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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE Published Every Friday Per Annum . , . . , .. II.W) Mf. L. McDowell Pr?prlH?r. H. U, Mint, . . . . . i t. A. HrDowcll, , . > K. N. McDowdl, ^ UurW tf m?*4 <Uh a?i wtui W iW Pm*?Um ?* CnUm. S?atk Cw4bt 1 1 Oli N. ISrou<l SI. * 'I'hoiM? 2V CmiikIii, *-K. Juui 7. Ull 2. IMON >IKKTI\<; Or KcriiliuH UH<>(iuiit>ii 1 4 > iw Held Willi Hum < liurrli The union meeting of the Ker~ ittiaw Association will meet witn the Heaver dam Haptist Church Juue l?#l2. The following '? the programme Saturday, 10 a m., Prayer s"?i Praise. by Hardy Thorne. 10:30 a. ni. A report on the splr itual eondHion of the (.'hup- lien, '*>' the pa?tor or messenger. 11:80 a. in. The best financial plan for the country churches. op ened by He v. M. L. Luwson 12:80. One hour for dinner. 111). State miWHi?MH, |>y Rev. W. F. Kst ridge. 2. 0.4) p. m. What In a Union ?nd What is if. for? Opened by Hev. 'I' I j Cole. 2:30 p. m. Miscellaneous. 3.30 p. in. Home misHions. Op ened by I4*v. J ... H Langston, Sunday, 10 a. in Sunday School rna?H meeting. 11.15 a. in. Sermon by Rev. M. L. Lawson. We trust that all churchex win be represented by pastor and mes senger^ K. A. Thompson, '/Pastor Heayerdam Church. Advuiu'e tin Paper. The local printers are in receipt of the following announcement com in^ from the wholesale paper deal ers: "The necessity for an advance in prices of paper haw been apparent for Home time. The coHt of raw material has been largely increased and tlii: mlllH are obliged to put OM threeuhlftg where two sufficed, in that wayeffectlng a fifty per lncreaHe in thin one item alone. "1'revalling conditions compel a revision of price. An advance lH immediately effective, and orders received after this week will l;li billed at an average advance of 1 '' to 2 0 per cent ov^'r the next price list. We anticipate advance soon. A revised price list will be sent asijuickly as It. can 1m* prepared." This is the second advance in prices since last fall. Tin* ink houses have also advanced their prices. 4 ol ton Mill I'tir kcolmw. \ com in iss ioti for ;i coiion niill wari applied foi nofii the Secretary of Stale about two weeks ago :h<? same to be lofate(j Kershaw, in thiH county. Recently i Iw siock holders met and * ? I r ? ?* I the tollow ing directors; .1 M Carson. I. ??!?<?> Springs, John T. Si evens, K M Ks t ridge, K |) H la ken e \ . |>r 1. 1 ti re^ory . John M Hinson, ( ' i 5 Mum go and <1 !?' Cook The direr ,ors In turn elected 1 1 1 e following officers Lerov Springs, preside.nt; John T. Stevens, vice president; ?' M. (.'arson, secretary a'nd treasurer Twent y per cent of I he stock has been called for. which will have to b*e paid in before the charter ca n be obtained It is the purpose of t lie promoters of the mill to break ground for the building the coming month. It will be capitalized :i' $ 2 0 0 , u u o The ? organijjat ion of this proposed mill has put new life in the citizens of Kershaw and t hev had a meeting there on Kyi day to organize a chamber of comn'ierce to bring the town to tthe front There is no reason why they should not be suc cessful, ;is" they have a wideawake citizenry and good farming binds andmany natural a<lv;,|,,agcs which larger towns eMiinoj boast oi i:\ci hsk >\ R.\ ri:s Via Southern Railway,- Premier Car rier of the South. Augusta. (la.. Account Fraternal Order Kagles, and Baptist Voun^ I'eopleV I'nion of (Jeorgia Tickets on salt* June 1 l> and 17. final limit .1 n in- L' 4 1 1 1 , 1 !? 1 _ Uock llill, S Account Summer School Winthrop College. Tickets on sale Jun?> 17. IS, and 1 . final limit July L'L', 1 I J. Ashev 1 1 1 * ? . ('.. Account Joint Shriners A. A. (I., N M. S. Tickets on sal ? June 1 ? > and 1 1 , final limit Jun ? 1 A special ruilman car will leave Charleston. S. < 'I rain No 11 ;tt 5 . 1 5 ]t m . leave < olutnhia. S ('., 11.5m p. in.. June '.n, arriving \>he ville, N. ('., 7 a m June 11. for accomodar ion of Shriners and their friends. Other ^pe< ial I'ulltnan sleeping tars will l>e provided as needed. Passengers ran occupy the special Pullman cars lrom joints along line of road. Washington, I), t' , account I n veiling of the Columbus Monument. Tickets on sale June 5, and 7. fi nal limit June 12. Chicago, 111., amount Republican National Convention. Tickets on sale June 14. 