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NKWS OF KIRKWOOD SOCIBTY ? Happenings of Interest Among Our Northern Visitor*. ,v r';..". . t\ - ;v 1 . v V. Camden hotels have taken on* dif ferent aspect within the past week,; Owing to thtt influx of tourists from the far-south, resorts, the air of bustle noticeable >? the. early season is again evident. ( Motorists in large numbers are passing' daily rand oftimes make this their oversight stopping point. Then tqo, guests who have boen here ail .winter .Are. leaving daily; .while accommodation* Are still at ? premium, appearances are not the HamOr The cold "winter South, and Master cpming so late may prolong the spring season. Many of the cot* tage residents are planning to keep their homefe'.ppen until the first of May, and oft hotels have good book ings for April. 1 Golf has held the eenter of the? stage this week, and tournaments with large entry lists bave been the order of the day on the four courses. The crowning event at the Kirkwood was, of course, the Inhibition Match on Wednesday, of which an account is given in another column, when "Arthur- "Havers arid James Ockenden played Gardiner White and Tommy Harmon in a thirty-six hoje mat^h over tho new Championship course. Gardiner White" won the first annual Mid South Men's Tournament over the Kirkwood course, and Mrs. Thomas K Mann of Buffalo in the finals of the Women's Eirst Annual Mid South Championship Tournament de feated Miss Elizabeth Randall of Portland, Me., one up on the 19th green. The Putting contest at the Kirkwood, which is played weekly was won by Mrs. W. C. Sheldon of New York, and at Hobkirk Inn, where there was a large entry list and a fine' gallery to witness the Putting con test on the new green for prizes given by MacGregor Jenkins of Bostoli the low score was made by VYendeJL Flobbs. This Wednesday the final tea and open house -at- .Mulberry Plantation for ihe benefit of the Camden Hos pital will induce many to attend who bave not. been able to motor down before. These weekly teas have been most successful, an<Kfrom them a goodly sum has been turncxi into the hospital fund. Last week more than fifty people were at Mulberry. Several pleasant affairs were ten dered Mrs. William Linton Landreth by her fellow sojourners at the Court Inn prior to her departure on Mon day for her homo in Philadelphia. Mrs. Arnold Burgess Johnson gave a card party Friday evening for Mrs. Landreth, and on Sunday afternoon Miss Katherine French was hostess for ten guests in honor of Mrs. Lan dreth at the Sarsfield Club House. Dr. and Mrs. John B. Walker, who have been all winter with Mrs. J. L. Knapp, returned on Tuesday to New Yorlc. Mrs. Charles Fletcher and Mrs. E. O. Franklin were also departing visitors this week, after spending the season at the Court Inn. Mrs. II. G. Marvin will accompany her nephew, Jimmy Campbell, north this week. Jimmy will enter the Williston Academy near Northamp ton, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Ticknor will leave this week for Atlantic City, for Mr. Ticknor's health. His many Camden friends wish for mm a speedy recovery. Mrs. Robert B. Deans is down from New York for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Pomeroy. ; Mr. and Mrs. McKee Graham are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Newton C. Boykin. - The Misses Maude and Michelle Bouvier are guests of their sister, Mrs. Phelan Beale, who is occupying the Peake cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Balfe gave a dinner Saturday evening in the Kirkwood Grill for the Misses Bouvier, Mrs. Phelan Beale, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner White, Mrs. Robert Deans, Miss Marion Ticknor, M^ and Mrs. Dwight Partridge, and several other guests. The Studio continues in popularity and it is understood that plans are tinder way for enlarging this popular tea house before another season. There was a delightful springtime atmosphere at the -wedding luncheon of Captain and Mrs. Dwight Part ridge given at the Studio on Satur day. The gueats included Mr. and Mrs. 