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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-18

IL 1af St: MARY BANNER
~ WEEKLY
o >, .u,,,,. ST. MARY P4E.sn: Ia
livery ai5sDAY. SEPT: IS: 1910:
- ,..,,s have been busy
"; ~ fhs .i p'' week harvesting theF
too p'nd corn o'Op.
,mnt ). our excellent program .o O.
onipt M ~ It the opera house TO-
nllno' !, sn Six reels,
S vons s,,sy.ar Tires and Inner 'oeS
sa: sBsn's'
ser ,.,e pleased to greet on
me a ... s on yesterday Mr.. K. r.
sl INFO Of New Orleans.
!, Gallery Palfrey departed ; On
NV last to resume his studies
La. Ipsa;! .n;.iana State University.
-, ,.c,on was visited by a
!. w. min yesterday, which was
~ beneficial to the crops anu
\ rsnion'
N kinds of Graniteware at
'nly. 81 ycyei's5 and loc store
lade &c Allen and Miss Mol
.i.n have returned from
re- w. ~ Mrs. Sterling Gates at
MY. hpn Rouge.
ux'e I,d,e Thos. NJ. Milling returned
~. w.. The forepart of the week
''u ssm . pleasant visit to his old
um. "a. ID North louisiana.
rider nl has the agency for Good
nj Tires and Inner Tubes
Carbon has entirely disap-
md from this parish, but it
.sa,d enough damage to the
mrs Of stock during it's vista
b.
HE supply Of automobiles con-
,rge s,,e TO grow larger each week, in
IN 4 hce Of the fact that business
- jasssion is said to spread over
'Sn n land.
on.
- Columbia NADIA Electric Globes
'o.' B,uussard & Pecot's, Willow
'nt. meet Ii
Ply 4You Kippur," or the Day of
tenement, is being observed to-
by BY our Jewish citizens. The
1.-THE most sacred of any in
: kJsvish calendar.
:: Judge A. c. Allen has been alb
mt from home this week in
~ bna Rouge attending a meeting
~ dhe Pension Commissioners, Of Z
Which body he is Chairman.
You will certainly regret it, if
!adon't have an umbrella made
af border while Koenig is in town.
M. A. Boudreaux's residence,
Phone 100.
The store building of Mr.. Jacob
Anderson, on upper Main street, t
" been repaired and reprinted, t
lileA adds greatly to the looks OF t.
kbulding. "
iae construction of the good Il
nan not proceeding as fast as ii
nd \ contractors contemplated, a
ed na they hoped to get over seven T
"a lIIs per month. y
dv 40. Is the time to get that new
AZ mN a.. Call and inspect my
he M NEIL MCNEIL's 5 and lOc al
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n assna. Edward Peterman. Ed. .
.a1oussaye and Walter KEN.
NH on Tuesday for Baton n
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'as !. M editor has been confined to ~,
~ :. = I0on oy illness this week, a,
=. =. 80 nope that our readers will -
!" ~ 49, any shortcomings that ~
vappsar in this issue. '' -
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Plum Branch, s. G.
Mrs. Corrie Ryan.

Trenton has sustained an irrepar-
able loss. Such a devout Christian
woman .as Mrs. .Corrie Ryan, the
widow of the lamsnted b. l. Ryan,
was an asset that can: not be valued
too highly. Before succumbing to
the long Illness which she bore 80
patiently and during which her
devoted children ministered to her
so lovingly, she was foremost in
every good work bearing upon the
welfare of the community. life. She
has now entered upon her eternal
rest, deserving the comnendation
well DONE" A beautiful tribute if
paid Mrs. Ryan by our Trenton cor
respondent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Edge6sld, 3. c.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ssnyly.

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Tompkins Smyly at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Albert Dozier,
at Johnston, marks the passing of
the last of her generation. This
connecting link between the remote
past and the living present has been
severed. She was the eldest repre-
sentative of AN old and honorad
Edgefeld family, and in the active
years of her life Mrs. Smyly was
the leading factor in the community
life. This eonsecrated woman has
joined loved ones who preceded
her to the home beyond the skies.
A beautiful tribute is paid her by
our Johnston correspondent.
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
years 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 a 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. Smyly. Mr.. and
Mrs. Claxson Celebrated
Their Golden Wedding,
D.. A. R. Meeting.

Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins Smyly,
the widow of the late Mr.. J. Smyly
died Friday October i, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Do
zier. On October 1, 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
a noble woman of the old type and
of great strength of character, being
a true christian. She was member
Of the. Baptist church and of the
missionary society. AZ 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 Pm. Lott of
this place and Mrs. Pickens Kinard
of Greenwood, and Mr.. St. Clair
iSnyly Of Eastman, GA. She was
kind and. neigbborly 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. ]. 81. Thacker. There
were many floral designs sent by
sympathizing friends, among them
being ones from the missionary So
aiety. the -. 81 sC., tEs Es8 Cen
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
A PINE wHoop1NG COUGH REMEDY.

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 an
ideal cough remedy for children
Each passing year brings for it.
new friends. A family of growing
children cannot afford to be without
| it. 25c. a bottle. -3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Claxton Celebrated
Fiftieth Anniversary of
Their Marriage. sumpt-
nous Feast.

Editor ADVERTISER In the eastern
section of Edgeield county, on the
crest Of sloping hill overlooking
Beechscreek stands beautiful coun
try hoine. Around this home clustei
evidences sof enterprise, peace, and
plenty, and this home is that of oul
beloved fsieads, Mr.. and Mrs. Lew.
is ". gIaxton. In 1851 Lewis V,
Claxton entered the Confederate ar.
my al a member Of Companv A.
10th s. o. regiment, and served
throughout the war between the
states. land q truer, braver soldier
never shouldered a musket.
After the smoke of battle had
passed away Lewis Claxton came to
his home aud began life penniless.
he soon found q helpmate who was
wiling to help him aud to .share
with him in meeting the problems
Of life which come to us all. On the
lst, ,dav of Ocsober, 1865. Miss Mar
garet Aughtrybecame his wife, and
for fifty years Shey 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 he has given
a nice farm. And these splendid sons
and daughters are living examples
of the home training that has been
theirs.
l had the hon6rof attending the
golden wedding 5f: Mr.. and Mrs.
Claxton on October 1 and Lam sure
that ] bayfs cent d day long
az t.G, Remembered asSrne. All Of
II =. Children and their fadIgies were
- M lie, numbering thirty-four ss-asnd
s sssls ran and twp great-a;rand cl
,,.S child was. not d @ S:z
Is CO s. siss reialises .
friends swalied the rnmber present
to something like two hundred,
twenty-four ofiwhorc were Claxtons
of Georgia. Il 9ss joyous occa-
sion. Everybody byeathed 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 lby 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 Mrs. Clax-
ton and their splendid daughters.
sons and sons.in-isw. we left for
our home in Eagefeld with thank
full hearts because it had been oul
pleasure to mingls With friends in
this home.
Edge6sid, 8. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Edgefield Teachers, Greeting.

Edgefield Teachers, Greeting,
The time for opening our rural
schools is now at hand, and, as a
great deal depends on the way our
work is begun, l 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 year
was a good one, but we should not
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 a short con-
versation on any subject that might
interest child and put him at his
ease. This first morning is a strenn-
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 a selection
from the scripture and the Lords
PRAYER in concert, or the teacher
may be Judge of this exercise.
If the teacher SO desires, a 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 list of books
studied the previous year. The idea
is merely to keep them doing some.
thing, because on this first morning
with 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 ls well 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 -aeraH H-ee
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 intelli-
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 hss more important is
the wsna;s9 as thsa confidence. Get
both. saa MA aeastion is solved. l
wish sos asssa Ssa ss yeu a pleasant
yer. aaA ssss sAeA via be benefit
70 As sA sssa sa she commu-
nisghp s4nA Pea lave taken up
ya. I'D seA bs Of service to
Won ME time, can on me.
T RespacttRlly,
| w. w. Fuller,
Co. Supt. Education.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06

