The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06
NEWS 50
TES FROM WISACKY.
'assed OF Very Quietly
Mrs. Charles Crane TO
~ Missionary Work i'm
Jan. 2.-Christmas pass
= quietly, and pleasantly.
eemed 70 he chaarfuI and

~ tt Jan. 2.-ChriStmaS pass
'1 "i efY quietly, and pleasantly.
"ferr "u eemed to be cheerful and
happy, giving and receiving gifts ana
feasting on the good things provid-
ed for the occasion. There was very
little drunkenness and no disturb
ances. All Of our young folks were
at home. which added greatly to our
happiness as we'll as to their owr
Rey. Charles Crane and his lovely
young bride visited at the home of
his aunt, Mrs. N. Y. Afford, who tend
cred them a reception to which a
large number Of friends were invited
the older persons in the afternoon
from o'clock to 5 and the young
er in the evening from to IL. A
feast Of good things was provided and
enjoyed. and all went home happy.
Rev. Mr.. Crane and his charming
young wife will soon leave for
Africa, where they go as missionaries
from the Presbyterian church. May
God bless them in their noble work.
Mrs. Edgar DesChamps also enter
tanned in compliment to the Rev. Mr..
Crane and his bride. Rev. Mr.. Crane
is brother Of Mrs. DesChamps.
Those who attended reported a de-
lightful time.
We have entered into another
year, but I don't think many have
made new year resolutions, or taxi
en- pledges, unless it be to be less
extravagant / trust many have made
| this resolve and may be able to keep
it. If so. We will not hear so muc Il
talk about hard times, and see so
many sad faces even if Blease is
our next Governor and Roosevelt our
next president. Extravaganza is the
curse Of this age. 1t has made our
people poor, and keeps us poor. 1
hope the experiences Of the past
year will teach our people a lesson
that they will remember, and profit
by.
notwithstanding the disappoint-
ments Of past year and the gloomy
outlook, the farmers have begun
work for another crop. 1 hear very
little talk about buying fertilizers.
Some who have bought are trying to
sell at a discount. Unless the price of
cotton seed advances considerably,
most OF the seed will be used as fer
tilizers.
We have managed to get our oats
planted. and have good stands. Near
ly everyone around has lost his po-
tatoes from rot. Potato seed will
be scarce this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Mcleod and
William Mcleod, Jr. Of Hartsville,
visited friends at Wisacky during the
holidays.
Miss Afford Of Marion is a guest of
Mrs. n. Y. Afford.
The Misses Cooper have entertain
ed a number Of their young friends
from different parts Of this State and
Georgia, at house party. They
had jolly time.
Mr.. r. M. Cooper has another lot
OF G0O beef cattle to fatten for the
market. He has a silo we'll stocked
xx,;f
them.
The farmers are enjoying fresh
sausage, and bones to the fullest ex
tent, Mr.. Editor. wouldn': you like
to join us?
The members Of st. Luke's church
are delighted to have their pastor.
Rev. j. S. Beasley. returned to them
for another year. He is much be-
loved by all his people and all regret
that this is his last year among us.
MIR. Arthur Green, who has been
very i'll, is improving rapid,v and Is
we'll enough to be able to ride out in
pleasant weather.
There Is a quantity of cotton IN the
fields. and lots Of it will remain there
for some time. If this bad weather
continues. Very little cotton has been
picked in the last three weeks. That
to be picked will scarcely pay tor the
picking. as about half Of it is on the
ground and most Of it has been ex-
nOSa1 FOR ri.