Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-19
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Death of Mrs. T. R. Hoyt. Mrs.
Bland Entertained Bridge
Club. U. D. c. Gave
Shower.

The death of Mrs. t. K. Hoyt,
which occurred at her home on Sat
urday evening about $3.50 o'clock,
came as great shock to almost every
one, as she had been sick only few
days.
The passing of this true Christian
woman, the affectionate mother, the
loving wife, the sincere friend and
neighbor has caused much sadness. A
woman of fine character, high ideals
and unfailing faith has passed out Of
darkness into everlasting light.
Mrs. Hoyt was the wife of Mrs.
Thomas P. Hoyt, and before her mar
riage she was Miss Ruth Williams.
Besides the devoted husband, she
leaves a little son, Marion, her faith
er, and a brother, Mr.. Marion Will
liams, and four to whom she has been
a true mother, Misses Louise and
Laurie Hoyt and Thomas and john
ME Hoyt.
Mrs. Hoyt was a faithful member
of the Methodist church and in the
Sunday school was a teacher. She
was an ardent worker in the mission
airy society and her willingness to
serve was beautiful to see. With other
organizations that were for the good
and betterment of things she was
identified.
The funeral services were conduct
ed on Sunday afternoon in the home
by her pastor, Rev. David Kellar, as
sisted by Rev. w. S. Brooke. There
was large concourse of friends and
relatives to pay this last tribute to
one who was loved and honored in
the hearts of Jesus. "Well not say
goodbye in Heaven" and HAsleep in
Jesus" were sung. The body was ten
.derly laid to rest in the Mount Of
Olives cemetery, beneath mound Of
flowers. ,:s @
Mrs. Brooke returned from the
Baptist hospital on Saturday evening.
Her many friends trust that she will
soon be restored to health and
strength.
There was a meeting on Friday
evening to organize Fire Company,
now that the hose and engine are
here.
Miss Cornelia Webb of Trenton,
who is here this winter attending the
High School, spent the weekend at
her home.
Mrs. j. A. Gould and children of
Spartanburg are guests Of Mrs. j. H.
White.
Mrs Julian P. Bland was hostess
for the bridge club on Thursday af-
ternoon, this very pleasant occasion
being in the home of Mrs. Wallace
Turner. There are IL members, which
formed congenial party and the
cordial hostess made every one have
a happy time. The score prize was
given to Mrs. Corn and Miss Frances
Turner received the consolation. Af-
ter the game tempting salad course
with tea was served.
The friends of Mrs. Thomas STAN
sell will be panied to know of her
death which occurred last Friday at
her home in Greenville. She resided
here many years, moving to Green
vile about 6 years ago.
On last Monday afternoon, a cali
ed meeting was held, the object be-
ing to effect an organization for the
up-keep and improvement of the
Johnston High School.
Supt. W. C. Compton called the
meeting to order and Mr.. Heber Bal
lentine stated the object of the meet
ing, telling some Of the urgent needs
of the school and suggested several
methods that would be helpful in a
financial way. The organization will
be called the Association for the I'm
provement Of the Johnston High
School. Mrs. E. R. Mobley was elect
ed president; Mrs. B. T. B'oatwright,
vice president; Miss Zena Payne, Sec
retary; Mrs. olin Edison, treasurer.
The basket ball team was organic
ed last week at the High school, Miss
Laurie Hoyt being made manager
and Miss Isoline Westmoreland, cap
tain.
The Woodrow Literary society Of
the High School held its first meeting
on last Friday afternoon. The society
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