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toted ay, Feb. A at Xer O., Mr. J, J. Owens te tojr CiooinsftoEs. We i young couple long Ufa clever young friend, Ju erg, has removed from former place of tftslness Into galore' of Mr. W.qH. Kemp, be .will be pleased to see rSodetj Coluna. society column last week male a bit, and we think that In this *e (mm It will W equally appre i TSt people will never find any ftfetof dry in the eo'py sent In By oar - * Kind Words. -The thanks of the editor are extend ed Cor the kind words of oommenda V t|ea anoorded the first Imuo of "The if* ^People." While these expressions of ?" approval cost nothing- to the donor, ?$? tsey cause a rerj warm feeling In the heart of the recipient. $ ' Death. K>* : Mrs. McCaftey, a daughter of Mr. W, J. Jones, of Kershaw, tr- died in the hospital at Memphis, ^ ' Te*?n.,Jan.50, from appendicitis. Her remains were brought to Kershaw and interred in the fam - Mlj lot in Kershaw cemetery. 3 V" Newa! New* ! "v Let every one join hands In the ef %.<? fort to make "The People" the news iest paper In the State. Whenever you V' hear ol a death, birth, marriage, bouse burning, horse killing, cuttingscrspe, a conviction or aoquittal, or anything | that will In any wav interest our read era, let -us know it by noon of each " y Wednesday, and we will not only be glad to give It space, hut will feel groatlr obliged to you. Retirement Prom Business. We regret to note the retirement | from the meroantile business of that ;>;r. old (established merohant, Mr. J. E. Vanghan. He is a strictly conscien tious christian gentleman, thoroughly ] "identified with the oitj*s interests, and his retirement from active participa tion in its commercial features cannot fail to be of loss to them. We have apt Interviewed Mr. Yaughan, so can not say what, bis future movements Aaetter New Firm. L, The firm of Nettles A fcjon be g?n business on the 8th instant, ^ . they having bought out the busi ness of Mr. J. E. Vaughan. The senior member of the new firm is Mr. E. S. Nettles, and the. jun ior, *Mr. E. 8. Nettles, Jr., who ' is almost equally well kno.vn to the trading public. They will <sarry a ftQl line of green groce ries as well as a line of staple ami fancy groceries. Bee their a a. in this issue, and when call mg on them mention "The Peo ple." Disappointment Reigned Su preme. On last Monday night several members of the Kershaw Guards were arrested near one of the tourist hotels by order of the Oaptain, and were marched off to the armory, where they were fined two dollars each for not at tending company drill. Conster nation was depicted on the faces of the prisoners at this an nouncement. It is needless to say that this action of the Cap tain will have its effcct, and from . this time on there will be no ne cessity for anothor "round up" of the boys when drill night Comes around. One such lesson is enough. Our County Correspondence. Our friends will note that we ?till have a dearth of country correspondence. This is not at all our fault, as will be seen by reference to the cordial invita tion given in our last issue. We are very anxious to get up a oorps of good correspondents in ?very section of this and adjoin in* counties, and hereby renew our Invitation. Bend us in all iho fresh news that you can gather. It does not differ a row of pins whe'.her it is couched in the best of English or grammar. The editor Is tolerably fair at dressing up that sort of thing, so don't be afraid that anybody will laugh at you. 8siek? Whit* Knight cigars. For *lt SI It# 0sn4?a Drag Company. T Bfil flihiliftf " V" ^ Hn Amir tli yttflw iW tkefcMi H?tN >Hu ? >11 candidate* to lu toft 4Mr ?uii Is idtfltaM. W? Ti>ati w oar wwkttot mqf MstiM <mt |Im ?lt|, ud, rwi <f we* didn't everybody n>d> "Tin Peepta.** FIJ^ T. B. Spradley, in the Mt. Ziou section, bad the misfortune to have his noose with all its contents destroyed by lire on the morning of the 4th Inst. The cause of the fire was unknown. The residence of Mrs. Neely Johnson, In the Marshall settle* ment, was burned to the ground on Monday, the 1st Inst., with all its contents. As in the ease of Mr. Spradley, the cause of the fire is unknown. Killed on Railroad. Charles Johnson, a well known colored man, was struck 011 Sat urday night by the engine of the south boand "Sea Board train, and instantly killed, his head be ing entirely severed from the body. We have not been able to as certain the exact facts of the case, but it has been ltimated that Charles was j erhaps under the influence of whiskey. The accident or tragedy occurred near that small trestle near the Wateree river crossing of the S. A. L. An Apology. We regret to learn that a num ber of copies of "The People" that were sent out, failed to reach our subscribers and friends. In some instances we feel assured that this is our fault, but