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' * # J mmfmastesmsm VOLUME XXXVU. .'??u-'L. ?i.'-'.'JUt?- .'JL J I. '.I'JJUI. !.' jj*1 1 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. NUMBER 46. NEWS OF THJB COURT. Mc(?irt and McGm Coo?ic(?d of Set ting Fire to Honie. The February terra of court o f gen eral sessions came to a close here Tuesday 'afternoon with tho conviction of JqKo Cameron. diarged with as sault and battery with intent to kill, Caftieron, a former bridgekeeper, wm charged ..wltj* having: shot and serious ly w-oundod tiyvi Melton, also a former bridgekeeper. It was the last oase tried and the jury, composed mostly of Camden men, ttrofegfct in a verdict? of guilty. Jffefcore a large number of court spectators. Cameron was told to stand up and Judge J. K. Henry de livered a kindly lecture to the oon vieted man, telking him that he knew he was a likable fellow, but that whiskey had .brought him into his predicament and that it was only through an act of Providence that h?? was not chargod with a graver charge of murder. Upon being ques tioned if ho had ever attended school he stated that it was very .little and that he could enly /write his name and that he could figure a little. Ho stated that he was born in Fairfield county and that he had a wife and seven children residing at Lugoff. Judge Henry the*} aeptenced him to servo from eight to eixteen years, but later changed it from five to ?< ten years, A motion for a new trial was made but was , overruled. The de fendant was released on a bond of $2,000 pending an appeal to the supreme court. Levi Melton had his right arm shot off by Cameron while working in the store of J* L. Hinson at Lugoff. Cameron is said to have been crazy drunk when the tragedy oocurred. Melton is a married man and has a wife and several small chil dren. * Another case occupying the whole of Monday and attracting a great crowd of both white and colored spec tators was that of Charlie MeGee, a negro barber, of Columbia, and . Her bert F. McGirt, a Camden negro afc torney, charged, with tmrning a resi dence belonging. t? McGee to obtain an insurance policy of $1,600. The case against the two defendants was brought by the cAty attorney of Cam den, L. A. Wittkowsky and Solicitor Spigner for the state. A large array of witnesses appeared for the defense ? many being character witnesses. The chief plea of the defense ? con ducted by Attorney C. T. Graydon, of Columbia, and Farmer Judge M. L. Smith and G. G. Alexander of the Camden bar ? was that of an alibi for Charlie McGee. Tliree witnesses from a motion picture theatre in Columbia appeared and stated positively and minutely that McGee was seen at cer tain hours at thedr theatre in0 Colum bia on the night ' of the burning. Their testimony tallied minutely, but upon cross-examination by the solici tor as to whether they remembered any other person? of the many hun dreds who entered the theatre on the . same night their memory was baixy and the witnesses for the defense proved goad witnesses for . the state. Charlie McGee, who bore an ex- j celkjnt reputation in Camden before jfoing to Columbia, and who also bore a good reputation in Columbia, had j summoned some of the best men of Columbia as character Witnesses ? among them being the Rev. Henry D? Phillips, an Episcopal minister of note j of the Capital City; S. B. McMaster, a well-known and state-wide sporting tfoods man, Prof. Reed Smith, of the University of South Carolina; Dr. Quattlebaura, and Theo. M. Du Bose and a Major Fairfax of the United States Army stationed at Columbia. All of these gentlemen pave McGee au excellent reputation, so far as they knew. Other witnesses for the defense were the 78-year-old grandmother of flerbert McGirt, McGirt's wife and a neighbor by the name of Alexander, all of whom testified that he was in the house at the time of the fire. Constable Wade Stokes, of Camden, also took the stand as a witness for the defense