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THE WATEREE MESSENGER ? puMi ^ b ? ~ CIIAS. W, BIRC11MORE, Prop. ' Subscription $1.50 A Year in Advance Entered as Second Class Matter at the Postoffice st Camden, S. C. 1_ ? : : ? I Tuesday, July 1, IMP SOME OF THE CAUSES In an editorial last week we made somo comment upon the killings that are taking place, particularly in our own state, and asked the question, is It a state of mind? Siive last week we (do not know how many) killings - there have been in the state, but there have been some. We note one in our 1 own county, one in Sumter county, makin/j three in our neighboring county within a comparatively short space of timfe. There has been at least one suicide in the state withiif the past week and an attempt at sui cide. The conditions are serious e nough for earnest thought and a de ^terimnation to make life safer. One , thing that is being neglected we fear is the proper training of the children in the homes. A boy or girl brought ; up under proper training in the home I;? may stray away but the chances for the making of good citizens is far bet ter with proper training in the homes. Many parents do not heed the injunc tion, "train up n child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it," but that law stands as good today as it did when it was first declared. Many parents do not know where their children are who night comes on, and at a time when they should be under the parental roof. Then there is a work that the teachers in our schools could do to supplement the work of the home These may be some of the causes for the crimes that are being committed, and jf more care is taken in this re spect conditions might get better. Let honest, law-abiding men and women ? study the causes for the disregard for the nronrieties of life, and when they have found them apply the remedies. A REMARKABLE RECORD . ; The best proof of the progress made in this country since the war, both in industrial expansion and im proved living' standards, is found in the amazig increase in the production and use of electricity. Since 1922 electric output has in creased twelve times as fast as the population. As a result, we now use .. as much or more electricity than all the rest of the wo>rto combined. ; , t.^st year total production ranched n new high record of almost 100 bill ion kilowatt-hours,, an appreciable, in crease oVer 1928. "While the a vera ore revenue received per kilowatt-hour was 2.94 cents in 1928, it was 2.57 in ilSft::?'' ? ; j Fuel, rather than water, remains chief source of power in this Country, and the industry has made a r6tharkable record in raising the ef ficlency of operation. In ten years .the amount of coal needed to produce i bhe kilowatt-hour of power has been reduced from 3.2 to 1.6 pounds, and jthtw times as much energy is now .^genara ted With but 37 per cent more f fu?i.y;: : The industry has faith 1n the fu v ture of America. Its 1930 budrv?t of ?018,000,000 is the largest in its his tory, and six per cent, greater than that of 1929. Sixty-one per cent of the budget is being used for extens ion of transmission and distribution ^facilities and the rest for plant eon fltfuctkn. The electric industry nev ,f er filters in its endeavor to provide the American people vith better ser | vice at a loweiv^oat. FOR EVERY AMERICAN The N&tiohal Board, of Fire Under waters, 85 John Street, Now York, has prepared booklet, "Safeguarding the Nation Against Fire," which should be in the hands of every per : soft In this nation who is able to read and write. By illustration and com ment, this 132-page booklet shows the fire hazards thatl surround us 24 hours a day. areless poo-ple scatter danger wher *v?r they go. Merely Wkinflf at thrt pictures in <'Safoguardin* the Nation Itftst Firo" would, cause many ner i to involuntarily stop practices are flow a .mertaca to life and fi'i Icitlft ?ver the list of cardi carried in one of our exchanges, i.neements had. a p or, $ adrf bottow. Thta.we taka mean* had a V *t the bottom paid. j * c had> their an ??wi 1 o*ii?!r jsaSsaafcnMiata. "it of thus designate but in soma of the i did at one time . thofe who M the oth*rr; paid "to "no mark thorn from timeito time. ? THE BOND ACT , There are several candidates for Governor -who are opposing the bond act for building needed roads in South Carolina* meanwhile the paving is going: right alonpv These candidates doubtless have some supporters, but 'the fact that the bond bill was