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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-06-09

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Shriners' Barbecue.

The members of the Edgefeld
County Shrine Club are planning to
give their annual barbecue on the
grounds of the Edgefield high school
Friday, July 20. The club now num-
bers about 125 and invitations will
be issued tc about ESQ persons, only
Shriners and their wives being eligi-
BILE. One of the leading chefs of Au-
gusta has been engaged to prepare
and serve the dinner and brass
band has also been engaged from
Augusta for the occasion. Several
prominent men will be invited to de-
liver addresses. The occasion will be
the most elaborate Of the kind ever
held in Edgefeld, rejecting the
Shrine spirit in all of its details.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Civic League Meeting.

The Civic League met Monday,
July 1S, 1921.
Miss Cline, pupil of signora De
Fabritiis, asked to give concert
sometime in August under the aus
pices of the Civic League. The league
will gladly cooperate with Miss Cline.
Fuller announcements will be made
later.
1t was suggested that we have
short programs at our meetings to
stimulate interest in a Library Com
mission. 1t was stated that if we
could get a Library Commission, the
State would duplicate the $500 we
receive from the D. A. Tompkins es-
tate, then the Federal Government
would duplicate the $1,000.
Attention was called to the fact
that mosquitoes are plentiful.
At the Flower Show this fall prizes
will be offered for canning, preserv-
ing, fancy work, etc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Civic League Sponsors for Con-
cert of Southern Folk Tales
and Folk Songs.

The people of Edgefeld will be de-
lighted to learn that the recital OF
Southern Folk Tales and Songs, be-
ing prepared by Miss Mary Helen
Hynes and Miss Agnes Cline, pupils
of signora De Fabritiis during the
summer session, will receive its initial
appearance under the auspices of the
Civic League of Edgefeld on the
evening of Monday, August 1st, at
the Opera House.
A rare enjoyment is promised for
all fortunate enough to attend, and
the eager interest shown in the pre-
public announcement of this event,
makes a capacity house quite to be
eA Aoected.
It seems particularly fitting that
Edgefeld, with it's historic atmos-
phere and cultural tradition should
be the first place where this program
will be staged.
A widespread interest from neigh
boring towns and summering places
in North Carolina predicts a busy
season for these talented performers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Brilliant Card Party for Mrs
a r Nicholson

Mrs. A. R. Nicholson was honOree
at Mrs. Hugh Mitchell's card party
on Tuesday afternoon, the brilliant
function coming as a climax to the
series of affairs given for the popular
bride.
Miss Gladys Rives met the guests
on the veranda, inviting them to par
take of the refreshing iced punch,
served by Misses Eleanor Minis and
Mae Rives. The pretty cut glass bowl
was imbedded in the pink blossoms
Of crepe myrtle gathered from
the heavily laden trees which are such
an adornment of the spacious
grounds. Little Ethelyn Byrd and
Marjorie Mitchell dispensed the at
tractive score cards for bridge.
Twelve tables were arranged in the
living room, library and dining room,
which were thrown together by big
open doors.
At the conclusion of the games,
the hostess assisted by Mrs. Julian
Bland and Misses Elizabeth Rains
ford and Marjorie Tompkins, served
dainty sweet course.
Mrs. Nicholson was presented with
a couple of hand embroidered guest
towels as a souvenir of the happy oc-
casion. The head prize, an embroid-
cred card table cover, was won by
Mrs. w. w. Adams, and to Miss Kel-
ly went the package of gum, which
was given as the BOBBY prize.
A number Of guests from Johnston
were present and the many out-of-
town visitors who are house guests in
Edgefeld, making a very pleasant
feature of Mrs. Mitchell's charming
party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Attention Winthrop Daughters

