Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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t--"*" " ' - - -- ' 1 " " ^ < furial mb ffrraonal Nnaa Edi^d by MRS* W. BUTTON de LOACH tenia for this page should be telephone to No. 261-J between the hours of 10 and 12 in the morning. [p ' '' "" ' V *IJ 10 Nurse* To Graduate. tionB for the graduation of it the Camden Hospital have i-eived by those Interested in titution and in the young ho are to enter a life of de* to duty and self-'sacrifice. ourse is difficult and for four ie?e young people learn both lly auid theoretically. This is given by Miss E. L. Robhe superintendent, and the who have classes and lec r those in training, year the training school gradare Miss Margaret Scotta and Miss Ola Rose Gregory, es marking their graduation held at the school uuditorium day evening, October 26, at 'clock and the following proriJl be observed: ation by Rev. J. T, Peeler; ?tion of speaker, Mr. L. A. Miky; address by Mr. E. D. y, jjipecial music; address and ition of diplomas by Dr. John bell; violin boIo, Miss Isobel , accompanied by Mrs. F. W. n; the Florence Nightipgale id presentation of pins by L. Bobbins; benediction by D. McArn. diktely following the. exerreception will be held at the Hospital for the two young raduates who have gained the goal ley set out to win - and who have ingratulations 'of the whole cornunity. Bible Class Held Supper Last. Thursday night at ,the Comnercial BU>tel the men of the Baptist hurch gave a banquet at 8:30. About Ifty men were present. Mr. W. G. Wilson, Sr., presided tnd made the opening address. ? He fas followed by Mr. R. B. Pitts, Rev.< L P. Graham, M. G. Huckabee, preaJent of the Men's Bible class and Dfc. ; F. Brasington. Mr. Wilson then Emted Rev. George Smith of haw who made a splpndid adr. I the speakers stressed coition and urged that it should generously carried out in ill ch work. Mr. Catoe of Kershaw also an out-of-town guest at the splendid dinner was served and occasion was enjoyed by all. - - ,'? personal news notes Mr. and Mrs. Hepry Savage left on Sunday for a visit to Florida. Mrs. Julia Ijong Knapp is at Her home, Deare Place, for the season. Mrs. Mary McEwan is spending a month in Washington, J). C., with friends. Mr. E. O. McCreight of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Baker, of Plattsburg, N. Y., have returned to Camden for the winter. i Miss Mamie Shand and Mrs. William M. Shannon of Columbia were visitors in Camden Tuesday. ? Misses Jumelle Ilaile, Mary Goodale and Harriet Whitaker spent this wpek-end with thOir families here. Miss Dorothy Zemp is spending the week with friends in Columbia enjoying the festivities of fair week. Mrs. ,>Mary F. Charlton is once! more in Camden where she is occupying her winter home in LakeviewI Terrace. ( i Mrs. Bell of Spartanburg, formerly Miss Minia Boykin of Boykin, has been visiting in Camden and Boykin for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Newton C. Boykin and children have returned to (Jamden for the winter after spending the summer at Northern points. Miss Celeste Hughson and Mr.( Claude Hurst of Charlotet, N. C., and Miss Adele Moore of Dalzell visited Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Sanders Sunday. Beginning on Moivday, October 24, the Camden Public library will observe open hours from 9 to 12 in the mornings and from 3 to 5 during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Cobb and little daughter, Betty, returned this week to Paw Creek, N. C., after spending two weeks with relatives here and at Newberry. : Miss Emmie Alexander, of The Chronicle office, has been away this week in the Baptist Hospital in Columbia, where she went to have an operation for the removal of her tonsils. Mrs. L. S. Darlington, who as Miss Lizzie Stoney, was for many years a teacher in the Camden schools,' ia stopping for a short visit with Mrs. V. J. Lipscomb and family before leaving for California where she. will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Graham have returned to Camden for the winter after a summer spent most delightfully in Paris, France. While there they visited other places of interest arid were in Geneva, Switzerland when the Sacco-Vanzetti sympathiiers put on such a demonstration., They are occupying their beautiful winter home on North Lyttleton street. Mr. John Vavasour Noel, representing The Spur, a national highclass publication, was in Camden this weekvfor a few days. He makes the rounds of the Southern resort towns in the interest of 'his magazine, not only