be sent to her At
Springfield, route one.
The union meeting of the 3rd di-
vision of the Edgeield association
convened with athe Moloc Baptist
church yesterday and day before,
the SOth and 3lst. After organiza-
tion all the churches being represent
ed, the union went into an election
of officers for the ensuing year,
which resulted in re-electing the old
officers viz: d A ] Bell. moderator,
and J. G. McKie, clerk and treas
urer. The four queries were well
and ably discussed by brethren ] c
Harvely, ] M Bussey, H E Bunch,
Rev. Earl Freeman, Rev. G.. w.
Bussey, E G and j G Morgan, Mr..
Legg at, Col. w J TalLert and 9TH
ers. The verbal reports from the
churches were encouraging, and by
motion the collection following the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
CLARK's HILL NEWS.
Spring Days Welcomed. VIII
liam Sharpton's Birthday Gel
ebrated. MIR. Geo. WhatIey
Moves Into New Home.
Written for Last Week. |

lW Wrltten lor Last week.
We have been water bound, wa
ter logged. mud soaked, and are
now in the throes of blizzard.
We think we have been having
very hard luck.
The flood of ten days ago in the
Savannah river swept away the,
greater part of the trestIe across the
Island which separates the two riv-
ers, telegraph poles were washed
up, thus leaving US entirely without
direct communication with Angus
ia, mail and express from that point
being brought via Columbia. As
soon though as the waters subsided,
force was put TO work repairing
the damage, and the first train pass
ed over last Saturday afternoon,
since which time to our delight
they have been running fairly we'll
on schedule, thing we had be-
gun to believe well nigh impossi-
BILE.
Things are. moving along very
quietly with us. On account of the
continuous rains very little or
almost no farm work has been
done. The delicious balmy days of
last week would have been delight
full for driving, but the thought of
the mud holes appalled, us, so we de-
cided we would enjoy the breeze
from the piazza rather than risk
smash-up on the road.
In spite though of all of those
might be calamities, when we
were invited to the hospitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Sharpton to
celebrate the birthday of their son
William, we donned our most be-
coming attire, refused to think of
the mud sxle-deep, and went, de-
termined to have a good time which
every one always does with those
charming people. Mrs. Leggett
received us at, the door. in her most
'gracf0hs nlziiIsl. W es were titssi
ushered into the parlor where We
were welcomed by the host of the
occasion. He was in his happiest
humor that evening, and entertain
ed us with some original negro
dialect pieces, which he did most
excellently well. The music was
furnished by Mrs. Bradley and
Miss Katherine Adams on the
piano, and Mr.. Henry Adams on
the violin, and was very much en-
joyed. Mrs. Leggett had arranged
an interesting contest, which tested
our knowledge of our native trees,
as well as foreign. When the eve
ming came to an end as even de-
lightful things must, we bade our
entertainers good bye, wishing that
Mr.. VIM. Sharpton might have
more than one birthday a year.
Mr.. George Whatley has moved
into his new home, and has also
opened a store. Success should at
tend him in his mercantile business
as he has had 80 much success in
that line. His opening day was a
good one. Already his place be-
gins to assume a home like appear
onoo ,-;tb horne and other huild-
ines. He will install telephone
in few days which puts him in
communication with all of his
neighbors.
Miss Caddie Meriwether is at last.
convalescent from her long tedious
spell.
Messrs. Middleton and Adams
have finished their work on the tele-
phone line which gives us the best
system we have ever had.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03

sermon was given to home mis-
sions. Sunday morning the exercis-
es were conducted by j G Harvely
the superintendent of the Modoc
Sunday school who introduced Col.
w J Talbert, and the Col. as usual
made a good address on the good
and far-reaching Importance of the
great work of modern Sunday
schools. The Col. was at his best.
and his address made a fine i'm
preston. At 1880 the missionary
sermon was preached by the Rev.
Earl Freeman from the words of
the apostle Paul, Romans lst chap
ter and 18th verse: / am debtor,
both to the Greeks, and the Barba-
rians; both to the wise and the un-
wise. The sermon was complete
gospel presentation of the cause of
missions, tongued and groved and
dovetailed, and wholly unanswera-
BILE from the gospel point of view.
Bro. Freeman is one of our very
best gospel preachers. The collec-
tion following the sermon amount
ed to Sll and was given to home
missions.
A recess of one hour was taken to
replenish The inner man, and too much
praise cannot be given the good
women Of Modoc, who are experts
in the culinary art. The dinner was
was not only plentiful but simply
superb. The dinner being over
How should we respect another's
rights" was ably discussed by t G
Talbert and ] G Morgan. These
brethren excelled themselves, in
fact everything was good; and this
indeed was one of the best, the
most proftable!sessions ever held by
this union since its organization,
two years ago. The next meeting
goes to Plum Branch in June.
A Solomon has said recently,
that the whole Initiative, Referen-
dunn and Recall nonsense is bad and
rotten. The rottenest one of the
three is the misleading and danger
GUS recall" Now you have got it;
that settles it. But really, Col. W..
j. Talbert has good company in his
advocacy of these reforms, includ-
ing the erratic Col. Theodore Roos-.
eyeIt. apd be IS IS not ashamed Of it
Amen! =
I was about to forget to state,
that our union adopted strong reso-
lutions petition our representa-
tives from this state in congress for
speedy rassage of the Kenyon
Sheppard interstate liquor bill,
which if passed, will withdraw
from interstate commerce protec-
ton of liquors imported into
dry" territory for illegal use.
The Rev. G.. w. Bussey who
was pastor of Parksville Baptist
church for 80 years preached for us
last night to the delight of many
old friends. Its always a JOY to
hear him because he breaches a joy
Gus religion. His text was rejoice
in the Lord' and he made it clear,
that if any people in the world
ought to be- happy its the Lords
people.
Mr.. w. NJ. Robertson, one of
our merchant princes is rejoicing
over the advent of fine daughter.
No man, We venture, was ever bet
ter pleased with the Stork than Mr..
Robertson. We offer our congratu-
lations. More Anon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03

