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Social and Personal News By Mill I.oui?? Noltlr. Silver Tea. . ; . The Kxchange' operated by the Indies Aid Society of Grace church wna form ally opened Monday with a Silver Tea, that was a success In every particular. 'Plie new head quarters for this or ganization, the recently remodeled Par house, Is quaint and attractive. It is charmingly situated in "the shadow of the pines," with a sunny south porch where tea can bu served ? >n warm "shiny days," It Is must at tractive and inviting to tl*o pusser,by. and will no douht he a popular resort during the season not only for the tourists, hut t'or tin* natives as well. The enterlor Is prettily arranged, and simply, hut artistically furnished, cfoer r.v and bright with an old-fashioned open fire place In each room, aiul a glowing fire on each hearth stone. The, . ten room could he, aptly called "Brown Hetty," with its brown hangings, and decorations of pine-cones. on Monday afternoon the center table wok appointed with a double sil ver service, and tea was poured by Mrs. C. I|. Yates, and Mrs. C. P. I>u I'.osc, and the dainty refreshments passed by other members of the so ciety. Ii was the .plan of tjhe ladies to serve tea every afternoon from 3 :30 to ,1 o'clock; For tea, sandwiches and cookies, a fee of sixty cents will be charged, anything else desired will be extra. This is -the most convenient arid de lightful way, and a charming place, to entertain ahd discharge socii^l obll lions, when not convenient to do so lit your own home. In addition to the tea room, they have a sales room.% with many useful mid beautiful article*.* on display, also caqkes, brea frs. roils, jellies, plekles, candy, etc.. for sale. We bespeak for the ladles a liberal patronage. Meeting of Ilobkirk Hill Chapter, The above Chapter had a charming hostess in Mrs. R. B. Pitts for the January meeting. Miss Mli^iie Cly bnrn, the chapter regent, presided and Mrs. Edwin Muller filled her own ,\>lace chapter secretary. Many things of importance and in terest in regard to the work were dis cussed. ? Among them t>he feasability of lighting the chapter hall (old court house) and making it a, suitable and desirable place for entertainments, as they had an application to rent it for a dancing school, and as ftomden-is vTadly tn need" of a ball for meetings, entertainments, etc. However, no de eision was reached at this meeting. Mrs. (*;. II. I*noir charmingly read h pajnr on "The Pioneer Women of Virginia." This was an excellent pa per and a literary gem and was writ ten by Mrs. Leon Hicks of Ilartsvllle. Mrs. Hicks is the daughter of Gover nor Montague, of Virginia, and is the cousin of Messrs. O. C. and Ronton Rruce. of our town. This meeting , was well attended. The chapter is, growing in membership and interest. Miss Fleming was o finest of tlie occasion. After business the hostess served a salad course with hot tea, followed by candy. The chap ter adjourned to meet the first Thurs da\ afternoon in February. A New Way of Saying It. ?lack* Spratt could eat no fat Hi* wife could eat no lean: The reason for it all was that They MT'ST have sasolinr. -Kx < hnnge. Majestic Theatre PROGRAM ? Today, Friday Jan. 14 th 1 Metro Announce# "THE SAPHEAD" Co-Starring William II. Craw' and Buster K^yton. Also n Nennett Comedy Saturday, Jan 15th Charlie Chaplin in "BY THE SEA" A Suitshino Comedy "CHASE ME" And "Rnth of the Rockies" .Monday, Jan. 17th SfX'fial Benefit Performem** For I/o*'Rl Chapter of Rod Cross Jack Holt. Walter Heirs. Wanda Ilawley and many otfbors in William (iillett's "HELD BY THE ENEMY" Ail mission 35<* Children lfk* Tuesday, Jan. IKlh Ilelart Presents Marv Miles M inter in "THE EYES OF THE HEART" Also a now Rpi>w>do of ? "BRIDE 13" Wednesday, Jan. 19th Metro Announces "THE PRICE OF REDEMPTION" With Bert Lytell Al?io a RoJIn (Y>medy Thursday, Jan. 20th Thomas II. Inee Presents Knd Bennett in HER III SBAND'S FRIEND" Al?o Topics of the Day Mooting of iim Wvk l^nue. A largo and interesting meeting of ,1,0 Civic I A'ttUUO WHS bold at thl> Horary Monday afternoon. The pro?! dent, MrC Edwin MTHTor presided and IU? minutes of t-l.e laxt business meet ing. alao a? account of tho annual *(?' ciprodty meeting wer^ road i>y the secretary. Miss Loulto Not* lea. Tho treasurer, Mrs. Wugem* Itiakeney re ported $47.85 lu treasury and stated that statements had "been sent In again that statement* had been sent In against the league for Miss Net tles moved that thoso Mils ho paid Motion carried. 'Planting committee, and flavor com mittee reported. Tho president stated that she expected each chairman t > render a report of the work done by her special committee. Tho league voted to plant an avenue of vucas, leading from Cout Inn, down Laurens street. Mrs. P. T. V411eplgue and Mrs; W J. Punn will 'havo charge of the Memorial Tree committee. and tie league voted that Miss Nettles, president of the V . P. 0. chapter, ho empowered to appoint Mrs. Shannon s successor. Mrs. E. C. von Trcsckow reported that tho Host Room was sadly In need of funds; that It takes at loast annually to run It. and many mer chtints had not paid their promised duos. Mrs. H. (J. Carflson Jr., moved that the Chamber of Commerce ho asked to assist In the matter of col lecting dues, and In making up surn elont funds for tho coming year. .Mo tion carried. The League was glad to welcome a new member Mrs. Paine. Mrs. Muller then introduced Mr. <? 1*. McPanleL secretary of our Chamber of Commerce by saying by way of intro duction Mi at we were anxious to know; \. hlch of two estimate* of Camden Mr. MePanlel had formed? one that U xvas "one of three finished towns in tbo Xtnte." and another spoken by a stranger in ColunVbb* the other day that "South Carolina had on* lire town ? Camden." Mr, McTMnloi. did not render his opinion however-, no doubt he is a wise man in. "his day and generation." and thinks if spots i s silver: silence is golden." Put -be <li give us an interesting and instructive I talk, assuring us of his interest in the, citv and It's future, progress and pros-! pcrity and asking for the co-operation, of the League which we are sure wil be most heartly given. As there was no further business the League a< - journed. to meet the second Monday, in February at the Library. Death of Mr*, lit Bomch, Sr. The news of the death of Mrs. Her nmti Baruch.' Sr.. which oocurrod at hor homo In New ^-"k last Thursday, c?m(. as a distinct sorrow to her Cam den friends, not only for tho sympathy felt for her sons, our fellow townsmen. Messrs. Mannes and Herman Baruch. but for the personal lcrve and friend- j ship felt for this excellent woman who j personated all that was host In South ern womanhood. Mrs. Rarirch was before he,r mar riage. Miss Deborah Sampson, daugh ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jos. S. Sampson. Sfce was born in Charleston slxt v-nlne years ago. but her parents inter moved to Georgetown and her girlhood was spent in that- old Soutl ern town, noted In its days gone by for Its wealth, culture and refinement. She married in early life and came to aim den as the bride of Mr. II. Barueh who at that time was n prominent an