in others it was certainly the fault of tho postoffice depart ment. One instance in particu lar ? on a R. P. D. route ? not a single one of seven copies sent out, reached its destioation. This matter requires investi* gation, as "The People" cannot afford to be lost to a friend or subscriber. Special Notice. This is to specialy notify oar subscribers at any office, or any R. F. D. Route who do not re ceive their papers promptly to come or send to onr office tor them. This notice is made ne cessary from the fact that a number of copies of our last is sue went astray, and we don't want any friend of "The Peo ple" to miss a copy. We are trying to giva you a clean, new sy sheet, cutting out all matter of a sensational or questionable character, and we are vain enough to think that a number of our subscricers will like to keep a tile of the paper. Each name on our mailing list is marked with a cross against it With every issue sent out, so that if you don't get the paper it will not be our fault in the fu tiire. ______ An Explanation an<l Request. It sounds on the surface a lit tle ungracious tor us to begin the dunning process thus early in the career of "The People," but as we notified a large num ber of our subscribers when en tering their subscriptions that we would probably call on them for the amount of same in oar se cond issue, it will not come as a matter of surprise to many to learn that the editor and owner of "The People" would like a little cash. As may be well known, we have gone to tremen dous expense to get the paper I well underway, and, as we do not possess unlimited capital, we are naturally running a little short oft ready cash, and we want our people to come to our rescuo quick. The little matter of $1 50 to a subscriber is a small matter, whether paid at one time or another, but when a number of these $1.50*8 are bunched in the hands of the ed itor, h? flatters himself that he can do just a little more with them than the original owners. We hope our friends will appre ciate the situation and respond cordially to this modest request. The White Knight forever. Cull for no oth?r cigar. For Ml* at the Can ton Drag Com pan j. The "OWl BoHehfcv" 2L ft. Kettle*, mmimH is this Issue IM k? it still in the field, mad Kill be glad to bav^ el? hie okt fnende eell end extend to him their je^MMfe. ? Kjntfi Spctaltt ti Tm. Dr. J. B. Murov to bow witb the' Gialnt)NffOo.8ton. Will remain for a few ?? dij*. TboM who are te need of fhtatM or troubled witb tMr tJM, WMld dO WOU iO OOMUlt biM. Don't watt for tba last da jr. Come at once to tbe Camden Drag Co.'s Store. Syea examined free. PERSONAL Mrs. 6. F. Brasington is visit in g her mother this week at Jef ferson* Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiehel, of Bishopville, spent Sunday with Mr. David Wolfe and fam ily. Miss Belle Butler.of Orange burg is visiting her sister her sister, Mrs. Moorer at Mrs. W. H. Latham's. We had the pleasure of shad ing the haud of our old friend, Mr. J. W. Gardner, of Tiller's Ferry, this week. Mr. Gardner has come to regard himself as a standing juryman, ha vins served as such during two consecutive terms of Court. We were glad to have a call on Saturday from Mr. C. S. Cary, of Olean, N. Y. If tbe editor possessed the avoirdupois of Mr. Cary, it may be that he might express more forcibly his opin ions on subjects of general and special interest. Our young friend, Mr. Walter L. Lowrey, is on a visit to Mon roe, N. C. It is probable that Mr. Lowrey will remove to the Old North State, though we hope not, as he is of the type of young men that Camden, or any other community, cannot nfford to lose. Mr. C. R. Carnes, of Manus, Chesterfield county, was with us on Friday. We were pleaqed to meet Mr. Carnes, and look for ward to his visit next week when, as he has a copy of "The Peo ple." we confidently expect a subscription of a year or inoro duration. Mr. E. S. Nettles requests' us to say that he, in helling out his entire interest in the firm of Net tles A Watkins, did not sell his interest in the accounts due the firm when same was dissolved. Payment of these accounts con be made either to him or to Mr. H. L. Watkins of Watkins Bros. Mr. Thomas A. Cauthen, an other good friend of the editor, is a juror this week. Mr. Cau then, in our conversation with him, ran out of kind words for "The People." At our next meeting we hope to have in the office "Webster's Unabridged," as kind expressions are some times of almost equal value to an editor as kind dollars. We were glad to meet Mr. ? Bpnks, of Toledo, Ohio, a few days ago. Mr. Banks is visiting his aunt and uncle, Major and Mrs. S. R. Adams. This is Mr. Banks' first visit south, and we are glad to have his assurance that he is charmed with the cli mate, with the people and by the ladies. Mr. W. J. Crossland, formerly a resident