'Gardiner White, Mr. and* Mrs. Ralph W. Chaae, Mrs. Raymond Balfe, Miff Mary Cooftn, and Caleb WUtaker. ? I ? - - ?' ' L :r ' ' V - j?. - - "'?>.^55^,-.. KHALTY TRANSFERS, CbanxcN uf Real Estate us Recvulod in County Auditor's Office. .1. G. Cunningham to Kebcccu B. Cunningham, 1 lot and building. Fair St., Camden, no consideration. John T. Laney to Florence Laney, 5 lots at CasBntt, $5., etc. Mary E. O. Truesdale to G. D. Truesdale, 134 acres, near Westville, $5., etc. Mary Jane Gillis to Uavid Gil lis, 50 acres about 10 mileB east of Camden, loVe and affection. F. L. Munn to \\\ B. Joyner, I2f> acres, near Raley's Mill, $300. W. R. and J. H. Zemp to T. H. Ilarivll, ? lots Cureton Park, near Camden, $120. W. R. and J. B. Zemp to Liddy McDonald, 3 lots Cureton Park, near Camden, $267. ? W. B. Mangura to H. T. Mangum, 102 acres, Buffalo Township, $1, 000,, etc. Paul Moore, Clerk of Court, Lan caster county, to J. W. Ingram, 1 lot and building in town of Kershaw, $6,000. isaac Dease to L' Schenk and Co., 1 lot, I-eo Avenue, Camden, $5., etc. R. S. Marsh to J. A. Johnson, 45 acres, timber rights, $500. Floyd W. Munday to Ralph N. Ellis, 015 acres attd Improvements, 2 or 3 miles north of Camden, $5., etc. David Wolfe to Gustav and Jacob Hirsch, 1 lot, 4 feet* wide, Broad St., Camden, $1,500. H. G. Garrison to Officers Gospel Hill Lodge,' 2 acres, DeKalb Town ship, $40. ? John W. Ingram* and John T. SteVens to Zan Perkins, 1 lot, town of Kershaw, $85. IsaU-iiu Williar.-.s ct a!., to Charles Williams, 8 acres north of Camden, $5., etc. Henry Savage and George T. Little, Smith and Nora Darby, 1 lot, Fair St., Camden, $600. Amanda E. Hall to Maggie A. Waters, 50 acres, 10 miles east Cam den, $500. -<Wj,xR. and J- B. Zemp to John jMttilef, 2 lots Cureton Park, near Camden, $142. W. R. and J. B. Zemp to Ed Kyer, 2 lots Cureton Park, near* Camden, $144. B. Z. Truesdale to W. H. and W.'T. Ratclifl", 1 lot, town of Bethune, $300. Jphn A. McCaskill to W. H. and W. T. Ratcliffe, 1 lot town of Bethune, ! $600. ! John W. Ingram and John T. Stevens to L. D. Hilton, 35 acres, Buffalo Township, $603.50. David and Betha Wolfe to M. II. 1 Ileyman, 1 lot and building, Broad St., Camden, $6,500. J. W. Ingram to J. L. Sowell, 1 acre near Kershaw, $75. Among those entertaining at the Studio during the week were Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney, Miss L. S. Henry, Mrs. William S. Conant, Mrs. Frank G. Iloyne, Mrs. N. S. Sirapkins, Miss C. H. Chiflfelle, and Mrs. Arthur O'Connor. On Wednesday Mrs. George Ranney gave a birthday party for her young daughter Miss Cornelia anif on Thursday David S. Carter en tertained seventeen guests at tea inj honor of C. A. Dean, it being' the occasion of Mr. Dean's seventieth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lincoln filene have arrived at the Kirkwood from Boston, where arfc also Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Dean of Detroit; Dr. and Mrs. A. Fanoni, New York; Mrs. F. A. Newell, Boston; M. C. f)ejtman, Philodelphia; B. Thaw, Pittsburgh; H. B. Ellis, Bridgeport; Mrs. Dorothy E. Townscnd, Baltimore;- Dr. "and M rs. George J. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. I W. J. D^ly, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. E W. VanHouten, Suffern; E. Mc Crome, Detroit; Byron S. Watson, Louis P. Tower, F. F. McDonell, Prov idence; Mr. and Mrs. O, M. Bernuth, Mrs. B. O. Chisolm, Charles W. Sparks, New York; David S. Carter, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaskin, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter P. Frye, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Bond, Marlboro, Mass.; Mrs. Curtis W. Browne, Miss E. W. Child, Mont clair," and many othors: Among Court Inn arrivals are: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sproul London; Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Parker, Charlotte; Mrs. MacGregor A. Phillips, New York; Mrs. G. E. Richards, Boston; Miss Ethel Ilollidy, H. G. Pickslay, White Plains; Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard, Wilfrid Cote, Woodbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lloyd, Miss