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.. CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1915. VQLUME jcxvii. NUMBER 35 tHk nbwh at bethunk. j^nadTKragrapha From Our Neighboring Town. m|] liuuo, On 13.? Mr. J. linker, and MIhh Jewdo John ddo?t (WUKhtcr of Mr. II. T. John botl, o*f Koute 3, wore married nt ^idenco of the bride's parentu 0? Tuesday rooming, the 14th, i \\{ h\ EJstridge performing the Uppy. The happy eouple inline (f)v came t<? Bcthuoo and left for day** visit to Charleston, of tor Hi they will return to Sumter, to ,e tlK,|r home. We extend cordlul gratulatlo'is and wish them a long of typpiness and Joy. lessm. 8. T. Gardner, N. A. He ^ A. H. Shaw, Mr. and Mr?. A. McUurln are In Charleston this tk gtieudlug the Commercial Con ine condition of Mr. Wm. Thomp u, of routd one, who Is suffering ih a severe carbuncle on his back, we regret to state, not* much lm Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Horton expect/ to i, jout next Thursday for Hym ;-N." C., where they will spend the lldays with their daughter, Mrs. W. Brown. As mentioned In The Chronicle last ik^Mlss Harriett Stroman, one of i teachers in the Bethune giaded loo), h88 been appointed to a posi ? In the engrossing department dur l the session of the Legislature, hile efoe to ftway her position in the" bool here will be filled by Miss Ab i Morrison, of McClellanville, S. O. We are Indebted, to our friend, Mr. rink Mahaffey, for a load of nice i wood an'd a bag of sweet potatoes, (1 at our home on Monday morning ; tftoMr. R. L Johnson for a bushel sweet potatoes. ? Rev. A. M. Gardner, the new Meth llrt preacher for this circuit, |will *1 services in the Methodist church ire the fourth Sunday in this month; Mr. Shelton Stokes spent a few days K week with his brother, Mr. Bar y Stokes, in the Antioch section. , Mr. S. N. Newman contemplates put-., a grist, mill in ^e town of Be rne some time soon which will be topelled by gasolene powetv This ifll will fin a long felt want, fre majority of tlie Bethune mer-< hnts are cbmplalnlng of the dull We they haVe had the. past few *k8. One Of our business men in ^ed us a few days atfo that "every B looked like ?' Sunday to hi&V' if j* merchants would adopt the 'meth od all successful business men they wld sell more goods and that is? * raore Pinters ink. It certainly St*** if you use only Wdbllls. I The new residence of Mr. J ? C. J?" Bey. near the Bethune High School Building ia nearlng completion. It Bill contain about eight rooms. B According to our idea Christmas B?j-the birthday of our Dord and B*tlor? should be celebrated, npt by B^enness, carousing and killing one ??other, but rather by a spirit of joy, B?ee and "good will toward men." B*ry year, as the Christmas.. holiday* BrtvOf there seetn^ to be a, disposition fth most men to see how much cjheap, B* Pit liquor they can get on the out ?jk of and yet thousands of poor Bfldren, who have a right to expect ?tota Clans to remember them on prist's natal day, are actually deprlv ?J of the bare necessities of life, sim W because their shiftless, vicious fa ?"8 u.-,e what mongl they Aa-n raise ? ?der~a "gallon of sorry liquor for yrtstniae. A view of the express of will bear out this statement ? to and Mrs. J. E. Baxley_and_thelr B*le granddaughter, Gladys Watklns, P on Tuesday for a couple of weeks B^ to Luroherton, Dunn and Raleigh, BC.. While away Mr. Baxley will ??* after some business affairs. ?jjks Sallle Stokes, of route t, spent P wee^ with her friend, Miss Cor Baxley, on route 3. Dan McDonald, of Kershaw, P?t Tuesday and yesterday in town, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Willie ?*?mond Lb very ill with meningitis ^Present I 111 to Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Bran yesterday morning, a son. I ' ? ? ? v IT ^Mured 'Possum in Town. l^ojUwnan Robt I>ntta was telling ffthls week of capturing an eleven Ww? near his home. For ^?c he had been missing his aT,e ^gs, finding where the on? bad been partijr devoured, l^the assistance of a negro boy h# j| |??J^ere the marsuped was making on the bank of a ditch, and I iVj11 beaten path to and from] r ^eckea house and iarto. v < ? INKNHOWKK Mhj()T GUILTY" 80 Kaya Jury In Case of Murderer of Raleigh Boulware. York, Dec. 11.? After being out one and 11 half hours tho Jury in tlio Er nest Isenhower caao brought in u ver dict of not guilty at 8;80 o'clock y<** terday afternoon. The case went to the jury at 1 o'clock, after which court adjourned for the noon recess, Tho verdict watj returned immediately af ter the convening of court for the af ternoon session, The result wan heard