At recent meeting of the Win
throp Daughters held at the home of
Miss Katherine Minis it was agreed
to ask each student of Winthrop to
bring or send contribution of can
ned fruits, vegetables, preserves or
jelly to Miss Mamie Dunovant by
the September meeting. Mr.. L. T.
May has kindly consented to display
and sell these products for the
Daughters. The proceeds will go TO-
wards the scholarship fund which
they hope to be able to give before
another year.
The September meeting will be
held with Miss Mamie Dunovant.
Every girl in the county who has at
tended Winthrop is urged to be pres
ent, as there are only four meetings
a year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
"Asleep in Jesus"

On Saturday morning, July 9, the
death angel entered the home of Mr..
and Mrs. S. A. Holmes and took lit
tie Herbert, the eleven months old
adopted son.
The little one had been i'll only a
few days. All was done that loving
hands could do, but of no avail.
He had lived with them and bright
ened the home only eight months,
being three months of age when they
took him for their own. His sweet
smiles will be sadly missed in the
home, but we would not call him back
for he is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Grieve not, fond parents, at the
thought of parting. He has only gone
before, and awaits you in a land far
beyond the starry skies. Though his
mission is finished here, he will al,
ways beckon us heavenward.
The ways of God often seem mys-
terious, and sometimes hard to bear
but we humbly submit to the will OF
an all-wise Father, who doeth al
things well. His little body was laid
to rest beneath mound of flowers
in Red Hill cemetery, Rev. w. R
Barnes conducting the funeral ser
vices.
"Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade
! Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heav'n conveyed
And bade it blossom there"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Interesting Meeting at Trenton

Director Long, of the Extension
Service of Clemson College, and Mr..
Henry S. Johnson, Dist. Agent Wes-
tern District, were at Trenton Sat
urday to confer with farmers of the
county regarding the marketing Of
truck crops. Harmony, Edgefeld,
Johnston, and Trenton were repre-
sented at this meeting by men who
are really interested in making for
a better market for the truck prod
ucts of the Ridge. DR.. Long told Of
plans being. worked out to organize
the truckers of Western Carolina into
one complete organization so as to
better grade and market such crops
as cantelopes, watermelons, cucum-
bers, asparagus, etc. Also, DR.. Long
stressed the benefits of proper grad
ing and packing and cited instances
after instances where farmers had
lost and gained by poor and good
preparation for sale.
At the Trehton meeting delegates
from Edgefeld, Trenton and john
ston were appointed to attend a gen.
eral meeting to be held at a later
date in the lower part of the State.
Mr.. Johnson, District Agent, told
of how the sweet potato growers had
done good work towards getting low
er rates from the railroads and Of
how we'll the Sweet Potato Associa-
tion had managed their sales for the
past year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Notice to Farmers of County.

County Agent Carwile has receiv-
ed notice that County Agent A. H.
Ward, Darlington, S. c., wants to
buy some good seed wheat. If you
have any for sale you may do we'll to
write Mr.. Ward. Also, j. R. Clark,
County Agent, Columbia, S. c., wants
to get in touch with farmers who
have good grade Jerseys and Guern-
seys for sale. Write Mr.. Clark if you
have this kind of cattle to offer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

