Death of Rev J H Thacker Revered former pastor dies in Lancaster
Johnston letter reports the death of Rev J H Thacker formerly of the local Methodist church. He died Sunday morning in Lancaster after days of illness leaving a wife three daughters and two sons. The article notes his long service to the church since 1914 and the family’s recent sorrows including the death of his daughter Miss Jim Beth Thacker from meningitis. Also covered are details of the tri county W C T U meeting, local notices, and community greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thacker
Methodist Church
Lancaster
Jim Beth Thacker
Thacker
M. A. Lott
North Augusta
C. E. Graham
Sumter
Alvin McLenna
Waldo
Florida
Claude Hedgepath
Greensboro
N. C
Trenton
Harmony
Saluda Union
Mesdames
J. L. Mims
Edgefield County
Vernon Sawyer
Louise Rhoden
William Folk
Edgefield
P. N. Lott
LeCray
Lassingford
Thanksgiving and Praise Meeting at Macedonia Baptist Church
An announcement states a annual Thanksgiving and Praise meeting at Macedonia Baptist Church of Edgefield, DC, on the third Sunday in June at 3 PM. It invites friends, sympathizers, pastors, deacons, and country church members to attend. signed by Pastor F. A. Weaver on May 20, 1919, with a Ford promotional line from Yonace Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Baptist Church
Edgeefild
D. C
Red Cross to Exhibit War Pictures at Edgefield Opera House
The Red Cross schedules six reels of true war pictures at Edgefield Opera House on May 29 at 4 PM and 9 PM with admission of 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Proceeds cover production costs and aim to share the films with county residents. Later a letter to Mrs Griffis notes her son Private Griffis died October 30, 1918, in Rouen with full military honors. burial at St. Sever Cemetery is recorded, and Red Cross will mail grave photographs to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Edgefield Opera House
National Red Cross
J. J. Griffis
Cleora
S. C
Ford Service Sensation From Yonce Motor Co Ad
A lively advertisement proclaims general Ford service by Yonce Motor Co, promising dependable work and prompt attention. The tone emphasizes readiness and customer satisfaction as the shop handles vehicle maintenance.
Pine Grove School ends 1918 19 session with picnic
The Pine Grove School closed its 1918 19 session with exercises and a bountiful picnic on the school grounds. The term, despite influenza and other causes, was the most successful in the school's history. Mrs Florence B Timmerman resigns as teacher for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P.walker
Pine Grove
Florence B. Timmerman
McKendree
M. B. Byrd
Gus Byrd
G. M. Timmerman
Gus
Heavier oats crop advised with mixed rotation plan
The article advises sowing oats in September after cutting and shocking corn and feeding peas, corn stover, and oat straw. It promotes a short rotation with peas, crimson clover, and oats to build humus, improve moisture retention, and boost soil productivity for cotton.
McDuffie Society and Suffrage Debate Echoes Then and Now
A reminiscence recalls early McDuffie Literary Society meetings at Clemson College, the 1919 Boll Weevil quarantine, and the debates on women's suffrage. The author notes past roles, the lively attendance, and the era's civic concerns amid school and national discourse. The piece links student life to broader political questions and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVore Grove
George McDuffie
McDuffie Literary Society
Yast
Ralph Byrd
United States
Mount Vernon the Home of Washington and Its Grounds
Dear Advertiser recalls Mount Vernon sixteen miles below Washington on the Potomac. Visitors by trolley and steamer view the mansion, the rooms with Washington’s belongings, and the bed he died in. The front porch offers a Potomac panorama toward Maryland, with the tomb and family vaults nearby.
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Dear Advertiser
Washington
Virginia
Potomac
Mount Vernon
General Washington
Chesapeake
Maryland
Mrs. Washington
Resting Land With Legume Crops In Rotation
The writer argues against calling land resting while weeds grow between crops and stresses including peas or clover to fix nitrogen. He explains that a true soil rest requires a legume to improve fertility, not weed growth, and advises adjusting rotation to incorporate a legume before returning to corn.
Addison Mills Sunday School Picnic
Last Saturday residents of Addison Mills Village enjoyed a holiday picnic at Salter's Pond. Families arrived by auto and horse drawn vehicles, spending the day in games, swimming, and sports. Mr Hightower is praised for his thoughtfulness. A quoted London Tit-Bits exchange about cooking dinner ends the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slide Hill
Addison Mill
Salter’s Pond
Hightower
Edgefield Woman's Missionary Societies Meet at Seven Church
The First Division of the Edgefield Woman's Missionary Societies holds a spring meeting at Seven Church on May 31 with full representation invited from Berea Bethany Bold Spring Cleora Edgefield Gilgal Little Stevens Creek Mountain Creek. Mrs. W B Cogburn presides. program includes devotions, roll calls, mission study, standard of excellence, music, reports from YWAs and GAs, and a pageant by Edgefield Sunbeam Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Edge
Seven Church
Woman’s Societies
R.A
Sunbeam Societies
Berea
Bethany
Bold Spring
Cleora
Edgefield
Gilgal
Little Stevens Creek
Mountain Creek
W. B. Cogburn
R. G. Lee
Lovick Mims
J. L. Mims
A. B. Carwile
Southern Baptist Convention
D. B. Hollingsworth
Emmie Lanham
Florence Mims
Sunbeam
JM. N. Tillman
M. N. Tillman
Edgefield Sunbeam
Gladys Lyon
Remedy for rheumatism and Ford repairs
The ad claims internal medicines for chronic rheumatism are wasteful and promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for relief, priced at 35 cents and 60 cents for large. It also urges buyers to insist on genuine Ford parts when their Ford needs repairing.
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MR. Thacker
Tri
G. P. Cobbill
Alice Caroline
Alice Cox
Louelle Norris
Columbia
M. R. Wright
Ebb Timmerman
Gibson
Batesbury
G. G. Waters
G. P. Cobb
James Tompkins
I. T. Welling
J. W. Browne
Margaret Holland
W. J. Hatcher
Atlanta
Eunice Cates
Augusta
Frick
Chapin
Fulmore
John Howard Black
Home of Friends
Charlotte V. Spearman
Newberry
M. T. Turner
S. B. Nicholson
Mr. Nicholson
Bank of Edgefield
Clemson College
F. H. H. Calhoun
Agricultural Department
Calhoun
F. A. Weaver
Yonce Motor CO
FORD
Pleasant Lane
South Carolina
Beech Island
Savannah River
Blackville
Branchville
Preginall
Summerville
Mt. Pleasant
Modoc
Swansea
St. Matthews
Pineville
Ocean
Raccoon Key
Mt. Carmel
Saluda
Lexington
Kingstree
Georgetown
Commission
Pontal
Washington, D. C
Addison Mills
London
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