The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, February 13, 1914, Image 8
OAITHKJX IN JAIL
Im UlmA to Know W?mn<l
4*1 Will lUxxwr.
Ishmael Thompson, the negro
man who was tu) serloutly wounded
two weeks ago by Hani Cfttltben,
Hil.i libs a Chancy of recovi >ry, ac
cording to physicians attending him
at i ho Camden Hospital. Should
ho recover, Thompson will ho minus
oiio eye and tho cheek bone on
that wide of Itlii face. Alice Thouip
s 'ii, wUo was slightly wuuuuui at
tho time, has been dlsmhstd fron.
(he* hospital and has returned to
ho/ home. Damon C'laybum, who
wirt only slightly wounded, wilt al
no recover. ' '
Ham c 'aiitlM-n, i h<? negro who did
the shooting whllo tu a fit of auger,
w as ur ought down Friday afteruoon
f.j in Lancaster, whore lie waa ar
retted hy tho Chief of l'olice ai
Dial place, and haw been confined
In the county Jail wince. fie talks
freely of his escape from tho of
ficers. Cauthen said ho was in
s.ght of the dogs and men when
l my wereo trailing him and that:
ho wanted to surrender, hut seeing |
so many men and guus and fearing I
tli .t home one might open tire upon
h m, that he would not sbow hlm
Helf. Kays ho spent the night in a
ha n near Camden the night of tho
snooting, and after that he sayu ho
b. e it most of tho time In the
branches and swamps between hero
and Lancaster,
A is supposed to ho imagination
on the negro's part, but he states
t m i.ogs were trailing hlin the en
tire di .tanco from a point just above
Ko shaw on to Lancaster, and that
nt one point the dogs got too close
upon him, Sighting a negro houne
n< ftrLy, and a Jiorwe standing In
front of the yartL he Jumped upon
h'/n and outdistanced the dogs,
where he again took to the swamps,
and turning tho horse around, sent
him towards hla owner,
lie did not seem to be in the
least, concerned about tho condition
of his victim*, and laughingly told
of bis escape and bow he eluded
the dogs. When naked If he used
anything on his feet to keep* the
d gs from trailing him ho would
not answer. ? ?
When told that the wounded man
w k improving and would likely re
co.cr, Cauthen stated that he was
K I d to know this-- -that ho held no
au moaity toward him. Ho said
t . t lie does not remember shoot
ing Damon (Unburn and that he was
c ,a/,c(l with liquor at the time.
..not her prisoner bold in the jail
M li.ll Sumter, charged witb mur
dn.\ Sumter shot Clarence McCain,
a o iier negro Saturday night- last
a .ieihune, from tho effects of
Wiiich McCain died on Sunday night.
I i\' .11 ,uest was held over the dead
nt- ro oy Magistrate Copoland and
f ?. m i lie evidence it was shown
in. i. McCain was at Sumter's house
o when Sumter called him
rt \.*n and McCain drew tils gun.
Su tor tben shot McCain, the bui
lt;. tn erlng ibo bowels. Sumter
way wrought to jail by Deputy Mc
D?.eU and is now awaiting trial
a* , ;r.r sessions court.
"Wit Ilia Tim IjUw/'
What should prove t Ji t? host eli
te laiunient of the year in theatri
c is ,n the announcement that
' Wi.jii k the haw" will ho present
ed at the Camden opera house next
\?onday, the lfith.. Tho play is
ti??? siiisalion of the large eitios ev
e j wlicW. The American Play Co.,
p . iid ucers of the play, promises a
very fle'.er cast of players and a
lavish scenic production when the
piay is presented here.
Mrs. David Wolfe has returned
f.dii a visit to friends in Atlanta.
Men Who Make the World.
Men who make the world of to
day :tre making The Youth's Coin
pi.. ion what it is today. It is very
much more J.hau The Companion
yon may remember; no higher in
p n pose, hut more lavish in materi
a; laiger and impoved with spe?
<? ; 1 Family pages, hoys' pages, girls'
pig s, ami a constant suply of se
r.i.ls and shorter stories. ?
The editorial page of informa
Mur., (Ommenl, science antf' events
wi : ke.-p any man well informed,
while the Family l'age helps on
h .t.r imp-oyements and ideas, and
bo'h boys and girls have special
pa < s for themselves.
Vou do the family a good -turn
when The Youth's Companion "as
il s toda>" i<; sent to the home,
h f '> - ; w o issues a year? not twelve.
More reading than is found in any
moni.ily magazine at any price.
