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The Camden Chronicle ' CAMt>EN, SOUTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1926. NUMBER 38. MKTIHUJINT APPOINTMENTS ^ev> ,.T*r. Pgeler Come* Hack To LyttUton Street ftjpthodiat Church . r*i. I'P . n n.-y Bennettsville, & c., Nov. 2|.-1 Bishop Mouzon today read out the following appointments for the lower conference, of the South Carolina Methodists: Charleston district: Q. y. Kirby presiding elder;v Allendale, Woodrow Ward; Appleton circuit, J. p. Attaway; Beaufort, W. C. Kirkland; Bethel circuit, W. E. Sanders; Black Swimp circuit, W. G. Ariail; Bluffton circuit, A, P. Ragan; Boon Hill circuit, J. P. Winningham; Charleston, .Bethel, D M, McLeod; Cumberland's. E. Ledb'fetter;\North Charleston, L. C. Sanders; Spring Street J, T. FcLWlef; Trinity, W. C. Pwen; Cottageyille, B. J. Guess; Dorchester, W. S. Heathj Ehrhardt, L. T. Phillips; Estill, J T? 'Campbell; Hampton, G. A Teasley; Hyidersonville, D T. Smoak; Lodge, H. L. F. Shuler; McClellanville and Mt. Pleasant, E. p. Hutson; Meggett, P. B, McLeod; Ridgeland, R. P. Turner; Ridgeville/E. P. Scoggins; SummerviH$, E. Ben Taylor; Walterboro, B. L. Knight; Yemassee', J. M. Collier; Parris Island and marine pastor, C. B. Burns; student , Yale university, B. M. Bowen; student Emory university, L. D. Hamer. FlSrence district: Thomas G. Herbert, presiding "elder; Bennettsville, E. L. McCojl; Bennettsville circuit, George K. Way; Bethlehem, J. W. Ariail; Bjrlghtsville, A. V. Harbin; Cheraw, R. B. Jones; Chesterfield, W. P. Way; Darlington, W: I. Herbert; East-iChesterfieht, J. R.# Sojourner; Epworth, J F. Hoffmeyer; Florence, W. V. Dibble and R. Bryce Herbert, junior preacher Hartsville, J. W. Daniel; Hartsville circuit, J. O, Bunch, supply; , Jefferson, Gobe Smith; Lamar, G. W. Dukes; Liberty, F. E. Hodges; Marlboro, J. B. Wqldon; MoUoJI,. W Duncan; McColJ circuit, J..F. .Campbell; McBee, J. A, GraRam; Pagelanth W. G. Elwell; Patrick, J fx Mullinix; .Tatum and Hebron,. C.. &>Felder; Timmonsville and> PisgaVW. Henry; Tlmmonsville ^rculCX^W; Shenly. ' Kingstree district: M. W. Hook, presiding elder;" Andrews, J. R. Johnson; Black River, S. D. Tomlinson; Cades,- J. C. Inalfinet; Cordesville, G. T. Rhoad; Georgetown, Duncan)Memorial W J.-Bnyder; West End, H. F. Collins; Greelyville and . Lanes, F. L. Glennan; Hemingway, M. G. Arant; Jamestown, iM. 0, .W?Bt; Johnsonville, yr^rraibinet;^ Kingstree, W. D. Gleaton; Lake'City, M L. Banks; New P. Chewning; Pinopolis, If. W. Jones; Home, ?T. E. Derrick; Sampit, W. H. Perry; iBcrantpn, B "S. Hughes;. Trio, H. W. Shealv; Turbeville, A. M. Gardner, /Marion district: S. O.i Caritey, presiding elder; Ay nor, j. G. Ferguson; South Aynor, T. W.- Williams; Blenheira and Brownsville, B. H. Covington; .Bucksville, H. T>.Morrison,:aup= Ply; Centenary, L, J). B. Williams; Clio, W. A, Beckham; Conway, G. P Watson; Couuway circuit, W O. Henderson; ftillon, C. C. Derrick; Floydale, C. T. Easterling, Jr.; Lakeview, J. J Stevenson; Latta, W E. Wiggins; Little River, S. D. Newell* Little Bock, H. D. -Shuler; Loris, K. S. Carmiehael; Marion, L Jj. Bedenbaugh; Marion' 'circuit, M. M. Byrd, supply; Mullins,; J. H. Banner; Mulfins circuit, S. D. Bailey; Nichols, G. L. Ingram; Wacoamaw, W. T. Bedenbaugh; stifteiit University South Carolina, E V, Best; president Horry Industrial school, C. Aston, i OtORgeburg district: W. Roy Philips, presiding elder; Bamberg, D.,A. Phillips; Bamberg and Orangeburg mission, Ernest Dugan; Barnwell, R. W. Humphries; Bowman, W; -: JL Jones; Branchrille, P, K. Crosby; Cameron, E. Z. James; Denmark, W. H. Hodges; Edisto, T V G. PhiUips; Elloree and Jerusalem, L^ E* Beeler; Eutawville; E. J). Shei&? drove*, J. M. Shingler; HarleyviHel>. E. B. Johneon; Holly Hill, S D. Colyer; Norway, C. C. Gardner; North and Limestone, Hamlin