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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Personal Mention.

DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Hart of SCHUYLER
are visiting DR.. Hart's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Hart. DR.. and Mrs. Hart will
soon go to Baltimore, where the doctor
will take up special work at Johns Hop
kins. During the stay Of their parents
in Baltimore, the children. Vance, Shir-
ley and Billy. will be with their grand
parents in Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Past Festivities.

Miss verda sanborn entertained the
Loyal Daughters club at her home last
Monday evening in Bensonhurst
During the evening readings were given
by Misses Edith Calvert, Verda Sanborn
and Mrs. ]. Calvert.
Supper was served 20 twenty guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Society Notes Personal Gossip Entertainments Club DOING

Caldwell leave for Excelsior Springs this
evening TO join Mr.. Burke. who Is at the
springs Mrs. Caldwell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Burke will return home I'm ten DAYS.
Mrs. william T. Martin will be home
In two weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Today's Affairs.

Mrs. ii. A. Eggerss entertained at an
afternoon bridge for Miss Irene Matthey
Of Davenport.
The Vesta chapter OF the Order OF the
Eastern Star give card party this even
ing at the Masonic temple.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
For Nine. Claussen.

Miss Olga Storz entertained at her home
this afternoon at small informal lunch
con for Madame Julia Claussen. The liv-
ing rooms and table were decorated with
yellow jonquils and white spring flow
ers. which was the color scheme Of the
luncheon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Change Of Date.

The date OF the annual meeting and
reception OF the Omaha Fine Arts So
ciety has been changed from April Is to
April "a. The affair will be held IN the
home of Mrs. Charles Thomas Kountze.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23

o'clock this afternoon at their home for
their guest Mrs. Daniel Webster Fergu-
son of Chicago. The rooms will be dec
GRATED in pink hyacinths.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23

at the orpheun this evening, Those pres
ent viii be:
Messrs. and Mesdames--
Harry Van Brunt, Messrs;--
George Mayne, Edward Hart.
Frank Hass. George Wright.
@. r. Stewart
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Future Bride HOnored.

uLuEc bTluS AOuOISu'
Mrs. Samuel Harding and Mrs. Benia-
min Harding entertained at a shower
Tuesday afternoon at the Loyal for Miss
Elizabeth Castleman, who will be mar
ried April II to Mr.. Harry Rubenstein.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Informal Tea.

Mrs. Frank w. Bacon and Miss Lucille
Bacon give an Informal tea from to 6
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
'It is Simply a Perfect Dress"

Notice the through the hips where much neededbut
notice. that the fit perfect and it not look ungny That
design Of the garment Isn't just stylish
be?'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Nina Taylor Dresses
For Home and Porch Wear

Are noted for their stylish yet comfortable design They sturdy
of the whipped waist the bunhoes
splendid fabrics them Yet they stylish that
itate them the porch the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23

Those present were.
Nfnsar. ..1 nEua-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08
JOHNSTON LETTER
Pleased With the County Fair
Death of Mrs. Harrison Scott.
The Church Debt Paid.
A New Club.

The Edgefeld Fair afforded three
very enjoyable days for many from
here. 1t is always pleasure to go
to Edgefeld, but to be there with so
many attractions, made it all the
more so. The exhibits were fine,
and all of the floats were beautl.
full, some being most original, and
no State Fair has ever exhibited
better. The fair not only afforded
sight seeing, but the meeting up
with so many friends and relatives
made it doubly pleasant. Several
of the Judges in the various depart
ments were from here, and this
courtesy was sincerely appreciated
We hope for another fair next year
and Johnston should be there with
more floats, and especially one from
her excellent school.
Mrs. Harrison Scott died at her
home here on Friday, after only
few days illness. For many
years she has been in frail health,
but was able to be about with her
friends, and her sudden passing
awav. was . shock to her many
friends, and every one is grieved
that this gentle, kindly woman is
no more.
She was consecrated Christian
woman, and the example of her life
is one for emulation. She was a
loyal member of the M. E. Church;
she was true to the cause OF Christ,
true to her friends, and true to all
that was good.
Her presence in the immediate
home circle and with the neighbor-
ing friends, was beautiful and sweet,
and her kindly touch was often telt
by needy ones, so her going to the
Heavenly Home, Will S
a sad loss to those lef
She leaves devote
four children, Me :eM
Mitchell Walter Der
,,,53 Harry Scott
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Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The November meeting of the
w. G. T. U. was held on Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Milton Jones, who entertained IN
her accustomed kind and hospitable
way.
A very encouraging number were
present, and the business consisted
of the decision to hold Rummaee
sale on Saturday week, and some
preparations were made for the OBJ
servance of Worlds Temperance
Sunday the coming Sunday in each
of the schools of the town.
Little Mary Lille Byrd recited a
humorous selection about keeping
the corners of the mouth turned
down."
The programme called for an ex.
perience meeting, and number OF
the members responded, giving
some of the benefits they had de-
rived from becoming white ribbon
adherents. The next meeting Will
be with Mrs. Chalmers Hughes IL
December.
The hostess, Mrs. Jones served
delightful salad course with whip
ped cream and coffee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08

