Johnston letter reports a buggy accident and local social notes
Sunday morning Mrs. William Toney and her son William and Mrs. Kate Crouch were thrown from a buggy on Hatcher's trestle. Mrs. Crouch suffered a dislocated collar bone and injuries, Mrs. Toney bruised, and William had internal injuries but improved later. The column continues with society notes and local events including the D. of C flower show on Nov 4 and various visits and visits to Knowlton's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Toney
William
Kate Crouch
Trenton
Hatcher
Crouch
Toney
Hallie White
Knowlton’s Hospital
Wilmot Outts
Orlena Cartledge
Nina Outts
Columbia
Marion Mobley
Augusta
Plum Branch Cotton Trade Booms As Town Seeks Growth
The Plum Branch column notes crowded streets flooded with cotton wagons and rising prices near 7-8, with Georgia seed supply and local crossroad expansion. It urges investment in new business houses, discusses a possible county seat move, and warns of diphtheria fears while farmers await 15 cent cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia
M. B
A.oss
War Horse
Mims
McCormick
Board of Health
Texas
Green
The Family Cough Medicine Ad Endorsement
A Michigan man from Mason credits Dr. King's New Discovery with curing pneumonia in his family. The ad claims the medicine stops coughs and colds and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles. It promotes wide use and lists H E Backlen's Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mason, Mich
Journey from Edgefield to Toronto Recounted by Rev J R Walker
The letter recounts Rev J R Walker and Mrs Walker traveling from Edgefield to Trenton and Washington in June 1913, visiting Philadelphia Bethlehem Niagara Falls and Lewiston before reaching Toronto on June 10. It notes sights including the Smithsonian, the Empress Dowager portrait, Lake Seneca, Niagara gorge, and views of Niagara Falls from Canada. The narrative praises Washington as educational and mentions ticket routes and travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Advertiser
Edgefield
Washington
Capitol
Congressional Library
Wyche
Naval Committee
J. B. Knight
Smithsonian Institute
National Museum
New National Museum
Philadelphia
Montreal
Canada
Pennsylvania
Reading
Bethlehem
Phila
Beth
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh River
Sayre
State of
New York
Wilkes-Barre
Lake Seneca
Burdett
Geneva
State Asylum For
Niagara
Buffalo
Tonawanda
Temperance House
Lehigh Valley Station
Ulta Bride and Groom
Drayton
Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Lake Ontario
Corona
Three Companies Formed at B M L Edgefield
The Bailey Military Institute opened its twenty third session in Greenwood on September 25 1918 with strong attendance 157 boarding boys and 23 day cadets. Football practice begins with uniforms and coach Dr F M Faville. First game scheduled with Newberry on October 13. Cadet officers listed for corps of cadets with company captains lieutenants sergeants and corporals named. Band Company led by Lieutenant W K Herndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Military Institute
Greenwood
South Carolina
Cornell
F. M. Faville
Newberry
B. M. I. Corps of Cadets
Eczema Ointment Promises Fast Relief and Healing
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's eczema ointment as a doctor prescribed remedy that clears skin impurities stops itching and speeds healing of eczema rashes ringworm and similar eruptions. Available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis for 50 cents.
Which Is Doing the Most Damage to the Youth
A writer argues cigarette smoking harms body and mind more than liquor, detailing nicotine’s effects on blood, lungs, and nerves. He cites youth in the south and mentions personal observations from Gettysburg and Washington, urging readers to quit to preserve vigor and manhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Courts of Justice
South
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Washington
Johnston Land Sale Urged as Trolley Lines Arrive
With two trolley lines coming to Johnston, Y. May advertises land for sale now. The notice urges buyers to act while the new lines boost value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Plans for Fight Against Tuberculosis Seals Commission Formed
The Red Cross Seal Commission of South Carolina announces a volunteer driven state wide sale of Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis work. The effort aims to distribute at least one million seals in December with funds largely benefiting the campaign against the White Plague in the U S. Names include Arch B Calvert chairman Dr John C Dawson Miss Louly Shand and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Red Cross Seal Commission of
South Carolina
Union National Bank
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Red Cross
Commission
American Red Cross Society
United States
I. G. Ball
John C. Dawson
Mia
J. N. Wisanska
Charleston
Frank G. Tompkins
Louly Shand
James H. Fowler
Reed Smith
C. Fred Williams
H. K. Sturdivant
Greenville
L. Rosa
Forty Fifth State Fair Opens in Columbia This October
Preparations are complete for the forty fifth Annual State Fair of The State Agricultural and Mechanical Society in Columbia from October 27 to 31. Officials anticipate record attendance as harvests of cotton, corn, and tobacco boost farmer prosperity and excitement for the traditional fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Store Visit Sparks Bargain Debate Between Spouses
An exchange in a department store shows a wife preferring a shopping harness shop while the husband urges restraint promising fewer temptations. The playful remark captures a domestic moment amid a shopping outing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mesdames Smyly Stevens
J. K. Allen
Lena Stevens
Marie Cullum
Springfield
P. B. Waters
J. K. Corn
Chas. P. Corn
George Wright
Mesdames Chas. May
A. E. Padgett
J. L. Mi
Mesdames W. E. Prescott
Dock King
F. L. Parker
Daisy Brockington
Cleo Attaway
Saluda
A. P. Lewis
Estelle Gough
Manning
W. J. Hatcher
Ida Satcher
Ernest Satcher
Mike Clarke
Eugene Kneece
Moneita
M. W. Clark
B. T. Boatwright
Pi Tau Club
John Swearingen
Krowston’s Hospital
Pearl Padgett
E. E. Padgett
J. L. Smith
Louise Wharton
Sue Smith
Ralph Walker
Appleton
L. T. May
Plum Branch News
West Side
J. R. Walker
B. M. L. Edgefield Boys
H. W. Varn
E. Kearse
C. T. Burnett
J. E. Edens
H. H. Snuggs
M. K. Walker
J. B. Huggins
A. S. Kilgore
F. M. Charles
L. P. Elam
Cantelou, Edwards, Odom and Edens M
Pearson, Stevenson, Fartlowe, Herndon G
Bailey M
G. W. Huiet
H. C. Edens
W. R. Patrick
J. W. Williams
Morgan
Talbert W
Vaughan and
Lee
Corley, Tucker, Stone J
Kilgore
E. S. Dunbar
H. C. Peeples
A. R. Bell
J. P. Patrick
Douglas
Crosby
Owen
Anthony
Strom
Page
Hammond
Ellis
W. K. Herndon
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