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?Social and Personal News By Mi.. LouUe Nettles Mother (loose at Opera Heusf. The Flrat Grade in the Ca widen iruminar School will preaent Mother ioose, with her many attraction* at be Opera House next Thursday eve da# May 11th at 7 :.*W> o'clock. The iroceedt* from thi# entertainmeut is or benefit of acliool equipment, Half hundred llltle tots will take part and hey never fall to (please. If they see he necessity for this equipment and ire willing to work for It. surety they should hare the patronage of the ts* tire town. Many of these little ?lrls it ml boys will make their first how In-fore t'he footlights, and we are sure that their devoted parents, admiring relatives and Interested friend* will not full to .see them. If you are In terested in the children you will cer tainly lend an attentive ear and a helping hand to the cause which they are working for. Reserved seats 50 cts. other seats 35 cents. Come out then a ad enjoy the bright aud happy oc casion, and encourage the little ones. Keturn Day For Hie Library. Next Monday ? and Tuesday, May ;Sth and 0th. have been named as "re torn days" for the. Library. Rvery family In Camden Is askecl to look through their t?ook cast's and find library hooks. Remember these hooks are not lost, but are Charged to you nt the desk, and If not returned, a committee will certainly call at aji In convenient time a/nd full flne<s will Iw> ehargotj, but' If you return the floods now no questions will l>o asked a## nil fines cancelled. Many of them arc lonx over due. though* you promised* to ahide by the rules .of the Library and signed cards to have your children' ti6 so. if they were allowed the privileges. Now, at least return the books, have the fines cancelled and give the manage roent no further trouble. Rummage Sale For The Library. Do not forget the rummage sale Saturday, May 13th for the benefit of the Library. The proceeds are not 'fo be used for the running exposes of the Library but for a book fund and to fit up the Interior of the Library. Especi ally do we want to buy some children's books and they are always on flip free sfelf. Leave your contributions at the Library or phone Mrs. William King, or 'Miss Louise Nettles. The more money we have to put In books, the more useful and interesting the institu tion will be. Keep this matter in your mind then and look up something that ? ;iri be turned into money. Met With Mrs. Mackey. The Kirkwood Hook Club had an ?irreeable hostess In Mrs. John T Mackey, Thursday April 27th. Mrs I-M win Mull.'er and Mrs J (J Richards had charge of the very interesting pro gramme. K<dl <-:i 1 1 was answered by names of churches in South Carolina <>ver 100 years old. and with short sketches of problems of our country elm relies of today. Mrs Mull or gave m.ii interesting paper on the beginning "f various Denominations, and also read a second pa]>or on conditions of the country churches of today. The hostess served delicious refresh ments at noon, Mrs M tiller will be hos tess to the club, Thursday morning. J*.v 4 th. Well, Isn't it? The children were suffering their I?eriodioal written examination and all 1 he morning their pens spluttered and scratched. "Bring me vour paj>ers when you iiiive finished." -aid the te.a<hcr. Little Mary en me first and handed : ?i her work with u bright smile. And /the teacher smiled, too. when _>he read : "An inifig" i- an idle maid with hands '? ' Majestic Theatre PROGRAM FRIDAY. MAY 5th. I'HniUMHint Presents, (iloria Swanson and .Stewart Holmes In "FIFR HUSBAND'S TRADEMARK* Hor stylo and l>eauty wore put on parade to make him look sur eossfnl. Ifo nf-vor stopped to think that shr inipht attract irtlier iix'ii too much, A ^'or^wius picture of fashion and mnrried M fe. Admission to All 35 Cents SATURDAY. May 6th. Ruth Roland iu a new epi/wxle of the Serial "THE WHITE EAGLE" And a Christie Comedy "For land's Sake" And a Bennett Comedv "MADE IN THE KITCHEN" Keep Your Coupons and Come Of ten, You May Win The Auto . mobile. And a Good Proeram All Neit Week. 15. 1>. C. Chapter. The abo\?