and stated that he was ?tt the Wateree bridge on the night of the fire on the watchout for a car containing liquor and that he had not seen McGee pass the bridge, although he finally admitted to the solicitor that McGee could have been hidden ? n the car and that he c6uld 4iot have *een him. Witnesses for the state were Mayor H. G. Carrison, L. G. Whitaker, J. D. Sinclair, W. J*. Nettles, Christopher Undsay and a statement was read from Chief of Polk* A. G. Whitaker, wbo is IU at his home in Camden. ' 4 - v ' . : Christopher Lindsay made a confes ?ion in which h?? told <*f driving Mc Get- and a neg ro woman to Camden, that he was sent to purchase gasoline to fire the house with. Hid statement was corroborated to a certain extent by the testimony of Mr. J. 1^ .Sin clair who sold him the gasoline a few minut** before the fire started. MoGee was placed on the stand as well' as McGirt and both positively denied any knowledge of the fire. MoGee denied that he was in Camden on the night of the fire, although he bad admitted to both Messrs. H. G. Garrison, j JL J. Whitaker and A. -G. Whdtaker that he was in Camden that night. They were both sentenced to serve from four to eight years'" at hard labor. A motion for a new trial was made, but was overruled by the trial judge, and both fwero released on bonds in the sum of $1,000 each pend ing an appeal to the supreme court, I Odell Houston, the negro who broke into the fio-e of the Enterprise Mer cantile company, in this c^ty, and who was later captured in Columbia, plead gnilty to a charge of larceny and was scntonced to nerve six months at hard labor. Houston while confined in jail here was said to be wanted in Jacksonville, Fla., on a murder charge committed more than twenty years ago. He was carried to Jacksonville but proved to be1 the wrong man and was returned to Cam den. ? Willie Portee, -a negro, was con victed on a charge of shooting into a dwelling house and was sentenced to pay a fine of $200 or serve nine months. John T. Melton, a white man. ofi the name of Iceland Anderson, while the, two and another white man and negro were engaged in a game of oards in a hog pasture. Anderson was stabbed to' death with a knife. Ttoe defense offered no testimony and left it up to the state to prove its ? ' case. Melton was given a sentence ranging from ten to twenty years. Scion Dees, an old negro, was up on a charge of violating the prohibi-j tion law. He plead guilty and was given a sentence of $100 and one year , but both were suspended pending his good behavior. R. C. Cross and Laura Huggins, White, convicted on a charge of living in adultery, .were sentenced to serve one year, but the sentences on each were suspended, providing the woman would go back to her people, and the man would go back to his wife and support her and her children. ' Joe Blanding and Willie Magbee, two young negroes, plead guilty to having liquor in their possession, claiming that they found it wrapped up on the old river road, while out loofcjng for a cow. Judge Henry gave them each a sentence of one year and a fine of $100, but suspended their sentence with a warning not to have anything further to do with liquor. Anna Bracey Jones, a negrcss, was convicted on a charge of having stolen a dress and other articles from a home in which she was employed. She was given a sentence of thirty days in jail. A sealed sentence was^left for A. E. Woodahaiu, a Lee County man, charged with violating the prohibition law. , In the ease of the state against Sam Cody, Joe Karol, William Gap, A. B. Rush and Mike Thompson, charged with burglary, all were given sentences from, three to six years, ex cept in the case of Mike Thompson, who was given a sentence of one year. Judge Henry made this distinction be cause of the fact that Thompson stated that he was born in Prussia, and that he wanted to treat foreigners fair. The five men broke into the Blaney Mercantile company store at Blaney and were later