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"WILD JOHN STARNES" STRANGE MAN IS DEAD TUN \VIM> MAN OF 4 IIKItOKKtt fOl'NTV l'ASHEH TO THK (JIIKAT 'HKYONI>. I /. - , ?' . Olio Uhcrokco'H moHt valuable in the cIuIiiih of being the moat Jntoj-eBtlng county in tho atato lb gouo. "Wild John" Hlaruuti, for yoara tho great curloulty of thin purl of ilio country, I'hiuokee'a wild man, is dead- Hume dayn ago it wiib discovered that "Wild John," ho wuh commonly known, wan vory ill with pneumoniu. Uu wan captured and brought to tho coun ty homo where lie wuh kept until Bulurday when deuth came. He wuh hurled Sunday. -"1 Much conjecture hub heeu engag od In concern lug tho wild man und ha ban long been tin object of cu rloHltyi many going to lilu den In tho wt Ideal und moat aecludud pnrt of tho county In tho hope# of get' ting anight of him. Many have tried and failed while curloalty ha# prompted many to Heek to obtain a photo of him but ho far ate there la any record the picture accompa by lueaua of Mm prowesa with the Run and fishing tuckk*. Practical- i ly thu only mean* of ?v?r tempting him from big Iuii waa a pint or <iuart bottle of rye or corn unci then he wa? kk ahy as an awkward aehool girl. His eyea, piercing and | keen an thou** of a hawk were ever on the alert, watching for aome false move or treachery on the part of a vlHilor and tliere in little doubt hnt that he would ahoot aud Hhoot to kill in the days when he watt physically at hia beat, had any at 'crnpi been made to take him into custody. Good ? homes were offered hi in time aud time again but tie would never accept and although he waa one time captured and taken to the home of a relative, he escaped and wont ba<*k to hi* former mode of living, burrlcdalng himself in hia hut like u limited animal after a hard chase at laat brought to bay. Some conception of the life he liv ed may be gathered from the lo ture, showing hia dress, all of hia ? lollies being made of the skins of anlhialu lie had ulaln and hia houae being conatructed of a gooda box. 1L la slated at the county home that when brought there It waa much agalnat hia' will aud great trouble waa experienced with him. Cut furnished by courtesy nylng this story 1b the only one ever obtained by any man, of the hermit. It isv stated that John Starnes, when a young man of some twenty years, took up his abiding place in utter seclusion, far from the "voice of the maddening crowd" and' haB lived there Bince. All kinds of ru t mors have been heard as to what caused this strange action but it is commonly believed that the her mit was disappointed in a love af fair and became mentally unbalanc ed as a result. . It was almost impossible to en gage him in conversation. "Vie was shy as a deer, never comiifg to town and never being seen. He lived of The Gaffney Ledger. . r .It was impossible to keep him In bed and when left alone he would leave the bed and crouch in one cor ner of the room like ahunted ani mal with head bowed and hands clasped. It Is stated by the super intendent of the county farm that the poor unfortunate begged with tears In his eyes to be allowed to get out on the ground and left to die. He pleaded to be released from the "house. He seemed to crave the feel of the earth and the house and Its covering affected him deeply. Death occurred Saturday night and thus passes one of the strangest figures ever known in Cherokee county. Wild John is no more. ?Gaffney Ledger. Notice to Executors, Admin istrators and Guardians Executors, guardians and admin istrators are reminded that the law requlros an annual statement to the Probate office of the condition of the estates in their charge. In pome cases this has not been done and the attention of these officers ig called to the following sections of the law bearing upon the sub ject: "Section 2666. Executors or ad ministrators shall annually, while any estate remains in their care or custody, at any time before the first day of July of each year, ren der to the Judge of Probate of the County from whom they . ob tained letters testamentary or let ters of administration a just and true account, upon oath, of the receipts and expenditures of such estate, the preceding calnndar year, which, when examined and approv ed, shall be deposited with the In ventory and appraisement, or oth er papers belonging to such estate, in