from a news standpoint, but also in the advertising line. Quite a lot. of advertising has been given The Spur in the interest of Camden through the Chamber of Commerce in this city. Mr. Noel tells us that he has noted a great deal of improvement in Camden since he was here last year. Presbyterian Church Notes The Men's Sunday School class whose goal is--ithirty-fivc members had twenty-five out last Sunday. All Elders and Deacons are. reminded that they have a special invitation to attend Presbytery at Arsenal Hill Church, Columbia, Monday and Tuesday October24th and 25th^ Let's Church there. .Senior Christian Endeavor Sunday evening at 8 p. m. t There will be ah interesting program on the topic "What ie Sunday FoLeader Mr. B. B. Clarke, Jr. * Junior Christian Endeavor Sunday afternoon 4 o'elock. Leader Miss Marie Ilaile. All Jwniors are invited., - - \ " -*? ? A large, forest of petrified wood has bedn found in a remote valley in Texas. - * v> ' . ? *. * -' : . i r? Majestic Theatre Show Time Matinee; 3.30 p. m. Night 7:30 and 9 p. m. MONDAY and TUESDAY* _ October 24th and 25th I "HULA" I Starring Clara Bow, the mjllioncandlepower "It" girl in a story of young hearts adrift in Hawaii. See happy, dashing, carefree Clara, the mad cap of the screen, as * a tantalizing tease of the tropics who holds her heart aloof from the men who swarm about her, until a handsome young Englishman comes to visit her father's mansion. An entertainment of "Sheik" and "Flaming: Youth" ^aj^_ peal. You'll shake with laughter at "Hula." Also Pathe News. Xo increase in prices. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26~ -ADAM AND EVIL" Featuring L?w Cody and Ailecn Pringle ii> a surprise comedy of the year. Remember, we warned you not to miss "Rookies" and "Painting The Town-" which proved to be the outstanding comedies of the year. Now here is "Adam and Evir' a picture that any theatre would be proud to show. We warn you again not to miss this picture. It's another surprise picture. Love, laughs/ thrills, in a modern garden. Of Eden, See the great new laugh- team, hi the funniest riot of tnarital mixups you've ever .seer*. Also Pathe Review, THURSDAY* (OCTOBER 27 "HARD BOILED HAGBRTY" > Starring Milton lSiTls in his latest picture. It's packed with thrills. Special notice: 'This picture was written by Mr. Elliott Springs of I^ncaster. This is the type of picture that evetyope will enjoy. Take a tip and don't miss this one. A1 sd Pathe News. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 I / 'THE EUGtB CALL- ^ Herea r We have Jackie Coogan hack again in his greatest picture. The most lovable kid on the screen is here i*i gvpicture thrilling, more moving. than afty 1 of his vehicles in -years. As a boy bugler at a remote array post in Indian territory he first gets himself in disgrace, and then wins rei demption with a display of courage that *111 make you .cheer. . A Picture that you will enjoy. Also , '-omedjr,"Why Girls W Sailors" H ? " ,1 I Coming soon: Rex Ingram's great- : ^eat picture, 'The Garden of AUah" ^ ; I DO YOU KNOW? || i I i i ii,!l I Question*?-1$ 1?Who won ?'?f butting championship in (he American league In 1926? .^What American general^ waa. killed*?* the Philippines? 8?-Whet rice president resigned and when? 4?How much gold baa a 14-karat. ring? 6?Why la it called "Adam's apple**? - 6-^What was. the first English comedy? " <?niwi v^unwiila U tl.C IsrgCCt !2 tiurope? : 8?Where la the Bodleian library, and when was It founded? 9?Who said: "No terms except an onconditiopal and Immediate surrender ortn he accepted"? * r Whet ate the three largest eorpuiutluns In the (Jolted States? Anaweres Pound on Opposite Page Khrlnera Had Chicken Supper The Camden Shrine club enjoyed their fourth monthly supper, since reorganisation, at the Masonic hail last Friday nigfiL Mr. A. S. Llewellyn, vice-president, presided, as the president, Mr. W. Robin Zemp, was unable to attend. This was the first occasion that Mr. Llewellyn had acted as toastmaster and his wit and humor made him a most pleasing one. Covers were laid for thirty from a membership of sixty. Among the speakers of the evening were Dr. John W. Corbett, Mr. C. H. Yates, Mr. W. F. Nettles. Ms. John fe. Ooodale in his address spoke of the opening of the hospital at Greenville for crippled children which, is the work of the Shrine. The nine members of the Shrine corps of Camden attended this celebration and <tbok part in the parade. They are Messrs. A. S. Llewellyn, J. R. Goodale, W. F. Nettles, ' George Creed, y. J. ('reed, Frank