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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05

We are carrying in another column
the advertising of the F. S. Royster
Guano Company and cur readers will
be interested to know that in 1886
Mr.. F. S. Royster started this busi-
ness and still retains the ownership
and control of it, although it has
grown to such proportions that it
takes 13 large factories to supply the
present demand for the Royster
Brands. 1t is rare that such business
is built up by individual effort and
the results speak well for the ability
and integrity of the manufacturer
and for the unvarying merit of the
goods. The record of the past is the
best guarantee of future results and
the success of the Royster goods has
always been built upon the success OF
its users.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
cLEoRA cULLINGs.
Five Sailors and Soldiers Re-
turned. School Has Re-
opened. Cold Injuries
Oats.

The "fu" is pretty bad among the
darkies in this section, but not very
many cases among the whites. There
were some Of the children at school
last week that had colds and we clos
ed our school from Wednesday until
Monday. If It was "fu" it was very
light, as they were all right in few
days, so we started schol again.
Me. George Rearden's family had
! it last week, the whole family was :
sick at the same time, but are better
now.
Freeman Corley, Gus Cheatham,
Tom Corley and Herbert Williams
have been discharged from the navy
and Press Morgan from the army.
Warren Reel, the Brunson boys, Earl
Wash, Clarence seigler and the Grif
fis and Prince boys haven't been dis
charged yet, but are in hopes they
will be soon.
The freeze in January thinhed out
the oat crop considerably. Some
of the oats sown in December will
have to be sown over.
Mrs. Steve Morgan went to Beau
fort Saturday to see her son, Hugh,
who is sick.
Homer Williams who had bad
case of "flu" at his fathers has re-
covered sufficiently to come home.
There is still some cotton in the
fields to pick, but owing to the wealth
er and influenza, can't get it picked.
We have decided, to have no more
Sunday School until the influenza
subsidies.
The death of B. E. Nicholson has
saddened this, whole community.
There isn't another man in the coun-
ty who was useful in so many ways.
He was main stay in his church,
his State, his county and his town.
Most of his boyhood days were spent
in Moss township and he occupied
the same place in the esteem and af-4
,fection of his neighbors as man, as
|he did asl a boy. It can truly be said.
Of him none knew linn but
him, none named him but to praise
Few people knew the valuable
services he rendered in Edgefield
County as County Attorney, saving
thousands of dollars: The cnly conso-
lation we have in such sad deaths is
we know God does all things for the
best.
Subscriber.
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Red Oak Grove.

There was some disappointment
last Sunday that we had no service
at Red Oak Grove. Many difficulties
and some Encouragement must come
to US all, which bring out the real
character. We have been called upon
to close our Sunday Schools and
churches. Now Christian leaders
should enlarge on their vision of
duty; being Christiike in their deci-
sion; success is theis if they use
knowledge, which always brings en-
thusiasm, kind!ed in the heart by will
ingness to sacrifice. Sometimes it is
a stubborn heart, jealousy, i'll will
and some times it requires us to lay
aside even more of our time for the
Lords work, as we'll as our means.
We cans expect very ruch enthusi-
asm without some effort and sacri-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
Sad Death of Joseph Boyce
Johnstone.

The news of the passing away of
Boyces Johnstone came to us too late
to make a notice of this sad event
last week. This. was indeed an unex-
pected3 and deplorable death in that
our friend was so young and so much
valued i'm his community and splen-
did citizen of our county.
lbving tribute from a friend ap-
s sirs ia Ibis issue which gives all che
fa:sss q ~ 1aaine lis sad arture,
and those who loved him most. His
beloved mother preceded him to the
grave several years ago, but his
grandmother, Mrs. Bette Allen, lives
to mourn his loss, besides his father,
wife, sisters, brothers and little child.
Many of our most beloved and
useful are being transported to a
better and happier land.
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Note of Explanation from Rev.
C. w. Bussey.
Martin, Ca,
February 2, 1919.

