Johnston Letter records a death and local social updates
Mrs Lucy Keesee dies at 73 in Virginia born, long frail health, interred Mt of Olives. Notes on Edgefield church activities, missions, offerings, local visits, and absent members with brief personal details and school field day decaimers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Keesee
P. N. Keesee
Israel
Presbyterian Church
Mt. of Olives Cemetery
E. C. Bailey
Smith
J. W. Mish
Virginia
Mish
David Outts
Rock Hill
Annie Stokes
John C. Watson
Edgefield
Women of the Baptist Church
Lucia Latimer
Mesdames
W. J. Hatcher
O. D. Black
W.S. Mobley
J. A. Lott
P. N. Lott
Mamie N. Tillman
Western Division
Alvin Etheredge
Ridge Association
Pendleton Jones
Edgefield Missionary Society
Joe Grant Convicted in First Degree Murder in Johnston
The Edgefield court heard the murder trial of Joe Grant for killing Jesse T. Durst in Johnston in April 1906. Grant was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death, to be electrocuted on April 14, the tenth anniversary of the homicide. He was moved to Columbia Penitentiary after the verdict and stated he preferred the electric chair to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield Court Room
Joe Grant
Jesse T. Durst
Johnston
Grant
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Mr. Durst
George W. Nickerson
Johnson
Columbia
Durst
Nickerson
Darst
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
N. G. Evans
S. McG. Simkins
S. M. Smith
Moore
Swearingen
Brunson
Penitentiary
Supreme Court
Sheriff Swearingen
Christy Corrects Dog Owner Over Bite Threat
Renowned illustrator Howard Chandler Christy, walking downtown, was snapping at by a dog whose owner did not call it off. Christy admonished the animal with a kick, prompting a quarrel over whether the dog is a harmless pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Chandler Christy
Mr. Christy
Hardy's Happenings Recap of Sunday Visits and Road Conditions
Sunday visits stretch across families in Carryton Augusta and Sweetwater with multiple townsfolk attending church and a musical concert. The piece notes deteriorating road conditions with deep holes and several bridges in danger, plus illness and moves due to malaria among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McKie
Julia Townes
Augusta
Senor Andonegui
Drew Mealing
Carryton
George ‘Townes
Baby
E. J. Barker
Milton Barker
Lilla Baynon
Lilla Bunch
Evan Barker
George Medlock
Martin Medlock
Frances Townes
Sweetwater
Julia Hammond
John Mundy
Hammond
Geo. Medlock
Henry Cooper
Herbert Bunch
Stevens Creek
Oper’s. In
Richmond County
Georgia
Will Briggs
Belvedere
James Adams
Ivy DeLaughter
North Augusta
Walden
Neighborhood Engagement Announces Miss Maud Rives Betrothal
Miss Gladys Rives entertained at a Saturday morning bridge party in honor of her sister Miss Maud Rives and the forthcoming marriage to Mr. Bently Ward of Georgetown. The April 12 ceremony at the Baptist church was announced with prizes, music, a four course luncheon, and hand painted bride cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Rives
Maud Rives
Bently Ward
Georgetown
Baptist Church
J. H.tompkins
Burial Goods Advertised by Local Supplier
A local vendor offers a full supply of cottins caskets and burial robes. B B Jones markets the items and services for funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Jones
Seed corn selection and farm testing methods
The article discusses fall seed corn practices including nitrogen from nodules, potash release from stubble, discing and mulching for soil health, and the value of careful germination tests. It emphasizes testing ears to breed higher quality seed, saving ten ears for a breeding patch, and weighing rows to select best seed, urging Edgefield farmers to engage boys in corn and pig clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Edgefield County
Edgefield
Powdered Borax Proposed For Fly Prevention
Clemson College endorses powdered borax as a superior fly preventive after federal studies. Apply a pint to every eight bushels of fresh horse or cow manure, especially at the pile edge, then water. Treats eggs and maggots, extends to garbage. screens and traps help but manure piles remain most effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Federal Bureau of Entomology
Price Advances On Agricultural Implements
Prices on practically all agricultural implements are rising rapidly. Stewart and Kernaghan announce that binders and mowers will soon increase in price. Orders placed now retain the old price and are payable only when the goods are needed. Farmers urged to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Stewart & Kernaghan
Jailed Man Sentences Jailer Gifts Watch
Joe Grant the man convicted of first degree murder and to die by electric chair on April 14 presented Gold watch and chain to Edgefield jailer Mr. H. W. Nicholson as thanks for humane treatment during incarceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grant
8. W. Nicholson
Edgefield
County Corn and Pig Club Plans and Seed Advice
The writer urges twenty boys and asks county residents to support the club in fall shows at multiple schoolhouses. Judges will assess corn, pigs, girls needle work, canning, and poultry. A seed caution warns bad germination from improper corn. choose high type, well developed, sound ears to avoid poor stalks and poor yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S
Trenton Socials Highlight March Gatherings and Travels
March events fill Trenton scenes from Wise Hall dances to dinners hosted by Miss Kate Day. Guests include Beatrice Stevens Mildred Scott and Julius Day with chaperones Mrs Wallace Wise and J D Mathis. A Rock Hill U S court visit and Polo trip to Augusta cap the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wise’s
Bearden
Kate Day
J. M. Vann
Maude Moore
Mildred Scott
Beatrice Stevens
Annie Timmerman
Fannie Miller
Orrie Miller
Lade Miller
Mesars
Walter Stevens
P. B. Day, Jr
Alfred Day
Julius Day
J. D. Mathis, Jr
Miss Day
Wallace Wise
Bob Smith
I’hare
B. Posey
L. D. Crouch
North Augusta
Augusta
Aiken
Burglary threat and odd quips from a column note
A 5 year old in McCordaville teases about burying a husband, a scene at an inn features a dog and a sharp Irish quip about a breed, and a domestic advert for spring wash fabrics from J. W. Peak highlights new weaves and patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Peak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keesee
U. D.C
Auburn Moyer
Washington, D. C
Warren Paul
George Hubbard
J. W. Stimen
R. A. Griffin
Mamie Stansell
Greenville
Wm. Lee Coleman
Emanuel Jackson
Gus Clark
Hardy
Eee
P.N. Lott
Trenton News
Wise Hill
Mr. Vann
McCordaville
Lillian
Women’s National Weekly
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