captured at Alma, Ga., with part of the stolen goods in their possession. The men all plead not guilty and stated that they did not even come through this county. Said that they passed through Chester and when asked to describe Chester they stated that it was a level, sandy place. Judge Hen ry told them that Chester was so hilly that horses have been known to fall down both going up and down hill. He gave the young men who were all of foreign extract a sound lecture. He cited the fact that young white men were crowding the negroes ?ut of their places in prison. Hs said that up to a few years sgo it was a rare thing to see a young whit# man up on a charge of stealing, bat of \ . .? . ? ,"?v. . ... .... sir f ' ? ? ? ? ? \ late year# those cases were numerous, and told of a white roan being ton victed before him recently on a charge of having stolen chickens from a negro. Presentment of Grand Jury To bia Honor Judge Jf. K. Henry, the presiding judge at the February term of court for Kerahaw County: We beg Heave to auhinit the follow ing presentment; We have passed on all bills of indialment handed us by the solicitor. ?? ?. , . < ? ' We find the jail full tyit inmates seem- to be well cared for. W? recom mend that the county director* havo the jail painted, both inside and out, otherwise the jail is in good condition. We find the court house and and ground* in good condition. In view of the recent audit of the county officers by the county dele gatten, wo defer making a report at this time. The roads of the county are in fair condition, considering wet weather, etc. We would suggest that some work %bo done on the Porter road. The Sawney's Creek bridge has been reported to the grand jury as being in a dangerous condition and we rec ommend that it be attended to and put in good shape. W also recom mend that the crossing of the South ern Railway over the Charleston road .be planked. * " We have appointed committees U>. look after the various departments of the county government, and we will make, a more detailed report at a 1 i later term. We note that the former reconv ! mendation of the grand jury has to | a large degree been disregarded* an J we ask that more attention be paid hereafter to said recommendations. We wish to thank -the presiding judge, the solicitor, and all, the court officials for courtesies shown us at. this term. All of wfiich we respectful ly submit, R. S. Williams, Foreman-. " ?' ? ."t.""*: 1 ^ Mr, TVmdatt jpeatf Mr. Henry Truesdale, one of Cam den's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home on Broad street Wednesday night after a lin gering illness extending over a long period. For a long time he had been confined to his bed. Mr. Truesdale was 80 years of age and was one of the few surviving: gal jlant old Confederate veterans. He saw service in the War Between the States as a member of Company K, 7th South Carolina Cavalry. v Mr. Truesdale resided on ia^farm in West Wateree before moving to Oamden where he engaged in the ^mercantile business in the old build ing where the Loan & Savings Bank building now stands. He had retired j/rom active business for many years. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mr. W. R. Cly burn, Mrs. J. K. Lang and Mrs. N. C. Arnett. % His funeral occurred Thursday af ternoon at four o'clock from his homo, services being conducted by Rev. J. T. Peeler, of the Methodist church and the following gentlemen Served as pallbearers: G. F. Cooley, W. F. Nettles, L. C. Shaw, J. B. Zemp, T. Thorney Truesdale and E. P. Tnies dale. The burial was in the Camden cemetery. Admiral McGowan To Be Here We understand that Rear Admiral Sam McGowan, chief highway road commissioner of South Carolina, and Mr. Charles Moorefield, chief engi neer, have accepted an invitation from the local chamber of <y>mmerce to be their guests at an informal ban quet at the Kirkwood hotel for next Wednesday evening ai 9 o'clock. Mr. John T. Steveris of Kershaw