Janet Lloyd, Montclair; Richard F. Reaume, Detroit, G. I). Ball, Pittsburgh; Mrs. A. M. Birnie, Mrs. S. A. Hemphill, Chicago. Hobkirk Inn's season ha* been a very prosperous one and many guests who have been there all winter arc planning to remain until late April. Among the Hobkirk arrivals within the past few days arc: Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Young, of Cambridge; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Chapman and the Misses Anna and Grace Chapman of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bolton, of ClsrsUnd and Mrs. Philip Peek, of CMcaffo CHAl JTAUQUA COMING Redpath Knter tuiiuTs To Bo (a Cam den From M#y 8th to May 13th. Tho great present-day comedy. "Six Cylinder Love"; original musical production, "An Evening in Hawaii,** and other * splendid rausfcal attrac* tions; lectures by such head liners us former Governor Brough of Arkan* Has; unique children's entertain* mental' 'Sidney Landon, widely. known impersonator of great literary men-? these are among tho exceptional attractions which will appear hcr^at the big 192.4 Redpath Chautauqua which opens May 8th, and continue* for Ave days. The Dunbar Male Quartet and%ell Ringers, one of the best known and most distinctive musical organisa tions appearing on the platform, will launch the Chautauqua, on the flr?t afternoon, with an outstanding pro gram of songs and bell ringing. Following a prelude by the Dunbars on the ^ first night, Hon. Charles H. Brough, scholar, educator, and for two terms governor of Arkansas, will deliver an eloquent and illuminating lecture, "America's Leadership of the World." A popular concert given on the second afternoon by the Betty Bo9th Concert Company will feature cos^ turned song presentations from fav orite light operas, and other vacsl selections, as well as excellent in strumental numbers. At night, folr lnwinir a concert bv this talented 0 w company, Sidney London, widely known for his impersonations of famous literary men and readings from their works, will be a feature attraction. On the third afternoon will be given on interesting entertainment demonstration, "The Potter and the Clay," by J. Smith Damron, potter craftsman. The great modern comedy success, "Six Cylinder Love/' will be given on the third night by a cast of m#%*opol Itan actors organized especially for the Redpath Chautauquas. . . On the fourth afternoon tho well known Laura Werno Ladies Quartet will give a grand concert. Musical and dramatic selections, in costume, depicting the dress, manners and songs of various periods in American history are special features of their offerings. Following a prelude by the quartet at night, Capt. T. Dinsmore Upton, known as "The Big. Brother . of __a^ Hundred Thousand Kids," will give his inspiring address, "The Four square Builder," which is a plea for clean, wholesome recreation for chil dren. On the last afternoon, follow ing a prelude concert by Vierra'3 Hawaiiansi Virginia Sladc, enter tainer and play-reader, will be heard in a miscellaneous program consist ing of a number of short sketches from the works of prominent authors, as well <is cuttings frtjm well ^nown plays. ^ "An Evening. in Hawaii/' original musical production presented by Vierra's Hawaiiansf will be the fea ture, of the last night. 'The produc tion portrays most vividly the music and customs of Hawaii. Novel light ing and scenic effects, together with appropriate costuming and the artis try of the company, make this one of the most distinctly enjoyable num bers on the entire program. Three unique entertainments for children, each to be presented on a different day, will be given in addition to the regular programs for adults. The Columbia Marionettes will be given in addition to the regular pro grams for adults. The Columbia Marionettes will give one entertain ment; Ada Ruth Jones, cartoqnist and story teller, another; while a third entertainment will be given by the Misses Winifred Meryhew and Ruth Haneman, who feature, in costume, readings, sketches and songs based on juvenile story book characters. Small