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ffiinc/i Cljjf CRAZE THE DAY. KUNCIJ OAItDS now op giilc tit /KMP & DkPASS' Pharmucy. Huyk-rs ('a; dies Fresh To day. ICE CKKAM and COU) J )UINK$ every Southern Snow* Flake and Yellow Dent Com for oariy planting. , <> Seed of every variety. I Cat-Tail Millet and Onion Sets o Temp dc 'DefPass, THE COUNt R DRUG STORE, 'Phono 29. Ym?i jyw?. JOHN r. JKNKIttS. Camden, 8. C. CrtiiiMitor for FluoiMn*. Tint* lug, Corals* Wark Ji??l cverrthluir iujllio niutMi lino. Stoves, hmmii lUwi. m*i?i electric f-Uiipile* for sain it Shop Blccti i.Tall l.cHa put in honse?. Ff 1 lm not IU town It will pay you to drop me a letter aoiI same will "e forwarded. an ^ ,To!*n p. .lenkltM. . Destructive Hailatcrm. Tli? auction of country about 2 or 3 miles south-east of Camden wdfl visited by a very severe fy ft jt sbor/n on Monday afternoon last. In some placea the Gotten was com- j pletely desiroyci anc?, has to 1> planted over. To tlio Veterans. All Veterans who have sent in ap|)licaU(H)H f< r Creases of Honor witbin the pirHt year, are requested t6 he present at tbe'Memorial exer cises at the cemetery Monday, May lltb, at 5 p. m , . when the Crosses will bo presented to them by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. C. .1. Shannon, Jr., ~ John I). Kennedy Chapter, IJ,. D. C. ^ o ' Mayauy Festival. The )adirs of Grace Kpisiopai rhureh who proposo to bold a M'ay rtay Festival at the residence of Mrs. Bruce Davis and Miss Emma Reynolds to-duy will ensure to all a delightful afternoon. There will |>e a May-Polo dance, music', re frebhmentf!, games for old and young and a pieasant tiuiu xo? all. One of the attractive features , of the entertainment is the voting ifoi the queen of May at Messrs. Whitaker & Burnet's, Admission only 10 cents. Proceeds to be de voted to the Memorial Window fund. Mr. W. F. Ortech Killed. Mr. W. F. Creech, who is engaged in the livery business in Bishop ville with Mr. Geo. T. Little, of our town,. was in Camden on W ednee day la\t, ami some time in the af ternoonMeft Camden to return la Blihopville. He was in oompanv with Mr. Howard Singleton of oar town and Mr. H. H. King, of Blsh- ! npvlUe. When about 10 spiles from Camden they were met by Mr. Spain Ke ley, bod of Mr. John P. Keiley, of Biehopville, who, with a double barrel gun shot, him, killing htm al moat instRDtlj". "Ma Creech's body waa sent last night - to hie home at Whiieaville, Tenn., for burial. The cause of the unfortunate ait air could not be learned. ? i - ? 4 Meeting of the XT. D. O. ' The regular iriontbly meeting of the U. D. C's on Monday night was, one of especial interest be~wb11~ss" social enjoyment. In view of ttiej general Stale re-union of all lb* Chapters, which ie to be held in _ Camden In December next, there waa a great deal of business to be tranaaeled. Aa a delightful gather- , ing of the members of the loosl chapter this was one of the most delightful of the past veaft _ Mtl Douglas A. ftojkin is a charming hostess and entertained ^heolnb. moat delightfully. The moat de licious refreshments wore served* friendly greetings exchanged apdL then to the important business ?I the hour, election " of the officers for tho ensuing y?ar, which *e suited in the following ladles be ing installed: Mrs. C. J- Shan* n?n, Jr, President; Miss Lissie Stoney, 1st V icc- preside nt ; Mrs, G. G. Young, 2nd Vloe- president ?, MlaS Lou Nettles, Recording Secretary Mrs. A. W. Rurnet, Corresponding; Secretary; Mrs, Herman Bettnu Treasn r cr^?Miea ? Lula Hhanuou, Historian ; Mra. Bruce Davis, Regis trar; Mrs. w. D. Trentham,_Glea ner. Thore wae a apirited discus* aion on the "Ways and Meant Com mittee." Arrangements were perfected- for the handaome .banquet at The KWk the superintendence of Mr. T. kdmlkffft fkumbholawholiaa. teen moat liberaHmd cmdtat in iitr oilers of cntcrtainmente,>to. ?nth ueiasm - waa exhibited, ?ro very sure Hist when Wom^ U at the helm any ship will frsteatad steadUraud UlttttTnffire aL fc|,y |?ori*"ah? "hat lttTtaw.' nm which wgl her *tld 00 the first Wsdaeedaf.in TUo Piano Exhibit, ??iK KirahJu^^ a^n<1irjg the u4",'1"'"1 "ul"'??lio ulun,,',.!. ' " n,. wfc*'" fll'8 t'U t!) <<n\e |ln-.? ,, O . ,; . ' l,< :{) >?' J^Otl ? |l ( Ullft liQtflf-H UQ Slfttniii verliAuu niH. *' m,,H ?d ?? . 