Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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:nu J i? thifi lovely ?ea?on of the year, ? birth of spring, the mturroctlou (b? ???niing detl<1 lu u!1 nature, ?ortmemorate that life which ' uTed that wo might know and m faith in the loving father-hood God it's travail, it's Buffering, ( fioriouM and victorious transltlo L thiit life to another. Betweeu u Raster and Che last, many of , number liavj> patted through ? valley of the shadow. For those ub upon whom the door was ut, fhero have come dark days, ' id 'dreary. Anguish of parting and loss have inJ our heart h; fear and dread of 9 unknown have palsied our jlh; we have mourned and not *0 comforted. But now comet* e ri?iuK of the sun on Haster ^rB. It's beams, tint with the col . of hope, even the somber arms : the Cross on Calvary's .mount ?uh rove! There was no death j him; only change. He liyed, $i crucified, and roBe thitt we ijht know the love of God, and ire faith in endless life; Therefore let ub be of good m and faith. J>t ub pcuMt those k o have gone beyond Into the safe ttplng of a loving Father and, loving, Btill keeping them in r hearts, thinking often of /them their new home as being in a cher and better estate and await it glad Easter morn which will ske us again beyond the posslbil j of a parting. There Is no death, Hat seems so Is transition; ds. life of mortal breath, a suburb of the life elysian. /hose Portal wo call death." flod, who gave field, and flowers, nd foamy depths for the pleasure the least of His creatures will pt shut the sunlight, rand the eiuty of His world from the eyes fthem who have trusted Him. Tribute. No circle is too charmed for the eath angel to enter; 110 life tod uaftled for him to claim. At 3 'clock on the morning of thQ 13th f March at Knowlton's hospital in iolmnbia, the life of Mrs. W. B. louston went out "like a star that ? lost when the day light is given, he faded away to shine brighter in awn." lira. Houston was, before her mkr lage, Miss Mattie Caroline Nettles, aufrbter of Mrs. John T. Nettles, of Us city. She leaves a husband, wo children, a mother, sister and irother . to mourn their loss, besides i large circle of relatives and rleftde, over which the cloud of Mtft* haa hovered. On the 28th of May, 1900, she raa married to Mr. W. B. Hous on, of Florida, and since that time taa made only annual visits to her lometown; but these vfeits served o keep green life-long friendship, j ad to make strong the ties that iound her to home and loved. ones. ! foe family and a few Intimate' rlend# knew of her illness, but her teath came as a shock to the com Mttity over which it cast a gloom, top-ebe was much loved In her na Jre town, for her many lovely *alts of character. Life for her I ?emed full and complete for she "as happy with her little family, md life retched out fair ahd imlllng before her. But she hev6r <?]oyed to the fullest extent the sun JW of a beautiful world. "Ahd 'here, shall be no night therei; and thoy need no caudle, neither light ot the sun; for tho L*>rd dod giveth them light; , and they shall reign forever aud over." Tho beautiful, hut simple services were held at the Nettles home at 11 o'clock Friday morning, Rev. M. I*. Lawaon of the Baptist church officiating, and she wuh laid to rent in the old Quaker CQmetftry, by the Bide of her futh er she had loyed sy well; the grave was covered with beautiful and hand Home floral tributes, expressions of love and remembrance from friend* j and loved onee. Her body went, back to the earth which gav? it. but <the bou! hau winged its bright way to the realms prepared by the Hand which Kuve her find to her loved ones. "How silvery the echoes run ? Thy will bo done? Thy will bo donpI'U ' Heven Vear Old. A very pretty aud enjoyable par ty ot the week was given on Wed nesday afternoon at the Williams house on Fair street in honor of Miss Kstell Williams, who was just "seven <lmes one," that day, and her little friends were invited to come in and make merry with her. The 'features of the afternoon was an egg-hnut, and as the rain came down in torrents, the Easter rab bit, very obligingly hid the eggs in every nook and corner of the house. After all had found quite a number of varied colored eggs, ,they wore Invited into the dining .room, where a long table laden witn good things awaited them- The table was beautifully decorated in pink and blue. The 'center-piece was "pink, and seven bright candles gleamed from -the rosy surface of a large birthday cake, and blue ribr ? bons, which held the place cards, J led the little lads and lassies to their places. Those enjoying the 'afternoon were: Katherene and Bess DeLoache. Eugene and Lee De"Loache, Agnes, Ethel, and Sarah DePaes, Emily Wooten, Francis Zemp, Clara, Josephine and Frank Gureton, John Kennedy, and Charles PuBose, Oakman and Thorn well Hay.