Fire Damage. Flames Wednesday evening about 8:30 o'clock caused a slight damage to the house of H. D. Niles on the corner of Mill and Laurens streets. The fire caught near the top of the chimney on the inside of the building and friends and neighbors had it under control by the time the fire de partment arrived. The fire boys did good work after reaching the sccne for which Mr. and Mrs. Niles want to thank them most heartily. - Mack D Ford, 62, a night watch man At Madiaon, Aiken county, com mitted suicide ?t bie ^ome Wednes day. DEUCHTJBD WITH CAMDJBN Rioted Publicity Man Speaks in Glow, (ng Terms of Our City. ? A party, all of whom are from Detroit, Mich., and prominently identified with the business and social life of that city, which included Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Reaume, Miss Vera Reaume, Mrs. Edward M. Mur phy ami Miss Margaret Murphy, have been stopping at the Court Inn for |lie past ten days. Although Mr. Resume's travels are quite extensive never, ho says, has a visit been more thoroughly delightful j nor has he seen such genuine Southern hospitality as that extended in Camden. Before he left on Tuesday after noon for Atlantic City, where he will ; spend some time before returning to Detroit, Mr. Reaume favored The : Chronicle with an expression of his gratitude to the people of Camden and because of its interest we repro- ; idttce it herewith in full: "Visitors to your beautiful city surely enjoy privileges which few localities can offer, situated in the health-giving pine belt wityi its life giving atmosphere, arromatic wl^h the order of pines; the interesting drives through pine forests and hedges of roses; your polo fields, golf courses, country clubs; the delightful, music of song birds and the social life of your community are the things which in my opinion make Camden so popular as a health and pleasure resort. < "The world war helped make known the resorts of our country. Th^ closing of the foreign spas during th*!> war was the means of educating Americans as to what we really have in our own country and I believe it has helped many of our resorts. I be lieve It has helped Camden. I know ?from personal observation that it helped the city of Mount Clemens, Mich., for their mineral water baths *bavevbecome world renowned, promi nent physicians both in this country and abroad now pronounce them effi cacious for the cure of rheumatism, neuralgia" and . shell-shock. People have traveled from Beunos Aires to take the Mt. Clemens' baths and I have witnessed many truly remark able cures at this place. I mention these facts to enlighten if I possibly can people who have heretofore gone abroad with the assurance that w 6 have right here in our own country the be*t that- the world ha^to offer. "It is my privilege and I assure you a great pleasure for me to say that I know I am voicing the senti ments of my family and friends who are here with me that we feel deeply grateful for the many courtesies and kindnesses shown us while here and We return to our Tiome with a very tender regard for Camden and I wish to assure you that I have been given an object lesson in beautiful Camden." Another Year of Safety r Atlanta, Ga., March 22. ? Of 18, 310,013 passengers who rode on Southern Railway System trains during 1023, not one was killed in n train accident or as the result of any failure or negligence on the part of the railway, this duplicating the record of 1922, says a statement Issued by the Safety Department of the Southern. Passengers ^landjed in 1923 showed an increase of 641,408 over 1922 and the average distance traveled by each passenger increased from 62.17 miles in 1922 to 68.5' miles in 1923 when a total of 177,712 passenger traijis were operated as against 177,084 during the previous year. "Despite the precautions taken to insure the safety of passengers," the statement says, "two fell from mov ing trains and were killed, having paid with their lives for their viola tion of the safety rules established for their protection." Christian Endeavor Meeting. The Christian Endeavor meeting at the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening will be lead by Mrs. J. G. Richards and Miss Helen Phelps will speak on "What iClissions Have Done for Social Welfare." 