of this city, and who ha? returned to us, is meeting with a warm welcome from his numerous friends here. Camden is good enough for most people, as they find upon absenting themselves a few weeks or months. A word to the wise is usually sufficient, so accept the warning. We had fully intended to bring Mr. W. H. Bartlett, of Charles ton, into our personal column last week, but now we aro glad we didn't, as his warm words of commendation of the first issue of "The People" which appear in this issue would have lost some of their force. Mr. Bart lett is a frequent and valued vis itor, and we thank him heartily for his letter which appears in another column, . R S. fiitift is bo a visit to nUtivoi lis Charleston. firs. D. Wftlfe and Misses Min nie and Sarah, have gone to New Orleans to attend the Mardi Gkras festivities. Mr. Jesse Waldreth, the guest of Mr Wackerhagen, returned with him to his home at Racine, Wis., on Sunday night. We had the pleasure of a call on Tuesday from Rev. J. W. Lit tie, a temperance lecturer from Wingate, N. C. We regret that we were out at the time of Mr Little's call, and hope that he will come in again. * Watklns Bros, announce the purchase of seventy -five head of stall-fed cattle, so do not be afraid that you will go hungry for the nAct month, at least, but when the inner man or woman requires refreshment, call, on Watkins Bros. Mr. S. J. T. Young, lately of Whittier, Cal., and formerly, as now, a resident of our county, called on us on Tuesday and presented us with a bag of Eng lish walnuts grown on his ranch at Whittier. They are much finer In quality and size than car usually be found on the market here. We are glad to welcome back our friend, and cousin, Mr. Young. He says that California is all right, but that there is not enough work there for a man that likes a strenuous existence, Important Improvements are Being Made to Our Water System. The Camden Water, Light A Ioe Co. are constructing at the site of their electric light plant, on DeKalb street, a 100,000 gallon reservoir as an ad ditional supply. This is in addition to the one already there of 60,000 gal lons, besides two at their water works plant, over 100,000 gallons and the other~250,000 gallons. There will also be installed a pump of a capacity of 1,000 gallons per minute. Air this will be completed iu the next 00 day*. Mr. J. A. Benson has the contract for building the reservoir. Mr. Phil M. Wackerliagen, the sec retary and treasurer of the company, *'r completing ne:essary arrange ments, departed last Saturday night for bis home In Racine, Wis. These improvements will be under the superviHion of Mr. J. T. Burdell, the company'? engineer. Ask for the White Knight, the best smoke on the market. For sale by the Camden Drug Company. Transfer* of Real Estate. Zona Marsh and Spencer Marsh to Levi Pate, 75 acres, consideration, $450. Sarah D. Whllden, ex'r, et al., to J. Wallace Hall, 150 acres, consideration, $300. John Kershaw to Florence S. Gardner, 850 acres, considera tion, $3,000. S. S. Catoe to Wm. A. Catoe, 220 acres, consideration, $100. J. W. Floyd to M. Baum, sur vivor, 104 acres, consideration, $400. Jeannie M. Croxton to John Catoe, 103 acres, consideration, $400. W. Ben Hogan to Thos. W. Watson, 182 acr?s, consideration, $554.75. M. Baum, et al. to Levi Kirk land, 440 acres, consideration, $300. E. Hayes to W. L. Branham, 30 acres, consideration, $125 J. K. DeKay to. E. P. Shedd, 50 acres, consideration, $500. Mattie E. Linkins to Emanuel Hayes, 88 acres, consideration. $200. J as. 8. Jones to H. E. Wil liam*, 00 acre*, consideration, $150. Henry Savage to J. K. DeKay, 200 acres, consideration, $050. Amanda E. Hall to J. F. El liott, 150 acres, consideration, $000. Charlotte R. Perry to Philip Ruff, 15 acregf consideration, $40. Margaret M. Brown and Bonj. Hall to W. H. McCaskill, 90 acres, consideration, $200. Hattie H. Truesdell to Mary H. Catoe, 40 acres, considera tion, $150. Eula D. Truesdell et al., to Sidney A. Jones, 34$ acres, con sideration, $1, Thanks. The thanks of 4 'The People" are extended to the public gene rally for their kind words of commendation. We give special thanks to those of that vast body who have either given or sent in their subscriptions and adver tisements. These words of com mendation, when coupled with the substantial backing of sub scriptions, ads. and orders for job work, is what warms the cockles of the heart of the edi tor, and incites him to greater efforts to make "The People*' almost a part or portion of the anatomy ot all the people. The White Knigh* Cigar is strictly a first-class smoke. For sale at the Camdei Drug Company. Call for them. ANNOUNCEMENTS. F?r Mayor. We, a number of good friends to the city, respectfully present to the voters of Camden lfr. H. G. CaRRISON as a moat suitable candidate for Mayor in the primary