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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Miss Lizzie Harris.

A useful life extending over a
period of more than four score
wears was brought to a close when
Miss Lizzie Harris died at the home
of Mrs. +. M. Warren Saturday.
To Mrs. Warren and her sisters a nd
brothers, this good woman had al
ways been as mother and all OF
them were as devoted and as atten'
tive to her as if she were member
Of the family circle. She was a no
BILE Christian woman, being valued
and appreciated most by those who
knew her best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Death of Mrs. SmyIy. Mr. and
Mrs. Claxson Ce!ebrated
Their Golden Wedding,
D. A. R. Meeting.

Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins SmyIy,
the widow of the late Mr.. J. Smyly
died Friday October /, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Do
zier. On October IL, she would have
been eighty years old, and the last
year of her life she had grown very
feeble, several weeks previous to her
death, being confined to her bed.
There was done for her comfort all
that loving hands could do, but she
gradually grew weaker, the silver
cord was loosed," and she went to
be with God. With just sigh of
rest she fell asleep. Mrs. Smyly was
noble woman of the old type and
|of great strength of character, being
of the. Baptist church and of the
missionary society. As a mother she
knew her work. With affection and
care she reared family of ten soDs
and daughters who honored and
loved her: OF this large family only
-four are left. Mesdames P N. Lott of
this place and Mrs. Pickens Kinard
of Greenwood, and Mr.. st. Clair
iSmyly of Eastman, GA. She was
kind and neighborly and during her
young and active days there were
many deeds of kindness done. She
meant much in the home where she
passed her last years and the little
were her loving care.
The funeral services were conducted
on aSaturday morning at 1890
O'Clock at Mt. of Olives cemetery,
where six of her children are buried,
Pr. A. T. King her pastor, being as
sisted by Rev. J. Ii. Thacker. There
were many floral designs sent by
sympathizing friends, among them
being ones from The missionary so- ]
oiedx, the d. Of ssCs, The q ew Cen
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06

Our popular price patterns and
weaves in wool and wash fabrics are
the most attractive in style and
beauty, and more tempting in their
money-saving possibilities than you
could expect. We have here the kind
you will be glad to choose from,
and at prices you can easily afford
and would be glad TO pay.
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claxton Celebrated
Fifieth Anniversary of
Their Marriage. Sumpt-
uous Feast.

4 Editor Advertiser In the eastern
section OF Edge6eld county, on The
crest of a. sloping hill overlooking
Beech creek stands beautiful coun
try home. Around this home cluster
evidences}of enterprise, peace, and
plenty, and this home is that of oul
beloved fsisads, Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
is v. Claxton. In 1851 Lewis V
Claxton entered the Confederate ar.
my as "a member Of COMPANY A.
10th S. Q. regiment, and served
throughout the war between the
states land a truer, braver soldier
never shouldered musket.
After the smoke of battle had
passed away Lewis Claxton came to
his home aud began life penniless.
He soon found a helpmate who was
willing to help him aud to !share
with him in meeting the problems
of life which come to US all. On the
lst ,dav of Ocseber, 1865, Miss Mar
garet Aughtry became his wife, and
for fifty years they have walked in
life together, sharing the duties and
responsibilities. the joys and sor-
rows, one with the other.
To them have been born eight
children, seven Of whom are now
living-two sons and five daugh-
ters-to each of them be has given
a nice farm. And these splendid sons
and daughters are living examples
of the home training that has been
theirs.
had the hon6rof attending the
golden wedding aof Mr.. and Mrs.
Claxton on October / and | am sure
that ] basesGt@ ltoent q day long
or to-. remembered S.lne. All of
81 e.. Children and their fain:lies were
- o4e, numbering thirty-four s-stnd
:sS;l1 s 1ren and two great-grand cl s
= 49, = = gaiiii child was not q iss sz
ssssiss q ssp ssssls. .feiasi 5ssis:s
friends swelied the namber present
to something like two hundred,
twenty-four ofiwhor, wers Claxtons
of Georgia. Il -, joyous occa-
sion. Everybody breathed happiness
and pleasure. The many golden
presents that this good man and
wife were the recipients of spoke in
silence of the love and esteem in
which they were held iby friends
and loved ones.
At 1880 dinner was announced
and the crowd gathered around the
table in the cool shade of stately
oaks. A more sumptuous dinner l
have never seen. Barbecued meats,
and all kinds of meat that you can
find on an Edgefeld farm and every
conceivable kind of cakes and pies.
The beauty of it all was that this
dinner, except tea. sugar and coffee,
was of home production.
At about 4 O'Clock with many
good wishes for Mr.. and Mira. Clax-
ton and their splendid daughters.
sons and sons-in-isw. we left fol-
our home in Eagefeld with thank
full hearts because it had been oul
pleasure to mingls With friends ii
this home.
| Guest.
Edrefisid. 6. G.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
A PINE wHoop1NG COUGH REMEDY
RESPONDENT

