Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-30
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Picnic Given by Mary Ann
Buie Chapter. Death of MIR.
Watkins. Revival Servic-
es Attended.

On last Monday a1ternoou ilueh
shower was given by the members
of the Baptist mission society tor
the Baptist hospital of Columbia,
this being held in the Sunday school
rooms of the church. AS this was
the regular missionary meeting the
leaders of the circles took part in
the program. Mesdames G. 6. Wa
ters, J. A. Lott, J. P. Bean and L.
P. Milford received the members
and served refreshing ice lemonade.
Mrs. Waters presided over the
meeting the scripture being read by
Mrs. M. T. Turner, and Mrs. L. G..
Latimer, president of the society
made a beautiful prayer. Mrs. James
White sang a beautiful solo. The
history of the society was read by
Mrs. J. A. Lott and this proved
very interesting. The society was
organized s3 years ago and its
growth and accomplishments were
shown. Minutes were read from the
records of the different secretaries,
and other interesting facts were
told. A sweet vocal duet by Mes
danes /. C. Latimer and Miss Clara
SAWYER was sung. A paper The
Baptist hospital" was read by Mrs.
P. G. Stevens which was enjoyed.
A piano solo was played by Miss
Antoinet,e Denny. The shower gifss
were opened and there were many
of various kinds of linen pieces
which will be an addition to the
rooms of the hospital.
hrs. Octavia Rushton returned
to the Baptist hospital on Monday.
She has been sick for several months
and spent the past month at the hos
nSfai, and seemed improved return
inc to her home about two weeks
ago. Her friends trust that she will
soon be restored to her former good
health.
Mr.. William Lott has been sick
with fever at the home of his IA
ther, Mr.. P. Lott, but is now better
aud his friends hope to see MIN out
ere long.
On last Wednesday afternoon
during the electrical storm, light,
ming struck the home of Mrs. Kate
Crouch on Edison park. Mrs. Mark
Cox was in the room where the bolt
Ientered and was dazed. Planks from
the corner of the room were torn
off, and part of the flooring torn
up, also one of the doors. That nc
lone was hurt was miraculous.
The annual picnic grven by the
Mary Ann Buie chapter, D. of c.,
for the veterans of Camp McHenry
was held on last Tuesday at the
country home of Mrs. Martha Ed,
wards one of the members. The
wives of the veterans and the elder.
ly members of the chapter were also
guests of honor. The day was an
ideal one and all enjoyed being at
this home, whose doors had been
thrown open and one was reminded
-of the hospitality of ante-bellum
days which was 20 lavishly extend
ed by the thoughtful hostess. The
home and grove surrounding was
hrioht and patriotic looking with
many Confederate flags. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
.Broadwater, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R.
Hart, Judge and Mrs. j. 6. Mob
lev, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dobey,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. s. Wertz. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Cu!lum, Messrs. M. W.
Clark, J. w. Sawyer, L. V. Clax'
ton, M. L. Meyer, w. ]. Hastings,
J. d. Edison and Rev. Joab Ed
wards. The morning hours were
spent by the comrades reminiscen,
sing, and war time music, piano and
vocal, was enjoyed by Mrs. Nick
Broadwater. Out under the oaks a
long table was stretched and seated
here all were served by the .Daugh
ters to sumptuous dinner with iced
tea, lemonade and coffee. Delight
|ful fruit was also added by the hos
tess. Judge J. g. Mobley and S. P.
Sawyer thanked the chapter fol-
This day which is now pleasantly
anticipated by them and Rev. Pc.
key in behalf of Mrs. Edwards.
thanked them for again meeting
With her and thus Frightening her
life. Mrs. James White chapter
president, responded saying thai
&t was indeed a great pleasure te
the chapter to thus have them fol
{thair honor guests and the day was
also happily anticipated by them
Later in the parlor of the home
delightful program was. enjoyed
this being arranged by the chapter
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