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ANNOUNCEMENT! Wo fcfcg to aim >upcQ thut u'l* liuvo oppruui up iii the Opera H.msc store (1101 lit Hide) with u full liue ol Fresh (Iro corios to replenish our xtoek. Everytbing you vill uoed. Now go ?(1h coining in daily, "The Pure Pood Store." It RUCK & LANG JiO??l Vwf, Mr. Sowell Suggeated for Magiairate. We, tho voters of Huflilo Town ship, present tho mtino of Mr J. M. 8 >well (or MAglairnte. (,\>uic out M'. H>well, we need you, Votera Auditor ll/iey The past fow weeks liavo been a busy tiuas with Auditor, ltihon. The yarlous township hoards of esHessors snd the county board of equalization liavo btcn in hobsIo" and that moans a whol- lot of woik for all concerned. A Good Treasurer, One of tho best Treasurer* the C.raden Baptist Church lias ever had is Mr. T. E. Goodnle. The eu vilope s\stem is employed to col lect the Pastoi'a salary and tho va rious benevolent objects of the Church, aud Mr. Goodale is tireless in bis management of this part of theChurch work. To him is largely due the credit for the excellent condition of the Church finances. Cuts of Qur City Fathers. Wo regret that the cuta of our City Fatheis used in the paper to day do not ahow up more plainly than they do. They are really verj fine cuts hut are better adapt, ed for use on smooth writing pa per, the texture of news not being olose enough to bring out minute. 1}' the fine features. The response bility for this defect lies with the engraving company as explicit di rections were sent as to what "lino'* of cut was desired. Mr. Boon Leaves the Jail Mr. John Boon, the faithful old Jaijer who for a number of years has served in -that capacity lias been forced by infirmity to give up the work there and left on Monda) of last week to live with his son near DeKalb, Mr. Boone was -a brave Confederate soldier- and the same fidelity to duty which charac terized him during the war - was manifest in his management of the jail. He was faithful in every par ticular, and wo regret exceedingly to see him leave*.. Mr. John Cook has Mr. Boon's place at the jail MEETING OF D. A. R. ? The April meeting of the Hob kiik, Hill Chapter D. A. R. was held on Thursday afternoon at the resi deuce <>f Mrs. C. J. Shannon, Sr., her daughter, Mis. R. Y. Steedman, being hostess. In the absence of the Recording Secretary the Re gent requested Mrs. 8. R Adams to act in her place. Jt proved a most pleasant occnsion, and matters of interest wero discussed. The Re gmt stated* that she had appointed Mrs. Theodore Purler, of Charles ton, an associate member of the Chapter, to represent the Chapter at the ceremonies attending the presentation of. the Flag by the Daughters of the AnoariciU Revo lution in 8?uih Carolina, to the Battleship bearing tho honored name. A very floe^aper was pre pared and read by Miss L. 8. Net ties on Benedict Arnold, which was much appreciated. After partak ing; of delicious refreshments the Chapter enjoyed a beautiful rendi tion of "Ben Bolt," and all agreed that this meeting had been most successful in carrying out the as signed program of the Year Book. The occaaton was overshadowed by the realisation that since our last meeting ado of onr numbei .had been called away from her tnrtb'y tabofi, and wiih saddened voices it was resolved: ? That in the death of Mrs. Mar. garet Alexander lloCrelab*, Hob? kirk HiliCbapter mourns the loss of oneof her earliest members ;ftJUJ?ho m awr rwdy ?o Assist -? by word aod dp*d in?any tntorert oouneolod with (he woik, who was ever re aponeive to Datj'e call, and whose thctrfal presenceJfr* <loocrefo ir.Isse^7 TfiioTved^ Turther ? ?* Thai a blank pags in our min tiles be Inscribed with ber earns Md dtub. Beo. Hor Rent. One 6 room Cottage on L*(ayelt< A venur. Two 5-rooro Cottages ou Mill St. Por Sale. One (? room Dwelling tunl 4 acre lit ou Kair Street- in the city of (/iiinfit u. ToU property li*8 u frontage of 376 feet on Fair St. and the natm* on Mill S'. Tuo piice and itrnic are right. A good opportunity foi r Urgiiii iit < ii.