Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-10-31
JOHNSTON LETTER.
w. c. T. U. Thoughtful Of
Soldiers. Death of Mr.. Addi-
son Lynch. Civic League
Holds Meeting.

various stations box of home made
candies, and in each box was card
containing, "What Jesus says to the
Soldier, also The card of the w.
c. T. u" Most of the members
sent candy and the committee, as
sorted this, so each of the 81 boxes,
had all kinds. 1t was delightful
and as attractive looking as any
box of morris" and no doubt the
boys will enjoy this.
Those from Johnston are: Regi-
mental Sergeant Chas. Kenney,
Robert Kenney, Corporal Carl
Gaffee, Alfred Haetto, Sergeant
Briee Feagle, Robt. Williams,
Watson Nickerson, Lieut.. d. I.
Ou,zs, Lieut.. Willie Outzs, Capt.
John Warren, Bulah Smith, w. ?.
Stevens, Marvin Barley, I. Il,
Pearce, Lieut.. w. G. Stone, A. q.
Horne, b. F. Lewis, Lieut.. Beverly
Epps, Claud Rushton, Sergeant John
Suber, Lieut.. Leon Scott, Lieut.. Joe
Scott, Lieut.. William Bouknight,
Ben. Huiet, Loami Smith, Fletcher
Horne, Albert Lott, Charlie Riley,
Horace Holmes, Nick Broadwater,
Emmett King.
Mr.. Addison Lynch died here on
last Friday in the home Of his niece
Mrs. G. D. Walker, having come
here about three weeks ago.
For some time his health has been
failing, and it was his desire that
the end come in his old home, and
that his body be placed here In the
Mount of Olives cemetery, beside
the grave of his wife.
Mr.. Lynch had many warm friends
here, made during the time ne was
resident. He was noble christian
man, kindly and gentle, and he
leaves a record of many christian
81 4 or severaI Years, Sis ne was principal
8 of the school here, and upon his
going to Alabama, a number OF
years ago to make his home, he was
also engaged in school work.
The funeral was conducted on
Saturday morning, at the Methodist
church, by the pastor of the church,
Rev. J. H. Thaeker, assisted by DR..
Kilgo, presiding elder of this
D;etr;ct and Rev. w. s. Brook.
Later the body was carried to
Mt. of Olives cemetery and laid to
rest beside the grave of his wife
who died about Is years ago.
Mrs. G. P. Cobb, of this place is
half sister, and IS the only one of
the family now living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wright went
to Newberry on Sunday to visit
Mrs. Beta Wright. -nas
Mrs. Lily Andrews has returned
to Tenn, after a visit to relatives
here.
Mrs. Frank Bland most pleasantly
entertained the we-are-twelve. club
on last Thursday, and each one
present passed two happy hours. A
delicious repast was served.
Ar interesting meeting of the
Civic League was held on Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. E. r. Mobley,
the meeting being conducted by
Mrs. S. J. Watson. The matter of
the yard contest was discussed, and
committee will get out circulars
for distribution concerning this.
Mr.. E. D. Mobley stated that two
trash barrels had been placed on
campus of school and janitor had
been provided with stickers for
gathering up papers.
The U. D. G. will cooperate
with the League by beautifying
their monument plot.
Mrs. NJ. I. Turuer, told of gift
from Berckmann, of $50 rooted
pieces of privet, that he was ready
to give when called for. With this
the League will further beautify the
school campus, by planting a privet
hedge around the unsightly places.
To this, the new century club has
contributed $500.
1t was decide ed to ask the Southern
Railway to put up lattice work
around the freight depot, to prevent
the accumulation of papers.
The matter of the League joining
the Federation was suggested, but
this was to have further consider
alton, before any action was taken.
The members were glad to have
present, Miss Patti Major, County
Demonstration, who gave a very
instructive talk on Beverages,
and exhibited several charts. Her
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