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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
HARDY's HAPPENINGS.
Miss Stevens Entertained De
ightfulIy. MIR. and Mrs.
Briggs Entertain in New
Home. Sickness.

Here I'VE come again. A few
days of lovely weather, after rair
and wind, We appreciate it tee,
for gloomy weather always has 6
depressing effect on US all.
Miss Beatrice Stevens entertain
ed mostaelightfully at her home,
MagnolH Heights, new years even,
ing with q dinner party, in honor
! or her Saiuest, Miss Parker from
TenneseS. The decorations were
most elaborate color scheme of red
and green being used in the dining
room and parlors. Covers were
laid for sixteen. The guests in
cluded were, Misses Burmah, Bar
ker, Tenn, Emma Bouknight, Mat
tie Harrison, Fannie Miller, Laurie
Moore Trenton; Theresa Bunch, N.
Augusta; Messrs. F. B. Parker, M.
E. Bunch, North Augusta; George
Day, Bettis Bouknight, P. B. Wise
William BouknigFt, J. NJ. Vann,
Wright Moore, Trenton; L. w.
Lyeth, M. Murphey, Jr., Augusta.
Those assisting in entertaining were
the hostess's sisters, Mrs. J, G.
Wertz, of Columbia, Mrs. L. D.
Swearinsen, and Mrs. D. R. Day,
of Trenton.
Mics Barker wore an elegant
gowniof pink, georgette crepe and
chamuese with killarney roses. Miss
Stephens wore salmon crepe de
chine with silver trimmings and
roses. Every one enjoying the
evening to the fullest, and wishing
all that new years may be as happy
rs that in the years to come.
Mra. Willie Walker entertained
q few friends at her home in North
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
CLARK'S HILL.
Lovely Social Function at clap.
py Hail." MIR. and Mrs.
Sharpton Celebrate Sill
yer Wedding.

The old year with its joys snt
sorrows bas gone. The new yea
has stepped upon its sacred soil
still the memory of the yule-tidt
fingers. Christmas day so enjoya
bly, spent, the meeting of so many
friends in the hospitable home oi
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Adams, OF
Clark's Hill, a day long to be re-
membered by every one there.
Christmas is usually a home gath
ering day spent with oug own fam.
lily, but not so with these dear peo-
pie, it was neighbor gathering
day.
Happy Hail." the old time name
of this grand old place was not Hap
py Hall in'name only, for we were
indeed happy to be there.
Words are inadequate to express
the beauty of the occasion. The
wealth of the old time Southern
home could not have entertained
more sumptuously, and from the
very minute you entered the great
Hall, you caught the Christmas
spirit, for every where was Christ
mas cheer and welcome. The din.
ing room was like dream land-by
the soft candle light we bel cid
evergreens, begonias, ferns and car
nations.
A great table l9 x IL, seating
twenty two guests, five course
dinner was beautifully served. Dur.
ing this time the arty made many
drawings from the center of the ta-
ble by a ribbon card, card request
ing each guest to do something, tell
4 joke, tell a story, the funniest ex-
perience Of HE life, their courtship
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
Enthusiastic Meeting in Interest
of Prohibition.

The Methodist church was tht
scene of very inspiring occasion
on Sunday evening when, under tht
auspices of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, ali the church
es united to discuss through their
representatives the very timely sub
ject of prohibition in its varied
phases.
The devotions were conducted by
Rev. A. L. Gunter, pastor of the
church, at the door of which the
choir sang in chorus, Prohibition
Victory"
Mr.. J. L. Minis was then called
upon to tell some facts concerning
the progress of prohibition which
he did in ten minute talk. This
was followed by professional of
the twenty-four dry states, demon
strated by as many little girls car
rying white banners with names of
the states placed upon them, and
others carrying banners with mot
toes, For God and Home and Ma
tive Land" "A Saloonless Nation
in >l}2o" and Eternal Vigilance is
the Price of Liberty"
Mr.. Gunter introduced the pro-
cessional of states and followed
with talk on the gallon-a-month
law, a very pertinent question at
this time.
The Triumph Song" was given
in a quartette by Miss Miriam Nor
ris, Mrs. E. J. Norris, Rev. A. L.
Gunter and Mr.. E. J. Norris.
The Attitude of the Press" was
presented by Rev. R. G. Shannon
house, announcing the fact that
over $50 daily newspapers refuse TO
publish, wbiskey advertisements and
most of the leading magazines.
National Prohibition" was the
theme of the address of Hon. B. E.
Nicholson.
At the close of this Mr.. Orlando
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
A Survey Of County Ordered.

