Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09
Mrs. Frank Landrum and children

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with his mother, Mrs. S. j. Latimer.
His friends were all glad to see him
again.
DR.. S. G. Mobley celebrated his
Saith birthday on July 3rd. His broth
ers and their families, his sister, Mrs.
Latimer, and few others were in
vited to be with him on this happy
occasion. A very enjoyable dinner
was served.
There were many good wishes du
ring the day from warm friends, es-
pecially the wish that he see many
more birthdays.
Mrs. Rhodes of Hampton is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Grim. :
Mr.. o. D. Black has gone to Louis
vile, KY, for his annual visit to the
firm for which he has been travelling
for fourteen years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hendrix and
SON., and Miss Floride Hendrix of
Leesville spent Sunday here with Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cox have gone to
Hendersonville, N. c. to enjoy the
mountain breezes.
The death of Mr.. Charlie Crouch
which occurred on Saturday was a
very sad one, and the town mourned
with the grief stricken family.
Mr.. Crouch came here about year
ago to make his home with his sister,
Mrs. Rushton, and about two months
or more ago, was taken sick and has
been suffering all this time. Loving
hands ministered so faithfully day
and night, that he might be relieved
and restored. Finally he became par
alyzed.
Mr.. Crouch was a man that was
held in highest regard and esteem,
and although he had lived here only
a short while he had made strong ties
of friendship and during his illness
his friends were very solicitous.
Mr.. Crouch was good man; he
was "a sneighbor in every sense Of the;
word; lie was a father most loving,
and devoted brother. He loved the
Lord and in his gong he has just
gone on before to await the coming of
loved ones. That he had vision of
the heavenly mansions was that after
lying paralyzed for some time, while
loved ones stood by, be suddenly lift
ed his hand to heaven, smile illumin-
ed his face-and he was gone.
He leaves one daughter, Miss
Connie Crouch, four sons, and two
sisters, Mrs. Octavia Rushton and
Mrs. Cullum.
The body was carried to Ebenezer
church Sunday afternoon where Rev.
W. S. Brooke, in the service spoke
in beautiful and comforting words of
his life. The body was laid to rest be-
side the graves of his wife and two
daughters. Many beautiful flowers
were sent by loving friends.
The last meeting for the summer
of the Emily Geiger chapter D. A. R.,
was held on the afternoon of July
4th, with Mrs. John Wright, this part
ily being in celebration of the fourth.
In absence of Mrs. Scott, Mrs. P. N.
Lott, vice-regent, presided. 1t was
gratifying in reports to learn that
during the year the third payment of
the endowment fund had been made
by the chapter, this chapter being a
founder. 1t was also reported that
one of the members had listed as a
founder of the school. All chapter
pledges are paid, gifts to the George
town school and French Orphan.
Suggested topics for the study
course, were handed in. The program
was very interesting and several good
papers were given: "The Magma Char
ta," by Mrs. P. N. Lott; "The Fall of
the Bastile," Mrs. Harry C. Strother;
"The Constitution" Mrs. j. H.
White.
Later the hostess invited all into
the dining room where they were
seated at a beautifully appointed ia
BILE, the decorations being large bowls
of red, white and blue flowers. An
elaborate salad course with iced tea
was served. Mrs. James Cullum and
Mrs. H. D. Grant assisting the host
ess.
The last meeting of the New Gen.
ltury Club was held with Mrs. ]. A.