Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-02-02
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Freeze Wrought Considerable
Damage. Philippi's New
Building. Water Pipes
Arriving.

pcancneS WelSlIeQ Will lCe DIohS
from the trees and there were many
of the trees left with nothing but
the trunk. The falling limbs broke
the electric and telephone wires, and
the town was in darkness for two
nights.
1t was even dangerous for cars
and pedestrians as heavy limbs were
constantly falling. No school was
held, the superintendent deciding it
best to call it off.
Miss Halle White has gone to
Hartsville to visit some of her col
lege friends.
The pipes for water works for the
town are now arriving. The pipes
were given by the government, there
being an overstock at Camp jackson.
1t is hoped that work for the placing
can soon be started.
Master Marion Lott, who had the
misfortune to break his leg last week
is resting as comfortably as could
be expected. 1t is hoped that he will
not have to be confined to the room
for long time.
The friends of Prof. John Waters
of Augusta were delighted to see him
here for the weekend. He was a
guest in the home of Mr.. G. G.
Waters.
Mr.. Willis Holmes was operated on
at the University Hospital in Angus
ia last Wednesday, and his friends
will be glad to know that he is doing
as we'll as could be expected. His
brother is filling his place at the post
office during his absence.
The people of Philippi church are
to be congratulated upon the modern
and well equipped Sunday school
building that has been added to the
church. Fhereais nothing that builds
up church more than a splendid
Sunday school and there is no doubt
but that the church will make an
even greater stride for the cause of
Christ than before. The building is
worthy of the community, the work
being in charge of Mr.. Brooks Saw
yer.
The bringing of the young people
into more active work in the church
is one of the plans of the Baptist
church. 1t has been decided to have
Young men ushers for the evening
service, each to serve three months.
The first appointed are Messrs Sam
uel Watson, John Howard Black, Lon
Courtney and Butler Derrick.
Mr. and Mrs. Pope Perry and FAM
ily are now domiciled in the resi-
2 dence of Mrs. Ann Mobley.
Mr.. W. P. Cassells was at Ellen
ton last week at the bedside OF his
brother who has been i'll with pneu-
monia.
AS means of creating interest
in music and to give musical treat
to all, the Apollo music club has de-
cided from time to time to have mu-
sicians come. This will be for the pub
lie and there will be no charge. Mrs
Robert Earle of Columbia, vocalist
and pianist, will come here this
week and give recital This will be
either Thursday or Friday evening,
nothing definite can be stated until
the middle of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaul of New York
who have been the guests Of Dr.. and
Mrs. G. D. Walker for the past two
weeks, have returned to their home.
Mrs. O. D. Black and Miss zena
Payne entertained during last week
in. honor of Mrs. David R. Holmes,
and large party of friends were in
= vited. Miss Eloise Strother of Wal
halla was also a guest of honor.
Although the weather was very
inclement, all was warmth and good
cheer on the interior, all present
seemed to greatly enjoy the affair.
Progressive rook was played and
after the game Mrs. Holmes was pre-
sented with piece of china and Miss
Strother, a box of correspondence
cards.
The score cards were scenes of
"newly weds."
After music an elaborate salad
course was served.
Miss Stanley of Columbia has
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