QullIo and Their Uses.
QuiIls are things that arc sometimes
taken from the pinious Of one goose
10 spread the opinions o1 anothea
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-02-16

SAW MILL GULCH
NEWS ITEMS
Gyms Hardy and Martin Prell
were callers in the gulch on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Weber
spent Sunday at the home Of F.
W. Snow.
Allan Peddicord is back in the
gulch after having spent the
winter voting near the Dakota
line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newman Hall
and Hollis Hall spent Monday as
the guests of Mr.. an. Mrs. De-
Loss Hail.
Some of our young people bear
badly scratched cheeks as a re-
Suit Of a disastrous coasting
party on Rocky Point.
Mr.. Tweir and Sam Hamilton
are back in the gulch after a
weeks visit at the homes on
the south sic of the Reserve.
James Brooks is keeping bach
elor's hall on his homestead, but
he says ''baching" gets on his
nerves, and that he wont do it a.
mother year.
S. W. Clark and Mr.. Harrison,
a new settler from Indiana were
over from Webster this week
with two four horse teams for
lumber. They report the go
ing" as very bad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-19
MAKING PLANS
AT SOUTH RIVER
Baseball Club Will Fence in
MiIler's Field.

Former Manager Chris johnson
and M-anager-elect Walter Miller, Of
the South River A. c., called at the
EVENING NEWS office yesterday
afternoon and informed the sporting
editor of their plans for the improve
ment of thatNwell known club during
the coming baseball season. The
South River A. @. has dabbIed in no
other sports but baseball, and has
always done that we'll. Last year
they claimed the championship of
Middlesex county. This year they
are going to claim 1t again, they say.
Miller's field, on which the games
will be played wiA-be enclosed with
q fence costing about s400. This
work will begin at once End Is ex-
pected to be completed before the
first home game. A bleacher will be
erected at third base, which will give
the followers OF the game IN that
section plenty Of accommodation. A
spacious grand stand 81 erected
last year and the b~leachers will
about complete one Of the best parks
In this section of the state. The
playing field Is excellent.
Manager Miller states he ts ready
to book games for either Saturdays
or Sundays. The team will play out
of town on the former days, for a
reasonable guarantee, and Will fur
nish thrills of their home field on
Sunny Sunday afternoons The club
Will be called South River A. c."
on Sundays and probably Sterling
A. A." on Saturdays. Frank Meade,
captain of the Sterling A. A. basket
ball team In the county league, will
captain the South River A. c.. Fol
lowing are the players upon whom
Manager Miller will rely for the
strength of hts Sunday team:
0sRourke, Meade, Beatner. Cohair,
sula. Miller, Weishaupt and Heigh-
beiger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-19
live . sssse Ipo

Even a better day for ducks.
(charlie Jacobsen take notice..
Were yoGI at Proctor's last night.
aPress Club on the stage is about
the very latest. And the lad Is
clever, too.
EIe gets iitis one oil: II went up
SO far one day In my aeropiane that
i saw the WHISPERS IN the man in
the moon. I stayed up for three
days He didn't say whether or
not he shaved the guy way np there
In the 'hollypilink.D Shay. ish that
right?
/ may be wrong (I~inotyper: 10
TO Z you are} but 1t pears to me it
is some early to talk baseball The
st. Anthonyss Morgan A. c. and the
South River A. G are all busy talk
ing war.
g~ayreEfIle received a drubbfag
last night. The Sterlings Eaxe the
drathbsrs, so to speak. But. the
question reKmainR. what wila happen
when the raritans an6 SteElings
clash On the last half Of the seized
ulag Fa1Fyewall. L
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-19
HIGH SCHOOL
GLASSES PLAY
S~ophomores and Junior Girls
Win Their Games.


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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-19

Now Owner OF Syracuse IN
N. Y. Stale League.

Butt" Bur-hell, the Perth Ara
bay baseball p:tnher, making good
In fast company, has purchased =
controlling interest In the Syracuse
club OF the flew York State League.
Burchel1, whs has pitched for the
Boston Red Soy and the Baltimore
Orioles and performed last year on
the mound Ger the Montreal club OF
the International League, will en-
deavor to seeure his release from
that clGS. Butt says he will make
a pennant winner out OF Syracuse
Ii Ii takes his last cent. The sale
the retirement from baseball
of r. O. Griffin and George N.
Kuntzseh, the former Syracuse evn-
ers.
1t is understood that Burche1l II
trying to secure the services OF sew
eral of his Montreal team mates, as
we'll as having an eye on one or two
lesser lights. Butt will undoubt-
eddy manage the team and 10 the
bulk OF tho pitching. Ills perform
ance last year was not up TO pre-
vious seasons, but in the lower cona-
pany he should prove to be Il star.
New grounds Ii included In the now
manager plans for the coming year.
The amount involved Ia the trans.er
was not made public. Rurrhell. who
makes his home at Jordan, ~. II, IL
reported to be well fized with world
ly goods, sueh az iron men, etc, eta