15 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
1
Reprint of a local newspaper header from Edgefield South Carolina noting established 1845, editor J L Mims, publication schedule Wednesday weekly, address in The Advertiser Building, annual price two dollars in advance, second class post matter, communications required with name, notices and obituaries published at advertising rates.
George Delaughter writes from December 1918 to his mother about surviving the November 10 11 front line fighting, near misses, and gratitude for survival. He expresses desire to return home, resume farming, recalls Capers Johnnie and family, mentions Christmas cake, and sends love to relatives.
In response to the influenza quarantine Edgefield Methodist Church shuts all services. Members are urged to send quarterly offerings to treasurer J. D. May ahead of the February 2 conference in Trenton. County agent Addison B. Carwile promotes government soda blanks available at banks or with Sam Nicholson ahead of January 25 deadline.
Dear friends the family receives word that Johnnie Tillman Bailey will soon be discharged and return home from service in Columbia South Carolina on December 4 1918. The commander A J Schaefer writes praises his duty discipline and character and notes government pay and three months optional wear of the uniform upon return. Camp Jackson and the 42nd Regiment are cited with gratitude for his service and the nation’s future depends on his reintegration as a citizen and soldier.
Hampton Medlock writes from a small French town in December 1918 expressing health, hopes to return home, and pride in serving. He mentions finger healing, plans to write friends, and sends affection to Lizzie White Mag gie, Aunt Kate, Uncle Marshall, and the McGhee families. He notes ongoing drilling and relief at no longer being a slacker, with a wish for no more war. He asks about wheat and cotton prices and mentions Warren Reel and taking photographs.
The list shows Beaver Dam School honor roll with Miss Annie May Culbreath as teacher and students across grades from Advanced First Grade to Eighth Grade. Names include Davis Thomas Gladys Wash Margaret Bartley Alma Moultrie Allen Wash William Wash Lorine Moultrie Bessie Bartley Velma Thomas Gordon McDaniel Johnnie Wash and Trene McDaniel.
A traveler writes from France detailing visits to major cities and a vast cathedral, notes about grape crops and crops in dry weather back home, and asks about Elizabeth's schooling. He mentions exchanges with family, wishes for a melon and music, and comments on navy service and personal health.
This dispatch reproduces a World War I letter dated December 7 1918 from Willie Y Cheatham writing from somewhere in France to his Aunt Bessie Morgan. He describes returning from furlough in London recalls Christmas box regrets delays in tickets and expresses longing to reunite with family while praising the American soldiers. He mentions Percy Maude Ligon Nie Ligon Lieut Greneker and a humorous moment among troops. The letter closes with holiday advertisement text for a quinine syrup product FEBRILINE containing home medicine notes.
The Federal Land Bank of Columbia provides first mortgage farm loans at 5 percent interest for 35 years through the Johnston National Farm Loan Association. Interest and 1 percent of the principal are paid annually. Loans may be cancelled after five years. Apply M. Q. Norris.
Four hogs ready for slaughter, each about 276 pounds, offered by J. C. Allen of Meeting Street, South Carolina. Also for sale a six room house with large lot, servant's house, good well, large garden, and more. inquiries to O. Sheppard. 12-18-tf.
The Auditor directs all property owners in any capacity to file sworn returns between January 1 and February 20, 1919. A 50 percent penalty applies to unreturned property by the February 20 deadline. J. R. Timmerman, Auditor, official notice dated December 17, 1918.
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