At the meeting of the county
hoard of commissioners last week a
contract was let for making sur
yey of the county in order that we
NAV know the exact area of the
county since Mccormick was form,
cd. The contract was awarded
Jointly to Mr.. E. G. Smith, q civil
engineer of Augusta, and Mr.. s.
M. Smith of Edgefeld. The sur
yey is to be completed by the 9th
of February. While the survey Is
being made, would it not be we'll to
look into regaining the strip OF
land that Aiken county. so alleged,
has taken from Edgefeld. The
county board has acted wisely in
ordering the survey and has selected
capable surveyors for the work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Womans College, Due West, Mary
Belle and Allie Middleton flom Co.
ker, Blount Smith from Clemson,
John Adams from Mars Hill, John
Bunch from B. M. f., Rend Bunch
from G.. M. c., Margaret Buchanon
from Landa.
The Silver anniversary OF Mr..
and Mrs. D. w. Sharpton was cele-
brated on Friday evening, Dec. %.
The occasion was "a thing of beau
ty. which will remain in our hearts
a JOY forever.
Around them gathered their near
relatives and most intimate friends,
all wishing that they would deal as
gently as the first twenty-five had'
for we found this couple still young
and handsome, and we each wished
to come back to the Golden wed
ding twenty five years hence.
In their b b,auliful home on Merl-
wether Heights, Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. a
Adams gathered all the young peo
ple. and with them also was 'thell
son from Washington, D. g., witt
his charming bride.
Miss Katherine Adams will spene
the winter in Washington and New
York as she goes very soon and w
will miss her.
DR.. Collier Meriwether. iron
Washington, D. c., on camplh!
trip South, stopped over at Clark
Hill, visiting his sister in his on
home at Happy Hall. He 6rough
with him his handsome bride, an
, everybody in Clark's Hill welcom
ed DR.. Meriwether.
Mrs. H. E. Bunch entertalne
with her Sunday school class all tt
q children of the other classes. The
D little hearts were made glad.
g Long live the memory OF OF
: yule.tide. May 1917 bring bles
D ings to each and all.
Clark's Hill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Cooper Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Barker gave
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Barker birth
day dining on the 7th at their home
Miss Lila Bunch attended.
Mr.. Milton Barker returned home
Saturday from a visit to his mother
in Texas, sisters in Texas and Okla
boma. He reports tn, grain crop
as being very poor, and great fears
of a short crop of wheat are enter
tanned IN Texas and Oklahoma. lie
says the traffic and travel on the
railroads was heavier this season
than ever known.
On his way home there was an
old Veteran On the train enroute to
one of the resorts in Florida. lie
had his violin, was going there 70
play for the tourists. He played
sang and danced for them on the
train, anhby so doing, found there
were several other Veterans on
hoard and they had a regular re-
nnion in the back of the coach
Poor old fellows, how they DO en-
ioy meeting each other and going
over their experience of the slxty's
Their ranks are getting so thin, and
those few that are left are so very
old and feeble.
, MIR. and Mrs. Fouche, Mrs. In
3 Gram and children returned home
1 Sunday from Augusta, after pleas
ant visit to Mr.. and Mrs, Wise
their parents. :,
Miss Georgia Reese went to tn
University Hospital last week to b
! a trained nurse. We wish her muc
q success. :.
. We hear Miss Mary Mealing ha
house full of the tourist in Mort
- Augusta already. She brought som
- Of them out to Curryton Saturda
o to visit her father and sister. MI
Mary is one of the splendid corr
of teachers in the North Angus
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Cooper wi
~ entertain Mriday evening :. u
m Cooper has a new seat Cole 9
to now, but still clings to his Joi
,r. Henry" while the mud lasts. :,
he Mr.. Will Briggs four ehlldr
nk have been very ill the past wee
,c. Also Mr.. Calbraith Murrors t,
He children and Mr.. Harry Bunchs'
or tie son, Wingfeld, has been SIC
no We hope they are all well enou
Dr. 20 attend school this week.
vi. Mr.. Frank Townes has purchas
of a pretty new horse. :.
nod Mr.. Hugh Harrison is attendl
to Mrs. Georgia McKie's busln
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
Will Move to Greenwood.