successful merchant here. Her early married life was spent in Crimdon and, many friendships formed that have been unbroken through the years and kept verdant by her annual ? visits to bet* sons. Mrn. Barueh had been In ill health for sometime, but her death same sud den. as she was expected in Camden last Sunday for her awual visit. The Internment was made in the family vault nt Georgetown. To those be r caved, we extend sympathy. President-elect Harding has just been made a :vjd -degree Mason. ?br ^ ? ? n ti MU4(UU(t Villi}! of NEW YORK Now has a winter .branch in Camden at 1K1R Broad Street nonr The Kirkwood Hotel. where von may obtain Exclusive IJand Made Millinery Sweaters, Scarfs, Lingerie, Bou doir Cap*. Ilofllery. Including (tolf Sl<vkirigH. Wools Novelties. Rtc 1818 BROAD STREET Phone 450 Nnt The Kirkwood PERSONAL MENTION. i u 1 Mrs John Nettles. Sr.' and grand daughter. Miss 1/iura Houston of Caul s. haw arrived ti? spend the winter lit Clear water. They will he lite gluuU iif .Mrs. T. A, NpUy and other relatives. . Thoy havo titan. v friends hero, (Who will Ik4 i>U-n*v<l to hoo thorn, -Clearwater, ( Fla. ) Sun. MUs IManehe Tarrant Is spending her vat^tlon at hoi* homo In (ireen wood. From t' ore slu? will ?o to Win i>utip College the lust of January, whole she will take a speelal eourso ?i tho fornilnu <?f umUrltl(?t el Into*." In February sho will begin work for another your as hoiuo demonstration it trout for Kevsha w County. Mr. it ml Mr* J. M. Hofl'er loft this week to ?immu1 some time at J*lllon, S, C\, uikI Fuyetto^lHo, N. O. ('onto and ho thrilled as you novor were hoforo by "Hold By The Fnomy" i Ik* greatest of all love melodramas, special showing at tho Majestic Mon thly as it benefit porforinanoe for Loctil Chapter of A merlon n Hod Cross. Mr, Wilson It too, of Tho Camden Chronielo, Camden, S. C., was in to yee us this wook. Mr, Rleo Is a pleas ^htlemnu. and his old Madison friends havo weleomod him gladly.? - Madison ((Jn.i Madisoftlnn. l>r. and Mrs. li. 10 Stevenson at tended Ihe marriage of Miss Mary Stevenson. to Mr. .1. V. Butts which ? w -our rod at Doe W'est, S. C? on I>eooni hov 21 ?. Miss Stevenson is a siator of I ?r. Stevenson find has visited Camden. Mooting of Library Association ? 10 < I Tho above association will moot at he Library Monday nftornoon nf 4 :flO ??'ohwk. Members aro urged to attend. This is., tho tlmo for annual duos. Please hand thorn In at tho tlosk. or i oomo prepared to pay. An Important mooting, ho sure to attond. DeUglifiil Party. Mis* Borthi .1 ones of LUgoff, ontor itilned a party of -her friends on Thurs day afternoon. .January Mb. 1921. Tho evening was j Mussed away de<ligli fully in playing games and afterwards punch and eake wore served. Tho party was driven In honor of Miss Jones' brother who had returned from Now York find Ponnsyl va n la . ? r Missionary Society to Meet. The Woman's Missionary Society of tho Camden Baptist ehnroh will hold tholr regular monthly meeting on Tue^- j day afternoon Jannary 1?, at o'elook af tho homo of Mrs. S. F. Bras- 1 lngton. .VP visttors tiro eordlally fri-; vi * r? attend. j "Hold by^Tho Enemy*' A Rhymed Review A Sofrthern belle of *01 When Blue and Or ay wore In field. | Her vhusbajul rumored killed In war: IP'r^ft^tT of Move for him concealed. A Nortlhern colonel lending old When she was vexed by- looting hordes, . Conducted on her lu-art a raid. (A duel more fie roe than one with wordsl Excitement, romonec ? here they are! A Famous story pi<<turlzed By players ov'ry one a star. Adventure? Tome. You'll he surprised (Note: "Held By' Tho Enemy," is