> oil ftp tor held it h May meeting with Mrs Al H lxaw? who was u listed by lier daughter, Julia J/>ng Kim pp. Mis* Louise Net>lea presided, amj Mrs Kdwln Muller acted us sec retary ^Committees were appointed auil all iirraD^UK'Uls made for the Veteran'* dinner and Memorial services May 10th. Tin* chapter ?xpreased thanks and appreciation for the loan of the Masonic dinner hull, for that owaatOU. it is iiutt'< <i a gracious act on the part of the Majlis for we know that the lending of the hall for the use of other organizations 1* not to their ad vantage and the except Uwv was made and the courtly extended only In honor of th? Confederate' Veterans. After a busy business session the soliciting of contributions, etc., (he Chapter president turned the meeting over to the historian, \>iio was disap pointed In having several numbers fall her, hut what was lacking 'In quanti ty was made up in quality when Mls.q Virginia Clarke gave a Ix'uutiful reef tatlon that was warmly applauded. Mrs Hand, of Nevada, was a guest of the afternoon. Delicious refreshments consisting of strawberry short cake with whipped cream and hot chocolate were served by the hostess who was Assisted In aerving by Miss Ethel Yates and Miss licssie Young. , The Jwuo meeting will be held with Misses Leila and Charlotte Shannon with Mrs George Ithame ? ml 'Mrs. It W White ax assistant hostesses. Memorial Day. The John I>. Kennedy Chapter, U. D. C., will give a dinner on May 10th. at noon, in the Masonic dining hail. The Confederate Veterans, of Kershaw county with their wives are Invited. Other invited guests are the "Women of the 00's," the si>e?kers of the day. the musicians, the ministers of the city. Captain of the Kershaw Guard, and Commandant of the American Legion, and the Mayor of the city. . ?? Memorial exercisos will be held at the cemetery at 5 o'clock p. in. Dr. Edwin Muller will make the opening prayer, Mr. L. A. Wittkowsky will introduce the speaker, the Rev. W. II. Hodges. The Music club and the school children are requested to 'render some of the old Sou|hern songs, the Kershaw Guards and the American Legion are requested to join in the Memorial ex ercises. marching, etc. Captain Mr Leod will act as marshal!. All business houses are requests to etose at 1 ;30 p. m., and let us hope that our entire community will honor the day l).v lending their presence ro this occasion. Let us urge the whool children to attend the exercises at the cemetery, and let us urge the iparenfs and teachers to impress this duty up on them. ? . "For. often as the shadows fall Across the (land a.nd sea. Let us tell them how their fathers fought With Jackson and with L<m\" Huying Stolen Fertilizer, Miaglst rate A L C??ok. liis Constable. <i N Jones, and Constable Olyiburn of Westvifcle on Tuesday, of last week arrested Dick Kirklaud colored. of the West vi lie community, on the charge ??f buying stolen fertilizer from Mills Alexander, colored, an employee on the Highland Farm. Kirklaud had bought two lots of five sa< ks each, and made confession when caught up with. Magistrate Cook sentenced Kirklaud to fines of $12T> or sixty days for l he two cases, r lx> fines be ing paid. He m*iii Alexander to t7i<> chain gang for sixty dyas.? Ker>baw t * ' Had Narrow Kscape. Mr J M Anderson, who resides m-nr Cassutl was tpfcling us of an evperiencr lie had with a rattlesnake in his yard Tuesday night. He hoard the deriv ing of a small chicken in n coop nixl thinking 'that it was fa>teni?d in a crack, reached his hand in the coop and put liis hand on a rattlesnake. He jerked his hand away and securing a light he found that when he touched the snake it had immediately hit ten the chicken and killed it hy the tlnv lie got ha<-k to the coop. The vnakf kill??d and was about "two -feet 1n lciiL'th uud had one rattle and a button. .Mr Anderson says it was an experience that lie d'?cs not en re t r ? go through again s?>on. The ra trier wa< trying to swallow tie* chicken. In Memory of .Mrs. Boykin. inasmuch as it has pleased Almighty* i ( ?? >d In His infinite wisdom to call to i Himsrilf <?ur l?eloved comrade and fel low worker, Mrs Mary S Boykin, we the women of Grace Church Parish Aid Society wi^h t?