4? . I'n-umm to, Mtiiiortrtl Day. Mon,|t,y, M y j ( , Older of nocfe?iuii. Kershaw iv(|'n,jK> Sohool Children. Memorial AasoeiftUon. ' I' te r 8 of Confederate Orator. Midlers, MarnhU. Voter a us. Soufj.of Veteran*. iVa>;t>r Etv- W. MilU. luuaic. A dd i ens liy Ki v. W. |j. Gordon. IWniiulon ol Cro&eeu of H?uur Alufeic. Benediction by K,.v. a. H. Eaile Decoration of Graves. * ? O- ? On-. County Ti?ft?urm Cannot Receipt for Delinquent Tuxo?. Comptroller General Jones jcb terday received from the uttornev general a (dllce ivu opinion in ief erence to the authoiity of a countv treasurer to accept, from a delin quent taxpayer. Tju; |#w jy cited to show that tbe tfeaaurer has no right to receive such no&ey iu pav ment of taxes pant duo, lint that the money should W- paid to the sheriff's office <ifter the t x.-cuiinns have been issued. Comptroller General .Jone* does not liicn this <J ? o i ?? i ? ? n , but it is the Jaw and llio Jaw must bo abided hy- written to tho county lux olHeets of the decision of the jiid^il "department, ?ud tho county ere Atrera and site) ilia have been atked to adhere strictly to lh? pro proviaions of the law. ? State May 2. Mr. L. L, Coi5el;lnd Missing. On Wednesday of last' wefk air '? L. L. Cope land left^jonio and b?Hl not since been heard from. Tbe following regarding Mr. Copeland appeared iu The Slate ef the ,'ird inst: "Mr. L. L. Copeland, post master Rt Bethuue, a station on the Seaboard Air Line 5 2 milts from Columbia, left his homo Wednes day, April 2'Jth, purchasing v. rail road ticket to Camden. When the) train reached Camden be decided to come ou to Columbia, paying the difference in the fare, ll'e was ex pected to return to Rethune the same day. Not bearing anything from him for Beyer al daye his fami ly beonme alarmed as to his whore ahouts and yesterday his brother, Mr. L. W. Copeland, a merchant of Betbune, arrived in Columbia I tn search- of his brother. Iu quIrieB at police headquarters] failed to elicit any information n a f to tbe miasing postmaster. Mr. Copeland is said ? to be a man of good habits and his disappearance i# ft mystery to hii relatives." The Cam don Library. * We would like to call attention to the good standing and fine oon* dition of onr Camden Library which bat boett recently visited by many persons of liuown cultivation and intellect who have pronounced it rtne of the most choice aud up-to date libraries in the Soutb, as to the standard of its literature, the pure type of literary works, the eliminations of trash from its book ; shelves, the tasteful and neat ar rangement of the volumes and the oorteous and cordial attention shown to all vNitora by our popular Librarian, Leu Nettles. Thore has been n iargot addition of new book9 by the best authors recently and others aro ordered frequently. All members have tho privilege of suggesting the titles aud authors "tff books they wish scleoted by the committee. Several flno donations 4?ave been received from northern visitors who havo ovincod the greatest interest in the library and "we have to thank- ?rie&eapoclally during the pa?t week for a donation of $26 in money through Dr. J. W. Corbet. All transient vtsitoru to our town oan become temporary members of our