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w. c. T. u. Convention ir
Marion.

One of the most helpful sessions
of the w. C. T. U. in many years was
held in Marion Friday, Saturday and
Sunday of last week.
The National sent to US Mrs. De-
borah Knox Livingston of Rhode Is
land, whom many in Edgefeld had
the pleasure of hearing in the spring.
Mrs. Livingston delivered three ,ad-
dresses, the first on Friday evening
on the subject of the Citizenship OF
Women. Hon. L. D. Lide, member
of the House of Representatives
from Marion county, not knowing
the subject of Mrs. Livingston's ad-
dress, and in his address of welcome,
gave his decided views in favor of
the ballot for women. In fact every
where, the question is discussed IA
vorably by men and women who
have the interests of our country at
heart, and the question in no longer
debatable.
Mrs. Livingston addressed large
audiences in the Methodist church
Sunday morning and evening. DIR. j..
w. Daniel, pastor, presiding over the
meetings. In the morning, a text was
taken from Revelations: "I know thy
works: behold I have set before thee
an open door, and no man can shut
it: for thou hast little strength and
hast kept my word and hast not de-
niednied my name." This sermon, DR..
D-niel pronounced one of the finest
expository sermons he had ever
heard.
In the evening Mrs. Livingston
gave. resume of the, various agen-
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A Parent-Teacners r.sss...22..,E
was organized with Miss Clisby pres
1ident, Miss Quarles secretary, Mrs
Donald Smith vice-president and
Miss Gladys Lyon treasurer.
Mrs. j. L. Minis was called upon to
introduce Miss Grace Brumbaugh
and after this introduction, some
words of explanations were made
and a demonstration of her work
made. The ladies were highly pleased
and an invitation was urgently given
for her to return and spend some
time with the school.
Mrs. Walkers address was last,
and at the conclusion, Miss Major
served refreshments.
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to Batesburg and to attend social
affair given by Miss Sue Zimmerman
for the brides-to-be, Misses Pauline
Zimmerman and Mildred Glover.
The young people of the Lutheran
church now have a fine mission So
ciety. This has recently been organi-
zed, having 20 members with Mrs.
Walter Derrick as leader.
Mrs. Mena Calhoun is expected at
an early date to visit friends here. A
cordial welcome will be given her.
Miss Gertrude Strother has resign
ed as teacher of the 9th grade and
Miss Ella Jacobs of the 5th grade has
her grade, Mrs. T. R. Denny being in
charge of the 5th grade.
Invitations have been received
here to the wedding reception of
Miss Lois Thayer Kernaghan and Mr..
John Fleming Marsh, which will take
place Immediately after the cere-
mony, held in the home of, the bride
at z o'clock, November 5th.
Following an extensive trip, Mr..
and Mrs. Marsh will be at home to
their friends here after November
21st.
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Great Reform Play.

The people of Edgefcld will have
an opportunity to see Congressman
Hobson's great reform play "The
Law Of Nature" in the Edgefeld
Opera House Friday AFTERNOON and
night, October 81. This has, been pro-
nouncad by many critics to be one
of the most remarkable picture plays
eevr presented in this country. Do
not fail4to see it. There will be two
performances: Afternoon at 400
o'clocl; and night at 900 o'clock.
Tickets will be on sale at TIE Mitchell
Drug Store.
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The Private Soldier.