1. .u..u..lul uance was given on
Halloween night at Wise's Hall by
the young ladies of Trenton. Wis
itors were present from Edgefeld.
Johnston, Aiken aud Augusta. Mus
ic was furnished by a band from
Aiken, and the evening will be long
remembered, for the many delight
full pleasures it afforded.
Miss Elherta Bland, from Aiken,
came over for the masquerade Hal
lowe'en dance and was the guest of
Miss Maude Belts.
Friends of Mrs. Emma Atkins
will be grieved to know that she is
quite indisposed. She is with her
sister, Mrs. Susie Miller.
Miss Dollie Bettis has returned
home after visit to Miss Agnes
Flythe or Augusta.
Mrs. Emma Bouknight has gone
to Dallas, Texas, to attend the Ma
tional Convention U. D. G.:
Mrs. J. D. Mathis. ,Tr., entertain
ed her Embroidery Club on Satur-
day, from three-thirty till six. A
salad course with tea was served.
Mrs. Sara Shuler from Batesburg
and Mrs. Mamie Tillman from
Edgefeld were guests of Mrs. B. Il.
Tillman on Monday.
Miss Howard from Buck Island,
was the weekend visitor of Miss
Margie Ryan.
The D. A. R. had call meeting
on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Is.
J. Day.
Mr.. Douglass Wise from Bath,
spent Sunday with the home folks.
Mrs. J. D. Mathis, Jr., entertain
ed with two tables of bridge Satur-
day evening. After the game de-
lightful refreshments were served.
Mrs. Stewart from Greenville is
visiting at the home of Prof. and
Mrs. Stewart.
Mr.. Pearce Walker. Misses Nan.
ME Walker and Callie Ramsey,
from North Augusta, were recent
guests of Mrs. J. R. Moss.
Miss Lula Roper is welcome
visitor among her relatives and
friends here.
Mr.. William Durisoe has return
ed to Washington after visit to
Mrs. Julia Holland.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08
Very Pleasant Entertainment In
Rehoboth Community.

The ladies of the Rehoboth w.
M. S. entertained in a most charm
ing manner last Saturday afternoon,
at the home of Mrs. P. P. Doolittle
III honor of Miss Julia Strom, the
popular bride-elect of Nov. 2l.
When in a round of merriment
and pleasant conversation. the little
honoree was unconsciously. seated
beneath a parasol suspended from
the ceiling, Miss Lucille Culbreath,
in her bright and witty manner re-
peated few appropriate lines in
regard to Showers from above;
Showers of love-" etc., gave the
parasol tilt and the bride-elect
was covered with heavy shower
of linen. Most of these beautiful
gifts were the own bandiwork of the
members of this society.
The hall, parlor and living room
were elaborately decorated in chrys-
anthemums, roses and ferns. After
each had penned a good wish in the
Bride s book" we were invited in
to the dining room to partake OF
dainty and delicious refreshments.
This room was most artistically ar
ranged, the color scheme, white and
green, being carried out in the min
utest detail.
A large, white bell being above
the beautifully appointed table,
while streamers of green and white,
and tall vases of carnations lent a
charm Of loveliness to the scene.
The bride-elect received tract from
the President of the society. Souv-
enirs of dainty slippers, bearing in
gold letters the date of the ap-
preaching marriage, were given to
each guest.
Our little honoree wore stylish
gown of nut brown charmeuse with
touches of pink, which harmonized
beautifully with her rosy complex
ion and wealth of rich brown hair.
Miss Strom has been a faithful
and efficient member of our society,
and has served as treasurer for the
past four years. We are loath to
give her up, for in doing 80, we feel
that we are losing - 77'l'--7t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08
MT. ZION.
Very Successful Union Meeting.
Good Attendance. Good
Speeches. Grist Mill
and Ginnery.
Written for last week. }

