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THE CAMDEN 'CHRONICLE ? ' Published Every Friday ^ Per Annum fl.OO wJa^grrri ,mu-;rqcc. - W. L. McDowdl, . . ,, Proprietor. II. l>. Nile- / > t. A. Mcl>ow*lI, . . > PttbHibm. i : N. M< l>owgtl, , . > lUw.td u mc??4 (Um mU Mtl<r ?( lb. PwUtik* at CuUn, Svutk Ci/uluti . 11(>1> N. Ilrot^l Ht. - 'Phono 20 v >. T' ' '? r ? '? v.* 'J v * 'V?-'. IT* *;.* .yg ? i? ? ' '.'.'r't.'V^Tr' (linden, h. J tin. 20, 1012. Mr. M, C. West attended the Good Houda Conyeutlou which was held la Columbia last Monday. Mr. West says -that the project of cre ating a Btate Highway Commission er wuh ' entirely snowed under as the convention voted unanimously against It. ' An agricultural experiment station Iihh been established on the costal regions at Jedburg, near Charleston, by Clemson College, for the pur pose of carrying on experiments In planting the swamp lands near the sea coaat. l>ast week the trustees of Cemson Colllege purchased two hundred acres of the rich Pee I)ee lands near Florence for the purpose of making an experimental farm. The College expects to establish an experimental farm in the sat>d hill section of the state for the pur pose of demonstrating the methods, of. farming In sand hills. The Cam den Chamber of Commerce has been in correspondence with the author ities at Clemson College for some time In reference to establishing an experimental farm here, and were assured they would consider Camde whenever tthey placed a station in this section of the state. In case Camden is selected, the town will be greatly benefitted by the extensive advertising she will receive in the bulletins Issued every month, and then, too, the world will be shown that sand hill lands are the very best sort for farming purposes. For Side. Any one wishing a Franklin heat ing stove, in good * condition, or a second hand cooking stove will learn of a bargain by calling on Mrs. Itebecca W. DeLo&che, presi dent MethodiBt Parsonage Aid So ciety, on FaliL street. TO GO TO OHICAMAUCJA, Nulloiiul (iivrtl Officer* MM* *M <opU?? VUf. The annual meeting of the Boutb Carolina National Guard took place iu Columbia laat week, and was well attended by member# from all over the state. A number of in structive and interesting paper* wore read. Major 8. C. Zemp, of Camden, was scheduled to be on<> of the speakers but watt unable to attend. Camden watt represented by Captain 15. C. vonTresckow, and Lieut, K. J. Mci*eod, and Liberty Hill by Major John O, Richard#. The ttame presiding officers were re-elected for tho ensuing term t Major Moore, Yorkvllle, president; Captain von Trosckow, Camden, vice president; Captain McCully, Ander son, 2nd vice president; Captain Le Care, Columbia, secretary, . It was stated at the meeting the South Carolina Militia would proba bly go '<> Chlcamauga next summer. Kemp's Dray** guarantee sulo and prompt delivery. OHATTKL MORTGAGE HALE. Under and by virtue of sundry Chattel Mortgages executed to Paul T. Vllleplgue, deceased, by Allen Brown, Alfred Atkins, James Major and Bob Burroughs, the conditions Of which have been broken, we the undersigned Administrators of , the Estate of the said Paul T. Vllle plgup, have taken' possession of and will sell for 6ash at public auc tion before the Court House in Cam den, 8. C., on the first Monday in February, the following live stock': One (1) Black Mare Mule, named "Mary." One CI) Mouse Colored Mare Mule. One CI) Hed Mare. One CI) Black Mare Mule. John M. Vllleplgue, Mary D. Vllleplgue, Administrators Estate of P. T. Vllle plgue. Camden, S. C., Jan. 22, 1912. For Hale. 100 head of young grown chick ens for sale. Can supply a limited amount of fresh eggs dally. Mrs. S. M. Mathis, phone 267-L. /Mr. J. C. Hilton, of Weatvllle, was In Camden yosterday. Ni:<;iU> FAKMICIIH* <X>NFKKKNCifl To Bfl Held in OiMiuUm on Tfmm* February jia, 1914. i m ?'? .n.iliiii ? II. H. Murphey, Agent United States Farm Demonstration Work for Kershaw county* >>hh sent out the following circular letter lu ref erence to the Second Annual Negro Farmers' Conference to be held In Camden on February 33. "M y Dear Sir: "We are pleased to annouuce that the Second Annual Negro Farmers' conference, held In the Interest of the United States Farm Demohp^ra tion Work In Kershaw County, will meet at Trinity M. K. Church, in Camden, on Thursday, Feb. Itnd, Washington's Birthday, at 10 a. m "Were you present at our Con ference last year? If so, you were much benefitted. You know that it was meeting where men came, not to make gre^t "speeches," but to earnestly seek out the simple truth. This year the Conference will be doubly Interesting, because men whom you have known for years wll tell how they tlpplied this simple truth to the soil, getting as much NOTHING IN IT That is, in using a RUBBER STAMP when well printed letter heads give such a Business Air * . ' ? ' .71 ' ; to your Business WILLIE LET US PRINT YOUR STATIONERY. as twent y tjrne* tbw crop tbey to make under slipshod method* of "Think of 60 m?u In Kershaw tqunty making an average o f in or re ?than ^O busfa els per a ere, while the average for South Carolina Is* 18 .bushels and the county average la Htill less! Come and bear these men. We hope to have tbe following men tell how they did It: Hampton Button, 103 bushels on ? acres; Vancey Wll llama, 17 yeara old, 84 6-7 bushflg on 1 acre; Rev; 0.. IJ. Tillman. 