#fc;^": Blaster Services at Grace Church. A special celebration of the Holy Communion was held at 8 o'clock' last night at Grace church, it being Maundy Thursday, which commemo rated the institution of this sacra ment of the Lord's Supper. The Good Friday services will be at 7:80 and 11:15 a. m., and 5 p. m. The services at 11:15 a. nr., will be the regular Good Friday ser vices with sermon. Saturday the services will be at 7:80 a.| m., and 5 p. m. Sunday, Easter Day, there will be services as follows: Holy Communion ( first celebra tion) 7:30 a.m. Easter Day services with sermon and second celebration of Holy Com munion^ 11:15 a. m. There will be SPjeclttl "Easter music at this service. Carol service in the afternoon at; 6 ;o'clock. AU are cordially invited to these services. The Girl, The Man and the Game. Wth a bevy of exceptonally pretty singing and d&ncing girls, a splen didly balanfeed company, Billy "Sin gle" Clifford supported by that clev er prima donna, Marie Welter, will be st-en in the merriest of musical farces, VThe Girl, The Man. and The Game?" at the Opera House on . ?r. - * ?? ' _ / ? ;'.* -?' Delicious! Delicate! Delightful!! v ; ?We the boilt words" to describe our dlnty desserts. Kv?^ s? *t experience has Uuahtue will do honor to *""> Io?r meals the flight of your guests and ?^new atui " it Is fruit, we hart carefully preserved .flavor ? if It ts any otber of our big selection of e c > |a> sure It Is tbe best- for only the beet can maintain Store <wti Tomorrow night. the past imiod from C9?bt to coaat The success of this clever play was little ehurt of phenomena). This season <t will be seen to much bolter advantage, the company bfr* ing Improved by jibe addition of *fi?* Ma rid Welter and a very clever lit tl?? singing and dancing soUbrette, Mise Mae Collins, who was a feature the paat season in The Pink L?ady and at the Folies Bergero, In New York, The chorus will be up to the Clifford standard, which means much, and Billy will have the beat and brightest selection of songs he has ever had in his long career. "The Girl, The Man and Tbe Game" is a success with a capital "8" as Billy Clifford's brand of comedy aud danciug Is delightfully pleasing. Mrs. Mathis Dead. Mrs. Minerva M. Mathls, widow of the late 0. M. Mathls, died at the residence o t her daughter, Mrs. 13. J. Lewis, on I^aFayette avenue Friday night last. Mrs. Mathls was born at Smithville in Sumter coun ty, ?pril 1882, and moved to Cam ?aftjfc in 1865, and was in her 81st yes r. She is survived by two chil dren Mr. F. K. Mathls and Mrs. E. J. JUewis, both of this cty. She was a member of the Methodist church and the funeral services were conducted at the residence on Saturday afternoon by Rev. If. B. Browne, assisted by Rev. Lawson. The burial took place at the Camden cemetery. VmS-i Teachers Meeting. A meeting of the county teach ers will be held in the Grammar school bulTdlng at Camden Satur day, April 28nd, beginning at 11 a. m. An Interesting program hat been arranged to include music, al so Instructive papers on primary methods; school Improvement, draw ing, English, mathematics, etc., will be read. Officers of the Aasocia tion fof the year will be elected at this meeting. All the teachers are urged to attend. The public Is cordially invited. I. J. McKepzie, President. Depot at Blaney Burned. Fire last Sunday night about 11 o'clock destroyed the Seaboard;, freight and passenger station at Rlaaey together with its contents, This is the second depot, destroyed at Blaney within the past ten days* Only last week two stores together with their contents were destroyed, and it is the' belief of some that ?a. fire bug - is responsible, for the losses. The depot, was well filled ^wlth merchandise and farm products as the weather for the past week had been such that the farmers could not do much hauling. Dp. Ptenon Dead. Dr. Robert Qamaltel Pearson, professor of English Bible in