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MAI>K HKHUKI-F A NtAVK. MLImm I trance of IinprlHoumeut ami l>e?th of Her |*?vt*r. t " . ' Mloutlcello, N. V., Dec. 23. Melyl H. Couch, former* district attorney of Hulllvau county, wan quietly bur led today, leaving behind him no written word to explain th# mystery of his strange (tun I existence* and associations with hU slave like com panion, Adelaide itranco, who for throe yearn was a virtual prisoner tu his office. ? ? From a flill in tho jail whore hIh whh held on a technical charge, tin woman Haw t lie funeral proceunlon pans on to (lie cemetery, Khe had expressed u wIhIj to be at th^ grave side, hut Couch 'h widow forbade It. Later t It 1 h afternoon nhe wan to he releaaed, ''Then I am going to van lnh," she Bald. Couch died on the lounge in hiH office early Sunday morning. 1 1 f H com pa n ion , shrieking, Kttve (Ju? al arm, and summoned a physician Then for (lie Nrst time 'it became ?known that for t h r?*?' yearn had Minn liraiKe, for thy love of the man, ex In ted In a tiny quarter In an office partitioned off aw a combination nleeping, living room and kitchen. Couch for yearn had spent moat of bin trine in his office. The wo man says ahe loved him devotedly, that he rournod her love, and that their relations dated back fifteen yeara when Hhe, as a hook agent, chanced to call on him. The woman iooka pale and hag gard today. She w;ih young and at tractive looking ten yearn ago, but her devotion to Couch and tho hoc re alliance and ita incidental confine ment have aged her. Hlie baa re fused to dificiiHH the cane, aaying she wishes to drop out of night in order not to caune the (touch family any more notoriety. Her hlntory is vague, little bolng known excepi that ahe formerly lived in Ooahen, N. Y., and has a brother somewhere in Ohio. After much (mentioning, ahe told of her life in tho little room open ing off Couch'n officen. She neve, wont out eXcoptn at night, and thei only when ahe wan aure no one would boo her. Siic lived out i>ro viaiona brought to her by tho law yer, and thru it all, alio Bald, ahe waa happy. She aaid alio waa 4o yearn old and had been a book agent. Her story atopped there except , with the explanation that it wna while trying to lntereat Couch in a book fifteen yeara ago that their friendship be gan. They met at frequent inter-, vala after that time, she aaid, until about three years ago when they concluded that secret meetings that had lasted a day could be prolong ed to a week, then weeks. .Finally nho took up living quarters in the lawyer'*; officen. When confronted by the widow of t he man with whom she had lived in secret for .so inanj years, Minn1 Hranee begged for t'orgi veliejjp, ((vy ing, "l loved hiin, I loved him." Her grief at Couch'a death was gen dine, and t he sheriff, who at first harbored suspicions concerning her. waa finally forced to admit that j there was no charge upon which she' could be held. An autopsy performed upon the body of Couch revealed that his death had been due. to heart dis ease. The coroner's verdict waa ac cidental death. The body was tak en to Couch'a late home at the re quest of the widow, whose silence remained unbroken today. On lionjj Journey. A caravan of foreigners number- j ing probably seventy-fve men, wom fd and children with about thirteen! teams and several dogs camped in I the pine woods near the Quaker ; cemetery on the outskirts of the; city Saturday nigh:, until Tuesday i morning when they left on their i journey. They were enroute from j Oklahoma City to Miami, Kla., wher : they expect to settle and carried! with them many letters from mayors! of the various, cities thru which they had passed during their two months of travel. Before leaving here they; purchased a lot of feed stuffs for | their party and animals and seemed j to be well supplied with money. F1NA1, DlSClIAlMiK. Notice is hereby Riven that one month from this date on Saturday, January 31. 1914. 1 will apply to the Probate Court, of Kershaw Coun ty for a final discharge as Adminis trator de bonis non of the estate of James Cantey, deceased. Thomas Ancrum Hoy kin Camden, S. C.. Dec. 27, 1013. FINAL DISC'IIAIUiK. Notice is hereby given that one month from tins uate on Saturday. January 31, 1 1 -I . I will apply to the Probate Court of Kershaw Coun ty for a final discharge as Adminis trator de l>onis non, cum testamento annexo of the estate of Charlotte A Cantey, deceased Thomas Ancrum Hoykin. Camden, P., Dec. 27. 19 13 A ll?