Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-11
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Daughters of Confederacy Cele'
brated Davis Birthday.
Marriage of MIR. VIII
mot QUITS.

having picnic de eue PloeoS noio
of Mai. and Mrs. F. M. Warren,
the guests of honor being the veter-
ans who have received crosses of
honor from this chapter, 6S invita-
tions having been issued. This home
was an ideal place for the occasion,
with the shady grove and broad We
randas, which were decorated in
flags of red and white, and veterans
and friends had comfortable seats
here and the morning was occupied
with reminiscent talks. At one
o'clock, picnic dinner, of great
abundance and variety was spread,
with an inexhaustible supply Of ice
tea and lemonade, and Mrs. Warren
and her hospitable daughters served
10 the veterans and all who cared
for it, fragrant cups of coffee.
Later in the afternoon all assem-
bled to enjoy the exercises of the
day, as arranged by the chapter
historian, Mrs. .. D. Black. The
program as arranged was as follows:
''On the old camp ground,' D. of
c.; address Hon. A. S.. Iompkins,
of Edgefeld; quartette, Garry me
back to old Virginny," Messrs. F.
NJ. Boyd, F. S. and Avery Bland
and Howard Payne; How Jeffer-
son Davis was shackled," Mr.. H.
w. Dobey; Song, Memories of the
grey jacket" Rev. Joab Edwards,
of Leesville; trio, Tramp, tramp,
tramp" Mesdames James White,
II. w. Crouch and f. NJ. Boyd.
Dixie" D. Of c.
Mr.. Tompkins' address was great
ly enjoyed and he was frequently
applauded and il was a sincere
pleasure to all to be with jafinla!d jafhin dur
: i6g tie day, and him make
this address. Rev. E. c. Bailey of
Edgefeld was present and at the
request of the historian, made a
short talk. To the credit of this
;,hapter, it should be said that 1t
took initiatory step toward making
Jefferson Davis birthday state le-
gal holiday. The resolution formed
was presented before the Legislature
by Hon. S. MCGOWAN Simkins, and
at a later date it was passed.
Mrs. J. r. Kelly, of Charlotte, is
visiting in the home of her father,
Nr. G. F. Pechman.
Mrs. J. L. Walker entertained on
last Tuesday evening in honor OF
her visitor, Miss Pauline Smith, of
Greenwood. Progressive games were
played, there being tables, and at
the conclusion Mr.. Wallace Turner
received the highest score, and was
presented with the prize. Mr. Willie
Lee Wright was given the consola-
ton. Ices and cake were served dur
ing the latter part of the evening.
DR.. and hrs. P. N. Keesee are
having erected on Walker str Let a
very attractive and modern two
story residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Minis and
family were guests at the home OF
MIR. w. T. Walton. on Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Strother who is at
Johns Hopkins hospital, is much i'm
proved. Her daughter, hrs. j. w.
Stimens is with her.
Messrs. Paul Cogburn and Hugh
Mitchell were guests of relatives
here on Sunday.
The wedding of Nj. Wilmot
QUITS of this place to Miss Mary
Sallie Smith, which occurred on the
evening of June 4lh at $3.50 O'Clock
at the BRIDES home Greycourt,
in Tennille, Ca, was an affair of
great beauty, and as both of these
young people are very popular,
there was centered much social in
terest. The decorations in the home
were elaborate, the lower floor being
en- suite, and the color scheme of
pink and white was carried out in
quantities OF roses. The bridal par
ty entered in the following order:
Miss Orlena Csrtledge with Mr..
Robert Smith, Miso Nina QUITS
with DR.. GID. Walker, Miss Ruth
Smith with DR.. McCauley, the bride
entering with her sister, Miss Geor.
gia Smith, and tae groom with his
brother. MIR. David QUITS. The ring
bearer was little Bessie Smith. The
maids were gowned in pink crepe
meteor, and carried white roses, and
the maid of honor wore white crepe
meteor, carrying an armful Of pink
rsses. The bride appeared very