Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09

weeks is now at nome, anu Hei
friends are glad to know that she Is
much improved.
A patriotic rally Of the colored
people was held here one evening OF
the past week, and at this time they
pledged to support their country,
and were ready to enter service
when called upon. The meeting
was held in Bethel Methodist church
and presided over by the pastor,
Rev. w. H. Evans, who is a good
preacher, and is leading his people
we'll. He was assisted by Rev.
Holmes, of Augusta, and Rev.
Franklin of Mine Creek. The ad-
dresses made by these we're filled
with loyalty and patriotism. In
vited to the meeting were the white
people, and especially the ministers.
Rev. w. S. Brooke spoke to them
on Practical Dont's," urging them
not to have anything to do with
anyone who spoke against the
United States Government, but in
advent of such, to report TO an
officer.
Rev. J. II. Thacker told Of how
the white people appreciated the
loyalty of the colored race, and
spoke of how they could aid.
Mr.. S. J. Watson spoke on
Preparedness" and urged the
larger planting Of crops and gardens.
The Mary Ann Buie Chapter, D.
of c., met on Thursday afternoon
with Miss Eva Rushton with full
meeting and many good reports.
Two new members had been gained
during the month. Fruit and
flowers had been sent to Veteran
Claxton, who is i'll at his home near
town.
The chapter decided to make a
contribution in getting flowers to
decorate the soldiers graves at
Camp Chase, Ohio, it not being
considered practical to send flowers
such distance. Plans were con-
sidered and perfected for Memorial
Day, the speaker for the dsy being
Mr.. Haddon Johnson of Aiken.
The pupils of the high school will
take part in the parade and will
decorate the monument to the Con
federate dead and the graves of
soldiers in the cemetery.
The Children of the Confederacy
will sing Gather Flowers" very
effective song that was sung at the
State U. D. c., Convention,
On this occasion the prize offered
by the chapter for the best essay on
, Albert Sydney Johnson" by thc
c. of c., vii! be presented by the
!, Historian, Mrs. O. D. Black. The
prize is the three historic books of
, John Est n Cook, "Surry Of
Eagles Nest,'' "Hilt to Hit" and
'Mohun." Miss Mary Waters was
the winner of the prize.
The picnic for the veterans which
was always held on June 3, will be
postponed as several of the veterans
, will be at the Reunion in Washing.
ton. This will be held at the home
Of Nrs Martha Ed wards
The War Relief detachment oi
= the y. OF c., will soon take up first
aid work. The books have beer
sent for. and one of the physicians
will instruct this body.
The Jefferson Davis obelisS wa:
discussed, with the project on foot
for raising funds. Any chap
ter filling the lutte banks will
dimes to the amount OF five dollar:
will have its name carved on the
monument. This chapter has one
OF the banks.
Mr.. w. w. Turner arrived on
Sunday from Pittsbur@: Pa, coming
to enlist, prefcrring to enlist in
Soulh Carolina. Mr.. Turner was
an electrician in the Westinghouse
Electric Co., and a position is ready
there for him whenever he shall be
able to take up work with them
again.
Mr.. Frank Kenny, who was to
have graduated in Jane at Clemson
College, catae home on Saturday to
enlist for service for his country
His diploma was granted him, as
we'll as to all the senior class of ihe
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