The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, June 30, 1922, Image 7
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Kirby Started Young
That Sum .Tones Kirby. a member
df the murder trio who ipnid the death
penalty in the penitentiary in Oolum
bit early Friday morning along with
< >. Fox and Jesse Cfaixpins for Hie
killing of William BriizeH, Columbia
ta\i driver, developed eriminal ten
dencies early in life and was a con
victed thiof while yet a young man Is
11 cent rihution to the iuistory of the
notorious Kirfoy, furnished hy Fred R
Smith, prominent merchant of Tirzah.
^Kirby worked for me 22 years .a go." *
v.i id Mr. Smith in talking about the
man the other day. "I was running n"
store on the Thome's Ferry road near
t'atawba river In the Indian Hook sec
t ion. Kirhy's father, Larkin Kirby was
living in the neighborhood and know
ing that I was in need of a clerk he
brought ids son to me. lie was in my 1
employ for about four months, I guess,
and he was a pretty fair workc.
K.iriy iTjio morning I noticed som?
water underneath a barrel of salt and
be.jMiM* of t lio fact that my attention
w.i<- drawn to it. I moYod the barrel.
I mlorneath it 1 f on lid two fifty cent
I :.-<-ev one laid on top of the other.
K r-l.\ was not there at the time but 1
knew that it was he who had placed
Hi" money there against the time
w*. ??? lie would remove it. When Tie
me- li.i' k ho realized that I suspMon
??d him and he wanted to know if T
'?ad left a quarter on a counter. Wben
I ? -pi i?*'I in the negative he said that
? h;id found a quarter there. Well of
?onr^e that bluff of honesty didn't go ?
x ?'!? me. l sent for his father and
telling liim what had ha ppened I
the boy go. lie left the neighbor
hood pretty soon after that and en
tered upon a life of Straight out crime,
winding i*p last Friday in the electric
chair. He had his left arm off. you
kn^w and I understand that happened
when he full off a freight train while
| heating a ride.
/ 'Ills given name was Sam Jones
after the famous evangelist of that
Maine."? York Enquirer.
Money Burned in Shark.
Charles Lundy's hermit shack was
totally destroyed by fire recently
when the forest fire swept through
Sharon Mountain and with it $1,000
in cash and Liberty Iionds valued at
$150. Lundy's fortune had 'been kept
in Fans Village Bank and a neighbor
who had some litigation with Lunrty
had had attached a sum to cover the
claim. Lundy went to the bank after
the papers had been served on him
and withdrew the balance. Luudy de
cided to bury his fortune when he re
turned home for safekeeping. lie ob
tained an old preserve jar and by the
light of the moon he planted the jar.
together wit).1, the bonds. He decided
In* would like to look at his wealth
and upon digging it up he found it to
he real "filthy lucre." The fortune
was blue moulded and damp, so Tie
spread it out on a sheet, which he
pin red in the attic to dry. Then the
fire came and the cottage and fortune
were destroyed. The forest fire burn
ed over an area of six square miles. ?
New Milford Times.
666 quickly relieves Colds, Con
stipation, Biliousness and
Headaches, A Fine Tonic. 7-26
IMPROVED FREIGHT SERVICE
VIA
Northwestern Railroad Company of SouthJCarolina
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
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The Northwestern Railroad Company of South Caro
lina and The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company an
nounce that they are now operating through package
cars, daily from Norfolk, Va., and Charleston, S. C., to
Camden making direct connections with all steamship
lines entering these ports.
These through cars will eliminate several trans
fers, thereby enabling you to receive your package
freight from twenty four to forty eight hours earlier than
heretofore, in fact you will now, through the use of these
ears be able to get service on package freight which
will equal that on car load shipments.
These cars will operate daily for a period of sixty
days irrespective of tonnage and are operated that the
citizens of Camden may receive the very best possible
freight service on package freight. -We therefore re
spectfully request that you give us your support by
routing your freight from eastern cities Via Norfolk Va.,
or Charleston for-ATLANTIC COAST LINE-CAM DEN
PACKAGE CAR, that this superior service may be made
permanent.
For further information regarding our freight ser
vice communicate with Northwestern R. R. office,
Phone 128.