election soon to be held. It fs unnecessary for us to give the many reasons why Mr. Carrison should be elected. There are several grave questions affecting the vital interests of the city to bit acted upon by the in coming Council, and we must have a cool and clear-headed man at the head of affairs. Citizkns. For Alderman. Ward 1. The friends of Mr. J. W. WILSON hereby place him in nomination for the p Jsition of Alderman in the coming city primary election, for Ward 1 of the city of Camden. Mr. Wilson is a home-raided boy of capacity, and will give us good service if elected. Mr. JOHN A. SINGLETON thas an nounces himself an a candidate for re election to the position of Alderman for Ward 1 in the ensuing Democratic primary election for city officers, and will be glad to have vour support. He will -abide the result of said election and support the nomineea of the party. For Alderman, Wnrtl 3. The friends and admirers of Mr. L. ]/ BLOCK place his name in' nomination for the Democratic nomination of Al derman from Ward 2, in the approach ing primary election for city officers. Mr. Block thoroughly appreciates the needs of our people and understands the issues that will be presented for settlement ly the incoming oouncil. For Alderman, Ward S. The friends of Mr. W.GKISKNtlKI MER place him in nomination for the position of Alderman from WaiH 8 in the approaching primary election. Mr. Geiscnheimer requires no introduction to tha Tutors of his ward, being known to all of them as a citizen of atrrling worth and ability, and a man who will safeguard the interests ot all the peo ple, if elected. The many friends of Dr. W. J. DUNN announce his name as a suitable candi date for Alderman from Ward 8, toi serve us during the next twa years, or longer if he wants the position. Dr. Dunn is thoroughly alive to the inter ests and needs of our growing city, and will, if elected, make "s an AlJer man of whom all of us may be proud. White Knight cigar, a splendid smoke, call for them at the Caoigen Drrg Company, and take no other. Money to Loan . . On farm lands in sums of $800 lip it 8 per cent; in sums of #1,000 up at 7 percent. No commission charged. 8. T/OO an Lang. The White Knight; no smoke to compare with it. For sale at the Oam^ den Drug Company. Try them, and be convinced. lis. nettles & son. Wo hereby announce to tho public that we have open ed a First-Class MEAT MARKET in the Store formerly Occupiod by Mr. J. E. Vauglian, where wo will be glad to sei vo you with anything in tho line of fresh meats. We carry also a full line of Staplo and Fancy GROCERIES, and extend to you a cordial request to call on us. Everything Fresh. Everything Fine. Mention "Tar. Pit OfLit/' C. M. Coleman Bicycle and General -46 Repair Shop, e* Any work handled prop erly THAT REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF A COMPE TENT MACHINIST. Mention "Tub Pboplb." Ube fltenn fl&utual Xife Insurance Company. Assets Jan. 1, 1904, $61,116,235.48. Most attractive forms of contracts issued. Investigate tliis compa ny when buying protection. J. B. Wallace, AGENT. Office at Bank of Camden. E. Schiadaressi, Fancu Fruiterer and Restauranteur. Call and see 1110 when in need of anything in vsty line. Foreign Fruits of AH Kinds a Specialty. As cheap as the cheap est, and cheaper than the most. All fruit sjld by me guaranteed to be free from Tarantulas and other nox ious insects or reptiles. Call on me when in need., PHONE 151. Parlor Meat Market, WatMne Bros. Also Dealers in Staple and Fancy GROCERIES. All Orders Filled Promptly. Free Delivery. We solicit your PATRONAGE. Free tuition. We pprc otic or more free xchoV irshipa in every county In the U. H. Write tin. (Positions, , . Suarantamd Unitr rea so nab/* 'ondHiowt .... Will accept note* for tuition or can deposit money in ban* until post i ion 1m aecured. Cat far* paid. No vacation. Ki? ter at any time. Open forbott ?*? Cheap board. 5*adf<w ' fr** Illustrated catatonia IddreM J. P. Dkauuhon, Prea't. at either place Draugho n*? Praetiool..... Bualntas..,. MtWIUK, nun.. MO TUAirKAHA, fCXAI. 0o*hlu?plnf, SlnrtlMnd, Typew riling, rtc Che mo?t thorough, practical a ml ptonrtiih* ?chools of the kind In the world, nn<l the Art Utlrotitrtf ones In the flout h. Indorsed by bank ?m, merchants^ ministers and others. Fo?n ?Nk? in hoo?e?pin( with u* arc equal t< twelve weeks !>v the oln plan. J. F. Drnugho* President, Is author of Drauphon's new systcu it tmokkeeping, "Double Kntrv Made P.nry." Home study. We have prepared for honu Rudy, books on bookkeeping, penmanship am Ihorthand. Write for price list "Home Study." Bftrect. ?'l??oi?. Draughon? I learned book cccpinK *t home from your books, while hr.ldint I position as night telegraph operator." -C. If f^KFrtwawRi.t, Bookkeeper fcr Oerber t Pick# Wholesale Orocers. flout h Chicago. III. \Mtntion Ihit yhf writing,)