The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, August 16, 1912, Image 5

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Fellowship. Whs? a *ln'i ffVf WBt' **' WK?s feeling klnd of blu*' *?? the clouds bang dark aud hea yy and' won't let ths sunshine ii !f I??Sat thing. O my Brethren, for a ?feller Ju#t to J** Hi. band upon your shoulder In a friendly *ort ofwij! lt make* a wan qusertsh; It make* ths teardrop'? start, An- *00 sort o' feel a fluttsr tu th ? region of the heart; rmi can't 1??* u? *nd ro**1 lll? "yee; you don't know what to any, When hie hand i# ou y?ur ehoulder In it friendly sprtof way. 0 the world's a curious compound, with Its honey and it* gall, With its car?* aud bHtelr crosses ? j but a good world after ail; tt good <lod must have made It leastwise that la what I say, When a hand i* ou your shoulder i? a friendly aort of way. ? James Whitcomb Riley. ? 1 a compliment to Miha Him*. 1 A charming function of last week, and one we unintentionally omitted from the social calendar, waa the dance Klven by the young men of the dancing ??t in honor of Mist* Annie May Sims, of Barnwell, who j? the winsome guest of Miss Kath erlne Zemp on FViir street. The dance was given at the Country Club, and the dancing hall of this attractive club house which crowns historic Hobkirk was brilliantly 11. luminated and decorated for the oo carton. The vari-colored lanterna gave a feature gaiety to the hill top, an seen from the valleys be low. The floors were smooth, the music entrancing, the chaperones gracious, and the cool, delightful breeres on Hobkirk all that one could desire. * Dainty refreshments were *erved during the evening. Mr. and Mr*. C. C. Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Burnet and Mrs. Henry deSaussure were the chaper ones. MIkh Mell Whitner, of Florida, and Misses Sal lie and Mary deSauB sure, of Atlanta, were among oth er charming and attractire guests, who shared the honors of the eve ning with Miss Sims. Straw Ride. A merry crowd of young people went out on a straw ride last Tuesday evening. After riding a round town and over some of the pretty driveB in the suburb*, they drove to the old factory pond. The moon did not smile upon them, but by the ^Jlght of lanttems on the bank of tho pond they had an old time watermelon slicing. All voted the evening a most successful and pleasant one. Those who enjoyed the occasion were: Misses Jennie Dixon, Willie Dixon, Ida Qoodale,. Mildred Good ale, Luclle Lewis, Bonnie Clarke, |Nan Young, Lou Young and Messrs. Herman Baruch, Ed. Lawson, C. R. Lewis, Jr., Cuthbert Clarke. v Exclusive Agency. Mrs. H. C. Singleton has, the ex clusive agency for the well known "Spirella" Corset and invites the la dles of this city and section to call on her at the residence of Miss Ellen Tweed, corner of DeKalb artd Lyttleton streets. A I'lnuiMil Evmiiiif. Mlasee Kalhertne and Elisabeth Wallace charmingly entertained the girls and boys who compose one of the youug er social sets on la?t Thursday evening. The hours were passed in dancing. During the eve ning they enjoyeed a watermelon feast on the lawn. The summer months., hare been brimi full of pleasure for this particular set, and now that vacation is drawing to a close they are making tthe most of every evening. Ulglit Years Old. Master Val. Jordan Lipscomb wus the genial little host at a stag paf 4 .y last Tuesday afternoou in cele bration of his eighth birthday . About thirty of his boy friends Joined in the merry making which was entirely an outdoor affair. A long table was arranged ou the porch, the center piece, a large cake with eight candles burning brightly. Around this table the boys landed and were served ice i cream, cake and candy. Needless to aay the hours passed by all too Quickly aud the jolly little fellows are even now wishing for Val's ninth birthday to come. Death of Mini* Kate Mc^uomi. While not unexpected, the news of the death of Miss Katej McQueen, which occurred in the Columbia hos pital on last