Ethridge; Olyr, J, B. Ptosser; Orange, J. F. Way; Orangeburg, St Paul's, G. T. Hawnon; ProvWence.'X. M. Peeler; RoWesville, Paul T. Wood; Smoaks, W. #. Mitchum; Matthews, J *. Clark; St George, * E Ihkbnit; St Matthewa. circuit Garrison; Spring Hill, D O. Spife^ extension, Welbourne Summers; student Yale university, J. E. Ford; editor Southern Christian Advocate, E. 0. Watson. i Sumter district: Peter Stokes, presiding eider; Bethune, H P. Hucks; Bishopville, J. H. Graves; Camden, J, T. PeAerj College Place. T. E. Morris; Columbia circuit, E H. Back-, hara* Heath Springs, T. W. L*w; Jordan, G. P. Varn; Kershaw, G. W. Davis; Lynchburg, J W. Elkins; Manning, B. (f. Mtftphy; Oswego, D. N. Busbee; Pine wood, T. W. God bold; Rembert, J E. Cook; Spring Hill, W. L. Parker; Summerton, J. M. Sogers; Sumter. Trinity, F. H. Binder; Broad Street, R R. Tuckat; Wait Kershaw, W. V. Jerman, supply; Wesley Chapel and Hebron, P- K. Rhoad; business manager Southern Christian Ad/ocata, 2. H. Noland; professor at tBrerard hstiUta S. G. Mm I is, pro THROUGH THE EAGLE'S EYE I ?? *? .. Heea by"J Brooklyn, New York. tio^.Viw"" cdmPH<?<?'t.rj. man. peared " # tOUriBt ?1 ?H lv?n Y"*"' i8"ut' of thl' Brooklyn Daily Eagle, one o( the , POJWra of Now England: Although Camden, South Carolina Znr;,r:1 thc k'*di"* -?h old f a Southeast, the quaint ualitv"'0 l0Sl n0m! of iu in<"vW' ua Jty an an ante-bellum eity. It J a home-like Camden, redolent with memories and traditions of by. dearr dispcn,!inf t0 a marked ,,T,l oharming hospitality fail whmh the old South was famed j I. <"ld as ">c homefolks are to have the tourists _ share with them the blight sunshine, balmy breezes and h!,anma.0f tHe Pi"c8' th<;y Prefer that Camden entertain the tourists instead of the tourists entertaining Camden and so find fellowship and general hospitality feature the reception givep to the stranger within its gates." ''Many things make Camden espe.cially attractive to the tourist. The climate is of course one and then the ; soil plays an important role, the character of the sandy soil being such that it dries quickly, and after a rain one can in a very short time get out to enjoy a game of golf. A city of pretty homes, the type of architecture gives Camden a distinct atmosphere .of the old South and this appeals to the Northern visitor.- And then it has the sport of kings, for it has always been something of a horse center." Fireman Killed Southern Passenger train No. 11, Charleston to Columbia, ran into an open switch ati 10:15 o'clock last Might at Moye, about three miles SOlity oFKingviiie, killing W. S. Hezikiah, fireman, seriously injuring R. XX Stephens! engineer, and slightly hurting W; J. Ansaldo, engineer. The train, which had been held at Charleston to accommodate the crowd returning from % iCitadid-Furman football game, was using two engines, which were coupled together, drawing aijc cars. No passengers, so far as could be learned early this morning, were injured. - According to word reaching Columbia, the switch lock was found, unlocked, on the cross ties nearby. Sunday's State. 1 ?,T jjThey Went to the Fair., "?He management of the Kershaw county Fair certainly has no "cause to complfcin at Kershaw's untenit. in the ovent, from the attendance standpoint at least. We would hive 'been pleased to have published the name*. Some were not satisfied with going down just for one day. They enjoyed it so much that they had to repeat their visit and get another view, which speaks well for the Fair.?Ke*Ihaw ^Tra: ?r, Stole His Coupe ,.. Leavihg his Chevrolet coupe less than thirty minutes, Mr. L. T. Griffin, a traveling salesman from Spartanburg, had his cw\ stolen ^ from its parking, plfcce in .front of the Hotel Camden early Tuesday evening. The car w&v* new one and had been driven but very li|tle. Mr. Griffinhad it locked and his keys in his pocket and