Dear Mr.. Editor:
take this means to let my people
at Red Oak Grove church know why
I did not meet my appointment there
last Sunday.
have been in bed sick since Thurs
day, the doctor visiting me twice a
day, and while he says 1 have not the
"fu," that l must remain in bed for
several days and take care of myself.
This is the first appointment I re-
member to have missed preaching in
a long time, perhaps fifteen or twen-
ty years.
My wife says she thinks that the
idea of missing seeing Mr.. Nick Grif-
fs and the appointment at the Grove
hurts me as bad as my sickness.
(Nick never fails to meet me at Mo-
doc.)
We enjoy. your weekly visits very
much. Was very sorry to learn of the
death of Hon. B. E. Nicholson.
I do not think the people have
made any mistake in electing Il pre-
sumo they have) my old roommate
at Furman University in 1S68-1S69,
Ex-Goy. Sheppard.
G. w. Bussey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05

We are moving our post now, go
ing further south, and we are all de-
lighted apr up here it is very cold and
disagreeable. We go to some little
town near Troyes where we will stay
until we get orders to go home. l still
know nothing as to how long we will
be overfhere, but think we will get
home. either this month or next. l
cannot see what will be the object of
keeping US over here, for our work is
done. Very few Pioneer or Engineer
outfits went with the Army of Occu-
pation,san of course we are not go
ing to sattempt to help build up this
countts
Wegare having awful weather, but
manage to keep warm and dry most
of the time, even though it rains
everyday. The health of my men,
generally speaking, is good-remark-
ably so for the conditions under
whichathey are living sleeping in
barns OR old buildings with cracks all
over them, and little heat. We are
having quite time with the fuel
question. The French never prepare
one asy ahead, consequently all the
wood wet and green. have an aw-
full tine getting it, then making it
burn, but am told that we will have
coal ut our new post.
Trust the new year is full of sun
|shine5and happiness for all of US, and
that Gus and I may soon return to
our loved ones. My one thought is
home and when will I get there.
Give my love to all and write soon.
Devotedly your son,
Arthur.
End. 1t. 53rd. Pioneer Infantry.
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Tribute to Joseph Boyce john
Subscriber.
stone.

Entered into eternal rest on the
|2Sth of January 1919, Joseph Boyce
Johnstone, beloved husband of Ellie
Brooks Morgan.
The untimely death of this noble,
Chr istian young man mas cast pail
Of gloom over the entire community
and Rocky Creek church has lost one
of its best and most useful members.
He was one of the best of young men,
and to US who loved him, his death
seems untimely and hard to bear.
Boyce had so much to live for, a
devoted young wife and child, mar
ried only few short, happy years
ago. Life seemed to hold health as
well as happiness, but He who makes
no mistakes, called him to Heaven,
after one weeks illness of influenza.
While we know our loss is his gain,
we can but grieve for the passing Of
this young man, cut down in the
flower of manhood. lie was only Zo
years of age.
Besides his wife and little girl, he
is survived by his aged father, MIR.
Billie tombstone, two sisters, Mrs.
Carroll Morgan and Miss Bette
Johnstone and two brothers, Tupper
and Scott of Saluda. his aged grand
mother and uncle, DR.. B. l.. Allen.
On Wednesday, January 20, Royce
was tenderly laid to rest in the GEM
etery at Rocky Creek. There beside
the murmuring waters and the whis-
pering pines and tall oaks where song
birds sing and violets bloom, his
sweet, gentle spirit sleeps peace fully
on till the resurrection morn.
One who loved him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
CHURCH NOTICE.

As the infunza quarantine has
been lifted, there will be Sunday
School and preaching at the Metho-
dist Church on Sunday morning. At
ter the preaching service an impor-
tant church conference will be held.
Sunday School at 1880 o'clock and
at 1880. 1t is important
that we take up our work in earnest
as there are big tasks ahead Of US
this year, and the pastor hopes to
see a full attendance on all services
on Sunday. We shall gladly welcome
friends and strangers who may be
privileged to attend our worship.
There will be no mid-week service
this week.
AL. Gunter, Pastor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
Some Incidents of Boston.
Boston, Mass.
January 80, 1919.