With a heart overfowing with 4ad
miration for the brilliant leaders un
der whom it was our privilege Mt!
serve, and appreciating to the fuS3es
their skill and valor, which richly de
serves to live in history through al
time, am nevertheless cognizansl I'd
the fact, that to the humble sprixat
belongs a share of glory no less5Ml
liant than his leader, and it is tob,
hoped that the future historianSyill
in gathering the facts, arrange tsen
in such manner as will entwine Iht
musket and sabre of the private xaitll
the stars of the generals, that the!
may be one and inseparable, for q
the language of the poet, theysar,
useless without each other.
The private soldier was as patssot
ic and loyal in peace as he was in tht
smoke. sweat, blood and fire ofsEht
battlefelds. !
We now come to the historic p
pomattox and stack arms, laying Ypu,
bullet torn flag, wrapped ir at,
bloody folds in the grave: the prisatt
turns his face Southwark, barefoot
ed, thinly clad. with no rationsS M
money, from that struggle, only ft
return to- desolate and destroyed
homes. Yet with heart of goldtane
nerve of steel he turned his spear
into pruning hook, his sword into
the plowshare, and without unbnt-
toning his ragged jacket of gray he
began cutting down the rank weeds
of desolationt and sowing in tfeil
stead the seed Of prosperity and pier
ty. He stepped from. the trenches etc
the furrow;. and fields that were Sred
with blood in April were goldengyitE
the harvest of .Jufe. We recall; ;Hhe
dawn of that struggle when the gpld.
en- days Of sunlight shone not upon
fairer nor lovlier homes; and we're:
member it's close, when like grim
and silent sentinels guarding the
ashes of their beloved dead, chaTred
and blackened chimneys alonesre-
main to tell a tale of sadness and
war. is. a,s
When a baptism of blood, FIRE and
smoke had changed the landscape to
a wilderness of desolation, over
which the moaning breezes swept as
if vfelt the agony with which our
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fleet climate, fertile soil yieius ~ s.is
.husbandman everv product of the
temperate zone. There by, hight the
cotton whitens beneath the stars,
and by day the wheat locks the sum
shine in it's bearded sheaf.
have seen the light streaming
over the eastern hills in all its glory,
driving the lazy darkness like mist
before the gale, till leaf and tree and
blade of grass glittered like myriad
diamonds in the morning, and l
thought it grand. l have seen the
light that flashed at midnight
athwart a storm-tossed sky, shivering
angry clouds and turning darkness
into midday splendor, and ! knew
that was grand. But grandest of all
is the achievements of the heroes and
heroines of the confederacy. Monu-
rnents may rise and the cycle of time
may reduce them to dust but unborn
centuries will bear upon their rolls
the imperishable history of that
righteous cause.
Yes, the private soldier, the man
behind the gun, is "The Greatest
Man"
T RUSSELL, WRIGHT.
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The people Of Marion were exceed
|ingly hospitable, and especially was
this true of the Edgefield rcontingen-
cy who now live in Marion.
Mrs. M. E. Wright, president of 10
cal Marion union and Mrs. ]. C.
Mace on Che committee of hospitali-
ty, who was loved from her girlhood
in Edgeield. We were glad to see her
so. happily environed in a lovely
home with her sister, Miss Emma
Griffin, and her only son, J. C. Mace.
MRS. J. L. MINIS.
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The State of South Carolina
County offEdgsaeld

BY W. 7. Kinnaird, Esquire, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, Andrew C. Yonce of,
above County and State made suit to
me, to grant him Letters of Admin
is tration of che Estate of and effects
of Cleveland X. johnson late, Of said
County and State.
These are therefore to cite and ad-.
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Cleveland
X. Johnson, deceased, that they be-
and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Edgefeld,
S. C. il my Office on November 14th,
Q919) next after publication there
of, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why
the said administration should not be
granted
Given under my hand, this 25th
day Of October, Ammo Domini, 1919.
w. T. KINNAIRD,
j., p, E. c., s. C.
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JOHNSTON LETTER.
Mrs. Boatwright Entertained
Beautifully. Mr.. Sawyer's
Heavy Loss. Apollo
Music Club Met!
Johnston Letter.