pass ed, and fought its way through the state court and was sustained by the federal court, should Satisfy. The j outstanding fact is that no levy has been put upon property to take care *>t the interest of these bonds nor will there be any levy m.'ide for this pur pose. The automobile license and gasoline tax will pay the bill, and South Caolina, in order to make the progress she deserves to make, must have hard-surfaced roads. We have never wavered in our support of the bond act and> are delighted that our Ktate is building paved roads. The enemies of the bond act have caused the loss to the state of many thous ands of dollars in delay and litigation, but they have finally been over whelmed, just as they should, have been. _ THE TILLMAN MEMORIAL Elsewhere in the Era today ap pears a communication with refer ence to plans to promote the early erection of a monument to the late j Senator B. R. Tillman, which is to j be placed on' the state house grounds | in Columbia. An Act was passed at' the last session of the legislature j providing for the erection of this ! monument, the condition beinr that | ,the State would bear one-half of the I I expense, the- remaining half to be; subscribed by the citizens of South J Carolina. We feel that it is scarcely necesa- , any to use many words in advocacy of the erection of the monument, nor in urging subscriptions therefor, ben ator, Tillman's service was of auch constructive nature, and his followers so numerous that it ought not to be a difficult matteiR to obtain that part of the fund to come from the citizens. If each* one will make only a small contribution and do it quickly the ne cessary amount could be raised easily and. the work be done in quite a short time. You will note in the communication the name of C. W. Birchmore at Camden, as chairman for Kershaw county; and the name of T. Y. Williams at Lancaster, as chairman for Lancaster county. For ward. your subscription to them ac cording to the county in which you reside. ? The Kershaw Era. Last Call Sounded for Sweet Potato Contest ? Ajken, June 23. ? To date, 321 farm ers have enrolled in the sweet potato contest, exceeding last year's enroll ment by 29 members. Of this numb er, Pee Dee district leads with a total of 196, followed by Aiken with 76, and Piedmont with 49. Entries in this contest will close July 1, an nounces Louis P. Watson, extension horticulturist, and all farmers desiring to join should do so at once through their county farm agent. The results of last year's contest show conclusively that profitable yields of Bweet potatoes can be fyown in South Carolina. The . results of last year's contest are as follows: Number of entrants 29t Number of complete records ....180 Highest total yield, bushel per - acre 672 Highest yield No. l's, bushel per acre 878 Average yield No. l's, bushel per s acre 176 Number of contestants securing a yield of 200 or moTe bushels of No. l's per acre 67 Average cost of production, per acre $68 Average net iprofit, per acre.... $126 Contestants reporting a small loss 3 I NOTICE OF ia)3T CElli iFICATK Notice is hereby given that stock certificate No. 129 of the Sixteenth Series, Enterprise Building & I/>an Association, for two shares issued to Mrs. Gongola Beleos (formerly Has ty) June 1st", 1928, has heen lost or destroyed, and after diligent search the same cannot be found and that the Undersigned will on the 15th day of July, 1980, apply to the said En terprise Building & Loan Association for a duplicate of said stock certifi cate. gOngola beleos. DR, Ht M. PADGETT '? jr. ? ' / v '? | CHIROPRACTOR . Second Floor of Fashion Shop .' Building : Office hours: 8 to 6 <p. m., Tues day, Thursday and Saturday oi eaoh wcok . ANNOUNCEMENTS M f^"7' '-*$0 > ' For Congress I hereby announce that I am a caa didalo in the Democratic primaries of i South Carolina for the nomination tor Kepresentaiivo of the Fifth Congress ional District for the 72nd Cong?ea3 and 1 take this opportunity to vna>nk the people of the District ?or vnoir loyal support In the past and to say that 1 shall enedavor to deserve vheir support and confidence in the i-uture. W. F. STEVE NiSUis. For Congress I hereby announce my candidacy, in the approaching democratic prim aries as representative from the fifth district to the seventy second con gress. I pledge myself to represent all of the people and will appreciate your support. ZEB VANCE DAVIDSON. For State Senate I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re