'The hour of service is 7:30. Cotton Ginninga. The department of the census an nounces the number of bales of cotton ginned in Kershaw County up to Thursday, March 20th, at 21,514 for 1928 M compared to 13,844 for a like period in 1922.. The total for the state waa 798,02ft for 1928 at against 517,464 for 19I& ? -ST ?... JOSKPli W. STKIN I>KA1) NunhvMe Man Was at One Time Citizen of Caniden. ! . The following notice of the death ot Joseph W. Stein, taken from a recont Nashville (Tenn.) paper will be read with interest h^re. Mr. Stein was for a number of years connected with the late Baum Brothers, which Arm wn s later succeeded by L. Sehenk & Co.: "Joseph W. Stein, a member of the firm of L. Jonas & Company for approximately 25 years, died Monday at 4:30 p.m, at Pass Christian, Miss., after a lingering illness. Although in declining health for a number ot. years, he, through his energy and vitality, continued his business cpn nections and kept up his activities until recently, when he was forced to remain at home "By the advice of his physician he left for Pass Christian about two weeks ago in hopes the chango of climate would enable him to re cuperate* His wifp accompanied IHin, and was a constant attendant until the end. Mr. L. Jonas watt summoned to Pass Christian on Sunday last, and was at his bedside at the time of his demise. "Mr. Stein was born in Nashville, October 17, ? 1860, the son of I. P. , Stein, one of the leading merchants Tri "NfiShvltlc nt that time. Shortly after the Civil War Mr. Stein was .taken by his father to Frankfort, Germany, where he received his edu cation in the universities ox Frank fort and Berlin. When still in his teens he returned to this country, settling in Camden, S. C., where he remained for several years before "coming to Nashville, at which time he became a member of the firm of L. Jonps & Company. "Mr. Stein is survived by his wife and two sons, LeRoy and Joseph, of this city. His wife was Mi's# Flor ence Marks before their marriage. "Mr. Stein was 'well known as one of the leading wholesale merchants of the South, a man of sterling traits ( of character, with a pleasant word j for everyone. He was a member of the Vine Street Temple, Commercial Club, Kiwanis Club, and various busi ness and charitable organizations. Centennial Celebration. Antioch Church has -reached the one hundredth anniversary of its organization, and the members and friends of this church propose to have a special centennial service next Sun day, the 80th, beginning at about 10 o'clock and continuing through *? the day. An interesting program will be arranged. A number of prominent speakers will take part in the exer cises, among them Judge M. L. Smith, of Camden, and some of the former pastors of the church. As the services will be all day the public is invited to attend and to bring well Ailed baskets of lunch, and dinner will be served on the grounds. . . ? Sunday School Institute. On next Sunday afternoon at Lyttleton Street Methodist Church in Camden Group No. 4, sub-District Sunday School Institute will be held at 3 o'clock. The Conference organi zation has included in Group 4 the following Sunday Schools which are expected to attend: r Beulah ? D. L. Sowell, superinten dent. Marshall ? W. A. Johnson, superin tendent Bethel ? J. L. King, superintendent. . Sandy Grove ? T. S. Croft, superin tendent. Lyttleton Street ? A. J. Bcattie, superintendent. Ebenezer ? Dr.