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The Water ee Messenger I _ Published Every Tuesday by CBAS. W. IHRCIIMORE, Prop. : Entered u Second Clas* Matter *1 the Poatoffico ?t Camden, S. a Subscription $1.60 A Year in Advance " Tuesday, January 5, 1932 r . ? g '"v ^ ? ; THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND MANG LED BODIES! _____ "V1 ? V?' ' ' * , ; . The Insurance Field, under the title, "A Spectacular Opening," editorially V. suggested what would be a rood, but impossible^, way of bringing home to ? the (public the horror of our mounting ^automobile fatalities. 44 What a tremendous and astound l^lng spectacle it would be," said the ?Field, "to pack together 86,000 men, women and children on some great level field. . . ? and then turn loose an army of automobile trucks, trac !tors and passenger cars to run upon and among them until the last *ign of life was cruched and mangled out of all! : "During the year, 85,000 ? or more ? men, women and children will be killed after that manner but in relays. If we had to face it all at one time. . . Ithe world would stand! aghast at the horror of it. But itis done, done on an ; increasing scale every year, in drib lets. What terrible drigletsl" The 86,000 mangled bodies is not a pleasant thing to think about ? but it is a thought that should be brought vividly before the public. If we kill is fundamentally no different than if it were done all at once. Carelessness, incompetence, recklessness, drunken* ness at the wheel ? these are greater destroyers of lives than is war! KEEP OUR HEADS! The so-called1 "power Issue" has furnished the excuse for an immense amount of cheap political ballyhoo. We hear, on the one hand, that the power industry is an iniquitous octo pus,, devouring an excessive share of .the citizen's income ajid thrusting Its : tentacles into every /(phase of his life. ? On the other hand, we sometimes hear j that the (power industry is a sublime : Uftttd perfect thing. ' ^ \ The truth lies somewherp between these two extremes. There are un doubtedly flaws in the immense struc " ture of the power industry?exactly t as there are flaws in every human ac .V tivlty. Perfection is not, of this world. It may be true that individual power companies have, in certain instances, taken steps that are unethical and op posed to the public interest. So have individuals elected to public office. \ But there is no more reason for de . nouncing the entire industry and branding it as corrupt, than for de \f, flouncing all governmental officials as v being grafters and uncaught crimi flals, because of occasional dishonesty on the part of persons holding posi ? tions of public trust. This much 1b fact: The power in dustry, in. the brierf span of its exis ? tence, has made a most remarkable irecord jn improving and broadening its service to customers, and at the same time constantly lowering the cost of that service. Perhaps no oth er industry has ever made so outstand /ling a record for the benefit of man ' kind. And in the face Of that, it Is improbable that malicious and1 self serving criticism ? something distinct ; from honest criticism that may be de served ? "will sway a public which is *?' worrying far more about its tax bill than about its povrer bill. J' | - - --- ? tefj'X' VANISHED TYPI5 . y. Membef" of the faculty of the tlni >e#tty of Chicago, preparing a thesis "?jfor'his- doctorate, spent three years hV mental effort and investigation to prove that- the "village ^maiden*' is definitely added to that vanishing type to permanently removed from the world today as the village black smith or tho village maiden Tennyson so touohingly pictures in "Uordf of Burleigh." There is no such animal, for as the New Ydrk Times points out to those who go in quest of them: "Their blushes are as (permanent as their waves* They go to the talkies and copy the olothes worn by their favorite actress, not by making them but by buying them irt the smart vil lage dress shop. Their hair outs are * la Gaynor or Gatlbo, according to prevailing fancy in tresses, and sing) all the current 'Ooh, A ah' > plugged on the radio by the iColurobOs and Bing Crosbys. A ind salesman would not bo able by any of the native or acquir* psychology at his command | i damsel killing her high ? perches on a *oda-foun "x!i p In the heltth or village pro Y ' ' ' ? ' >'? ? SEVEN RULES QF HEALTH. ' _ ? * ' Sooth Carblinians, the statistics show, do not go in for health with the enthusiasm that they attack politics for instance. The state's death rate despite iodine, despite prohibition and what not, is nigh. In 1929 only six states had a higher death rate than South Carolina. And health to a large extent is a private matter. Public health work can effect something, but there are limits to what a govern ment may do in this field! as in others. Bach man must look out for himself in the last analysis and it is with a knowledge ot this fact that Dr. Er nest H. Lines, chief medical director of the New York Life Insurance eem pany suggests a New Year's resolu tion for good healthlisting seven "ma gic" precepts to be followed: 1. Moderation in all things, in work, in play and in eating. - 2. Regularity in daily routine regular hours for work, for play, for rest. ? 