I'm. may not know The Compan
ion as it is today. I..et us Bend
y mi t iree current issues free, that
y ?rt i tay thoroughly t*?st the pair's
qa lity.
The Youth s Companion,
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NOTICK.
My resolution passed by the City
Council of Camden, sealed bids will
b? received by the City Council to
Friday, the 20lh day of February,
l'.i 1 J . twelve (12) o'clock M., for
ti e purchase of the property owned
by ( h?* City of Camden, at the corr
ner of llroad and Ru tied go Streets,
known as the Opera House property,
be'nK the lot upon which tho Opera
House is situated, said lot having a
front "go on Mroad Street of seventy
two < 7 2 > feel, more or less, and ex
tending bin k Fast ward to a depth
of o-ie hundred and eighty (180)
feet, more or less.
All bids must b<< accompanied by
a certified check for three hundred
do'lars ($.100), as evidence of good
fai' h.
The City reserves the right to re
ject n ii y and all bids.
The City also invites offers for
tho s-ile of a lot in Camden snita
b'e for the erection of a new Opera
Home, offers to be submitted by
tvo]vQ (12) o'clpck M . , Friday, Feb
ruary 20th, 1914.
S. Hrasington, Mayor.
O, Q. Alexander,
City Clerk
Cpmden, B. .C.. Feb. 5, 1914
?'WITHIN THW LAW"
Aa Uuiuiuliy KIik> AM?c U?m Wr;
(,'mimImi Nw*i MoudAjr Nlglit.
Cue of the geuuioo treats of the
lo4'?i theatrical mi<u?vo )u foreshow- ]
ed in tu*-' announcement that
k WltiilD i *?? l.rtw" iiuyard Vellier 9
a a r. tug now play of moueru Amir ,
V4ii life which is i ho dramatic aou
MiJou of tin- ><iir la Now Voik and
L;hic.?go, ? iu to be presented by tut
Aiue. lean l'la> CO., at th? Caaidou
j O peru iioutte, next Monday, Feb. i >J.
i'ata d H-r.odl) suiccuutui drama,
wli ch hu? boon critically comuioud
?>d ..a powtK bH.iifc (ho moui ea(ir./H.i-.
j lag huiaaa interest utory given the
j u a, v la a decade, hau for its cea
t.al character, a protty and <iuick
wi led young wouiau who iu faluely
accused aad wrongfully copvicled
j of stealing froia her employer. She
uervtH tin tx* year a in prison, cornea
out determined to "go utralgbt,"
Id beira>ed time and time again by
(ne police, und finally iu forced to
' abandon the effort to boneutly earn
a ii eliho< d and live by her wits.
Hhe prouperu by the uue of many
i iKea.ouu devices, outawindits uwind
leru, conduc'u a blackmailing oyera
t.on on perfectly legal lint* forti
fied be. self aKaiaut police interfer
ence by effective lawful defence, and
In abort pie>u upon uociety at
w II au a law breaker but remaiau
heraolf alwa>u "within the law."
A last uhe revengeu heraelf upon
the man who gent her unjustly to
priuon by lurlriK hlu uon into inar
rlnge. And then, if courue, uhe
f illu In love with him.
"Within the Law" employu the
H -er\iceu of one of the mout care
fully selected and evenly balanced
ac leg orKun'zationa gathered in ma
ny aeaaona and the eleborate acen
1c pr ductlon provided by the Ameri
e n Ploy Company, producers of
the play. "Within the Law" la a
world-wide aucceia, bh the play la
at preaent equally popular in En
gland, Germany and Auatralia.
Pretty line of houae dreaaea Juat
arrived. ? 10nterpri8e' Mercantile Co.
A n nou n cenien C .
For Major.
To tha Democratic Voter# of Cani
len: I hereby announce myaelf a
candidate for Mayor in the approach
ing primary election, subject to the
rule# governing said election. If
.louoreci with thin position I will
uBfl my best efforts to serve all the
fr^ople in a business - like and sat
isfactory manner. Your support
*ill be greatly appreciated.
H. T. Goodale.
The friends of Mr. C. H. Yates
hereby announce him as a candidate
for mayor of Camden, S. C., in the
.coining .election, subject to the rulet
md regulations of the Democratic
Primary. *
1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Mayor.
I. C.' Hough.
Wo hereby announce Mr. 11. L.
Wa. kins as a candidate for Mayor
of Camden, In tlrt* coming election,
subJiM t u> the rules of the Demo
cratic Primary.
Many Friends.
For Alderman Ware! I.,
I hereby announce myself as a
c lncl date for re-election from Ward
1, subject to the rules of the dem
ocratic primary. J. F. Smkh.