to ho pla.vod at the Majostle. Monday as ii speeial honifit for the TvOcal Cliap ter of Ameriean Red Cros?. > Wonnn Arretted For Stealing Amanda Trnesdale. a nejjro woman, residing near Cool Springs was arrest od one <lay tlii* wtiek charged with stealing from several residences in the city. Tlie woman was first detected in the homo of Mr. R. L. Moseley in the daytime, but gave some excuse for be ing in the house. . Later Mhe entered the home of Mr Pink Brown and was getting away with a ham. hut was chased by Mr. Urown's little boys The woman was arrested as who was going to hor home near Cool Springs by Constable Stokes and Chief Whitaker. A search of her house disclosed the fact rhitf sflic had entered the home of T>r. r M. 7/omp. Mrs. Anna C. Ancrum.. Mrs \V. R. Delvoache and the Moseley and I'.rown home. Goods belonging to these parties were found in her home. The woman is said to have served one sentence in the peniten tiary for stealing and she will now have t<> face five other charges, which will no doubt send her hack to t h :i t institution for some tlm<> The woman is now in Jail. A New Idea in Kronom> . Kconomy is all very well, but Mrs. Simpkins had cr? ? t it badly. Her lat est idea was to assemble her eight children -ye--. ihe had eight ranging from t\'-o fo rk von --and nsk tli^m sweetly "Now. w ho'Il hni?' a jw ii n \ and L'o to bed without <-uj>per?" And na-turally nr*?st of th?- y??i?i?g eters w uld ao?Tpt the offer eagerlj' Tluii, in thr> morning. w!th Iter bright and cherry smile, she wonld gather them round the table nml ?"k blithely "Now. who'll stvr- mamma n ix-ttny for a ni^e breakfast''" Prohibition agents s<^zed $2TnO, 000 worth of whisky and wines from SIntrer Ttro* . In New York Wodne* f)p v MINI ST ICRS KK8KNT SLURS Want Square Ileal From Stage ami Motion Picture Producers. Special to The Slat" Wa vhlnyton. .la'ii. <1.- Tho hoard of leitiponimv, prohibition and public morals of i ho M4)ioilis( I0| ?Imoo|>h 1 ehtiroh declare thnt'cnivtcinptous treat merit of i ho iiilnlHtry h*is nfnie far enoiuth, uul must ho stopped, The hoard which mailt tins headiptrtrtorslii Washington. anhouucoti ttiat It will ?lo vote its at tout Ion tjho rnnvtil year to tills practice on iht* part of "cartoon Ists. wnll ?? is and actors," "On tho static hud in iuotlon pic | I titles," writ os i ho huinl. "4 ho protes | taut minister Is seldom represented o\ copt as an effeminate fool. Tho mom hers of the Unman Catholic church ilo not tolerate such troatmonl of ihoir priesthood. Tho time has oome when Protestants should not tolerate ahy other than, courteous treatment of their religion and ministry. "The matter Is helnu brought to the attention of preachers' liiootintfs and to the entire ' religions press. Mln-_ laters are being asked to hiliiu the matter to the attention of their confU'c Nations and to report any violation of ordinary court esiv to the hoard of tem pera'hee. prohibition and public, moral. "All that the Protectant churches want is the courtesy accowled to the Nouvfln Catholic church, and they are golnii' to s*ei If If possible." ii. w. ii ! SHOUT N'KWS STOKIKS. M Items of IntriTsi gathered from Many Tin res. The Ameilean Federation of Labor Mini i '??? Textile workers of America are a-king. congress to Investigate the el^slne of southern cotton mills uiul es tablish whether or not is. was n mat I ,.r of ,H-onomic neeessltly or in the natnn* of a combination movement to reduce tin* inicv< of cotton and wage*. The French government has been compelled to remove a ten i>er cent ex port t:iN it hud levied on fcbwns. mil linery. ribbons, laces, etc.. because it became evident that importers were pr?