Mothers, DR.. Bells Pine-Tar,
Honey is just the remedy for your
children's cold ailments. The fact
is that pine is a quick enemy Of
cold conditions. Its qualities loosen
the mucous in the throat, soothe
the lungs and open up the air pas
sages. The combination of honey
soothing and pleasant, with the
loosening pine quality makes this al
ideal cough remedy for children
Each passing year brings for it
new friends. a family of growing
children canuot afford to be withou
| it. 25c. a bottle. -3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Edgefield Teachers, Greeting.

Edsefield Teachers, Greeting
| The time for opening our rura
schools is now at hand, and, as {
great deal depends OH the way oul
work is begun, 1 send this message
hoping that you will find something
suggestive. The progress being
made along educational lines should
urge every one connected with the
work to do his or her best to bring
Edgefeld to the front among the
counties of the state. Our last veal
was a good one, but we shoald MOI
be satisfied. We can do better.
On the first day Of school, the
teacher should be on the ground
early, meeting the children as they
come in, learning their names, and
engaging each one in short con
versation on any subject that might
interest child and put him at hif
ease. This first morning is strenu'
GUS time with most children. 1t is
not necessary to hurry about calling
them to order on this the first morn
ing, but give all your time to be
present at the opening exercises: The
exercise may consist of selection
from the scripture and the Lords
prayer in concert, or the teacher
may be Judge of this exercise.
If the teacher so desires, short
talk appropriate to the occasion may
be made, and then proceed with the
enrolment and examination of
books. This will take some time
and those not actually engaged by
the teacher may be kept busy writ
ing name. postofice, comfy and
state, with perhaps a list of books
studied the previous year. The idea
is merely to keep them doing some.
thing, because on this first morning
with a stranger especially, each
child will be studying the teacher
to find any weak points that may be
and the teacher needs that opportu-
nifty with the pupil first.
After examining the books of
each one, it Is we'll to assign sim
pie lesson in reading, writing or
spelling to keep him or her busy
after going to another. A boy or
girl left with nothing to -de."ia be be
more than apt to find something. Do
not be hasty in ordering new books
for pupils, nor take their word for
what they may think they know. 1t
is wise to spend the first few days
with the old books, that an intelll-
gent idea may be formed as to what
books are needed.
The control of rural school is
generally decided within the first
few days of the session. A set of
written rules is not practical. Give
the children to understand that the
rule of right is to govern, and make
that the standard. Be positive with
out being harsh, be kind without
being partial, make yourself a friend
of your pupils without sacrificing
your dignity as teacher. Give them
to understand that you are with
them to help them. When a child
needs correction, be careful to say
what you mean. and mean what you
say.
The sssvest Of your pupils is very
imporsaats has nors important is
the wsna;se as shaM confidence. &c,
both. cad MIA 4pastion is solved.
wish sot Asssa sns ps ysa pleasan'
yer, ana sas sAea VIII be benei'
70 o. aA3sa 4ssa aa hhe eommu
nisx,b w9aA ,Fsa lave taken u;
yasas nd saa BE- Of service tx
yoS X time, can on me.
7 RespaGstRlly,
/ w. w. Fuller,
! Co. Supt. Education
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
News From Plum Branch.

