Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Ridgedale School Accepted by
Baptists. Death of MIR.
Chester. School to Give
Short Holiday.

action being taken at the recent con-
vention. 1t will be the property of the
state, and Board of Trustees will
be appointed. This school was organ
lied about three years ago by Rev.
Posey, who saw the great need of
such. Various beliefs were springing
up in this section and the school is
meeting the needy situation. UP to
this time the only aid the school re-
ceived was through the Ridge asso-
citation, which adopted it little over
year ago.
A fund is being raised to keep two
or three girls at this school, who are
needy of necessities, which fund is a
most needy one. A contribution for
Z this will go from our town through
the Sunbeams. Mrs. W. J.. Hatcher,
leader, has planned a Christmas en-
tertainment for the evening of the
18th, given by the little ones, the
proceeds of which will go toward this
fund.
The school library of the Baptist
Sunday school is being greatly enjoy
ed by the young people, and so many
books are in demand that additions
will have to be made, although the
shelves are all filled when the books
are returned. On Sunday morning,
the 19th, all contributions of the
classes will go toward the purchase
of more books, and as every one loves
a good book, no doubt there Will be
be good amount.
The contribution of the Sunday
school on the 18th was given to aid
in the fight against tuberculosis.
The High school will give only one
week for holiday at Christmas:
There will be school on Saturday OF
this week so there will be no time
lost on New Years observance.
A sign at the postoffice urges
everyone to post early and send
cards early. Do not wait until Christ
mas eve to mail every thing. This
will allow the mail from getting con-
gested and the postofflce officials a
minute to breathe, occasionally.
Mr.. Leland Chester died son Mon
dav last at the home Of his father-ln-
law. Mr.. w. M. Wright after con-
tinued illness.
While in the world war he was
gassed and this later caused tuber-
eulosis to develop. For some time ne
had been at sanitarium IN North
Carolina, but about month ago
came here to join his wife. Mr.. Ches-
ter was the son of Rev. and Mrs,
Chester of Macon, Ga, and was "a
wears of age. He was young man OF
many noble qualifications and his
passing at this age is very sad indeed.
Besides his widow, who was Miss
Edith Wright, he leaves an infant
son. Also several sisters and
brothera
The funeral services were con-
Quoted on Tuesday afternoon by the
pastor, Rev. David Kellar, and the
body was laid to rest in the Mt OF
Olives cemetery. There were many
beautiful flowers sent from organiza-
. tions and sympathizing friends.
Mrs. Huiet Waters entertained on
Friday afternoon with a Surprise
shower for Mrs. William Connerly,
recent bride.
She was assisted in receiving by
Miss Mallie Waters and the brides
mother, Mrs. P. B. Waters. The hall
way and parlor was artistically dec
grated in Christmas greens and red
bells.
A large number of friends were in
yited and after they had arrived all
were asked to write favorite recipe
for the bride. These were collected
and made into book by Mesdames
M. r. Wright and M. w. Crouch and
presented to the bride.
The ringing of sleigh bells and the
blowing of a horn, and the door flew
open and Santa Claus was in the
midst of the party, with large pack
ON his back. He searched until ne
found the honoree and then placed
his pack at her feet, and disappeared
as mysteriously as he had arrived.
The pack was opened and con-
tained all kinds of pretty gifts, each
with a good wish. The honoree 1eel-
ingly thanked all for the many Deau-
Later tempting salad course with
coffee was served.
Miss Annie Amick OF Newberry
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. B: Lott
Mrs. Robert Cartledge OF Green,
wood has been for visit to her SIS
ter, Mrs. Ben Wright. ~,
Miss Dassie Stevens has been the
quest of relatives in the Good Hope
section. Ia,
quests last Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs
Jonas McCartha, Mrs. Graham ano
Miss Norma Graham of Leesville.
The Mary Ann Buie chapter met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry
G. Strother and from all the reports
the chapter is in hqurishing condl
tion.
A report of the visit to the County
Home was told of by Mrs. ). d
White, the chapter having spread :
turkey dinner at THANKSGIVING io1
e TLo obo ptar homes tC