Johnston ISCCeE
Miss Smelling, of Chattanooga
Tenn, is the guest of Miss Emma
Bouknight, at Mulberry Hill.
Mrs. B. L. Boatwright was a most
cordial hostess on Friday afternoon
and "Cedar Grove" was bright anc
pleasing scene.
At this time the members of the
Pi Tau club were entertained, sew,
elal other guests being invited also
All enjoyed the ride out through the
beautiful woods "where the autumn
is just tinging the greenwood" The
house was decorated in autumn To-
liage and the score cards were dec
Grated in autumn leaves.
Rook was played and later tempt
ing repast was served. Mrs. Boat
wright was assisted by Mrs. P. N.
Keesee, Mrs. Joe Cox and Miss Elise
Black in serving.
Miss Louise Hoyt is at home for a
while from Greenville Woman's Col
lege.
Mr.. Will Sawyer suffered severe
loss by fire last Tuesday night about
o.oV v CioCh, LID ulS udIu pSLlS UuIu-
ed. 1t was we'll filled with farm pro-
duce and two wagons loaded with
cotton under the wings were burned.
The hay stacks caught fire and were
also consumed.
The origin of the fire was not
known, it might have been from
combustion or from some of the la
borers dropping spark from smok-
ing. The dry condition of everything
made the fire progress with such
speed that it was impossible to try
to save the contents.
Mrs. Bette T. Adams and Misses
Marion, and Grace Turner spent the
weekend at Craniteville in the home
of the relative. Mrs James Quinby.
Mrs. C. P. Corn has gone &c Val
-halla- to visit in the home of her
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Stevens Agnes Drurs.--,--- ..sl!s,t
Jones, Helen Berry, Belle, Annie anc
Lila Stewart and Mrs. Jesse Derrick
Miss Edith Wright and Mr.. Claude
Leland Chester were quietly mar
ried Sunday evening at o'clock ir
the home of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Wright, the cere.
mony being performed by Rev. Da,
vid Kellar.
There were present only the imme.
date family. After congratulations
and loving, good wishes, the happy
young couple left on the evening
train for Macon, Ca, the home of
the groom. :,
Mrs Hattie Bruce who has been
quite sick for some time has gone to
the Baptist Hospital for treatment.
The Apollo Music Club met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Earl Smith,
and the chief business was in hearing
a report Of the recent District Con-
ference which was. held in Aiken, this
being given by Miss Frances Turner,
delegate and the others in attend
ance also gave their impressions. The
club pledged itself to follow out all
lines Of endeavor as suggested in the
year book.
The members signed the Red Cross
cards which were to be sent on.
A full musical program was had,
the first part being of Chopin selec-
tions and the second part of the pro-
gram was "Women in Hymnology. T"
There was a good paper on this fol-
lowed by vocal and piano selections
of the most noted hymns of women
composers.
The hostess made the social half
hour very enjoyable and was assisted
in serving an elaborate salad course
by Misses Sue Smith, Helen Lewis
and Mrs. ]. Howard Payne.
On Sunday Mr.. Claude Lott was
carried over to the City Hospital in
Columbia, having suffered another Of
the severe attacks that he has recent
ly been subject to. 1t is thought that
he has gall stone.
Mr.. 3. T. Boatwright had the mis-
fortune to lose his cotton gin last
Thursday night during the storm:
The building was new one and had
all modern improvements, and had
been actively operated this season.
Lightning struck the building and
it was quickly burned. There were
several adjoining out houses and a
small store right at it, but the down.
pour of rain kept these from burn
ing. The gin was about mile from
Mr.. Boatwright's residence and he
did not know of his loss until the
structure had burned.
During the next week, the Metho-
dist missionary society will observe
the special week of prayer, each af-
ternoon at the church. On Thursday
afternoon the program will be in
charge of the young people.
On November 4th, Miss Trax will
visit Johnston to work in interest of
the Federal Suffrage amendment.
Miss Trax is remarkable speaker OF
national reputation and is one of the
organizers, having her itineracy ar
ranged in the state by Mrs. Julian B.
Salley Of Aiken, State President.
Mrs. Annie P. Lewis and Miss Hell
en- Lewis have been for a short visit
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WANTED: One live representa-
tive for Edgefeld and. community,
to the right party have an attrac-
tive proposition to offer. 1919
Address Box 143,
/. Gafney, s. C.
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Edgefeld County Fair.
The play and entertainment. in the
Edgefeld Opera House fon Friday
evening was one Of the all around

it was almost as good as tine real
County Fair itself. Miss Bidlerhan,
'Iof Salisbury, N. c., trained the per-
formers and some one said she had
great power, but it was the ones
who solicited, persisted and enlisted
the performers who are to be credit,
ed with its remarkable success. The
CROWD was very. large and about
$279 was taken in at the door. The
Civic Leagues part was about $116.
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Do not forget that we handle
TEXACO Gas and oils-have you
ever found any better? If y6u have,
let us know and we will handle it.
YONCE & MOONEY.
Say, what about that Ford of
yours that needs repairs-did you
know that we are specializing on
Fords only?
YONCE & MOONEY. I,
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Citizens in Mass Meeting Con-
denim Assault Upon Pro-
fessor Brooks.