Wednesday, was re ceived with sorrow by a large num ber of friends in Camden, wherei she had spent the most of her life, | She was a native of Charleston, but her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald McQueen, moved to Camden during her* girlhood, and she spent most of her life among ua.. For many years she was a valued member of the home of Dr. and Mrs. I. H. Alexander, but af ter the death of the latter, who was her sister, Miss McQueen's own health began to fail, and about a year ago she was taken to Co lumbia for treatment. Everything was done for her, but to no avail, and on Wednesday her remains were brought here and laid to rest by those of her loved ones. Itev. Mr. Rowan, of the Presby terian church, of which she was a devoted member, officiated. She was a lovely christian char acter, and her unselfishness will long remain green in the memory of those who knew her best. Her ill ness had made the last year of her life sunless and dreary, and no doubt she Joyfully and serenely "put on Immortality," in that ever lasting 'rest where "there was no more Bin, no more death, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." ? For H e n t , My plantation in- West Wateree, seven miles from Camden, for rent for the year 1913. 226 acres in cultivation. Buildings on farm in good repair. Apply to H. Trues del, Camden, VS .C. 8-9-tf. Bhaylor'f* Hill Picnic. There will be a basket picnic held at Shaylor's Hill, north of Camden, on Thursday, August 22nd, to which the public Is cordially invited to attend. The good housewives of the community are expected to be on hand with well filled baskets. S. F. Kelley. When you give an order at this store you can absolutely rest assured that the order will be filled with positive fidelity. No substitution or care lessness. We are paid to please you. You receive the greatest attention when the order Ib given. It I4 filled correctly and delivered to the minute. Courtesy and painstaking care form a large part of .our business success and you may be sure we know you appreciate that kind of treat : * r ''\ -J '54-*' 7 i '? ~ . ? : - \''y) '?/ :> ^ .? ' Send us a trial order today and let u? show tthat *e know how to please you and retain your custom. , CITY AND COUNTY NEWS I PUT IN CONDENSED FORM I mattkiw of UKMKKAL IN'Uill KHT HHC I IlW> i,v ut li HKIHMiTKKH, i? Ix*T0tt. of Columbia, [ U. 0&.h6r daUKhUr' N ?Of^'ciarkJon*' ^ol1" E Rh*?* | *u,t ,0 -I theK U KoIu?- Where? To ^Jgr* h0??? tonight. Someone ?? Kolng to get |6.00 Id gold. tur^fiV JHHo Ueleenhelnier ha. r#. Ih^hL ?m lhe W-OUHUiS. wh? has been spending a mouth. I dHi4rf0i<aeXwA,!xander ,eft mUr ollna * "? Northed ssS;' v? ??sub Uir.: neaday' N* ? ' W<1# ln Wed *r; W. de Loach made a buelJ iutl GLh? th* ,ow*r of the day night ' and r<,turn?d Tu?J ^lnnl? *"d Willie Alexan dra'. 6 be*n Ending some time In the mountain, of North Ca? ??'na have returned home. I n )f,'w <fo$le Latham hue Kone tol mnn ? to l?ke a course in a S.?8.?. ? .?*UbM?l""?nt. From kd? trade. *? ?Ut for th* "M ? Did you Bee -the wooing and wln-l Ing of tthe little Quaker Mild at duy XS Plctur? ?how last Tuei-| Wevenwr;?ihr: had been nothing else, but they d ahow two other good reels. 8UD^inMr;i,aibben*' who ha? been OWl7SLS? ?UlpIt of ?rac? Epla- 1 . * church for the past month ^?5?mmJinIty wa* ?*?rmed with hftfl returned to Charleston. Our manv an?i Wbil? amon* ?? be made wnn nni^ n' acquaintances and win S 3 u "umber friends who barir ?! delighted to welcome him back to our little city at any time Brewer ? Klcticy. very 8lmple but beautiful wed div Wn?t 8olemn|sed on last Thurs BrewBP h!rn?011 When MIsu Mario H?r? ? became the bride of Mr. ThI !?r?^ynn Riche*' ?f Camden. Rev ? ? Wa" Performed by SaLiJ; De"dy of Rock Htu. Men lSBohn s wedding march was skill fully Played by Mis. Will" Draf throwMIO|^?"00r th? llom? was fe-srvw and ferns.1* W"8 t"",ked Wlth palm8 hr?Jiiere wer? no attendants. The whfte Zu h?n(le<""ely attired ln n,a i? ,?B,Uln trtmmed with hand made lace and carried a shower venTe'ln"' "lll6B, ?f the ?"