Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-07-02
JOHNSTON LETTER.
New Church at Harmony, Rev.
Pc. Monroe President Lu-
theran College. Mrs.
Crouch Entertains.

ny church grounds, for the hand
: some new $4,000 brick church,
- which will now rapidly be built.
During his pastorate Of nearly 4
wears, Mr.. Beckham has been faith
full in his endeavor to see this new
church built, and it is most fitting
that it should be accomplished
while this people is his charge. The
congregation of Harmony church,
is composed of devout Christian
people, and it is their joy to erect
this modern house of worship.
Rev. P. E. Monroe, pastor of the
ST. Johns Lutheran church has
been elected principal, of the Sum-
merland college, LeesVille. During
his four years of service he has
been such faithful pastor and
friend, that it will be with the deep
est regret, his congregation, as well
az the entire town, will bid adieu
to him and his most estimable
family. Although they have 10 give
him up, they rejoice that their de-
nominational college has such an one
at its head.
Mrs. Sales Andrews has gone TO
Spartanburg for the remaining sum-
mer months.
A pleasant ending of the weeks
social affairs, was on Friday, when
Mesdames E. NJ. Walker and J. l..
Walker, entertained, the honor
guests being Mrs w. B. QUITS, the
bride of the formers brother. aud
Miss Carrie Spearman, of Newber-
ry, who is visiting the latter. The
affair was garden party and the
guests arrived first at the home of
Mrs J. L. Walker, where they were
greeted at the gate by Mrs. E. r.
Mobley and Mrs. Annie P. Lewis,
and were directed to the punch
bowls which were presided over by
Mrs. J. A. Lott and Miss Lyle La
Grone. The receiving party stood
on the lawn under the rose arbor
and made very pretty picture.
With Mrs. Walker were Mrs.
QUITS, Misses Spearman and Nina
Ouz1s. The lawn was velvety green,
dotted with blooming plants which
made an attractive background TO:
the scene. After short pleasantries
with those receiving, the guests
were escorted across the way to the
home of Mrs. E. NJ. Walker by
Misses Angelic Andrews, Marion
Mobley, Pet LaGrone and Oelena
Cartledge and were received by
their hostess. Here under the shad-
ow trees were arranged inviting
seats, and about we're small tables,
each with bowl of pink and white
flowers. Pink and white block
cream, with brides cake were serv-
ed by several young maidens. A
rose garden nearly filled the air
with fragrance, and with so much
beauty and sweetness, it was quite
festive occasion. About 100 call
ers were received by the hostesses
during the time.
Mrs. Taylor Goodwin, who has
been visiting her parents, has gone
TO Columbia to visit her sister, Mrs.
bessie Hogan.
Mrs. Annie B. Harrison enter
tained few friends with dining
on Friday.
Mrs. Peter Epes and Miss Lucia
.Epes, of Macon, Ga, are guests OF
friends here.
Mrs. w. J. Hatcher is 1T home
from rest at Sullivan's Island.
Mrs. Rambo of North Augusta is
spending awhile at the home of her
father, Mr. J. r. Hart.
Mrs. Lille Andrews visited in
Augusta last week and while there
attended the marriage of her cousin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly, of Aiken,
and Master Scot:,. of Charleston,
are visiting in the home of their
father, Mr.. Buford Scott
A mad dog passed through town
on Thursday, biting several dogs.
Elmer Collins, the sou of Mr.. Will
Collins, who was standing in front
of his home was attacked by the
dog, and his clothing was partly
torn off him, but was not bitten
but received several deep scratches.
His father has carried him to Co.
lumbia for treatment, in case Of any
serious results.
During the past week, there have
been severa! rain storms, The worst
being On Saturday afternoon, the
greatest damage being done west
of town. The farms of "Messrs. Os.