the office of said Judge of Pro bate, there to be kept for the in spection of such persons as may be interested In the estate. "If any executor or administrator should neglect to render such an nual accounts he shall not be enti tled to any commissions for his trouble In the management of the said estate, and shall moreover be liable to be sued for .damages; by any person or persons Interested in iuch estate. "Sec. 2666. When an administra tor or executor, appointed by the Judge of Probate, shall negleat to Snake his anhUal return within the lime prescribed In Section 2666 of this Chapter, it shall be the duty of the Judge of Probate forthwith Co cite him or her so to do; and upon hie or her neglect or refusal to render such account within 20 days from the service of the said citation, such defualter shall be ad judged In oontempt, and the Judge of Probate U empowered and \re quIred to Issue his attachment a anch defaulter, and he or 1 purge suoh contempt by fffiiTlSS* lS*? ? Sm not exceeding twenty dollars for each and every day during which such default may continue... And in case of such recusant administrator, he may further revoke the letters of administration: Provided, that upon good and sufficient cause shown before such Judge of Pro bate, he may excuse the omission on the part of such executors and administrator to make the return required In this Chapter within the time herein limited, and the said Judge of Probate may give to such executor or administrator so in de fault a reasonable time within which to file his return, not exceed ing sixty days. "Sec. 2672. All guardians of es tates appointed by the Judge of Probate shall render to him an annual account of their actings and doings, as executors or administra tors are required by law to do, and upon making default shall forfeit their commissions. "Sec. 2673. Any Judge of Pro bate shall have power to pronounce a decree against any guardian by him appointed, upon final account, which shall authorize such proceed ings against the sureties of such guardian as may be taken in the like cases against the sureties of an administrator." All executors, administrators and guardians who have neglected to tnake the returns as required by law are requested to do so before the first of July. W. L. McDowell, . vJudge of Probate. <? Juno 22, 1911. Notice of Final Discharge. Notice jfl hereby given that one month from this date?on Satur day, July 15th, l$U, i will apply to the Judge of Probate of Ker shaw County for a Final Discharge 1 as guardian of the estates -of my ' children, Sophie E. Richards, An nie R. Richards, Lai Q. Richards, Marlon Richards, Abe Richardo, John Richards, James Richards and Priolesn Richards. / Oallie E. Richards, J una U. i.U -1 m..0"**""' AVANT CAltfJHT IX TKXAH. Man Wuiil^l hi Tlllh Stale <*??ii>K I IliU'i' Alt ,Mlt?t'd Xitliii . CanWi'ou, TuX.ut, Juijo 20. \\ U. AvaiU, alius WiliiuM Benjamin. Wctii arrested bore lod(iy l?y Sheriff Hooks. Availt ib wanted iu (iuorge low,1, j?, t;,, where he wun tried for murder wail convicted of muiislaugh* icr. Following l?is conviction, (ho cage WUH appealed Ullti the SOIl tenco wuh affirmed. Upon hearing of tho affirming of 111m case, Avaut, uccoiupanied by his wife, fled to this state about a your ago. When arrested today, he wan on tfaged iu selling sewing machines, and WUH located at a boarding es tablishment, Upon hits arrest by (lie sheriff he admitted that he wuu Avant, and uaid ihat lie would K-'? back to South Carolina without requisition papers. He Ih about ?(& years of ago and la of good up Pwuranco. M;\NI,V BHKK. Death of Yiiuiik Man W'lio Foriuer ly Lived in This County. i'a&oiuiicl Nowh and Scout. Mr. Basil Manley Bruce divd iu a hospital in Columbia Wednesday mornWg of pellagra. Mr. Bruce luut 4Keii in tho hospital Tor sever al weeks, and it had been known by bin friends for several day# that there wan no poKHible chance for bin recovery, so his death was no surprise, but extremely Had. Any death iH Bad, but to see a young ma:t, with seemingly such a bright future, c-qt down ho early in life is doubly sad. Mr, Bruce whh born near Heath Springs In 1880, and made a re markable business career. At |Jie ugo of 17 he was manager of nie Stevens Mercantile Co., at Bethune, S. C., later he was mnnager of the Shannon, Stevens, Boykln Company, at Cheraw, which position