Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-02-14
JOHNSTON LETTER.
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tern Division, w. B. Cogburn, B
b. Jones and Milton Jones.


1t was a great pleasure and In
spiration to have these ladies pres
ent.
The February meeting of the w.
C. II. U. was held with Mrs. M. E
Norris with splendid attendance,
and there were several visitors. Ii
was great pleasure to see so many
interested, to brave the elements,
but the cordial hostess gave all a
warm welcome in double way.
Miss Zena Payne conducted the
meeting, and all reports of officers
and committees showed that the
cause of temperance lay close to the
hearts of these.
The treasurer, Mrs. J. w. Marsh,
had made splendid collections, and
the Union gave $500 to the L. NJ.
n. Stevens Fund.
Mrs. James White reported hav-
ing sent on the box to the Door Of
Hope" this being valued at $50. so,
about $500 of this amount being
cash. The L. 7. L. was in good
condition with an enthusiastic lead
er, Mrs. White.
The model member contest was
discussed, the points of the mem
bers having been taken. The visl-
tors were welcomed and invited to
join the ranks.
The subject for the afternoon was
Soldiers and Sailors" and the
leader spoke of how fitting it was
that just now we take up this sub
iect. Mrs. A. P. Lott was appoint
ed Superintendent of this new de-
partment.
A paper, A Plan of the Work, "
was read by Mrs. o. D. Black and
a paper, Rally on the Flag" by
Mrs. ]. A. Lott.
February being the Willard Me-
mortal month, part of the time
was used to observe Madam Will
lard's Heavenly birthday. Some
thing was told of her life and of the
monument IN Statuatory Hall at
Washington, and Mrs. NJ. r.
Wright read beautiful poem in
her memory. The Union contribu-
ted to the Willard Memorial Fund.
The Angeline Bacon chapter, G.
c., held Valentine Box party in
the home of their leader, Mrs. P.
B. Waters, and the occasion was
one of great pleasure to every one.
The evening was cold, but this was
not given a thought, and every
one invited was present.
A word contest was neld, the
young gentlemen drawing their
partner. Each young lady was
given a long string to tie to her
arm, and the other ends all together
were passed out through the door,
for the gentlemen to choose from.
Later the prize was awarded Miss
Annie Holmes Harrison and Mr..
Pope Simmons.
The boxers, many beautiful ones
and decorated in hearts, arrows and
cupids, were bid off by P. G. Ste
vens in his own jolly pleasant way.
When the boxes were opened and
the name seen, each couple seemed
just suited. The proceeds amount
TO $500. This is a splendid
amount for this young chapter to
have on hand, and from this they
will contribute literally to educa-
tional purposes in U. D. G. work,
for which the party was had.
Miss Hortense Padgett and Dix
on Zimmerman, of Edgefeld spent
the weekend here with relatives.
Mrs. Dove Owdom has returned
to Branchville, after visit to her
parents, Mr.. and ]. w. Quattle-
baum.
Mrs. Alice Watson, of Ridge,
has been the guest of Mrs. Jessie
Derrick.
Mrs. j. w. Marsh has gone to
Spartanburg to visit her sister, Mrs.
Williams.
Mrs. Duncan and little daughter
of Atlanta, are guests Of Mrs. w.
J. Hatcher.
The Postoffice Department at
Washington has notified the post
master here that free mail delivery
can be arranged for the town, this
being brought about by the town
authorities taking the necessary
steps. This is being met with en-
thusiasm and already action is be-
ing planned for.
Mrs. Mccarthy, an elderly lady,
who for several years has been