*ttutlfu| lUHiMiiilfrnncf, Quito u number of the citizens thought of tho shut Inn at the coun ty infirmary during Christinas and made 009 day g t least sooi n to them thai 1 1 f<? wuh worth liviQg While it cannot ho said that at all times moso liimaioH a ro not properly oared for, tho romoinbrftnOM on this day woro highly appreciated by them. Mr. and Mrs. (1. W. Dahney ucu tho efficient keepers of tlio Infirmary and thoy year In and year out look after their wants and comforts,' hut tho lit (lu extras always gladden tho hoartH of the poor unfortunates. 1'hoHo who contributed to their hap piuoss on Christmas day,' woro Mr. and Mrs. K, A Drown, Dr. and Mrs. W. J, Dunn, Malono-Poarco- Voung jlardwaro Company, Mrs. M. II. Ifcyman and Mr. C, C. ilruco, It watt a beautiful iV'membrnnce to a noody people, Supervisor M C. Wont also had .t fow extras prepared f<>i* tho fel lows who woro ho unlucky aw to ho doing tlnio on the county's pub lic works and those confined In the county jail and It Ih needless to pay that the penance doom duly appro ciatod the Yulotldo remembrance. Mrn, Purlin I Had. Mrs. Mamio YVilllngham Partin, wife of Mr. <1. A. Partin, died at her home on North Broad Street, this city, hint Friday night, after a short Illness. Tho remains of tho young woman were carricd to hor old homo at Harlem, Oft., tho day following for interment, accompa nied by the sorrowing husband and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Partin and Mr. C. \V. parlin. of Raleigh. N. U., ' who came down for Ihe funeral. While Mr. and Mrs. Partin were practically strangers in Camden, thoy had made many friends during their atay bore where Mr. Partin w 6 employed as lineman for the Postal Telegraph Co., and there aro many who will learn with deep Borrow of her sudden death. She is survived by two sinters and one brother, who reside In hor Georgia home. Mr.* Partin is a native of Raleigh, N. C., and has many friends in Camden wh deeply sympathize with him in his groat sorrow. HEMllHUT NKWH ANI) VIKWs. Rom ber.ts, S. C., Dec. .SI .? Christ mas passed off quietly thru this seo tion. The. liquor houses in Jackson ville and other places were exhaust ed and many could not net .the one thing -they desired, is possibly why there was no fusses and killings. Many killed hogs last week and some killed fine ones. Mr. J. A. (iillis killed some that weighed near :mo pounds. The usual movement among the negroes Is going on. A number of them move to prove to the world that they are free. Miss Sadie Rogers is visiting her sister, Mrs. Stuekey at Stateburg. Mr. John McCaa and family, of Columbia are spending the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. Mc Caa is well known here and in Ker shaw and his many friends are glad to see him. Miss Madge Rogers returned home yesterday from Statesburg where she spent the holidays. She reports having had a fine time. No marriages this time to report A Hi* Sale Oil. Wo call your attention to the large advertisement appearing in an other place of the James I?. Tapp Co., of Columbia, who are announce ing their 20th Tapp-Ixickhart Mill Knd Sale. This is one of the moat popular firms in the Capital City and the public can count on them making ?<>od the goods as advertis ed. They have many patrons in Camden who go there when in search of bargains such as cannot be found in the local stores and it will be well worth your while to take the time to look these offerings over. Milting chamber of Commerce. The regular monthly meeting of 1 t he Camden Chamber of Commerce will bo held at Recorder's court | room, Wednesday, Jan. 7. at f? p. tn. You arc oarnestly requested to be present. C. 1\ I>ul3ose, Secretary. I/et The Chronicle sell you your , carbon paper and le^nl blanks. I COLUMBIA LUMBER & MANUFACTURING CO. MILL WORK SASH, DOORS, BLINDS AND LUMBER Pl.AIN & HUGER STS. Phone 71 COLUMBIA, S. C. TAX KXMOtJTIONH * Under and by virtue of sundry tux uxecuiions to iue directed 1 will sell iu front of the Cour^ llouw door In the city of Camden, H. C.# on the first Monday In January, 1914, buliiK the 5th day thereof, the following described real estate: 1-2 undivided interest In 160 aero being ih acres, known aH the 1'each land, bounded north by Hruce, ?atv by by UC lieu Crook, south by Atkins i.hmIh, now M? 'Luughlin, west by Ian of i opeiuud. Levied upon and to bo HO<d tin the property of Katharine Williams, bt al., for taxes 1912. 