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\/dcigty\ (Hy MiHH Louise Nettlqa) LOUISE SALMON I) N KTTLKS Genuine expressions of deep sorrow wire heard on ull sides and from a!! walks of life wherf the announcement came from the Camden Hospital last Sunday afternoon that Miss Louise Nettles was dead. It came as u shock 10 our people. She hud entered the restitution a week previous for a serious operation, which had been xuorrssful, and to all appearances she ? as on the road to complete recovery when ubout four o'clock she suddenly expired?due to heart trouble. Especially did her death bring sorow to The Chronicle force who hud been intimately .associated with her for nearly fifteen years?she having onducted this page in this paper. She was a loyal worker, and had often said hat her library came first and her paper next and her host of friends and our readers will miss her weekly writings on this page which she so ably conducted. Miss Nettles was born a few miles north of Camden, the duughter of the late William and Sarah Nettles, and was ripe in years, though possessed of a remarkable mind to the last. For many years she made her home with her uncle, the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nettles, but during the latter part of her life she had resided with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lindsay on north Lytfleton Street, who showed a marked devotion to her. The funeral occurred from the Camdon Baptist church on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, services being feelngly conducted by her pastor, the Rev. John P. Graham, and the burial was in the family plot in the Quaker cemetery, where the grave was covered to overflowing with the >choicest dowers sent by loving friends. Messrs. H. G. Garrison, Sr., W. L. McDowell, C. P. DuBose, W B. deLoach, David Wolfe and W. G. Wilson . tod as honorary pallbearers, while Messrs. G. C. Bruce, L. A. Wittkowky, R. B. Pitts, L. T. Mills, James H. Burns and H. D. Niles served a.* . live pallbearers. We feel our inability to pay a tribute to such a fine character as this I sood woman and we are herewith ' .Xsing a tribute sent to us by Mrs. uosephine K. deLoach, wjio in all . ^probability will conduct the page in jlhis paper so ably edited by Miss Net lties: "There has passed, from our midst *>ne whose place will be hard to fill in 1. lour town and community?Miss , JlTOuise Sal-moml Nettles. Never agj. wgressive, she held an unique position Lijained by her# own merit. A woman I >>f splendid mental attributes, patriot[. fie to a degree, a loyal friend, a Chris. ijtian woman, "Miss Lou," as she was ?*lovingly called, was devoted to her Ttown and in" time has been president the Civic League, and .for many L^ears the beloved president of the ifolm-D,-Kennedy Chapter U. D. C. of .\lthis town. I believe if she had been I willing to keep it that the chapter \ uwould have given her that office for II jflife. Throughout her career she was !' Bcind, considerate, full of tact, underp.J&tanding and a splendid leader in the [" Organization---to whieh she belonged wmd it was during her term of office ' fthat Civmden was hostess to the State , jpivision of United Confederate Vec... ftrans and4H was through her leadern'lship and her fine committees that this ' Meeting was vo^ed by the veterans as v MSe best they ever attended." Jm "For years she has chronicled, u ;>ur local-papers and The State, the ys and sorrows of our people, the weddings,"the births, and the deatm - f her friends; the comings and goin. s of our college boys and girls v om, as librarian, she helped tc ' Hate through the books of her n br .ry and this^work was one to whicr r -h" had given a greater part of hei i". We, her'friends, can well remember her going to her first litt.t ibrnry in the heart of the business [ sevtion of the town, rain or snow heat or storm?ever .faithful.and de voted to her work. There was thci no salary attached, if I rememboi night, but she worked 011 until at la^ was gotten our Library which is 1 t source of pleasure and profit to tn< w-v,ic community. , rjl.u "Miss Nettles was a member of.thi 1?. A. R. "here, her family being amonf the first settlers of this place. bh< ev -r took a lively interest in this or r Jruniv.ation, One of her greatest tai ; < n s was "the gift of words. Hov - of:on have we seen her called on t< M?? ak in public without preparation "ml with what dignity and poise ?h< r u<-uld respond?giving freely fion tho store of her wonderful memory. "She was always bright and cheei r an optimist?1f I ever saw on* - Nover an unkind speech or an ungt 1 r"u?> action.r "So has passed from us one w love and admire. "Covered with wreaths and flower Under the colors she loved so well, w her to gently re?t. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Hallutt of Charlotte are visitors to Camden this week. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Muller and young son, of Charlotte, are visiting the letter's parents, N\r. and Mrs. J. S. Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. John Chaffee of Aiken spent a few days in Camden this week visiting their many friends and relatives. Mrs. Chaffee was Miss Nan Withers of this town and it has been many years since her last visit. Her friends regret that their stay was such a short one. Mrs. Chaffee is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Withers. We are glad to welcome Mrs. S. K. Winkler once more. It is always a pleasure to have her charming and 1 genial presence among us. Mrs. Winkler will again do publicity wont for Camden, writing for The Chron-. k le, the two leading South Carolina dailies and many Northern and Kastern publications. Mrs. Thomas Lang has returned from Florence and is at home on Laurens Court. She was accompanied home by her grandson, little Kershaw Realty, of Florence. Dr. and Mrs, Robert Taft of Charleston were visitors here this week at the home of Mrs. Taft's mother, Mrs. R. Y. Steedman. Mr. and Mrs. Mollis Cobb ftf Paw Creek spent last week-end in CamI den. Hampton Day Celebruted. Under the auspices of the superintendent of the Camden Schools, Mr. J. CL Richards, Jr., and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a eel1 ebration of Hampton Day was celebrated nt the morning chapel at the auditorium of the high school Tuesday, the 14th of December. I The boys of the graduating class marched in weaving the red shirts of reconstruction days as the symbol of reconstruction and in honor of the Straightouts and in honor of Hampton, our fir#t governor after our state had fought free of scalawags and carpet-bagger rule. 1 Mr. David Wolfe kindly gave u talk on those times in Camden and spoke of what it meant to the boys and girls of the present day. It was through this movement and its success that they have benefited. The stage was appropriately decorated and patriotic songs sung, finishing up with Dixie. Woman's Auxiliary Met Branch B, Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Kpiscopal church, met with Misses Leila Shannon and Charlotte Shannon on Wednesday of last week. This means the Mission work of the church and B. Branch has begun its work with renewed vigor and interest. Mrs. Karuih Entertains Auxiliary. The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. A. Harsh on last Friday. The meeting was opened in regular form by the president, Mr#, R. K, iChewning. Only a few members wei\> present owing to a misunderstanding of the date but the few that were present were very enthusiastic in the .new work we ure to have this yeu'\ which is community work. It was decided to try to carry awuy ul least three of the trophies offered for the year. A silver dish is to be awarded to the individual who secures the greatest number of members. A cup donated by Mrs. J. Lyles Glenn, of Chester, to be awarded to the lirst unit in the department to report a paid up 1927 membership equaling its 1926 membership. Also the eup given by Mrs. J. S. Reynolds, the department president, to be given to the unit reporting the largest attendance at the meetings from January to June 1927. ' A health bond u'as purchased to assist in the anti-tuberculosis .work. A committee was appointed to get up Christinas boxes for disabled soldiers in Government hospitals. Mr>\ James Gaudy was made chairman. There being no further business the meeting was turned over to the hostess who served delicious refreshments. Several selections of old patriotic songs were enjoyed at this time. The next meeting for the month of January will be with Mrs. J. W. Sanders and Mrs. Frank Chapman at Lake View Terrace. Schools Close Today The Camden City Schools will close today, Friday, December 17., for the Christmas and New Year' holidays. School work will be fesumed on Monday, January 3, 1927, at the, usuai hour. Many of the teachers whose homes ai^* in other towns will go home for the holidays.# Miss Walace Honored On Tuesday afternoon, Miss LuLee Rims entertained at bridge in honor of Miss Catherine Wallace whose wedding will be of social interest next week. Three tables were attractively arranged amid a Christmas setting of holly and pine. Mrs. A. M. Mcleod won top score, Mrs. W. L. Goodale the booby, while Miss Brook Jones cut the consolation. The guest, of honor was also remembered with a lovely gift. After cards were laid aside the hostess served a salad course with coffee. Get Your Orders in Saturday At a meeting of the Home Demonstration Club Market in the Ford display room on Saturday, December 11, it was decided to hold the Christmas market on Thursday, December 23.' The town women are asked to keep this in mind and visit the market between the houvs of 9 and 11. Orders will be taken this week for Christmas wreath^, dressed turkeys or chickens, and any other product the women in town particularly want. They are requested to get their orders in Saturday of this week. Mrs. S. O. Plowden, District Agent of the Pee Dee district, and Miss Jape Kctchen,'marketing specialist of the^ home demonstration department, visited the market last Saturday and discussed with the women the change for tfye Christmas holidays. The market will be open on its regular day, January 1. . Will Have Musical Program The Salem Epworth League will render a special musical service on Sunday night, December 19th, at 7:30 o^-lock. An able speaker will be on the program and the Rev. Mr. Arnold and family will furnish special music for the occasion. Everyone is invited to attend. Bridge Club Met With Mrs. Woo ten The Matron's Club met with Mrs. Leroy Wooten on Wednesday morning. This club is the ^irst bridge club formed in Camden and has been an institution for over sixteen years. Many of the charter members are still playing. This club is noted for its friendly and hospitable atmosphere. Gets Letter From Santa Claus Little Billie'Clyburn, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lee Clyburn, has received