had stepped to the second, floor of the hotel for only a few f minutes and when he returned it was missing. Police notified all of the [surrounding towns.by wire early, but no trace has been' found of the car for thief. ? - . i r - hii art jj i hp in ri?nrrrMAKING MONEY O/* FARM I Sumter County Man Proves That It Can Ik I)on? Without Cotton The farming experience of B. Bradford, Sumter, S. C., K. F. D. No. I 4, iu interesting at thiB time. In an interview with him he was rather! reluctant in speaking of what he nasi done and it was only upon assurance I that the use of his name would add interest to the story that he wa? willing for it to be used. J In his own words he "struggled eleven years to pay off a mortgage I on 67 acres of land with .cotton. Didn't pay a dollar jbut was'forcedI to borrow money fiw? the bank thel first of every February to pay the in-J terest. Was getting nowhere and so decided give the cow," hog, " and! hen a try, Eliminated cotton entirely aijd pajd all debts in four years, end owe nothing n(fw. Have hogs enough I to sell several hundred dollars' worth J and have plenty meat and lard for j home use. Have a good little herd 1 of pyre bred Guernseys, sell lots of I buttet, feed skim milk to pigs and I poultry, and soil is getting richer| each year. Run only an ordinary I sized one-horse farm, but keep^ two J head to do effective work." | Looking a little further into re-1 assuring experience?Mr. Bradford! now has thirty porkers, most'pf which j will soon be ready for sale^or slaught- I er. He also has 76 whit? Leghorn hens penned and 75 Rhode Island I Reds on range. The past year he! sold a little over $200 worth of pouferi try products in addition to building I up his flocks. During the same year J he sold $450 worth of butter. From one acre of watermelons he sold ffctA] worth, and has made a bumper crop! of velvet beans there on the samel acre. . 1 His dairy herd is interesting. Eight I j years ago he got bis first Plirfi bgfidl heifer. From this start he has built | up his present herd of eight pure 1 breds and has refused $500 for the I mother cow.- The entire farm iaplftuted to $?ed-| stuffs. Nothing?Except aometimes 1 a little concentrate feed?is bought. This year he has more than he will In a humorous way he said , he un?; Iderstood that the cotton farmers were hard hit again this year, but that hp 1 has had as good a year as has ever come his way. He is square with the world, has bought five acres, of land fronting on the paved road to build on some^ayVsnd^^dn^t^laRt cotton if he were guaranteed 80 cenfe per ppy-hd; for it.?-Sumter Hem.? ! officer Died of Wound* . . . Florence, Nov, 19.?E. W. Johnson^ plain clothes, officer of the. Florence I police department, died at a hospital 1 here this afternoon as a result of | wounds received . Monday afternoon when he was shot by Robert Bentley, 2(foyear-old negro, whom he was ml the act of arresting on a minor j charge. Inrajedlateiy after the shoot-1 ing. the negro was carried to tl*el state penitentiary in Columbia *?*| safe keeping. Four other negroes are under ar-I rest for investigation. - They are in th*< city fail here. Officer Johnson 1 was shot three times. \Prteumonia, I which set, in Thurpday night, contributed* to his deafti.^The funeral services will be^ heldi^ndS^ -^^ > Mr. Johnson leaves a widow and several children. He hadheen a member of the police force here for seven | years. I Toll of Traffic Grade crossing accidents took a toll of 14 dead and six injured in the South last week, while 57 persons | Were killed and 249 hurt in all forms of traffic mishap^' in11 " Southern I Mates, repprts to the Associated Press show. South Carolina reported two I dead and three injured. j M.i, Ker?h?w. Nov. 23.