<?? her veil being caught ? with sprays of the same flower. After the cerS the^u^!88 Cornella Nelson served the guests punch and wafers. The great number of presents attested amon^P?iarlty ?f the youu? couple s live rf Gni- _ a a n (1 8 ? 111 e chest of Mr. and Mrs. Illchey left on 'the Btav in th"d tra'n for ?ev0ral weeks Btay in the mountains. a handHomea%g?ln5 away gown was L If n taH?red suit with hat glove. and shoes to match. Mr. and Mrs. Richey will be at streeet. Camden^' Tc' ' DeKalb c?:M;:;w5ei'rs;,oL;t popu'ar and attractlre daughter of m. H. Brewer, of this oltr large "clrel /?,U?g couple ? jarge circle of friend, who join ua conKratS?ing t0 them our 1 heartiest rS nrin"8 ftnd be8t Wl8h?? f?r -Kerg.'haPwr?8EPrYou? and_5?"W Civic League. One of the largest and most in teresting of the summer meettlngs of the Civic League was held last Monday afternoon at Grace Church Sunday school room. A committee of three from each ward was ap pointed to look over the city and see where trees were needed and they hope to plant these trees in the fall at the proper time. This committee will also determine what kind of trees to plantl The League discussed the prizes given ih the recent contest and the judges were unitted ' in their verdict on the beauty and cleanliness of the town, j They feel sure that Camden ; will compare favorably with any .town in the state, tor they had never seen more beautifully kept pren*l ses than were, shown by both white and colored citizens. An interest ing pommnnication was read from the National Chamber of Commerce. The League is doing a good work. Let everyone lend a helping hand. Wednesday Morning Bridge Club. Mrs. T. J. Kirk land, who is al ways a charm lgn hostess, entertain ed the bridge club last Wednesday morning. The airy rooms of this handsome hpipe were cool and in viting ? just tfce place to spend the morning hours of a hot Auijidt day and even make ydu feel glad that /on had braved the sun for such a pleasure. After the game the hos tess served a delightful luncheon. The substitutes were Mesdames B. O. Boykin, Bratton deLoaoh, O. H. Lenoir, W. L. DePass, lCtoss Bel ma Parrish and Mell Whitner. RELIGION IS HIS BUSINESS Preacher Knows How It Should Be Transacted and Does It Batter Than Others, Ia thla new movement 4% la I* t?r? eating to not# tbe cavalier way ia ehlcb 'business nan" give tbe preach ers tha back aaat. It la aa If theee eeaasiUtaea a aid, "Now you ?lergyuu?a art tbe beat of fallows, bat ;?? are Ignorant of bualaeaa met bade. It la high time rellglea .and bedlaeee pria ?frlia applied te It. AU that la aeeA ed is te take right bold el (Ma thing, the eaapty paw, aad ram It aa we ma eae af oar eerpseetloaa. Maeu la bnalaeaa, and tbeae pwwe eae be llbi, A factory with a goad produce ealy aeede baalwaaa akSM to got tu preduet oa the market K?a vauch j as da It." New tba preacher* a bualaeaa Id re ?glee. Why Ml let bin tnaawnt lit lie haa transacted it ap to thta time. VW eeaturiea ha baa beea mlaerably paid. Ha ta eftaa old aad peaetened with a pittance, and aaaay d t tha "bualaeaa uei" aeeua net Vo eare. Tha old-faableaed praadhsr, la hid ol4 taablwaed wafi, gave thla caaatry a good religions result. That Id tha way wa taana ta remsRaber our fath ara aad mothers aa wo He theas, la >ii i lag aaaery. aiUUg la tha Car away pews. Wa daaht It "b?lif aw with baalaeaa a*tMkM a la eae try aad aaa ey te tha baafc. wtll 4a better. It atrlhaa aa that laHgtsa applied ta haartseaa la aaors tha aee4 af Cite heaur thaa bualaeaa applied ta a%la^ Waw Twrh Mall. JUROR FEARED THE DINNER Caaaclantlaaa lUUa Though* ItaeaasRtfr ?aad Maala Weald Keep Ma Prom Thlahlrg gWalgM. - "Tha moat coaaclentl eus aaa I ever knew acrrad oa a Jury with ma ear* oral yeara aga," paid tha experleaeed Jufar. "It waa a crlnriaal caae aad tha Aurora #%ra Imprisoned la a hotel during tha trial. At oar ftrat dinner tba maa with a conedoas refaaed ta eat the excellent meal provided. " 'If 1 abould fill my stomnsh