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j^iirtal auti terminal 7jtma EAu4 b, MIS* LOUISfc Tr NETTLES . T.I, pU, 3|?.J Dou't Trouble. "There's u guying old and ruwty, Jiut ?tb good h'h uuy now; ?'Tin "Never trouble trouble Till trouble trouble* you." i>ont' yoji borrow sorrow; You'll Huruly huve your share; lit) dreams of sorrow Will find that sorrow's there. If you've got to curry, Walt till 'tin ut the door, For he who runh to meet It Taken up the loud before. if minding will not mend It, Then better not to mind; The beat thing lit to end it; Just leuve it nil behind. Then dou't you trouble trouble Till trouble- troubles you, You'll only double trouble ?And trouble othera, too." Minn I corona Humphries EtatertainiJ. o> ? On last Monday afternoon the pret ty country home of Mr, and Mra. C. N. Humphries wan filled with happy glrla and boys, the occasion' being Uie thirteenth birthday of Miss Lo rena, the bright and attractive young daughter of the house The gameeu were entered into with spirit, and then came the re freshments, and all did full JuBtice lo the bountiful spread. \ beauti ful birthday cake with thirteen can -dleB, formed tlio center piece of a table that waB ladened with all that , was tempting. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of this pleasant home were: Misses Iiuth Kirby, Blanche Catoe, Willine Brltton, Sal lie Pearce, Daisey Gard ner, Earnostine Bateman, Lela SmKh, Ijlla Smith, Jennie Hum phries, Kate Moseley, Ethel Hum phries, Bella Block, Luella Black wel, Henrietta Block, Sarah Hum phries, Bonnie Clarke, and Masters Thos. White, Ooger Smith, Docia Blrchmore, Malcolm Bateman, Ralph Dunn, Clarence Dunn, Sam Sowell, eharlie Sowell, Atha Ilinson, Troy West, Willie Humphries, Barnwell Black well, and Eugene Pearce. * * ? * * ? ? Bridge Party. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Lucy Shannon Boy kin was hostess at an lAformal, but charming bridge party. The house wan prettily decorated in potted plants and. black-eyed su sans. After several hours had been pleasantly vrhiled away in playing "society's favorite game," a deli cious salad course was served. Mrs. Boy kin had only two tables .of bridge which included the follow ing ladies: .Me&dames W. M. Shan non, Jno. W, Corbett, Belton Boy kin and horself at one table. Mrs. Douglas Richardson, Misses Betsy Boykin, Lula Cook Boykln, and Har riet Shannon competed ? for "for tune's favors" at the othor. Miss Mary Nicholson is visiting In Bethune. : - MImm MaigunH Jiuufcketl KulcituiiiH, On laat Monday evening Mitw Mar garet Hauukett waa "at homo" 10 (julle a nutuer of her young frteoda. The rain and darkneaa which pre vailed outbid*) did not drown the joy or ahadow the brightneaa with in, where happlneaa rolguod su preme,- The house waa beautifully, decorated for the occasion, the din ing room betitg pat ifctilarly attrac tive- in red and green. Many Interesting games wore play ed, and at 10 o'clock the young hon l?'bb aerved Ice cream, cakes and candy. Thoae Invited were: Misses Penny, Wren and Ida Hoyktn, Ellso Klrkland, Klizaeth ajid Ague* l')e? i'as?, Willie Belle Mackey, Kulalio Yates, Nancy Lindsay, Margaret Tay lor, Margarot Lenoir, Bailie Heard, lOllen Boykln, Khetta DeLoache, Harriet Nelson and Masters Kershav deLoaeh, Nettles Lindsay, Jauiea and Joan Zeinp, William and Lewla Bton oy, John Heath, Caleb Whltaker, Mortlmore an I Uievard Boykln, .Wil 11am and Withers Trotter, AdlckH Klrkland, John T. Mackey. A Merry Crowd (Joes to Darlington. On IttBt Tuesday afternoon quite a merry party left town to attend a daneo in Darlington, a town fam ed for the eliarm and warmth of it'B hospitality* the bewitching smiles and bewllderiug graces of it's pretty gills and the gallantry of it'a young men. Baoh member of the visiting party iB ready to at test that she sustained this reputa tion in every particular. The young ladles were chaperoned by Mrs. G. IS. Taylor, and included