Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-04-23
JOHNSTON LETTER.
High School Commencement
May Is. Tribute to MIR.
Mobley. Row at Negro
Church.

Va, preached on SUNDAY morning
and evening in the Baptist church,
and it was great pleasure to his
hearers to listen to the two dis
courses, his theme for morning sell
vice being The tears of Jesus, :"
and in the evening The heart in
harmony with Cod
Mrs. Phillips, of Springfield, Is
visiting in the home of her father,
Capt. P 4. Waters.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Lott visited
in Aiken during the latter part Of
the week.
Miss Gertrude Strother who has
been teaching at Rock Hill, IS at
home for the summer.
Or. Gland La,imer, of Charles
ton, and Mr.. Hugh Latimer, of Bir-
mingharn, Ala, spent few days of
the past week here with their mother,
Mrs. Susie J. Latimer. On Sun
day morning, Mr. Latimer, who is
Superintendent of the Birmingham
Sunday school, numbering 800,
maize splendid talk, which ap-
peaied to thu hearts of his hearers.
He prefaced his remarks with an
allusion to the lesson study for the
day. 1t was 90 years since Jacob
had left home, and the chapter tells
of his returning, greatly strength.
ened in christian character, tully
relying upon God, Just SO it was
with him 90 years ago this spring,
at this church, he gave his heart to
God, but did not fully dedicate mis-
services. He stood before item
now, his life devoted to the Mas
ter's cause. 1t was great pleas
ure to old friends and new, to see a
life so full of vigor and promise de-
voted to doing Gods will.
Little Miss Marion Turner cele-
brated her 7th birthday with q
spend-the-day party for few of
her playmates.
Mrs. James White and Miss An
gelle Andrews spent Saturday at
Trenton with friends.
E. +. Call, representing the Land
and Industrial Department of the
Southern Railway, visited here du-
ring last week, and it is hoped that
his visit here will mean something
to the advantage of the town.
Miss Annie Crouch entertained
the BUSY Bees' on Friday after
noon and two hours were happily
spent. Vocal and instrumental
music was enjoyed and delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Charles Brunson, of Angus
ia, has been the guest of her broth
er Mr.. J. A. Dobey.
The commencement exercises of
the High school will begin on May
25, the sermon to be preached by
Rev. H. A. Mccullough, of St.
Paul's Lutheran church, Columbia.
The Literary address will be deliv-
cred by DR.. r. R. Pell, Pres. of
Converse college.
Miss Orlena Cartledge has pur-
chased handsome Z passenger car,
,aud has already learned to drive 1t
with considerable skill.
Miss Lizzie Salmon, Ct Macon,
Ga, is spending this mouth with
her sister. Mrs. Joseph Wright.
Mrs. Walter Hendrix and Miss
Fioride Hendrix, of Leesville, spent
last week here with relatives.
In the death of Mr.. Augustus G.
Mobley, which occurred here at his
home, last week. Monday April
I4th, the town has lost one Of it's
best citizens. During the building
upof the town. he was among the
first residents, and he stood forth,
true and loyal to every good cause.
During the last few years of his
life he was unable to take the ac-
tive part in affairs, his useful man.
hood had hitherto allowed him.
Mr.. Mobley was man of firm con-
victions, who had a definite creed
and lived ir-one in whom there
was 20 guile. Spotless integrity,
unflinching fidelity to every trust,
unfaltering faith in God, character
ize and sum up his life. He suffer
ed much during the last months Of
his life, but this seems to have
strengthened his faith. He trusted
Jesus and it was well with his
soul" He was happily married to
Miss Ann Minis and God blessed
this union with 6 children: Mrs.
Harry Hamilton, of Middlebrook,
Va, Mrs. Page Nelson keesee, Miss
Josephene Mobley and Mr.. w. AL
loo Mobloy two houirp dIp6 u