Dear Advertiser:
/ can think of no particular thing
of interest that 4 have seen or heard
lately to tell you about except some
little things that I have experienced.
We can put our Southern life to good
advantage here. used the cotton
fields as subject for an eXtempora-
neous speech and suppose l told all
I knew in about four minutes.
never knew before that the negro
dialect could be made so ideal and
charming as the girls here from the
South interpret it. One girl from Mis-
sissippi read a dialect poem on re-
cital and Mrs. Powers said there was
something indescribably true and
beautiful about such a selection when
given by trained Southern girl. No
one else can quite catch the spirit of
it.
Boston is really great melting
pot. l am hoping shall ccme out of
it in good form, still Southern, /
mean, and with just good opinion
of the aggressive West and the vigor-
Gus North. One of the girls at the Le-
land Powers School read poem a.
bout the West. The refrain through
it all was, "that's where the West be-
gins" "where the hand clasp is a lit
tie stronger" etc. wanted to change
the poem and insert South instead of
West. Perhaps ! could not take that
much liberty with the authors work.
There are two japanese girls who
take their meals where I do. The
other day there were seven of US at
the table representing South Caro-
lima, Massachusetts,, New Jersey, Cal
ifornia, Maine, Alabama and Texas.
At a concert the other day there
were two people behind me who
spoke English while and then stop
ped and talked French.
We have as many different kinds
of weather up here as we have peo-
pie. We have snow and sunshine and
wind and rain at irregular intervals.
It seems impossible though that we
could have such really delightful
weather as we are having. 1t is often
just like spring.
Florence Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
flee, which will present itself when
the purpose is right.

fee, which will present itself when
the purpose is right.
Now that spring is near at hand;
we can but hope that the spirit to re-
sumo our once we'll organized posi-
tions may be realized, working hard
er, giving more, both in time and OF
our means, for we are happiest who
love most.
Our neighborhood in fast recover
ing from the long seige of sickness
and we have been greatly blessed,
not one death among US.
Next Sunday our monthly W. M.
u, we trust, can meet, as we have
had no meeting since December.
The Y. w. A. will meet with Misses
Maggie and Clela Agner on the 10th,
We are thinking of holding short
memorial service in honor of Frances
Willard at this meetin.
Our girls held most beautiful
service in memory of Miss Moon on
December 26 at Mrs Lambs. On this
occasion with them, was quite num-
Der of visitors and much praise was
duly given them for the lovely spirit
manifested, that being made evident
by each girl rendering part of their
real selves in the service, which we
appreciated more than we could ex-
press. May they continue to let their
life shine for Jesus, helping them to
make leaders of efficiency in places
where much is needed to be done, for
surely "the field is white and the la
borers few"
Much moving and changing around
has taken place in this community,
but every body seems about domi-
ciled and ready for 1919.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Zimmerman
have at last become quartered in
their new home. They have very
pretty and convenient home.
Mr.. T. W. Lamb and Mr.. G. W.
Bussey are in Greenwood attending
United States Court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
Quarterly Conference of the
Nj. E. Church passes Res
olutions.

Whereas, Almighty God in His
wise providence saw fit to remove
from our midst on January %, 1919,
our beloved brother and friend, B. E.
Nicholson, of Edgefeld, S. c., and
whereas we recognize that we have
lost one of earth's best and purest
men; and whereas we sorely miss his
wise, trusted and consecrated leader
ship in all the councils of our Church ;
Be it Resolved by the Quarterly
Conference of the Edgefed Charge,
of which he has for a number of
years been a prominent member.
First, That we his fellow-officers
and sorely bereaved friends bow in
humble submission to our Heavenly
Father's Will ..;j 3Sl 2lss. = !
Second, That we express our
thanks to God Almighty for the un-
told blessings we have received from
our departed brothers pure, conse-
Grated Christian life, and for the fel-
lowship we have been privileged to
hold with him;
Third, That we pledge ourselves
to carry forward the work of the
Church which he so much loved, and
in which he so faithfully served un-
til death;
Fourth. That we express our deep
est sympathy to his beloved wife and
children and remind them of our
prayers for a Fathers comfort and
care;
Fifth, That a copy of these resolu-
ton be sent to our sister, Mrs. B. E.
Nicholson .and family; copy to the
Southern Christian Advocate; copy
to each of the local papers, and that
this record become part of the reg
ular minutes of this meeting.
(Signed) R. E. Stackhouse
A. L. Gunter
NJ. N. Padgett
j. r. Smith
W. w. Miller
S. B. Nicholson
L. S. Kernaghan
o. B. Anderson
R. H. Nicholson
H. M. Herlong
Edgefeld, S. c., Jan. 2, 1919.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05

Senator B. E. Nicholson of Edge
field, who died last Thursday, was an
accomplished and diligent legislator,
thoroughgoing patriot and earnest
worker for the improvement of con-
ditions in South Carolina. He had
numbers of friends everywhere in
the State and enjoyed the confidence
and respect of the people of Edge
field County in marked degree. He
was lawyer of first rate attain
ments, and as a public spirited citi-
zen he was greatly useful to his COM
munity.--Editorial, Columbia State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
NoTICE!