the follow ing: Misses Virginia Jones, Virginia and* Minnie Craig Taylor, and Jean Lindsay and Messrs. Burnet Whlta ker, liurnet Stoney, McWillle Boy kin, Irwin ^Joykin, Will Wallace, Marlon Zemp, Walter Taylor. After the dance a tempting sup per was serveii the Camden crowd at the.bome of Mr. and Mrs. Lang ston. ? "Long live Darlington" was echo ed from every touring car as they came home in the early dawn. ****** Saddle and l'addle Club Receiiilon. The Saturday afternoon reception at the Saddle and Paddle club was an unusually bright and pleasant affair with Mrs. Lucy S. Boykin and Ayss Maggie Beard as hostesses. The crowd was large, and all In a merry mood. The refreshments, which consisted of sandwlchs, crack ers and punch, were daintily serv ed and much enjoyed. These af fairs grow more and more popular, and Saturday afternoon is now a red letter day In the social calen dar. '? ****** Miss Anna Smith, a popular sales lady at Hlrsch Bros. & CJo., Is spend lug her vacation on Shlllvan's Is? tynd. v. Did you ever stop to think how much of the happiness of your home is due to .the groceries you buy? . A bad stomach will ruin the best disposition and poor quality food is the surest way to ruin your stomach. Use the finest food only and be SURE of making [YOUR home happy. It is the kind of groceries we sell that are creating the happy homes around you. Commence To-day. v*; .. ? ? ? ' ' <? ; ' /V " ' Bruce's -- "The Pure Food Store" Telephone 66. 1052 JVWa Street U ^ 11I?. Camde?y,S. C. MUn Maignrrt l^uuir Kut?*rt?lu?. Mi*u Margaret i?eiioir wa? hoe Umb at nit unusually large and pret ty party oil Tueaday evening, glvon in huiior of her two young coumIiih, MIshoH Mary and Klixabeth DeHautt* iurc, of Charleston. "rtallle Walker," "Wink," "Clap in and clap-out," and ail the old Umo kuiiiwb which time caunot wlther, nor cuHtomn atale wort) play ed and enjoyed. At 40:30 thoy wort) invited into the dining room, whoro they were wervod with cako and icon front four daintily appoint ed table*. Those who enjoyed th.? evening were; MliMtea Mary and Elizabeth l^e.Saubhuro, of Charleston, Marga ret Ford, of Georgetown, Ellen Hoy kin, Ellae Kirkland, Margaret HaUB kett, Khetta DeLoachO, Nan De Loauhe, Eulalle Yateh, Nancy Llnd say, Penny and Ida Hoykin, Harriet Neluon, Wrenna lk>ykin, Margaret Taylor, Kathrine Wallace, and Ma? tera John Porter, of Charleatop, Ker Hliaw, Hratton and Teddy deLoach, NettloH Lindsay, John and IJurnet Heath, William and Lewln. Stoney, Jaweu DeLoache, Jameu and Jean Zemp, Whit Lenoir, Caleb Whlta ker,. Adicka Kirkland, William and Withers Trotter, and Cantey and Charlie Villepigue, Mrs. J. T. llay Euterl?iiiH, * A delightful affair of the week was tho WodnoBday morning Bridge club, which met at the home of Mrs D. A. Boykln, on Fair street, with Mrs. J. T. Hay, Jr. as hoBteBB. The warmth of the hospitality wah Buch as to make the torrid weather Beem cool in comparison. Several hours were charmingly spent and at noon a dainty repast was served. ****** Mi?h. Homer Hluckwoll Entertained. The Misses Lenoir entertained at bridge on lost Thursday morning In honor of Mrs. Homer Blackwell, )t LaUrens, who is always a wel-^ come visitor in Camden, and the re npient of many social favors. The affair was one of the most enjoya-, ble of the week?the houso was at tractively decorated for the occas ion; tho large airy rooms proving a :ool retreat from tho August sun without. At noon a luncheon was served, consisting of a salad course, followed by cake and ices. Itio icore prize-?a pretty work bag, was won by Miss Harriet Shannon. The 4uest prize was a beautlfill^ center piece. Those present were hlesdames Ho mier Blackwell, F. B. Brooks, C. C. Whltaker, Douglas RlchardBon and MiBses Harriett Shannon, Mary Bur net, Mary Whltaker,- Adel Hay, Bet ty, Charlotte and Lula Boykin, Heu rlette Johnson and MIbs I_.ee, of Savannah. ****** Mrs. C. R. Spencer, of Mt. Olive, N. C., who has been