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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE K. D. NUDES'.Editor ??4 I'ukLUktr Published every Friday at No. 1109 Broad Street and entered at the Camden, South Carolina p6atofTlc* aa second cl?M mail matter. Price P?r annum .00, payable in advance. Camden, s/c., Friday, Dec. 14, 1928. 'P 1928 DECEMBER 1928 *<?. Moo Tim. 1 Wed. I tw Fit. Stf. 1?^ r 2 3 4 5 6 7.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 .25 26 f 27 28 29 | 30 31 f * ? FOR THE HIGHER COURT The ruthless slaughter of pedestrians on the highways of this country has reached the point of appalling proportions and, of contributing causes, no two agepcies do more to thwart the preservation of human life than the reckless and whiskey-influenced driver orf motor vehicles. Whether either or both of these possible causes figured in the taking of a human life in this city last Saturday afternoon will be u question for the criminal courts of this county to decide for, although excused by a coroner's jury, the death-cur driver is held over to account. 4 The principal witness for the defense, appearing before the coroner and his jury, declared that the car was being driven on the right side of the road at a speed not exceeding twenty miles per hour; that a group of children were in the middle of the road; that the child fatally injured jumped in front of the car. Considering all the benefits of doubt, however, it has not been denied that after striking the child the car continued at a rate sufficient to sevey. un electric light pole at its base and that the pole was situated on the extreme left of the street. In the face of such conflicting testimony and opinion it is a source of satisfaction to all law-respecting citizens of this county to know that this case will have further investigation and that, as it now appears, every phase of the killing will be considered through the traditional channels of justice and equality. Advertisement says that the secret of poise is money in the bank. At least, it's the secret of balance.? Arkansas Gazette. One of the literary critics says that all new books are forgotten within a year. Especially by those who borrow them.?New York Evening Post. It is reported that there are 217,000 automobiles owned by 214,000 Iowa farmers. It's easy to see the why of farm relief.?Cincinnati Enquirer. An Oklahoma bootlegger was arrested for selling whisky to Indians. The crazy nut, didn't he know it was against the law to sell whisky to Indians ??iMacon Telegra ph. An Indianapolis doctor says that most diets are wrong, which sounds reasonable. At any rate, most of them taste that way.?Indianapolis News. Before the scientists decide, as they seem to be dong, that children nowadays are smaller for their ages than formerly, it might be woll to consult with the street-car conductors. -?Arkansas Gazette. Solicitor Spigner'e Record Shows Good m jOiiimWI* Eighty convictions, 3 acquittals ?n<| one directed verdict upon his motion is the record of the highly successful work in this county during the past year of Solicitor A. Fletcher Spigner, according to a report hied with the clerk of court, Jarnos H. Clyburn, at the close of the December term of court here Tuesday afternoon. The report pf Solicitor Splg ner, receiving highest commendation throughout Kershaw county, shows that during 1928 thirty-four white defendants and forty-eight negro.es were tried in the criminal courtw of this county. Excepting eigiit cases, all negroes, all tried were male defendants. A 60 year-old /:"gro occupies the place of the oldest person to appear before the court during the past year while the age of the youngest is tied at seventeen by four defendants. Violations of the prohibition law constitute the major number of crimes with fifty-four listed under this charge. Larceny claims second place with seven while housebreaking and larceny comes next in line with four tried under this charge. The crimes of manslaughter, fraudulent check, breach of trust and receiving stolen goods occupy twp places each in the report. Other crimes on the list include one each of the following: murder, assault with intent to kill, non-support, assault and battery of u high and aggravated nature with intent to kill, assault wifch intent to kill and carrying concealed weapon, simple assault, aggravated assault; llnllghted Vehicles It has been nearly a year since the last session of the legislature, but after so long a timo it seems there is going