DIR. and Mrs. G. @. Fuller, who
have rented the Spence residence on
South Main street, will move to
Greenwood on February lst. Dr.
Fuller will have dental Offices on the
fourth floor of the National Bank
building, and will begin his prac'
tice here on the above date. lie
comes to Greenwood from McCor
mick, where he has been practiclns
six years. Until February lst Or
aid Mrs. Fuller will visit in Florl
da. Mrs. Fuller is a daughter o
Col. F. N. K. Bailey.-Greenwoot
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
RED OAK GROVE.
Death of Mrs. ISABELLE Bush.
Social Circle to Meet With.
Mrs. Clegg. The Y. w.
A. Meet.

At thee beginning of the new
year is a good time to take stock''
in religious realm. In quiet re-
Election this earnest echo returned.
In 1915 received more than given.
Then in close connection, unbroken
came the gentle report of, 1T is
more blessed to give than to re-
ceive." Should we consume. time
in regrets. Then this answer came,
No, the work of our hearts and our
wills is demonstrated by our choice
brought out each day of our lives.
The sweetest Thought of 1915 is
the knowledge of preserving and in
carrying out at least one resolution,
and cheerfuily testify though the
effort was great, the happiness pro-
duced is greater in this, our first
communication to the readers of the
dear old Advertiser.
We wish to entreat all who have
formed resolutions for our new year
TO carry out at least one oil them,
believing 1917 will be for them
happy year in doing so.
The monotony of our communi-
ty is broken by the monthly organ
ized efforts of our girls and women
also the visits each month by our.
beloved pastor.
Ms. Isabelle Bush, an aunt of
Mr.. Joe Hamilton, whose attention
and kindness to her has been COM
passed away at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Walter Bussey, on
last Saturday, the 9th inst, in the
73rd year of her age. She has liy-
ed many years near Red Oak Grove
church where she was nniAtlu-laia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
Ninth Annual Session of the
Race Conference in Columbia.

The ninth annual session OF the
Race Conference of South Carolina
which was organized nine years ago
by Rev. Richard Carroll will meet
in Columbia, S. c., Wednesday and
Thursday, Feb. 7-s. Prominent
speakers, white and colored, will be
present. Among the white speak
ers invited are: DR.. James Il. Dill
lard, of Charlottesville, Va, DR.. b.
F. Riley, Birmingham, Ala, Mr..
J. M. Kinard, Newberry, and the
Rev. DR.. 9. G. Brown, of Colum'
bia, S. G.
Much time will be given to the
discussion of the migration problem
of the colored people from the
South to the North on Thursday
the 9Th. There Will also be two
special sermons on evangelism.
/ Richard Carroll hopes that al
ministers and prominent colore'
: citizens will attend the Conferenc
this year. Those who are comlni
will write I. S. Leevy, Taylor st
Columbia, S. c., chairman of tn
] committee on entertainment.
The white readers of this pape
will please inform the colored pei
nile of this meeting and urge thel
b to come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

to him, me- -'~-
tiful order SO appealed to them.
After the addresses, an hour was
spent socially, and bountlful re-
past was served. =,
The visitors seemed to greatly
eniov the occasion, and extended
an enthusiastic vote of thanks for
all attentions. ru,a
The Week of Prayer for w orld
Wide Missions was observed mere
the past week by the members Oh
the Woman's Missionary Society OF
the Baptist church, and every after,
noon these noble women met, anu
effective service were held. Their
offering amounted to Sl25.
The San Beams Offering was s2'
which met their apportlonment Tor
foreign missions. The \. w. n. a
band of eight, girls, gave $40.
The District meeting of the Ridge
Association w. NJ. U. Will be held
with the Baptist Missionary Socle-
tv as hostess, at an early date.
The first Sunday of the new
year began with a fine showing
there being 245 present, with toll
lection of S7.22.
The collections of the various
classes of the Baptist Sunday School
recently given for aged ministers
amounted to $50.
Mrs. J. Howard Payne entertain
ed abou twenty Of her friends witt
new year party, and among these
the college girls who were at home
and some visiting friends. 1t hat
been some time since these hat
been together, and the meeting wa
happy one. Music and socia
chat made merry the hours.
The hostess invited all into tn
dining room where a luncheon wa
served. The color scheme OF re
and white was we'll carried out, an
many red shaded candles cast sol
glow over the animated scehe.
Much merriment was had as eac
one found her place at the table
score cards. These bore no name
but were pictures conveying son
characteristic of the individual.
They fingered at the table plea
,ntly chatting for it would be son
time bsfore they would meet agar
as several were to leave on T.
morning trains for colleges ana
school duties of the teacher.
Mrs. Edwin Mobley entertain
with a luncheon on Wednesd
morning for Mrs. Irwin yelling,
Darlington, and was great pie
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
Appeal For Contribution to the
National Democratic Fund.

