Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Masons Enjoy Oyster Supper
New Century Club Enter
tanned by Miss Rush.
ton.

There was large attendance, rep
resentatives coming from various
adjoining lodges. An oyster supper
was served during the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Haltiwanger,
of Greenwood, have been guests in
the home Of their daughter. Mrs.
William F. Scott. They have many
friends here who were delighted to
greet them and grasp their hand.
ln.ev. and Mrs. Smith, with their
: family are domiciled in the dwell
ing that was owned by Mrs. Lena
Lewis. Rev. Mr.. Smith is pastor of
Ward Baptist church and Philippi
church.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs.
J.W. Brown entertained the p
Tau club, there being few invited
friends besides the members. The
DECORATIONS were of fragrant roses
and all enjoyed their beauty, while
they were engaged in pleasant con-
verse and bits of embroidery. The
hostess served a dainty salad course
during the, time.
Mr.. Bob Powell has purchased
the dwelling owned by Mrs. Lena
Lewis; Mr.. Mike Crouch has pur-
chased the former Methodist par
sonage on main street and Mr.,
Shelton Sswyar has sold to Mr.
F. M. Boyd his residence on east
main street. *
Mr.. j. E.. Swesringen has sold
his resideuce to Mr.. Shelton Saw.
yer and he contemplates moging soI
the farm of the late i3s
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Mr. Wayne Posey aiedon asss
urday at his home in thea$aaapp
section after al illness of about TWO
weeks. He had lived a long and
useful life, and in hie community
he was highly esteemed. He was a
Confederate veteran and did valiant
service for his country and it was
one of his greatest pleasures to
meet old comrades and discuss those
stirring days. The D. of c. placed
upon his casket a laurel wreath tied
with the colors of the confederacy.
The funeral took place Oh Sunday
morning, and was attended by
large concourse of relatives and
friends.
Miss Ella Smith left last week
for Wagner's where she will teach
in the school.
Miss Elliot Hardy has accepted a
school at McBee, and left for her
charge last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riser, of LeesVille
have been visiting their niece, Mrs.
Alb Horne.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Stewart and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart, of Chester have been
visiting in the home of Mr.. F. M.
Boyd. They made the trip in hand
eome touring car.
Mrs. Galphin, of Ninety Six, is
the guest of relatives.
Misses Nina QUITS, Orlena Cart
ledge and Mrs. Wilmot QUITS
are visiting at Tenille, Ga, at the
home of the latter's parents. Mrs.
III. L. Lawson, who was visiting
her cousin Mrs. QUITS, is with
them for visit to relatives there.
Miss Josie Sheppard, of Edge6eld
spent Thursday here.
Miss Emmie Wright has gone to
Berlin to accept school.
Mrs. William Harrison, of Dill
Ion, is visiting in the home of her
father, Rev. q. A. Wright.
Mrs. Barlow Walsh, of Sumter,
is spending awhile with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. w. L. Coleman.
Miss Jessie Rashton entertained
the New Century Club on last Tues
day afternoon at their regular meet
ing, and the play discussed was the
The comedy of errors" Miss Nal
lie Waters, leader for the d:scus-
sion. An hour was devoted to this
and then the social enjoyments. The
hostess was assisted by her sister,
Miss Eva Rushton in making the
afternoon pleasant one, and at the
conclusion, ices and cakes were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D Black enter
tanned at tea on Saturday evening
complimentary to Rev. NJ. L. Law
son and DR.. and Mrs. A. L. King.
Mrs. Kate Crouch went to Knowl-
ton hospital on Saturday for treat
ment. She is still suffering from the