15 and 1?J. final limit July 5. Knoxville, Tenn., account Summer School of the South, University of Tennessee. Tickets on sale Juno 16, 17, 18, 22. 2.1. 29. July 7. and 13. Tickets will be limited to reach original starting point re turning not later than midnight of the 15th day from, but not includ ing, date of sale, unless extended at Knoxvllle. Extensions may be secured of the final limit to and including September 30, 1912, by depositing ticket and upon payment of fl.00. ANNOUNCEMENTS ( Candidate* cards will pub lished under ihU head until the i'rlmary for the ?uru of $?>.00~? the same to be due after first intiertion. Cards limited to tipace o I 2 Incbei.) Kor Kuju. .,f Kdu< ?tion. 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for County Superintendent of Education for Kershaw County, subject to the ri4)e? of the ap proaching primary election (". w. HJrchmore. The friend* of A. M. McNaull wjsit ?o announce flint he will be a candi date for Superintendent of Educa tion of Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary Voters. This Is to express appreciation for the confidence reposed in me, and to announce my candidacy for re-j election to the office of County Su perintendent of Education, While occupying the office I have used my time and best efforts to advance the cause of education, with what degree of success the progress of tiie last three yearn will tell. Also I hav? obtained information and ex-1 perience which fits ine to do better and more effective work, and, if re-elected, I Hhall continue to try to further fowler and advance the interests of the county and maKe he foremost in educational matters. I. J. McKenzle. For Sheriff. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Kershaw County, subject to the democratic primary. Having had six years ex perience as deputy sheriff and hav ing served a number of yearn as chief constable, 1 feel sure that I am qualified for the discharge of the dutle# of this office, and will appreciate the support of the vot ers throughout the county. J. F. Bateman.* 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for Sheriff of Kershaw County, subject to rules and regulation** of the Democratic primary. S. M. Hough. The friends of Mr. L. J. Jordan, of Kershaw, wish to announce him an a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the Democratic pri mary. Mr. Jordan has had exper-. ience hh an officer of the law, which well qualifies* him to dis charge acceptably and efficient ly the duties of Sheriff, if elected to the office. Many Friends. To the Voters of Kershaw County: 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Kershaw County. My | record is before the people. If I they see fit to again honor me wdth their confidence, 1 promise to per form t lie duties of the office faith fully in the future, as 1 have done in the past J. S. -Train harn. I hereby announce myself a can didate for- the office of Sheriff of Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. K. B. Humphreys.' Mr Editor. We desire to pre sent the name of VV. W. Muckabee as a i-andldaie for Sheriff. Mr. u( is a staunch and reliable c't ixen, and if elected to this im portant t)ffice will make Kershaw county an efficient officer. 1118 t riends in presenting his name will appreciate any support given him by the voters of the c?unty at the ap proaching democratic primary elec tion. Many Friends. l*'or .Auditor. Mr. lOdlior: Complying with the published request of friends from West Wati'ree that I become a can didate for Auditor of Kershaw court ty in tho approaching primary elec tion, I hereby announce myself a candidate for that "position, sul)ject to t he rules of the Democratic pri mary. I realize the importance and responsibility of the office and deeply appreciate the interest mani fested in me by my friends and so licit the support of the voters- of the county, assuring them, if elect ed, to do my full duty for the en tire citizenship. k. B. Williams. I hereby announce myself a can didate for tho office of Auditor for Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. .J. (I. McCaskill At the solicitation of many of my friends from different sections of the county, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor, which position I have filled for the past eighteen months, as 1 believe, t<> the satisfaction of $?''mi*ibrity of the .taxpayers of this county, and if you see fit to honor me with your votes, I shall endeavor to dis cbarge the duties of the office fair ly and impartially. I feel from the experience that 1 have 1 can give you faithful and efficient service in the future, and will be grateful for your support. Very respectfully, W. F*. Ilussell. For Tnuwun*. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the offico of Treasurer for Kershaw County at the ap proaching primary election. If hon ored by the democratic voters for this position I pledge them faith ful and efficient serried. J. E. Creed. To the Vwm of Kershaw County ' lu Mt&ouoclu? my candidacy for reelection to the Office of Couuty Treaaurer, I aga Id wish publicly to express my sincere gratitude for the very flattering vote you gave me lu my laat election, which wju? au ab solute guarantee of your confidence In we, and 1 assure you, If I am again elected. 1 will continue to administer the duties of (he office with the utmost fidelity to the pub lic Interest. The office hi your* to heatow; the lucumheut hut au agent, a servant. The book# and record* of the Office are the bent evidence of the efficiency and fidel ity with which I have served you. They are open for Inspection. Call and aee for yourselves what 1 have done, and If you deexu me deserv ing, 1 will t>e grateful for your sup port in the primary election thin summer, the result of , which I Pledge mynelf to abide. Very rehpect fully, J). M. McOattkill For Hu|M*rviaor* To the Democratic Voters of K?*r shaw County: I hereby announce myself u can didate for the office of County Su pervisor of Kershaw County, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic party. My three year# of aervice on the board of Commissioner!* give# ine a very practical knowledge of the work. I have always been n, firm supporter of goood roads, and feel that I am in .1 poHitlou to give the people my heat seervice If they will elect me to this Important of fice. I). M. Kirkley 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election as County Su pervisor. My work during my term of office in before the people. The experience gained fits w# for bet ter service, and If honored with re-election, I shall, as in the past, do the best 1 can with the means at my command. Appreciating the liberal support of the past, and hoping for an endorsement of iny work, Very respectfully, M. C. West For House of Representative*. To the Voters of Kershaw County After mature consideration I have concluded to enter the race for the Legislature and if elected will give the people of Kershaw county a fair, fearless and impartial administration of the duties of the office, with an eye single to the interest of Kershaw county first and South Carolina second. I pledge myself to abide by the result of the primary election. Newton Kelly. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Repre sentatives, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Mendel L. Smith. h'or Clerk of Court. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the of fice of Clerk of Court for Kershaw County. l. C. Hough. For Township Commissioner. DeKalb Township. We take pleasure in presenting the name of Mr. J. A. West for the office of .County Commissioner from DeKalb township. Mr. West has had the necessary exerience in this office, both in his home county of Kershaw, and in .Lancaster, wfher he lived for a few years, to render him amply qualified to give satisfac tory service. He is an upright citi zen and has been successtu. in JU.i. personal business, and is the kind of man we need to attend to our pubic husiiness. Many Friends. Buffalo Township Mr. Kditor: l'lease announce Mr. A. B. Shaw for re-election to the office of Township Commissioner for the lower section of Buffalo Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Mr. Shaw has served one term in that capaci ty, giving entire satisfaction and his friends desire to give him a sec ond term. His FYiends. Wateree Township. Mr. Kditor: Please announce Mr J. M. Smith as a candidate for re election to office of Township Com missioner from West Wateree. Friends. Flat Rock Township. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner for Flat Rock Township 1 feel that my experience on the board qualifies me to render efficient ser vice. I will abide the result of the primary. J. S. Barfield. For Miigistrate. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. D. F. Dixon. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as Magistrate for DeKalb Township, subject to th<H rules of the primary election. H. M. Fin- her. - - - !A<}. / , '? I hereby announce myself a can didate for tho office of Magistrate for peKalb Township, subject to tho rules of the Democratic primary If elected, I pledge myself to ren der faithful service for the entire people. D. B. Hln8ofc& ?> For < oronrr. To The IH?mocr?tlc Voters o t Ker shaw rouuty: 1 hereby anaou(i?? myself a* a candidate for the office of Toroner at the ensuing primary election sub ject to its rules. If honored with your voles 1 shall endeavor to dis charge the duties of the office faithfully and promptly. J. Stewart. I hereby announce myself a caudl 'luie for re-election to the office of Guroner of Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the democratic prima ry, 1 appreciate the support hereto fore accorded ine and shall apprecla the support of the voters throughout the county in the approach ing elec tion. G. L. Dixon, For < 'ongre*#, I hereby announce myself a can didate for Consfenl from the Congressional District, subject to the Democratic Primary. Glenn W. Raggdaie. The Grea*. Qugabop. Truth never hurt any man, but thou sand:' and thousands of them are skcert silly a* the sight of it coming their way. To every mother's son and father's daughter of that kind TruUi U the Great Dugaboo.V "* ""*? ' OvercuretJ. Doctor ? "Vou admit that I cured you of Insomnia, then why don't you pay my bill?" Patient? "Sorry, doo, but I sleep bo soundly now that my wife goes through my pockets nlghta and takes every cent," ? Boston Tran script. \ I?MI Msl H \ 1 1<( \ NOTK K. Nolle# U hereby u|v?n to all par ties Indebted to the eatate o^ fid ~ ward i>. Small to make to the undersigned, and all parties, if any, having claims against the bald estate will present the name duly at tested. Nettle H Small, A din in 1st rat fix. May 24, 1912. HNAL U18CHAKUB. Notice Ih hereby given that one month front this date, oit Saturday, June 22, 1912, 1, as Administratrix of the Kstate of the late Adolphus Kelly, will file my final accounting in said Kstate with the Probate Court of Kershaw County and ap ply thereto for a final discharge of the same. Mra. Katie Kelly, Administratrix. May 24, 1912. . FINAL I>ISCHAli<iK. Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on Monday, June 24th, 1912, I will render to the Probate Court of Kershaw County, my final accounting as Ad ministratrix of the Estate of Mrs. Nunnie T. Watts, and apply for let ters Dlsmihsory of the same. M Its. J. n. HUCKABKhX Administratrix. May 24, 1912. CITATION. 8UU 0 1 South Caroling ; '*S County of Kerahaw. .-\3m By W. U McDowell, EimjoWo i bate np ? ? .'J Whereas, C. 8. NicboUoa, J auit to me to gram hiia l*5 of Admlnlatratlon of the K?u^ and effect* of C?pt. J.N. Niched Th ?m are therefore u> ? admonish all and ?iugular the \ dred and creditor# of thy t^Ui (;, tain J. N. Nlcholsou, d< ?< t^| ^ they be and appear before mt tbe Court of Probate, to Ixj Camden; a. C.. on juue lu. b?l4 - ? ? next, i ter publication thereof. at o'clock in the forenoon, i0 ^ <-autte, if any they have, why j said Administration should ^ ? granted. j Given uuder my hand, tbt? ft day of May, A. I)., 1912. ^ w, l Mcdowell, \ Judge of Probate for Kergtu[w i Published on the ;n*t d*y 1 May an A the 7tTi day of J une, m in the Camden Chronicle. A l)M 1 MttTK ATOR'H NOIM Notice il hereby given to *nl| tie* indebted to tba K?tate ot Kqw Quail's, deceased, to make iuumtdk payment to the undesigned, an(1| parties, if any, having elt| against the said Estate will pr<q them duly attested. Holland 11. HarrU, Administrator, j May 31. 1912. SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER $3.25 Value For $1.75 The Camden Chronicle Southern Ruralist People's Popular Monthly . . Needlecraft Good Stories Home Life . . . 1 Year ? Weekly 3 Years ? Twice a Month. . . 1 Year ? Monthly 1 Year ?Monthly 1 Year ? Monthly 1 Year ? 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Mr. Gilliam Raley, of Bur" bought one last fall and he says he would not be without it for $500.00. Let flW you one and rid your farm of all stumps. ' m ? i L. C. SHAW, Sole Agent for Kershaw Co