Democratic National Committee.
Headquarters.
5O4 Hibbs Building,
Washington, D. c.
Dec. 13, 1916.
Hon. James f. Byrnes,
House of Representatives.
Dear Mr.. Byrnes:
The Democratic Party won the
greatest victory of its history at the
present election. Never before did
| it battle with more active foe to
popnlar Government. Violent pub
licity attacks were propelled by
large volumes of money. The ne
cessily of meeting quickly and
thoroughly these propaganda in the
closing hours of the campaign re-
suited in large deficit, which must
be promptly met. South Carolina
since the election has contributed
about $1,000 towards this detclt
but about $1,000 more is required
from the State to meet its proper
allotment. This is $1,000 per Con
eressional District, regarding this
matter. 1t requires but ten contrl
butors of 500 each, or one hundred
contributors of $40 each to raise tn
, $1,000 for your district. The con
! tributors may be given until Febru
ary 18th to complete their pay
ments, but it is necessary that tn
= subscriptions be secured at once, i
. order that the entire deficit may b
= q met before President Wilson is il
:. aueurated for his second term o
March 4th.
Checks should be made payabI
b to w. w. Marsh, Treasurer, bl
y forwarded, if you please, throug
s, me, as have been charged as mer
le mer of the Campaign Commits
with the State.
g. This is a party emergency, and
le am sure you appreciate its great ir
q, portance. I, therefore, thank "
ne in advance for the cooperation
or quested.
Sincerely yours,
"a Daniel G. Roper.
av The foregoing letter was sent L
If Advertiser by Congressman 6yrr
a. and is self-explanatory. Those W
- have not already contributed Shot
do 40 at once.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
Sincerely yours,
Daniel G.. Rope

DSulVK VI ~" f'S''
The foregoing letter was sent The
Advertiser by Congressman byrneu
and is self-explanatory. Those who
have not already contributed should
do 30 at once.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

The ,a,, $ the "Vic-
tory Song" by Mrs. Shannonhouse.
The audience was4large and res
ponsive.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
JOHNSTON LETTER.
District Convention knights OF
Pythias. Week of Prayer
Observed. Mrs. Howard
Payne Enterteined.

The District Convention, Knight:
of Pythias, convened here last Fri
day evening and the meeting was
one of the best of the kind ever held
here. The Order had heen pleasant,
ly anticipating the event aid al
rangements for the success of the
convention were made.
Besides the delegates, sixty in
number, there was full atten-
dance on the part of the local lodge.
Pythians came from all lodges of
Richland, Lexington, Newberry,
EGgefeld, Saluda and Calhoun coun-
ties.
A fine fraternal spirit prevailed
throughout the evening, and every
thing tended to show the beauty
and greatness of the order.
DR.. J. A. Dcbey cordially well
coined all, the Grand Chancellor,
Alva M. Lumpkin. of Columbia,
presiding.
The various reports were very in
teresting. How to increase the at
tendance of the lodges was one OF
the chief topics.
Batesburg reported scheme they
were going to try to create interest,
this being in having explanation
made of U. S. Government Bank
ing agencies, such as the Reserve
Bank and the Farm Loan Bank, at
some of the meetings. The ad-
dresses of Rev. L. J. Bristow,
Grand Prelate, of Columbia, and
Alva M. Lumpkin, were most earn
est and eloquent.
Rev. Bristow spoke upon Ser
vice." and he made lasting i'm
preston oprhis-hearers. using the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

this year.
Mr.. Willie M6Kie has gone back
70 the North Augusta school this
.oo.on IIardys.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-02-16
CURTIS GRAPES DIED
ENROUPE TO HOSPITAL

Mr.. Curtis Grapes, man about fifty
years of age giving Columbus, Ohio,
as his original home, but has been en-
ployed on the VIM. Stegall farm for
some time, was brought in town Tues
day, suffering from severe carbuncle.
the intention being to send him to
the hospital for treatment. His con-
dition was so critical, that after he was
placed on No. 10 the conductor ordered
his removal from the train.
The sick man was removed to room
where at 400 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing he died. DR.. C. A. Martin and Mar.
shall r.. A. Estes remained with the
man. miniStering to the sufferer during
his last hours. The town took charge
of the corpse, turning ii over to under
toker j j. Miller for burial.
Rev. E. M. Stewart conducted tuner
al rites at the cemetery at 1000 O'Clock
Wednesday morning, and, though q
soiourner in strange land, the mar
received a decent and respectable
brutal
Although the man let it be known
that he had relatives living, his con
dition was such that he could not di
vulge their names or whereabouts, AM
left no papers giving such information
so the authorities were unable to not
Fly relatives OF his death.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-02-16
THE MYSTERIOUS M1LBURNs.