visiting her sis ter, Mrs. John Boykln, have return ed to her home. Mrs. DeSaussure, of Atlanta, was also a visitor at "Mlllbank." These two sisters are pleasantly remembered in Camden, as" Misses Minnie and Jessie Ancrum both Bocial favorites, in this, their girlhood home. Mrs. A. E. Crane, of Brooklyn, N. Y? la visiting her mother, Mrs. S. E Goodale. As Miss Sallle Goodale, Mrs. Crane has many friends in Qai den who are always pleased to wel come her back. ~ Miss Lula Cook Boykin, who is at present making her home in Sum ter, but who, Camden is proud to claim as her own, is here, on a two weeks visit to her mother, Mrs. Lu cy S. Boykin. Miss Anna Belle Hinson and Mr. Charlie Walking, Miss Kate Murchi son and Mr, Carey Blue formed a pleasure party to Big Springs on Thursday. * Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and chil dren and Miss Carrie Friedham, of Hock Hill, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Heyman during the past week. Mr. G. C. Bruce and Mr. W. D. Barrett went to Big Springs . last Sunday for a day's outing. Mrs. Homer Blackwell, of Lau rens, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. M. Stoney, on Fair street. Mr. H. L. Watkins an<J family left lAst Wednesday in their touring car for the mountains. ? Misses Rhetta Wilson, Luclie Le wis anA Belle Oateen went to Co lumbia Wednesday. Misses Mary and Ullzabeth DeSes sauro, of Charleston, are visiting re latives In the city. ? Mrs. Leroy Davidson and children are at, home again after a Ttelight ful summer trip. Misses Margaret and Mary Burnetii are at home again from an extend ed mountain trip. Mrs. Beaulah Bar field went to Charleston and the* Isle of Palms for the week-end. Mrs. Val Jordan and Mrs. Tom UpMomb and children have gone to l'KltHONAh MKNTION. It??m of luU'rc?i ('i)ucorulug OUy and t'ounty People. Mr. M. (J. Huckubee, who for ?oui t.iine Iiuh boon with Shebeen A liro,? hiiH accepted a puuitlou with Sprlngb & Shannon unri will abbume htb du ti?*n there on the flrut of Septem biir. Mr, 8. P. Moore, proprietor of "Woodlawu h'arin," at Dalzoll, with h(u wife and children, are In the city today. They were returning from tt vinit to Wilkobboro, N. C. Mr. Junius .DoI?oache h?? been in Columbia for the pant few day? In attendunce upon the Confederate Veteran^ re-union. Mr. Wiillb Mlckle will leave on VYednebday next for Wabhington, 1). C., where he will engage in the dairy buulneub. MIhh Klizabeth and Georgia Ha bon and MIhb Sadie, White were guoKtH ^ the Hotel VVilliainu on Wedneud&y. Mr. and Mm. A. Salloy, Jr., leave Sunday to vlbit Mra. K. U. .Crobby at Columbia for a few daya. MIhh Margaret lbbell will leave Tuenday for a few days btay at Charleulon and the lule of Palmm .... Mibu I-oIh Williainw loft Tuosdny tOf a weekn Htay with relatives at the Ible of 1'tilmtj, Mr. and Mrs. John Cantey at tended the ro-union In Columbia tl*Is week. Mrs. It. i?. Warner, of Savannah, Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F, li. 1) rook 8. L Master Claud Williams will leave ithin week for a stay In Charleston. Mr. Charlie Hinson, of Aiken, is spending a few days in Camden. Mr. F. B. Urooks was in Colum bia yesterday on business' COMMITS Ml'lCLDK. Unhappy Incident at the South Car olina Insane Hospital. Luther Knight, a well known young man of Sullivan's township ind a son of Mr. William Knight, Committed suicide in the South Car olina Hospital for the Insane Satur day and was brought home the sain evening. Sunday he was burled ut Kabun Creek church, near his old home. Mr. Knight wnu a young marriect man. his wife having been a Miss rolllson, a daughter of Mr. Joe Tol llson. For some time he had been despondent and on several occasions had threatened to ?nd hiu li'e. .fur-, about three weens ago It was thought best, on account of his men tal condition to carry him to the state hospital tn Columbia. His case apparently not being a severe one, the officials there evidently