University of South Carolina Libraries
TEREE TERMS:? fti .50 IN ADVANCE PER ANNUM. VOL. 45 'The Hand of the Diligent Shaii Rule" kW COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, MAY 21, 1929. CHAS. ,V. BIRCHVORE, I'ROf NO. 43 Social and Personal Items Our splendid young friend, Men del S. Fletcher, of Kershaw, passed through Camden Saturday and made a call at our office. We regret that we were "not at home" at the time, and so missed seeing him. Dr. Frank M. Zemp, who was k.*pt at home for several days witn sick ness, has sufficiently recovered to be out a part of yesterday. His friends hope that he will, soon be fully re covered. Rev. J. T. Peeler, now located in Charlseton, accompanicd s by Mrs. Peeler and their neice, Mips Maud Mc Teer, came to Camden Saturday for the semi-centennial celebration of the dedication' of the Methodist church. Mr. Peeler preached Sunday night to a large and appreciative congregat ion. While in Camden they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nettles. Rev. C. C. Herbert, of Spartanburg, a former pastor of the Lyttleton street Methodist church, preached Sunday morning at .the Methodist church. While here hy. was a guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. P. Watson at the Methodist parsonage. We learn with pleasure that our friend, Mr. H. L. Schlojburg, who has been undergoing treatment at Hot Springs, Ark., is steadily improving, and hopes to be able to return home soon. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Kirkley, of Kirkwood Farm near Kershaw, and their daughter, Mrs. O. R. Flager were visitors to Camden Wednesday. We had a pleasant call one day last week from Mr. W. J. Stricklin, of Columbia, former secretary to the Governor. Mr. Stricklin- is now with the tax commission department. Health Conference To Re Held There will be a Child Health Con ference held in Camden all day Fri day. Mav 24th, at the court house. Doctor Dotterer and Miss Graham, of the State Department of Child Welfare will assist the County Health Department in this work. All chil dren under school age will be wel comed for examinatipn. Miss Elizabeth Anderson to Wed Henry Savage of Camden in Fall The following announcement of the Anderson-Savage engagement is of cordial interest here where Miss Anderson has often been a guest at the Cotillions and other dances given during the season. She has b^en th^> guest here of Mrs. R ,L. Rryan, the former Miss Caroline Knowlton, on a number of occasions and has always been the recipient of much social at tention during her visits. The an nouncemrnt. is as follows: Snmrncrton. May 14. ? Mr. and Mr* William Halstead Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Charlotte Anderson, t< Henrv Savage, Jr., of Camden. tV wedding to tak^. place in the fall. Spartanburer, May 14. ? Simultan eously with the above nnnouncemen' which was made by Mrs. W. H. An derson at her home "Wildwood" in Summerton to a group of her friends on the birth'lav of her daughter, Dr. Mnrv Wilson G. e, dean of Convers college, of which Miss Anderson is ? graduate, made the same announce ment to the members of the class of '28. at the Converse college nlumnae luncheon. This announcement will be of r^at interest to the manv friends of this nopular young couple through out the state. Miss Anderson is a graduate of Converse. Hass of '28 and while there took a prominent part in college activities, became a member of the R. A. T. club and the Alpha Sigma honorary fraternity well as being voted in 102ft the most beautiful and most vivacious Con verse girl. Mr. Savage is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Savatro of Camden. He 1b a graduate of the University of Virginia academic and law depart ment and is a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa social fraternity. Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity and the Phi Beta Kappa society. Mr. Sav age Is a nracticity? attorney of Cam den, president of the Camden and Kershaw county chamber of com merce and is president of the junior chamber of commerce of South Car olina. ? Columbia Record. Baruch-Nettles Company Close Out. Baruch-Ncttles (Company, who es tablished a mercantile business here a number of years ago, have closed out their business. The stock of goods were sold to Mr. I. Wolfe. Just what their plans are for the fu ture have not been announced so far as we know. Mr. Nettles has large farming interests. This was one of the leading mercantile concerns of Camden, and enjoyed the confidence of the public generally. Held Two Services Sunday Mr. W. T. Huggins, who some time ago decided to go into the ministry, held two services Sunday in the coun try. In the morning he went into West Wateree and held a service in one of the homes there where quite a number heard him, and where he did a good work. In the