will be present, as also will many of our leading business men. Mr. McGowan has agreed to make q. talk on "Good Roads" and it is hoped that a thorough discussion of this subject will result in much good to our county. Nearly every city in South Carolina has had as their guest Mr. Mc Gowan and The Chronicle congratu lates the chamber, of commerce in giving our business people the op portunity to meet Mr. McGowan and Mr. Moorefield. Concert To Be Given Antioch is planning a concert for Friday night, February 12th, at 7:45 o'clock that promises to be a rare treat for all of their friends. Th*i Darlington school orchestra which is composed of more than 40 members will put on the program. This or chestra has played in many of the larger townsof the state and for two consecutive years has been one of the most popular features of the State Teachers' association. A large crowd is- expected to hear these young people, but as Antioch school house is one of the ? recently completed buildings of the coujity a large and well heated auditorium can very com fortably take care of the crowd. Ad mission priest fifteen and thirtyfhro SEASON AT ITS APEX Hotel RegitUera Show Large Number of TquHhIn Arriving Each Day. I With the- winter season approaching its apex ami more visitor* here than in many years, there is an air of bustle and activity on every hand. The Kirkwood, which has had' many accessions during the past week with a large number of distinguished ar rival h is the center of much social Me. Parties and dancing in the pop ular grill are nightly' interests, while there are always many dinners and luncheons in the main dining room of the hotel. * One of the lai^g* affairs of the past : week was a dinner given, by Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Hallway in the Kirk wood Grill on .the eve of their de parture. Mr. Halliday has large shooting preserves consisting of ; thousands of acres well stocked with game in tho Spring Hill Section, and during his visit at the Kirkwood has [been on them with parties, of friends daily. Mr. and Mrs. ITalliday intend to return here later. j; A series of tea dances will be inaugurated very shortly by Mr. Thompson, the popplar manager of the Kirkwood. They will be bi-weekly affaire and will be held in the Club House fronting the. hotel. Mr. Frank Gulden, of Hempstead, L. 1., has joined the polo colony, mak ing hiB headquarters at the Kirkwood, and at Hobkirk Inn Mr. i Arthur Vig ? noles, also here for polo is staying and Mr. Carl foster is also here for the matches, which are now being held regularly three times a week. A . very large gallery witnessed the garme Saturday afternoon, indeed tbei grandstand on the Kirkwood field Lsr always1 an indication of the number o^ winter visitors, for one ami all, when in Camden desire to witness the fine polo matches for which' tho resort is known far and near. Dr, and Mrs. Charles L. Minor, of Ashevflle, N. C., wno have been at Hobkirk Inn for the past week have gone for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Ball, in Columbia. Mr. Lawrence Norton i? in his charming home for a brief period, preparing it for the reception of a number of guests whom he intends to bring with him on his return visit r.ext month, s Many interesting revolutionary relics are beirtg assembled by the com mittee of . the Hobkirk Hill chapter D. A. K. which will be placed in the old court house, and it is planned to have a tea and exhibition of them during the season. Arriving at the Court Inn are: Mrs. C. K. Pritchett, N. Y.; Mrs. William Hi Walker, Mrs. 0. W. Dana, of Englewood; Miss L. S. Henry, and [r. Ralph Murray, Dr. J. D. Bolton, i Miss M. S. Oliver, of East Orange; Philadelphia; Mr. W. H. Voss, Miss Voss, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Jenkins, Philadelphia; Mr. H. G^Holbrook, Walpole, Mass.; Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs. Henry Dil lard, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Tappen, New