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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
land was given the guest prize, box:

land was given the guest prize, box
of candy.
Later, all enjoyed a delicious salad
course with the idea of Easter carried
out in the serving. A little bunny sa;
on the side of each plate.
Mrs. o. S. Wertz has gone to Co.
Ilumbia to visit her sons, Messrs.
Claude and Wilbur Wertz, and from
there will go to Greenwood to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Taylor Goodwyr:.
Mrs. CASTOR of Wadley, Ga, is now
making here home here with her
brother, Mr.. Claude Hart.
Miss Vera Trotter of Leesville has
been the guest of Mrs. Walter Saw
Yer.
Mrs. Archie Lewis has been quite
sick but is now able to be out again.
Mr.. Powell Harrison is at home
now from a camp in Ohio, where he
has been stationed.
Mrs. Ed Meyer of Florence was a
visitor here with friends last week.
Corporal Alonza Wallace of North
Carolina has been visiting his aunt,
Mrs. Eugene Thrailkill. Mr.. Wallace
lost limb while in action overseas.
The recent meeting of the Apollo
Music Club met in the home of Mrs.
E. NJ. Walker. She, with Mrs. G. D..
Walker and Mrs. w. B. QUITS being
hostesses. Every member was present
except one and there were several
visitors.
Meeting was conducted by Miss
Payne, and among the matters of
business disposed of was that of civ
ing SIS to the Winthrop fund, and SIS
to aid in the campaign for raising
funds for the Tubercular Hospital
for negroes.
The club voted to place the force
of it's influence in establishing sys-
tematic gardening in the regular
work of High Schools, also to acopt
the victory emblem as club, a pic
ture of this being displayed.
Mrs. C P. Corn was elected dele
gate to State Federation at Winthrop
College, April 80 to May l. The pres
ident to attend also.
The subject was Scotland and
Wales, and Mesdames Joe Cox and
Huiet Waters gave good papers. on
the subject. Music: Violin solo, Mrs.
@. D. Black. Voice, Miss Hayward,
and Mrs; Corn. Piano, Miss Lykes
and Miss Bouknight, Chorus, "Auld
Lang Syne."
The hostess served an elaborate
salad course with iced tea.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
j. L. MINIS,
County Chairman.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

The great benefit derived from the
use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has gratefully acknowledged by
many. Mrs. Benjamin F. Blakeney,
Decatur, ILL.,, writes, "Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is by far the best
medicine for colds and coughs we
have ever used in our family. l gave
it to my children when small for
Group and have taken it myself"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
EdgeGeld County Must Do. Its
Part For>Suffering Europe.


part for raising money with which to
relieve the poor and needy people of
Europe, especially the Jews in re-
gions that have been devastated by
four years of war. Edgefield county
has been called upon to contribute 81,
900 of the 5000 that South Caro-
lima has been asked for. Surely this
small sum, and more, should be
promptly given by our people who
have prospered because of the war.
Out of our abundance let US give gen.
erously to relieve the suffering of
those who have suffered SO greatly
from the war. America, South Caro-
lima, Edgefeld cour!ty, have been pc
culiarly fortunate IN having sosfew
young men sacrifice their lives.
Should we not now make thank Of
fering by contributing of our means
to the relief of the suffering of those
who have felt in so many ways the
horrors of the World War?
Make generous contribution to
this worthy cause through the follow
ing gentlemen whom l have appointed
for the several communities of the
county:
Johnston-J. L. Walker, H. G..
Edison.
Philippi-L. D. Holmes, George W.
Scott.
Harmony-w. H. Smith, W. G.
QUITS.
Trent w. w. Miller, Geo. T.
Swearingen.
Horns Creeks. B. Mays.
McKendree-J. NJ. Shaffer, w. f.
Turner.
Ropers-Rev. P. B. Lanham.
Antioch-C. C. Jones, w. F. West
Edgefeld-E. j. Norris, W. j,
Duncan.
Collier-H. W. Mckie, 7. NJ
Adams.
Red Hill. E. Quarles, R. M.
Johnson.
Red Oak Grove IT. w. Lamb, G.
w. Bussey, Jr.
Cleora-C. Nj. Williams, l.. R.
Brunson.
Gilgal-M. B. Byrd, j. j. Griffis.
Pleasant Lane-F. L. Zimmerman,
DR.. j. H. Self.
Meeting Street.. K. Allen, j. H.
Payne.
Rehoboth-R. A. Wash, j. D.
Hughey.
Meriwehter-H. F. Cooper, j. o.
Scott.
AS have requested Mr.. E. j. Nor
ris to act as treasurer for this county
campaign, please make report and re-
nit all funds to him.
j. L. MINIS,
County Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Union Meeting of First Divi-
sion at Mountain Creek.
Fine Weather. Splendid
Collection.