40 1-2 bushel* on one acre; and 66 other men who have facta equally interesting. "Again we will be assisted by many men aud women, white and colored, all of whom have caught the vision of a better day for the farming people of Kershaw county. Among them aje Mr. L. T. Mills, president of the Camden Chamber of Oommurce; Mrr. 1. J. McKensle, superintendent of Rural Schools for ICer?haw County; Drs. L. Uragg-An thony, J. P. Pickett and J. Horace Thomaa. "We have some great things in store for you, and you must not fail to bo presepfc. Twenty-five years from now when Kershaw county will be the proud possessor of highly productive meadows, sleek cattle, pure breed hogs and chick ens, fine painted farmhouses, school houses, churches, and all the at tendant happiness, it will be great to stand up, a ^monarch of all' one can survey; but it Will be greater to have had a hand <in . bringing about such a change. Lest you mis th$ opportunity, we bid you come and bo benefitted. Very (truly yours, H. 8. Murphey. Tribute of Respect. Last Sunday morning a shadow of sorrow was cast over our town when It became known that Ker shaw Thorne had passed from earth to eternity. JHe was 16 years of age, and was born near Cassatt, 8. C., where his mother, Mrs. J. E. Brannon, now lives. His father, Mr. Tom Thorne, was .killed by a train several yea?s ago in Kershaw. Kershaw came to Pageland in October to attend the graded school, and was boarding , with his aunt, Mrs. J. E. Croswell. Just ten days before his death, he was taken with a chill which developed into pneu monia, causing his death. His fa XT ? ? ? * Notice Having bought out tW$ stock of the Kirkwood Gro ^cry we beg to advise the public that we will be pre pared at all times to supply them with the choicest line of Groceries, Fruits and Country Produce that *\he market affords, and assure you of the most courteous and prompt attention to all orders ' - ? ' is ? v a * - -v * ? '"V Your patronage will be appreciated. , ^ ^ Respectfully, Kirkwood Grocery COMPANY, Phone 37 ther, Mr. J. E. Brannon was visit ing* him at the time and took imme diate step* to obtain medical assist ance, hut all in vain, for It seem ed as though his work ha.d been ac complished and he must needs go to his reward. Kershaw < was possessed of unus ual traits of character. Afe a friend he was kind and obliging; mi a pu pil he was diligent and obedient; and as a son he was thoughtful and affectionate. He was by natjire quiet and reserved, but beneath it all lay a big, kind heart and 3 re markable childish fatth In God and His power. Not even delirium dis turbed his faith in prayer* and when ever consciousness returned to him during his illness, he asked for his mother to pray and sing. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist church, in Kershaw county, and a faithful and smOouh memi mS of ? ^lh y,Z loved and renpoctoa" 'toy *tt here ana had wpectaHy the favor of mm??** feHaw yuDii*. *? % nmrk #>f tUoir ? was u0 web 00 1 on Monday foHowtng i,iH < l?* H ' ll him romatnr^fSff. .***??% to hi* home church for burial and wherre service wan oouductod by bin pjy,, tor, Rev. B. A. TboinpBon, Tmh<iay morning vtvt U 0 clock.?*, JPftgcl*ii<x Journal. . \ L*'tol j. H. MOORE Contractor and Builder Camden, S, C. Lg|-. w -<pgiwwnijini . i u ; EhUjuuUh furnished on ull clusw's of work, Woj)d or Brick. SaUMfUctloii tiuuraii-. toed. ^ I*m't wait to look for J a l?ut *I*l?on? ltt7, 1 ? i' ? Prof. Jno. Wiegand, Jr. PfttAiri, P?. ' Director o( Music, Kirkwood Hotel Will accept piano and organ pi pllu. Instruction given at re? donee if desired. Special rati to beginners. 50c per lessoi advanced pupils $1.00. For fu ther information telephone tt Kirkwood 'Hotel, Camden, 8. < Poplar Camp No. 860 W. O. W. Meete Monday night on or befoi the full moon In each month. B. E. Spfrrrow, C. C. J. E. Campbell?, Clerk. ?V ' . Let u a do your Job Printing. . | . ?-? . ' ? . ; . . ? '??? ?( ' >'>* A NON-ACID FERTILIZER, A SOIL BUILDER AND A CROP PRODUCER, A COMPLETE SOURCE OF PHOSPHORIC ACID, AMMONIA AND POTASH IN VARYING GRADES. NO SULPHURIC ACID IN IT. It Sweetens Instead of Souring the Soil. Elko, 3. C., Oct. 25, 1911. Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents: Enclosed find check for $384, balance due for 15 tons Fer tilizer. I am well pleased with the results of your Fertilizer. Please send my note. Yours very respectfully, ~ WTHi~lVooley. ? . Lugoff, S. C., Jan. 25, 1912. Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents: It gives us pleasure to stato that tho Germofert wo used last year gave entirely satisfactory results and wo expeot to contin ue its use. We supplied some of our friends with some of tho goods wo go-t. from you, and in every case it proved out all right. The dry season did not prevent tho plant food from becoming available. That used on corn gave specially fine results. J. A. and A. W. Rabon. Dovesvlllo, S. C., Oct, 21, 1911 Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents; Your goods have given entiro satisfaction. It beats any other Fertilizer I have ever used. Wishing you much success, I re main, Yours respectfully, J. D. David. Dennetteaville, S. C., Oct. 19, 1911. Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. I would say in reply to your fa vor of the 4th, that I used Germ ofert 700 lbs per acre with nothing else and am getting two bales per acre 500 lbs each. I am getting no moro per acre where I used an - 8-4:^ 1,000 lbs per acre, made of . C. S. Meal, Basis Slagand Miniate Potash. I expect to buy Germo fert again. Would say I bought it as an experiment this year, as ma ny were knocking it. I believed in it from theory but it has passed tho experimental stage. Yours, truly, Chas: Crosland. Lako City, S. C., Oct. 17, 1911 Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents: I find Germofert Fertili zer the best suited to my land, of any I ever used. I used 800 lbs. to Acre. Will make 1 1-2 bales of cotton per acre. Yours -truly, W. A. Fitch. Manning, S. C., 10-28-11. Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents: Your goods have given us entire satisfaction. Very truly, Murray & Murray. Elko, S. C. Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents: This was the best guano under all circumstances I ever us ed. Respectfully, N. H. Stansell. Boykin, S. C., Otft. 26, 1911. Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. C. Gents: Replying to your recent ?letter in regard to results obtained L._ . from use of your ^Fertilizers ? tiro past year, beg to say that results with us have been MOST EXCEL LENT. For the past two years, since us ing your Fertilizers, we have got ten better results than from any ? othor kind of Fertilizers we have used. Very -truly yours, Boykin & Co. Fort Moftte, S. C., Nov. 15, 1910. Germofert Mfg. Co., - Charleston, S. C. Dear Sirs: It gives me great pleasure to recommend your Germ ofert, especially 30-4-4 for cotton. I have used it for several yeara and It undoubtedly increased my yield. This has been an exceptionally un favorable season with us/ but V1 can see the difference in the crop, where I used Gemofert. .Several of my neighboring farmers have used it, and they praise it very highly. With regards, Albert R. Taber. Leo, S. C., Oct. 9, 1911. Germofert Mfg. Co., \ Charleston, S. C. Gents: Replying to your favor of the 4th, beg to say .that Germ ofert Fertilizer ' has giVen me en- , tire satisfaction this season. I used 400 lbs. Germofert 30-3-3 and 200 lbs. Kainlt per acre with 100 lbs. Soda efe a top dresser . and my <yop will yield 600 lbs. lint to ev ? ory aiiie on the plantation, not with- _ standing our crops suffered from the storm of Aug. 28th to a consid erable extent. ' I have been using Germofert for several years and am fully convinc ed that it is the best Fertilizer for the money on the market. From paBt experience, I would rather use your Special 25-4-5 for Tobbacco, than anything I have ever used, and recommend It to all Tobacco grow ers, and 1 do so on past experience. Very truly yours, J. Davis Carter. Sumter, 8. C., 11-11-10. Germofert Mfg. Co., / Charleston, 8. C. Dear Sirs: ' This years experience with Germofert again' satisfactory, and will use again next year. 8end me prices by return mail. Yours* truly,* H. L, Scarborough. Providence, 8. C., Jan. 8, 1910 Germofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, 8. C. Dear Sire: I would like to get your prices on Fertilizers and Ni trate. Also, I "would like to make a Contract with you for 50 tons or more if I can, as my customers want that kind and nothing $lse. the result was fine last season, as compared *with some other ferti to do line , where * there is Blight. Favor with a re plyat-once, and oblige. Yours trruly, F. B. Hancock. . ? ' ?/ ? 4 Benson, 8. C., Oct. 25, 1911 Oermofert Mfg. Co., Charleston, 8. C, Dear Sirs: It is a great pleas ure for me to say that Germofert is Just the Fertilizer for our land. I tried some of your Germofert the first in this neighborhood, and I can truthfully say it has paid me O. K. This year I used 600 lbs. 30-4-4 100 pounds Soda to my Corn and made 40 bus. per acre. If we could have had a little more rain I am satisfied 1 would have made 50 bushels. As to cotton it pays equal ly as well. 0 With best wishes to Germofert Mfg. Co. Yours, . J. Y. McGin. J A S. Q. DAVIS, Winmboro, S.,C.