be held until that company closed out its business. Then Mr. Bruce came to Pageland and organized the Car olina Supply Co. He held the man agement of this company until about six months ugo when bis health fulled him, and he was forc ed to give up his work. He was burled at lleatb Springs Thursday by the side of bis elder "brother, who died some years ago. A large number of friends and rela tives gathered at the cemetery to pay their last respects to their de parting friend. Mr. Bruce married Miss Lillian TruoBdelle of Lugoff, who with three small children survives him. I'lrst Cotton Blooms. The first cotton bloom we have seen this season was picked yester day morning from tho "farm" of Master Vernon McDowell. A few minutes after seeing this bloom Rev. J. W. Smith, of Beulah brought to our office two blooms?a white one and a red one, the red one being one day older than the white one. These, however, were not the first ones from Mr. Smith's farm as he informs us that he observed some last Week. ? - ? ?' ? ?; IjO\v Houiul Trip Fares. From Camden, via Atlantic Coast Line. Tickets on sale July 7, 8 and 9, 1911. . $22.46, Atlantic City, N. J., ac count Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Final return limit July 20, which may be extended to August 20th, by depositing ticket and paying $1.00. Rochester, N. Y., $29.30, Ac count A. A. O. N. Mystic Shrine. Final return limit July 18, which may be extended to August 16th, by depositing ticket and paying $1.00. International Convention, United Society Christian Endeavor, Atlan tic City, July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, 1911, the N. W. Ry. of S. C. #'111 sell round trip tickets via A. tl L., on July 3, 4 and 6, from Camden at $22.46 with return lim it July 19, but tickets may be ex tended to August 16th by deposit with Joint agent and payment of $1.00. i These rates are open to 1 the public. For illustrated booklets descriptive of each of the above ci ties and trips" and for Schedules, Pullman reservations, etc., call on S. M. Mathls, Ticket Agent, Cam den, 8. C. ? For the Purpose of Ad vertising Ox Hnw frm tM? c?ty who wUo tW? wliJ MwMmib Mk Mt?fuy Wy 0? iNiiX wh wgUMtW Fdl Cww, ?r by Tva Ititoi wke eeek wifl Ukt ? Sb?U Cmm, -ut >- ?? t- - . _ ? _ fw wriim, ex.. >Mrm L. NmI V?????. MkW 1 Spartanburg Butineu College, fiiJ? i LWTTKit c akuikhs to meet ' * I Will <?u||it'i* 'loncilii'i' on <lnl> ;!? I ."ill I ill I'd' I )l'?' t'ilj. Till* UllUUtil 4 OH V I'll | ill II of till* I" VI- ! nil duller ('artlerb' AttHociiilion t?I ' . tliin slate, which is to Iiv held In ' Florence on July ;t, l and f?. proiu> lsi?? 10 lie most successful from ev- ! try blandpolut. There will hv a i number of dlstinuuUhed kuuui* und . speakers present, ami a most inter-j esting ami helpful program has boon! nrranged wlih supplementary. enter-| luluinentv am) social features of a 1 most delightful and attractive na i u ro. Thomas 10. \Vicker, of Newberry, president of live .association, haw ad dressed the following onen letter to the rural carriers of tne state: "Advices from every section of! the state Indicate that the couven-i iion at Florence, July ?'$, 4 ? ?nd f>, j will Ins tlio biggest and best convert- j Hon tlio association has ever held- j ; Tlio'*business men and the local t ar-i rlers at Florence are making elab-1 ' orate preparations for Llie outer- i ' talnmeut of the'delegates, and all j visiting carriers. A special tea- j lure of the ^ntertalnmont will bo-j a picnic, couplod with the famous | pine hark fish Bl.CW of the I'ee Dee i section. Other features of interest will he a grand parade of the mo ! torcycles mall riders of the State, ' and a rousing, hair - raising game.' 1 of baseball between the It. I'\ D's of the upper counties and those of Uir? lowvr counties. Don't nil:>s the , baseball if you want to laugh and grow fat. "The above has to do with the social side of the convention; the business side of the convention will be of considerable interest, because of the presence of a number of dis , tiuguished men, who will take a part in the discussion of questions ! that will come before the_conven (ion. i "Among those who are expected to be present are United States Senator IS. l->. Smith, Gov. Cole I,. lileaae, Llet. Uov. ('has. A. Smith, J p. u, Hyatt, president of the state.! Good ItoadB association; a