Fine Weather. Splendid
Collection.
Saturday and Sunday the Union
meeting of the First Division took
place at Mountain Creek, a large
crowd being in attendance. The writ
er was not present on Saturday, but
the reports from that day were very
encouraging. Everybody was glad to
get out again and mingle with their
friends and begin anew the work for
the Kingdom. The Missionary sermon
was preached by Rev. R. G. Lee of
the Edgefeld Baptist church and was
heard with great pleasure by the larg-
est union meeting congregation in a
long time.
At the conclusion of the sermon,
Mr.. Lee called for subscriptions for
the mission offering, saying that he
hoped one hundred dollars would be
raised. When the announcement of
the amount was made it had reached
S198.OO, and was the gift of the
Mountain Creek church to be forward
ed to Foreign and Home Missions.
This is probably the largest contri-
button by any Union meeting on :
an every day occasion, with no high
pressure appeal.
At the recess hour very large
concourse of people gathered around
table filled and overfowing with
good things to eat, and the hospital
ity and kindness of the people was as
lavish as the dinner. Everybody was
glad to be there, and know that the
winter had ended and with hopeful
hearts that the sad vicissitudes of the
past winter would not visit us again,
and that peace would forever more
reign in our great country. Several
soldiers were on the grounds, one,
Hugh Williams who was member of
the 3Oth and who had spent five
months in Hospital after doing his
part in breaking the Hindenburg line.
One gold star on the service flag
demonstrated the fact that young
lie had oseh Sacriiicea Lux MS 'oun-
try'
Immediately after dinner the MOO
orator of the Union meeting, Mr-
Bonham Hamilton. called the meeVing
to order and Sunbeam session was
held, Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman In
charge, and the work of the children
Eof the association was very cieariy
and definitely explained in talk by
Mrs. Tillman, who introduced Two
Sunoeams Oh MOUNTAIN oieeA' Desst
i'oOei' -0iii -: M ~ 49, ,,o,l- -
- - 49, I,dions Tb;s was followed
bv +he John Lake Sunbeam sons.
words and music arranged by our
own missionary.
Mrs J. L. Minis gave resume of,
Woman's Work in the association
since 1876
.cr,. c,,,.: IT.. mo :,
~. Nv ~ 'o,,''- ''. ~ - 49,
IlIS ANCW IlSC, Se&S ellS SOplS olSSoSS'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Madame Schumann-Heink A
Great American.
Dear Advertiser:

