Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-21
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Death of Mrs. Kenny. Mr.. Nc
Chez to Edit Paper. Mem
bers of Philathea Class
Gave Party.

Mrs. Martha A. Kenny died here
Sunday at l2 o'clock and her death
brought sadness to all. For several
wears she had been in a feeble state
and the past two winters have been
spent in Florida that her life might
be prolonged On~she +th of May
she would lave been SO years of
age. She had been at home from
Florida only week or more and
upon her return. was never able to
be up again. She was the widow of
the late Robert E. Kenny, an hon
ored veteran and their happy union
was spent at their country place in
the Harmony section. After his
death she made her home here. Mrs.
Kenny was beloved by all for her
kindly manner and cheerful dispo-
sition and was true Christian wo-
man. She was indeed one of the
Mothers in Israel" During all her
suffering she was patient and was
sustained by her trust in the Lord.
She was member Of the Methodist
church and during her active days
was always in attendance. The Mary
Ann Buie chapter, u. of c., had no
more loyal membS' than she and at
the meetings she was always an IN
spiration. TIE chapter placed a
wreath of white flowers tied with
the colors of the Confederacy upon
her bier. Other organizations also
sent floral designs in loving sympa-
thy. The funeral services were con-
Quoted on Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock by Rev. Thacker at Har-
mopy church and her body was tAs
derly laid to rest beside the gave
of her husband The pail bearers
were some of the friends from J
mony. The children that are ~;
are Mrs. NJ. M. Barr, of Jack
vile. Fla, Mesdames Mcdaniel
sMoseley and Mr.. John Kenn.
ssa1tSDIs 9 ~, R., and Mrs MA
Perry and Mr.. C.. ID. Kenny of tb
place.
President Harmes of &ewberry
college made an address at the Lu-
theran church on. Sunday evening
and all enjoyed his discourse. He Is
brother of Miss Anna Harmes of
the Johnston High School faculty.
The change in the condition of
Mr.. G. F. Pechman is learned with
great pleasure. Last week all hope
of life was abandoned bat there was
miraculous change and he has been
able to see some Of has friends dur
ing the past few days.
Mr.. McGee of Batesburg will,
within the next week or SO, begin
editing paper here.
Mrs. Frank Crouch of Saluda is
visiting in the home of her father.
Mr.. S. J. Watson.
DIR. G. C. Brown of Sumter filled
the pulpit of the Baptist church
on Sunday evening. He wa, greeted
with large audience who heard
him with delight and his message
was one that went to the hearts of
each one.
Miss Ola Smith who is teaching
at Mccormick spent few days here
recently at her home being accom-
panied by her friend, Miss Brown.
Mrs. James Cullum and little son,
are visiting in Batesburg.
Mrs. Carl Richards who has been
visiting in the home of her father,
DR.. Strother, has joined her hus
bard in New Orleans where they
will make their future home.
Visitors to Augusta during the
week were Mrs. Minis Walker, Mis-
ses Nina QUITS. Orlena Cartledge,
Roland QUITS and Archie Lewis and
Miss Kathleen Hart.
Mrs. F. w. Tickling of Bates.
burg is visiting her father, Mr.. w.
L. Qualtlebaum who is still pros
trated, the result of stroke of pa
ralysis last summer.
The members of the Philathea
class gave farewell party one af-
ternoon of the past week for one of
the members, Miss Josephine Mob
ley who so soon will leave them.
The class is bound together by
strong and loving ties, and it is
with feeling of sadness that they
give up a member.
The occasion was held IN the
home of one of the class members.
Miss Martha Watson and the home
y,ao beautifully decoratad in fra