allowed him more or less liberty as Is" usual In such cases. Taking ad advantage of the freedom accorded him, he got hold of a knife of some kind and severed the arteries of his throat. He died shortly afterwards. His death is greatly deplored by a large number of friends who had hoped that his mind was only tem porarily unbalanced and that he would soon return home a well maii - Laurens Advertiser. A Good Citizen. We like tp see and hear a man who 1b proud of his native town. He is an Indispensable citizen, al though, he may he as < poor as a church mouse! but his name should be "written in large letters at the entrance gate of his town as an hon or to his memory. We have such with us and they are worth more to the progress of our town than their weight in gold. They know evei> point of interest and of advantage for miles around; for any stranger f illlng into their hands will soon learn everything that adds to the honor of our town and will be most favorably impressed. Such persons overlook with true patriotism all shortcomings . and magnified with honest citizenship every advantage. Ye grumblers, meditate.?George town Item. ? . .. . Mies Ada -Phelps has returned from a two months stay*on Pawley's Island, Mrs. J. H. McRae, of Cheraw, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Leroy Da vidson, Miss L*tlla Stevens has returned from Olenn Springs and the moun tains. Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke are spending a ? while at Henderson vllle. Mrs. Charles McKagen has gone to Columbia for a visit of several days. Mr. Henry Savage and family hav returned from the mountains, Mr. ft, B. Pitts is at home again from hla northern trip. Mi* Lee of Savannah is visiting. Mrs. F. B. Brooks. Mr*. W. F. Malone is visiting in At^iTflle, N. 0. There is Real safety if Your, IN THE MONEY LS BANK THIS MAV r- * HAPPEN AGAIN This bank is the safest place to keep your money. A bank loans no money without "gilt-edge" security. A bank is not in business to "go broke/' because the bankers would then FIJRST lose all their money. Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank. The First National Bank OF CAMDEN, S. C. Has since 1894 given "Thorough Instruction under positively Christian Influences at the lowest possible cost." RESULT t It la to-day with its faculty of 82. a boarding patronage of 828, Its student body of 400, and its plant worth $140,000 THE LEADING TRAINING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IN VIRGINIA $150 pays all charges for the year, Including table board, room, lights, steam heat, laundry, medical attention, physical culture, and tuition In all subjects except muaio and elocution. For oatalogue and application blank address, REV. THOS. ROSSER REEVES. B. A.. Principal. BLACKSTONK, VA. A HAT Fin should be in keeping with the balance of the costume; and it should come, like all orna ments of a like * nature, from the store that handles such goods, and such goods alone. The pin virtually is a piece of jewelry; and in our splendid assortment you'll find those that are perfect jewels?distinctive in the difference between the kind that cornel from this - tr$ ? . ? ? jewelry store and the trash sold in some places. J ? * ,,K, /' G L. BLACKWELL Jeweler and Optician Camden, S. C. CITATION. Bute of Sooth Carollxia, County, of Kerahaw. By W. L. JMcDoweM, Esquire, Pro bate Judge. ? Wherm, Rella KIrktand ^ made suit to me, to grant him Letter* of Administration nf Estateuof and effects of Eraret Kirkland. These are therefore to cite and admonish AT! and th* kin dred and ?r*?mori? vt itim >****" am Kirkland ?'?" deceased, thaV they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Cam den, 8. C., on Sept. 2nd next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon, to show cause, If any they have, why the said Administra tion should, not be granted. Given under my hand, this 18th jgsr-* Judge of Probate for K< Published lit The Camden Chro