The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, December 17, 1926, Image 5
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(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. ?
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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.
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Majestic Theatre
Friday, December 17
A Paramount Picture
, "EVERYBODY'S ACTING"
Marshall Ncilan's delightful story,
'with Betty Bronson and Lawrence i
, Grey. 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
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