afternoon he went out in the Marshall's church neighborhood and preached again with good results. Mr. lluggins is a I consecrated man and is giving his 'best efforts to the building up of his Master's kingdom. His friends wish him well in his efforts. | Operated Upon for Appendicitis. Mr. Lynell Fouts was operated upon at the Camden hospital Saturday for appendicitis. His friends are gla.1 to learn that he is g: tting along as well as could be expected. Death of Mr. White. Mr. E. Olin White, who was born and reared in the Springhill section of Lee county, died suddenly Friday morning in Greenville. Mr. White is survived by his wife and one son, about G years of age. The body was brought home for burial,, the services being held Sunday afternoon at 5 o' clock at St. John's church at Spring hill. He was a brother of Mrs. S. W. Ilogue, of Camden. The Cleveland Disaster. That was a fearful disaster in Cleveland, Ohio, a few days ago when the explosion occurred at the Cleve land clinic, which resulted in the death of 126 people from the poi?on gns, and seriously affecting scores of others, some of whom may die. The trouble it seems resulted from an explosion of X-ray films which were stored in the basement, causing poison gas to spread over the clinic building. Sad Death of Mrs. W. E. Cunningham. Mrs. Bessie Floyd Cunningham died at her home at Williston, S. C., n Friday morning after a lingering ill ness followed by an attack of menin gitis. Upon receiving notice of the serious illness of his sister, Mr. F. B. Floyd accompanied by Mr. W. A. Cunningham, left for Williston and was there when the end came. Mrs. Cunningham was the youngest daughter of Gen. J. W. and Mrs. Hattie P. Floyd and was a sweet tempered woman, a member of the Presbyterian church and before her .marriage and removal from this place was interested and active in the Sun day school and other societies of her church. Besides her husband and 'hree young sons, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Hattie P. Floyd, who resided with her, and two broth ers. Messrs. W. A. Floyd, of Green ville, S. C. and F. B. Flayd. of Liberty Hill, and three sisters, Miss Nannie Floyd and Mrs. Hammond IJrner, of Maryland, and Mrs. J. L. Lewis, of Tabor, N. C., and epiite a large family connection in this and other ptates, to whom sincere sympathy is extend ed. I)' nth is always "ad, but it seems inexpressibly so when a mother is taken from her young children just at the time when they seem to need her loving care and guidance most. Tin remains were brought to this place and after funeral services in the church was laid to rest in the family plot in the Presbyterian church yard, in the presence of a large crowd of surviving spectators, I including many colored people, who came to pay the last sad rites to their departed friend. The floral offerings were abund ant and very beautiful, with n pre-' pondance of white roses and lilies, seemingly typical of the spotless character which slept beneath the flower covered mound. A larg* num i ber of relatives and families from distant towns including Williston, Columbia, Cheater, Charlotte, Tabor, N. C., Greenville, Heath Springs and | Lancaster were In attendance. C i SEMI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRA ITON SUNDAY j Interesting and Impressive Services Held at Methodist Church The Lyttleton Street Methodist church was dedicated the third Sun day in May, 1879, which was the 18th. Sunday, May 19th, 1929, the semi j centennial of this event took place. J It was a memorable day in the history of the church, as the good pastor, Rev George Pierce Watson, remarked at the closing service, you can write it down ,(A red letter day, May 19th, 1929, for Lyttleton Street Methodist Church." Five services were held Sunday: Sunday school at 10 o'clock, preaching at 11:15, meeting primarily for men at 3:15, Epworth League at I 7:15, and preaching at 8:00 P. M. The Character Buffers Bible class I extended an invitation to the McLeod | \Ye?!t*y Bible class of Trinity church, j Sumter, to be with them on this oc casion and take part in the exercises. The invitation was accepted, and the men from Trinity came more than fifty strong. They brought with them their orchestra of seven pieces and their attractive and acocmplished pianist, Miss Ann K. Rowland. With the class was Mr. C. H. Carlisle, the president, and our long time friend, a former president, F. D. Knight, publisher of the Sumter Herald. They had, too, their choir leader, Mr. H. C. Cuttino. The orchestra took charge of the opening services of the school, rendering a number of inspiring pieces, both instrumental and vocal. I They simply won the hearts of all of our people at the very start, and there were so many good features that they can not well be stated, but one of the finest pictures should not oe