Johnston Letter: Ridge association church convention in Richland Springs
The Baptist Sunday School convention of the Ridge association meets Thursday and Friday at Richland Springs church with Rev. Thos. Watts of Columbia as a chief speaker. Delegates include Abner Asbell P N Lott J C Lewis Stanton Lott W S Sawyer and others. Highlights: anniversary sermon by Rev W S Brooke, Red Cross drive of 1500 and baptism of Jack Neal Lott. Notices of local visitors, engagements, and community events follow.
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Baptist Sunday School Convention of the Ridge Association
Richland Springs Church
Thos. Watts
Columbia
State
S. S. Sec
Messrs
Abner Asbell
P.N. Lott
J. C. Lewis
Stanton Lott
W.S. Sawyer
J. A. Dobey
Joe Herlong
J. C. Rodgers
W. E. Edwards
J. Watson
W. S. Brooke
Will Sawyer
Red Cross
Sawyer
Herbert Eidson
Methodist
Jack Neal Lott
Galbraith
Selina Galbraith
J. A. Dobbey
Knight
Pearl White
Greyent
Georgia Turner
Caton Toole
Aiken
Crouch
Batesburg
Price
Teague Price
Augusta
Antoinette Denny
Lee Price
Florida
Smyer
Harry Strother
Eugene McAlpine
Hartsville
Mrs McAlpine
Mary Lucia Mobley
Joseph Cox
Hendersonville
N. C
W. P. Cassells
West Main St
Robert Leavell
Newberry
P. N. Lott
W.S. Mobley
T. D. Padgett
Emma Lou Bean
Sadie Bruce
Coker College
Isabel
Bessie Bean
Coker
Flora Reardon
Phil Waters
J. W. Bradfield
Charlotte
W. A. Bradfield
C. D. Kenney
Susie J. Latimer
Birmingham
Ala
J. L. Derrick
Ray Scott
A. P. Lewis
Archie Lewis
Camp Jackson
Benj. Lewis
Camp Sevier
Children’s Day Observed at Methodist Church Service
Sunday morning service at the Methodist Church featured a children's exercise with Cradle Roll in charge of Mrs. Lovie Smith and others presenting flowers. Mrs. J. G. Edwards led the day’s program, Hon. B. E. Nicholson presided, Rev. A. L. Gunter spoke on Sunday School work and funds. Collection totaled about $25.00.
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Lovie Smith
Thomas Motte Kernaghan
John Lovelace Gunter
J. G. Edwards
B. E. Nicholson
A. L. Gunter
Branson Announces Candidacy for Edgefield Magistrate
N L Branson declares candidacy for the first magisterial district of Edgefield County and pledges to abide by the result of the Democratic primary election. Also notes Pure seed prices and a Modoc, S item.
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Edgefield County
N. L. Branson
Red Oak Grove Urges Red Cross Support In War Effort
Red Oak Grove urges weekly Red Cross donations during wartime with messages from Rev Kesterson and J L Mims. A large Baptist Church rally in Red Hill raised about $1900 led by Bishop Guerry and ex Gov John C Sheppard, with calls to surpass county goals for the soldiers at the front.
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Red Cross
Baptist Church
R. G. Shannowhouse
John C. Sheppard
J. Wm. Thurmond
Bishop Guerry
Thurmond
Sheppard
Murray Tompkins Army Wedding In Columbia
One of Columbia's prominent army weddings celebrated Miss Mary Murray daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Murray to Lieut. Arthur S. Tompkins Jr. of the Fifty third Pioneer Infantry at Washington Street Methodist Church. The ceremony drew about 100 guests at the Murray home on Bee Street with a reception following. The bride, a leading society figure, wore white satin and tulle. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Tompkins of Edgefield, attended by officers from Camp Wadsworth. The event featured a jeweled bouquet, pink and white decorations, and a large spread. guests included family, officers, and out of town relatives. The couple left for Ashville and Spartanburg after the festivities.
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Columbia
Mary Murray
William J. Murray
Arthur S. Tompkins Jr
Fifty-third Pioneer Infantry
Camp
Wadsworth
Washington Street ‘Methodist Church
Murray
Bee Street
Arthur S. Tompkins
Edgefield
Davidson College
University ‘of South Carolina
Oglethorpe
Tom “Lohengrin
Killarney
Ophelia
Ruth Tompkins
Henry H. Harris
Mesdames
William J. Murray, Jr
Louis Murray
Jaquelin Cooper
Ida Fripp
Louise Watrous
Tampa
Grace Earle
Sara Cain
Mae Tompkins
William
Capers Powers
Hugh Aiken
Laurens
Addison Johnson
Camp Jackson
Frank Simrill
Camp Wadsworth
J. E .Wylie
Bruce Hodges
Nathaniel Stimson
Arthur Hill
Roger Heyward
W. S. James
Henry H. Harris, Jr
Donald Sanders
Mark Carlisle
Washington Street Church
A. N. Brunson
Tompkins
Jace
Robert A. Lancaster
W. T. C. Bates
Luther McKay Hawkins
Frank Durham
Pinkney V. Mikell
R. J. Blalock
Kate Patterson
J. G. Wannamaker
Orangeburg
R. C. Holman
Barnwell
Mary Hampton
Jane Kealhofer
Punch
Marguerite Patterson
John K. Aull
Howard Dewey
William Earle
Kate Hampton Manning
J. T. Gray
Blanche Jones
Lila May Mimnaugh
Elmire de Graffenreid
Louise Bruton
Esther Graydon
Little Davis
Spartanburg
Joe Holland
Ruth, Mae
Grace Tompkins
Howard Dew
Carry Darby Harrison
Walhalla
F. P. McGowan
Arthur S. Tompkins, Jr
Washington Street Methodist Church
Jefferson Hotel
Miss Murray
Lieutenant Tompkins
May Tompkins
William Murray, Jr
Henry Hollingsworth Harris
J. E. Wyle
Stimson
Dinner for Bridal Party Before Mary Murray's Wedding
A dinner at the Jefferson Hotel honored Miss Mary Murray with Lieut. Arthur S. Tompkins Jr. as the couple prepares for their Washington Street Methodist Church ceremony. Attending were the bridal party and families, with pink carnation decor and five course service for 25.
Hardy Happenings: crops progress amid rain and community events
The column notes rain yet good for corn and grass though wheat warned by wet May. It praises Mr H L Bunch's fields, Miss Lizzie Butler's crops, and a bountiful harvest of potatoes and cabbages. It covers a Meriwether Hall barbecue, club reorganization with officers elected, new members, and Red Cross fundraising plans. Also mentions illness of Mr John Matthews and soldiers overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bunch
George McKie
Lizzie Butler
J. H. Adams
Meriwether Hall
W. T. Briggs
H. F. Cooper
Alvin Stevens
Fred Barker
H. H. Scott
Stokes
Messrs. Stokes
G. L. Wright
Mealing
T. L. Harley
Red Cross
John Mays
George Adams
John Matthews
Parrot Language Sparks Domestic Snippet at Firestone House
Mrs Murch laments the parrot's dreadful language while Mrs Nothing recalls her husband bought the bird, claiming an engine trouble mishap during the car trip. The exchange spotlights a domestic scene at Firestone House.
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Murch
Firestone House
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims Safer Head Relief
An advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary Quinine claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. The copy urges noting the full product name and to seek the signature of R. W. GROVE on the package or endorsement. The price is listed as 25 cs.
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R. W. Grove
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