Local and Personal News From Edgefield December Meeting
Mrs. Lucy Dugas arrived in Edgefield for a visit. Capt. George Norris of Columbia called on Edgefield residents this week. B. M. Lee and his young daughter spent the weekend with Dr. R. G. Lee. Mrs. Osmond Williams visits her mother in Columbia after hospital time. Red Cross Seals urged to stamp out consumption. Mayors and clergymen noted with a welcome service arranged by Dr. R. G. Lee. Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman visited by Mary Poppenheim of Charleston. Orlando Sheppard and J. L. Mims attend Citadel board meeting in Charleston. J. G. Holland unable to attend Concordia Lodge duties. Masons and Red Hill lodges represented. A. A. Edmunds opens boardinghouse to house seven boarders and plans expansion. Edgefield residents urged to buy Red Cross Christmas Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Sheppard
Charleston
Masonic Grand Lodge
J. G. Holland
Concordia Lodge
Grove Lodge
F. P. Walker
Red Hill Lodge
J. E. Johnson
Surprise Edgefield Marriage Foreshadowed by Few Friends
In Edgefield on Friday at 3 pm a surprise marriage united Miss Eloise Hart and J S Scurry with Dr R G Lee performing the ceremony at the parsonage. The couple then departed by train to Charleston amid congratulations from their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield
R. G.lee
the Baptist Church
Eloise Hart
James E. Hart
J.S. Scurry
Aiken
Charleston
Miss Hart
Mrs. Scurry
Death of Mr George West at Cleora
The obituary notes the death of Mr George West on Sunday night November 23 at his son Brooker West’s home near Cleora after months of illness. He is buried at Reho church where he was a member, with Rev J W Kesterson officiating. Survived by sons P B West Gillam K T and a daughter Mrs J B Gilchrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
Brooker West
Cleora
Rehoboth
J. W. Kesterson
West
P. B. West
Gillam
K. T
J. B. Gilchrist
D A R Meeting of Old Ninety Six District Chapter
Old Ninety Six District Chapter members meet at Mrs J D Holsteins home Tuesday afternoon December 16 at 3 30. Due to Continental Congress dues must be paid in December to reach Washington on time, pay both national and state dues or mail checks to treasurer Mrs James R Cantelou. Regent Sarah R Collett announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ninety Six District Chapter
J. D. Holstein
Continental Congress
Washington
James R. Cantelou
Sarah R. Collett
Methodist Church Names New Edgefield Pastor G W Taylor
Rev G W Taylor arrives as pastor of Edgefield Methodist Church occupying the Parsonage on Main Street. Transferred from the Virginia Conference he served as chaplain in World War I with the 111th Field Artillery and spent eleven months in France. He will preach at Edgefield Sundays 11 30 a m and 7 15 p m with occasional services at Trenton Church. A large congregation is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Taylor
Edgefield Methodist Church
Main Street
Taylor
Virginia
Edgefield
Upper South Carolina
Richmond
Norfolk
Newport News
111Th F. A
France
Trenton
Great Lyceum Attraction at Civic League program
The Smith-Spring-Holmes Orchestra Quartet leads a diverse Lyceum program described as a Thanksgiving dinner of music. Mayor townsman A S Tompkins is cited, and patrons are urged to attend Monday December 15 with Civic League promoting cooperation and wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Spring-Holmes Orchestral Quartet
Lyceum
A. S. Tompkins
Civic League
Card of Thanks for family and friends
We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during our father’s illness. Signed by R. T. West, J. G. West, P. B. West, and Mrs. J. B. Gilchrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. West
J. G. West
P. B. West
J. B. Gilchrist
Trespass Notice From John P Mealing For Lands
John P Mealing forbids hunting fishing and all trespassing on lands he controls. Violators will be prosecuted under the law. Legal notice posted by John P Mealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Mealing
Wade Barrington Lott Honored at Americus Church
A bronze tablet 18 by 24 inches was unveiled at First Baptist Church Americus Georgia on November 10 in memory of two young men who died in service Wade Barrington Lott died at Parris Island during active service. Dr Charles W Minor led the services. Wade was the son of Luther Lott and a nephew of Mrs Cogburn of Edgefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Barrington Lott
First Baptist Church
Americus
Parris Island
Chas. W. Minor
Luther Lott
Johnston
W. B. Cogburn
Edgefield
Notice of Sale at Johnston South Carolina 1919
Notice of public sale to be held Thursday December 18 1919 at 11 o'clock A M at the home place seven miles south of Johnston South Carolina. Items include two mules two two horse wagons mower and rake two stalk cutters one piano one sewing machine plus plow stocks harrows planters distributers and other farming implements and household furniture. H W Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
S. C
H. W. Jackson
Horse Shoeing Offered In First Class Manner At Local Shop
A local blacksmith advertises horse shoeing done in a first class manner by a skilled worker. Satisfaction guaranteed and a qualified man employed to ensure approved workmanship.
Rain Brings Hope and Local Happenings in Cleora
The Cleora column notes rain arriving after a dry spell affecting grain sowing, a late harvest season, and a busy community: deaths, school opening with Miss Belle McLaughlin and Mrs. Laura Cain, fundraising lunch planned for December 19, business moves, families relocating to Edgefield, sawmills resuming, and a new road improving access. Also reported is a stray horse sighting near Red Hill with distinctive markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleora
George West
Brookes West
Belle McLaughlin
Laura Cain
Quarles
Louis Quarles
Susan B. Hill
Brooks West
Hubbard Williams
W. T. Reel
Reel
Edgefield
P. B. Thomas
George Strom
John Shirley
C. M. Thomas
L R Brunson, Jr
Shive
Griffis Brothers
John Griffis
Prescott Morgan
John DeLaughter
Red Hill
Notice to Hunt On My Lands Proclaimed by G T Swearingen
All persons are warned not to hunt or trespass on lands owned or controlled by me. This means you are asked off and gentlemen will do it. G. T. Swearingen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Swearingen
Peter's Diamond Brand Shoes at Best Prices
Peter offers solid leather Diamond Brand shoes in all styles and colors at low prices. Other models and sizes available, with emphasis on durability and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Walk Over Style Shoes Offer Satisfaction
A promotional note touts the Walk Over shoe as durable and satisfying to wear, urging readers to purchase for lasting comfort and style.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucy Dugas
George Norris
Columbia
Mr. B. M. Lee
Dr. R. G. Lee
Osmond Williams
Maggie Hill
Red Cross
Mrs. Chas, S. Smith
Little Miss Dorris
Mrs
Lennie Talbert
W. Jasper Talbert
Mary Poppenheim
The
Southern Daughters of the Confederacy
Mamie N. Tillman
J. L. Mims
Citadel
R. G. Lee
Episcopal
New Methodist
Texas
Charlie Brooks
E. H. Crews
June Rainsford
Helen Nicholson
Laurens
R. T. Hill
J. L. Addison
A. A. Edmunds
Mr. Edmunds
I. Mukashy
D. A. R. Meeting
Cleora, S. C
James Abney Johnston
S. C. Rt
Israel Mukashy
Hutchins & Potter’s
Métro
United States Railroad Administration Director General of Railroads
South Carolina
Southern Railroad Lines
Augusta
Trenton, Aiken
Washington and
New York
Trenton, Columbia
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