York; Judge and Mrs. J. B. Treacy, Jersey City; Mr. and Mrs. John Lincoln, Mr. E. H. Ford, New York. ? ? ;? , / At the Kirkwood recent guests are: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tifft, Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Rodney W. Brown, Read ing, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Yerkes; Mr. and Mra. Henry L. Phil lips, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bayne, Morristown; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Debevoise, Summit; Mr. Henry W. Evarts, Detroit; Mr. R. C. Powell, Philadelphia; Mrs. Frederick Bill, Groton, Conn.; Mrs. John T. Plamer, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Brown, Summit; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Crow, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Paris, New York. Mr. John S. Sweeney, who is pass ing the winter at Hobkirk Inn gave -a dinner at the Betty Thomas Coffee Shop a few evenings ago for Colonel Charles Clifton, Mr. Guy E. Johnson, Mr. F. M. Rhodes, Mr. Louis Sledge, Mr. C. P. Baseett, Dr. John W. Cor bett, Mr. Thomas J. Anketell, Mr. A. D. Holmes, Mr. W. L. DePass, Mr.- Miron Neal, 'Mr. W. N. Hoobs, Mr. Ralph N. Shannon, Mr. L. A. Kirkland, Mr. Arthur E. O. Connors, Mr. George L. Bahe, and Colonel F. G. Hoyne. Hobkirk Inn arrivals include: Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Nil son and Miss C. L. Covell, of N*ew York; Mrs. Samuel Ayers, Cohassett. L. I.; Mrs. John Reid, Jr., and Miss Ellen Reid, of New Rochelle; Mrs. C. H. Seabrook, of Cleveland, and many others. Many teas have been given at the Sarsfield club, the Studio Tea Room, the Betty Thomas Coffee Shop and the ever popular Holly Tree tea room. Mrs. W. W. Gibson, who is passing the winter at the Court Inn enter tained at Sarsfield on Monday after noon with a card party and tea for ten guests. . Dinners and luncheons at the var ious homes of cottage residents have also been evrnts of the week's social l life. Among them may be noted a dinner at her home by Mrs. Charles' M. Taintor, another by Mrs. Leonard] Graham, and a luncheon hy Mrs. | W. N. Kerr for her house guests* Mrs. i TI. Page Warder and Mrs. C. L. Doyle. Mrs. Wendell N. Hobbs, of Hob kirk Inn, has gone to Palm Beach for a week's viRit as have also Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morgan of the cot ta etting lecture attracted a large audi ence on Friday afternoon to the / HKTHUNK HONOR ROM. Many Were Proficient in Studies l)ur i 11 k the Pant Month Rethune ,S. Feb. 6. ? One hun dred and twenty-two pupils in the Bethune school system met the re quirements for the distinguished and proficient list* during the third six week# period, According to an an nouncement by Superintendent J. 0. Foster. Fifty-.th.re* of these were Wgh school pupils. Forty-tvino were ?from the Bothune grammar school, IV5 from the Shamrock grammar Bchool and 8 from the Timrod grammar school. Pupils meeting requirements for the distinguished list follow: Eleventh grade: Ruth Kirkley, Vesta Copeland, Lula Leo Williams, Theimn Srrvith, Ileyward Bhickmon, Elva Stogner, Clara Gordan, Thelma Huckabee. Tenth grade: W. E. Arnold, Ralph Arnold, Sara Lee Heustias, Blanche Gardner, Lavlrt' Severance, Gordan Watt*, Neil Ti'uc&dell, Thomas Srmtn. Ninth grade: Kathrync Tru<?wi$ll, Willine Estridge, Kitty Best, Rosa Lee Fields, Olga Brannon. Eighth grade: Emily Blackmon, Alk*no King, Essie Melton, Margaret Squires. Seventh grade: Margie Parrott, James L/'Kuig, Jr. Sixth graHia: Margaret Truesdell, Philip Brannon, Mary Brannon. Fifth grade: Francis Hall ford, Ruth Jones. Third grade: Mary Ellen McLaurin. Second grade: Clarence Heustiss, Marvin Hedgepath. First grade: Sarah Parrott. '* Pupils meeting requirements for the proficient list follow: Eleventh graded Annie Huckabee, .Evelyn Blackmon, Emily Bftrnee, Lil lian Robinson* Fred Joaey, Bonnie Rea Outlaw, Kirkland Watts. . Tenth grade: Alvin Clyburn, Gladys Baker, Clyde Horton, Liiclle Hilton, Lee Morgan, Th#>?a Hyatt, Emest McGlothlin, Claudlne Gardner. Ninth grade: Dorothy Parrott, Lu* cole Gardner, John Neal McLaurin, ClaTa Hough, Sarah Hammond, John Edwin King, Cecil Estridge, Fred Brannon, John Catoe. Eighth grade: J. B. Ellis, Melita ; Hinson, Lonnie McGlothlin. Seventh grade: Lola Grace Cabpe, ' Frank Hammond, Margaret HeaVoti, Clifton Severance, Edna Stokea. 