In alienee, there being 110 demonstra tion of any kind. The first argument of the day and the closing one for the defense wan made by Coleman L. Rlease, jThe speaker told tho Jurors tliat each one ?of them had an opportunity second to that of no man that had ever lived in South Carolina. He said that he would rather ait in their placet* on this occasion and return a verdict of not guilty than have any other priv ilege of which lie knew except tihut of sitting in tho executive mansion In Columbia and writing a full pardon to everyone involved in the affair. Clyde Isenhower, said Mr. Blease, per formed an absolute and sacred duty to God and man when he shot the ne gro Jule Smlth.w "There* is not a white man in South Carolina, declared * the speaker, "who would have acted dif ferently under the circumstances." He maintained that Che bullet that killed Raleigh Boulware was not fired by Ernest Isenhower, but by someone else In the general fusllade, saying that the course of.jthe bullet after It enter ed Boul ware's body bore out this as sertion. ? New Grocery. Mr. Lee Davis has rented the Dibble Store on Broad street, formerly occu pied by M. L. ( Milium as a tailoring establishment and opened a fancy and staple grocery.- Mr. Davis Is quite well known In Camden, having clerked at the Seaboard Grocery for quite ^'a while, and came to Camden from Lee county. He will have an entire new stock,.. and having a host of friends throughout the county and city, ,.wiil no doubt build up a large grocery bus-' in ess. He will also carry fresh fruits and vegetables. He has an advertise ment in this issue under the firm name of Davis & Co., which you should read. , Services at Grace Church. ' There will be services in Grace Epis copal church on Sunday conducted by othe Rector, Rev. F. H. Harding. . Holy Communion at 7 :45 a. m., Morning Prayer and Senpon at 11 a. m., and Evening Prayer at 4 :30 p. m. All are cordially invited. r MKN. F. M. ZEMP DKAD. Gentle Woman PmmxI Away Ui Bal timore After Long Illness. Entered Into lifo eternal <?n the morning of the eleventh tiny of De cember. lPlft, in the fVird year of her age, Katherlne DeLoaciw* Zemp, be loved wife of F. M. Zemp, and daugh ter of Jatmw It. Delsoache. In her all tin* attributes of charac ter which make up'a gracious woman hood were found. Pure in heart, with a spirit which knew no guile, 'her life was oj>en to all who confided in her loving, generous nature, and like tihe Master whom she followed, she was ever striving to cheer, to soothe, to comfort. Those who knew her heat, felt that it was the beautiful influence of her gentle aplrlt, her devotion as wife und mother that made their home ideal. When the "trials of ill health and weakness came up>on her, "in meek humility" she yielded her own will to her Heavenly Father's guidance for aho knew in whom she trusted, and though the summons came to her far from the home "he bo longingly had hoi>ed to reenter, she peacefully obey ed the call to Join "the angelic hosts." Friends from many placet* awaited with the sorrowing family the return of husband and son with the remains that they might unite with those whQ loved her so dearly in tihe last tribute of affection, and the exquisite flowers which covered the mound where she rested, breathed the hope of the res urrection, and of the bliss of that Paradise ? "Where loyal hearts and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through In God's most Holy sight." The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. 0. B. Smith,, a choir, com posed of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zemp, Mrs. J. B. Zemp, Messrs. George Rhame ' and L. 0. Shaw, rendered sweet music at the church and grave. The following > cherished friends and relatives acting as pall bearers: Dr. John W. Corhett, Dr. S. C. Zemp, Messrs. W. L., H. E. and E. O. De Zemp and BUlr De Loach. The remains were interred at the beautiful Quaker cemetery. Mrs. Zemp is survived by her father, her husband and the following chil dren: Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, Jr.,: Ma rlon Zemp, of Sumter, Miss Kather lne Zemp and James . and Eugene Zemp. ' - ^ * V ; Christmas Tree at St. Paul. The public is -^cordially Invited to at tend the entertainment and. Christ mas tree at St Paul's Methodist Church, ' Wednesday, December 22nd, at 8 p. m. IMjIKKNKIWIMJAMS. Itaautiful Kershaw WeddSuK S?lur d?y Afternoon. A wedding in which ninny |HH>ple lri f^iiu-aster art' luteraitcd 1h thnt of Miss Louise Diilhme Btakency and Mr. Ed ward I<ocke Williams, which wan sol c?iii n I'/.n 1 In the Kershaw Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon, December 