with all that hlfalotla grub,' he aald, 'I abould not be abla to thlak straight. I am not uaad to it at home. No maa la abla to thlak normally Immediately after a radical change la fare. It takea several weeks to adjust hla maa tal attitude to hla physical atate. For that reason, every man who aervea aa a jury ought to aat exactly the kind of food, he la used to at home, even If It takes half a dosen cooks to pre pare it. If that vraa dona, there would be fewer freak verdicts In thta towa.' "There wnesomuck aound sense la tha doctrlae that the 11 other jurors had a fleeting faacy for sticking to own accustomed simple fare, but tha fleahpota of the hotel overcame their scruples and for tbres weeks wa feast ed sumptuously. Also, to sustain tha conscientious man's theory, we re turned what the public called a freak verdict.'* ? Matches Uaed In the World* It haa been estimated that, for aa el minute of time, the clvlllcet nations of the world strike 3,000,00# matches. Thla ia sal* to be th? average for ev " ery minute of the 24 hours of the day. Pifteea hundred billion ia the pum -ber for the entire . year, aad ..tfeape perse as who ltfe under the Aaaericaa flag are charged with the cease** tloa of one-half of this anaoaal. ffssall and inslgaiflcaat as it is, the match demands aa much attendee ta the choice of woods involved as aay ethei forest product. Oaly the choicest por> tloaa of the best treea are an! table. Sapwood aad knotty vor cruao graiaed wood will not da Instead of belag a by-product, the little match la tnraed out la mtlla where the by-pretaata are bulky objects like doera, saeheat shingles, sidings, posts and coedwsad. Tha pines, Hndea, aspen, white cafsr, peplav, blreh and willow are the iasg| aul table match timbers. Great Question Solved. The FVench academy hM s el red a PMt qaeatloa, Its caveat a kartaf traced the aatlpatky for Um aia4ka> la*l?v to the red man. Ia the ata teeath ceatury the Spaniard! fer?a?M back wltk thea?, beside* ftM and legends, the story of the hatred of the zn other-la-law among the aborigines. The noble red man would aot walk In the footatepe of hla squaw's mother till the sea had washed them away, so profound was his detestatkm of his re lation by marriage. This hatred, the aeademldaaa think, waa a reMe of the feeling en tendered in the days when man stele his bride by force. Naturally his die poeitlon toward his mother-in-law was net. that of an admirer. We are llrtng down the mother-In* law bogle. Unlike the red auui, a good many of us could walk In her tootatepe with great benefit to oar* eeiree, 1 . Behind Time. "What Is the matter with this rail way t* aalced one irate passenger. "This train Is three or four hears overdue,* r;/.. it . <,?'/ ( ' "Think of me,** said the stockholder, "and hare patience. Its dlvldeade are three or fbur years orerdue." . -AU th. - rn parts," 'They hare to be when the play IV self la laid In Greece." .v - 1 ANG'S I J phonf. 2 NKVV AlilUVALH; KitiKliaiii'H Hhiiim an<1 IIatob ft I'rtiiKy I lour <<(>U| M?<lul < (?f(?> l-'rcnh Sldpnu'ttt National ItiiM'ult <':>?>? < mnhIh Kvcry Wwk, m PHONE US YOUR WANTS ? IGH GRADE GROCERY ICE CREAM IF YOU WANT A GOOD AND PURE ICE CREAM COME TO THE CAMDEN CANDY KlTCHEN We make our Cream from pure milk and cream. We do not use corn starch or junket. A TRIAL. ORDER WILL CONVINCE YOU Camden Candy Kitchen 'Phone 78 How about replacing that old stove? Do a little figurjpg: A Rood range costB less than ten cents a day for a ye^r. One of ourn will save this much on fuel alone. If you had bought one a year Ago Itt would Irnve- paid fcr itself before thin. **5 "~T~~ -~*~ Besides, think of the satisfaction In using a stove you can depend upon. One that doesn't burn your baking and ccok.y perfectly. After a year when the stove has paid, for itsalf think what it will save in the way of fuel and food and tho amount of satisfaction you will (get from Its use year after year. ... ' Our stoves save you money and wo save you money on stoves. Let us prove It. ? v