overlooked, and that was the choir leader who sang with his son a duet. A Christian father with an attractive Christian boy standing by him, sing ing for the edification of their hear ers, is a picture worthy to be stamped on the memory of those present. When the opening services were con cluded the two classes assembled in their class room, presenting an in spiring scene? such a fine attendance of men working together. Mr. J.' II Osborne, who was recently elected president of the local class, in a few well chosen words, extended a cordial welcome to the men of Sumter, and then called upon the teacher, C. W.j Birchmore, to take charge, who lec tured on the lesson for the day. Rev. C. C. Herbert Preaches The next service was the preaching service at 11:15. The local choir had charge of the music for the morning service, and rendered a delightful program. Rev. C. C. Herbert, who is now located in Spartanburg, and who was pastor of the church here from 1905-08, preached the anniversary ser mon to a large and deoply apprecia tive congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Her bert during their stay in Camden be came endeared to all of our people, and Mj\ Herbert's visit at this time was a great pleasure to his many friends here. He delivered a very impressive and instructive message to ^.is hearers. It was a genuine pleas ure to have him here for this occas ion. His sermon was very appropri ate to the occasion. Afternoon Service A service primarily for men but not exclusively for men, was arranged for the afternoon at 3:15, which was in charge of the Bible class from Sumt er. This service was largely attend ed nnd proved to be a very inspirat ional 8rrvice, consisting very largely '>f musical selections. Sheriff C. M. Hurst was among the Sumter men present., and was referred to as one of their best teachers, and was called on for a talk. He used Psalm 91 as n basis of his remarks, giving special emphasis to "Shadow". His address made a deep impression on everyone, and many favorable comments have been made of what Sheriff Hurst said and the impotrant part ho took in the rorviccs. Ono gentleman referring to it, said he considered it an index to the character of the voters in Sumter county that a Christian mnn should be rlected to fill thi shigh office of his county. At the session of the class in the morning Solicitor Frank Mclicod, ex pressed the appreciation of the- Sum ter class for the invitation to meet with the class here, and at the dope of the service again expressed the hope that the local class would do them the pleasure of making a re turn visit, and already we have heard some talk of going to Sumter within the next few weeks to be with 'he good fellows there In thoir class work This brought the services to the good-< ACCEPTS CALL TO CAMDEN Rev. J. B. Caston to Become Pastor Camden Baptist Church A call was extended Rtv. J. B. Cas ton, of Bamberg, formerly of this county, to the pastorate of the Cam den Baptist church, and those of his new congregation who have heard him, and others who know him here, will be very much pleased to learn that he has accepted the call to the Camden Baptist church, which has j beei) without a pastor since the first of the year. The call was accepted to be effective July 1st. At one time Mr. Caston was pastor of the Bethune Baptist church. For several years past he has been pastor of the Bam berg church. While in Bamberg he was instrumental in building a very handsome church there, costing about $75,000, and the entire debt paid on it. Mr. Caston is just in the prime of life, and will have an opportunity here for a great work. We join with his congregation in advance in extending to him and his family a cordial wel come to Camden. Until Mr. Caston arrives services will be helel every Sunday by some minister to be invited pending his ar rival. Young Minister at Baptist Church. Rev. J. H. Darr, of Sumter, a minis terial student, who has been preach ing for the past two years, was in Camden Sunday morning, and deliver ed an interesting discourse at the Camden Baptist church. Mr. Darr is a young man of pleasing manners, anel his sermon Sunday morning war. very much enjoyed by his congrega tion. Remodeling Antioch Church The work of remodeling Antioch Baptist church, located about eight miles from Camden, is now well un derway, and when completed it will present a much neater appearance. Wo are glad that this work is being done, for this church is one of the landmarks of ^he county. Its mem bership is quite large, and that they are taking this interest in their house of worship speaks well for them. bye stage and the Camden folk were loath to say good-bye, for the visit of the Sumter Bible class was an out standing feature of the very interest ing program of the day. Epworth League Meet The Epworth League held their us ual