I'or Aldei-imn Ward 2.
* heroby announce myself as a
cudiia e for Alderman In Ward 2,
la thj C.ty Democratic Primary, sub
ject to the rules governing same.
R. S. Williams.
For Aldoimnn Wanl
i hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Alderman from Ward
3, subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic Primary.
It. B. Williams.
Believing that the majority of
the residents of Ward 3 wish me
to continue to serve them as Alder
man from our ward, I have consent
ed to become a candida-te for re
el ction. I do this after being as
sured by a large number of vo
ters of this Ward that they do not
des re si change at this time. I ap
preciate the fact that you have
honored me with election to this of
fice and I have served you for near
ly two years to the best of ability
and will continue to do so if you
s?e fit to nominate me, in the com-~
in< Democratic Primary.
W. Robin Zemp.
, For Aldennnn Ward -I.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Alderman in Ward 4,
in the City Democratic Primary.
II. D. Schlosburg.
| 1 hereehy anounce myself as a
[candidate for Aldeerman in Ward
|4 in the City Democratic Primary.
F. M. Wooten.
For Alderman Ward 5.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Alderman in Ward f>,
th ? C ty Democratic Primary, sub
Ject to the ru ok governing same.
W. R. Delioache.
I hereby announce myself as a
jc^nd d te for Alderman In Ward 5.
| in the City Dem c afic Primray, sub
i Ject to t..e rul s irov?>rning same.
W. E. Johnson.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Alderman ih Ward 5, in
the City Democrat io Primary, *ub
Joo,t to the rules governing s-une.
C. P. DuBose.
l'or Alderman Word <5.
I he eby announce mysnlf as a
c nd da p for A'd^rman in Ward 6,
In he City De^crat'e Pr'mnry. sub
J ct to the ru'es governing same.
S. C. Zemp.
The friends of Dr. W. C. Moore
l.erebv announce him as a candidate
for Alderman from Ward f>. in the
approaching Primay election.
I herejy announce myself as a
candidate for Alderman in Ward 6.
In tbe City Pem crt c Pr'jrtary, sub
ject to the rules gove-ning same.
N. C. Boykin.
Ifou be both Juch&e and Jurv
Lot the Trial last Thirty Days |
Buy a pair of " Headlight" overalls at
our gtore today.
If thirty days of the hardest wear does
not convince you that these are the best overalls you
ever bought, bring them back and set vour money.
There will be no argument. 'You are the 'Supreme Court inthis
case. Your decision will be favorable? or we will stand the costs.
L SCHENK & CO
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CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
TAX NOTICE.
Office of Treasurer Kershaw Co.,
Camden, S. C., Sept. 30, 11)13.
Notice is hereby given that the
boohs will b? open fur coiisotrng of
S a>e, County uud School 'taxes fron
October 1 b i h> l'Jia, to March 1st.
1 y 1 4 . A penalty of 1 per cent will
ue added to all taxes unpaid Jan
uary Is., 1 y 1 4 , 2 per cent Febru
ary 1st, iy 14, and 7 per cent March
1st, iyi?4.
. The rale per centum for Kershaw
county iu us follows:
Mills.
S ate taxes . . .... .... . . 5 Vi
County 'laxes .- . 4. %
Special taxes 2 $4
It ad taxes -2%
School taxes 3
Special school taxes 1
Total. -18%
The following school districts have
special levies:
Special school tax. Diet. NO. 1, 4 %
Special school tax, Dist. No. 2, 1 &
Special school tax, Dist. No. 4, 3
Special school tax, Dist. No. 6, 4
Special school tax, Dist. No. 7, 2
Special school tax, Dist. No. 8, 2
Special school tax, Dist. No. 9, 2
Special school tax, Dist. No. 10, 5
Special school tax, Dist. No. 11, 6
Special school tax. Dist. No. 12, 4
Special school tax, Dist. No. 13, 4
Special school tax, Dist. No. 15, 3
Special school lax, Dist. No. 17, 3
Special school tax, Dist. No. 18, 3
Special school tax, Dist. No. 19, 4
Special school tax, Dist. No. 21, 2
Special school tax, Dist. No. 22, 4
Special school tax, Dist. No. 24, 3 (
Special school tax, Dist. No. 25, 3
Special school tax, Dist. No. 27, 6
Special school tax, Dist. No. 28, 2
Special school tax, Dist. No. 29, 4
Special school tux, Dist. No. 30, 2
Special school tax, Dist. No. 4 0, 11
Special school tax, Dist. No. 46, 8
Special school tax, Dist. No. 47, 4
The poll tax 1b $1.