Capt. N. G. Evans left Tuesday for
Macon to join Mrs. Evans who has
been spending some time with her
sister. From Macon Capt. Evans will
go to Florida on fishing expedition.
Mr.. George F. Minis, accompanied
by Misses Lois and Felicia Minis spent
last week in the mountains near Bre-
ward camping with Mr.. and Mrs P.
w. Gibson of Anderson. They return
ed Saturday afternoon.
In this issue of The Advertiser will
be found the announcement of the
candidacy of another good man for
the position of public cotton weigh
er of Johnston. We refer to Mr.. E. F..
Thrailkill who has served the people
in that capacity for six years in the
past.
That Edgefeld will have another
public cotton grader this fall is prac-
tically assured. This will be pleas
ing information to farmers who sell
cotton here who realize the value of
public cotton grader. Unfortunate
ly, not every farmer realizes or ap-
preciates the value of this service.
Mr.. Paul L. Cogburn is filling the
office of clerk of court as efficiently
as if he were veteran in the service.
His appointment has been made by
Governor Cooper and he is expecting
his commission by every mail. Mr..
P. L. Cogburn's appointment has
met with very general approval of
the people over the county.
The Advertiser had very pleasant
visit Tuesday from Mr.. j. S. Herin,
of Lockhart, who is spending a por-
ton of his vacation period with his
father, Mr.. j. o. Herin in the Philip
pi section. Mr.. Herin is cashier of the
bank at Lockhart. Edgefeld young
men always make good wherever they
go.
Friday night Mrs. Allen T. Samuel
will give moonlight party at Smiths
pond in honor of her cousin, Mrs. T.
L. Nicholson who is here visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Jones.
The time will be passed in swimming,
diving and in partaking of the de-
lightful refreshments that will be
provided by the hostess.
The Civic League wishes to thank
all who responded to the cards sent
out requesting money for the up
keep of the cemetery. Altogether
about $50 has been received.
We would like a contribution from
all others who received cards, as it
takes S24 per month to keep the
hired man in the cemetery. Even if
individuals keep up their own plot,
the walks and hedges must have at
tention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
A Distinguishing Characters
tic of Quaint, Old Edgefeld.

Possibly no place has retained
more of the ante-bellum charms
trough the trying reconstruction
periods than quaint, old Edgefeld.
The old families linked together by
ties of blood and loyal friendship, re-
tain customs of those former days
when the colored people lived in "the
quarters" The strife betwee the
races occurs between very different
types from these.
On last Thursday afternoon there
was given a tea, distinguished by
genuine hospitality and old South
ern interest. Ella Simkins, who, like
her worthy ancestors, has always
been Unidentified with Edgefeld fam
lilies, invited some of her "white
folks" to come to her immaculate
cottage on the "Abneywood" estate.
The guests arrived promptly at five
and were seated at prettily laid,
snowy white table, where an elegant
two course tea was served.
Delicious steamed, home cured
ham, fried chicken, Irish potato sal
ad, sliced tomatoes, hot biscuit and
ice tea was followed by pound cake
and ice cream.
Nearly every item of the menu was
grown by the thrifty hostess, whose
loyalty and friendship is priced by
her many friens among her white
neighbors. Those present included:
Mrs. Willis Duncan, Mrs. j. W. De-
Wore, Mrs. Maner Lawton, Mrs. Hugh
Mitchell, Mrs. P. M. Feltham and
Misses Marjorie Tompkins, Gladys
Rives, Elizabeth Rainsford, Mary
Lawton, Marjorie and Emmie Dozier
Mitchell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
JOHN R. sCURRY.

respectfully announce that / am
a candidate for reelection to the Of
flee of public cotton weigher for the
town of Edgefield. have served on
ly one term and the experience I
have gained will enable me to rem
der more efficient service in the fu-
ture. If elected for a second term, I
pledge the same faithful and impair
tial service that I have rendered in
the past.
w. G. Byrd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
FOR COTTON. wEIGHER.

respectively announce to the pub
lie and to my friends that am a
candidate for Cotton Weigher at
Edgefeld. If elected I promise you
faithful and efficient service. I So
licit your vote and your support in
attaining this position.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Notice.

On the night of October 10Th, 1920
the vault of the Bank of Trenton,
Trenton, S. G., was burglarized and
the following certificates of stock
covering stock owned in the Trenton
Fertilizer Company, was stolen and
the public is warned not to accept any
of these certificates as application has
been made for duplicates:
Certificate No. 2 for 8 share owned
by F. P. and T. P. Salter.
Certificate No. "a for 3 shares
owned by j. w. Miller.
Certificate No. rs for 8 shares
owned by J. W. Miller, Executor.
TRENTON FERTILIZER co.
Trenton, S. G.
- W.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
For Sale.