| Lear AQVefClSer'
Criticism of schamann-Heink, :"
said the Brooklyn Citizen in recent
review, sis somewhat like criticism Of
the sky or sea; she soarszat her usual
height, beautifully obliFious to what
ever might be said of her, Certainly
the noted prima donna still holds her
dominant sway of pre-eminence a.
mong the worlds song birds.
When a popular, greatly loved
singer comes to Boston not only the
seats in the audience, ,bns the plat
form and all the available standing
room are occupied by the throngs of
people.
Needless to say this Wa4 the case
when Nine. Schumann-Hei,iI sang at
Symphony Hall Sunday afternoon.
She is a true American in spirit and
belief. Four of her sons fought with
the American forces in this$war. For
several months she gave up$her. pro-
fessional engagements andjhas been
speaking and singing for the Liberty
Loans, Red Cross drives anesfor the
boys in the contonments. g.
There is mutual admiration be-
tween her and the American soldiers.
She said of them: "They have youth,
enthusiasm, spirit and courage
what power can stand against thesep
"The Greatest Mother in America"
she is called by the American soldiers.
After one of her cantonment con-
certs she received this note from one
of the boys: "Dear Madame Schu-
mann-Heink: l wonder if you know
how much we "rookies" love ypu?"
Several of her songs were patriotic
ones and the strongest feeling was
shown when she sang them. She had
such a gracious, kind attitude that
one does not wonder that the boys in
the camps should treasure her love
i for them and interest for them. q
Someone said that hundreds OF
thousands of soldiers have gone over
the seas better fighters and finer men
because of the inspiration and love
of this wonderful woman"
After she had concluded her pro-
gram she came out and sang the
"Star Spangled Banner" with the 2ails
dience joining. NJ: We never faalizaa
before how poorlJ I'VE sang 4:
would sing as high as we could, and
then wait until she had finished the
phrase in her full, rich contralto, and
then we would start again like pyg-
mics trying to echo giant.
On being urged to sing again she
came out and said: "No more singing,
must save my voice for the hospitals
and camps" When she said that we
were satisfied she would stop. There
are great many singers who come
to Symphony Hall, but perhaps the
greatest gift that anyone could have
| is voice that touches the human
heart. This gift belongs to Nine.
-Heink.
Florence Minis,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
NOTICE.

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Methodist church will hold
their regular meeting on Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock in the Mems Bible
Class room. All please try to attend
this meeting.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
DRUNK IN HEAD,
NOT ON Legs
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fGnnfinUNn IT0In NlI1N htosl
although the car was going at between
ten and fifteen miles an hour at the
time. lie did not fall in his leap ana
made his escape.
Mr.. AIcGeo made an attempt TO hold
the man by his coat as no jumped from
the seat. but was unable to retain MS
grip. A.
Mr.. McGee and Robert Hilles, tbs
latter driving a car into which Spath
ran along the Faulk Road Just prior TO
his collision with MCGEE, testihed that
Spath was intoxicated. Hilles SAID
that the defendant was unable TO drive
his car straight in the Faulk hoad, ana
once nearly turned turtle.
MIR Malloy. who was attorney for
spath. remarked that the case was
"purely persecution" saying that the
man had been convicted on one charge
and then brought again before the court
on this charge, all In connection WIN
the same offense.
The assistant city solicitor declared tina
Il was not a case OF persecution; una
the charge was lodged against Spau
only after the facts OF his intoXicate
condition were disclosed at the hearin
on the charge yesterday OF Niol"tln
the city traffic rules.
After imposition OF the fine or 80
Mr.. Malloy asked that II be made lars'
enough for Spath 10 take an appeal
The maximum penalty for the onense
however. is 500 and costs and to tax.
an appeal in a case, the sentence lnus'
exceed 500 or exceed thirty days I'M
prlsonment. The fine. therefore, was
allowed 10 stand.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14