service at 7:45, and there was a good attendance upon this service. The leader for the Epworth League service was MisS Olive Nettles. Rev. J .T. Peeler Heard At the Qvening service, held at eight o'clock, Rev. J. T. Peeler, who was succeeded here by Rev. G. P. Wat son, preached to a large and appreci ative congregation. During his pas torate hc.re Mr. Peeler and his family made score* of friends who were de lighted have them present at this time, >.nd to hear Mr. Peeler preach again. He Is now locateel in Charles ton anel is doing a fine work there. As stated above Rev. C. C. Her bert and Rev. J. T. Peeler were both former pastors of the Methodist church here. Rev. P. A. Murray, who is making his home in Cheraw, and a former pastor, was here Sun day. These were the only former pastors who founel it convenient to at tend the services here Sunday. The musical features at each of the services were very attractive. At the evening service Mr. Clifton MeKain sang a solo with fine ^fefct. Camden people are always delighted to hear him. Taken altogether it was a fine day in the history of this church which wan dedicated fifty years ago, al ' hough the Methoelist church is much older than this. For many years thoir house of worship was located cn the site upon which the colored Methodists have recently completed a very handsome church. The members of the Sumter cla?K were entertained at dinner at the homes of the local class. The only disappointment was that there were not enough visitors to "go 'round" and some who wishpd to help enter tain found themselves without "some one for dinnor." I/ewis Moore, the capable and popular organist of the church here, was "in his glory," he had so many musicians to mingle with, and he "fell in love" with them and wanted them all at dinner with him. | BETHUNE NEWS. I ; Bethune, M?y 20. ? Invitations arc j being issued to the closing exercises I of the Bethune school which begins Friday evening, May 24th, at eight thirty o'clock with the operetta "Cinderella in Flowerland" presented by the children of the grammar school. On Sunday evening following the Rev. H. G. Bedenger, of Harts ville, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in the Presbyterian church. Tuesday evening at eight thirty, class day exercises will be held in the high school auditorium. Wednesday even ing at eight thirty the address will be made to the graduating class by Dr. D. W. Daniel, professor of English I at Clemson College. I Messrs. G. B. Hint? and X. A. Bo ' thune attended Memorial Day exer jcises in Camden Tuesday. ! Rev. and Mrs. Clements, of PhUa j delphia, were recent guests of Mr?, j Clements' parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. , M. Arthur. Mr. Clements is an at tractive and fluent speaker and whilr | here complied with many requests ?"?akihg to th* different activiti s j of the denominations represented ? here. On Tuesday evening he ad dressed the numbers of the Lynch wcod Masonic Louge. Miss Carrie Yarbrough charming ly entertained Wednesday evening in compliment to the teachers who are not returning to teach in th* school here another year. The hall and living room were lovely in their setting of pink and white roses. Five tables were ar ranged for heart dice. Dainty hand kerchiefs were presented the honor guests, Misses Helen Snellgrove. Mary Claussen Grier and Beulah Pen nington. Top scorr was won by Miss Eloisc Miller and Conway Gardner, i They were presented with a compact and handkerchiefs. Other guests of the evening were the young ladies of the school fac ulty, Messrs. Russel Burns and Brond us Parker, also of the faculty, and a number of the young men of town. Ice cream, pound cake and punch were served by the hostess assisted j by her 8istrr, Mrs. Maigaret Marion. . Mrs. G. B. McKinnon, of Lancaster, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McDowell. Miss Mary McKinnon honored her Sunday school class of the Presby terian church Wednesday afternoon with a picnic. More than a dozen boys and girls enjoyed this delightful affair. A nuYnber from this place are at tending the commencement exercises of Chicora College. Misses Lizzie Davis and Mary Louise McLaurin are included in the graduating class. Mr. and Mrs. Mayo Davis, of Doth an, Ala., arrived Sunday afternoon to attend the graduating exercises of their sister, Miss Lizzie Kate Davis, at Chicora. Miss Eliza King, a pupil nurse of the Ellen Fitzgerald hospital in Mon roe, N. C., spent the we' k end with | her parents here. Capt. Hamel Loses His Sister M rs. Frances Hamel Slough, only surviving sister of Cant. J. W. Hmi el, editor of the Kershaw Era, and the last surviving member of his im mediate ancestral family, other than himself, died at. her home in Mem nhis, Tenn., on the Rth inst., nrr^d 70 years. Mrs. Slough is survived I by her husband. J. W. Slouch, and ! two daughters, Mrs. ,T. IT. Henderson j nnd M iss Mnry Slouch, and h' r bro- 1 ?her. Capt. Hamel. Mrs. Slough had j made her home in Memphis for; twenty years, and was a member of J <he First Methodist church. We ex- 1 tend our sincere sympathies to our j good friend, Editor Hamel, in hi?1 sorrow. Mr. West Quite III Mr. J. Frank West, of the Beulah section of our county, received some thing like a stroke of paralysis a few days ago while in Camden on business. He was taken to his bom" and given medical attention. Whil there is some slight improvement in, his condition, still his condition is eonsidered rather critical. Mr. West is widely known throughout t ho j county and thin announcement will b" ' received by his host of friends with, genuine regret. Death of Julian Burrows Julian Burrows, a well known col-j ored carpenter and farmer who re- ( sided a few miles below Camden, died on the 13'h inst. He was a renres'-n- : Ifative of one of the largest and best known colorrd families in our county. SOCIAL AND P1SKSON AL j ?Mrs. Thomas Lawton Wiliingham | Nature's Creed I believe in the brook as it wande.^* From hillside into glade; I believe in the breeze as it whispers When evening's shadows failo. I believe in the roar of the river As it dashes from high cascade; j I believe in the cry of the tempest I 'Mid the thunder's cannonade. I believe in the light of shining stars, I believe in the sun anil the moon; I believe in the flash of lightning, I believe in the nigi t -bird's croon. | I believe in the faith of the flowers, I believe in the rock and the sod*; For in all of these appeareth clear The handiwork of God. Anon. The many friends of Mrs. Margar et Gordon, and her charming niece, ! Mrs. Ward, i\ gret to have them U-ave jfor their country home in Virginia l Friday. | Mrs. Floyd Holt and young son, j of Wilmington, N. C\, were week end I guests of Mrs. J. W. San.lers. J Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sanders are visiting friends and relatives in Wai terboro. Bessie Neil and Anna I.iuih Wil lingham sang in t lie Methodist church in Heath Springs Sunday. Their next out-of-town trip will be to ren tier their number at the Myrtle I Beach and Greenvill Assemblies held at Coker College. Miss Thelma Jackson with her mother and sister have gone on an extended visit to Knoxville and other points in Tennessee. Mr. Thomas Mays, from Maysville, made a flying visit to Camden this week end. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Maekcy, of Charlotte, were week end guests of Mr. Mackey's parents on north I.yttle ton street. The Rev. Mr. Aldred, of Bath, and family, were the guests of Capt. and Mrs. A. M. McLeod on Hampton av enue. The many friends of Mrs. K. K. Mandeville, well known and much be loved in Camdi n are happy to 1: now that after an illness of some weeks she is much improved. Mr. F. M. Bryant, Jr., who has hr en in attendance upon the govcrniv nt air school at San Antonio, Texas, ha* returned "home. Mr. W. R. IIoup .. who was con fined to his home fo>- ; bout two wieks with sickness, has sufficiently recov ered to be out again. Death of an Aged Citizen. Mr. I). W. Waters, wh:> made his home in the Cassatt section, died at the hospital here last week, aged T.'i years. At one time Mr. Waters wis engaged in the cotton business, nut feeble health caused him to give '.his up. He came to Camden some we?dcs ago and remained here a short while until he was taken back to Cassatt only recently. The remains were buried at Beaver Dam church near Cassntt Tuesday afternoon of last week. Camden Methodist Church Services next Sunday in the Meth odist church will be at the usual hours, Rev. George Pierce Watson, pastor. At 10 o'clock Bible school, classe for all grades, ft is especially desir'd that as many of the men as possible be present, for matters of in terest will be brought before theoi. Preaching services at 1 1 : 1 r? a. m. and S:00 ft. m. Kpworth league 7:l"> p. m. Morning theme: "Teamw )'k for the Future." F.vening theme: "The Four Pillars of Our Civili/.atntp'' Mi Iweek prayer service Wednesday evening at eigh' o'clock. You ar* cordially invit< d to all of the services of this church. Come and bring your friends. Chautauqua Pleases Camden People. The Iiedpath Chautauqua close I another engagement in Camden Fri day night. Large numbers attended each afternoon and evening the five days presented and those who attend ed h? I nothing but words of praise for the high class entertainment af forded. The patrons of the Chau tauqua will he pleas<d to learn that the guarantors came out all right, as the receipts for tickets proved suf ficient to meet their obligation in full. There is a strong possibility that they will come back next season, but as we go to press we hav not learned of the final decision with referen-o to this,