One thirty-foot steel tank; one
one-horse electric motor; one Weston
g. Brocker sewerage disposal ceptic
tank; one pump and jack; 60 feet of
galvanized pipe.
5-11. 3. B. JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
Abbeville-GreenwO0d Mu
tual Insurance Asso-
citation.
Property Insured $17,22e, 900.
ORGANIZED 1892.

WRITE OR CALL on the under
signed for any information you may
desire about our plan of insurance.
We insure your property against
destruction by
FIRE, WINDSToRM, or LIGHT
MING
and do so cheaper than any Com
pany in existence.
Remember, we are prepared to
prove to you that ours is the safest
and cheapest plan of insurance
known.
Our Association is now licensed
to write Insurance in the counties of
Abbeville, Greenwood, Mccormick,
Edgefeld, Laurens, saluda, Rich
land, Lexington, Calhoun and Spar
tanburg, Aiken, Greenville, Pickens,
Barnwell, Bamberg,, Sumter, Lee,
Clarendon, Kershaw, Chesterfield.
The officers are:' Gen. J. Fraser
Lyon, President, Columbia, S. c.,
j. R. Blake, Gen. Agent, Secretary
and Treasurer, Greenwood, S. C.
DIRECTORS
"A. o. Grant, Mt. Carmel, S. c.
j. NJ. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. G.
j. R. Blake, Greenwood, S. c.
A. W. Youngblood, Dodges, S. G.
r. H. Nicholson, Edgefeld, S. G.
J Fraser Lyon, Columbia, S. G.
w. C. Bates, Batesburg, S. G.
w. II. Wharton, Waterloo, S. G.
J. R. BLAKE,
General Agent.
Greenwood. S. G.
June 1, 1921.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20


visit relatives in Edgefeld.
Miss Howard Hill and Miss Willie
Harrison of Abbeville are guests OF
Miss Ethel Cheatham.
Miss Sara May of Atlanta is here
visiting her cousin Mrs. P. P. Bla-
lock, Jr.
Try Rainsford's Jersey butter at
Jackson's Market.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Ballentine of
Johnston were among the visitors in
Edgefeld Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trouchelet
of Savannah are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnwell Jones.
Miss Elizabeth Fair of Beech Is
land is spending some time in Edge
field with her aunt, Miss Kellah Fair.
Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Johnston,
and Mrs. Bates of Aiken are here
today visiting Mrs. Addie Bridges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin yelling of Dar-
lington spent the weekend in Edge
field as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. D. J..
LaGrone.
Miss Mamie Harris Of Augusta is
spending portion of her summer va
cation at Cedar Grove, tie home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholson.
Friday Mrs. Addie Bridges will go
to Saluda and on Saturday she will
go to Blythe, Ca, to spend a portion
Of her vacation.
Edgefeld will send a large dele
CATION up to Stevens Creek church
to attend the Baptist Sunday school
convention.
Mr.. Orlando Sheppard, Jr., of At
1anta spent Saturday in Edgefeld
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Or
lando Sheppard, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G.. Talbert and
their children of Parksville are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. C.. Parker this
week.
Misses Eugenia and Tot Brunson
of Cleora are spending this week
with their cousin, Mrs. w. c. Tomp-
kins.
Mr.. Frank L. Thornasson of New
York is visiting Mr.. and Mrs A. L.
Brunson, Jr. Mr.. Thomasson is a
brother of Mrs. Brunson.
Try Rainsford's Jersey butter at
Jackson's Market.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Yonce and
their children and Mrs. Addie
Bridges and her children attended
the Lutheran picnic al Ridge Spring
last Wednesday.
If you would live at home, Mr..
Ruta Baga Turnip can be of great
assistance to you, especially if his
acquaintance is made and cooperation
enlisted at this season of the year.
Miss Mamie Shiver of Charleston
was the guest of Miss Mary Lewis
last week and Miss Mary returned to
Charleston with Miss Shiver early this
week to spend some time. They were
college mates at G. W. C.
Centenary Stereopticon lecture of
the Southern Methodist Mission
Fields. No admission charge, no col
lection. Place-Methodist church,
Date-Thursday, 21st, Tilne-s:15
p. m. All denominations are cordially
invited to be present.
If you are a stockholder in the
Dixie Highway Hotel, attend the
meeting that will be held in the court
house Friday morning at ten o'clock.
Every stockholder should be inform
ed of the exact financial status of
the company.
What about you late crop of
Irish potatoes? Have you planted
yet? Irish potatoes can be served in
SO many different ways that they are
palatable three times day every day
in the year. What other item of diet,
oono,;o111, o-,,4L;oo. a1e., horn a m !, 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
THE coNFEDDERATE COLLEGE
No. e2 Broad Street
CHARLESTON, S. C.