11, at 5:30 o'clock. The church was simply decorated In green and white. ?I lint before the ceremony Mr. and Mr?. ICrnest ('. Zc mp of Camden, with an organ accompaniment by Mrs. C, M. Uoblnson, of Dnllas, N. muih very sweetly, " Kelox ed, It Ih Morn." Mrs. Robinson then played the Bridal Cho ru? from Lohengrin and the bridal par ty ontered tlie church In the follow ing order : Mcssr*. W. K. Kasley, of Kershaw. and Burnet Whltaker, of Camden, then MIsk Susie IIutcbtuHon, of Chariot t??, Mr. A. K. Blakeney, bro ther of the bride, and Mr. W. Y. 1)11 lard, of Kershaw, then Miss Anna Wil liams, of (Jreensboro. Mrs. EJ. D. Blakeney, the handsome dame of honor, wore a beautiful gown of white tulle over taffeta with silver lace and carried an arm bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid* wore dainty gowns of jrink tulle over white satin and car ried bouquets of Klllamey roses. ' The maid of honor, Miss Lai Iilakeney, of Camden, wearing a beautiful gown of i pink taffeta and silver lace and carry ing Klllarney roses, entered alone She was followed by the little flower <rl, little Virginia DeLoache.of Cam den, dressed in white organdie, who scattered sweet peas in the pathway of the bride The bride's little brother carried the wedding ring hidden deep In the heart of a wlilte rose. The pe tite bride entered with her father, Mr. K. D. Blakeney. She wore a beauti ful wedding gown of Duchess satin and lace, made ankle length with a court train hanging gracefully from the shoulders. She carried a shower bouquet of Bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The groohi was attended by bis brother, Mr. Oscar Williams, of, (Jreensboro. Rev. J. C. Rowan, pas tor of the Camden and Kershaw Pres byterian churches officiated at the beautiful marriage service. At the home of the bride's parents, a delightful reception was held imme diately after the ceremony. During the reception the bride and groom left for their (Wedding jpurney to New York, going by water from Charleston. The bride wore a handsome salt and hat of dark brown. Both young people are very popu lar. The bride .is a young woman of charming personality and unusual mental attainments. The groom, who is a native of Greensboro, N. C.f has TOWN WH'KU OUT IIY FIRK Had Sprung Up the Pitt Year at DuPont K'owdfr Plant. Petersburg, Va. Dec. 0.? - llo|M>well, a year old boom town of 20.000 inhabi tants, which sprung up around the gun cotton plant of the DuPont Powder company waa virtually destroyed by tiro late today, with losses estimated at hot wwn $1,000,000 and f!l ,000,000. The H ro waa controlled tonight with the assistance of outside lire depart ments after the dcHtruetlou of more tiliun -KM) buildings and the town 1h In the hands of militia, went by Gov ernor Stuart when rioting and looting appeared Imminent. A negro caught looting was lynched. The troops were Kont from Richmond and Newport Nl!W8. The plant of the powder company, on the outskirts wiih untouched to night and waa believed thaf danger for it Ik past, although the lire, funned by a thirty mile gale today, seemed certain to reach IntiaTiimahles. During the lire. In wliich few i>er sons were hurt, the lnhabitnnta went about armed and many camped on the Hcant belonglnga saved tonight with a rifle between their knees. More than 10,000 homeless were brought bore and Hlchmond imports are persistent that the fire \Vrts started by an accomplice of a German arrested yesterday. Jones M&yor of I^ancaster. Lancaster, I>ec. 14. ? In the munici pal primaries held here today Charles D. Jones was elected mayor over IiIh opponent, John T. Green, by a vote of 108 to IK). Out of 14 candidates for aldermen E. M. Croxton and J. H. Wltlierspoon were the only two elected. J. F. Moore, A. J. Gregory, L. O. Lazen by, L. F. Dabney, John I). Wylle, Ilazel Ferguson, P. M. Ijatham and W. It. Thomson will run In a second pri mary. A great deal of interest was manifested in the election and friends of the different candidates were busy all day. Mr. Jones is one of Lancas ter's leading business men, being pros* ldent of the First National Hank and other corporations., Dr. V.-. F. Lauey was elected commissioner of public works. Sale of Farm Property. Mr. L. C. Shaw, tl^e real estate agent, announces the sale this week of the Owens farm lands below Camden, con taining 232 acres, to Mr. C. V. Gallo way, of Hartsville. The price paid was $7,000. for several years been the law part ner of Mr. E. D. Blakcney. He Is a very promising young lawyer. ? Lan caster News. We solicit accounts both large and small, paying 4 per cent, interest com pounded quarterly in our Savings Department, and offering generally all accommodations of an up-to-date, conservatively managed banking insti tution. ? v - TAYliOR-JONKH. It^auUful Wedding Presbyterian Church W* d.???