Toxin semes to be the only one that was
spared.
Thousands OF fruit trees IN the or
chards OF the State are level with the
ground, causing untold damage 10 fruit
growers.
County Engineer Grubb this after
noon said that from reports received at
his ofllce Il was evident that wash outs
had occurred on every roadway in the
county. In addition falling trees has
blocked tranlc in many places.
Between Clarks Corner and Red Lion,
a culvert has been washed away and
this caused the roadway 10 be useless.
[ MiIl-Dams Washed Away.
Several mill-dams along the State
road were blown out by the pressure
OF the vast volumes OF water hurled
against them. II was rumored here
I this morning that among those dams
were the ones at wyoming, Smyrna
and Duck Creek Nearly an Of THE
brooks and bitches down the state
were converted into raging streams,
which injured growing crops and
caused bad oyerflOws and. washes at
l many places on the public roads.
The wind attained frightful velocity.
70 shook houses, uprooted thousands OF
fruit and shade trees, whipped corn
fodder 10 shreds, beat the cornstalks
1at to the ground, from which they
! will not arise, wrecked many apple,
! peach and pear orchards. ravaged Vine
yards and tomato fields, blew prac-
tically all the ripe white peaches from
the trees, and also thousands OF bushels
OF the unrlpe fruit destroyed the bulk
kof what little remained OF the lSeffer
| pear and tomato crops and also cut
! great swathes in growing timber in all
/ parts OF the state. The biggest trees
! seemed to be unable TO Withstand the
/ force OF the wind. Down in the neigh
/ borhood OF Blackbird and Green Spring
the woods show. by the many large
! trees uprooted and rlyen. that the wind
at times attained the velocity OF tor
nsdo.
It was rumOred In Clayton that
Woodland Beach, Kits Hammock and
Slaughter Beach were under water and
that much damage had been done TO
bayslde property and small craft.
The canal bank broke between St.
Georges and Delaware City and all the
lowlands in that neighborhood are
flooded
Many persons who attempted TO get
from points down the State TO VII
mington this morning found themselves
unable TO do so by reason OF dam
blOw-outs and overflows. and trees
which had fallen across the roads.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
ALPOwCO PLEASURE CLUB.

The AlpowcO Club met at the home
of Miss Mary Walsh, No. s03 West
Ninteenth street, on Monday evening.
President James Rodgers, who will
leave shortly for Colorado, was pre-
sented with a check for $50. in appre-
citation Of his work. Francis Walton
was elected acting president until Mr.
Rodgers returns. Gene O'Tooie was
elected publicity manager
plans were outlined for the social
activities OF the CLUB during the fall
and winter months. consisting OF a
series Of six dances, comprising: Oc-
tober. masquerade dance; November
THANKSGIVING Day, dance; December
Christmas dance; January, leap year
dance.
The club was organized In March
1918. for the purpose OF promoting So
cial affairs for the benefit OF the mem
bers and their friends. The club con
sisted of twelve charter members, in
cluding both sexes.
Owing to the number Of applications
received by the club after its organiza'
tion. Il was decided to increase the
membership to thirty, fifteen couples
including its officers. comprising
president, vice-president, secretary
treasurer and guide, who are elected
once a year. 4 waiting list is kept opei
Meeting night Is the second Monda!
evening Of each month, at the home o
member. During the war eight OF tn
members answered Uncle Sans call L
various branches of the service.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
FIND MARKET FOR FARMER.