On last Sunday morning at ].
o'clock was regular preaching hon
at the Methodist church. Bev. B
H. Covington pastor, had succeeded
in getting Rev. Robert Rountree te
fill the pulpit. Brother Rountree
preached an excellent sermon which
was greatly enjoyed by the entire
audience. In the afternoon Mr.
Rountree went to White Town. fol
lowed by several friends from Plum
Branch who were anxious TO hear
him preach again, which he did in
a very forcible way, urging people
to see their error and turn from
their sins before it 1as too late.
On last Sunday night at the Bap
tist church, was carried out, a'pro
gram on state mission work, which
was under the management of the
w. M. U. of that church. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Song, From Greenland's icy
mountains
Prayer for state mission work;by
Rev. B. H. Covington.
Solo by little Elsie May Sanders,
which was sung so beautifully that
it stirred the entire audience. This
child is only about six years old
and is a perfect je'rel!
Sunbeam dialogue by a larg-
number of sunbeams and theirrfaith.
full leader, Mrs. w. G. Blackwell.
Recitation by little Matte Lou
Ridlehoover.
Reading by Miss Lillian Sanders on
some Of the needs Of, state mission
work and the condition of our state.
A missionary song by the congre-
cation.
Y. w, A.. dialogue by six, girls,
each of them representing different
missionary causes of our state.
Special music which, was beauti.
fully rendered by Mrs. ]. L. Brack-
nell.
Ladies missionary meeting by the
w. NJ. y. ladies' seated on the plate
form. The meeting was
opened with scripture reading bEl
= lent. he seciety arose,
tss Whiich was reading Ing So Mrs. OF OF
T. Harper from Miss Ruth Pinsoni
of the training school. Then came
the exercise of outstretched hands.
Those that took part were Mrs. r.
E. Coleman, Mrs. j. w. Brackneil,
Misses Ida Sanders. and Pear! Col
lier, Mesdames W.. G.. Blackwell, j.
L. Bracknell, Pierce White, cyan
Cochran, Johnnie Banister, Johnnie
Sanders. At the close was the state
song by the society after which the.
society was dismissed with prayer
by the president. Remarks by Mr..
McAllister were very helpful and
encouraging.
A collection, was taken which
amounted to s;l2'75. and will be
sent at once To the state board by
the w. NJ. U. as, special Offering.
Song, Nobody ever told me of
Jesus" by Mesdames Harper and
Blackwell.
Dismission with prayer by the
pastor, Rev G.. M. Sexton.
Although just one week was
spent in arranging this program, i,
was all that we could expect. We
feel that these ladies' have helped
| the church and community to real
ize more fully the great need q
state missions.
Daffodil
| Plum Branch 6 G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06

Stevens aT q n SStsss
lEesting Stleet ard M dames tsa
tie Allen and Mary Ashly of Fruit
Hill attended the burial of Mrs.
Elizabeth Smyly on Saturday,
Mrs. Earl Crouch was hostess for
the Friday afternoon sewing club
and those present thoroughly en-
Eioyed the time spent with this cor
dial yoang hostess. After an hour
or so chatting, sewing and listening
to sweet music, a delightful salad
course with iced tea was served.
Hon. A. S. Tompkins, Mrs. Ella
Torupkins aud Miss Ina Hill of
Edgeheld spent Saturday with Mr..
aud Mrs. O. d. Black.
Misses Grace and Ruth Tompkins
Of Edgefeld were guests in the
home of MIR. and Mrs. NJ. T. Tur-
uer Saturday.
Mrs. Sallie Smyly of Charlotte
spent the weekend here with relar
tives.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Willis Duncan and
Mrs. J. W. DsYsrp Of Edgefeld
were here sstazd&J, asd1g among
, others to atteaa tie 3sspsasaa Of Ara.
| Elizabeth Tonaasas esRly-
Mrs. w. J. Hst1ss4 saaze Char
I flaston last week naA ah$ vndS in tho
dedication 1f &as ssns sAaptl
which ha :hse& asssHd 10 the
mem0r1 Of Miss Elizabeth Hyde.
MRS. Hatchers talk was a most M-
teresting one. In the corner stone
;. of this chapel are the names Of all
d the Sunbeams in the state, there be-
q Ting twenty-six from the Johnston
J. Sunbeams. A young Dane was the
i first one to be baptized in the chap
D ell. In a coming issue of the Courier
O will be found short message to
r the sunbeams he told to Mrs.
r Hatcher.
n Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Claxton of
e the Philippi section, celebrate their
g golden wedding Friday, October
ii /, the day also being the seventy
n fifth birthday of the former. There
is was general reunion of the fami
r. ly. This happy couple has been
blessed with seven children and
there are thirty-two grand children
Z. and two great grand children ane
r. all these were present, besides TWEEN
If ty-four relatives from Georgia ane
ct nearby relatives and friends. Th'
Of day was joyous occasion and ever!
en- one present had good wishes TO
ne these two dear ones. There wer
s. also given gifts in gold among then
y, being beautiful gold broach TO
he Mrs. Claxton and gold links TO
III Mrs. Claxton. Mrs. NJ. w. Clarl
N. who was guest and knowing tha
it, the day was Mr.. Claxton'S birthda
lg carried him large bouquet OF 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Mrs. Rena Reardon.