the following letter from Santa Claus Land. The Chronicle will next week publish any letters written to Santa Claus in care of this paper, but the letters must be sent in as early as possible. The letter from Santa to Billie follows: "I am glad you wrote to me, and I have nvrittcn your name in my big book. There are many little children I who may not get everything they ask for but I'm going to trj^and give as many nice things as I can. Be a good child and if there is time before. Christmas Eve, I will try to read yout letter through Crosley WLW broadcasting station in Cincinnati. A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to You. "From your old friend, "Santa Claus," Miss, Jennings Injured. Miss* "Louise Jennings, popular young High School student, was J knocked down and considerably bruis ed last Wednesday night by a car beihg driven by a negro transfer driver. The accident happened 111 front of the home of Mr. J. H. Guthrie on North Broad street. Mr. Guthrie curried the ' young lady to the Camden Hospital where it was at first thought she was seriously injured, but except for soma revere bruises she has recovered and was afcle to soon resume her school duties, much to the delight of her friends. ? t i m , _______ Despite the increased government estimate of the 1926 cotton crop, the future markets advanced the early months^from 24 to 39 points on the New Orleans exchange. Madame Alexandria Kollaniy, Soviet Russia's woman minister to Mexico landed at Vera Cruz from St. Nazaire, France, this week. She was refused admission ^to the United States a few weeks ago on her way to Mexico. Mrs. McLeod Hostess On Saturday morning; Mrs. A. M. McLeod entertained at her hQmc in Kirkwood for Mrs. Clarence Dunn and Miss Catherine Wallace. The holiday colors of red and green were used in decorating the rooms, where five tables were arrnnged for bridge. Mrs. Jack Whitaker was winner of highest score, Mrs. T. Lee Little cutting the consolation and the two honor guests were presented with reminders of the occasion. After the games were finished the hostess served a salad course. Alston Phelps 'Christie, 76, for 33 years editor of the Worcester, Mass., Telegram, attqmpied to commit suicide Monday by shooting himself in the left breast with a pistol. IN MEMORIAM. As the calm Sabbath of December 12th drew to a close, the gentle spirit of Louise Salmond Nettles entered into life eternal. To those of us who knew and loved her it seems a fitting end to a beautiful life. Tenderly, on Tuesday morning ah* was laid to rest in the old Quaker burying ground of Camden* the place of her nativity, where her life was spent, and to whose interests she gave devoted and loyal service. As president of the John D. Kennedy Chapter, Uhited Daughters, as a devoted member of the Hobkirk Hill Chapter D. A. R., and as a faithful librarian, Miss Nettles filled graciously and honorably every position offered her. With gifted pen, and unusual charm as a public speaker, she was ever ready to advance the welfare of her beloved Southland and her native city. A'noble Christian, an unselfish cit izen, a loyal friend, her memory Is enshrined in our hearts. S.K.W. f The First In Twelve = Years ..... I OUR BIG SALE IS STILL ON AND WILL CHRISTMAS EVE. WE ARE OFFERING UNTIL THIS SALE CLOSES ATTRACTIVE AND USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY?IN MANY CASES AT AND BELOW COST. OF ALL YEARS THIS IS ONE WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY WHERE YOUR CASH GOES FURTHEST. 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A Marshall Neilan production sparkling with thrills and laughter, written and directed by 1 Neilan himself. A gorgeous tale of merry complications, with 'Peter j Pan' Bronson in her best role. , Comedy, "Smith's Visitor" Saturday, December 18 j Fred Thompson with "Silver King" ! in "THE TWO GI N MAN" Hod pepper entertainment! Chili con carne comedy! Shot-with toTiasco action! Youth?glorious, ' unhampered youth struggling valiantly against countless ob-' stacles?plot and counterplot? rousing thrills?amazing adventure! Comedy: "Hoboken to Hollywood." and Allene Kay in "Snowed 1 In" Chapter No. f>. Monday nnd Tuesday December 20-21 "TWIN ft LETOES" J Look who's here! Cunning little Colleen Moore is back with js again in Twinkletoes, one of her best pictures. It's the greatest ' role of her colorful career. Twin' kletoes, a tense tale of Limehouse. See Colleen as the dancing waif of -j 1 London's Chinatown. Colleen J r wears Golden curls for her role in this fascinating comedy drama that I 1 you will rave about. Lloyd Hughc3 i . supports Miss Moore in this picture. Don't misst this one. Also ' Pa the News. No increase* in adr" ' mission. i Wednesday, December 23 "THE GILDED BUTTERFLY" 1 Featuring Alma Rubens and Bert 5 Lytell. One of the most beautiful j 1 pictures shown here for a long ? while. The Gilded Butterfly tdach1 es the folly of following the crowd y in the game of life. RomatiOe, pathos, thrils, suspense is all found ' in this picture. It's a gripping drama of society. Also eomody. j x Thursday, l>ecember 23 "THE POPULAR SIN" ? - r?ae Friday. December 2^"STRANDED IN PARK" IFtlturlnf Be be Daniel^ Fine for catarrh when melted in n poon or muffed ' up the nose end ^ ' vapors inhaled. j ? Head and Chest Colds Relieved In a New Wa? A Salve which Releases Medicated Vapors when Applied Over Throat and Chest. *~V ? 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