*i>a rim* to make other arrangements -rather than pay the ta-X. * F.ugene II. Coaptnun v'n-? president <>f the Southern railway, died at his home in Washington, last Wednesday after a long illness. ^ j John T.urke. treasurer of the I nit<sl| Slates sinc e has res'gned to be come a member of Jhe hawking firm, ,-f Ka'doM f.nrke. of New York. | ap'tul of West Virginia, at (?^avlfstoM. was destroyed by tiro lusi Monday. The loss is close to SI. 250. (KJ<I. i. K??a r Admiral Newton A. M? ? hilly. ] former American High Commissioner j at HebaPtopol. has jnst arrived at New York, on his return from his duties and brings with him seven Russian child ren whom ho haw adopted irs his own. with the intention of rearing and edu cating them and making them his heirs*. I'onKacoia. I'lu.. has boon wrapped in a thick fog for six days. It is said that the like has never before been known there at this season of the year. I>r. H. K. Aiken, president of the First National bank of Laurens, was found dead in the bath room of his home last Wednesday night, with a bullet wound in his head behind his ear. The first report that went out was that he had probably been killed by a burglftr ; but there seem* to be better reason to believe that It was suicide. I>r. Aiken was 53 years of age. Tie was a son ..f the late A. M. Aiken and was retired at Cokcnhury. Hr was one time a cadet at Kin? Moufthtin Military school. Yorkville. Tie had been n resident of for many years and was one of the l>cst known and most highly efiteemo< Irtti7.ens of that section of tlx- state. She foot of a well-proportioned wo mati l^ normally one-fourteenth of ber height. "Ileb1 W\ The Enemy." from the ? lnv hv William Ciillette. the famous n.Hortrama of 1""- "?rl"K ' ^,^"0 thrllWI t wo epnoratloll* of '??' goers. IWdng shown at the Majestl Monday a, a l^nofl. porfor mane.- for the f-oenl Red Cros* Chap tor , ;,.,,rge W Kn.wlw. of Boston, a janitor by trade, has the distinction ?>f being the smallest man to serve In the American army during the world war. He is only fifty-two inches high ? eight inches "below the height ac cepted for arm: -rv I- Knowle* was a runner in th?* army Cotton Ginning Report. The census report Ju-at made the ?how- that there were ^.0*2 hale* ef eotton ginned in Kershaw Count v up to January 1. IttM. <? - compared to 20.01* bale* for a like l^-riod in 1020 I ? In Memorlam. i In mrmoriam to Mrs. Mary Aiwrum Shannon whom Ood. In his infinite wis dom saw fit to take to her heavenly rest on the morning of November 21. 1020 ? of onr community who knew her, v.inn l???i to upon her, coiiKi^vntlYo JudRcniont and to seek lirr counsel, which was always nc coiupauied l?,v hiirh ami lofly ideas. .To kno\\ tyor. wax tn love her. uoi unl> lor U* ?? inn' worth, but as a i>or< feet u'iw-oK iitativis of that admirable type of Southern womanhood, whoae ILjTv \ya* a dall> InfluoiKV for good, s'tutl whose .passltiq commit* to thus*' Icftlvhiiid a obmishval memory. She was (he first reneat of the Hoh kirk Hill rhaider l>. A. K. In which capacity she tfijvc her eher?;leK for sIn your*, ami whs hi all times ?n in filiation to ( )i<? member* of t ho chapter Uosolvort that wo thank 'l'h$ (Jlvor of all <!o?ul for (lit* beautiful life of Mr?. Mmj Aneritm Shannon. That wo ten <|or her ohlhlreii out heartfelt! sympa thy. . i ' , Ami a pano In o?r minute book bo inscribed to her memory. Memorial Committee, Mm, 'I'. J-, Kirkland. Mm, r. T. VlllopJgUft, Mrs. (i. 11. I.onolr. Uobkirk Hill Chapter. Bank No. 235. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF BETHUNE Located at Bethune, S. C. at the Close of Business Dec. 31* 1920 Resources l.ouns and Discounts t - .. Ifl72.187.HM . overdrafts ? 4,5itD,ffl> Furniture Hud Fixtures .. 2,181.70 I tanking House .?? 1,482.00 Duo from Itnnks and Hankers .. > v. 10,780.28 flttrrcncy ............. ., 1,808.00 cold ......... : - 200.00 Silver and Other Minor. Coin - 424.27. Clu'cks 'liml Ciisli Items, .. ........... y 75.70 IvvrliitnKCK for Olnirlnf; House ...... 51>7.8H Liberty ltonds owned, . ? 3,500.00 War Saving stamps 447.00 Total . . 107,788.75 Liabilities Capital Stock 'Ph'hI la - - ... ^ ir>, 000, 00 Surplus Fund 10,000.00 Undivided Profits, lesM Current Fxpanso-s and Taxes Paid 405.24 Individual Deposits Suhjeett to Cheek.. 05,088.1-1 Time Certificates of Deposit 08.008.07 Cashier's Cheeks ....1,122.80 134. 823.51 P. ills' payaahlr, including Certificates of Mnuiey Hot-rowed . . .. 87,500.00 1 Tut at ?*.... ......J 107.788.75 STAT F. OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Kershaw Hefore no* ciuue J. ('. Parker, Cashier of tli.e above nn mod bank', who be In# duly sworn, says that the above nnd foregolm? statement Is a true condt Hon of. Mild bank, as shown by the hooks of suld bank. ? ?I. C, Parker, Cabhier. Sworn 0' ami subscribed before an- on this 3th day of January, ID'JI. On- reef Attest: H. R Hyatt, Notary PuMk* I>. T. Yarbrougb fJ. P?. King Directors. 10. Z. Truosdell No. 17."* STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF LUGOFF Located at Lugoff, S. C. at the Close of Business Dec., 31st, 1920. Resources iinti Di.-eouu-tj ... . ? .. $44,910.08 ? ?vpt<lrnfl>s ? ? - 142.95 Bonds and stocks Owned by the Bank 92-50 Furniture and Fixture* - - ... 2,606.27 Due l'r>m Bank* and Bankers 3,920.23 < ___ ? - 2,500.00 < 10.00 Silver and Other Minor <V5n 101.70 ? and (\ish Item* J>82.98 Total -V. 55J)32.66 Liabilities ( 'ajwlal *S1*k-!c Paid In IN, 400.00 Cndtfrided Profits Less Current Expense* and Taxes Paid 728.15 Individual Deixjsits Nuhjeot to Check - 13,012.18 Savings Deposits -.3.702.113 Time Oertifioates *?f Deposit ....... 5.UKX00 21,004.51 Mills Payable. including Certificates for Money Borrowed ^000.00 Torfal , 66,032.66 ?* ? State of South Carolina. County u( Kfrshaw. Before me oame J. B. Wallace, CaAder of fbe above named b*nk, who,. Srinc duly s-wora, ?ayw that the above and foreipoing statement is a true '??>(rdition <>f said bank, an trtvown by the book* of Kaid bauk. J. 11. WALLACK. Sworn t" and subscribed before mp thin 4th day of January 1^12 1 . John IialK>n, Jr., Notary Public. ?'..>! l ? <?( . V t t? I-l James Toa?n , W. II. Tiller Director* .T. S. II. Clarkaon WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY By Making Your Old Clothing Serviceable We are. doing" it for thousands of others ? why not W?r you? We believe a trial will convince you FOOTER'S DYE WORKS Cumberland, Md. COTTON BUYERS Why take the risk of lower markets when you buy cotton? Hedge your pur chases with us. Make a legitimate mer chant's profit, avoid losses and keep your credit good at the bank. When 3011 buy cotton, sell short an equivalent amount, then if the market goes down, you mak? on your short sales what you lose on your spot purchases.' If the market goes up, you make on your spot purchases, what you lose on your short sales so that in either case you have a buyers' profit without risk to yourself. We can handle your hedge business in lots of ten bales. MARTIN & COMPANY " EDMUND A. FELDER 81 Bro*d Street OR 5. C. Repre?entative N?w York City, N. Y 1512 Sumter St., Columbia, S. C.