Augusta, Ca, Oct. 4.-Mrs.
Rena Reardon, jagged 40 years, died
at a hospital here yesterday and was
buried this afternoon from the
Woodlawn Baptist church, the Rev.
c. R. Hutchings officiating. She is
survived by her husband, John r.
Reardou; her mother, Mrs. Annie
Harris; two brothers, Simeon Har,
ris of Johnston and Joe Harris OF
Edgefeld, and one ..sister, Mrs
J. w. Reese of Edgeield.
land they can get as lease to sink
oil wells. This is not buying The
land but just the right to sink
we'll. When they want one on {
hundred acres of land they pay
$3.50 and the one can go ahead ant
farm and if they sink a we'll on you
farm the company pays you all tn
damage they do your farm. This i
helping the farmer that owns lii
tie place out and helping some t.
pay for their land that could no
have been paid FOR otherwise.
Well, Mr.. Editor l hope to b
with you all next August or befor
then if [ can.
u. Garnett,
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
WILLING TO STAY ON FARM
Children Have Little Thought of Leav. Ing Home Which They Had
 Share In Planning.

! A man who settled on a piece of land made it into an orderly farm. His crops were always good and his ani- mals throve, but the main work that he accomplished was the rearing of family of five children, each one of whom was given an education.
 It was a well-filled farmhouse while the youngsters were small and, nat urally, as they grew the house be- came crowded He then set about building a new dwelling. The old one was moved across the road; the farm teams made an excavation for cellar. Then came the concrete foundation walls, and soon there uprose the frame work of the new house that the fam fly in council had planned.
 Eventually from under the hands of the workmen emerged the completed house with It's bath, open fires. cheery living room, sunny kitchen and sleep ing porches. It was snug fit all around, and the family enjoyed it.; all revelled in the unaccustomed comforts of well-planned, well-built house. The owner has since died, leaving son and daughters on the farm, with no one dreaming of moving to town Breeders Gazette.
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
AS VIEWED BY PHILOSOPHER
Happiness Not Always to Those Who Make Great Catches in the
 Worlds Fish Pond.

We have seen men absorbedly fish ing for wealth, and we imagine that when they fail to get it they are de- feated and disappointed. Neither one. The only men who are defeated in this worldly fish pond are the ones who haul up great bags of gold on their hooks. They are very soon bur dened with the catch, and unable to march comfortably farther along the road. The only disappointed ones are those who have no real purpose in life, and suppose that fishing is an end in itself.
 had great-uncle once who died quite happy and bankrupt. Through. out his life he was jubilantly full of schemes for making a fortune But if his patent Touring mill had ever suc- ceeded, or his method for tanning leather had brought him wealth, so that he had been obliged to have two houses and 20 servants and several suits of clothes and bills and accounts and lawsuits, I am sure he would have died miserable.
 Unfeeling and misunderstanding persons are forever pityins the old maids, and especially those who seem to be always angling for men. But such behavior seems to me quite in- telligible and quite pardonable-espe- cially if they never catch anything. Having begun this game in early life, earlier than I began fishing, and hay ing founded 1t on instincts even deep- CT than mine, they would be silly in- deed now to give up so good sport just because they have found other, and possibly more important, objects in life.-Suburban Life.
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
LAST BATTLE IN BRITAIN
Was the Victory of the Duke of Cum berIand Over the Adherents of
 Charles Edward.