A BOARDING and DAY School
for Girls. Begins it's session Septem-
ber 27, 1921. Historic institution sit
uated in healthy location.
Advantage of city life with large
college yard for outdoor sports. A
WELL PLANNED COURSE of stud
les in homelike atmosphere.
A BUSINESS COURSE open to
Seniors and Elective courses to Ju-
niors and Seniors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

I respectfully announce that I am
a candidate for the position of pub
lie cotton weigher for the town of
Johnston. I have served the people six
years in that capacity and solicit
their support in the election to be
held August 6. If elected I shall do
my utmost to give entire satisfaction
as, l have always done. If chosen to
serve as cotton weigher it shall be my
constant desire and purpose to rem
der faithful, impartial service to
everybody alike.
E. F. THRAILKILL..
Johnston, S. c.,
I take this means of announcing
that am a candidate for reelection
to the position of public cotton weigh
er for the town of Johnston and re-
spectfully solicit the support of all
those who market their cotton at
Johnston, pledging myself, if re-elect-
ed, to render the same faithful SER
vice in the future that I have in the
past, both to sellers and buyers.
J. W. BLEDsoE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

FOR SALE: A young mich cow,
fresh to pail. Apply at The Advertiser
office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

Just received a beautiful line of
ladies' georgette and crepe-de-chine
waists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
M. LEWIS STEVENS.
Meeting Street, S. C.

respectfully announce that I am
a candidate fo reelection to the po-
sition of public cotton weigher FOR
the town of Johnston and solicit the
support of the farmers who sell their
cotton at Johnston, pledging myself
if elected, to use the same faithful
endeavor in the future as in the past
to give entire satisfaction to both the
seller and buyer of cotton.
W. S. CLARK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
J. W. BLEDsoE.

I hereby announce that am a
candidate for the position of public
cotton weigher for the town of
Johnston and solicit the support of
the people who market their cotton at
Johnston. I pledge myself if elected,
to render faithful and impartial SER
vice, both to the seller and buyer of
cotton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

MIR. W. C. Addison of New York
is here visiting Mr.. J. L. Addison and
Miss Virginia Addison.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Buist Anderson o
spartanburg arrived yesterday t.
visit relatives in Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20
LOCAL AND Personal

DR.. r. G. Lee of Chester won sec
ond prize of 500 in The States
short story contest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

The picnic season seems to be un-
usually late opening in Edgefeld
county this year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-07-20

The Civic League met Monday,
July 1S, 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-30

Even a sure-thing gambler may lose
out in the matrimonial game.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-30
IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMOKIAM.
In Loving Memory of Our Mother and
Grandmother and Observation-Disclosures,
MARY A. CUSHMAN.
Who Died Two Years Ago Today.
MRS. GRACE S. STODDARD,
MISS w. ID. CUSHMAN,
MP. DAVID CUSHMAN
MRS. EDWARD BRODEUR.
MOTHER"
It is a wonderful thing-a Mother
Other folks can love you, but only a
Mother understands. She works for you.
looks after you. loves you, forgives you
anything you may do, understands YOU
and tken the only thing bad she ever does
10 you is to die and leave you.