Johnston community notes include WCTU on anti narcotics and Lee birthday observance
The WCTU met to discuss anti narcotics with Mrs J L Walker leading reports on flower missions and L T I. speeches covered anti narcotic law real life cigarettes and blood poison. A Gen Robert E Lee birthday observance followed with school choral songs and Bonnie Blue Flag. Medical association held a quarterly meeting with 29 attendees and a civic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Walker
Kenny
O. D. Black
James White
A. P. Lott
T. R. Denny
Olin Eidson
J. A. Lott
Mary Walker
Hattie Parish
Robert E. Lee
South
Robert E
Medical Association
Columbia
Batesburg
Edgefield
Meeting Street
Ridge and
Johnston
G. D. Walker
John Wright
Cemetery Association
Ida Satcher
Florence
Chas
K. of P
W. T. Hundley
Baptist Church
J. A. Dobey
Spartanburg
New Century Club
W. E. LaGrone
Burney
State Federation
Sophia Brunson
St. Matthews
Brunson
Sophia Boatwright
Ridge
P. N. Lott
Uncle IV Writes about Memory and Farm Life in Carolina
A reader signs as Uncle IV and writes of family scattered across Emanuel and McDuffie counties, recalling a Sunday school teacher, old songs, and a longing for loved ones. He discusses Georgia and South Carolina kin, faith, a preacher’s reply, and then shifts to farming worries about guano prices and cash constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evers
Calliham’s
B. M. Talbert
W. P. Parks
Brother Pat
J. H. Allen
Texas
Carolina
Emanuel County
Columbia County
Mc Duffie County
Moving to Dorchester St George G W Sexton Letter
A letter from G W Sexton and family in St George S C describes relocating to Dorchester county. They praise the town’s electric lighting, schools and cotton market, fund a generous church community, and note friendly neighbors delivering food and furniture to the parsonage. Weather fluctuates with cold snaps and warm spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loft
Branch Baptist Church
M. A. Jackwell
Dorchester
St.George
Nervous Old Lady in Cab Refers to Fare Dispute
A cautious elderly woman in Harlem keeps her purse in an undergarment pocket to avoid robbery. After a cab ride she searches for the concealed pocket and the cabby confronts her accusingly, stating the fare is eighteen pence.
Miss Mamie Cato to Marry Cheater Swearingen in Spring
Announcement from Batesburg reports the engagement of Miss Mamie Louise Cato of Monetta to Mr Cheater M Swearingen of Trenton South Carolina. The wedding is set for early spring and is expected to attract wide interest among friends statewide. Miss Cato is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Cato and Mr Swearingen is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Swearingen of Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesburg
Mamie Louise Cato
Monetta
S.C
Cheater M. Swearingen
Trenton
S. C
Miss Cato
John M. Cato
Mr. Swearingen
J. M. Swearingen
8. C
First Game of The New Series at Miss Addison’s
The card club opened the new series on Saturday with Miss Virginia Addison hosting. Six tables were set and guests included nonmembers. Officers elected were Mrs. Bettis Cantelou president Miss Virginia Addison secretary and Mrs. A H Corley treasurer. The series score will be split with prizes for the top two. Decorations were pink and white with abundant flowers. A hot lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Addison
Miss Addison
Bettis Cantelou
Virginia Addison
A. H. Corley
Bos
Two Kinds of Farmers
A comparison of farmers on equal lands shows one succeeding through reading agricultural papers, planning ahead, and maintaining soil and tools, while another neglects study and work, leading to failure and chronic discouragement, per the Oran geburg Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg Times
Winter care for ewes guides grain and hay rations
Ohio State Bulletin advises keeping ewes in good condition with limited grain before lambing and heavier rations for thin stock. Recommend mixed grains like 6 parts corn 3 parts bran 1 part linseed oil cake or equal corn oats bran. Provide ample clover or alfalfa hay with silage or stover as needed. Ensure salt water access and dry, well-bedded housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Bulletin
Trenton Society Notes Highlight Visits and Events
Mrs W H Bryan hosted a dinner for Miss Fannie Harrison of Washington and Mrs Joseph Ripley of Albany. The Happy Four club met twice weekly with bridge and refreshments. Bishop Guerry preached at Church of Our Saviour, greeting a large congregation and dining with Mr and Mrs J D Mathis. Mrs J D Mathis entertained friends for Miss Allen Smith’s engagement party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Beaufort
Baptist Church
Mason Padgett
J. L. Smith
Mia
W. P. B. Kinard
Cecil Kinard
Pearl Coleman
Mr. Ennet
Greenwood
M. T. Turner
Annie Holmes
Harrison
Marie Lewis
Jack Connerly
Augusta
George Hubbard
7. W. Bryan
Fannie Harrison
Washington
Joseph Ripley
Albany
P. B. Day, Jr
Charleston
Leila Leppard
Columbia
Valdosta
Rudolph ‘Swearingen
Modoc
Happy Four
Willie Millie
F. P. Bryan
S. A. Morrall
Wallace Wise
Shannonhouse
Joseph Ripless
Atta de Be
Union Meeting of Edgefield Association 3rd Division
The 3rd Division union meeting with Republican Baptist church January 29 and 30 includes devotional services by the pastor and reports from delegates. Topics cover lay member convention benefits, missionary interest, and pastor tenure. Speakers include J Traluck W J Gaines H L Bunch J D Haghey Martin Medlock Walter Carpenter S B Mays LR Brunson G L Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield Association
Republican Baptist Tharch
Columbia
J Traluck
W J Gaines
H L Bunch
J D Haghey
Martin Medlock
Walter Carpenter
S B Mays
Baptist
LR Brunson
G L Wright
J D Hughey
Family Exchange Reveals Generational Gap in Bread Crumbs
The excerpt shows a father rebuking his children for delicacy while recounting a harder childhood. The dialogue centers on harsh comparisons between past hardship and present comforts, highlighting a family dynamics moment as voices clash over perceived privilege.
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Lee
Medical Society
Miss Smith
Fannie Tompkins
Allene Smith
John Rainsford
Marion Blalock
Elizabeth Rainsford
Lori Mims
Phanton
Florence Barclay
W. F. Scott
Gladys
Sawyer
Lillian Hell
Frances Little
Mollie Seawell
H. D. Grant
Liza Calvert Hall
Zena Payne
Daisy Brookington
Suel Smith
W. Pat Park
ST. George
G. M. Sexton
New Field
Mrs
G. W. Sexton
St. George, S. C
Harlem, Go
Edgefield Advertiser
Happy Four Club
J. D. Mathis
Bishop Guerry
Mina
James Ass Pover
Crescent City
Fla
Orrie Miller
Misa Allene Smith
A.C. Penn
W. M. Leppard
Robert
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