|?y Ktenuur. A notable society event of the hoi* H<?n, a. m| (Hie of exceeding bounty and of abate- wide Interest, wua the war riage of Miss Minnie Craig Taylor, of * ?"*? ??(1 Mr. Ira lloyu Jonoa, of Lam-aster, which wuh oolemnliBod at the Presbyterian Church, at r, o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Tla? church waa filled with a repreNwitutu.. a seinbiage, 11M<i ti?<? edifice w train* formed Into a sylvan l>ower. Amid garlands of Southern amllax, and hanks of |>alniH, the flitter of Innuin ??ruble white eundlca di?p)ayed (ho brilliancy of tho scene. The chancel wa? outlined with smllax, ivy and bamboo, ugulnst u buck-ground of White, and a number of yoiWg i>i m treea lent a speeial gruce to tho occa sion. Miss Alberta Team played the Wedding march and several beautiful Selections pre<>edlng the teremony. When the deep notea of the organ vibrated with Mendelshouo'a march, no lovelier proceaalou ever wended Its way to the church. Tho ushers wero Messrs. J, Siuyrl Halsall, Kennedy Hlakeney, ThomaH An<*rtiiu and Jack W Id taker, Jr. Susie Muy Clyburn and Cynthia Team, us flower girls, were lovely in white frocks awl pink rib* !)ohh. They carried baskets of pink roHofc. The bride's maids were Mlrnrn Vivian Yatea, Camden; Alta Anderson, of Charleaton ; Florrle Langston, of Darlington; Betty Jones, ot Laneas tor; J la t tie Meek Moore, of Rock Hill; Jean nlndsay, of Camden, They all wore white dresses und short whit? veils and cnrrie<l pink Kiltaruey roses. The groomsmen were John D. Wy.le, of Lancaster; Jack Beall, Charlotte ; Curtis Mackey, Lancaster; Norman Lynch, Charlotte; Clyburn Taylor, Camden; Foster Moore, Lancaster. Miss Virginia Taylor, sister of tho bride, wan maid of honor. She waa d ry?8ed IK White lace, undcArrlefl plhf roaes. Little Billy Lindsay waa the ring bearer and carried the magic golden circle in the petals of a large Irfnk roae. The bride enteral with her father, by whom she was given iii'mar rlage. She was a winsome picture of girlish loveliness in her wedding gown, of White ducheaa satin and georgette crepe entratue, its shimmering fold* drawn Into modish draperies and ^ caught with clusters of orauge bios soma. Her veil was fastened to the coiffure with a wreath of orange blos soms, and her flowers were white rose buds, showered with valley Wiles She Svas met at the altar by the groom with hbj brother and best man, Clias. D. Jones, of Lancaster. ?(Pbe Rev. J, ? C. Itowan, jmstor of the church united them with the beautiful Van Dyke marriage t'eremony. Mr. and Mrs. Jones left on the northbound train for New Yoiik and other points of inter est. The bride's golpg-away costume was a handsome green broadcloth with hat and other accessories to "match. After the flrst of January they will be at home In Lancaster. The out of town guests for the wed ding were: Judge and Kite. Ira B. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. I>. Jones and family, Miss Pauline Marion and Andrew Gregory, of Lancaster; Mrs. W< W. Boykin, Charlotte; Miss Sarah Benton, Kershaw ; , Miss. Minnie Cly burn and U T. Clybutn, MWvllle, Qa._; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Team, Dir. .and Mrs. W. J. Burdell, LUgoff. After the rehearsal for the Taylor _Ionea-tt(Hl(llng, -on Tuesday evening, nn Informal reception was given at the Taylor home. The guests Included the bridal party and near relatives only of the hrlde and groom, ^he rooms were simply but beautifully decorated for the occasion. In the dining room the bride's table was the center dec orations and was lovely In Its appoint ment, the wedding colors of pink, white and green being carried <$ut. A tall vase of * pink carnations formed the centerpiece, and white tulle trimmed with ferns fell gracefully from the chandelier to the four corners of the table, while white candffes twinkled merrily. In the library an elegant array of gifts were displayed attest- * Ing the popularity of the young cou-T pie and the esteem in which they are held. A salad course was served dyr?. Ing the evening, followed by hot .foffee, fruit cake and pound cake. The wait resses being fii "trench of Camden's pret ty girls. Schools to Close. The Camden City Schools will close on December 22nd, for the Christmaa and New Year holidays, and will bo gin again oti January 3rd. Nearly all of the teachers who reside out of town will return to |helr homes to spend ths holidays. '&>