T. V. WAISH, Jr., CtMral A|??l. Ciadeii, S. C.
. Greenwood, Juno 'JO. Witlioul M)
mu<h tl smile to elothe hliu. Hen
Frasler. a young white farmer, ap
peared early thl# morning at the home
of \\\ M. lAgvcnport, near (Jreenwood,
| a ii<1 told a story of having Ihhmi hold
; up at the point of a gun hy two men
who demanded his money, and in lieu
of money stripped him of all of hi*
clothing ami left him naked In the
road. The hold up t<x?k place on the
QmrnwdWi-AttbeYi 1 ie road, four miles
from (} roe n wood, ainrnt tt o'clock. Mr.
Fwaiw ^iflimNj ro lift twu' muru
itiijt J icm ( ? rt't'iiw odd, where he lu\d
been to i'uy medk'ine for his wife,
when two men in. an automobile over
took him. Thrust ing a pistol in his
fa ?.???, t hey demanded his money, - bind,
ing that he hail no money, one struck
him over the head and lie was then
stvlflflK'd of his clothes, Fr ussier malu
tains. After borrowing a i>alr of
trousers from ,Mrt Dnyenport, Mr.
Fraaler returned home. The sheriff's
offhv was notified, a nd the sheriff
this morning found the clothing In'side
the road nl>out a mile from the scene
of the hold-up. They are \Vorklng on
elites which they believe will lead to
arresU. *
The Bertllloh System.
This system of identifying criminal?
in general use until the introduction
of the fingerprint method, was in
vented hy Aiiphohse Ilertillou of Paris,
in 1S7N. He based his system on the
unchangeablencss of the human body
after the age of twenty, particularly
the lobes of ^he ear aud the length of
the fingers.
COUNTY CLAIMS PAID
$ 150.00
$50.00
. 870.05
50.00
N.00
15.00
20.3S
17267
83.83
21.00
23.51
125.00
04.75
33.05
10.00
30.00
84.87
5.32
. 25.00
2(10.00
125.00
320.71
18.30
125.00
125.00
40.30
Following Is a list of claltns passim 1
upon and ordered paid by the 'Boat
of Commissioners of Kershaw Counr?
at their regular meeting held June
Othj, 1022:
J. T. Cameron, salary, wks.
1 >. I'. Melton. salary. 5 wks
C. M, Mahaffey, hired gang
S. II. Mickle, olay (pit
J. II. Johnson, road work
M. W. Hough, keep for mule....
J. I) Gregory, expense trip to
?>avaniinh . .
J. D. Gregory, salary and <>x
l>euses ! .
J, O. Gregory. salary
Southern Tel. & Tel. Co., tele
phones
City Water & Light Dept.; water
and lights
Hervey Brown, Jr.. salary
L. L. Whl taker, salary
J J. Waters. lumber
II. F.TTWtrd, Ford battery
W. L. MoDoweU, salary, sta
tionery and printiug
II, It. Tiller, hay .....
10. S. MeCasklU, lumber
L. O. Funderburk, olay pit
(!. C. Welsh, salaries and Jail
expense
G. W. Turner, salary
L. J Faulkenberry. labor hired
gang
Home Furnishing Co., supplies
for jail
K. .It Freitag, salary
J. B. Alexander, salary
Jennie Boyd. salary and ox
?ponses
.1. W. Sanders, traveling pX||en*
ses
(J. L. Dixon, salary
F. S. McCosklll. lumber
Shunk Mfg. Co.. machinery .and
?parra irrr".'...1.. 1
F. D. Dabney, ehnin~~gang
guards salary and suuplles
J. M. Gregory, road work
J. M. Gregory. roa<l work. ....
It. II. Thorne, work on poor
house !
J. T,. Sowell, gasoline
It. C. Bennett. mnehlne work
and shoeing mules
Catoe Bros., dynamite
J. II. Sowell. bridge work
J L. Sow eTI, lumber
L J. Fa lketiberry. work on
road
J F. Robertson; hay
Speedway Filing Station, gaso
line
Laurens T. Mills, salary
Laurens T. Mills, paui>or fund
Abraham Jones, clay pit
"Bank of Camden, payrolls and
freight
Columbia Office Supply Co..
