Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-05-20
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Chautauqua Early in July
Tribute TO Rev. George
Wight. New Century
Club Meets.

now but the Chautauqua, which
will be the 2nd week Of July and
she 50 boosters, who have made II
a certainty are planning for this to
be a homecoming week, and a
general good time for everybody.
A large tent on the corner of Edisto
and Main street, will be the meet
ing place, and at night main street
will boast of a. Great white way"
The attractions will all be excellent,
something TO please everybody. The
first on the program will be the Ma
rine band of New York. When one
sees full progr am they will decide
it will be one of the best chaut luqua
programs that the south will enjoy
this summer.
The commencement sermon of
the High School will be on May
81, and will be preached by DE-.
Pell of Converse College.
Last week the trustees Of the
school reelected the present corps
of teachers, and the fact that they
will again be connected with the
school brings great pleasure to par
ent and pupil ami the general pab-
lie. Prof. WilIiam F. Scott, as su-
perintendent. has made most eN-
cellest one, and marked advance.
ment has been shown in every way
during his two years here. The fact
that he is held in such high esteem
by the pupils shows what he is to
them.
BY the death OF the Rev. e. A.
Wright, which occurred on We'd
nesday morning, May l3, at $50
o'clock, not only our town was sad
dened, but throughout the entire
state there was sorrow. NUne knew
him but to love him, and the sound
of his voice which held such true
and tender ring, will always be a
sweet echo. His death occurred in
the home of his mother, Mrs. Lu.
cinda Wright, where he has been
since mis- health failed. Nearly three
years ago he had to resign as pastor
Of the first Baptist church, of New.
berry and went 10 the mountains III
the upper part of the state, hoping
to be benefited, bnt while there
suffered a stroke of paralysis. When
able to travel he with his wife came
70 Johnston to be with his relatives
Mr.. Wright was 55 years of age,
and was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wright. He was first mar.
ried to Miss Ella McLenna of this
place there being children, Mes
DANES Harrison and Beaden and
Messrs. George and Alvin Wright,
and Edward, whose death occurred
while babe. His second wife was
Miss Beta LEVEL, Of Newberry, and
one daughter Elizabeth was given
them. Besides the wife and children
are left the mother and sister, Miss
Leora Wright, and four brothers,
Mpssrs. M. R., w. NJ, Joseph
Wright, and Sumter Wright, Of
Greenwood. During ali his illness
these loved ones were so devoted to
him, and nothing was left undone
that might in any way add TO his
comfort. After Mr. Wright com
plrted his course 1T the seminary at
Louisville, Ky, he accepted the call
to the first Baptist church of New
berry and for 81 years, he laboreo
faithfully. and untold good was &C
complished during these years. He
was greatly beloved by his flock.
During his active days he was one
of the foremost ministers of the
state. His life work was very dear
to him and he ever held the cross
en- high, and garnered many sheaves
for the kingdom. What jewel
studded crown must be his! On
Tuesday morning the body, accom-
panied by the family, was carried
to New berry, it being his request
that his body rest lor awhile within
the church which be had SO loved
and served. Late that afternoon the
casket was borre to the cemetery to
its final resting place The funeral
cortege was the largest ever seen in
Newberry, every store and public
building being closed in respect to
their departed friend.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. NJ.
w Crouch was the hostess for a
very pleasant parry in honor of
Miss Frances Strother, a bride of
the 2Gth. The home was pretliIy
decorated in quantities of pink
roses and ferns aud the electric
bulbs were pink which cast a rosy