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'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
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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,