to be some action toward enforcing that law requiring all vehicles to carry light* when using the state highways at night. The enforcement action, it is true, is purely of a local nature, in Sumter county, but that is encouraging, and leads to the hope that some day the example may inspire a more general enforcement. Sumter county have rural officers, according to The Item, begun efforts to enforce this law, and recently there have been a number of arrests for violations of the statute. The unlighted vehicle on the public roads at night is distinctly a menace to life, limb and property, and this fact has now been duly recognized in a state law requiring lights on all vehicles at night, whether motor driven or not. The law, however. ,s utterly useless utiles* some effort to be made to-see-fba-t-ft is observed It is not necess?w> thai there b wholesale arrests and fines in order to bring this about. It has been thcustom of travelers in horse-drawn vehicles to go without lights and thitact might be considered in systematic efforts of law-enforcement authorities to bring about .1 general understanding of the law. But if any such efforts have been made in any general way in South Carolina, The News has failed to learn of it.. General observance of this law would contribute greatly to a reduction of the hazards on the highways. Why not some statewide effort to bring it about? Or are we too much engrossed with the problem of suppressing punch boards??Greenville News. In The I>ong Ago The news item published below appeared in the Charleston News and Courier on December 8, 1928, under the heading "Backward Glances" and was taken from thoir files of exactly one hundred years ago: "Camden, December 0: We apprehended that few towns of this size in the country, exhibit a busier aspect than Camden at the present time. Broad street has for several days been literally choked with wagons, carts, and all the various vehicles, ever made use of. in conveyance of produce and merchandise. On Wednesday, $4 wagons, loaded with cotton, corn, wheat, flour, iron, etc., were counted in that street at one time, and upwards of 150 arrived in the course of that day. Thirty-three river boats arrived on Tuesday, and nearly all that number are at this moment loading with cotton for Charleston; in short, all is activity, bustle and business, and x>ur river craft only lack masts to give our landing the appearance of " a lively seaport town." A four-year-old son of Mr. am Mrs. M. C. Toole died in Newberrj Tuesday afternoon when struck bj an automobile in that city. The chile was attempting to cross the stree when the accident occurred. If all the motor cars in the Unite* States were placed end to end, i would be Sunday afternoon.?Arkan sas Gazette. 3? * * I ^ * 1 'Tartrtr Judge Gimball 111j u * ?-<i Charleston, Dec. 0,?C. T. Thornley of Parker's Ferry, near Charleston, was almost instantly killed and two men, one of whom is Judge Win H. Grlmball of the Ninth Judicial1 Circuit, was injured in an automobibu?cident 10 miles from here this af terrioou. Thornley died on the wa)' to the hospital. The other two^liifen received gashes on the head, but an not considered seriously hurt. What pussies us is how Hoover got [elected after promising to call an ex j jt.a session of Congress.?Florence j (Ala.) Herald. Notice to Debtors and Creditors All parties indebted to the estat ' of Cleveland Outlaw, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all purties, if any, having claims against the said estate will present them duly attested within the time prescribed by law. ELIZABETH E. MAHAFFEY, Administratrix. Bethune, S. C. Camden, S. C., December 13th, ItK>H. Wants-?For Sale" FOR SALE?-Ten tons of bald hay at $16.00 i>er ton. Come and- see it. J. B. Zemp, Camden, S. C. 38 sb. IO LET?Six room apartment to let, furnished or unfurnished. Address 1215 Broad street, Camden, S. C. 38 pd. POSITION WANTED?An excellent cook open for position. For information address P. O. Box 090, Camden, S. C. 3H sb RADIO BARGAIN?We have ju>t traded in an At/water Kent model 37, all electric lamp socket model, only used a few months. Price complete $85.00; without speaker $05.00 W. O. Hay, Atwater Kent dealer, Camden, S. C. 38 sb. FOR SALE?Fourdor sedan, motor in good condition, new tires, cash $100 Apply Little Motor Company, Camden, S. C. 38 pd. LOST?A bill of lading for Mrs. J. S. MeMahon. Reward if returned to J. B. Zemp, Camden, S. C. ajg 0fr LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN?On or about November 29, one light colored sorrel mare mule, weighing about 800 pounds. Finder please notify Arthur English, care of J. R. West, Cassatt, S. C. 38 pd. FOR RENT?JSmall furnished apart... ment. ^Address "A" care of The Chronlfcle, Camden, S. C. 37 tf. RADIO REPAIR SERVICE-^We are equipped to take care of all Atwater Kent Radio sets regardless of condition. Have never returned a set to the factory for repairs in over six years experience. Wi 0. Hay, local dealer. 