8. Slow up ? reduce the stress and strain of modern life ? live at a slow er tempo. 4. Avoid) overweight. 6. Avoid or correct chronic irrita tions. 6. Have a thorouph physical ex amination at least once a year. 7. Seek medical attention prompt ly when illness occurs. "The number (seven)," Dr. Lines comments, "has long been regarded as having a special mystical signifi cance, or was thought to indicate per fection. These seven rules of health may not result in (perfection but if followed they will bring to the aver age person a closer approximation to it. - It would make 1932 for most of us a 'Healthy and a Happy New Year!' "?Columbia Record. TRUCK REGULATION VaLID. Declaring that "the highways are being pounded to pieces by these great trucks which, combining weight with speed, are making the problem of maintenance well-nigh insoluble," a three-judge Federal court has upheld the law passed by? Kansas earlier this year imposing special regulations and taxes on motor trucks used for busi ness purposes. Tha court further held that the Leg islature was within its rights when it specifically exempted city delivery wagons operating within a certain radius and trucks employed by farm ers for hauling, their own produce to market. - ?? The Kansas law was attacted by certain concerns engaged in interstate traffic. But the court declared that such users, although non-residents and although engaged exclusively in inter state commOrce, may be required to contribute to the cost and upkeep of the roads. "The highways," it held, ''are public property. The amount of the charges and the method of collect ion are for for the state to determine, so long as they are reasonable and conform to Bome fair and practical standard." Regulation of the motor trucks and of all motor traffic in the interest of safety and in the general interest is in the power of the states'. Wlherts they enact fair rifles and taxes the law will sustain them. The problem is one that can be controlled wherever and whenever the people want it con trolled. AIKEN COUNTY HENS LEAD STATE IN EGOS. Aiken, Dec. 12. Mra. John B. Hill, of Kathwood, received the highest ens production per hen of all the demon stration record keepers for the year 1981, her flock of 42 Barred Rock hens ? ? ' having averaged 230 eggn each for the year, according to P. H. Gooding, ex tension pouKryman of Clem son Col tepe, in chafg? of the paltry demon strations. Mra. Hill sold $229.57 worth of eggs i4nd.l94.74 worth of broilers and culled hens, .making a total income of $824.31, and a stock increase of $7.00 bring* it to $881.81 in all. She paid $148.77 for feed and $28.42 for in terest, depreciation on equipment, and miscellaneous expenses. This left Mrs Hill a net income of $8.91 per bird for the year. In other words, Mr. Good ing points out, Mrs. Hill's hens paid her $8.91 each, for looking after them during the ye&r, WIPE OF SOUTHERN POET PASS KB AT 87. GREENWICH. Conn., Dm. 29? AP ? j&0 years after the death of her husband, the Southern poet, Mrs. Syd ney Lanier died todfey. Lanier, his lungs weakened by con finement In * union prison during the Civil W fcir, died at tihe age of 89. His widow lived until the was 87. through out her Inter years she spent most of her tim* in perpetuating the words Itcproduccd by permission of the copyright owners. THEY'VE got to bo good to last like this song has. It was wrltton a long time ago by Abo Lyman and Gus A;nhelm together with Arthur Freed, and Its back ground Is as colorful as Its melody. It first became popular when Abo Lyman was creating such, a furore at-. thp Cocoanut Grove In Los An geles, Abe featuring II on nearly all of his programs. Its popularity spread, and at one time it was numbered among the country's lead ing songs. The years rolled by and Lyman Journeyed East to even bigger tri umphs. The song stayed on at the Cocoanut Grove, however, becoming a regular tradition and each suc cessive baton wielder or singer has, by popular request, Included it In his repertoire. When I was at the Cocoanut Grove a year ago, I sartg it, just as tho others had done, and It Imme diately became ono of the most popu lar