The event toward which our COM
munity has been looking forward
for some time has come and gone:
That is the Union meeting. Every
thing conspired to make this an ex-
ceedingly enjoyable occasion. The
weather and the seasons play very
important part in our enjoyment,
and the success of our plans. In
these respects we were fortunate,
for October, always beautiful, was
never more gracious and smiling
than on the opening day, and gracs
ed our meeting in her lovely dress
of green, and crimson, and gold.
This earth is so beautiful sometimes
that it is good to be alive, just 70
look at it. We sometimes wonder
if Heaven could. possibly be more
To our liking than this earth. But
I meant to tell you about sthe Uns
ion. a
On Saturday, there was not {
large crowd, but there were some
choice spirits among those "he
were there. All of the delegates
did not come. nor were all of the
speakers present; nevertheless, toe
program was carried out In full,
and all of the suggested topics were
discussed in interesting and instrucS
tive speeches. Those who spoke
were, Revs. J. T. Littlejohn, T. +.
Lanham, and J. A. Gaines, ann
Messrs. S. B. Mays and W|A
Gaines.
On Sunday, there was a large
crowd, many visitors being present
from a distance. On the chuach
ground, great change which has
taken place in Edgefeld county
within the last three years was strlk-
ingly noticeable. That is, the great
;.;"raase in the number; of automos
- q rsfsisxS5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08
HARDY'S HAPPENINGS.
Sick Folks Are Returning Home.
Il Mrs. H. F. Cooper's Crys-
tai Wedding. Plenty of
Hog and Hominy.

The sick folks were returning
home Saturday. Mrs. Georgia Nc
3Kie brought Mrs. Luta Baynon
home with her and Mrs. Julia
Townes, who had gone down with
iher. Mrs. Baynon had been on a
visit to her friend, Mrs. Sacre, and
while there, was sick the whole
time. Hope now she will improve,
although she was feeling quite bad
ly Sunday and Monday.
8 Mrs. Bunch was also quite sick
Saturday night. Glad she was bet
Ter Monday.
Mr.. Henry McKie brought Mrs.
Tom Miller home from the hospital
Saturday, and carried the lady that
5went up with her back to Augusta
In the afternoon. Glad Mrs. Mil
der was so much better she could
leave there, and hope she Will con-
stinue to improve.
While In Augusta, we met up
with Mrs. H. F. Cooper, and thank
led her for her kind remembrance of
an old friend, by the invitation to
Iher Crystal Wedding, Nov. IA.
we hear lots of talk about it, and
we suppose there will be quite a
large number in attendance. We
wish for them many, many, years of
happiness yet to come. Hope that
all things will work right so we
can attend.
/ We also met Mrs. Williams, who
moved last fall from the Cross
Roads. Glad to hear that she is
better than when we saw her last
Spring.
Mrs. Georgia McKle's baby girl,
Lois, was quite sick Saturday. We
have not heard how she is, but sup
pose she is better, as Master Willie,
Misses Marjorie, Alice and Doro-
thy, attended services in North Au-
gusts and brought visitors home
thnm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08
COUNTY FAIR.
Large Attendance. Creditable
Exhibits. Gcod Address by
Col. Watson. Three Beau
tiful Parades.