38 sL RADIO BARGAINS?We have tradein Atwater Kent battery operated Radio sets at bargain prices and we put them in good shape before offering them for sale. W. 0. Hay, Atwater Kent dealer, Camden S. C. 38 sb GIVE SHRUBBERY for Christmas? For sale at the Club Market in Camden on Saturday. Borden's Nursery, Borden, S. C. 38 sb. FOR SALE-?7-room bungalow -in city of Sumter, near business district Two baths, ail modern conveniences, two garages. Address Mi?s .lanie i Pevill, 10 L anding Street. Sumter, i ' 38 pd. FOR RENT !\ CITY OF COLUMBIA ?Beautifui bungalow, furnished, seven rooms, three bed rooms, three . baths, sleeping porch, two garages, i furnace heated, ideal location. Address "Home," 908 Palmetto Building, Columbia, S. C. 38-10 pd. I* OR SALE?Nice lot of oak wood, just right for best fires. Also some dry pine and some lightwood. Sawed length wanted and can deliver promptly. Address Work man & Mackey, Westville, S. C. 37-12 pd. UOR RENT?One seven room house on corner of Fair street and Hampton Park. All modern conveniences and interior freshly renovated. Apply to G. C. Bruce, 410 DeKalb street, Camden, S. C. 32 Bb. WANTED-?No. 1 pine logs. Highest cash prices paia; year round demand. Sumter Planing Mills and Lumber Co., Attention E. S. Booth, Sumter, S. C. l-tf-s3 ATWATER KENT?is now making 8,000 sets a day and has begun work on another factory which will when completed make his entire plant cover more than 33 acres. There must be a reason for this. W. O. Hay, locul dealer. Camden, . s- C- 37 tf. FOR SAI.E?Near Camden, player piano, with bench and rolls. Used about one year. Will sell for unpaid balance on easy terms. For particulars address. Edward H. ; Hart, 1515 Taylor Street, C olumbia, y*- ^ 36-45 sb. FOR RENT?Rooms with private bath. Apply 1218 Fair street, Camden. S. C. 37-39 pd. FOR RENT?Packard Ejght sport touring car, for rent by week or month. Telephone 226, T. K. Trotter, Camden, S. C. 34-41 sb. WANTED?Two good big Wardrobes, Mahogany preferred. Top pries $25.00. Answer 1307 Broad street, Camden, S. C. 35 tf, KARL BUERLE, chief engineer od the great German Graf Zeppelin ' chooses the Majestic Radio.-?Cam den Furniture Coippany. 35 sb ' WILL THERE BE a Majestic Radit r in your home this Christmas 7? Camden Furniture Company. . 35 U , CARPENTERING?John S. Myers 1 phone - 268, 812 Church Street f Camden, S. C., will give satis r factory service to all for all kind; j of carpenter work. Building general repairs, screening, cabine making and repairing furniture My workmanship is my reference I solicit your patronage. Thank 1 ing you in advance. 50 tl t MONEY TO LOAN-?At six and one half cent interest on improv* city real estate. Apply Heat; lr Savage, Jr? Camden. S. C. 144 /- \ * " '?::: 'J5 FOR KENT?Three nice large rooms. Apply 1204 Mill street, G. W. Outlaw, Camden, S. C. 36-38 pd. FOR RENT?Or share crop without stock, my six-horse farm * four miles east of Camden. If you want a good pluce for next year see me as early as possible.?F. M. Zemp at Zemp & DePass Drug Store, " 'Camden, S. C. 36 tf. DESIRABLE HUNTING PRESERVES?For sale, splendid quail territory, 2,600 acres land. Address T. K. Trotter, Attorney, or telephone 226, Camden, S. C. 34-39 sb. THAT Super-Dynamic Speaker is built in every New Majestic Radio, the Radio everybody likes to hear. ?Camden Furniture Company. 36 tf. FOR RENT OR SALE?The Mobley Place, near Camden, S. C., Will sell as a whole or will cut into farms to suit purchaser or tenants. On magnificent new State highway. Miss Annie Mobley, Camden, S. C. 34-37 pd. AN ATWATER KENT radio set as a Christmas present keeps on giving and giving. All electric sets from $110.00 installed to $162.50. W. O. Hay, local dealer, Camdenr S C 37 tf. THE NEW Majestic Radio, the ideal* Christmas gift for Mother. Camden Furniture Company. 35 sb. ATWATER KENT?Dynamfcfl and dynamic spoakers are i^| demand that the factory hafl recently partly caught up wifl demand in their home city of delphia. 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