1 -Sixth grade: Mittie Davis, Paschal McLaurin, Minnie Eddina McKinnon, Mildred Ellis, Edith Tolbert, Willie B. Horton, Elizabeth Baker, Elizabeth ' Raley, Lewis Blackmon. j Fifth grade: Ruby Lee Horton, Mary B. Radcliffe, Eloise Estridge, Edith Clyburn, Effie Mae Parrott. Fourth grade: Thelfoa Davis, Elsie Mae Hammond, Lottie Outlaw, Ida Outlaw. Third grade: ^Sarah Ruth McKin non, Doris Shaw, Myrtle King, Fran cis Gardner, Lawson Brannon, Ruth Raley, Iva Blackmon, Elmore Elliott* Second grade: Josh King, Johnnie Brown, Oneida Outlaw, Dorothy Elli ott, Evelyn Elliott, Nannie Ruth Hil ton, Bozie Davis, Wilsop Outlaw, Ernest Mangum, Berkley. SOwell, Queen Alice Horton, T. F.. Mangum, Price Baker. First grade: Marguerite Jones, James Bolton, T. R. Copeland, Jr., Barr Gardner, Jr., Carrol King, Rich ard McLaurin, Rabon Poison, J. K. Polk, Otia Elliott, Rosalie Hinson, Wilson Hunter, Pete Mangum, Nannie Mae Mangum, Dompsey Stogner. Named Honorary Directors . At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of the Camden and Ker shaw County Chamber of Commerce Mr. Henry G. Carrison, Sr., of Cam den and Mr. John T? "Stevens, of Ker shaw, were unanimously elected as honorary members of the board of directors of this civic organization. Both are among the county's most foremost citizens and their counsel and advice on matters pertaining to the city and county's welfare will be invaluable. . ? * Woman's Exchange, and th&se who had the pleasure of hearirfe him were so urgent in requests that he again speak that he has consented to talk on March 5th on his Hunting Ex periences in Africa. Friday, Febru ary at three o'clock Judge Robert W. Winston will speak on Abrahanj.. Lin coln. A large number iiave qualified in the Men's Annual Gold Tournament now being played ovei< the Kirk^rood course. Mr. Newton C. Boykin made the low score in the qualifying round played on Tuesday with 88.= Playing in a match with Columbia professionals a few days ago the course record was smashed by 'Mr. Tom Harmon with 66. The previous record was 70. j Noted among golfers playing the Sarsfield course are: Mr. Alex Simp son, Mr. E. IT. Ford, Mr. William Laird, Mr. Walter Hoopcs, Mrs. K. B. Houston, Miss Noble, Mr. William Murray, Dr. Bolton, Mr. F. A. Sher wood, Mr. A. B. Trowbridge, Mr. F. M. Smith, and many others Mr. H. G. Marvin of Hobkirk Inn was imnmoned on Friday to New York to attend the funeral of his brother Mr. Winthrop L. Marvin, who died very suddenly 'in that city. Mrs. Frank G. Hoyne was called to Balti more on Tusaday by ths death ?f bar mother. KBV. FORBIS TO ANDREWS Beloved PrcHbytartaa Minister Ha? Kealxned 1'aotorite at Bethune Itethuivc, S, C., Feb. 10. ? Little Ed win, the .sixteen months old child of I)r. and Mrs. C. E. Braawell of this ?luce, died Friday morning at the onto of his grandmother in Morvin, N. 0, Mrs. B rax well loft Tuesday uftomoon with the baby, seemingly in perfect health, to visit her mother. After reaching Morvin the baby be came ill, but not alarmingly so. Dr. lirajtwell -was notified and left Thurs day aftorpoon with the intention of bringing the child back ,wlth Ww. He deckled later to leave trie child apd return to his v^ork Tftere.' On ar riving ?, the telegram ifcwaited him bearing the newa of hi* little son's death. Rev. W, V. Jarman, pastor of the parents, left Saturday morning to conduct the funeral exorcises at Mor vin . He was accompanied by Mos damcs J. A. McCaskill, L. M. Bo3t and J. M. Clyburn. CIreat sympathy is felt for l)r. and Mrs. Braswell In the death of their