-J. F. P.te, White, an Operative* of the Kershaw Cotton mills, was fatally injured while working at a baling press in the ml i] this inoming, dying a few hours later, i No one was with him when the accv- j dent occurred, but it is believed be | wa^struck in the head by the control I lever of the machine be was opera t-1 ing. A coroner'a jury found that, he had lost his life accidentally. - ] x Mr. Pate est a man of family and| was abouV ^d years age. He is survived by a widow and several - - 111 " ULI.-L,,'..! Ml*. W. R. GARDNER DEAD _ *<? Well Known Ix>wer Mate Street Merchant Passes Away _ Though not unexpected *-Ahe announcement tyst Friday of themeath of Mr. Willium Riley Gardner brought aorrow to a largo circle of friends throughout Camden and Kershaw County. His death came at an early hour Friday morning at his home on North Broadr atreet following a lengthy illness, where he had been critically ill fojr more than a week. Several years ago Mr. Gardner suffered an infection of one of his hands, and was . critically ill .fjrqirL Wftftd poisoning and he had apparently fully recovered from its affects but he was left in a weakened condition. He was born in Kershaw # County near Westville, October 5, 1861, and was married- to Miss Florence Shiver on June 17, 1885, and is survived by his widow and three daughters, Misses Maude Gardner and Ftgar Gardner, of Camden, and Mrs. J. H. Irby, of Boykin. For a number of years Mr. Gardner was the efficient manager of the state farm in Kerahaw county.. Lat?r he followed farming extensively in the Stockton section up to a few years ago, when he sold his farm and moved to Camden where he had conducted the Farmers Grocery company on lower Main street, formerly owned and operated by Mr. Joseph Sheheen, where he had eh joyed a liberal patronage. f: t Mr. Gardner was a genial, pleasant gentleman, who made many friends and held them. Mr. Gardner was u member of the Masonic fraternity and his funeral was held from his late residence, being in charge of fellow .Mhsons. Rev. J. T. Peeler, assisted ibx .Bev, J, P. Graham, conducted the services. The pallbearers were Messrs. C. W. Birchmore, W. F. Nettles, S. Wylie Hogue, W. C. Nicholson, M. M. R^asonover, and J. Q. Godwin. Quite a large number of friends and" relatives assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to. his memory and many beautiful floral offerings covered the new made grave in the Quaker cemetery. *V7 ' . 1/ ' J, ^1,.-. y ; . - *"*] To Mhke Address at Wateree We have been requested by the Piastor, Rev. T. ]L. Willingham, to Jtate ^that Former Judge iRtendel L. Smith will deliver an addhbss to the people of the Wateree mill community in their church on Sunday evening, December 5, at 7i80 o'clock. Judge Smith" has a wide reputation as dn interesting speaker aud those attenddng will,not be disappointed. -Rev. Willingham extends the invitation to every one to be present. . 1 U f 1 '' ' ' " 1/ -11-- t m a ?s A.f - ?sv?i j a muvi at at r Olivine Funeral services for J. G. Kelly, 76, were- held at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Kelly burying ground near Pontiac. Mr, Kelly had been in ill hecltlf for some time but seemed to be very much improved until about * week before W reath; ; He waB a man of many fine traits of character^ and will be misted by his numerous friends. Mr. Kel|y is survived by his widow and.ll children and the following brothers and sisters, Mrsl Mary Best of Whiteville, N. C., Mrs. Newton Kelly of Lugoff, Mrs. E Autman of. North Caroliia^ -D R, Kelly of Macon, Ga., W. D. Kelly and Mrs. Judy Perry of Columbia.?Monday's State I - ~c/v'* J Rock Hill Bows to Camden The Gold and Black warriors added another victory to their list last Friday by defeating the Rock Hill team 47 to 0 on the local gridiron. It was a walk-over for Camden/ Campbell, Camden's big "NO. 10" scored touchdown after touchdown while ?owell and Trepp took turns in adding the placements. Sowell