y Gustave Milburn is a magician ana
his charming wife is his capable as
sistant. Together they make an az
tractiye couple, who delight the chill
dren. and entertain their parents.
Among his magical novelties are
tricks which puzzle the mind ana
cheer the heart. What ne says :
often quite as interesting as what ne
does. Dexterity. suggestion, mystery
and humor make up q program wlsn
an irresistible fascination. Slate writ.
ling. turning water into wine, arc
vine into water, the escape from ! tne
Russian convict chain, q phenomena :.
Iuse Of billiard balls, and other Trick
which nobody explains comprise q pro
EgrsEn with breathless interest iron
,Egtafs to finish Mrs. Milburn y
I charming LADY, and adds interes
,Ito the entertainment; If you wish =
enjoy a magician who has taken y
lmdgic with Intelligent earnestnes
and who ranks among the bess, tion
IfaiI 70 see Milbnrn, magician and e
{ IL, .ss.s.-,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-02-16
THE METRopoLITANs.

In introducing the Radcliffe at
fractions which will appear on the
chautauqua program in this city. in in !. :
few days, attention should be called
to the Metropolitans composed Of
Muta1 X. Gilkinson, soprano, Edward
Coleman, musician, and Alexa Whit
mire, violinist and pianist The me-
hers Of this company are true ar
lists, possessing unusual talent and
ability. They have made their pro
fession life study and have had OPP
portunities as afforded by Americas
as well as Europe's greatest school,
| and umsic masters. Each member 4
a soloist Of ability, possessing q pre-
sonality and displaying an individ
luality and originality that wins a.
audience from the beginning.
Miss Myrta GilkpsOn Ass ? s'Eee
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-02-16
THE LYRIC GLEE CLUB
OF PHILADELPHIA

Four fine fellows and they are
known for their great voices, clean
comedy and witty wisdom. To hear
them sing "The Old Church Bell
makes one see the old ivy-colored
church, and its tall turrot, and the
swinging bell. The notes are so rem
iniseent that the past rises before one
as a dream. From "The Old Church
Bell" to "Tipperary" the program is
full Of charm. "Fun in an old FASH
toned School" is a bit of comedy
which carries the audience back to the
dear old yesterdays. Not less inter
ssting is "The White Minstrels." II
| is a jolly quartette-these lyrics
and the audience never gets enough
always begging for more Of the sort
of entertainment that cheers, inspires
and amusese. Laughter rings from
itRe audience as music from the strings
Afternoon and night the Lyrics Civ
a big program. Eugene T. Baldridge
the tenor, has voice of extraordinar,
1 sweetness. R. M. Williams, the sec
ond tenor, is not only a singer, but
comedian. As the German school mas
ter, he distinguishes himself as a
4 actor. Harold A. Simonds, baritone
lis. a pianist of ability. His piano Sc
Ilections always attract attention frol
! Intelligent lovers of music. c. L. Col
ges has a rich bass voice Of gres
!. range and uses it with the ease
: a trained singer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-02-16
THE SCHOOL EXPRESSES
HIGH APPRECIATION

The gross receipts from the Red
Prince" amounted to $9l.70. After
expenses were paid the schools
share. of SO per cent amounted to
0S345. -
All members of the faculty wish
to thank the public for the loyal sup
port accorded the school perform
.ances.
In addition to the financial gair
there is greater and more valuable
gain for the children who took pari
in the "Red Prince" in that they
had opportunity to be trained by /;
specialist such as Mr.. de Castillo.
Thanks are due to our local bant
for assisting in drawing a big al
tendance.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-02-16
LLOYD W0ODARD
INJURED BY TRACTOR

While operating a farm tractor on
the farm of w. B. Gabbert and Son
Tuesday, just before noon, Lloyd Wood
ard had the misfortune to have his coat
sleeve become entangIed with. the main
shaft of the machine in such a manner
that his arm was drawn into the rapid
ly revolving mechanism, causing dis
location aud fracture of the left Shoul
der, and severe cuts and bruises about
the neck and arms. The fact that the
young mans coat tore from his body
saved HIM from more serious and
l.and probably fatal injury.
DR.. C. A. Martin dressed the young
mans wounds, which though painful
are not considered so serious as te
, result in permanent injury.