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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE {T. DrmLHST. Editvr uad Publish*" Published every Friday at No. lld'J Broad Street and entered at liie Camden, South Carolina poetoffiee aa second class mail matter. Price per > annum $2.00, payable In advance. Friday, January 3, 1930 The Chronicle wishes to extend itb greeting* for a Happy and ProaperouH New Year to all it#, reader#, friend# and patrons. While the year just closing ha# been an unusual one over the entire nation, the year 1.980 can be made a better and more prosperous one if men and women in all walk# of life will,-.include in their new resolution to do^ tnpre work and less joy-riding. Here's hoping that all will lend their best efforts to mukc this one of the best yeurs in the history of the nation. The jrooplo <>f Camden and Kershaw County know how to sympathize with those unfortunate families in Paisley, Scotland, when on Now Year's night, seventy-two tots in a mirthful theater lost their lives in a panic. It has been only a few years and is still fresh in everyone's mini when the citizens of this town and county were called upon to mourn the lox.< of seven'y-seven of their kindred and friends in a similar disaster when the Cleveland school house burned on an evening in May when mirth was turned to tragedy. Here's good luck to our friend Henry It. Creen, the untiring county agent. May he he able to put over his diveisified farm program which he has undertaken in this county. He has faith in our people and with hearty pet al ion from town and county foiks lie can accomplish what he h.i i ' ' out to do. Wori.lt MA KM IT I N'TCU KSTI NO According, to a di-pahh from ( olumbia, Judge Mendel I,. Smith ol Camden, is expected to be a candidate for governor next summer as the champion and friend of the bond issue plan for completing the statL' highway system. In all probability that issue will have passed before the next campaign,.through a decision of the United States Supreme court not to interfere with South Carolina's affairs, hut should it be about, no man in the state will Ik* more able to make clear to the people of the state tho advantage of the bond issue plan. His able and brilliant argument before the Supreme court of South Carolina supporting the constitutionality of the act. was a masterpiece and .should be heard by the people of the state. Judge Smith with a statewide issue of interest to the people would make u great campaign. Spart a abut g 1 !< : aid ^ An a plane pilot and a passenger wtre 1.. . d at Sp: ingficld. Mo., Dec. >- tl 11 of the pas-enger and V ' 5 : ugglrrp. w !;:lc aloft for the <"Mr> ! I he p lot ua drunk when I'1' I'd! tile ground, at.d had been reDeo* d pr-nr -ion ; . entry passengers. I he lo'e steamer Rangoon lias recently ai"*"i\ ed a! Rotterdam after being t owed lb.nop miles from Aitst ralia, . * 188 i;K FOR 1930 Opposition to the state highway Vxmd measure provides the big issue for th? gover norshiji campaign next year. The /act that such a campaign will really have a worthwhile issue within itself is encouraging, and a departure from the beaten path. There ia sharp division amongst the people on this issue, since the supreme court in en banc session sustained the constitutionality of the legislative enactment. At the same time we recognise there is opposition. South Carolina is going to have a complete, modern network of state highways just so surely as anything can be reckoned a certainty. It may take time, and lots of it, but the system will eventually be constructed. It would have been the launching of a big ma jor .project for tin; entire state had the program been started with the first of the new year, as state highway officials and others planned. If it lags until spring or summer it will become more and more enmeshed in politics, which in the final analysis, will not do the i i;usc of good roads-any good. -Spartanburg Journal. ^ lltACKDY IN A CABIN North Carolina papers have published a photograph of the Lawson family, seven of whom were killed when a demented father went on a rampage Christinas day. The picture is pitiful, tin* mother,, holding a baby in her arms, with a grown daughter and son standing and four younger ihildren seated below them. It makes graphic one of the worst tragedies tin- Carolinus have witnessed. The pictorial story of this event would not be complete without an illu-traiton of the home where the I.aw son family lived until the illfated end. That, too, is furnished. It i> a barn-like structure that could not contain more than one or two rooms. It appears old and dilapidated. and one guesses it has not seen paint in many years. Insanity is apt t<* break forth in high as well as low places, and yet the thought of those nine people living with scant conveniences in a ramshackle cabin suggests a feasible explanation of this tragedy. The state says there shall be no limitation of offspring. But the state is impotent to enforce its decree upon the well-to-do and intelligent. Its blow fulls almost solely upon parents like the Lawsons. They have more children than they can take care of, and sotnetjmes it drives