All able bodied male persons from
the age of twenty-one 121) to six
ty (60) years, both inclusive, except
r sldents of the Incorporated towns
of ihe county, shall pay two dollar.*
($2) as a road tax, except ministers
M the gospel actually .In charge of
a congregation, teachers employed
in publ.c schools, school trustees
atul persons permanently disabled in
the military service of this state,
and persons who served In the
la e war between the States, and
all pers-ons actually employed in
the quarantine service of this state,
and all students who may be at
tending school or college at the
time when the said rond tax shall
become duo. Persons claiming dis
abilities must present certificates
from two reputable physicians of
th s county.
All information as to taxes will
be furnished upon application.
D. M. McCaskHl.
County Treasurer.
FOR SAEE ? Three Jersey heifers,
two years old. Also six Jersey hei
fer calves. A bargain If bought at
once. If fed longer pric? s will bo
higher. Mr. A. S. White, Camden,
S. C. 3tp
WANTED? One good row, fresh
In milk. State price and quantity
nrw being milked from cow. Box
253, Camden, S. C.
Ginning Day !
Friday is the only day
we operate our Ginnery
now.
Camden Oil Mill
W. R. EVE, Jr., Manager
NOTHING HARMFUL IN
BABY COUGH SYRUP
You must be particular ? exact
ing, when cljoosing a remedy for
Baby's cough.
There are so many remedies
containing habit - forming drugs
that baby's health will be great
ly impaired unless you know ab
solutely just what the remedy
contains and the action of each
ingredient, so you can be sure it
is harmless.
NYAL'S
BABY COUGH SYRUP
is sold by us on a positive guar
anty ? we know the contents and
the action and know that it will
do as represented. It breaks up
a cough in short order, protects
the membranes of the throat a
gainst irritation and Infection,
rids the throat of all injurious
deposits, and prevents further ac
cumulations.
Contains no linbit - forming
drugs, and can be givni
with pnrfert safety ? baby
will like it, too.
. Twenty-live Cents the Bottle.
' Whatever a good drug store
ought to have ? and many things
that other drug stores don't keep
? you'll find here. Come to us
first and you'll get what you
want.
CAMDEN DRUG COMPANY
MAHY K. HAMPTON,
Registered Nurse
All Calls promptly Attended
Phone 2 34-J.
Residence 916 Campbell Ave.
MONEY TO I/O AN.
On improved farms. Easy terms
Apply to R. B. Clarke, Camden. S
C. 60.
FOR SALE ? Cotton seed. King's
Improved, and Hltes Prolific, at 75c
per bushel. Also pigs at $2 each.
W. W. McDowall. lifd. 3, Camden,
3. C. 38-4t.
THE SC/ENTZF/C
SHINGLE
JpOE Roofing or Siding
nothing can compare
with Rex-tile Shingles.
? Much superior to wood
in service, better in ap
pearance, requires no
painting. Fire resisting.
Made in Red and Slate "<
colors. The thick, folded
butt end, and blind nail
ing are special features. No knots, cracks, warping or
splitting. Cannot blow off. Will outwear the building
A handsome, clean, dependable roof of permanent color.
Find out all about Rex-tile afad you will want it.
S\ rrv: :rr^sr~? ? *? ,
DAVIDSON LUMBER COMPANY, Agents
CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUNA 3
Bank Stock
For Sale
I am offering for sale, within
30 days. Five Thousand
($5,000) Dollars worth of
stock of the Loan & Savings
Bank, of Camden, S. C.
L. L. CLYBURN
DeKALB. S. C.
FINAL. DISCHARGE.
Notice is hereby given that one |
month frrm th s date, on Monday
the 16th day of February, 1914, I
will npply to the Probate Court of
Kershaw County for a final dls- .
ctnrgo as Adm'nietratrix of the es
t\to of John W. Outlaw, deceased.
Mrs. A. I. Outlaw,
Administratrix.
Camden, 8. C., Jan. 14. 1*1?.
Dr. !. II. Alexander Dr. 1. LSt***
Alexander & Stevensoi
DENTISTS S
Offiti IwlhM Ciwir Im 4 iW WW*
Dr. E. H. KEEEISON
? dentist J
Successor to Dr. L. W. aW
? "" Office In- the .J|g
Mnnn Bnljliljwg rh?yj
COLUMBIA LUMBER
MANUFACTURING
MILL WORK
SASH, DOORS, BI
AND LUMBER
C ' ?
PLAIN & HUGER STS.
COLUMBIA* S.C.
ON
MONEY TO M>AK
REAL 1G8TATB
terms
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