office, supplies
<; A. Part In, electric fixtures
and work
Camden Motor Co., machine
and auto parts
Samuel X. Nicholson, salary
and phone .... *
W. L. Stokes, salary
.1. D. Adams, roac! work
l'\ M Gardner, lumber
I>. M. Kirkiey. work- on road
Ft. II. Wilson, lumber
Chattanooga Sewer Pkpe Wks.,
plpo
W. F. RusselL. salaries
J. H. McLeod, salary
Tlugglns & Hugglns Work
Kersiiaw Lnml>er Co.. lumber
A. D. Mcleod, labor
W. C. Sea rt?orough, gasoline....
State Highway Dept., Federal
Aid
Gallon Iron Works machinery
F. S. Johnson, Mrt.. typewriter
Cannlen Wholesale Grocery Co.,
supplies
J. II Clytiurn. salary ...
O. M. Gay. service on mules.."..
J. T Bower'!, labor on bridge
and road
Blanche Tarrant, salary and
expenses
J. A. Johnson, lumber
Burns Ac Barrett, supplies
Kersiiaw Motor Co.. supplies
Mose Drakeford, clipi?in^
l??<d?<'
Max Mogiil?>s<-u. su| >p] ley . ..
Bethune {?b!?orvef. pririfhrg
Ntahet it Wilson, gasoline
8. W. Puckett, parts for truck
W. O. Hay. auto work and
I>arts
Weston A. Itrooker Co.. car
P?rH - ,
The fltate Co.. adventlstng
T. B. Bruce, labor and lumber
A. Tj. Bryan Co.. auppile*
Gartlfc* Motor Co.
33.33
41.70
12.1(5
22:50^1
452.50
2875.52
5000.00
22.00
27.00
14.00
1 1 .45
28.75
20.00
o.no
85.05
20.70
01. do
180.0(1
50.00
1531.72
5.00
17.7*
70. o:
78.00
75.00
8.00
88.82
5.00
51.92
248.82
115 80
100.00
.*58,05
20.00
20.50
14.00
lOS.OO
439.THVT
JKWKTT
800.50
50.00
40.00
10.00
OS. 18
12.00
r?os S3
100 20
50 00
40.25
1 0.50
14.00
52.75
44.73
04.00
1.80
1600
70.50
057.1?
S, A. Hurrler, gui>|kUe& 44.20
l?. M, McCuskUl. salary and ear
rout, W. Holme*
lllanoy Mercantile Co., Ka* 1.55
l-\ M. Jordan, lumber and
lathor 8.00
I, owl* & Christmas, supplies ... 1$9,80
?I. I>. <Juy l.br, Ooi.? lumber 80,24
Pittsburg Testing Lab., inspec
tion c reacted piling CUK75>
\V<iler<ii> Mills, ,tj u^. waste i 00
K, A. Jenkins, auto pints ........ 11.11
A. B, Murchlson, sa hi r \ mid
postal* ..i ; ............ '1 *J 1.4 V
1 Inrtlaw ;i.\ Const. Co.. supplies
ami ' WU??.?r 11,05
WaltL'l- W. U'lllln his. shooing
mules , .. 24.75
r,ur|<kk vt l.owranw, supplies (H),0R
SI i mill I'd (Ml ('??, supplies 51.68
Spring* Sliaumni, supplies 233.3H
Camden L'urnmire Co., sup
plies ...... l?, S3
C. V, Ujll'iowav, lunVber. nails.
labor 5.voo
i>\ i.. Miiiin. road work r?.4H)
II. I.. Srh lush org, supllt's 13.50
i>. M. MrCaskill, freight v* . 1U0S5
Austin- Western Co.. mnchfuory 0,37
ltcthunf MeruuiUc Co., gro
(frlcs ...1. ............ ...... .'1.00
City Wilier vV I4ght l>cpt..
water ami lights for cuiirt
howse 20.03
Hethutu- Mercantile Co., hire (>f
teams 15.50
Caugbma it ... Construction Co..
work on Hishopvlle road 2047.08
1> M. . MeCaHkl'U. salary. ox
press and insurance 180. US
TOTAL $21,078.85
L. T. MILLS,
Clerk of Hoard.
? ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOK TREASURER
I hereby announce myself u Candi
da to for county treasurer for Ker
shaw county to succeed myself.
D. M. McCaSklll.
I hereby announce myself as a can-|
didatc for the office of Treasurer for !
Kershau County at the Democratic
primary to bo held In August and
pledge myself to abide the rhles of the
party.
S W HOG UK.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for t lie office of Treasurer for Ker
shaw County, subject to the rules of
the Democratic party. If elected I
pledge faithful and efficient service.
W. A. SHAW.
FOK SHERIFF.