numbers I had over syng. Naturally, T have a sentimental attachment for the song, but thh.t alone would nevor mako me sing It on my Cremo programs and pick It as my "Song of tho Week." I am featuring it bccauso I foel that there's a reason for tho tremendous popularity it has gained and held over such a long period. Very fow popular songs can claim as long a life. Then, too, it's a torch song (slow moaning tempo) a style of num ber all the rage just now. All in all It's a song with a great past and pos sibilities for an even greater future. Reviewed by . ? wjth The County Farm?g Agent FARM MARKET LETTER In ordter to help the farm people of Kershaw County to secure more mon ey County Agent Green plans to be gin Bhortly after Christmas to issuing circular letters In Camden and over the county listing farm products for sale* While he does not purpose to gua rantee the articles listed Mr. Green states that one requirement is that the produce or articles be exactly- as described; and that the sellers and buyers negotiate together and not through Mr. Green'B office. It is felt by many people that much can be accomplihed by aiding the farm people to trade or sell their surplus products. In listing pivxlucts with Mr. Green's office it is requested that the seller give his address including R. F. D. and box number in order that he may be easily found by prospective buyers. Hams, poultry, epTgs, vegetables, various meats, potatoes, grains and' feed, meal, seeds,, utensils, cows, cal ves, honey, hogs, pigs, mules, wagons, plows and many Other articles may be sold or traded by having them listed in the Countys Agent's darket letter. Mr. Green states that he will con tinue as before to sell large surplus es which could not be absorbed by the county. These going to the larger markets- , This will be odf interest to town peo ple as well as to the farm people as it will not only help farm folks to find a buyer but will also make It easy for town people to locate what they want. Another requirement is that the County Agent be notified of Rales madte through this medium. Those who desire to receive these market letters should have their nam es and addresses placed on the Coun ty Agent's "Market Letter!' mailing W. * NOTABLE CORN YIELDS ON RICHLAND FARMS. Columbia, Dec. 12.? Corn yields run nine from 40 to 117.5 bushele per acre which is many times the average yieldi for the county, are reported by Richland county farmers in the corn contest, according to J. Rhett Clark, county farm agent, who states that most farmers of the county havo made an abundant supply of corn and fo rage to take careof their livestock during the coming year. "And this corn/' says Mr. Clark, "was grown at rather low cost. Wil liam Lykes' 117*6 bushels per acre probably cost him less than 20 cents per acre, though the cost has not yet been computed. Similarly, J, H. Rod dey? who will harvest ftn average POULTRY MEETINGS POULTRY SPECIALIST COMING. I Important poultry meetings will be held at the following places on the dates Indicated: Bethune, school house, Wed1. Jan. 13, 7 p. m. * 3 C's, school house, Thursday,, Jan. 14, 10:30 o'clock. Mt. Pisgah, school house, Thursday, Jan. 14, 3 p. m. * Kershaw, Bdhool house, ^ Thursday, Jan. 14? 7 p; m. Gates Ford community In connec tion with Midway Home Demon stration Club, Fridhy, Jan. H5,, 2:30 p. m. Blaney, Bchool house, Friday, Jan. 15, 7 p. m. These meetings will be very impor tant and since poultry is to play an important part in our 1932 operations it is urgent that all who possibly, can do so attend one of these meetings. The meetings are intended for men, women, boys? girls, farmers, arid busi ness men, In fact, everybody. Please notify your neighbors. Sincerely, HENRY D. GREEN, County Agent. SADIE B. CRAIG, Co. Home Dem. A.gt. THE STRENGTH OF COOPERA TIVES, Fred II. Sexauer, in a letter to the members of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, of which he is president, said: "The strength of' League leadership, as an organization,' depends on the support that you, as a member, build for it among your friends, neighbors and other produc ers." * j IIa<l Mr. Sexauer been generalizing he could have changed his first phrase to "The strength of COOPERATIVE | leadership," and spoken with equal truth. The success or failure of the farm cooperative movement in this country will naturally bo cPecided by the support or' lack of support ffiven it by farmers. This does not mean support in times when prices are low and agriculture in facing a crisis. In such times, al most all farmers are willing to flock to an organization which may nave them. The most important thing, and the necessary thing, Is to build a ?ound cooperative structure and then stand by it through piood times and bad. It cannot be too often repeated that one farmer, dealing with a distributor in at an Inescapable disadvantage. He , takes what he offered, or fails to>| make a sale. Bui when ten ot twenty or fifty thousand1 farmers band to gether to 'sell their products the ihoe in on the other foot. They can bar """"IMPROVED - UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY | CHOOL L.SSSOm (13* KRV. I'. U. K1TZWATE11. D. D.. Mem ber of Faculty. Moody litblo lnstltuto of Clitcatfo.) ((e). 