ists xsps and 81 SStses ]; lss
Meeting Street and Mssd dsnlss Bet
tie ALLEN and Mary Ashly of Fruit
Hia 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-
I Eioyed the time spent with this cor
dial yoang hostess. After an hour
or so chatting, sewing and listening
to sweet music, delightful salad
course with iced tea was served.
Hon. A. S. Tompkins, Mrs. Ella
Tompkins aud Miss Iua Hill of
Edgefeld 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-
ner Saturday.
Mrs. Sallie Smyly of Charlotte
spent the weekend here with relar
tives.
Mr.. aud Mrs. willis Duncan and
Mrs. ]. W. DsYsrp Of Edgefeld
were here sssaSaay, &si1x among
tothers to atteaa tie 3aasaal Of Mra..
! Elizabeth Tonssaas osel5.
Mrs. w. J. Hstass qaetp Char
lesion last week aa1 Ash ysSs in the
dedication af On. SSsa. sAapsl
whioh has Asss& SbsssN 70 the
memory Of Miss Elizabeth Hyas.
Mrs. Hatohers talk was most a.
teresting one. In the corner stone
J. of this chapel are the names of all
, the Sunbeams in the state, there be-
q Ting twenty.six from the Johnston
!. sunbeams. A young Dane was the
i FIRST one to be baptized in the chap
, ell. In coming issue of the Courier
0 will be found q short message to
r the sunbeams he told to Mrs.
r Hatcher.
q Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Claxton of
Q the Philippi section, celebrate their
Q golden wedding Friday, October
j /, the day also being the seventy
n fifth birthday of the former. There
ls was general reunion of the fami
r ly. This happy couple has been
blessed with seven children and
there are thirty-two grand children
{. and two great grand children and
r all these were present, besides TWEEN
II ty-four relatives from Georgia and
ct nearby relatives and friends. Tht
If day was joyous occasion and every
N one present had good wishes fol
le these two dear ones. There wer'
g. also given gifts in gold among then
y, being beautiful gold broach TO
le Mrs. Claxton and gold links fo
III Mrs. Claxton. Mrs. NJ. w. Clarl
n. who was guest and knowing tina
it, the day was Mr.. Claxton's birthda.
lg carried him alarge bouquet of gol
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
News From Plum Branch.

News From Plum Branch.
On last Sunday morning at /,
o'clock was regular preaching hon
at the Methodist church. Bev. B
Fl. Covington pastor, had succeeded
in getting Rev. Robert Rountree tt
fill the pulpit. Brother Rountret
preached an excellent sermon which
was greatly enjoyed by the ensirt
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
y very forcible way, urging people
to see their error and turn from
their sins before it vas 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;bg
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'-ell
Sunbeam dialogue by a larg-
number of sunbeams and theirrfaiths
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. j. L. Brack-
nell.
Ladies missionary meeting by the
w. III. q. ladies' seated on the platt
form. The meeting was
opened with scripture reading BIZ
s eps thez! ,soeiiety ssesss e 4,
tea Inch was Tea ding Il ne by 81 rs !| !l
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 Pearl 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 sL2'75. and will be
sent at once To the state board by
the w. M. U. as a special offering.
Song, Nobody ever told me OF
Jesus" by Mesdames Harper and
Blackwell.
Dismission, with prayer by the
pastor, Rev. G.. NJ. Sexton.
Although just one week was
spent in arranging this program, it
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 o1
state missions.
MI, nl @ ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06

land they can get as lease to sink
oil wells. This is not buying the
land but just the right to sink a
we'll. When they want one on a
hundred acres of land they pay
$3.50 and the one can go ahead aud
farm and if they sink we'll on your
farm the company pays you all the
damage they do your farm. This is
helping the farmer that owns lit.
tie place out and helping some to
paw for their land that could no,
have been paid for otherwise.
Well, Mr.. Editor / hope to be
with you all next August or before
then if can.
J. j. Garnett,
| c;,,or Tayas
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-06
Mrs. Rena Reardon.

Augusta. Ca, Oct. Mrs.
Rena Reardon, jagged 40 years, died
at 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 Edgefeld.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-21
PEACE PLANS ARE HALTED
WHILE FORD TAKES A PILL

