Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-08-01
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Red Cross Activities. Knights
Observed patriotic Day.
Baraca Class Held Picnic
Thursday.

The First Aid class of the Red
Cross have completed the course OF
studv and in few days will stand
the examination, some physician of
Columbia to conduct this. There
were 25 when the class first started
in June, but some have gone away
for summer trips, so there will be
about Is to stand the examination.
These may never go iuto the Red
Cross work, but the instructions re-
ceived will be very helpful and 1t IS
we'll to know all these things.
Mr.. John Suber, who is on duty
in the Commissary Department in
Charleston, spent the weekend here
with relatives, and everyone was de-
lighted to see him.
Miss Ella Jacobs has gone to
Ninety Six to visit Mrs. George
Golphin.
Last Friday was observed here
by the K. of P. as Patriotic Day, "
this being done all over the state,
and in the evening splendid ad-
dress was heard in the auditorium
bv Prof. Rembrant Of Spartanburg.
The stage was decorated in patri-
otto colors and seated with the
sneaker were, Revs. J. H. Thacker
and M. L. Kester. DR.. J. A. Do
bey introduced the speaker in
most pleasant manner, and the ad-
dress of Prof. Rembrant was heard
with fervent interest. The orchestra
furnished bright and patriotic
music.
Rev. W. S. Brooke is conduct
ing a revival this week at Trenton,
having concluded a splendid meet
ing during the past week at Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Lott and
Marion are at home from trip to
the mountains.
Miss Laura Carter Of Scotland
Neck, N. c., is the guest of Miss
Emma Bouknight at Mulberry Hill.
,.O1 Friday evening most delight
full affair was given in her honor,
and all present enjoyed the hours
spent in this pleasant and attractive
home. The night was an ideal one
and the drive out was a pleasant
feature. During the latter part of
the time the hostess served an elab-
orate salad course with iced tea.
Dr.. L. S. Maxwell was summoned
to Walhalla Thursday by telegram
which stated the death Of his bro
ther. He remained with his home
people for several days.
Mrs. Joseph Cox is able to be up
again after an illness of several
days.
Miss Cornelia Webb and Mr..
Arthur Webb of Trenton, and Mr..
Watkins of Chappell, have been
visiting in the home of Mr.. A. P.
Lott.
The Baraca class of the Baptist
Sunday school gave a picnic on
Thursday last, those invited being
the members of the Fidelis class
and many other friends.
The picnic was held at Yonce
pond, and cooler or more ideal
spot could not have been found.
Some spent a part of the time In
bathing and fishing while others
sat under the huge trees chatting
and playing games.
A bountiful dinner was spread
with iced tea, lemonade and frozen
watermelon.
Mrs. Peter Eppes of Macon, Ga,
is expected soon to visit friends.
Miss May Watson has gone to
Americus, Ca, to visit her sister,
Mrs. Luther Lott.
Mrs. Annie B. Harrison is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. James Cul-
lum at Hartsville.
Mrs. Lilly Andrews of Tenn,
has arrived to spend awhile with
her daughter, Mrs. Archie Lewis.
Miss Ellie Johnson who has been
at the sanitarium in Greenville for
sometime, is back at her home here
and her condition seems much i'm
proved.
Mrs. J. Howard Payne, little
Margaret, and Miss Hortense Pad
gett and Mr.. Elliott Lewis spent a
part of last week at Meeting Street
in the home of Mr.. Alec Watson.
Mesdames J. NJ. Turner and B.
T. Adams spent last week at Chap
pells with Mrs. Harry c. Strother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Edison and
children, and Miss Clara Sawyer
L.-o ,.o.o to HiSIopita NJ n to