club with all the privileges of -roharler members, on tho payment of a small fee of $1 per month and we are glad to say that mauy of the winter tourists have availed themselves of this privilege. OBITUARY. -? When tho sad news spread of tho donth trow pneumonia, of Mrs. Knte'Mvers, which ootfurWld Ut licr -residence near Mt. Zi on, April th, 1908, Tnaing in her 49rd car, a Bar. ?ioo^? w as cast over the enrmbnnity, and many wore the expres mons of griiif from those that knew her. for to ''know her was to love hor."' fiho wu taoml christian hearted woman and will' he sully missed in her community. Etir ready to ndininfrter to tho aick or .relieve tbo distressed. Possessing a gentle end kind dispeaition she quickly endeared herself to those with whom she ceme m contact. She vu Ia:d to rest ?t the Mt, Zlon Baptist church of which the lied been a member for a cumber of vears, having moved her membership front iL* Ant* odLjBaptfotchuich. Stio ww thoTlaugh fir. and Mrs. Alcok Mc LeotJ, bmh j-fiofr deceased. - ? J r she was happily married to Mr.' IC. U. Myer*, who with flvo children?'1 four boys and one ?irl? mourn her de fwtwe 8b? was a loving, devoted wifo and *"*?#:ind a tree friend. We have the wolation that .our lota ttffear Utal the It called up higher tike reward- of the faithful tot .r^lwthjgopl. r^r t" ' '? i'fcUSONAL. Mi#, r (\ hnHoBd is visiting t r h) Virginia. Mr and Mia. \V. .T V \\ ^Lp, visi iel ? J'urit?u>ii thi* *?c?'k. ( apt. \V, M. Shannon was in i tru it i.toti la?t week on I?U8 ue?B. We up) f*!ai to boo Mr. Huntor I'Ht i' on t ho *tineta again utter un iilnCbj <>f hoiiK* day a. Mr !'/'<{?ur Yaux, the popular Sn ni-rmttindent i f our r? ? I mill, was in Rodi Hill several days during the pu?t wed:. Mr. :? i ? . I M ?h. Benton Barnes who with tiu-ir children have be-.'ti visit. i?t,' in Camden have tetnmed to their ito.'uu in Suuiter. Mis. W. S. Alexander expect^ to vi :'t friends in Columbia next wiu'k, n ron sequence of which the photo 'Ohph (rallory w 11 bo closed during t'o week Mr. and Mrs. Ticknor and family and Mr. and Mrs. Krumbholz and daughter left Oamd&n thiB week for their summer ftooiee at the north, hut will re urn in the early fall. * Rev. Mr. Ferris Is attending the JViptiat Convention in Savaunaty this week. In -conaequene.o of his ab sence there will bo no preaching in the llaptiig o'ureh on Sunday. At the Supreme Court, meeting In Columbia this woek Camden is woll represented there by Messrs. Thos. J. Kukland, M. L Smith, J. T. Hay, \V. T). Tranthem and 0. C. Moore Wo regret to learn that the little d lughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lindsay is suffering from ft badly sprained arm, caused by h fall. ".Jean" is a favorite of tho entire neighborhood and all sympathise roifh her. The. b.^Rt (if friends of Dr. J, W. Oorbett congratulate him on being ublo to attend tho American Medical Association * eld in Now Orleans, and will be glad to welcome him brick to hir. home atter his fortnight of roKt and- recreation Mr. and Mra. W. L. PePae*, Misses E'uma Shannon, (charlotte Shannon a'id Leila l?oykin haye returned from Spartanburg enthuslaetlo over the delights of the Munical Festival and i he many attentions paid them by sh^ people of that thriving oity. Mrs, Marsylla Keith, the oldest person in Alabama, died ou the 29th of Anrd in Montgomery, at the apo of ! 