Campbell, S. B. Beard, M. H. Deal and T. V. Walsh. The delightful chicken dinner was served by the wives of the Shriners with Mrs. George Creed as chairman of the committee. On November 11 the Shriners will entertain their wives and lady friends at a joint dinner at the Masonic hall. Sunday Services at Temple Services at Beth El Temple, on Lyttleton street will be held on Sunday afternoon at foilr o'clock with Rabbi F. K. Hirsch presiding. The public is assured of a cordial welcome. Hospital Auxiliary To Meet The Camden Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Monday afternoon, October 24, at 4 o'clock at the Camden Hospital. . . Met With Mrs. Marye. The American Legion auxiliary met with Mrs. Alice C. Marye last Friday afternoon. ' About fifteen members were present and quite bit of business was attended to* Mrs. Marye served sandwiches and tea after which a special committee nominated the following new officers: Mrs. Hughey Tindal, president; Mrs,' F: W. Chapman, vice president; Mrs. Leon Schlosbyrg, treasurer; Mrs, Robert Chewning, secretary; Mrs. E. B. Budding historian. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held November 11 at the home of Mrc. R. W. Mitcham. Met With Mrs. DePass Thursday morning, October 13, the Kirk.wood Book club enjoyed an interesting meeting with Mrs. W. L, DePass as hostess. The beauty of the out-door * enticed the club from the living room to the wide veranda | where, surrounded by the restful presence of stately oaks whose -spreading branches were filled with singing birds and with the glowing warmth of the October sun over all, a most delightful setting was made for the literary program. In the absence of the president, Mrs. W. R. DeLoache, the vicepresident, Mrs. R. E. Stevenson, called the meetiftg to order. All | laooks were present and after I call and book exchange a short busi-1 ness session was held. The study of the day was the life of Anne Parish. Mrs. J. B. Zemp gave a reading dealing first with the literary career of Anne Parish and, second, with Anne Parish, the womah. Topic for discussion was "The Perennial -Bachelor," after which each mother present who had growing sons went home with one question burning in her heart, namely, "Am I helping my boy develop i into a bachelor?" and the after-' thought, "God forbid/' - - The hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. L. DePass, 'Jr., served sandwiches, tea and delicious home-made cake. Thirteen -'of the fifteen members were present. - ?Contributed. " ^ Was Nat . Badly Hurt -----Friends of Mrs. T. V. Walfh will be glad to know that she is rabidly Improving from injuries W^eiveadfte day last week when her automobile was struck by a car driven by Mr. W. H. Preister. Aside from a gash over her eye-she was not seriouslyhurt exfeept from shock and bruises. Her little girl wii in the car at the 'time, both bejng thrown out pf a closed car, so great whs the impact. llr. Preister assumed full responsibly lity fojr the accident afnd he and Mr. Walsh came to an agreement whereby there was no,.case made against Mr. Preister in Recorder's court . : ' , Sales of life insurance !h tho United States now averhge^ $27,000,000 a day including Sundays, as compared with $17,000,000 daily in m2. Brinjr Book* pack. The Camden Public Library has addressed the following communication to the oitiaen* of Camden: "Knowing your interest in iXfiTJk, thing pertaining to the library and your willingnesa to co-operate in making it a place of value to the youth of our city, wte are asking you again to look among your .bofk* shelves for any volumes belonging to the library. Our books have recently been catalogued and we find seven hundred npssing. Many of theae volumes are of great value and some are now out of print and so impossible to replace. For instance, Col. Henry PuBose's Record of Co. B., 21st Regiment S. C. Volunteers. Will each one of you help us in finding and restoring these books to our shelves?" Annual Rally Pay Held The ludieft of the Presbyterian church held their annual rally day on Tuesday afternoon in the Sunday School auditorium. About one hundred ladies were present to enjoy the program and social hour. Rev. A. D. McArn, pastor of the church, conducted the devotional, the theme of his talk being "Christ-made Women." The subject for the afternoon was "Foreign Speaking People," and many interesting facts were brought out concerning the mission work among the foreigners in our country. Mrs. Ernest Zemp gave a beautiful sacred solo. A playlet entitled "Is This Yours?" was then given by eight members of the auxiliary. The ladies were then invited into the dining hall where hot tea, sandwiches and caKes were served by Circje No. 2 of the auxiliary. % \ * I M I i Lay Corner Stone Today <V : ) , The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Northern Methodist Church, has arranged an appropriate ceremony to be held tod^y at the laying of the corner stone of Browning Home Building at their school property on west DeKalb and Campbell streets. A large and commodious brick building, with all modern conveniences is under course of construction ajid toddy will be a gala day with friends of this colored school. ST 1 ?JL1. - "Ulil J i.'