The last battle fought on the soil of Great Britain took place in the mid de of the eighteenth century. While, George II was engaged in the war of the Austrian succession Charles Ed ward, who was called the young pre- tender, grandson of King James II of England, landed in Scotland and made two attempts to obtain the throne of his ancestors. He was vic torious in the battle of Prestonpans, but the duke of Cumberland, son of George II, having been recalled from the continent to take command of the kings forces, the pretender was en- tirely defeated at Culloden Moor. plain in Scotland, four miles from in- verness. This was the last battle fought on the island of Great Britain, and took place April Is, 1746, and it was also the last attempt on the part of the Stuart family to recover the throne of Great Britain. Charles Ed ward Stuart escaped to France after he had wandered five months in the Highlands. He died in Rome January 30, 1788. The duke of Cumberland gave no quarter. The wounded were all slain, and the jails of England were filled with prisoners, many of whom were executed. Among the lat ter were Lords Balmerino, Kilmar- nook and Lovat. Lovat being the last person who was beheaded in England.
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
Our Ideal of Perfection,

The modern world has a new and elaborate dogma of the body, but con- viction eff it exist) in regard to the soul is tentative and wary. For many past years the faith has been taught, the belief has been growing, that physically fit of necessity means men, tally fit, that physical power is the measure of mans efficiency. The one glory of our college life lies in it's sports, and education of muscle. The only ideal of perfection now in evi- dence is an ideal of physical perfec- tion; for this, no sacrifice is too great, no case too onerous. Images of per feet bodily development are kept be. fore the young-the Apollo, with beauty of sinew and muscle; but the face of the Christ is growing ever more and more dim before their eyes. and Is more and more apologetically presented, if presented at all.-At- lantic.
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
POSSIBLE TO BE TOO GOOD
Writer in Woman's Magazine Gives Some Wise Advice to Others
 of Her Sex.

Women mourn and rail at mans un- faithfulness, but it is only fair to re- member, when such shortcomings are brought up against man as set over against woman, that Lilith was just as truly woman as was Eve. In our accusations and recriminations we too often forget that mans faithfulness to good woman is usually encouraged by the wiles of bad one. and that more often than not woman stands at each end of the path that stretches from heaven to hell.
 We forget, too, by what dear and lovable things man may be held to the fair and honest ways of life. An eager comradeship with him in the things for which he cares. good hu- nor in sunshine as well as in storm, an casy-going conscience as to the smaller duties of life, and an abiding love. for frills and laces, these are the gentle virtues that will serve to keep
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
DREADFUL TO THINK ABOUT
One Cannot Help but Feel That Bar. ney Was Something of
 Pessimist.

Timothy McNulty was boss of sec. tion of a southern railway which in- cluded several tunnels. Timothy had as his guest Barney Mahoney, new arrival from old Ireland and together they were making an inspection of the road one morning. As they neared one of the tunnels they were greeted with the piercing whistle of the limit ed, and stepped aside until 1t had passed. Barney stood in open mouthed wonder as the fast train neared, passed and entered the tun- nel at the rate of 50 miles an hour. "Ain't that foine,' said Timothy, as the last car finally disappeared. Talk about yer wunderful invintions, Where'll yer find anythin' ter bate that?"
 Barney was awestruck, and 1t was some moments before he could ade- quately express his thoughts.
 "Yis, Timothy, 'tis foine," said he, finally, Out I was jist thinkin' what turrible thing 'twould be if it should miss tn hole!"-Harper's Magazine.
The Huttig news., 1915-09-18
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 594 F. & A. M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock Visiting Masons always welcome.
 c. T. Thompson, ". M. c. A. Berry, See'y
 HOWARD CHAPTER, No. 122. R. A. M.[meets every first and third Thurs day evening at Masonic hall Visiting companions welcome.
 L. F. Magee, H. P. R. w. Beede, Secy
 HUTTIG CHAPTER No. 52o, Order of the Eastern Star, meets every first and third Friday evening at z:5o o'clock. Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
 Mrs c. A. Berry, w. M. MRS. L. G. GIBSON, Sec'y. HUTTIG LODGE No. 54s I. o. OF. meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting brethern cordially invited to attend.
 A. p. Holtsford. N. G. E. L. WARE, Secy.
 HUTTIG REBEKAH LODGE No e6. meets every Monday night at z:5o o'clock Visitors are invited.
 Mrs. Dona Holtsford, N. G. MRS. MAY CLAYBAU6H, Secy. SWEET BAY CAMP No. 4llW.O w. meets every first and third Saturday eye- nings. Visitors made welcome.
 L. M. Despair, c. c. J. c. BRIDGES. Clerk.