them to insanity. ?G reenville News. Helps Mail Order Houses Union sends $1-1,000 a month to mail order houses, The Times says, and if this amount i- collect it probably means thAl the average town of Union's c - -ending a like sum away monthly people 'who haven't! the remotest ;nte:est South Car.j-| bna over and abo\e the patronage' t'hey hope to get from its people. Thry pay no taxes in thU state, Thhv \ help build no roads. So for as doing the State any good i> concerned, i they are of no more value than so many leeches. Union Times. Happiness and Prosperity! N KW > I \KS 1>\Y, with it- calendar chance marks the passing ot another milestone ii\ the prtnjres.. Inward perfection ot" our voi \ uc to out nisiotncrs. Since its inception. llttv organ./ation has heen building ;t monument (f good will and public srrt ice. in tiro const ruct ion of which e\ery employe has shared. It i> the purpose of this, a truly Camden and Kershaw Count* institution. to sciae you honestly and efficiently, keeping e\er before us the co\cnanl that your interests are ours and that only through hem-fit to you. we, too, shall benefit. NVe hope that during the coming year the lw?nd which exists between us will In-come more firmly cemented and that the days of HMO will afford you greater happiness and prosperity. The Bank of Camden 1888?1930 Hethune t\ewx Notes Told by Correspondent Bethune, S. C.# Doc. 31,-- Mrs. J. D. Laffitte has returned after spending a >veek with her mother in Cope. The Rev. Mr. Sapp, of the Preabyterian Theological Seminary in Atlanta, haa been, upending the holiday* with Mr. and Mr*. A. B. Meinour in and while here tilled the pulpit of the l'reabyterian church on two Sunday evenings. Among the young women of thia place who are engaged in teaching the following spent the holidays here: Miaaea Frances Severance, Louise Tiller, Clara Gordon, Mary Louise McLaurin, Thelma Smith, Mabel Watts, Carrie Yarbrough. The many friends of Dr. E. Z. Truesdell will regret to learn that ho haa been ill and was taken to the Columbia Hospital more than a week ago for medical treatment and rest. George Dickson, of Hendersonville, N. C? haa been the guest of Jennings Watford during the holidays. Mra. J. A. Beams, of Birmingham, Al37, Spent last week with her sister. Mra, M. O. Ward. Miss Marie Clyburn, of Jacksonville, Fla., has been visiting relatives here. Miss Lois Watts, of Richmond, Va., .spent the holidays with her mother here. Miss Myrtle Suiters, of Johnston, visited Miss Frances Saver unco, last u eel . M I ,. r.v6t?.;e T .idale. of Coium-I bia, was tne .week t::u guc-oi of Miss Sarah Lee lleuatias. Miss Alma West, of Winston-Salem, has been visiting her parents here. Baylus Smith, of Norfolk, Va., visited relatives here last week. George Sedley King, of Columbia, spent lust week with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Foster and children have returned after a few days visit to relatives in Spartanburg county. Miss Edith Clyburn has been the guest of friends in Bishopville. Edward Heustiss, of Columbia, spent the holidays with relatives here. M iss Lillian Reams, of Bishopville, is visiting Miss Malloy Hearon. Mr. and Mrs. K. 10. Austin, of Charlotte, N. spent the holidays with the la iter's mother. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Brant, of Bamberg,. spent last week with Mrs. Brant's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Ward. Mrs. David Hollcy, of Jefferson, visited her parents here last week. Miss Mildred Warden, of Cheraw, is the guest of Mrs. C. C. Padgett this week. The following college students spent the holidays at home: Misses Sarah Lee Heustiss, Sarah Hammond, Lula Lee Williams, Eva Baker, Ruth and Willene Estridge, of Winthrop College; Willie Kate Clyburn, from Georgia State Teacher's College; Katherine Truesdell and Dorothy Parrott, of Columbia College; Gladys Baker, of Limestone; Claudine Gardner, of Lander; Lorine Severance, of Davidson; Fred Josey, John Neil McLaurin, John Baker, Tom Smith, Kirkland and Gordon Watts, from C'lemson College; June and Neil Truesdell, of Presbyterian College; Mac Davis, of Carlisle; Vance Morgan, from University of North ('arolina. Mi-.s Judith Stanton, of Clio, is "Pei ding the holidays with her mother here. Mss Beulah Bennington, of Hart v;:,e. spent tile week end with M s. \. B. McLaurin. Watts-liters B' thune, S. l\. Jan. 1. ?A marriage ;,1 a:.usual interest to their many friends was that of Miss Ruth Watts ot Bethune. and Dr. H. G. Hiers, of Bamberg, on lhursday evening, December 2d, at d o'clock, at the home of tho bride's mother, Mrs. Maude Kirkland Watts. The beautiful and ever impressive ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. \V. \'. j'erman, <d Pinewood, former pastor of the bride. The living room was attractively 11 arranged with green pine boughs and I lighted by the soft glow of numer-Jlj ous white tapers. The lovely bride 11 was attired in a beautiful and becoming costume pf grey with accesories to match and carried an exquisite bouquet. Only the family and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. Hiers is a graduate of \Yinthrop college and has been engaged in teaching in the high schools of both Carolina*. She is a very attractive young woman of charming personality and possesses scores of friends. Or. Hiers is a graduate of the Med\ al College of Charleston and has for some years been successfully engaged in t'ne j octice of his profes u Bam-nig. The young c uple have n tr~* *: friends in the enroll Unas who extend to them heartiest / ! w . After a honeymoon I -p< nt ; i . i .da. thev will In- at homo i : Bai g No'l'U K <>! ANN I Al. MKKTING .