Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03

her own, but her three nepheWs,
Messrs. Tom, John and Will Hoyt,
meant to her very much, and she
has been mother to them since the
death of their own mother many
years ago. These with their families
lovingly ministered to her during
her last days. She was woman Of
high ideals and her life has been a
benediction to all with whom she
come in constant contact.
Her hand was generous one and
it was always great pleasure to
give of her substance to worthy
causes, and to help in whatever way
she could. Her grand nieces and
nephews loved her devotedly and
their greatest happiness was to stay
with Aunt Laura" Such a woman
as she, has no doubt planted good
seed in these trusting hearts and her
sweet influence will show forth in
their lives.
Since her early girlhood she has
been a christian, and she was always
faithful to her church, even inclem-
ent weather would not keep her
back. Her life is one that should be
emulated and her memory must be
sweet and blessed one to those of
her relatives that grieve for her.
The funeral services were con.
Quoted on Tuesday afternoon at +
O'Clock at Spann cemetery at Ward,
by Rev. w. S. Brooke and the body
was laid to rest beside the grave of
her husband who many years ago
preceded her to the grave. There
were many beautiful flowers placed
by sympathizlng friends on her cas-
ket.
The Civic League met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. w. <. La
Grone, Mrs. S. J. Watson presid-
ing. 1t was decided to have End
week in April as clean-up.week and
posters to this effect will be put up.
Unsiehtly places about the town
will be looked after and the mayor,
MIR. H. w. Crouch has promised to
cooperate in every way with the
league to make city beautiful. An
entertainment to raise funds to aid
in the work is being considered.
Once week the league sends cut
flowers to the hospital at Camp
Jackson, and letters of thanks were
received, one of the letters contain
ing the signatures of each soldier in
whose room a vase of flowers had
been placed. Money had previously
been sent from the league to pur-
chase vases for the flowers. Placing
a wire fence about the hedge rec Mt
~ placed or the monument square
was decided on.
Delegates 10 the State Federation
of clubs to he held in Aiken, April
1924 We're elected. Mrs. Watson
first delegate, Mrs. Oliver Edison
second delegate.
A very pleasant feature of the
meeting was the talks by Miss Patti
Major, county home demonstrator,
and Mrs. &. f. Minis of Edgetieid.
The subject was Poultry" and Mrs.
Minis gave much valuable inforna-
ton regarding the raising of poul
try and Miss Majors demonstration
will be very helpful to housekeep-
ers. Miss Elizabe'h Rainsford was
present and pres ID the matter of
the Liberty Loan. She was heard
with deep interest and all present
signiied their intention of doing
their best. They appointed Mrs. S.
J. Watson chairman of this work
among the women, and the presi-
dents of all local organizations will
meet with her at an early date to
begin the drive.
The young people enjoyed party
on Friday evening with Misses Bet
tie and Mary Waters, and the pleas
ant evening made the large porch
the scene of their enjoyment, and
their happy laughter testified to how
the time was passing.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Howard Payne
are now domiciled in their pretty
new bungalow on Addison street.
During the past week Mr.. Elliot
Lewis was quite sick, and on Satur
day it was found that case of ap-
pendicitis had developed and his
father Mr.. J. G. Lewis and Miss
Helen Lewis went with him on the
afternoon train to the Baptist hos
pital Columbia, and a few hours
after the arrival, an operation was
performed which was very sue
cessful .one, and everyone will be