scored two touchdowhk, Campbell four dfed Radcliffe hit the line for the seventh. Goodsle and Burns tackled *: Rock Hill back behind the Camden goal po&lfolLit touchback. This counted two points. Some of the second string men who put up?aemeTtiff fighting in this game "were T.'tkrttys, Clyburn, Richardson, Rhatne and Bateman. Haynes as usual carried the ball like a veteran while Rush at half gained time after time aroun - Captatn SoweWhOMs the recordsqf being the only man on the Camden team to pifty in every game from whistle to whistle without substitution. The boys are working fcifd for tot' chpmpiohahip thla yew.amQTgg they need ts the support of the home ywly ??? -^' ^ Contributrd.^ '1 JURORS FOR FIRST WBBK To Serve in Court of General Sewnon* Beginning December 13th. Court of genera) aeasiona wtjl convene in Camden on the second Monday in December, the 13th duy, with Judge It. E. Dennis, of Darliygton, presiding. Jurors drawn Tuesday to serve #or*the first week are as follows: A. G. Bradley, Camden; J. E. Baker, Kershaw; F. M Catoe, Camden; T C. Gladden, Camden; F. M. Jones, Camden; W. A. McDowell, Bothune; D M. Outlaw, Bethyncy Sp*elV Kershaw; C K. McDowell, ~Kershaw; j IL-JC. Tompkins, Kershaw; Eandv Bowers, Cassatt; Thos. n. Branhkm,! Lugoff; J. J. Sanders, Blaney; J. W.j Jones, Bethuno; W. B. Kvans, Blaney; W. M; Brannon, Camden; R. A Faulkenberry, Kershaw; J S. KirkUnd, Cassatt; W. J. Brasington, WesfcvRle; W. E. Elliott, Cassatt; J. S. Dunn, Camden; E. L Sowell, Kershaw; J N, McLeod, Camden; L. T. Truesdalp] Kershaw; W. D. Ray, Westville; T. T. Hornsby, Camden; R. A Maddox, Blaney; T J. Peach, Wbstville; -Walter Cauthen, Heath Springs; J. H. Frost, Camden; J. I. Lovett, Blaney; J. M. Porter, Lugoff; E. B. Buddin, Cam-den; Z. L. Broughton, Kershaw; L. W. Peach, Westville; Willie J. Smyrl, Camden. ? ? Class Play To Be Given The play "Seventeen," which will be given on the night of December 8, at the Camden school auditoriutp is being rehearsed each night by the cas';, composed of students of the Camden high school. The people of Camden cannot afford to miss this play if they want to see a well presented play, one of youth, love and summertime. ?v- -v - - The part of the lovesick boy, Will JP)*y?d by_ Jo? Mogulescu; Molly Blackwell takes the part Lola- Pratt, that of the visiting girl who attracts all the boys of thf?>toWn by her,?charmlng "baby talk," Thad Flowers and Louis Lang in the roles j of'Mr. and Mrs. Baxter will be fine. Bllen Stewart as Jane Baxter will add much amusement, The Baiters' negro servant, Genesis,, played by Harvey Clarke, will keep the audience in good humor throughout the play. Others in the cast are: Louise Jen- I nings as May Parcher, whom Lola Pratt is visiting; Moultrie Burns as ME Parcher, Frances Bissell, Lois Truesdale, Leighton Hardy, Hebron Radcliffe, John Richardson, v Billy Lindsay. Death in Btshopvitte Messrs. G. C. Bruce and T. Benton Bruce went to Bishopville Monday to attend the funeral of their brother-in^ law, Mr. J. Man Icy 'Smith, a prominent merchant of that placb, who died on Sunday. Mr. Smith, was 57 years of age and was a native 6f Lee county where he had spent his life. Hp was the first sheriff of Lee county. He is survived- by his widow, who was Miss Tascher Bruce, and twelve children.- The burial was at Hebron churchyard, a few miles but af Bishopvill/e. " 1. 