Editor Chronicle.
Please announce the name of Mr.
M C West as a candidate for the of
fice of Sheriff. Mr West is well and
flee of Sheriff.
Voters.
FOR STATE SENATOR
I beg to offer myself as a candidate
for -the state senate aiul ask your
thoughtful and friendly consideration
of the eame - Hesj>ect fully,
T. J. ARRANTS.
At the earnest solicitations of many
friends from every section of the coun
ty I am annoiincelng myself -as a candi
date for the office of State Senator for
-Kershaw County.
W. R. IIOUGII.
After considering the matter careful
y for some time, I4 have concluded to of
fer myself as a candidate. for the office
rf State Senator from Kershaw County
It. B. WILLIAMS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the House of Representatives
from Kershaw- County, subject to' the
rules of the Democratic1 party.
N. 8. Richards.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-nomination as a member
of the House of Representatives from
Kershaw County, subject to the rules
of the Democratic party.
GEORGE (if ALEXANDER.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for tlu- House of Representa
tive* from Kershaw County, subject to
the rules of the Democratic primary.
RICHMOND II. HILTON.
FOR JUDGE OF PRORATE
To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw
County ? Ladies and (Jentlemen :
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate to succeed myself a* Judge of
Pro/bate for Kershaw County, and
promise the' same efficient service li
the future n* In the past.
Very respectfully,
w. L. McDowell.
FOR AUDITOR.
I herby announce my candidacy for
Auditor of Kershaw County, subject
to the rules of the Democratic party.
If elected I pledge faithful andl effi
cient service. B. E. SPARROW
FOR AUDITOR
With deep appreciation for the gen
ejous suppoTt accord ed me in the past
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Auditor
of Kershaw County, subject to the
rules governing tbf r^mocrotie Prim
ary. /
W. P. RUSSFJLT*.
FOR MAGISTRATE
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-nomlnntlon to the office
of Magistrate for DeKalh Township
subject to the rule* of the democratic
primary. .
SAMUEL N. NICHOLSON.
We, the many friends of J. R. Munn,
wish to announce him as a candidate
for the office of Magistrate In Buffalo
TowixAilp at large. If elected he will
make u* n good orfficer.
His Many Friends.
FOR MAGISTRATE.
I herriby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Magistrate for
Ix>wer Flat Rock subject to the rule*
of the Democratic primary.
8. 3. CLYBURN.
FOR SHERIFF.
I hereby aaaooix* myself U * can
didate for r?-olectla? lo I ho office of
Bftorlff of liiifcii Oouoty, iMbJtci to.
FOR CONGRESS.
"I hereby imwunco that I am a can
didate In the Democratic primaries of
South Carolina, for the nomination for
Representative of the Fifth Congres
sional District for the OStU Congress
and I take tills opportunity to thank
the people of the District for their
loyal. support In the past and to say
that I shall endeavor to deserve their
support a tnl eoiifidiMU'o in the future."
W. b\ STKVENSO^.
T. B. BRUCE
Veterinarian
LyttUXoo St., Phone IU
CAMDEN, S. C.
Kelly-Springfield
TIRES
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The reductions that have brought the price of Kelly
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Springfield Tires down to a comparative basis were
made possible simply by greatly increased production in
the most modern and. moat efficiently equipped tire plant
in the world. '
The quality of Kelly products is better than ever,
but now, it costs no more to buy a Kelly than the so-call
ed high-grade tires.
The public is going to buy a lot of Kelly's this year,
and we are going to sell them.
No waiting to order it for you.
High-grade Oils, Willard Batteries, Competent and
Reliable Service on All Make Cars. Specializing Igni
tion, Starter and Generator Troubles.
"IF IT'S DONE AT LITTLE'S, IT'S DONE RIGHT"
Little's Garage
On DeKalb Street
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Savings
PUT something into the bank every week, even if
the amount is small. You will find that such regular
savings accumulate rapidly and the money thus saved
will come in very handy sometime when you need it
worse than you do now.
Loan & Savings Bank
OF CAMBBN. S. C.
STRONG SAFE ?ONSHRVATIVK
Dependable Service
GROCERIES
Whatever you need in this line
we are equipped to serve you
promptly and efficiently.
Call Phone
Number 2
YOUR ORDER WILL BE APPRECIATED
Lang's High Grade Grocery
"QUALITY FIRST'
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