The Edgefeld High and Graded
Schools will open on next Monday,
February 10th, at nine o'clock. The
teachers are anxious to have every
pupil present on the opening day.
The monthly tests will he held next
week, hence it will be well for the pu-
pills to spend this week in review.
A. L. Gunter, Supt.
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Suggest A Name.

A movement is underway for the
purchase of a piece of land in or
near town to be used as public cem-
etery, and name is desired for the
new cemetery. Send in the name that
you suggest and The Advertiser will
publish it or turn them over to the
committee, as the committee may di-
rect.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
Red Cross Meeting.

The executive committee of the
Red Cross are expected at the Red
Cross rooms Friday afternoon at A
o'clock for an important meeting.
w. B. Cogburn,
Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Engagement Announced. Sol
diers and Sailors Coming
Home. MIR. Turner Now
Better.

DCISSAs
Miss Elise Mobley who is taking a
business course in Columbia, spent
the weekend here at her home.
Mr.. Willie Lee Wright was here
from Atlanta last week for visit to
the homefolks. He is taking course
in pharmacy.
Mr.. Addy who has been connected
with the Farmers and Merchants
Bank as assistant cashier, has return
ed to Saluda to his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Boyd and Miss
es Marion and Stewart Boyd have re-
turned from Beaufort. Everyone is
delighted to have them back.
Mrs. Mobley of Columbia has been
visiting in the home of her step-son,
Mr.. Edwin Mobley, coming to nurse
his wife VINO was afflicted with the
prevalent epidemic.
Mr.. M. T. Turner is able to be out
after being sick for week or more.
Mrs. j. D. BARLEY is improving af-
ter an operation aSs the City Hospital
in Augusta.
Mrs. John Waters and children of
Saluda, have been guests in the home
of Mrs. Mary Waters. Mr.. Charlie
Cullen of the navy has also been a
visitor in this home, Mrs. Waters be-
ing his grandmother.
Mrs. White and Miss Ruth Phillips
have returned to Springfield after a
visit to relatives.
Mr.. Burnett who has been in the
navy, will soon be at his former place
at the Light and Ice Plant and will
soon begin the making of ice for use.
Miss Maggie Criggler of Danville,
Va, is spending while with Mrs. w.
S. Brooke.
Mrs. Marie Dozier visited friends
in Augusta Last week.
Miss Sara Norris has gone to At
lanta for two weeks stay and while
there viii make purchases of spring
millinery forsthe establishzn nent Shsre..
Miss Violet Davis of Cleveland,
Ohio is the guest of relatives.
Mrs. Harry Howard of Batesburg,
is spending a while with Mrs. David
Howard.
Mrs. w. E. Lagrore is expecting
her sister, Miss Ethel Coleman, of
Aiken at an early date to visit her.
Mr.. Marvin BARLEY who has been
in the army, was here last week visit
ing his father, Mr.. J. D. BARLEY. His
friends were glad to see him.
Mrs. Harry Strother and Master
Harry were visitors here during the
past week in the home of Mr.. NJ. T.
Turner.
Mrs. Frank has been quite sick
with influenza, but is improving.
Mrs. Walter Allen of Fruit Hill
was visitor here last week. Her sis
ter, Miss Kitty Warren returned with
her. to her home.
Mrs. Maggie Hill and Mr.. Carl
Hill of Edgefeuld spent Thursday
here in the home Of Mrs. Willie
Tompkins.
Mr.. George Hubbard has moved
from Augusta and is Low engaged in
following his profession.
Mrs. Matte Toney has returned
from Charleston after visit to her
sister. While away she was quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoden have rented
a part of the home of Misses Rachael
and Marguerite Simmons and are
now domiciled there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wolfe announc-
ed the engagement of their sister to
Mr.. Daitch of Edgefeld on last Thurs
day evening. The happy event to take
place in about a month. The groom
presented his fiancee with diamond
pendant on this occasion. The affair
was very pleasant one. A delight
full supper was served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-02-05