election as Senator for Kershaw County, subject to the rule* of the primary and I will appreciate the continued support of the people of n?y county. Very respectfully, GROVER C. WELSH. For The House I hereby place my name before the voters as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, subject to the rules und :*c;*v illations of the Democratic primary. Veny. respectfully, JAMES R. BELK. For House of Representatives I announce that I am a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic Jfrimary. J. TEAM GETTY S. For Representative Yielding to the wishes of friends who have approached me since an nouncinp> recently that it was my in tention to make the race in the com ing primary for the senate, I hereby I announce myself for re-election to the House of Representatives, and will appreciate the support of the democratic voters. NEWTON KELLY. For Representatives I hereby announce myself a candi date for le-election to the House of | Representatives, subject to the rules 1 and regulations of tihe 'Democratic i primary. Very respectfully, | N. S. RICHARDS FOR SllERIFF j I hereby announce myself a candi jddte for sheriff for Kershaw couniy, subject to the rules and regulations of the democratic party, and if elect ed pledge myself to a strict enforce ment of the duties of the office. J. K. LEE. FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Sheriff for Kershaw county, subject } to the rules of the Democratic pri mary. ? J. H. McLEOD^ For Probate Judge I hereby announce myself as a can iidnte for the office of Judge of Pro >iue for Kershaw County, subject to he r.iles of the Democratic primary. Very respectfully, G. ARTHUR MOSELEY. ? For Probate Judge I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge ol Probate for Kershaw county subjeet to the rules of the Democratic prim ary. Yours respectfully, N. C. ARNETT. For Probate Judge I I hereby anonunce myself as a can didate for the office of Judge of Pro ?ate fpr Kershaw County, subject to he rtiels of the Democratic primary. Very respectfully, MRS. MATTIE R. WEST. For Auditor I hereby announce myself a candi date for Auditor of Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the democratic primary, and Will appreciate your support, (pledging you faithful and ef ficient service if elected. L. B. OGBURN. For Auditor At the solicitation of many of my friends and feeling that I am quali fied to fill the office I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for the office of Auditor subject to the rules of the Democratic party. I want to assure the voters of my appreciation tor any support I receive. Very respectfully, It. Xi.McCAiSKlLL. For Treasurer 1 hereby announco myself as a can didate for re-election to the- office of treasurer of Kerahaw County, aub ect to the rules and regulations of he Democratic primary. Very respectfully. S. WYLIE HOGUE, - For County Director T hereby announce myaelf ft* a can didate fsklnif re-election to the of fice of County Director from DeKalb totvnshtn for Ker.*h?fc County, a\ib? b?ot to the vules of the primary, and I will appreciate the continued atkp< port of the votera of the town*hln. Very re??(Hfcftilly? ?. 0. CARttlflON, Jit | For Road Superintendent I hereby announce myaeif a candi date for re-eleotlon to the office of Ite*rl' Superintendent of Kef Vhaw count v, piibjrtct to the rule* and repf til at! on s of the Democratic nrlmary. Very refpectfu^tv., H;K. MIJINN. SARGON GOT MB UP P ' FROM WHEEL CHAIR" "I was a complete invalid a ad had. to be. pushed about in a wheel chair before I started Sargon, and now my friends all marvel at my wonderful MRS. LILLlE GARLAND DAVIS "Pains and swelling started in my hand and extended into my left side, arm and lower limb. 1 couldn't walk a step or raise my hand to my head. Miy trouble was diagnosed as inflam atory rheumatism. My kidneys were , disordered, my weight dropped to 97 pounds and I suffered with sick headaches and indigestion. Four bot tles of this wonderful Sarron recon ditioned' my whole system and ended every one of my- ailments! I'm up and about as f?ood as anybody and have already regained 10 pounds of my lost weight! "I took Sargon Pills right along with the liquid and the way they stimulated my liver and rid mo of constipation without the least upset ting is perfectly remarkable. ? "Mrs. Lillie Garland Jarvis, Woodfin Sta tion, Asheville. ZEMP & DePASS, Ayents. For Township Director I hereby announce myself a candi date for township