1931. western Nownpnppr Union.! Lesson for January 10 THE FIRST DISCIPLES LESSOR TEXT? J oil n 1:19-61 ? GOLDEN TEXT? The next rt ay John 6ceth Jesus coming; unto him, unci salth, Dohold the Lamb of (iod, which talcetii away the Bin of the world. PRIMARY TOPIC? Joius Makes Five New Friends. JUNIOR TOPIC ? Jesus Makes Five Now Friends. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC ? What It Means to Follow Jcsuh. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC ? Bringing Others to Christ. I. John Pointing out the Lamb of God (vv. 10-34). ? Through the testimony of John the Baptist, his disciples were directed to Jesus! Ills tieme was "The Lamb of God, the Sin-bearer of the World." II. Two oi, John's Disciples Fol lowed Jesus (vv. 33-37). As a result of the Baptist's testi mony, two of his disciples loft him and followed Jesus. One of these disciples was Andrew (v. 10) and pre sumably the other was John, the apos tle. When John pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God, the long-expected Messiah, these disciples sought fur ther acquaintance with Jesus. Through John's testimony, they looked upon the Lord. When they looked, they be lieved. The proof of their belief was their following after him. John speaks, the disciples hear and follow. The whole plan of salvation is wrapped up in this simple testimony and action. III. The Two Disciples Abiding with Jesus (vv. 38, 30). 1. Jesus' question (v. 3S). Seeing t lie disciples following him, Jesus most kindly Inquired as to their object. 2. The disciples'" reply (v. 30). They answered his question by inquiring ?as to his dwelling place. Their reply showed their desire to go apart pri vately where they could disclose tluTr hearts to him. Knowing their hearts, he invited them to his place of abode. Therefore, for the remainder of that day they held sweet Intercourse with the Master. IV. The Di6clplcs Bringing Others to Jesus (vv. 40-40). This portion of the lesson Is one of the most Inspiring passages of t ho Bible for the encouragement of sou) winning. The very genius of Christianity. Is self-propagation. The usual method is to begin with those nearest us ? home folk and relatives ? and then pass out to ever widening circles. The disci ples, who were with Jesus in blessed fellowship, go at once to toll others of the pri^V.sis treasure they hava ' found. 1. Andrew brings Peter (vv. 40-4*2). This Is a beautiful example of broth erly affection, expressing itself in bringing another to Christ. The best place toJbegin our testimony to Christ Is among our kinsfolk (Luke 8:30). This was a groat piece of work for Andrew, for Peter became one of the pillars of the church of God. This was In keeping with what Christ an no\*nced, for when Jesus beheld him lie said, "Thou art Simon, the son of John. TJiou slialt be called Cephns"? meanlng"a stone. 2. Philip bringing Nathanael (vv. If! 46). Christ found Philip the following day as he would go forth into Galilee. Philip followed him in response to a 1 personal invitation. Then I'hilip found Nathanael and witnessed to htm con cerning tho messlahshlp of Jesus, lie Bald unto him, "We have found him, of whom Moses in the law and (he prophets did write, Jesus of Naz areth" (v. 45). Christ is tho sum and *substanco of tho Old Testament. "Na thanael was somewhat skeptical, hut was honest. Tho proper thing is to Invite the skeptical to put Christ to a test. Christianity welcomes inquiry. V. Nathanael Seeing and Hearing Jesus Testifies to Mis Deity (vv. 47-10). As soon as Nathanael hoard and saw Jesus, ail his doubts rolled away. Jesus proved tha' ho was the omnis cient One. We do not know what Na thanael was doing under tho fig tree. Perhaps he wart praying for heavenly light and guidance. Jesus saw iitm while there, lie who is willing (<> !><? led shall surely como to the liirht (John 7:17). lie who acts upon (ho light given shall see greater thing* (vv. f>0, r>l). Angels ascending and descending upon tho Son of man with the open heavens show that Jomis Christ Is tho morion of communion tlon between enrth and henven (Hob. 10:10, 20; Kph. 2:18; (Sen. 2N:I2). This narrative concerning the expe riences of the first disciples exhibits tho following stages of Christian ex perle.iee : 1. Hearing about Jesus (v. MO). 