repro- j sentatlve from the postofflce de-j partment, and an effort Is being, made to secure Or. IMatt ol the 15 | nlverslty of North Carolina, who la a distinguished good roads advocate and an orator of national reputa tion. 1 have Invited 1'. V. OeOraw, the 4th assistant postmaster gen eral, but I have not yet been ad vised whether he will come. I have also sent n special invitation lo each of the seven congressmen I of the state, and it is highly prob- | ' able that several of these will be j i present. "I wish In closing, to impress I the carriers ol the State with the I importance of this meeting. All carriers are urged to come, wheth I er members of the association or j not; don't forget that. There Is : much business of Importance to be I transacted. Among other things, ! you must be prepared to elect a j aew president for the ensuing j j?par." Winthrop College Scholarship unci . Entrance Examination. The examination for the award^ of vacant scholarships In Winthrop Col lege and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July7, at 9 A. M. Applicants must be not less than fifteen years of age. ^|ie" Scholarships are vacant after July 7 they will be awarded those making the highest average at this exam ination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for Scholarship ex amination blanks. Scholarships aro worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 2 0, 1911. For fur ther information and catalogue ad dress ' i Pres. 1>. B. Johnson, Ro?k Hill, 8. C. CITATION. State of Bouth Carolina, Cbunty of Kershaw. By W. L. McDowell, Esquire, Pro bate Judge. Whereas, BenJ. Halle made suit to me ,to grant him Letters of Ad ministration of the Estate of and effects of Mary H. Halle, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said Ma ry H. Halle, deceased, that they be and appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at CamdM)/ South Carolina, on Thursday^ July 6th next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon, to show cuase, if any they hare^ why the said Ad* ministration should not be grant ed. .? ' Given under my hand, this 2 2 nd day of June, A. Di, 19X1. # W. L. McDowell, JtuUfe of Probate for Kershaw Co. ^rUbllahe4 on the 23rd day of FJttMptfttf, In ^ iJnmden Cnrbni cle. ? . Notloe posted June 22nd, 1911, |?n Court. Houi<i)oo^ * j! . w- v' n- r?*st?-? ??! ?? ~ '"r"'~r:~"T WE IN THt run To SELL THE BEST H ov/ vL)5T^' close: lX MR. FARMKRi HASN'T A POOR IMKCK OF I1ARUWARK OFTKN COvST YOf FOUR times the price of it BE CAUSE YOU 11A I) TO LOSE A WHOLE LOT OF* TIME COM ING TO TOWN TO GET ANOTHER? BUY YOUR HARDWARE FROM US. AND YOU WILL SAVE MANY NEEDLESS. EXPENSIVE TRIPS AND MANY DOLLARS ON REPAIRS. WE SELL THE BEST HARDWARE BECAUSE IT PAYS US TO SELL AND YOU TO BUY THE BEST. . D. KENNEDY Slit* Minded 11 int. I hc <* 11ic* 1' wiiH cross that morii iiiK and was venting his wrath on tho pretty youug lady who manipu lated the typewriter. "Kverythlnn is in confusion on 111 y (leak," he said, testily. , "It al ways 1h." "You luslst that you don't want anything disturbed there," she re sponded, meekly. "Well, I don't wish my papers dis turbed, but 1 don't want this sheet of postage stamps left there." ??Where shall 1 put them?" she responded, demurely, as she took thom up. "Don't auk ho many question*," lif snapped. "Put them any whore out of my Bight." "Very well, Bir," slvo cooed, as softly 11 h a (Jove. And licking them with her prot ty red tongue, nhe stuck the sheet on IiIb bald head and walked out to seek a new situation. ?Houston Chronicle. Subscribe for The Chronicle. It taken a Rood deal of tt tinn to be a bread-winner these days. More people lay p on a rainy day than lay up for a rainy day. THE Great June Sale! At ? ? ? i i> i. ? ? ? Baruch-Nettles Co. This sale has been the most successful sale we have ever held. We have added this week' thousands of dollars worth of fresh new merchandise pur chased at a song. You will be pleasantly surprised at the new * J goods we have received during this mid-summer sale. You will wonder how we can dis pose of them. . The secret is: Low price on good merchandise. We continue this slaughter of fresh merchandise until July 1st, and on that date we shall offer the most valuable prizes ever given by any concern in. this city. ?zxr Baruch-Nettles Co. . ' '' Remember "This Store Sets the Pace."