Edgefeld, S. c., Jan. 2, 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

inc "meetiug Of the waters, which flow down what is called the vale of Avoca amid projecting overhanging trees gives a picturesque effect and well merits the words of Moore on the sub iect
 There is not in the wide world a val
 lev so sweet
 As the vale in whose bosom the
 bright waters meet" Somehow these river scenes seem to be ever changing yet never diminish ing in beauty.
 Legends
 Ireland Is so rich in history and legends that only a great historian can draw the line between the two and few travellers care to separate it even when it comrs to the stories of St. Patrick, whose name is a by word in Ireland. One always finds the Serpent Lake, where it is said he drowned the last snake, and all the great things of his life down to his grave at Down patrick are shown.
 Wonderful old castles gre on every side, each having its own particular history of it's association with some great Irishman. Ireland loves its
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

not even the most miraculous shoals of fish would tempt them to put out to sea.
 Lakes And Rivers
 Ireland has many lakes and rivers of great beauty The Lakes of kil- Iarney are the best known and their charm is not exaggerated, for there is a soft purple haze falling over them at evening, which make them inde- scribably beautiful. The Earl of Ken mares stately residence is nearby and there one may find the real shamrocks under cultivation by a genuine son of Erin's soil. On many of the islands are ruined castles with weird legends and as one looks out over the scene and lets imagination run riot figures seem to fit about the ruins and ghosts seem everywhere.
 Its rivers too have been the inspira- tion for artists and poets. Where the river shannon flows" is an exquis- ite spot where the hawthorn bush cast it's shadow for centuries before the tourist came to carry it away as souvenirs.
 The spot at the junction of the Aron- beg and Aronmore Rivers, known as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

nation to see the resemblance to many of the names given. The caves are underneath the great rocks and some may be entered by boats during low tide and the weird shapes of the rocks coupled with the legends told by the guide are well worth a visit.
 Galway Fisherman
 Over at Galway. on the west coast. the marine view is entirely different for the Aran Isics are only a few miles away in Galway Bay, one of the finest inlecs of the Irish coast. On these islands there are old curious forts with histories which date back for centuries. There the natives may still be found wearing homespun dresses and the cowhide sandals called pam pioties'' a relic of the ancient customs sure to attract attention.
 The town of Galway is interesting on account of its ancient history. The lower part of the town is inhabited by fishermen and for many years they refused to marry outsiders and have special customs. The brides dowry is always a fishing boat or an interest in a fishing boat, according to the wealth of her parents. The marriage ring is all heirloom passing from moth CT to daughter and is a curious look ing affair decorated with a, heart sup ported by two hands. Certain days are regarded unluclzy for fishing and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

He will also take you to the giants spring where every one who drinks will have three wishes come true. A day is usually spent at the Cause way, but if one wishes to go into the caves or take the cliff walk a longer time Is required.
 As both of these are worth seeing Pat usually pursuades his visitors to ia ke up quarters at the little hotel and later visit some of these queer places. The Cliff Walk with it's great rocks made up of strata of various coIors, frequently rivaIing our own Grand Canyon, is one of the first shown. It runs for several miles along the shore rising higher and higher as one walks until the top is reached far above the North Channel of the Irish Sea. The great rocks, known as the Chimney Tops (three isolated pi1lars) soon come into view and then Pleas kin Head, one of the finest pTomoni- tories in Ireland is seen. Of course. all the nearby rocks are named but the visitor must have a fertile imagi-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

over some forty thousand columns for it seems that some traveller with plenty of time on his hands has count ed them. All look beautifully cut and polished, formed of such neat pieces, so exactly fitted to each other and so cleverly supported that one might
 fancy that he had before him the product of human workmanship. All is in geometrical order and all appear sawed to measure by some mighty mason. otwithstandinE some variety there is a certain uniform type running throughout the whole group for the majority of the pillars have either five or six sides. are generally about 20 feet in length by twenty inches in diameter and are divided into short sections. The latter are jointed. as neatly as human joints; the convex base fitting closely to the Concave top below 1t. There is a wishing chair
 a giants loom, a giants organ. a "Highlandman's bonnet" and "lady's fam formed of the columns. All these are pointed out by the Irish guide.