2. Looking upon Jesus (v. 30). 8. Following Jesus (v. 87). 4. Abiding with Jesus (v. 80). 5. Witnessing for Jesus (vv. 41 !."?) 0. Bringing others to Jesus. Th?? Pr??i*nt Duty Between the great things we cannot do, and the small things wo will not do, there Is great danger that we shall do nothing. Thero are not a fVw people waiting for an opportunity to be heroes, or something nnusunllj brilliant, who In the meanwhllo are not ordinary useful citizens. ?? ? r '; ~ A"M" _ r M..I Cod -i secret place each Legal Notices. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED ITORS. All parties indebted to the estate- of Charlotte Boykin are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all parties,, if any, having claims against tho said estate will present them likewise, duly attested, within tho time prescribed by law. Edward James Sr. Executor of the Estate of Charlotte Boykin. Camden, S. C., Deoember 23, 1931. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED ITORS All parties indebted to the estate of C. W. Birchmore are hereby notified to make payment to the undersif*ied, and all parties, if any, having claims against the said estate will present them likewise, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law. Eva B. Birchmore, Charles Willis Birchmore. Executors of the Estate of C. \V. Birchmore. Camden, S. C., December 23, 1931. FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on the 1st day of January 1931 at 11 o'clock A. M. we will make to the Probate C^urt of Kershaw County our final return as Executors of the estate of Ellen M. Williams,, deceased, and on the same date we will apply to the said Court for a final discharge as said Execu tors. J. D. K1RKPATRICK, C. D. GLOVER, WALTER A. METTS, JR., Executors, r.amden, 8. C., Nov. 30th, 1931. FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on 2Gth day of December 1931, at 11 o'clock A. M. I will make to the Probate Court of Kershaw County my .final return as Administratrix of tho estate of Wil liam W. Brown, deceased, and on the same date I will apply to the said Court for a final discharge as said Administratrix. RACHEL C. BROWN, Administratrix. Camden, S. 0., November 20, 13^31. TAX NOTICE State, County and School taxes year 1931 payable between Sept. 15th and Dec. 31st, 1931. According to law one per cent penalty will be added to all taxes not paid by Jan. 1st, 1932. Dog taxes $1.25 each due January 1st, 1932. Any information concerning this office will be priven by mail. When inquiring about taxes please state school district in which you live or own property. Yours respectfully, S. W. HOGUE, Treasurer, Kershaw County, Camden, S. C. Dec." 14th, 5 931. TAX RETURNS Office of Auditor Kershaw County Camden, S. C., December 17, 1931 Notice is hereby given that the Au ditor's Office will be open for receiv ing Tax Returns from January 1st, 1932, to March 1st, 1932. All persons owning real estate or personal prop erty must make returns of the same within said period, as required by law, or be subject to a penalty of 10 per cent. The Auditor will attend in person or by deputy at the following places in the county on the dates indicated for receiving returns: Rethune ? January 13th and 14th. Rally's Mill ? January 15th. ? Westville ? -January 19 th. lilaney ? January 21st. and 22nd. Liberty Hill ? January 20th. Kershaw ? .January 28th and 29th. All persons between the ages of 21 and 00 years, inclusive, are required to pay a poll tax., and all persons be tween the ages of 21 and 50 years, inclusive, are required to pay a Road tax, unless excused by law. Alt Trustees, Guardians, Executors, Ad ministrators or Agents holding prop perty in charge must return same. Parties sending tax returns by mail must make oath to same before some officer and' fill out the same in prop er manner or they will bo rejected. R. E. .SPARROW, Auditor Kershaw County. FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on the 8th day of January 1932, at eleven o'clock, A. M. I will make to the Probate Court, of Kershaw County my final return as Administrator of the estate of Mary E. Rlackwell, deceased, and on the same date I will apply to the nald Court for a final discharge as ?aid Administrator. R. W. MARSHALL, Administrator Of the Estate of Mary E. Rlackwell. Camden, S. C., Dec. 9th, 1931. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Notice in hereby siiven that the annual meeting of the frtockholdera of The Bunk of Camden will be held. At the bank'* office on Monday, January 12 at twelve o'clock. H. 0. CAIUIISON, JR., Cwhler, \ vAWtfLi? ? s.>. T; ? -&V -- ?