Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-01-26
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Water and Sewerage Assured.
Injured by Fall From Bicy-
Gle. Nickerson-Holmes
Marriage Tuesday.

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provide greatly felt need. The
pipes have been shipped here, having
been given by the government, this
piping being from a camp. When wat
erworks are here, then the town can
secure the $500 left it by Capt. John
ston, for whom the town was named.
The clause in his will stipulated that
the amount could be used only for a
drinking fountain. When the town
came into existence, Capt Johnston
was conductor of the train between
Columbia and Augusta.
The union meeting of this division
of Ridge association will be held Sat
urday and Sunday with Philippi Bap-
tist church. There will be no preach
ing at the Baptist church here, as the
pastor will take part in the services.
That evening at the church here,
there will be a special service for the
young people, the church having de-
cided that more special services
should be held for the young people.
Master Marion Lott, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Lott, happened to
a very painful accident on Thursday.
While riding his bicycle, he fell and
at first it was thought that he had
broken his leg. The injured limb is
the one that has caused him so much
suffering as it had before been brok-
en-. After an examination, it was
found that the bone had partially
split or fractured and it was. thought
best that he be carried to the hospital
for treatment. On Saturday after
noon he was carried to the hospital
by his parents.
On last Tuesday evening at the
home, of the brides mother, Mrs.
Fannie Nickerson, Miss Maude Nick
erson and Mr.. David R. Holmes, were
married, the happy event being wit
messed by only the immediate fami-
lies, and few special friends. The
parlor was artistically decorated, and
as the strains of the wedding march,
played by Mr.. Elliot Lewis rang out,
the bride and groom entered unat-
tended and the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. S. Brooke.
After hearty good wishes an elab-
crate repast was served.
The bride was attired in hand
some travelling suit of midnight blue
with all details in harmony and car
ried bouquet of brides roses and
valley lilies.
During the evening the happy pair
left for bridal tour, but they did
not reveal their destination.
Upon their return they will be at
home to their friends at the hand
some new home near town, the groom
has just erected.
The bride is one of the towns best
beloved young women and every one
is glad that her marriage does not
remove her from their midst.
Mrs. Oliver Hamilton and little
Ann have returned to Virginia after
a visit to Mrs. Ann Mobley and other
relatives.
Mr.. John A. Suber and Mr.. j. H.
Hill attended the Masonic meeting
held in Columbia last week, at which
time Bishop Guerry was honored.
Mrs. James Tompkins who has
been suffering for the past two
weeks from the effects of nail
ON which she stepped piercing her
foot, is now able to be out again.
Mrs. Eugene McAlpine and chill
dren have returned to Hartsville, af-
ter a months stay in the home of
the formers father, DR.. S. G. Mob
ley.
"Lee and Jackson Day" was fitting
ly observed here under the auspices
of the Mary Ann Buie chapter, U. D.
C. Pleasing and appropriate exercis-
es were held at the High School, the
stage being decorated with flags and
red and white flowers. In honor OF
the day Prof. Compton gave the
school holiday after the exercises
were concluded.
The music was bright and patriot
ic, and the opening prayer was made
by Rev. Mahlon Padgett, veteran.
Mr.. Compton made some fitting re-
marks concerning the day and an in,