director from Wa teree Township to succeed myself, subject to the rules of the democratic party, and will appreciate the sup port of the democratic voters. E. T. BOWEN. For Magistrate I hereby announce myself as a can- 1 didate for the office of Magistrate i for DeKalb Township in Kershaw County, subject to the Democartic party rules. Very respectfully, C. B. BLYTHER. For Magistrate I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election as Magistrate of Up^jer Wateree Township subject to the rules of the democratic prim ary. I will appreciate your continued support. W. M. PEAKE. For Magistrate I hereby anonunce myself as a can didate for re-appointment as Magis trate at Blaney, subiect to the rules of the democratic (primary. J . D. WATSON. For Magistrate I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election to the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Townthip in Cershaw County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. Very respectfully, B. M. SMITH. For Magistrate I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Township, according to the rules of the Democratic primary. Respectfully yours, CLEMENT C. BROWN. 1 For Magistrate I hereby announce myself a candi lafce for Magistrate in DeKalb Town hip at Camden, subject to the rules ind regulations of the democratic primary. F. M. BRYANT, JR. For Magistrate I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Magistrate in the Up per Division of Wateree Township; subject to the rules of the democratic primary. C. A. BRANHAM. CITATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION The State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw By W. L. McDowell, Esquire, Pro bate Judge. Whereas, Margaret B. Hay made suit to me to grant her letters of Ad ministration with the Will annexed of the Estate of and effects of J. T. Hay These arc, therefore, to cite and ad monish all a?)d Singular the kindred and creditors of thfc said> J. T. Hay, deceased, that they be and arppear be fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Camden, South Carolina on Monday, July 21st next after publi cation thereof, .at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the saki Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 27th day of June, Anno Domini 1930. P W. L. McDOWEIvL, Judge of Probate for Kershaw County Published on the first amd eifihth days of July, 1030 in tho Wafceree Mesaen 5 or and frosted at the Court House boa- for tho time prescribed by law. *HE RIGHT WAY TO TRAVEL U by train. The safest. Moat com fortable. Moat reliable. Costa less. Inquire of Ticket Agents regarding greatly reduced fares for short* trips. Southern railway system Reductions in Electric Rates The City announces the following reductions in electric rales to apply on the June bills. Old First 12 KWH Next 100 KWft Balance Old First 300 KWH Next 300 KWH Next 1000 KWH Balance COMMERCIAL RATE New 12 Vic ea. First 12 KWH 10 c ea. Next 100 KWH 8 c ea. Next 175 KWII Next 500 KWH Balance POWER RATE New 7 c each First 175 KWH 5 c each Next 500 KWH 4 c each Balance 3 c each 12 Vic ea. 10 c ea. 7 c i a. 4 c ca. 2 Vic; ea. 7 c each 4 c each 2 Vic each RESIDENTIAL COMBINATION RATE FOR LIC.HTS, ST0VE3 ANI) ALL EQUIPMENT Old First 20 KWH Next 14 KWH Next 100 KWH Balance New 12 Vie ea. First 26 KWH G c ea. Next 4 KWH 4 e ea. Next 100 KWH 3H:c ea. Balance 12 Vic ca. 0 c ea. 4 c ea. 3 Vic ea. These ales ;,1 I'O n seasonal contracts. Ci k Y 0 v C A >S: D>]?M $50.00 Reward The City Council of Camden, will pay $.">0.0U Reward for evidence to convict the party or parties who sent in the false alarm early Tuesday morning, or will pay this amount for evidence to convict anyone sending in false fire alarms at any time. H. D. HILTON, Chief of Police. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY COMPANY Schedules From and To CRrrd?n, S. C. Corrected to May 11, 1930 From For Eastern Cities ? FlorH - . Eastern Cities ? Florida Eastern Cities ? Florida Florida ? Eastern Cities Florida ? Eastern Cities Florida ? Eastern Cities Arrive 9:05 A. M. 11:28 A. M. 10. $53 P.- M. 7:35 A. M. 5:23 P. M. 7:41 *>. M. Leave 9:05 A. M. 11:28 A. M. 10:23 P. M. 7:35 A. M. 5:23 P. M. 7:41 P. M. WILSE- VV. MARTIN HARNESS ?rd SADDLE MAKER Lentv.er ?nd Shoe FinA.iiif* Arito Ton Maker and Kepair?r HIM* DEALEK U1I-1K-IK flnmpton St. Pk*n? 6820 COLUMBIA. S. C. Last Notice Pay your paving assess ments before July first to avoid advertisement. C ; ?.'*> . i -?'* > '/ w ? Gity Council. .