\ ptopi'tly. ? C P. DuBobp, R^tW KiUtC Agent. Tho Sociability ltun to Pinohurst. It in the intention of those Lav iug iu charge the Automobile Socia bility run lo Pioeburat to start from Columbia at 3 p. iu. next Monday the 18'.!), ppending the night in Camden, and leaving on I'uesday morning at 8 o'clock for Piuehurat. An avora?e rale of 18 miles per hour from Camden to Pinohurst will cover the distance by 5 o'clock in the afternoon, allowing an hour for lunch. - ^ The route from Qamden, j?ill be vis. Mar.villo to Bishopvilie, thenc*" to Lydiu, Hartvill^i Darlington, So ciety Hi.l, Cheraw and Bookings ham, N. C. Raising a Chicken. [The following contributed-by a friend will be rea.i with much plemure by those who are acquainted with the dimcuUiel of raiding chickens.] f ,AU things considered, from beginning t'> ending, Hatching and catching, and foedh-g and tending. Chasing and killing, and scalding and picking* There's u great deal of work about raising a chicken. Watching the hen while she's doing the hatching, Watching her, too, while she's eating and scratching. Guarding 'gainst hawks and polecats and pus, Driving off-crows and strange dogs and ..... cats, Always ready to give something a lick i?g. There's a great deal of care about raising) a chicken. Capt. T. W. Sligh Mr. Editor: ?I was surely shock ed and pained to hear of the sad death of my old friend and com rade in-arms, CUpt. T W. Sligh, which occurred in Camden, S 0\ Comrade S;igh whs a lieutenant iu Company G, 7'h S. C. Iwialllon , Hagood'a brigade, where he remain ?d for the four jears that tried men's souls. Always ready for duty, tic fought many hard battles, hut I don'; think he ever received h scratch. He was a kind, warm* hearted man and a moro gallant orj braver soldier never carried asworn^ into biltle. The writer was assocl ated with him for aoveral years as a board of oountv officials, when I learned his kiud and generous dis position as a public o 111 c i a I as well as a soldier. |*eace lo his ashes.? Whito Oak correspondcnco Fair field News. Committees Appointed. The following committee Appoint* mente havo been made by Mayor Itrasington : Ways and Means?C. H. Yates, Chairman ; W. E. Johnson, S. M. Mathis. Polic* Department.? K J. Lewis.; Chairman; H. Gladden, 8. @.1 ?erop. fire Department. ? W. K. John sod, Chairman ; E. J. Lewie, H, T. Qladdt d Sanitary Department. ~S. C. Zemp, Chairman ; II. T. Gladden, C. H. Yates. INrkt.? E. J. Lewie, Chairman; S; O. Zeinp, 9. M. Malhif. Street Department.? W. K. John ? on, Chairman; S. C. Zemp, E. J. ? ?;?~?? 1 ? Water, LighV Steerage.?8. M. Mathis. Choinn iu; W. E. Johnson, C. H, \ atep. Auditing Ci>ipmUte^-rC.^ H. E. Johnson.* City Property ?H. T, Gladden, Chair m to \ 8. M. MalUli, E. Ut?T "rr-; ?"*' rr&'zr? ? v NEW CUT FATHERS Camden. Chin (cm h orn:-of lu-.Ht h auti fnl c t ei ia ibo 8 ,uMi, In ilu? (M i l u' | nrt of lltr Sittio . m tl?re? ruilfou U,<lu? Sca'ioaiiI, ^'tuiht'fu and \lluni c I'tihft 18 p trhii)s in ut)>l out <1 -i'v. (Jn(D(Ul) h.\? ii p puJuU .ii of 6,0<'0 uofrpiuble C II YATE8, Alderman Ward 4 8. M. MA TH IS, Alderman Wa.rd 2 people It lias an admirable climate, boing .">00 foot above sea l< vol and situated as it.io in the midst i.f tho pino bolt. Abundance of puro water supply, modern ru<1 sanitary sewer age BjBttm. Broad streets well laid oft and bliaded wjlb onlc and elm trees Five beautiful parka, lluud UK 8 0. Z!<Mi\ AkUrman War J 6 s DR H F IM.VWWION, Mayor B- J, LEWIS, AMertuau Ward 8 Camden. f">rre churoltiH of all denomination* Muny pointh of hit>torib interns) ThiOo 1 ?\r^tourist IiouIh, two K" ^ coureva uiol polo lloUla Two strong I uiiI<h, two lui^o Cotton inille, on iuii|, ico factory, brick plant, t?o tire compHuifct*. Gaiottwcll l\re u'urm ayn^ W. K JOHNSON, Aldertiifti) Ward 5 H. T. GLADDEN, Alderman Ward \ tero, Southern Boll Tele phono bjb torn. Thin mukea Camdon one of tWo most desirable plnoen in the Stato. TUo charm of colonial life and tradition, Caimlen wants and ofTurn excellont opportunities for the eetab lishuiont of additional induitritB. Write to tha Major for particulars. ui,u r. nrfiHinmon, mayor, was boru in L*ucaBter county Oct 7, 1873, and is the son of Uev. and Mra. J. T. Brasirgton When Dr Brasington was fivo years of age bia piirenta moved to North Carolina remaining there until ho was seventeen, at wh'ch time tiny made their residence in tho town of Korshuw, 8. 