Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-02-08
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Editor Progressive Farmer to
Speak. Mary Ann Buie
Chapter Met Last
Thursday.

DR.. Clarence Poe, one of the
South's agricultural leaders and edl-
tor of "The Progressive Farmer"
vii. address a mass meeting of far
mers and business men at Johnston,
on Tuesday, February 14th at IL
o'clock in Crouch Hall. DR.. Poe will
speak on Cooperative Marketing, for
which he has been an active exponent
for several year, both from the plat
form and through the columns of the
paper. Dr.eW. w. Long, head of the
Extension Service, Clemson College,
is also expected to be present to take
part in this meeting. Every business
house in Johnston is pledged to close
for the meeting, and the hotels will
make special preparation to care for
the large number of visitors expected
from neighboring towns and the COM
munity. This will be DR.. Poe's first
visit to this section of the state, and
much interest is being manifested IN
the meeting, both because of the
prominence of the speaker and the
interest that is being taken IN tne
cooperative marketing movement
throughout the South.
Mrs. Thomas Mitchell of Leesville
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James White.
Mrs. James White was sick during
the past week but is now able to be
up.
Mrs. Kate Rushton Barr went to
the Columbia Hospital last week for
treatment and it is thought that an
operation will be the means of restor-
ing her to her former good health.
She was accompanied by her sister,
Mrs. Olin Edison.
Mr.. William Bouknight happened
to a most painful accident on last
Thursday, while at his gin. The gin
was in operation, and in some way,
Mr. Bouknight was caught by the
betting and before the engine could
be stopped, he was pulled by the belt
ing, it's length and the ankle bones
of one foot broken and five ligaments
torn asunder.
The Mary Ann Buie chapter held a
well attended meeting Thursday af-
terioon with Mrs. M. w. Crouch. The
members were glad to learn that Mr..
Rion McKissick, Of Greenville would
make the memorial address on May
10th. The Wilson Foundation Fund
was discussed and the members decid-
ed to contribute individually. The at
tractive year books gotten out by the
division will be purchased by the
members. An interesting historical
program was carried out.
Mrs. Heber Ballentine has gone to
Batesburg to be at the BEDSIDE OF ner
sister, who is i'll.
Mrs. B. T. Boatwright who has
been at Columbia Hospital with her
son, Burrell, for the past two weeks,
returned to her home here on Friday.
Burrell is now improving and it is
expected that he can be brought
home next week.
Mrs. John Milne and Jack have re-
turned to Cleveland, Tenn, after a
visit to relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Logue and
Mrs. Will Logue of Meeting Street,
visited in the home of Mrs. Willie
Tompkins during the past week.
Mrs. Mary Waters is at home from
visit to her sister, Mrs. Ida Phillips
in Augusta.
Miss Hortense Padgett who is now
teaching in Greenwood, spent the
weekend here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wright have
moved into the dwelling which they
recently bought from Mr.. Will Saw
yer, situated in the eastern part of
town. Mrs. Eula Wright Gleaton of
Springfield has purchased the former
home of Mr.. Joe Wright and she and
her family will soon occupy this.
Mrs. w. E. LaGrone was hostess
for the bridge club on Thursday af-
ternoon and the members and guests
enjoyed two very pleasant hours.
Miss Elise Mobley was the honor
guest. The highest score being made
by Mrs. Archie Lewis, she received
hand embroidered handkerchief.
Miss Mobley was presented with a
lovely cuff and collar set. Mesdames
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