the Columbia Theological Seminary died at 5 o'clock Saturday morning at his apartments, corner of Wash ington and Bull streets. The fun eral was held at Id: 3 0 o'clock Sun day morning at tho First Presbyte rian church. Dr.J.Q. Reavis officiat ing, and the body was taken to Starkville, Miss., for interment. Dr. Thornton Whaling, president of "j the theological seminary conducted the services in Starkville. Death was due to heart failure. For sev eral years Dr. Pearson had not been In good health. ? Dr. Pearsfih wai~ born June 9; 1848, at Stai<kvlU6j~ Miss. Dr. Pearson Several years ago conducted a revival service In tho] opera house in this city and his j sermons were heard by the largest crowds ever gathered in Camden.* The Quickest Way Out ''Do you plead guilty or not guil ty to this charge?" asked the court. The prisoner looked around him. Besides him was. thel doubtful law yer, .'he had retained to defend him. -Arrayed agaibst him ,were? the best attorneys in the country. Above him sat the implacable /judge, and across the room was the bone-head ed jury. Mjfadge," said the prisoner, "be fore 1 enter this plea can I ask some Questions?" "You may." "If I stand trial, will I hafter. sgL {here an' listen while these here shyters ask hypotherical questions?" "You will." ; ? * "Do I hafter hear all these here handwritin' experts, for an* again?" "You do." -"Willi hafter set Tight ~ here while the ^sanity doctors does all their talking?" . "Certainly." I'm ready." 'Prisoner at_ the- bar, do you plead guilty or not guilty?" I ** ? Cleveland Plain Deal IjjSU ? 1 In 'pursuance of commission from the Secretary of State notice is hereby given that the books of sub scription to the capital stock of The Plantera Building and l<oaa Aa= Uoclatlon will be opened onMonday, March 24th, 1913, at the Bank pt Camden. James B. Wallace, EH\:.: Laurens T. Mills, ': vA Geo. W. Moseley, 'James H.- Clyburn, L. W. Boykin, William J, Burdetl, ' Board of Corporators. ? rrr. ? ??? ??? .. Charley Gano. Who does not remember Charley Gano? That rollicking, jovial, fun ny end man and comedian who mad* j thousands laugh with J. A. Coburn's j Greater Minstrels last season. He was funny; he was clever; he is an L&llM in bis line, and_he..is coniiag again surrounded by an entirely neW company; new songs, n#w jokes, the latest music, the grvfitest acts, and the very best to be Jiad in min strelsy. The show is good;, you have seen it before; its a. house-* hold word,- yw moneys Wdffh. TvOok at the list of new peoplg this- season. Its (he best lh JMfl then- dauo lie ? I* tfcs last word in -rttl lentous mimicry, wil and ftianylsm*. ? ?uutfj|g_ next : Friday night at the Opera Hbuae. :? : , >r? - ? -r h on AND COUNTY NEWS PUT IN CONDENSED FORM MAUKIUS OF UKNKKAL INTKU KHT HKO|Jillul> ItY OtU ItHFOltTUIUi. ? v. ? < Miss Juunita Wylie is in Camden, the guest of Miss Hallle CarrlBon.? - Lancaster News. Mr. Frank Uault, of Texas, broth er of Mrs. 8. A. McCaskili. wan in Camden thlu week. Mr. Hardy Thorne,oh% of the good and substantial cltlxens of 1 1* ?? ? i? Springs, was in Camden last Tues day Mrs. A. 8. Watkins, of Camden, came up Monday to the bedHide of her mother, Mrs. L. M. Ciyburn, who is very ill and not expected to [live.? I^ancaster Nowb. Mr. H. M. Hlldebrand, cashier of the Bank of Hagood, wub in Camden last Saturday. Mr. Hlldebrand Is able to get about on his crutches alnce the recent serious accident in which he bud his leg broken in- two places, il 1b friends are glad to boo him out again. The Chronicle is uow in the midst of a big rush of Job printing and the entire force Is kept busy, With improved machinery, a go?d stock of stationeryy and a new member ad ded to our shop we are able to take care of all orders as quickly and as satisfactorily as the large city shops. The heavy rain fall of last week have set the rivers of South Caro lina on a boom. The crest of the water reached in the Pee Dee Mon day with a height of 36.1 feet. The Black river and Lynche's river also are in flood. The crest of the floods in these streams is expected to pass, as follows; Smith's Mills, 18 feet. March 26; Klngstree, 12 or 13 feet. March 20; Effingham, 15 to 16 feet, March 24 to 26. At Cam den the \Vateree river was report ed 7 nine feet above flood stage, a rise of 8.6 feet in on# day. Tnl? brought the river to a height of 33 feet. ' ... . ?-?