Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-06-07
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Birthday of jefferson Davis
Observed. Experimental
Poultry Yard Soon to
be Opened.

by the Mary Ann Buie chapter, U. D.
C. June 3rd is a red letter day of the
u. D. C. and the memory of jefferson
Davis is honored all over the South,
and where Southern-born are found.
Jefferson Davis stood as the exponent
of a cause to which he attached the
most patriotic citizenship and chiv-
alric soldiery mankind has ever re-
corded. He did his full duty at all
times, under all circumstances and
duty is the sublimest word in the
English language, to quote Robert p.
Lee. Even the northerner has to ad-
mire him. The observance of the birth
day of this honored man, by the chap
ter, took the form of picnic, and
this was held at the country place of
Mrs. Martha Edwards, one of the
members. To this were invited the
veterans of Camp McHenry, their
wives the widows Of veterans, the
World War veterans and their wives
and the Children of the Confederacy.
The day was an ideal one which was
delightful, as 'swhat is so rare as a
day in June" had only meant rains
and heavy clouds for the month. The
home of Mrs. Edwards is a lovely
place for such :. gathering AMI th.'
broad veranias, large cool rooms,
with comfortable rockers, and the
sweet, cordial and most hospitable
hostess, all added to the comfort and
pleasure of the guests. There was a
full attendance, and it was a pleas
ure to see the veterans as they met,
and hear them converse. The Girls
of the '6O's had equally as good a
time together.
A one o'clock all were seated to
bountiful dinner of fried chicken,
country ham, hot chicken pies and
hot biscuits, with all kinds of salads,
stuffed eggs and sandwiches. All
kinds of cake and pies were served
with iced tea and coffee. Rev. w. S..
Brooke offered a beautiful prayer
and blessing Rev. David Kellar spoke
on jefferson Davis, and paid beau
tiful tribute to his memory. He spoke
of the Confederate soldier and also of
the work of the U. p. c. in honoring
them. The other speaker was Eton.-
James Sheppard, one Of Edgefeld's
honored sons, and it was pleasure
to all to hear him. He is a gifted
speaker and his remarks to the vet
erans, the Girls of the '60's and the
World War veterans were most hap
PLY expressed. He also paid trib-
ute to Jefferson Davis, and in very
interesting way, told of some per-
sonal recollections of his family con-
cerning the last night Jefferson Davis
spent at Abbeville, S. S., just previ-
out to his capture. So pleasant was
his address that all regretted that he
did not speak longer. He was pre-
sented with bouquet of flowers by
Miss Marion Turned, president c.
of C. Mrs. Edwards was presented
with basket of flowers from the
chapter, with the warmest love of
each member. For seven years this
annual picnic has been held at Mrs.
Edwards home, and she has express
ed the wish that as long as she lives
this day always be spent with her.
Mrs. Lila H. Ready and Mrs. Sa-
die j. Hill are at Winthrop college
this week to witness the graduation
of Miss Emma Ready. Miss Ready has
made a most splendid record, and
graduates with honors.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. D. Kinard were
in Newberry last week and were
present at the graduation of their
son at Newberry college.
Mrs. o. S. Wertz will go to Chat
tanooga Tenn, for medical treat
ment at the hospital there. She will
be accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Taylor Goodwin.
Messrs Calvin Kinard and Dan
sTompkins of Epworth were visitors
here on Sunday.
Clean up Week" is being observed
this week and prizes are offered by
the town for the best kept yards.
This is open to the colored people as
well as to the white.
Miss Susan Pinder has gone to
Asheville, N. c., to visit her aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huiet Waters and
George left in their car on Sunday
morning for Alabama to visit in the
home of Mrs. Osborne, the mother of
Mrs. Waters.
Messrs William and Joe Bouknight
spent a part of the past week in At
1opto