1H years. Sho had been bedrid den for Bix years and weighed ouly nbout forty pounds at tho time of her death. Mra. Koitii waa born in Darlington, S. C., in the year 1787, and has livo.l in tho administration of eveiy President of tho United States, while she has aleo lived in the l8ih, 19th and 20th centurtoB. ller ancestors were Scotch settlers who came to the State during colonial timps, and at the ago of 15 &b0 moved with her pareuts io Alabama. U. D. 0. Entertainment . As is known tbe Daughters of the Confederacy of South Carolina have been invited to meet io^ Camden io the autnmn to hold their annua! oo h~^ vention. *A goodly snm of money will he noeded to meet the expenses of their entertainment, and the peo ple of- CTatnden are urged to assist at a soriedk of entertai omenta- to raiae the needed amount, and to see to i$ that tbey stronger within our gates" ?hall haAre a welcome worthy of our reputation for generous hospitality. At a/ meeting Held at Mrs. G. J. Shannon's. Jr., ib*)rae decided that tli^re would be an entertainment given on the 22nd of/May. the ceeds ^whloh b^/de voted i<dtbls worthy pu~rp$W;~ \ The program will oonwst of a baby show, a bicycle tournament and the serving of oake, 4ce cream W?d lem onadc. The haby carriages Vjllb^ decorated, and a prise >s offeretTfor the prettiest daeoraUoii There wil? he a probosslon of the babies, with the carriages trundled by lovely young ladies dressed a% nurse maids. Prizes will bo gijen to the baby oon eidered by the Judges U> be the "pret tiest" and to the ono- which is the ??finest." Any child under five years may be entered. A glance at the list of judges will convince the mothers that thiir wee on? will be dealt with Justly, The bicycle tournament will be open to all boys eighteen aud under. They will be in ooatume, and a prise, will be awarded.. the. oo? goUeu.sp best. Throe rlnga will be suspended and the knight who taken the njoat of them in three rounds will receive a prize, with th? privilege of crown* Ing his "lftdy fair."' Poles "^nd rings will bo put up on the graded school grounds apd tlie boye may begin to practice a? once. Those who wish to take part will please give tlifeir names to Mrs. Harry Baora of Mre, Oaleb Moore. Suggestions"* and advice about costumes will be given by Miss Sadie Kennedy. Admission 15c for grown people and loo for children. The entertainment will _ bo given on the grouHtls of th<S cjrictord school May 2$, from 6 3o to 8 o'clock*, The following aro the commmit tecfll r Executive Committee.? -Miss Leila Shannon, Mrs. Leslie Zenip, Mrs. Donglss Boykin, Mrs. J. J. Work man. Miss Bessie Jordan, Mrs.ftsr ry Bsum, Mrs. O. K. Taylor, Mrs. Raised Goo3ste, Mrs. W. p. Trsn lUiua, Mr?. J, W. CorbeU, Mni. 0. 0 Maoro,' Mr?. W. A A nor am, CEslr Refreshments. ? Mrs. J.. J. W :*rk mso, Mro. Hsrr? / Uaum, Miss Bes sis Jordan. ? t- - ' JPl'iiWM-*?. i*~&. YsyloivMiss L. Shannon, MrsT?,:1Nr;"?orbclf Judges Bsby Show.? Re?, W. W. Mills, Rev, W. B. Gsrdon, Mrs. E?sie Dsns, Mrs. E. E. Hill, Mrs. II. L. Barns* Judges Bioyclo Tourttrment.? Prat L. T. Mills, Mr, Dsttd Wolf. Kr.au. Tfttoi, Ti? llli|W. " " * r * ~ - -* ? ?- -?orr.: _ . fe ? .L-. . j6? J " 4 ** \ >?' i, >i* We are showing them in ull the latest styles 1, 2 and -i strap Sandals, Oxfords and New Port Ties, in Vici awd Patient Colt. They will please your eye and pocket book. .. ^ Men's Low Quarter ail grades Have yon ween them? If "T"T *0 . " ' not, yon are not doing jonrself right. A full line of Men kind's Boy's Clothing at prices to please at w. it. -xwc m a ?'?, . Tlio ?lio? And Clothing Man There in on exhibition in Columbia a handsome gold headed uuihrella, Inscribed with appropriate inaitmia, and is to be presented during the re union to the oldest visiting veteran. Very Low RiUoh to New Orleans to Reunion of the ConfoUrato Veterans. Kor 1903 Reunion of the C<0^ federate Wterens, the Seaboard Air Line will well from its coupon ticket h la lions' round trip tickets to New Oi leans at the very low r?to of otic cent per mile for dis in[ic,t>> Lt&vt-Jod shoft line milage: tickets will bu sold from May l(Hh l<> 21st inoluetv*', good for return uniil May 