Johnston Letter describes Children’s Day service at Methodist church
The Johnston local column notes a Sunday Children’s Day program at the Methodist church with the soldiers of the king theme, flag procession, and multiple recitations. It also mentions school expansions including two acres added to the high school campus, new athletic facilities, and a completed superintendent’s home. The Berean Baptist class picnic is described, followed by a Friday intrusion in Summerville where Mr. Ben Still killed one assailant after being attacked by two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames M. E. Norris
Olin Eidson
United States
Robert Crouch
Wilber Crouch
Thacker
J. D. Eidson
Edith Wright
Son of God
Frances Crouch
Georgia Reynolds
Lena Perry
John Olin Eidson
Mary Myers
Orabell Perry
Helen Vance
Margaret Reynolds
Barnie Lou Duncan
Sophia Meyer
Vera Whittle
Carlisle Thacker
Berean
Baptist Sunday School
Philathea
Ben Still
Augusta
Summerville
Still
Medal Contest and Temperance Rally at Rehoboth Church
The third temperance rally was held at Rehoboth church with J D Hughey presiding and Rev Warren of Parksville leading in prayer. The event featured declamations by OC B Littlejohn and J T Littlejohn Jr plus songs by Eleanor Mims and Corrie Cheatham as well as speeches by O Sheppard and Dr Blackwell, ending with a Dry line skit and a call to vote September 14 1915. Six cars of Edgefield friends attended.
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Rehoboth Church
J.D. Hughey
Mr. Warren
Parksville
M. P. Wells
OC. B. Littlejohn
Eleanor Mims
Willie Peak
Loyal Temperance Legion
Benjamin Cogburn
Florence Mims
Frances Jones
Janice Morgan
Little Corrie Cheatham
J. T. Littlejohn, Jr
Dozier Tompkins
O. Sheppard
Hsg
Mamie N. Tillman
McMurtain
W. S. Cogburn
J. R. Tompkins
Blackwell
Sheppard
J. T. Littlejohn
J. G. Tompkins
Edgefield
Joe Brunson
Culbreath
P. P. Burns
Alabama
South Carolina
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Ethel Strom
Little Elizabeth Lott
Turner Expands Fall Stock Sales Across Markets
In Northern Markets Mr. W H Turner travels to New York and eastern markets to purchase fall stock for the Corner Store and two Greenwood stores soon to open. Buyer with long experience, he aims for best value. Miss Kate Samuel joins him in New York to study fall styles and assist in the millinery department.
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W.H. Turner
New York
Greenwood
Kate Samuel
Stripes for the Edgefield Whiskey Violator at Griffis Picnic
An Edgefield county editorial endorses harsher penalties for whiskey sellers at picnics. It condemns a recent Griffis picnic liquor incident and urges rural communities to enforce the prohibition law and keep neighborhood gatherings free from whiskey. It calls for public shaming and road‑work stripes for violators.
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Edgefield
Griffis
Successful Meeting at Mt. Zion Ends in Baptisms
Rev P B Lanham of Mt Zion church rejoices in a revival that began the fourth Sunday in July and ended the following Friday. Ten converts were baptized on the final day as Rev Joseph A Gaines of West Badet Indiana preached, drawing praise for his forceful sermon.
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P. B. Lanham
Mt. Zion
Bhriet
Joseph A. Gaines
West Badet
Ind
Lanham
Gilgal Onunday
W. A
Bath
May
Nellie Ergle
Gaille
Albert Whitlock
Kitchipigs Mill
Miss Grace
J. C
Death of Walter Miller A Trenton Farmer
Walter Miller died Saturday in a Columbia hospital after a weeks long illness Pneumonia claimed the life of the respected Trenton farmer He spent his life in the region and built a large, productive farm The funeral was held Sunday at Ebenezer Church with Rev J R Walker officiating He is survived by his devoted wife
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Columbia
Walter Miller
Trenton
Miller
Ebenezer Church
J. R. Walker
Smoke of Battle Proves Obsolete in Modern War
A discussion from The August Popular Mechanics Magazine notes that modern warfare lacks the traditional smoke on firing lines due to smokeless powder. Artillery emits only a brief, invisible mist, while smoke appears mainly when shells explode to reveal positions.
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Popular Mechanics
Newberry Moves to End Booze Next September
The Newberry Observer reports a push to wipe out alcohol with a September deadline as supporters press the motion. The Advertiser seconds the motion in Edgefield context.
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Newberry Observer
Advertiser
Edgefield
Anderson College: A Growing Piedmont Institution in South Carolina
The Anderson College in Anderson county stands as a leading girls college in the Piedmont area of South Carolina. It highlights modern facilities, continual improvements, and a strong faculty led by President Dr James P Kinard, emphasizing Christian education and wholesome college atmosphere.
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Anderson County
Piedmont
South Carolina
Anderson
Anderson College
James P. Kinard
Wanted South Carolina's Most Beautiful Woman
South Carolina seeks its most beautiful woman to be crowned queen of the Harvest Jubilee in Columbia during the State Fair. Photographs from each county advance to a deans’ panel, with voters statewide through ballots to pick the 44 finalists. The winner receives a lavish trousseau, travel paid, and state-wide recognition.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Hall
Monthly W C T U Meeting at Mrs Mays Home
The regular W C T U meeting was held at the country home of Mrs John Mays two miles from Edgefield. Light rains and pleasant driving conditions boosted attendance as officers were elected: President Mrs J L Mims Vice President at large Mrs T H Rainsford Vice Presidents Mrs B Timmons and Mrs M E B Wells Secretary Mrs L er. Luther Quail became a new member and guests spoke to close the business session.
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W.C T. U
J. L. Mims
T. H. Rainsford
B. Timmons
Gett
M. E. B P. Wells
W. L. Dano
L. Er
N. M. Jone
Trenton News Obituary and Social Notes
Mrs Walter Miller mourns husband death in Columbia after four weeks of treatment. The bereaved family includes two sons P B Wise and Douglas Wise and daughter Mary Miller Moss. Services led by Rev J R Walker at Baptist church with burial by the Miller family. The piece also notes ongoing church meetings and social visits in the community.
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Walter Miller
Columbia
Mr. Miller
P. B
Douglas Wise
Mary Miller Moss
Miller
Baptist Church
J. R. Walker
Ben Miller
Messrs
John, James
Albert Miller
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Marsh
Edgefield County
Mano
Eithel Logan
Tere Joseph A. Gaines
Wiest Baden
Newberry
W.C. T. U. Meeting
Luther Quail
Trenton News
Misses Marsh
Jesus
C. &. Peele
Leesville
Mae Wooten
Washington, Ga
Kathrine Guess
Bamberg
B. Marsh
Guess
Marie Marsh
M. A. Carpenter
Gastonia
G. G. Smith
Mamie Lee Sease
Joe Smith
S. B. Marsh
Eubanks
Aiken
Reuben
Roanoke
Ala
Corrie Ryan
Arah Gatlin
J. H. Courtney
University Hospital
T. E. Oertel
Wise
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