MADISON, Wis. Aug. ii.-rhe WIS
consin Bankers Association has organ
lzed a Bankers and Farmers Agricul-
ture Exchange Department for the
benefit OF tho farmers.
The farmer who has pure-bred seed
or animals for sale will list them al
his local bank and the central agency
will aid the farmer in obtaining a
buyer. Persons who come TO the state
10 buy livestock can obtain from the
central organization information as 10
where certain stock IS for sale. a
small commission viii be charged the
seller probably per cent.
Professor II. d. Otis. assistant dean
Of the College Of Agriculture, uniyer'
city Of Wisconsin. who recently re-
turned from service IN France, has re-
signed to be the head OF the exchange
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
LEWIS HAS MUCH,
Wife gets LITTLE
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Continued from First Page.
Charles, before the court had fixed the
order.
Judge Finger then told him that he
would have to give his wife $50 every
two weeks. in addition 10 paying the
rent OF Si2 a month. Il was with a dole
ful look that Charles walked from the
court room.
Lewis family troubles have been
aired before Magistrate Leonard w
Loyett, Newark. and he is now under a
peace bond.
When Judge Finger impressed on
Charles that II he persists In his ill
treatment OF his family. a different
charge would be lodged against him
Charles remarked:
That's just what Mr.. Lovett told
me"
Mrs. Lewis appeared in court In shoes
that had 20 be held on her feet by rope
Mrs. Lewis said that every night lasl
week. her husband would bring home
food and cook 10 for himself, giving his
children but small bits.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
REV. ". H. LAIRD
DIES SUDDENLY
ON OUTING TRIP
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ltOntmued from flfSL -
Seminary near Alexandria. Va. lie =
survived by a wife and three childrea.
William Henry Laird Edmund Laird
and Margaret NJ Laird.
lie had been rector OF Christ mu-Sa.
Christina hundred. and afterwards be-
came rector OF lmmanuel Churcirin the
Highlands. The new Emmanuel Church
was built during his rectOrship. Prior
to going 20 Christ Church he was rec
tor Of churches in Albemarle county,
Va. Nashville, Tenn, and Warrentown,
Va.
MFR. Laird was one OF the foremost
clergymen OF the diocese of Delaware
and keenly interested in its affairs. lie
devoted much time TO its welfare and
upbulldng. lie was president OF the
standing committee OF The diocese, and
examining chaplain and member ex-
ofnolo OF the Diocesan Church Club Of
Delaware, and was a member OF the
Wilmington Country Club, the Sons OF
the American Revolution and the May
flower Society.
lie was a brother OF William Winder
Laird. investment banker OF this city.
Or. ]. Packard Laird. who Is I'm the
army reconstruction medical service /;
Walter ]. Laird and Philip d. Laird,
OF this city; Mrs. w. G. Bell. Of Alex
andrla, Va, Mrs. Caleb Stabler. OF this
city; Mrs. G.. Peyton Craighill. OF
Leesburg, Va; Mrs. w. r. Okie, or
Bedford. Va. Miss Martha p. Laird and
Miss Mary c. Laird.
Arrangements for the funeral nave
not been made as yet.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
owners favor
PROFIT SHARING
With RAILROADS
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transportation in each OF the principal
Taflc territories.
"We believe capital is entitled to its
return Of six per cent; that labor IS
Untitled 10 a fair wage and that the
lxcess earnings by the carriers after
paying their wages and six per cent.
Ipon capital. should be diveded with
abor and the public" he said.
by reason OF the largely increased
iufies which will fall upon the COM
mission. the security holders ask
Congress TO create six regional inter
,tate commerce commissions, suDor-
Innate 70 the commission, but win all
he powers Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission in their respective ter
:itories."
Walter said these regional commits
lons would act as boards OF conciiia-
Ion in settling wage disputes, being a
body close 20 the employees, the car
,iers and the shippers.
The plan provides further. he stated.
hat the issuance o. securities OF all
Carriers engaged in interstate com
nerce should be vested in Federal Su-
.hority.
Finally. the plan. would creste
corporation operated without pront 10
ne railroads and managed by nine
Interstate commerce commissioners ana
light railroad men selected by the rail-
-osds." continued Walter.
He declared the plan also would con-
linue the present rate committees com
posed OF representatives Of both rail-
,oads and shippers to primarily con-
,ider and pass upon all changes in
.ates requetsed by either railroads or
.hlppers. before being filed with the
regional commission or the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
MANY shippers and manufacturers.
organizations have approved our plan'
Waiter said. 1T is simple, easy OF ap-
pllcation and can be made effective I'M
medlately. Under.ft investors will feel
secure. labor will receive a fair wage
and the shipper will obtain the service
which he pays for"
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Small Boats Break from
Moorings During Severe
Night Storm
SOME AUGUST
VISITORS IN TOWN