24ih. By depoaiiiug Che ticket* with the gptoial agent at N aw Oi leans not lsu-r th.iir!' May 24th, and u^u payment of f>0 et'nfs foe, the retorrn limit- of tickets may be extended until June lBih. This remarkably low rate to the Cres cent City of tho Southwest will uo doubt bo tskou advantage of by a large number of people a? the rates are open ones and the tickets can be used not only by the Confederal Veterans, but by the public , tit large. Any ticket agent of the Seaboard Air Ltne will give full information as to rates and sohedule upon ap plication, or same can be eeoufttd by addressing M>. C. B. Walwortb, A. ?r. Pr A., S?v*naah, Ga. .1 & St. S&enson, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER, CAMOBl^ 5r<3. Flans and ?pscificalion* furnUhed. Plate-glass stor# fronts a - speoiallty. j Work ?uperlntended Jan. 9 tf, ICE, ICE! I will an Ice : House About April ret in rear of Gqisenheimer's i i^rr^u're Store ana solicit the pafron&ge of all ice purchaser*; My prices will be for Ice at the toe House; my delivery" wagon will be run ag an ac commodation to my customers. On Sundays the lea House will be opi ned at 7 o'clock a. m. * *n4 olosed at. 2 p. m Respectfully. Q. W. CROSBY. Mayoh Mth, IOCS. STATEMENT of The Bank of Camden, (5a- mi>m, $. ?. The condition of iba Bank of Camden at the close of business, April 30tf?, 1903l RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, $189.378. 92 Bonds 27)000.00 Cfcah on band and in other . Banks 76,516.08 Real' Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 3,006 75 $296,901 75 LIABILITIES. Capilit 125,000.00 Surplus and profit? 01,290.6$ Dtpoftlts .? 204,16175 Dividend* uop?|d 1*500.00 Due toother U*Dk*? 3,959.32 *295,901^75 ..... I, fli H Y.titce>.. CiihUr of the above named batik, do eoleiooly ?we?r thai the foregoing ?iatement i* true anrt correct to the beaV of tny knowledge a ad belief. Svtorn to before me, thi? 30th day of April, 1903. C. W. Bl rob more, ft.. a.] Notary PobUo. Atve?tf Correct, H O. Carnaoo, ) A. 0. V Diteau/a. Lost. A. stick pin, with ruby and pearl?. Urwur'jl ?v|tl ho puiit. Cult at l'bc Chronicle ollioo. Don't forget the ??Spot Ounli S'aughtiT ShU'" on next i u < sday nt jFlio Fatuous Gilt Kdj.;0 Store Trespass Notice. AM persons uro hereby forbidden to trunpue* n? y land* ?1tn at??"? 1 in Flat Rock and HhIIhio TownHlilptj, by |)A8.sill*j; through them or for the pt i r)n>*??* of hunt iiiKt ti.-shing, hauling or for any other pur p080 whatsoever without my |?<m minmon. Any or?o \iot<Uintf this notice will l>o prosecuted to tho full extent of the luw. \,. i-. G'l> burn, April 17, 1908. Important Notice. Notice Ik hereby given that in nr eort'unco with the law governing the same the quarterly meetings of the County Board ol Commissioner* will bo held on tho first Monday.) in January, April, July and October, but ali other meetings of tho Board will ho held on Wednesdays, after the ljrnt Monday of each month and that all hilt# must be filed with the Supervlaor tho day before the meetings Or they cannot lie acted upon. By order of the County Corami8?ioner?. J. M. 80WELL, Supervisor. April 9tb, 1908, 1|B Meeting. Camden Casket. & Co|n Factory. Camden, 8. C., April 15th 1908. A meeting of the Stockholder* of the Camden Casket & Coffin Factory will Ha held at the office of the Corporation oh the lAth day of May* 1008, to oonilder tht proposition to increase the Capital Stock to ($75000) Seysuty-flve Thousand Dollars. By order ol tl?s J 4 BOARl> OF DIRECTORS. Attest t C.F. ROSSI ONOL* Secretary. NOTICE OF ELECTION. Whereaa, by <& act of the General Aa aetttbly enacted at the iMt ?ea?ien they** r>1 enfcftUd (,An *<!t w wiWm Hm> Trustees of School District Number One of Kerahaw Oounty to issue bonds for the purpose