> inscribe her name on our minute book on this tho first anniversary of her untimely death and lamenting our loss in her capable and zealous participation in all Uiingfi per | taining to the progre?? of our flooiety, and expressing our appreciation of her Christian fortitude ami 'resignation to thrt Will of Cod. Sign o?l, tfiw L. M. Shannon, I>rlsh Aid Society of Grace Church Camden. S O. PERSONAL MENTION Ml tt i nl Mm J O Woe#. Mr and Mr* (ieorge Lauderdale and Miss Mery Wyile, of Wiwi|<boro epeut last Sun day with. Mr and Mr* Rctoert Goodahv M rs A 0 Awrum, Mrs John 1> MH lor, Miss ltuth Mahler and Miss Anna Kve. returned from Charleston last Saturday. After sending the week hero, Mrs Miller ami Miss Mahler will .return to their homo In St. Paul, Minn, Mi ft* Anna Kvo, will uoconviwmy ( h??m and spend the aumiuer in the ndddlo west. , s Mrs U T tioodalo. Mrs J?\nios CHy* burn. Mrs Sebrook. Mrs MoCoyt Mrs John, Wilson and Mrs F N McCorkle attended the I >i strict W M I' held fn tho First W&ptlst olmivh ly Sumter \n*t wook. Mr and Mrs John S Lindsay n re spending this week in Chflrlotlo. Mrs. Hand, of Nova da is tho guest of Mrs Julia Is?ng Knapp. Mr and Mrs Warren II Harris and , -Misses, Katluorlno and Joan Harris, who havo boon spending tho winter In On union, will leave today for their home at Thornburg, Pa. Thoy will return to- Camden for another season. Wo regret to note that Miss Sara IxmvIs lias been quite sick tills wook. llor many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs Norma u O. Head, and Uttie daughter, Mildred, of Charlotte, are visiting Mr and Mrs C. W. Blrohinore this week. Mrs H. M. Slid Jo ft this Wook for Moptiroat. 'N. C., whore she wili spend tho summer, at hor summer homo there. Mrs W J A lion, of Florence, was the guest of her father, Mr XV. 0. Hough, during the past week. Mr It T (;3oodale has returned from New Orleans where he attended the Grand Kneampment of Knight Temp lars of IT s A. Ho was a delegate from this Comma nderv and reports a royal good time. Visitor Complimented. Miss Emma VMleplgue was hostess at an enjoyable bridge party Wednesday evonlng in honor of her house guest. Miss Ha insford Glass, of Poland . Florida. Five tables we're arrange<l for the interesting pimo. Top score for Indies was won by Miss Catherine Wallace, while Mr Kershaw delvoacho carried off first honor for men. The honor guest was also pre sented with a reminder of the ocoas slon. After cards the hostess served lee crvam. straw lx?rrios, almond ma en. roons 'and pound cake. An Appeal From the Civic League. The Civic League of Camden will meet in 1 lie Court House on MmiA.v afternoon promptly at jj o'clock. It is earnestly IioikmI that there will ho many old ami now ukmhIkts present. There a 1*0 a number of important questions to bp discussed and the opinions and ideas of the whole community are de sired and should he presented. The league wants the support of every woman in Camden by attendance at the meetings which oceur regularly on tlie second Monday *?f every mouth. Thorn* who ean serve on committees tn various lines of work have the sincere gratitude of the' League hut no one nopd feel that because they cannot give their lime in this way there is no use in attending the yrncctings. Every question uf>oii which the ixrague acts is discussed by memt>crs the meetings and unit to the vote and the larger the vote the more the opinion of the majority of the citizens of Camden j will 1m> expressed in the action taken j by the League on all civic matters. There is u membership chairman In 'each ward as follows: Ward 1, Mrs. j Jackson : Ward 'J. Mrs. Webster; Ward Mrs. Itarueh; Ward I. Mrs Colema n ; ; Ward Miss Mi.net to Bovkin ; Wart! <?. Mrs Tom Kirkland. New members may give their names t>>? the chairman of their ward iK'forc the meeting, or at the meeting and their interest and co-operation even to 1 a very small extent will have already tried to make the Civic League "f r<*a ? service to Camden. The interest shown in Clean up w cok by the house holders of Camdon i-s n j proof of our civic pride and with t!ie I help of :i large mcniltcrMhip there arr? 1 many ways in which the Civic league can give Camden cau?