0., when Dr. BrawinKton entered the Kentucky School of Medicine in Louisville, graduating there as a first honor wan in Ju ty, 1897 For two years after his graduation he practic? d his profusion in Kershaw county. For the past ten years ho has resided in Camden where he has been very successful in the praotice of his profession as woll as several business enterprise He hag served two years as Alderman from Ward 3. Ho was electcd Mayor without opposition. Dr. Drasington is brim full of pusb, energy and 20th century progress. -Tho cltieens of Camdon are expecting some great things of Muyor Braeington, and in this wo feel that tboy will not be disap ponted. Ho is nn enthusiastic prohibitionist and a member of the Baptist Cburoh. ^ Mr. H. T-Gladden,. Alderman from Ward 1 was born in Fail field County and is 62 ycam of ago. Mr. Qlad <ren came lo Camdon about twenty years ago and cngageil in farming. For the past ten years ho has been in the mercantile business, fie has served threo terms as Alderman from Ward 1 which shows that the citizens reoog jiize in him a faithful public servant. Ueligiousiy Mr, Oladdon Is a Baptist. ^ Mr. 8. M. Mathis, Alderman from Ward wan born in Camden Aug. 27, 1876, When he was about four years of age his parents left l-fupden to reside in Lancaster. In 1902 Mr. Mathis returned to Camden, taking a posi tion as clcrk at tho Seaboard depot. In 1903 he accepted a similar position at the Norhwestorn depot under Mr. G. H Lenoir In 1904 he was made agent of this road and has held that position ever since. Under Mr. Mathis this road has done a good business. (lis early education was obtained in tho sohools in Lancaster coun ty. He was engaged for several year# in the printing business. Mr. Mathis is a young mau of modern ideas and will mako a good Alderman.* He is a member of tho Littleton Street Methodist Church. Mr. B J Lewip, Alderman frmu Ward 3, was boru in Camden June 80, 1866. His entlro life has been spent in Oamden and therefore knows the needs of the c ty as well as any man In it. He is a straightforward, con scicntioua geniltninn and will look alter the interests of tho city as conscientiously as he does his own. He has made merchandising his special business in life and 6 years ago he was taken as a partner in the shoe store of Mr. F R Mathis. He is a loading member of tho Baptist Churoh and is ever ready to assist in any work for the good Lof the Church or community. In Mr Lewis tho city will have a splendid Alderman. ^ Mr. 0. H Yates. Aldetman from Ward 4, is recognized as being one of oui yery best and most conservative oueiness men. He was born in Cheraw Sept. 1, 18p3, and ia a descendant of one of South Carolina's ante bel lum governors. In his early childhood his parents removed to Charleston to reside and his cduoation was ob tained in tho schools on Movint pleasant and in Charleston. After his graduation he reoelved sov< n years of busi ness experience in Charleston. He came to Camden twenty one years ago to acoept the position of cashier of the Bank of Camden and has held that poai<ion continuously since that time, and therefore the beat years of his life have been spent here in Camden. He is a ponial, polished gentleman. His good bucioess qualifica tions and experience will be a valuable apset in the management of the^oity'a business. * Mr. W. R. Johnson, Alderman from Ward 5, was born in Lancaster oouniy March 27, 1852, and is the seo-. ond eon of Mr W- B- Johnson and Miss A. A. Cunningham. H;b boyhood days were spent at Liberty Hill, this county. At thp ago of 18 he went to Y^kviHe 1? attend King's Mountain Military School.- Aftor graduation ho c'troe lo Camden and has livf'd hefo evbrsinoe. For 12 yoara Mr. Johnson served as salesman for various dry goods (trios For tho past 20 years he has been in business for himself. He also owns a plantation and ttfkes a great intcrec t in f irming Mr. Johnson is ono of those splendid highttinod gentlemen who do not know how to do a wrong intentionally. He ?