Owing to the financial depression
resulting from the war in Europe
the members of the Edgefeld Coun-
ty Fair Association made no effort
to hold a fair in the falls of 1914
and 1915. But during the past
summer, after the return of prosper
ity was evidenced on every hand,
he managers decided to hold a fair
this fall, November l, 2, being
selected for the dates. AS soon as
Major r. S. Anderson returned
from Washington early in October,
be threw himself unreservedly into
the enterprise and contributed very
largely to the success of the fair.
At first, he directed his attention
toward putting the buildings and
grounds in frst-class condition, and
as the date for the fair approached
and during the fair he looked after
many details, altogether contribut-
ing large measure of valuable ser
vice.
The weather last week was ideal
and the occasion was in some res
poets ideal. Some of the depart
meuts were particularly strong, not
ably the stock department. Some
of the horses, mules and colts
would have done credit to any fair
IN the country. Many persons were
surprised that there was so much
fine stock in the county. This in
creased attention to stock raising is
one of the results of the fairs that,
have been held in the past. Some
of the other departments were very
good, the weakest being the agri-
cultural or field crops department.
Some of the few exhibits we're very
fine, but there should have been ten
times the number. The appearance
of this department was a reflection
on the farmers of Edgefeld county
ON those who took no interest and
made no exhibits.
TL- .--L:i:. II -
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worlu -
respect. And our pru,.-
enjoying this MODE 81 locomotion.
They can sympathize with the old
negro woman who was taking her
first joyous ride on the railroad
train. Overcome by the rhythmic
motion, she exclaimed, Hum, hum,
I'm a ridin um some. Pm jest hit
tin de groun' in de high placeS!'
But like the widow Bedott, have
digressed again. I must get back
to the Union. The first service on
Sunday morning was of course that
of the Sunday School, which is con-
Quoted by Mr.. w. ]. Gaines. lie
hailed this opportunity to bring In
something of fresh interest, and so
secured addresses from Mr.. j. ii.
Courtney, of Trenton, and Prof.
Mellichamp, Principal of the Red
Hill school. Mr.. Courtney's ad-
dress was on modern methods of IL
lustratlng the topic of the lesson.
He did this by using object illus
trations of the lesson for the day,
giving altogether an entertaining
and instructive address.
Prof. Melllchamp spoke on the
value of faithfulness and regularity
in the discharge of dutv, showing
that these qualities were of para
mount importance in the up-build-
ing of good Sunday School. His
remarks were thoughtful, practical,
and timely; and while disclaiming
any ability as a speaker he showed
himself no mean hand at the art.
The sermon for the morning hour
was by Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, from
the text, How can two walk to-
gether except they be agreed. His
subject was "Progressiveness in
Mission Work" and he argued the
necessity of unity among the work
ers for the accomplishment of this.
The writer was sorry not to have
heard this excellent sermon.
The dinner hour was unusually
enjoyable, for the people who had
iolted there in cars were more than
ready for the bountiful feast which
was spread before them. This is
another respect in which old, or
rather new, Mt. Zion is not going
to be out done. There is no church
anywhere which entertains more
lavlshly or more cheerfully.
Assembling in the church after
dinner, the congregation listened at
tentively to sermon by Rev. JOS
A. Gaines, from the text, Good
Stewards of the Manifold Grace Of
God" Stewardship" is the title
of this discourse, it being one of a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08

a larger exhibit even.
After the parade Thursday, COL.
E. J. Watson, commissioner Of ag-
riculture, delivered an instructive
address about the coming of the boil
weevil and urged diversification-
Col. Watson is always well received
by Edge6eld audiences.
The fancy work department and
the household department were
good, but the ladies are entitled to-
the credit for this. The flowers in
the woman's building were also very
pretty and added much to the fair,
There were also some very credita-,
bile exhibits IN the poultry building,
but many persons who could have
entered fowls made no effort to ar
range an exhibit.
The ladies of the Civic League
and Cemetery Association were on
duty all three days. from the early
hours of the morning till late in the
afternoon, serving the great hungry
throng. They served the large
crowd wonderfully well, realizing
for their work about s4O0, gross.
As heretofore, the parades were
very attractive features of the fair
Wednesday afternoon the parade of
decorated adult and child's rigs
was held, being formed as follows:
Misses Hortense Woodson and Ele-
amor Minis, white rig and white
horse. lst prize.
Misses Marie Holson and Eileen
Harling, dafodil rig with black
horse, End prize.
Miss Hazell Dorm, a beautiful
wistaria rig with white horse.
Next came the children's rigs as
follows: Misses Gladys, Ann and
Mary Lawton, white rig, lst prize.
Misses Mary and Martha Thur
mond, orange rig, End prize.
Jack Feltham and Efiie, Allen
Lott, patriotic rig.
The parade Thursday afternoon
was composed of trades displays,
decorated automobiles and floats, as.
follows:
Floats: Civic League, lst prize;::
w, G. T. u, End prize; L. A. r.
U. D. c., and Halloween float
arranged by Mrs. W. L. Dunovant.
Trades displays: Collett & Mitch
ell, lst prize; Israel Mukashy, End
prize; Dorm & Minis, M. A. Tay-
lor, Chero-Cola Company, Edgefel6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08