\"t.uai na-tf.ng of Stnrkh<>ld< rs of ' 1. or. A Sa\'.;.g- Hank will be held at the r banking h< use Tuesday, Jnn i-ai \ I Hh. 4 >>\ Io? k 1'. M. JOHN S. LINDSAY, Secretary. ! I .unden, S. C . Dec. 31, lb'jp. 2ti STOCKHOLDERS MEET IN (J ' ! The annual meeting of the stock; holders of The First National Bank : will ho held in the directors' room j Tuesday afternoon. January 14, 1930, 'j at four o'clock. S. \V. Van LA N 1)1 N GUAM, Secretary. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting uf the stockholders of the Camden Loan and Realty Company will be held in the directors' room at the First National Bank Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 1^30, at five o'clock. S. W. VanLANDINGHAM, I Secretary. NOTICE The ahnual meeting of the policy^ holder* of the Abbeville--Creenwood Mutual Insurance A**ociatlon will be held in the office* of the company at Greenwood, S. C., at 11 a. m., Tueaday, January 7, li>30. . ARTHUR LEE, Secretary ~ TAX NOTICE All State, County and School taxes assessed for year 19&9, not paid by December Slat, 1939, according to law, the County Auditor will add one per cent penalty for January. S W. HOG IJE, Treasurer, Kershaw County, S. C. T*FIN a"i7 discharge Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on Monday, January 30th, 1930, I will make to the Probate Court of Kershaw County my final return as Administratrix of the estate of David R. WilJ^ams, deceased, and on the same date I will apply to the. aaid Court for a final discharge as 'said Administratrix. ELLEN M. WILLIAMS, Camden, S. C., Dec. 13th, 1929. 4tl. Wants?For Sale LOST?1One sable neck piece, had tan hyacinth flower pinned on the head. Suitable reward if returned to the Camden Chronicle, Camden, S. ('. . 41sb. HUNTING LODGE?-Fine quail preserve. Large tract of land. One J hour's drive from Camden by car. For rent for shooting season. Telephone 451-J or write 1815 Fair Street, Camden, S. C., if really interested. 41pd. FOR RENT?.My farm adjoining Woodward aviation field, 225 acres cleared land, good for six-mule farm. Two dwellings, two large barns and other outhouses. Wiil rent to reliable share-cropper, or will ront straight. Apfdy to F. M. Zemp at Zemp & DePass drug store. 34-35tf FOR RENT?One house on DeKalb Street, $40.00 per month; oYie house on Lyttleton street (next to Park View Inn) $40.00. Both are suitable for high class boarding houses. Apply to Henry Savage, Sr., Camden, S. C. 33sb FOR RENT?Two?story residence facing on Monument Square. Five bed, rooms. Large living rooms. Freshly painted inside. Garage, woodhouse, garden? shade trees. Enterprise Building & Loan Association., or VV. R. Zemp, Camden. 29sb FOR RENT?One nine room h*use at 1218 Broad Street, suitable for a boarding house or for two apartments Apply J. B. Zemp, Camden, S. C. 36sb ? i CARPENTERING?John S. Myers, I phone 268, 812 Church Street, Camden, S. C., will give satisfactory service to all for all kinds of carpenter work. Building, general repairs, screening, cabinet making and repairing furniture. My workmanship is my reference. I solicit your patronage. Thanking you in advance. 50 tf. WANTED?you to hear the New Majestic Radio. It's truly wonderful. The Camden Furniture Co. 20-tf FOR SALE?Limited quantity graded Fulghum seed Oats. Dr. A. W. Humphries, Camden, S. C. ' 38-40pd PICTURE. FRAMES?Made to order. Prices reasonable. All work guaranteed. > F. C. Moseley, at Burns & Barrett, Camden, S. C. 34-Gp LET US PLACE a New Majestic Radio in your home on Free Trial. No obligation. The Camden Furni ?_ I =gtare Co. 20-tf WANTED?No. 1 pine logs. Highest cash prices paid; year round demand. Sumter Planing Mills and Lumber Co., Attention E. S. Booth, Sumter, S. C. 1-tf-sb FOR RENT?One six-room bungalow on East Walnut street, equipped with water, lights and sewerage. Apply L. A. Wittkowsky, Camden, S. C,. . 38 sb WANTED?you to know that the the world has gone MAJESTIC. You can not buy a better radio at any price. The Caniden Furniture Ready To Serve You A complete Dry Cleaning Service at your command fl ' ?????????? A FEW SUGGESTIONSWE CLEAN Bath Robes, Hats Suits, Curtains, \Draperies, Rugs DesChamps, Inc. Dry Cleaners 403 DeKalb St. Telephone 566 1 i ?BII?IW?nrifHiM?in?Idir?imaii ? , LANDSCAPE SERVICE BORDEN NURSERY BORDEN, S. C. On Highway 26 ? 17 Miles from Camden ' . \ See the new Ford bodies at our o showrooms \ * From the new deep radiator to I .. the curving tip of the rear fender, there is an unbroken sweep of line?a flowing grace of contour heretofore thought possible only in an expensive automobile. Now, more than ever, the new Ford is a "value far above the price." J V Redfearn Motor Co. J North Broad St. Camden, S. C. .w - " ' " 1