* very fond of innoceDt amusement, especially bunting. Mr. Johnson sa^a his eupremo raiihly jjey is to be out iiMhc woods with his dog and gun. This is his second term aa Alder man, He ia a tnembor of tho Rpiscopal Church. \ Dr 8. C Zemp, Alderman from Ward fi, ia tho sixth son of tho late Dr F. L Zamp. He was born March 2, 1868. His early education was received from Mrs M C Thomason and Profa Jamison and McOandlesa. He learned the drug business under hia father aftor which ho had charge of tho drug store of W 8 Stokes, of Wab terboro. From there ho went to tho who'eBalo drug store of Dowie & Moise, Charleston, where for 4 years he had charge of the prescription department. From there he matriculated in the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating there in 1896, since which time be haa practiced bta profession contin uously in this oiry. H? i? nQ* chairman of the City Board pf Health He has aerved aa aeerotary of the Ker shaw County Medical Association for 8 years. For a number of joars I)r Zemp waa Captain .of the Kershaw Guards and is now Surgeon with the rank of Major in the medical department of National Guards. He has been in the militia for 16 jcaip, having Joined as a private under Capt W M Shannon. He is a mombcr of the Methodist Church * Our now City Fathers w< re tworn into office last Monday night. They area splendid aet of officers whose motto we btlie^vwill be: "Camden first, last ond all tho time." Citiaens Call on Mn^or Br^Lsington On Tursday i ven\ng about thirt? five of the citia*ns called on Dr. Si K. HrAHingion lo congratulate him on hit election and lo wish him a successful term as Mayor of Cam* d( n. AfUr congratulations were over Dr. Brasington addressed the gath ering ami served delicious refresh mcnts. Alderrosn 8 M. Mathis at so, made a brief bl^t" interesting ad dress.? JToilce To Veterans. Mrs. Q, H, l>no1r, President of the John D. Kennedy Chapter L' D. C , wlstiss all veterans, or ibeli eldest lineal descendant who would liku the Cross of Honot'.io *9^ wlthout delay to 3fra7 8. Logan Lang, Camden, S. C , for blank* to All oft* lor ?*??. These Cross*! lo 10lb of Mafi Pastor Culled. At a oonfcretico of the members of lite ftaptisi Chuich lant Sunday morning a call to tho pastorate of the Chcrch was extended to Rev. Mr. Liwsou of Johnaton. It la not jel known whether ho will ac cept or not. Dinner to Confederate Veterana. The Julin D. Kennedy Chapter II. I). C. la arranging to glre on tbe 10.b of If ay a dinner to tfce Confederate vetertne of KeretraW county, and the Chapter earneatl) r<queeta etety te'erau lu tha coinr ty to asnd at once their save and poat oftlce addreae to lira. R. K. Sill, Ctmder, ao that special Invi tations may be amt to -eaob one of them to tfcle dinners-frfca Chap ter bega that tha veterans attend to thie AT ONCE. [Other Oamdtn paper# are r#? ?0?i )' * .3 For 8ale ? )fMty loos of CoUoo Seed Meal At $99 00 f. o. b. Camden. J as. DeLoaohe dc Co. FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY TRANSFERRED. We the undersigned having sold- our insurance businees to Mr. Q. H. Lenoir wh?h to tran?fer oar good will also. Any business intrusted to htf aire Will be appreciated. __ R M. KENNEDY. Jr., H O CARK18QN. Jr. TO THE INSURING PUBLIC He*log bought ont the above insurance business and, representing some of the olflfSI and mwv rtlh(l?!f comrariir* in tHs country and ScglanU, also good bonding or surety companies, l^tcspeotfailj solicit ft share of yoo* Aftttll, UK, Every Man, Woman And Child In 1 Camden and Kershaw County To Come to Our Store and Let Us Show You What Hatch less Bargains We Have in Beautiful Spring Goods. All the Novelties in Spring Dress Goods, Mercerized Otto mail, Cotton Voile, Foieeett Silk, Fu^i 8ill<, Satiiv McsHuline and a full lino Black Silk in Me8saline and Tuffeta. Wash Goods. Beautiful line of Galeta, Ginghams, Percales, Madras, American Prints, Etc, and White Goods of all kinds - You ought to soo tlioso White Figured Madras and Checked Nainsook at 10c yd. Linen Table Damask. m Wo aro overloaded with Linen Table Damask and are of? fering some big bargains in this line. ^ Domestic Goods. P ? ?' y.ajfin-fr^p iy.-v S5 We have some good things in Bleached Goods?EiigUeh Longcloth, Nainsook finished Cambric, Sheeting, Etc, at prices to ploase. j Straw Hats. Big lino Ladies', Men's and Children's Hats in Peanut Straw, Pan Ladies' and aina, Palmetto, Straw sailers, and e w sli<ipe* iu *. 1 Children's ready-to-wear Hats. Justin ; n;;-: <? ?? ; -j-4 < Nice lino Mattings and Qrex Rugs and ? ? ,. Gent's Furnishing; Goods . ? ?H ;; "Shoes for Everyone in the Family." Nice line Shirts, Underwear, Ties, Etc., for Men and Boys. ??? ; ?? . ? ? v. ? ' ?: ? ? ? ?????.* * Full Line Farm Supplies And Fertilizers of all kinds, tit closest cash prices or on ap - * % proved paper. ii Come and let us all of our departments; it m ?: jSB ijf.-S: ?- -t4 - ? ?? - ;.rv ssagggm:: v -z- ^ ... ?"? :??? '? ' '? "1 . ' P. T. Villepigue,