Confederate Reunion At Capitol Promises Great Pleasures
J Russell Wright of Seneca South Carolina urges Confederate veterans to attend the grand reunion at the U S Capitol. He praises the capital city views historic sites Mount Vernon and Arlington and the chance to meet Grand Army of the Republic veterans. He invokes reconciliation between blue and gray and recalls Gettysburg as a unifying moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Arlington
Washington and
Lee
Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
Capitol
John ©. Calhoun
Memorial Services Programme at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
Memorial services planned for the Second Sunday in June 1917 at Mt. Lebanon Sweet Water Baptist Church. Opening songs prayers a welcome address sermons on church world war and church paper. Woodmen service at the grave and a community dinner urged with baskets and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Lebanon (Sweetwater) Baptist Church
E. W. Reynolds
B. E. Nicholson
E. Pendleton Jones
W. T. Derieux
Woodmen
Walter Cheatham
C. B. Murrah
Z. T. Cody
Andi
Hardy's Happenings Advertiser Notes Local Happenings
The writer reports mixed weather with Friday sprinkles and Saturday rain helping dry ground. Crops are small and uneven with gardens scarce while autos sell well. Road washouts near Martintown to Sweetwater hinder travel. Sunday school had good turnout and a visiting singer from North Augusta is planned for memorial day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Advertiser
George McKie
Harry Bunch
Jabez Hammond
Martintown
Sweetwater
Curryton
Henderson
North Augusta
Toll Glover Ia
Hugh Harrison
Willie McKie
Atlanta
Pick Adams
Charleston
Washington
Charlie Hammond
Hamp Parks
Carrie Burkhalter Freeland
Genie Hammond
Precinct Registrars Appointed in Edgefield County
Edgefield County appoints precinct registrars with the first name in each precinct designated Chief Registrar responsible for custody of the cards. Chiefs must deliver cards in person to J L Mims executive officer by noon June 6, per War Department regulations.
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Liberty Hill
E. W. Callison
Geo. T. Jordan
Rock Hill
J. W. Morgan
T. B. Culbreath
War Department
J.l.mims
Edgefield County Men Encouraged to Enlist in State Guard
The Darlington Guards, led by a current commander, highlight their strong infantry record. The unit served as headquarters company for the Tenth Division with units from several states and was praised by General upon returning home.
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Darlington Guards
8. C. Infantry
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Johnson Letter Highlights D A R Activities and U D C Meetings
The report covers Flag Day sales by the D A R detachment raising fifteen dollars, pillowcase project plans, and a National League meeting in a Baptist Sunday school room. It notes U D C Mary Ann Buie chapter activities, new member Ida Smyly Stevens, and a schedule of programs, songs, recitals, and reminiscences. The Ridge W M U semi annual meeting is praised for large attendance and lively discussions with hospitality from Philippi members.
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National League
The
Baptist Church
Trenton
B. L. Boatwright
the Cedars
Bernice Sammon
Annie H. Harrison
Sammon
Mary Ann Buie
Zena Payne
Ida Smyly Stevens
Meeting Street
Will Logue
O. D. Black
America
M. T. Turner
M. W. Clark
Archie Lewis
J. H. White
Old Virginia
Clara Sawyer
H. W. Crouch
Burrell Boatwright
F. M. Boyd
J. M. Turner
O. S. Wertz
W. T. Walton
J.D. Eidson
J. G. Mobley
Washington
Ridge Association
Johnston
Saluda
Batesburg
Ridge
Chestnut Hill
Chappell
Mt. Pleasant
Philippi
Edgefield Courier Captain Encourages Local Enlistment
C. G. Morton of the Tenth Division notes the unit has sent nine commissioned officers to the National Guard in the past year, with two later joining the Marine corps. He urges volunteers and promises a platoon can be organized with HQ at Edgefield. Gaines will visit Edgefield Saturday June 2 and asks to be contacted at Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Morton
Tenth Division
National Guard
Marine Corps
Edgefield
Trenton
Ice Schedule Hint From M A Taylor
Daily ice deliveries announced by M A Taylor with routes around town Buncombe west and schedule times 6:00 9 11 and 5 P M. Sunday includes Buncombe. Customer urged to order early to avoid extra trips as gasoline prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buncombe
Buncombe and
West
Backache and Kidney Pain Mention Edgefield Testimony
Edgefield residents cite backache linked to kidney trouble and endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. E. P. Jackson of Cedar Row reports severe ache relief after using the remedy and continues to rely on it for quick relief when needed. Price 50c at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Edgefield
Dean
E. P. Jackson
Cedar Row
Doan
Jackjson
Wanted 10000 good cotton seed meal bags at Addison Mills
Advertises a rush request from J. G. Alford at Addison Mills for 10 000 bags of cotton seed meal corn and oat prospects within thirty days. The notice seeks prompt delivery and lists Addison Mills as the contact point.
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J. G. Alford
Addison Mills
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Fach
J. Russell Wright
Seneca
Fingie
Binaavacn Br. Hise
Kory
Hardy
Edgefield County
Timmerman
George W. Scott
Hansford Rhoden
J. D. Mathis
D. R. Dayatd
Ena Johnstone Cennery
John Wright
Edgefield-Pickens
W. A. Byrd
J. G. Holland
Edgefield-Wise
E. H. Folk
W. A. Strom
J. R. Blocker
M. A. Watson
Pleasant Lane
M. B. Byrd
Pierce Timmerman
Red Hill
H. E. Quarles
O. O Timmerman
Cheatham’s
P. W. Cheatham
R. A. Wash
Mathis
H. W. McKie
T. M. Adams
Medlock
H. L. Bunch
Roper
W. J. Lanham
Bacon
W. H. Smith
H. H. Herlong
Johnson
Lb. F. Gaines
S. C, Infantry
Panama Canal
REPCO
Gros Grain
Oxford
Vogue Skin Dressing
Colgate’s
M. A. Taylor
the Prudential
United
K. J. Norris
Agt
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
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