Special 10 The Evening Journal. Z
NEW CASTLE, Aug. i4.-The heavy
rain and wind storm, which struck
this city yesterday, caused many OF
the men working in the shipyards to
be without work The car system was
dlsorganized for the night.
Walter Wipf and Elmer Walling
have taken Wipfs cabin and gone
fishing down the bay
r. H. Harrington and Sons have ac-
cepted the contract TO paint the prop
erty Of George Kern, on East Fifth
street
A nonresident OF this State has been
found fishing along the New Castle
shore. Fisherman OF this part OF the
State wish that he would discontinue
without having TO be made TO do so.
The Rev. ]. r. Bicking and family
returned home yesterday, after spend
ing several days down the country.
Mrs. Harry Ahern and son, Harry
are visiting relatives in New Jersey.
The baseball game with Delaware
City has been postponed until next
Wednesday.
Walter Kern and Hubert Lawler viii
leave Saturday for Atlantic City.
A yacht owned by James Booth and
Son. which has been stationed'at New
Castle for several months. broke the
ropes yesterday in the storm and was
damaged. The ropes on the Anne Belte
also broke. allowing the boat 10 drift
1Own the river.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
RAILROAD BEDS
ARE WASHED OUT,
TRAINS DELAYED
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assist in working it past the washouts.
After boarding the train and seeing
he damage that had been Wrougnt
,Ione the line, Mr.. Latrobe expressed
he oplnion that the storm had been
much more severe and damaging ID
delaware than il had been in Virginia
and MARYLAND. where the rainfall had
not been so heavy.
A wsshout 100 feet by 10 feet deep
at fredericksburg was only part OF 'llo
damage caused by last nights storm ON
the Delaware division Of the Pennsyi-
vania railroad. This fredericksburg
yvasbout is on the Cambridge branch
between Cambridge and Seaford. OWlng
10 its extent all train service on the
Cambridge branch, both passenger anu
freight. has been annulled indefinitely
Officials Of the Delaware road said thls
morning that they hoped TO resume
train service on the Cambridge branch
some time late tonight.
At the Canal Bridge, where the great
est damage was done, there are wash
outs on both sides OF the tracks south
Of the canal and a big washOut at the
north side Of the canal. Big repair
gangs were rushed TO that place and
smaller gangs to st. AIMS Crossing and
Kirkwood.
At the canal the great danger was
that the dam which held back the
waters Of the big feeder lake to the
west Of the tracks and TO The north OF
The canal would blow out at any in
slant. and that the wafer would be per
miited 10 smash against the canal
bridge and its high embankment ap-
proaches and wash away the whole
siruciure. 10 was the wasting Of vast
yorumes OF water from this lake 10 save
the dam that caused the northside
washout under the tracks, the bis
waste current striking against the rail-
=ead embsnsment and washing u away
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
HIS ExcUsE sATIsFIEs MpGE.

Arrested yesterday on charge or
contempt OF court, Isador Baskin,
tailor and cleaner OF No. si3 Orange
street. was arrested by Patrolman Hyn-
son. but after explanations had been
made the case was dropped and Baskm
was given his freedom. BaskiA was %
have been a witness IN a case In City
Court. hut failed 10 appear.
Following his arrest Baskin explaine'
that ne had about $3.50 worth OF clothe
owned by his customers on a line II
his yard yesterday morning when IN
storm broke. and he was too busy re
moving them to attend court. This eX
PLANTATION satisfied Judge Chuchmar
who ordered that Baskin be released.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
Two ARMY FILTERS MISSING.

FL PASO. Texas, Aug. ii.-Omcers
al the aviation field here and at MILF
tary headquarters are much concerned
over the fate OF Lieutenants II. q
Peterson and Paul II. Dawson, Ameri-
can army aviat0rs. believed 10 be lost
on tho desert south OF Preside, Texas
The two avlators left Maria, Texas
early Sunday morning, to patrol inc
Big Bend border. Notsing mas been
heard OF them since. other army ava
tors have secuted over tho country
south OF the border but no trace OF the
missing flers or their plane could be
found.