2/1 acres In Klut Itock Township, School dial riot No. 19, bounded on norib by 11, Harfleld and J, llenja inan, south by Itock Branch and J. K. ( r?M <l, ?a|( by Itrauham, Broad way and Wutts, went by public road from Lllwrty iiill to Camden. lev ied upon and to bo Mold aH tho prop erly of Houtb Supply Co., for taxes 1910-11-12. 70 acres lu Hchool District No. 9, known an the A. (J. WattH lundH, and bounded north by landH of Floyd, east by landH of Charlie Ba'ltnpnd, South by lands of A. 1). Kennedy, Went by Southern l'ower Co'b landH. levied upon and to be Hold an the properly of A. C. WattH for taxen 1910-12. One lot lij City of Camden, front* I it K east on tho continuation of Campbell street, bounded north and went by Lizzie Italuey, and eant by Campbell Htreot, south by John Kal ney. Levied upon and to bo sold an the property of A If rod Kennedy for taxes 1912. One house and lot lu City of Cam den, frontiiiK north on York ntroet, bounded an follows: Kast by prop erty now or formerly of Savage and Little, south by Jackson, went by i'ettiKrow or others, .north by York street. Levied ujpon aH the proper ty of IL 8. Smith and. to be sold for taxos 1912, t>6 acrcs of land In DoKulb town Hhip, School DiHtrlct No. 1, bounded north and oaHt by landH of Curoton, south by public road, and west by Cureton. Levied upon and to be sold an the property of M. B1, Chip ley for taxos 1912-13. 315 acres of land in Buffalo town ship, District No. 5, bounded north by lands of J. A. Outlaw, Sandy Grovo church lot, east by Stokes, south by lands of Katcllffo, west by Humphries lands. Levied upon and to bo sold us the property of H. S. Thompson for taxes 1912. Ono lot in City of Camden, bound ed north by Lot No. 11, east by' Campbell street, south by lot No. 9 and west by No. 12. Levied upon and to be Hold as tho property of J. D. Shaw for taxes 1912. 24 acres In DoKulb TownHhip, and School District No. 2, Bouth side of Town Creek, part of u 97 acre, true of land formerly owned by Eianlel Loekwood and Allen Powell. Lev ied upon and to be sold as tho pro perty of John Loekwood for taxen 1912. 1 acre bounded on the North, K'lHt and .South by (Omnia C. Ville plKUe, and West by Jumping Gully Creek. Levied .upon and to be sold as the property of Estate of J. C. Man. W. W. Huckabee, Sheriff Kershaw County. TAX NOTICE. Office of Treasurer Kershaw Co., Camden, S. C., Sept. 30, 1913. ? Notice is hereby given that the books will be open for collecting of S aie, County and School Taxes fron October lutli, ID 13, to March 1st, 1914. A penalty of 1 per cent will t)o udded to all taxes unpaid Jan uary 1st, 1914, 2 per cent Febru ary 1st, 1914, and 7 per cent March 1st, 1914. The rate per centum for Kershaw county is an follows: Mills. S ate taxes 6 County Taxes 4 *4 Special taxes . . 2 % Koad taxes .... 2 Vfe School taxes Y'.' 3 Special school taxes 1 Total ..18% The following school districts have special levies: Special school tax, Diat. Special school tax, Dlst. Special school tax, Dlst. 8peclal school tax, Diat. Special school tax, Dlst. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Diat. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. Spocial school tax, Diat. Special school tax, Dlst. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dlst. Spocial school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. Spocial school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Diat. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dlst. Spocial school tax, Dlst. Spocial school tax, Dist. Special school tax, Dist. The poll tax is $1. All ablo bodied male porsons from tho ago of twenty-one (21) to six ty (60) years, both inclusive, except residents of tho incorporated towns of iho county, shall pay two dollars ($2) as a road tax, except ministers if tho gospel actually In charge of ,i congregation, teachers employed in public schools, school trustees and pernons permanently disabled in the military sorvjco of this state, and porsons who sorved in the la'-e war between tho States, and all persons actually employed in tho quarantine service of this state, and all students who may b?? at tending school or college at tho tlmo when the said road tax shall become due. Persons claiming dis abilities must present certificates from two reputable physicians of th s county. Ml information as to taxes will be furnished upon application. D. M. McCaskill, County Treasurer W. \V. Dixon, of Fairfield county, a former number of the legislature was arretted in Columbia Saturday for pa s ng bad checks to amount of $63. lie was relensed upon pay ing the amount and rostF NO. 1. 