.'ffJJK.1 Miss Kibble Gives Party -Miss Ida Kibble was the gracious hosteas to the niembers of the Ladies' Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school on Friday evening at the Parkview Inn. The rooms were attractive with baskets of brightcolored flowers and ferns and there were thirty-eight present. Mrs. James Gandy gave an instrumental number that was enjoyed by all and the class teachers, Miss Ellie Zemp and Mrs. N. C. Arnett, spoke of the class and its work. In n kitchen ponteht Mrs. J. T. Peeler won tho prize, a box of dainty handkerchiefs. Delicious punch and ^akes were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Gandy, Miss Margaret Hogue and Mrs. Willie Brown. The next social meeting of the class will be held at the home of Mrs. N. C. Arnett in December when a' program of Christmas music and other features of interest will be given. This Bible class meets every Sunday jnorning at the. Lyttleton Street Methodist church and new members and visitors are cordially welcomed a*t each meeting. l> V. *v? Falls kill more people than battles, according to the National Safety Council. ?w ... ... . - --* " w T " ? Vicks healing, antlit*. septic ingredients bring soothing relief. AddI v seothr I ?. * Jewelry Modernized j We can reset your precious stones j in modern Traub Orange Blossom mountings of iridio-platinum or .1 special J8K white gold. This beautU 1 ful transformation will delightfully < surprise yotu THE HOFFEk COMPANY Jewelers and Optometrists j . CAMDEN, S. C. i ' 111,11 . , III? ____?? p Timely Advice ? ' *4 J. _ .v Join our /#</? Series January 1st, 1928 A systematic method of saving-. A pro1fitable method of investing- A safeguard against an emergency. The easiest method of helping yourself to ultimate financial independence. Save with us. THE ENTERPRISE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF CAMDEN, 3. C W. R. ZEMP, President W. E. JOHNSON, Secretary and Treas. --'*"? 11.1 J. ELIZABETH ARDEN XJotuion Taris - 7<lgw York <The Ardcn Venetian Toilet Preparation* are on sale at J DeKalb Pharmacy Camden, S. C. '? .. . -i ... 1 ? xiI.I ' ^ 2 CUT, YOUR TIRE COST by having your used th*ea vul-'f canized -by us whenever possible, i The longer wear you get out o? k" your tires, the fewer new tirea ' you'need and the more money ywJ save. , Tires are high. Therefore vulcanizing such as we do is a friend in need and a friend indeed. LACampbelt & Co. forage i - <v " 1 1 '" . 1 -'.* " - .' 1 1 ' 1 "' :' . ) . " iV" . j jg. j? ?m>,; 'vVj.jnTiiinf I I ' \ ' II Statement of the Condition of "" ! | THE BANK OF CAMDEN IB I II ??fa?II I Mini I ummmmrnrnwmmmmfmrnm^mmmmmm^mm i i ?????? m m I -| Located^at Camden, 5- C., at Qo?e l?f Business October 10,1927 II ! . ?7? RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $864,806:02 Overdrafts ^ 8,198.68 Bonds and Stocks Owned...; 446,844.97 Furniture, and Fixtures ...... 15,692.21 Banking House 37,000.00 Other Real Estate Owned .... 36,287.10 Due from Banks' 13$, 112.34 jS^Cuwency 21^,630.00 Gold 91.0.00Silver and other Minor Coin.,.. 1,385.85 Checks and Ca^h Items ........ 51,693.34 , . " i Total . ... . $1,016,019:5.1. II Capital Stock Paid in Surplus Fund- ?..v,+?- 100,000.00 II Undivided Profits 31,164.21 II Due to Banks and Bankers None II Dividends Unpaid ^ 126.00- || Total Deposits i,384,727.30 II Notes and Bills Rediscounted .... None 1 ~~ Bills Payable None II? Reserve Fund * None II Other Liabilities .... None II ; $1,616,019.51 II 1 State of South Carolina. County of Kershaw. ^^^5.'.. I Before me came H. G. Carrison, Jr., caBhier of the a^bove named bank, who, being d*fly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement Is a true Condition of said bank, as Shown by the books of 8%id bank. . H. G. Carrison, Jr., Sworn to and subscribed before me thfs 15th day of October, 19^27. ^ ; C. H. Y?t- -KatAry Public for S. C. I W. G/Wilson v Directors ll m 1 1 ' - ..-1 :