1t was learned today that spies had
been sent to Christlania by belliger
ent nations to ascertain whether any
iulterior motive prompted the peace
cruise
A delegation of Norwegian peace
advocates Is certain to join the Ford
party. Whether they will be persons
iof prominence is not yet known, bu,
the newspapers generally praise Louis
+. Lochner, Ford's secretary, and his
manner OF outlining the purposes OF
the peace cruise.
Three thousand persons attended
the peace meeting under the auspices
of the Minister'S society, last night
There was moderate applause for
Judge Ben B. Lindsey, Governor Hanna
of North Dakota, and senator Helen
King nobinson, of Colorado, the first
speakers
The crowd was dwlndling as Rev.
Charles F. Aked of San Francisco,
the star attraction of the evening,
arose. Aked spoke only few min
utes, saying the general exodus led
him to condense his prepared speech,
Iochner, the last speaker, explained
the object of the mission.
Lochner expressed regret today
when he learned that the Ford party
will not be permitted to hold meetings
in Copenhagen. Some delay in obtain
ing Danish delegates may result he
said, but the success of the peace con
gress will not be disturbed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-21
.porters on the Trail Are
|susy Writing up the Near
by Scenery.

x : d. d. q
gslted nne Press Leased Wire Service. ]
nuI SPRINGS, Va, Dec. 21.-
siaent Wilson and his bride are
IN Hot Springs-very, very still,
Se exact. There's a double guard
secret service men, hotel detec-
= and volunteer hotel employees
aered all around the executive
ples suite of rooms. A news
aSrman will have to work overtime
n,ahe his office believe he is earn
d; nls weekly stipend by the length
dispatches he sends in detailing
s'ory of the presidents honey
me United Press correspondent,
Ever, is working hard. The fol-
r1us news items show it.
Ie press agent of the presidents
- VINO shows symptoms Of auster-
aunefence to the truth, being in
1ewed, said Robert e. Lee once
. cottage here. in fact, on the
sue OF the wing OF the hotel
ssdent o ~ 'i'e
lsmination Of some old books of
nolei revealed that Thomas JEFF
~ once stopped at Warm Springs.
n. " .ne resort and had bought a
~. NJ ol wine for thirty cents.
IN would be made to feel like
" cents, II he'd offer that sum
+
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-21
Head of Party is Sick in Bed
and Crusaders Come
to a Stop.
tBy Charles P Stewart, United Press
Sfaff CorresnOndant

tBy Charles P. Stewart, United Press
Staff CORRESPONDENT
CHRISTTANIA- Dec. 21. - Henry
Ford, who insisted yesterday that his
illness was only slight. was in bed to-
day and it was believed possible his
sickness may be serious Until he IS
fully recovered, the Ford peace party
will remain in Christiania.
In the past twenty-four hours, Nor
wegian public opinion has veered
sharply in favor Of Ford. The news
papers today described Ford as ran
of admfra BILE personality, but continued
to Josh" the delegates, particularly
criticising Nine. Schwimmer. the
Hungarian reace delegate. The Aften-
posten accused Nine. Schwimmer OF
cabling from New York to imaginary
peace committees in Europe for the
purpose of foolins Ford. The Tiden-
steg, leading Norwegian paper, call
ed Ford another Tolstoy," but de-
clared he brought to Europe only his
personality which was insufficient.
His childlilIe faith will be remen
bered long after his mission is for
gotten" observed the Tidensteg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-21
tContinued on Page T.
FRANC

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
PARIS, Dec. 21.-French artillery
demolished a German post on Saint
Leocade plateau, the war Office an
nounced this afternoon and dispersed
moving bodies of German troops near
Aboncourt and BIamont In Lorraine.
'Tn the Artois region, the cannon
ade diminished during the night" said
the official statement. "The Germans
exploded a mine northwest Of Hill 140,
doing no damage. We occupied the
hole made by the explosion.
"From the Somme to the Aisne
there were patrol fights. At Libons
an enemy patrol was driven off by our
fire, leaving several wounded in our
possession"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-21
1l)|E||KE: !

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
BERLIN, Dec. 21. (Via wireless to
SayviIle, L. I.)-ConstantinopIe reports
received here today claimed a great
Turkish victory In the battle that re-
suited when the British troops began
from the SuvIa Bay and
Anzac regions of GaIIipoIl.
"The Turks began general Of
fensive," the disPatches said. "There
was violent fighting on all sectors.
The Turks attacked heavily at An
afarta and Ariburnu. The enemy
launched counter attacks near Sedd-
Ui-Bahr which were repuised, the
Turkish artillery causing heavy losses.
"Turkieh soldiers who had awaited
for months for this movement, show.
ed the greatest enthusiasm. The
Turks finally defeated the enemy at
Anafarta and Arihurnu. The enemy
fled. Turkish troops reached the
ocean at Ariburnu.