1 ' i? Christmas Bazaar Under the auspices of the Pyefebyterian Auxiliary, on the seventh , of December, a bazaar will be given. All/ kinds^ of faney work and other art icles will be on sale and gifts fbr thal entire family will bo, displayed in many booths. ^ > " X ' To V^Mway The School Improvement * association of the Midway high school will meet on December I at 2:80 p.m., when a special program will be given by the second and third grades. All members } are invited to attend and to bring another- patron. ' OV' *. r?j- r-l A hr-' Stork Does Rushing Business. ... Snow .Creefc Va.? *Nov/j!L^rhe stork has made two visits to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wingfield, of this place within 19 .months, and has brodVfht fire children. * Yesterday triplets were born to the couple while twins arrived last year. Mr. and Mrs Wingfield have been married 5 years and have seven robust children. ~ ~ *r ' .">*?. Btolw tettrOrer:?? Stokes, senior member of the Stokei,EysM company, grde**y "S^^^^E'hae sold his interest to that firm to Mr* U. M. Evans, the other member, who will conduct the business in the .future. This , store husi^eta something ?pver MPWaptMl enjoyed a^mdih. ?f the c<wnly towiuip^opl# MAN SHOOTS J Williamsburg Olli.tr l>i*porately Wounded by Crasy Man . r 5 | . Florence, Nov. 1U.?After four at | tempt* to wreck Atlantic Coast Wne . " passenger trainfc by placing cross ties . | across that portion of the trackage' tbnt^.run through Tils father's fi$fd,-' and ax^f attjempi to* kill Sheriff Henry S. Gamble, wh'o wttnt to serve a war* rant on him, Harold Wheeler, 30year-old ex-service man, was berri- \ caded at a late hour tonight at home, with his mother held captive for pro tection, defying authorities and get him, ' Four fast trgln| hM tocemTloa dead stop four miles south, of fcdke > City last nighjt to remove cross ties v thut hpd been placed on the track. Capt. J. A. Horsey of the Atlantic Coast Line police*and a corps ot his men were rushed to the spot, where they were met by former Deputy Hazelden of Kingstrct; with blood hounds., The dogs soon picked up the trail that led to the^homo of J. T. Wheeler, a prominent farmer of the Cades section. # Captain Dorsey after conferring with Sheriff Gamble swore out a war** rant for Harold Wheeler who, he found, had been an inmate of tfco state asylum at Columbia up to six > months ago, The sheriff and H. A. Wheeler, a deputy, approached the Wheeler home ... from the rear and while Deputy Wheeler talked to the mother and father on the back porch, .Sheriff Gamble walked into, the house and knocking on the son's door requested * that he come out that he wanted to ' talk to him. He was tpld to "come in" and as he opened the door, Harold Wheeler fired at close range . with a > , shotgun, the shell being loaded with steel ball bearings, three of which struck the sheriff in the upper and lower jaw and in the throat. Wheeler' theh ran out of the house taking a shot at the deputy on the back porch r\* *11 1 as he passed HURT" The deputy return-' e<| t"1? fire with a pistol but failed atqp the apparently crazed man who ran into some nearby woods and disappeared. v. . Early this afternoon, Wheeler re- ' turned to the hou6e t and barricaded ^ ^ J himself, in, darlrig those on the Flor- $ ence to Charleston highway, 76*y*rds distant, to come and get him. His mother appeared at the Window with him and officers are at a loss at this time as to how to capture or kill the man without injuring the mother. David Simmons, an 18-year-old negro, said to be an eye-witness to the .placing of cross ties upon the track as he says, by two,white mOPcWilliamsburg county jail at Kings* tree where he is. being held as a maJ, T. Wheeler, the father of Harold Wheeler, was questioned very closely as to the crosstle matter, bub vehemently denies any connection with his son's alleged attempt te wrecHjthe Sheriff Gamble's condition is serious but some hope is held out for practically cut from his mouth by one meets in Camden the 30th of this jnonth for a three days session, will plg^e phoneVMri Ganders Chamber of Commerce office, tender- , December first. Your prompt attenUon^will be greatly appreciated by the The child, Vinson Dawson, was left * to play alone 'ft'ltn lilllljii^fTO Una^ to find him near whe^?ho\ ^ 1 1 exhausted