only, child. A feeling <>f sadtteM swept over the congregation Sundny morning at the P rosbyierian church when the pastor, Rev. J. M. l^erbie, announced thnt a eonp;regationul meeting would be hold in two weeks to dissolve the relationship existing between him and the church horc. Mr. Forbis has ac cepted ? call to the Presbyterian church at Amkrewa. Fourteen years ago when Mr. For bis took charge of the church here it wuh included in a mission group with Turkey Creek and Pine Tree churches. Now the old church Has been replaced by a handsome brick strueturo with eight Sunday school ,rooma and a ladies' parhir. It has grown into a self-supporting church with an average membership, live Sunday, school, two Christian Endeav or societies, active woman's auxiliary with two circles and a mid-week union prayer service. A library ha* iu*t been added to ^e Sunday school. Not on|y thin member** of Mr. Fort>ls\ cnurch regret his leaving but those of the other churches hefc$ as well. Also the Whole town and the entire community unanimously regret glv Kg up ?o valuable rOeWU nts as Mtt~ and Mrs. Forbis. Miss KathTyne and Margaret Truesdell entertained the members of v the Junior Christian Endeavor So ciety Saturday afternoon with a book shower. Each young guest brought a book and twenty-one volumes were donated for the Sunday school library. Interesting book contests, in which valentines wore awarded as prises, were enjoyed by the gucsts.ana light refreshment were served. Those as sisting in making the afternoon pleas ant were Mrs. J. M. Forbis, Mrs. T. R. Bethune and Mrs, R. E. MoCaskill. The prdfceeds of the minstreb given in the school auditorium Friday eve ning amounted to twenty-eeven dol lars This minstrel was put on by the high school boys in the interest of the athletic association. The bungalow in erection by Mi. W. E. Davis on upper Main 'street is nearing completion. <> ? Mr. G. B. King ts having a cottage built for rent near hds residence. .Mr. and {VI?* Charles McKinnon were1 guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. McKinnon in Lancaster Thursday. Miss Katharine Ward of Coker is at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Ward, recovering from at* attack of throat, trouble. Mrs. Kate McNaull of Columbia ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. An derson yyere visitor# here Friday, .il. Mr. and Mrs. D, T. Yarbrough spent Sunday at Belmont* Ni C., aa the guests of Mrs. Yarrbrough's brother, Mr. A. T. Bethune. They were ac companied home by their daughter and little granddaughter, Mrs. Mar garet Marion and Robbie Newton Marion, who have been in Belmont for several weeks. Mrs. W. H. Hearon returned from the Columbia hospital Friday where she underwent an operation some tamo ago. She was accompanied homo by her granddaughter, Miss Malloy Hearon. Mrs. Dan McDonald and children, Miss John T. and Mr. JSreklne Mc Donald of Kershaw were visitors here ? Sunday. ? ^ Dr. E. Z. Truesdell made a pro fessional visit to the Columbia hos pital Monday, Mrs. Kirkley of Chcraw was the guest of her daughter. Miss 'Ruth Kirkley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell of Darling ton were visitors at the home of . their daughter, Mrs. L. O. Johnson * Sunday. Mr. John McDonald and family Miss Christine McCaskill and Ifrv. L. M. Yar^brough and children of Hartsville were visitors here Sunday. Rest Room For Colored Women At the last meeting of tho City Council the city authorized the equip ment of a rest room for the colored women of Camden. The room that has been fitted up is upstairs over the undertaking parlors of Champion and Haile, a few doors below the ^hero-Cola bottling plant. The city has furnished all neccasary sanitary equipment and the colored citizens , will fornlib tHe room. 9 "4 -? 1 ' ' . i Kershaw School- To Staff# Play Don't miM "Sosetim*" at the Ker shaw school auditorium oa Friday evening, February 12, at 6:1* Vcleck. U U said to be th* best yet. * -