1t has been long time since the
people of Edgefeld have. been as
deeply stirred by an unlawful act as
they have been stirred by the assault
on Prof. Charles Brooks before the
postoffice last Wednesday night by
Mr.. E. w. Samuel and DR.. B. F.
Jones, the affair growing out of some
trouble that Prof. Brooks had with
Mr.. ,SamuePs son at school. In order
to assure Prof. Brooks that he has
the sympathy and support of the vast
majority of the people of Edgefeld
and that they approve of his manage
ment of the school, a mass meeting
was held in the Court House Thurs
day at two o'clock. The meeting was
largely attended by men of nearly
every class and calling in Edgefeld,
Notwithstanding the fact that it was
held at the dinner hour of great
number. Strong resolutions con-
demning the unwarranted attack up-
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How about our Main Street from
monument to the depot? Let's get to-
gether and pave it. What say you?
Well pave our part.
YONCE & MOONEY.
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YoNCE & MOONEY.

Keep an eye on Edgefeld. Watch
& orrn1ui
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

The delegates to the students' con
vention at Des Moines, Ia VIII leave
Memphis Monday night. Dec, w. over
The The delegates from Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi will 20 with the Memphis group
Howe and lseMoyne will be represented,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24
PROHIBITION PROVES
CASE IN WET CITIES

JACKSON, Miss, Dec, "a (Spll-
That prohibition is proving it's case
IN the former wet cities where II was
predicted discomfort and disorder would
folloS the closing OF the licensed saloon
is the assertion of Col w. Mcdonald
Lee, Of Richmond, national field d.
rector of the Antisaloon league
Prominent business men in Cincin.
natl Cleveland and Detroit, according
has been good thing and the bene-
fits derived from It are far greater
than has been expected
in Cincinnati says Col Lee, the
president OF a trust company said; ]
have changed my mind as to the effect
of prohibition on the community. We
formerly had as "A daily average SOC
prisoners in our workhouse. Now we
have rs. The town is more orderly
than ever.
My manufacturing friends tell me
that Monday morning absenteeiSm OF
Workmen, because OF Saturday night
and Sunday drinking has practically
disappeared Savings bank deposits
have greatly Increased.
THE total number of prisoners On the
police correction farms IN Cleveland for
June, July, August and September
1915 says Co.. Lee, was 2,053 That
was under the wet regime. In the
corresponding months OF this year under
the dry law the total was $50 In In
dianapolis the workhouse is empty.
Michigan went dry May ], MS. In
the T. months preceding there were
l,279 arrests for drunkenness in I've
troit In the first year of prohibition
there were 4,032 arrests for dtunken.
ness Other law violations have ne.
creased in proportion. Detroit manu-.
facturers report they are having t2we'
accidents and no Monday morning alb
scntees "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

Prof Marshall Woods, of Bolivar,
Tenn. was in the city Tuesday to ac-
company some students to their homes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24
FORT SMITH OFFICERS
HUNT OKLAHOMA BANDITS

FORT SMITH. Ark, Dec. a4.--Local
officers assisting oklahoma authorities
in the search for two men who held
up and robbed the cashier Of the ,tar-
mers State bank, at Gore, Okla, yes
terday. telephoned here last night
stating that members of the posse be-
leve they have the two men cornered
In a cave located In Black Gum noun
tain, seven miles northeast of Sallisaw
1t Is said by local authorities that
these mountains are a rendezvous for
outlaws and bandits and to capture the
men wanted will be difficult and that
a battle is imminent. Several men have
lost their lives in this section and Of
ficers do not care to go into the sup
posed hiding place at night Guards are
stationed in the immediate vicinity TO-
night and thorough search will be
made early tomorroW morning,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

These are critical times and honest
cftizeus should not keep late hours,
You may be caught in the drag net
intended for others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

The Rev. James A. Mitchell has been
extended a call to the pastorate OF the
Holly Grove Baptist church, Ripley,
Tenn He is at present pastor OF the
Middle Baptist churca and teacher OF
Greek and theology at Howe,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24
DEPUTY SHERIFF BADLY
WOUNDED IN ALABAMA

FLORENCE, Ala, Dec. "A, (Spl)--
Deputy Sheriff Anderson of this cour-
ty was severely wounded when he went
on q raid with Sheriff Mitchell and
Deputy Sheriff Mitchell to capture a
man by the name OF Stevenson, who
was said to be a bootlegger.
When the three men approached the
home of Stevenson he opened fire, hit
ting Anderson in the right side of his
abdomen lie was Immediately rushed
IA town to the Eliza Coffee Memorial
hospital where an operation was made.
II is said that he is resting easy and
hcpes are entertained Of his recovery.
The sheriff and deputy returned ard
arrested their man and placed hun In
Jail here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24
KILLED WHILE HUNTING,

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec 24.--peil
Smith, aged 81, prominent lin athletic
circles and member Of a wel-known
jackson county family, met instant
death Tuesday while out hunting when
his gun was accidentally discharged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24
Activities Among
Memphi2 Negroes
BY Rev. r. o. Fuller.