> fur greater I ei vie pride each \ ea r In Memory of Mrs. Harding. Inasmuch as it Iwus pleased <?ru . enlv Father to call from our midsf, the late Mrs. Km telle Cotton Harding. i our fellow worker and loved ineralM'r, 1 j Be it resell vwl, That we extend our 'heartfelt sympathy to her hudb&nd I and family. Her going ha? saddened many hearts in this society, but we bow to HLs will, " who doth all tilings well.'' remembering that, "They who take their place l>eneath tho sod. | Are only on their way to God". lie it further resolved. That a copy of this testimonial of our love, and sympathy be semt to her husband and children, and a copy of these resolu tions be published in our town papers, and also inscribed ntpon the mioutM of our Parish Aid Society book. ? ' V SeattU*. Wash.. <>n July l-Vmth, *11 pefaaui* In Seattle, Wash.. who Uave reached Hm? ago of 21 during the ptv ceding year \y(|l take a public oath Of allegiance to the 1'nlted States a n<l the constitution, under auspices of tlia Washington llulverslty post of the American Legion. NOTICK. , Positively no fishing or camiplug at my ppiui under (>ena)ty of the law. I am stocking pond with government ft*h, so please don't ask permission. ?, K. HOLLAND, 4 tf. Oamden, K. O. NOTICK ? I have m.oved my repair shop next door to Heard's Oarage on Wost iK KaUi street,, t\ M, Coleman, I Camden, S. <'. RKQIJMKMKStn *XW RKNKWAL j OF CKRTIKIOATRS WHICH KX PIRE Jl'I/V 1, 1922. \J A third grade certificate shall not t?o renewed. A first grade or a sccoud grade cer tlfieate shall l?t? renewed when the holder .compiles with the following re (julrmouts: 1. Presentation ??f sat isfuetory writ ten evidence from school officiate showing that the holder has taught successfully during one half the life of the _ccrt Ifion.te.' 2. l'resenta tlon of a record ??f suc cessful and satisfactory summer school work. Kvery approved summer echool must run at least six weeks. Teachers receiving certificate credit on summer school work must attend at least twenty days, must -peruue *t least 'two aipproved courses, and must stand satisfactory examinations at the close of the summer school. Note: The State Hoard of Education at the recent meeting, waived, the read ing Circle rocpilremcjit for the renew al of certificates which expire In 1022. For this year only, the State Hoard of Education also waived Uhe summer school requirements for the holders of first grade Certificates granted on A. B. or It. S. degrees from accredited col leges. Sin le Hoard of Examiners for Teachers. Teachers' Examination. The State Boa rd of ICdncation at its lasl meeting ordered that the regu lar spring examination for teachers* U> lu'ld at Camden, S. C.v Friday, May 12th ami Saturday May 18th. All ap plicants are requested to assemble at the Court House promptly at .8.30 A. M. No applicant will he permitted to take tile examination who la late. No examination for high school cer tificates will 1m> held at this time. The subjects that the teacher'* will he ex amined on are as follows: PRIMARY. English grammar and language.^ arithmetic, play ground and community* actlvitev. history. South Carolina.' T'nlt?*d States, and general, geography, civics and current events, spelling, reading. including literature, pedagogy, nature ?dudy and elementry agricul ture. physiology and hygiene, school law. algebra (algebra required for first and second grade certificate. ) A prima rv certificate will ontitle the holder to teach in the first five grades A general elementry certificate will entitle the holder to teach in the first nine grades. Applicants -will bring their own pens and examination paper. ALTJ3N It. M I' R CI1I SON, Snpt. of I'M u cat Ion The Story of Our States By JONATHAN BRACE XXII.? ALABAMA Til 10 dlscov pry of A 1 a b a ma Is credited to I>e Soto In 1540. Tlie KngUsh also laid claim to thlH territory and Included It in the ; grant to North Carolina. Hut j it was the French who first set* ] tied hero erecting in 1702 Fort i St. Louis on Mobile Bay and J founding the town of Mobile nine j years later. Mobile wus for < mnny years the capital of I^oulsl- | mm. France in 17(i3 ceded the j territory east of the Mississippi to Hngland and the northern part of the present State of Alabama was Joined to the Illinois terri tory. The southern portion was known as West Florida. Serious conflict with the Indians was kept rip for many years. In fact, even as late as 1812, there was an uprising of the Creeks which resulted in terrible atrocities and massacres. * During the Revolution Wc?t only to be turned over to the , United States In 1813. This Mo- ' bile section was .then added