VI. It's, trading knives, vls
~ ..n house to house on Sun
..ay, and not recognizing your S. s.,
is surely an unsafe method. Yes,
sadly mistake to never be recall
ed.
Our time is important, every mo-
ment of it, par cularly the early
childhood days, AID we do feel, that
should parents neglect then to inn
press upon the child the fact, that
their life is not theirs to idle away,
their task will grow more difficult
as the years 60 be. Oh! what might
we expect. if we should raise our
boys and girls with no knowledge
of the Sunday School, duty neg.
lected, life incomplete.
"Our orchards and our gardens,
We till with jealous care;
But child plants neglected,
Are dropping everywhere
The Social Circle meets on next
Wednesday p. m. at Mrs. Luther
Timmermans, Mrs. Mamie Bussey
leader.
The Y. w. AS are planning
somewhat for public meeting soon.
The Sunbeams are actively at work
now, and like the Y. w. AS
they have a regular and a good
leader.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Alton, from
Callison. Greenwood county, visit
ed the latter's sister, Mrs. Nick
Grihis last week.
On account of sickness, our teach
er at Flat Rock was prevented tax
ing active part in Children's Day at
the fair. Best wishes for the day.
Grain sowing is the order of the
dav, and we are glad to see it, for
success is not attained on the farm
without continuous growing of
crops. Seed sowing time all the
while; SO might it be.
The automobiles are getting to be
as common around here as buggies.
Several have been purchased within
a short while, and we hear more are
contemplated, buying with that
twenty cents per lb cotton. A
surer investment for one without a
bank account would be to start that
first, and then will have draw
coming to help run the machine.
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Red Oak Grove News.
Written for Last Week.

The union meeting at Clarks Hill
was we'll attended from Red COAX
Grove. Messrs. Zimmerman, Crit
ifs, Bussey, Shelton, also Mrs. Ma
mie Bussey attended on Saturday,
reporting good meeting, but the
attendance was small, as is usually
the case, and am sure the Saturdays
meetings are the most instructive,
at least, we find them so.
Our Sunday School is moving
along very well, but we need help
the interest and enthusiasm on
the part of the older church mem
Ners. Most parents seemingly drift
--~t in re
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-11-08

Great clothes are those new
style" garments, all wool, stylish
and durable. In mixtures and solid
colors, $3.50 10 $4,000.
F G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga.
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WlICu uio r.~
fine corn. That is the way tor ali
the farmers to be, able to have plen,
ty of hog and hominy at home, also
wheat and oats for their stock.
Flour is so high, also corn, meal
and meat, and Irish potatoes have
been very scarce and high all the
year. Eggs are at premium, also
better,
We can't see how the poor people
in cities are to live. Coal and wood
have advanced in price, and there is
great deal of suffering, necessarily
among the poor people.
~oo>.>~-o~
series on that subject. In the usual
vein of it's author, this sermon is
full of interesting and Logical
thought.
The Union now came to a close
with the announcement that the
next one would convene with Ebe'
nezer church. at Trenton, on the 9Th
Sunday in December.
Crop gathering has been pushed
forward with great rapidity in oul
neighborhood during this fine fall
weather. Though the cotton crop
is not heavy, all seem cheerful and
hopeful on account of the fine price.
Our people are getting good prices,
too, for hogs, calves, butter, eggs,
and other produce.
Mr.. w. A. Pardue has been do
ing fine business at his gin this
fall. He has recently installed a
grist mill, also, and is now turning
out corn meal of excellent quality.
Miss Lillias Weeks accompanied
her uncle, DR.. J. R. A. Whitlock,
to his home in Tremonton, Utah,
where she is to receive liberal ed
ucation before her return home.
This is piece of good fortune upon
which she is to be congratulated.
Rev. Jos. A. Gaines and family
spent the month of October here
with his father, Mr.. ". ]. Gaines,
while repaias were being made on
the parsonage in Trenton. The
work being completed, they have
now gone to take up their abode in
their new home.
Miss Mary Gaines is now teach
ing the Anderson school, near the
Aiken-Augusta trolley line. She is
pleasantly located, but has to use a
horse and buggy to reach her school.
This, though, is good from stand
point of health and pleasure.
Miss Fannie Pardue has returned
to her teaching in Lancaster county.