* J. W. A. Saunders, superintendent. St. John's ? J. K. Ixie, superinten dent. St. Paul ? A. K. Bowen, superin tendent. Salem ? S. J. Strickland, superin tendent. Smyrna ? J. D. Bailey, superinten dent. A full delegation is expected from each school, The program which will begin at 3 o'clock will include ad dresses and a general discussion of Sunday School topics. Truck Driver Wanted. A driver is wanted by the Camden Fire Department for the Are truck. For information regarding salary, etc., Me W. F. Nettle*, chief, or J. D. Zemp, assistant chief. The question pf amending the con stitution of the state so as to Repeal the three- mill school tax will be voted ob in the next general election. GREENVILLE WON TWO GAMES Some Good Exhibition Games Wit rifHNwl Here Thin Week. The Greenville team of the Soutn Atlantic league began a throe-game series here Moj^ay afternoon with the Richmond team of the Virginia league? -all three games proving in teresting except Monday afternoon when the weather was a little chilly. Monday's game went to Groenvillc by a scoro of 5 to 1, the Greenville team winning by the generosity of Dodson for Richmond who was wild and gave three bases on balls, which was followed by a two base hit which cleared the bases, . . Tuesday's game went to Richmond by a score of 5 to 2 ? practically a reversal of the game on Monday. It was a better afternoon for baseball and the players shewed t to bettor ad vantage. Wednesday's game went to Groon vlile by a score of 7 to 4. Richmond was sehedufc-d to play a game with the University in Colum? bin Thursday afternoon, but it was called off at the request of the Rich mond manager. ' The University comes to Camden this afternoon and quite a largo crowd will no doubt at tend this game. Double Tragedy Near Cool Springs. Being left alone in -?? houno, I .aura Adamson, a six-year-old colored child, residing near Coo} ^Springs, a few miles north of CaMiilen, caught fire lu?L Friday and was ?o bauiy burned 'that death resulted a? short while afterward. ( T''- ; V: . ; According to custom among many of the colored folks neighbors gath ered at the home of the child to sit up with the corpse. About throe o'clock in the morning William Mc Knight, aged ^about 35 years, stated to those assembled that he was going home. Upon reaching home he built a Are and it js thought ho was taken with ati epileptic fit and fell into the fire. He was so badly burned that his death resulted at the Camden hospital the following afternoon. The girl was buried near Iter home and McKnight was taken to his for mer home near Bishopville for burial. Negro Boy Killed. While returnnig home from a dance in the early hours of Saturday morning Johtf Kirkland, a negro boy said to be about 17 years of age, fell from the back or an automobile and was found several hours later in a dying condition from a fractured skull. The boy had gotten oh to the. back of a tire rack of a transfer car driven by Jack Benjamin, and when the car ran over a rough spot on Campbell street Kirkland was thrown off and landed on his head and died a short' while after. An inquest was held the same day and the verdiet of the jury was that the boy caan* to his death by his own carelessness. The cdr driver was exonerated from blame as it was proven that he did not know the lad was riding on his car. I Banker Died on Train. T. S. Tilghman, (president of the Citizens Bank* of Norfolk, who had been spending sometime in Camden, and who left here on Friday last, was stricken suddenly while on a Sea board train enroute to his home and died before the train reached Raleigh. The 'body was taken off the train at Raleigh and prepare* for burial and was placed on the morning train to be carried to his home, accompanied by his wife and Judge J. C. Briggs of Raleigh. Mr. Tilghman seemed to bo in perfect health when * he left Camden. Jennings Nance, an 11-year-old boy of the New Pisgah section of Spar tanburg county was nhot and killed while he and hi^ cousin, Evelyn Bel cher, of the same age were playing with shot guns which they thought were unloaded The ehijdren were alone in the house when the accident happened. BASEBALL THIS AFTERNOON - The University of South Carolina baseball team come* to Camden this afternoon for a game with the' Rich* mond club now training here. Rich-" mond defeated the University team in Columbia last Saturday afternoon. The two team* had a game scheduled at Camden for laat Friday afternoon, . bat the downpour ?Lnfel en Thurs day afternoon left the ground* in sock ah ape it VM 1?po?lble for them to play. The gam* will be afternoon at S:d# o'clock.