^WANT? ANNV4JU RKi'ORTS ? Superiit < ondent of Hducatlou P?b lblicH liecent Act of Logislatore. As the schools of the county are beginning to close I deem it my duty to call the attention of teach ers and trustees . to the importande of filing annual reports with the county . Superintendent. The coun ty Superintendent is required to make report to the State Superin tendent, but he cannot do 'this un less he gets correct annual reports from all the teachers ofc the county. Every school, whether public, Joint or private 1b more or less injured when its teach ?r0T~f all to send in an annual report. % The recent legislature passed an Act requiring teachers* etc., to file reports at end of school. The act follows: ??* ? . An Act, r , Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of ftouth Carolina: Any teacher; prin cipal, or superintendent employed in ttha schools of this State, sup port^ in whqle or in part at public expense, shall file within two weeks ?after the close of ? ttrer seasion "of" such school a full and accurate re port as now required by law. Any person neglecting, refusing, orf omit ting to file such -report when re quested by the County . Super in t in dent, of Education shall be liable to the cancellation of his or her certificate to teach, and to a fine of not mora than twenty-five dol lars, to be imposed at the discretion of the County Board of Education. - Colored Couple Marry. H6t>t. Anderson and Kitty Carlos, two respectable colored people of this community, were married last Suuday afternoon. ~ . '? i - " 1 .? i ?' p' . CITATION. -r State of South Carolina, " Couhty of Kershaw. By W. L. McDowell, Esquire, Pro bate Judge. WHEREAS, Samuel Belton Beard , made suit to me; to grant him I^t i tors of Administration of the Eb- I tate of and effects of Miss Mary E. Man, '.'k&Ll ? These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said Miss Mary^E. Man, deceased, that they be ari*d appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at Camden, S. C., on April 2nd, next, after publication thereof, ; at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shown cause, \t any they have, ; why'- the said Administration should not be granted. Oiven under my hand, this 17th day of March, Ai. D.^l&lt. >*; W . L. MeDoweUv 9 Judge-of Probate for Kershaw Co. Published on the 21st and 2?th ?*Pdtn CITATION. State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw. ? ' ~ ?' By W. & McDowell, Esquire, Pro ?? n * ^bate 'Judge. y* '-r HSf* WHEREAS, Bessie KoWlQade sul to me, to grant her Letters of Ad ministration of the Estate of and effects, of Samuel Rosa. These are^ therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said Sam uel Ross, deceased, that they be and appear before me, In the Court { of Probate, to ?9 held at Camden, S. C., on April 8rd, next, after pub lication thereof, at 11 o'clock In the forenoou, 4o show cause, if any they have, why the said Administra tion- shoshi -not be granted. E~_ Given under band, this- I#thf day or March, A. D., 1918.* L, Ptgpfe' ? Mol>o weH,^^ Judge of Probata for Kershaw Co, Published on thk 21pt and tflh darr w tn (he Camden C h ro n lcl#W - - ? t- yrrf:. r: - - i ~ . .'tfe Wc MILL BANK FOR SALE Vi ? . . . T. N. BELT, Agent Lancaster, S. C. l a. Mcdowell, . t : * v '? Camden Agent . Property of John Boykin in Northeast Camden 1 1 room house and two other buildings with about 70 acres of valuable land, suitable for town lots and cultivation. Price, with easy terms, $7,000,00. . Also 150 acres for sale, the Fitzpatrick lands, lying just South* of the Mary Bruce (or Hough) place on Lynched creek, ten iniles South of Kershaw. Price $10.00 per acre. Also 35 acres of Fitzpatrick lands by the Turner lands. Price $15.00 per acre. FOR SALE A limited quantity of Cokcr Cotton $eed. Makes I inch staple and equally as much per acre as short cotton. About February 1st, we were offered and re fused to accept 1 4 tfc for 65 bales of this cotton. Hope to get 15c for it. Price 75c Per Bushel. Workman & Mackey KALB, S. C. We are anxious __ CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Camden So. Car. Our display of authoritative designs of the latest, exclusive now open to the inspection of the public. ?fM 1 . . # ^ . The rnoit exquisite and becoming creation* of foroign and do. m?.lic designs will bo found Here, most ?ttr?*iToly priced ?nd ?fun. Houbted, .plcndld workmanship. You ore cordially invited to coll.