4% No. 2, 1% No. 4. 3 No. ti . 4 No. 7, 2 No. X. 2 No. 9, 2 No. 10, 5 No. 11. 6 No. 12, 4 No. 13, 4 No. 15, 3 No. 17, 3 No. IS, 3 No. 19, 4 No. 21, 2 No. 2 2, 4 No. 21. 3 No. 25, 3# No. 27, 6 No. 28. 2 No. 29, 4 No. 30, 2 No. 40. 11 No. 4 6, 8 No. 4 7. 4 TAX KMTUWN8. Office of County Auditor, , Keruhaw County, ( unuUfti, H. < ' , I )W, IK, 1 'J 1 3. Notl <:? u hereby given that the Auditor* office will lm open for receiving tax return* from Jmnniry 1, l li 1 4 . to February 20, 1914, In clusive. Those falling; to make r? turns within said period, us required by j aw, will be auoJe< t to ti penalty of 6 0 per cent. 'i ii Ih being the year for itettsaosa-' Iiik Heal Kwiate, ail persons owning any real escate will be required to return the buine when making re turn of peraqnal property. 'Die Auditor will attend in portion or by deputy at the following place* in the county on the dates indicated for receiving ret lima; Hethune, January 14, 15. Haley's Mill, January 16. Klrkley's Store, January 17. Howe. a School House, January 19. Kershaw, January 20, 21. Wcfttville .January 22. Jdborty 11111, January 23. tttoneboro, January 24. Itlanoy, January 27. All persons between the ages of 2 1 and t>0 yearu inclusive, are re quired to pay poll and road tax, un less exempted by law. All tru&tecB. guardians, executors, administrator*, agents and others, holding properly In churge, must re turn name. The Income tax will be enforced. Parties aendlng tux returnu by muil inimt make oath to wime be fore some qualified officer, and fill out the Bame in a proper manner, otherwise they inuat be rejected. W. F. Russell, Auditor Kershaw County, S, C. Teachers' Institute. A teachers', lnatitiute will be held Friday and Saturday, January 10th and 17th, and every teachor in the county it* expected to attend. The several boards of trustees are re quested to give the teachers the one school day ?o that hey may get the benefit of this institute. A careful ly prepared programme will be got ten out. Prof. W. K. Tate has prom ised to attend this institute, and other prominent educators will be secilred. The teachers of the county will profit largely by this work. It ia especially for. the purpose of bet ter fitting them for their -work that the institute la to be held. Friday night Prof. Tate will give his il lustrated lecture. This will be free and all who attend will be pleased with his address and the pictures he will show. We have heard him several times and would be glad to hear him again, and to see the same pictures again. Teachers in the rural districts who have friends or relatives in town with whom they can- spend the night may do bo, but those who have no one specially to spend the night with will be provided with homes. Those who wish .to have homes se cured for them will please write the county superintendent of education or Miss Kate Simpson, and it will be a pleasure to provide homes for them. C. W. Dirchmore, Co. Supt. of Education. FiXAIi I > 1 8C HA Rt j K . Notice is hereby given that, one nupnth from this date, on Saturday, January 17, 1913, I will apply to th Probate Court of Kershaw County, for a final discharge as Executrix of the estate of Fanny Small. Nora Harris, Executrix. Camden, S. C., Dec. 17, 1913. MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE ? EASY TERMS E. C. voiiTrosckow. J Ginning Days! Thursday and Friday are the only days we operate our Ginnery now. Camden Oil Mill W. R. EVE, Jr., Manager ^1 - Eat More and Digest All You know that there Is noth ing quito bo aggravating and distressing aa DYSPEPSIA ? you can't oat half the time and then not what you are crav ing. If you are so situated ? afraid to oat ? food don't agree with you ? stomach trouble when you do, it's a sure sign the di gestive fluids are sluggish ? the food is not properly assimilated. Stir them up, increase your ap petite and oat your meals with enjoyment and relish. Thoro is nothing quito no miro as NYAL'S DYSPEPSIA TABIiRTS ? they will work wonders with your system, increase your vital ity, and make your dally tasks a pleasure. We sell thefn in two sizes. Sfif?c and ."SO Cont.s. Any doctor will tell you that when we compound a prescrip tion it's done right. Rring us y ur proscriptions. CAMDEN DRUG COMPANY - THIS establihment desires to thank its friends and customers for the business given us during the past yedr, and wish for each * ? and everyone a happy and pros perous New Year. 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