to the northern district and the State of Alabama was formed and became the twenty-second state of the Union In 1819. The meaning of the nnme Ala bama is variously Interpreted. It was the nam* of an Indian tribe which inhabited this ter ritory at the time of De Soto's first Walt. Alter this tribe the river was named and the state was called Alabama after the river. The Indian word waa sup posed to mean "Here we reat." and these words are used on the ' state'g coat of arms, but this In- < terpretatlon Is doubtful and Its real meaning Is uncertain. Ala bama Is sometimes called the Plantation State. Its ares la 51,* 908 square miles. (?fcrM?Cler? Nm?*Mr t/*diuu.) . ; v ? t^.yUv ? *A From Ohio we hear: "I decided to bake two takes at the same time, using Royal Baking Powder in one, and another powder in the other. The cake made with Royal was so appetizing and delicious* so finely grained and . wholesome that in comparison, the? other cake was not a cake." Mrs.G?P.Y? ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure Contains No Alum Leaves No Bitter Taste Send for New Royal Cook Book ? It's FREE Royal Baking Powder Co^ 130 WiUiam St, New York Highest Cask Price PAID FOR Old Mahogany Fur niture, China, Vases, Screens, Brass And irons, Etc. Address, BOX 682 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Wihtltrop College SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships In Winthrop Col lege and for admission of new stud ents will l>e hold at the; County Court. 1 loose on Friday, July 7, at 9 a. m. Ap plicants must not he less than sixteen years of age. When Scholarships are vacant, after July 1 they will he award ed to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the mvard. Applicants for Scholarships should' write to President Johnson he fore the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free Million. The next session will opeif September 20th, 1022. For further information and catalogue, address Pres. I) 1* Johnson, Kock IIII1. S C. FOR SHERIFF. Kdltor Chronlcfle. Please announce the name of Mr. iVT C West as a candidate for tlio of fice of Sheriff. Mr Went is well and favorably known. Ho has boon falthfut to every trust committed to him and if elected will discharge liia duty with credit to the office, and satisfaction to all ho comes in contact with. The friends of Mr West tako pride In plac ixijyc him before the people in the comlhg primary election. Voters. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF State of South Cnrolina, County of Kershaw. (Court of Common Pleas ) The Federal La-nd Rank of Columbia, Ptontiff apt W. M\ Scott. .T. Si.^fartftn and W? teree Nirtlonwl Farm Loan Asso ciatlon. I defendant.* To Jhe Defendants Above Named : You are hereby summoned and re quired to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is here with served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Com plaint on the subscribers at their of fice in iJamden, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fall to answer the Com plaint. within the time, aforesaid, the Plantiff In tills* action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in. the Complaint KIRKLAND & KIRK LAN*, Plaintiff's Attornejfc Camden, S. C. April 26th, 1022. To the absent defendant, W. M. Scott; You wjll please take notice that th# original Summons and Complaint In the above entitled were filed in the of fice of the Clerk of Court for Ker shaw County omv April 27, A. I). 1922. * KIRKLAND & KIRKLAND, Plan tiff's Attorneys. NOTABLE Musical Companies AT THE Redpath Chautauqua National Male Quartet A Quarter of superlative singers and entertainer?. That entertainments will be among the greatest features of the Chaueauqua program. Nevin Concert Company Four artist-musicians, who feature favorite instru mental and vocal selections and character sketches given in costume. - Gretchen Cox & Company Headed by Gretchen Cox,. eminent violinist, who is always a favorite with Chautauqua audiences. She is supported by two acomplished artists ? a baritone and a pianist. Kublick Company A delightfully entertaining novelty duo, featuring the human-voiced and other novelty instruments as well as charming song favorites. FIVE? Big Days? FIVE Redpath Chautauqua Week Here May 24th May 29th SEASON TICKETS $2.50