of refunding ihe present bended indebtedness thereof and to inv prov? and erect school buildings," among other thinga it la provided as follows : "That the Trustees of fcicbool District Number Ono of Kershaw Codnty are alau hereby empowered and authorised to iaaue and aell, in addition to the bonds provided for in the preceedint section, coupon bonds of ?ala School District In a further amount, not exceeding eight thonsand dollars (|B000,J as Ihoy may doem necessary for tho purpose of Im proving, rep&lrina. enlarging, erecting <*hd equipping school buildings in said Distriot, M said Trustee# tuay deem ad viaable. Provided, that the Question of issuing the bonda authorised in this sec tion shall first be submitted to the quali fied voters of aaid school District at an i election btf"held to determino whether i said bdnda ah nil be issued or not,- as hereafter provided." -Sec. 4. ? * ? "11 ft majority of the votes caat at said election shall bo for J the issuing of the coupon bonds provided tor in section two (2) hereof, the said Trustees may isaoe said bonds, or such an amount not exceeding eight thousand dollars ($800G) aa they deem requtsite I for the purpose set forth In said second section, payable to bearer, to run for a period not exceeding thirty years from date of iaaue, bearing interest not exceed- < ing five per centum per annum payablo awwwsfty. I I. In peranance of the terms of the said act an election will be held in School District N umber One of Kershaw County on Thpradav. tho i 1th day of Mav, 1903, ?.upon the qnestion of issuing bonds in an amount not exceeding eight thousand dollars ($8000) for the purpose aet forth in aaid act aa above quoted. Only quali-' fled voters residing in said Dli trict Js um ber One will be entitled to vote. The Gril* will bo opened at the Camden Over* ouse (adjacent to the former market) between tho hours oi eight (8) o'clock a., m. and foar (4) o'clock p. m. Two s*t? of tickets will be provided at the pot le. an equal nttmhfE *>( each, on one aefe of which will be printed "For the iaJmiSg of Boiuts" end on the other "Against the toentngof Honds." * - ? Tlie fuliowlng perwowa hase beenap-. po'nted to actaa managers at aaid elec wl A. 8chrock. K. B. Won, D. F. Dixon. ' By order, of Board of Traateee for " Distract Ratal** One of Kershaw At The famous Silt (St/yc Store That our friends in tlio country a? well as our friends in town limy havo a bettor opportunity to secure their share " of the Slim ghter ottering, we have decided to make TUESDAY OF EACH P Special Sale day and wliile Genuine Bargains e^n ho obtained Every Day in the week at our Store, T&B3dJ? WILL BK ' .... ~l ? J'' SPOT CASH SLAUGHTER DAYS. L If space would allow. 'we could mention ?many y mw? special bargains in which all would be interested, but let it"" suffice to say tliat wo will have just tho tilings you need, and at prices that will wore thru please. Oorne to see and- - come early in tho, day that you may get somenf tho BlSftlT OF THE PLUMS; aud should the rush be too great, we will see to it that only as many will be admitted at a itme a# can find comfortable standing room. \ ' M^iiL - OUR SLAUGHTER COUN' ? v. m>- ' '? " : ..*?*?' .will ever be ladened with the CREAM OF BAHQAINS. end you can therefore come confidently expecting to buy at leas than value, having our guarantee tlut ::yQu:mU:o6iM 3 disappointed. Remember That Every Tuesday Will Be Slaughter Day until Further Notice. sv OUR REGULAR LINE Op SPRING AN1> GOODS 18 ALL THAT OOULD BE* DESIRED a* tfcey , are of the ~ ? T jMewcst ow LATEST STYLES, HIGHEST v. ixjjujTtx.T n? QUALITY AND LOWEST PHIOES Earnestly soliciting your patronage, wo are 'v?^j^i|Reflpectfall y and Truly, P. S. Rtm?mb?r, Mothers, your b*biet. All It^ottaW to ?