Opening services for the Millington |
Baptist church, negro, will be held
daily for one week, beginning Christmas |
day H, +. Sewell, the pastor has an
nounced. A brass band has been Sc
cured to lead street parade through |
the streets Of Mlllington Thursday |
morning and following this services will |
be opened in the church,
The white people of Millington have
assisted the negroes in securing funds |
day DR.. Brown. pastor of the white
Baptist church of Millington, will preach
| at the new negro church.
The following firms and individuals of
Mlllngton have contributed toward the
| building fund of the new church:
Polk's drug store $40, G, B. Cook S.,
j. Il. Williams, postmaster, So; W A.
Sigler Supply company $40 Wilmington
bank SIS, e. A. Harold SIS, DR.; Ellison
| IS, DR.. Chambers SIS, Kelley, undertaken,
| So Branch's store $40, A. B. owen 50,
John c. Claybrook IS and DeSoto Lum-
! Der company $40.
Special services have been arranged
| for each day of the week, beginning
| with the Christmas service and conciud-
| ing with a service on New Years eve
| the New Year,
The district union committee of the
| G. U. q. of O. II. with Grand Master
| L. G. Moore and local officers, Daniels,
| Brown, owen and johnson, together
with other members, met at Roddy's
| Co operative Store No, 8 and purchased
SIS we'll filled baskets Of groceries and
| fruits for the sick and aged members
| OF the order,
| What are your plans for your school,
church or social agency for the new
year? II ! knew them | would help you
by telling the public about them.
=
Dean V. w, Brouehton, Of Roger VIII
liams university, will be IN the city
during the holidays and will speak at
the First Baptist church Monday night
under the auspices of the City Union,
Of which Mime. Josephine Smith is pres
ident. A good attendance is desired
Those who have charge OF the pur
chasing of groceries for the poor during
the holidays should not forget the gem
erous offer of Roddys Co operative
Stores to give two for one
The annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors of the Fraternal
Savings Bank and Trust company Will
be held at the bank, 1858 Beale avenue,
on Jan 6 at 4 o'clock, William Bur
rows is president and a. +, Ward Is
cashier
The Rev. James A. Mitchell has been
| extended a call to the passionate OF the
| Holly Grove Baptist church, Ripley,
| Tenn. He is at present pastor OF the
Middle Baptist churca and teacher oil
Greek and theology at MOVIE,
These are critical times and honest
| citizens should not keep iate hourS
| You may be caught in the drag net
intended for others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy by purify
ing and enriching the blood. You can
soon fe 81 its Strengthening, lnvigorating
Effect Price. SOC adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

Tenn, YVES in the city this week and
visited his old schoolmates and teach
erS.
Prof G. p Hamilton, DR.. c. H, Con
dell and wife, Prof. r. l.. Stroud and
wife, DIR, John H. Seward and wife,
Deacon G. w. Becton and wife, Profs.
Buckner and Roberts, l.. e. Campbell,
DR.. Wilkins. L. |, Hobson Nine, PEN
ME Johnson and many others attended
the Wallace Prather wedding on Wal
nut street Tuesday night.
kraus & Co, cleaners, will give their
colored employees d dinner and enter
tainment at the Community center, 401
Beale avenue, Jan. 3, This is an evil
dence of appreciation that helps.
Roddys Cooperative Stores will open
their tenth store Thursday in Orange
Mound. Visitors will be given SOU
venirs.
Visitors at the First Baptist church,
| ST. Paul avenue, Christmas morning
will hear some charming special music,
Everybody welcome.
- A---p---~-----
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy by purify
i,o ond spripbinp tho blpo5 Won "a n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

Tenn. YVES in the city this week and
visited his old schoolmates and teach
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

Levi Whltson, who teaches at Quito,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

The district union committee of the
G. U. O. of O. +. with Grand Master
l.. c. Moore and local officers, Daniels,
Brown, owen and johnson, together
with other members, met at Roddy' $
SIS we'll filled baskets Of groceries and
fruits for the sick and aged members
of the order,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-24

The Tabernacle Christmas tree viii
be given Friday night,