Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-16
JOHNSTON LETTER.
w. CT u. Meeting. Death of
Little Child. Beautiful Re-
ceptions. Lewis-Payne
Marriage.

liam Watt, the 10 months Ola osoy
boy of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Allen Mob
ley died after only a few days Ill
ness. 1t was bright and winsome
child and had twined itself into the
hearts of its fond parents. The deep
est sympathy is felt for them in
their bereavement. The burial took
place on Sunday morning at 10
O'clock at the Mt. of Olives ceme-
terry, DR.. A. T. King conducting
the services.
The W. G. T. u. was held with
Mrs. T. R. Denny on Friday after
noon there being a good attend
ance. The meeting was in celebra-
ton of Jennie Csssedy's birthday,
the subject being the flower mission.
Mrs. o. D. Black who is superin-
tendent of the hower department,
led the meeting and in opening, she
gave some beautiful thoughts con-
cerning the mission. THE story of
the life of Jennie Cassedy" was
read by Mrs. A. T. King; a paper,
Blossoms and big problems" was
given by Mrs. P. B. Waters, Jr.;
A song, Beautiful flowers" Mrs.
James White. The meeting was
tarned over to Mrs. L. Z. Denny
who conducted the business. The
union voted to give s+.o0 on the
county contest fund. Plans were
made for the visit to the County
Home and with the dinner all were
asked to send bouquets to be given
in honor of Jennie Cassidy.
Mrs. Albert Lott has been quite
sick but we are glad to report that
she is better.
Recently Mrs. T. R. Denny re-
ceived communication from Mr..
J.K. Breedin, state campaign lee
turer for national prohibition, ask
.Siags her TO secure for him a party OF
Young ladies to assist him In his
campaign nearby, these to lead in
the song as he finds that good mu-
sic adds to the success of his lee
lures. On Saturday evening, Mrs.
Denny with five young ladies, Mis-
ses Ruth and Annie Thacker, Fran
ces Turner Eula Satoher and Ella
Jacobs went to Grani,eville to be
present at the meeting of Sunday.
They were met by Mrs. J. L. Quin-
by who took charge of tbem.
The recent election for Mayor
and wardens resulted as follows:
w. G. Derrick, mayor; Earl Smith,
clerk; wardens, J. G. LaGrone, M.
E. Walker, H. G. Edison. E. R.
Mobley, j. L. Derrick and D. D.
Grant. These were elected without
any opposition, having served last
year.
Another new enterprise has been
added to the town, that of roller
mill. This Is being installed by
T. r. Milford and J. D. Edison
and will begin operation next week.
The social calendar of the past
week was filled out with many de-
lightful luncheons, teas and after
noon parties for the two brides of
June Is and II, the first of these
events being on Tuesday morning
when Mrs. o. D. Black entertained
in honor of Misses Pauline Lewis
and Elise Crouch with luncheon.
In a shady corner of the veranda,
punch was served by Misses Frances
and Bessie Ford Turner and while
the guests were arriving sweet mu-
sic was enjoyed. A word contest
was held, the idea being to make the
greatest number of words out of the
names of the two grooms-elect, Mrs.
F. M. Boyd being the successful
one. The honorees were presented
with pretty pot plants. A delightful
salad course with iced tea was serv-
ed, a bouquet of daisies being on
each service. These flowers were also
used in the decorations of the rooms.
Miss Elise Crouch was the honoree
of an afternoon party on Tuesday,
this being planned for her by Mrs.
M. W. Crouch. The guests were
served upon arrival with punch by
Mrs. Earl Crouch and Miss Ruth
Thaeker, and passing into the par
Ior were seated for progressive
rook, ten tables being played. The
colors used were pink and white
and sweet peas in these colors were
used about the rooms and on the
tables. Following the games little
Frances and Louise Crouch glided
in, in a ship laden with beautiful
handkerchiefs from those present,
and these the hostess presented to
Miss Crouch. To Miss Pauline