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[ v *trf p t, 'Q ? L ' :. V* ' 'I The Camden Chronicle VOLUME 41. ff CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7. 1830 NUMBER 46 - ? I. !-! L-J-U?I ' -J'?' 111 II III I ?? - Drive For Charity . Went Over Top it ? The committee in charge of the drive to raise funds for the Associated Charities of Camden and Kershaw county, exceeded the goal of $3,000 By a handsome margin. Thursdays was the opening day and the fund gradually mounted until early Saturday afternoon the announcement was mude that the amount had gone to $3,200.' All of the solicitors had not reported up to yesterday and at that time the amount on hand as stated by the treasurer was $3,400, with ;.ti!l nr.i:o to hear from. An unique (^urometer had been erected around the traffic signal at the intersection of Broad and DeKalb .streets, with lights and figures indicating the progress of the drive. Of the above amount $700 was pledged in merchandise by merchants of Camden, the balance is in cash. At a meeting held Sunday of last week permanent officers were elected for the Associated Charities of Kershaw county as follows: 'President, Mrs. W. J. Mayfield ; Treasurer, j Mr. W. H. Harris; Secretary, Mr. A S. Llewellyn'. The following committees were arranged to serVe in this drive: Touiist Committee, Chairman, Mrs. W. L. Wright; Mrs. Woods Robinson, Mrs. A. D. Kennedy, Mrs, Samuel Russell. Merchandise Committee: Chairman Mr. W. H. Harris; R. M. Kennedy, Jr.' City Committee?Ward 1, Junior Order, Mr. U. J. Creed; Ward 2, American Legion, Mr. M. M. Reasonover; Ward 3, Rotary Club, Mr. J. K. de Loach*. W,ard 4, Shrine Club, Mr. 'I. V. Walsh; Ward 5, Community Committee, Mr. T. K. Trotter; Ward 0, Elks Club, Mr. A. S. Karesh. Colored Peoples' Committee: Chair-man, I. B. English; Dr. J. P. Pickett, Dr. J. H. Thomas. Be it sA'id to the credit of the colored people they entered heartily in'o the spirit of raising this fund and although they have not made their final report it is known that it substantial sum has been raised by them. This fund goes to alleviate the suflering of the poor of Kershaw county regardless of color and creed and the money will be wisely spent. In addition to the amounts mentioned above there has been collected and left at the office of the Camden City Laundry over 900 garments to be used for the poor, and Mr. W. M. Alexander, who has this in charge, states that he will he glad to continue to receive and renovate garments left at his place. I he Associated Charities organization respectfully requests and urges that when appeals for help are made at the homes of Camden, that the home owners send these seekers of charity -to the office of the association at the rear of the county -Court House where each appeal will be investigated and help will be given if the appeal is found to be worthy. The drive was most generously responded to and the organization wishes to relieve the home-owners of promiscuous appeals at their doors. There are many professional pan handlers abroad at present and you can get rid of them bjf referring them to the above organization. The following note of thanks has been hahded to The Chronicle by the committee witjflfthe request that it be published: w "The committee for the associated charities drive wishes to express its ' very great appreciation for tne splendid cooperation and generous response that it received to its recent appeal for funds. "The quota of S3g000 was exceeded in a little short three days that were allotted for the drive. Those who helped in obtaining this amount have every reason to be gratified at the results obtained, and those who contributed will have the satisfaction of knowing that many more deserving ones in Kershaw,.^county can be cared for duripg the caning .year." Statement of Associated Charities The following statement has been made by* the Jreasnrer of the Associated Charities of Camden for January. 1930. The details and receipts ?t all of the expenditures may be the office of the treasurer: to Balance in Bank (Jan. 1st $99.95 to (ash Receipts 935.00 $1,305.95 . Disbursed Horton <6 \\ est, groceries .... $11.87 Zemp & DePass, medicine hl5 Camden Chronicle 5.00 . Mimnaugh Co., clothing .. 14.15 p c !L.SrPther8. clothing 75 I,, 1'JLiams, groceries 25.98 Sowells Drug Store, . 17.60 i, ' o fi?-r,n ^ ^on, clothing . . 9.30 ? Williams, groceries 31.65 n v ^ Son? clothing .... 38.40 wel ''harmacy, medicine . . 5.90 ?V. Sheorn & Son, clothing .... 39.75 1-annoy s Grocery, groceries . . 32.95 i-omansky Bros., sweaters . . 26.66 ilhe Leader, clothing 38.25 Burns & Barrett 1.40 H. L. Schlosfcurg, clothing 39.50 . ^-xpress (clothing J. C. Co.) . . 1.61 \v ,5' WlBiams, groceries .... 9.85 Wolfe-Eichel Co., clothing 65.75 .amoy s Grocery, groceries .. 33.92 Johnson Crews & Co., clothing 67.08 a. btephenson, clothing 9.26 ttauroad fare .... ^ gg Wolfe-Eichel Co., clothing * ie!oo Blaney Mer. Co., groceries .... 5.00 sSmm Thomas & Howard To Operate Here i The well knuv.n wholesale grocery tirm of Thomas & Howard, with i headquarters in Columbia, this week completed a deal whereby they have ; purchased the stock of the Camden , Wholesale Grocery and today this long established firm passes into the hands of the new owners, j 1 he Camden Wholesale Grocery was a stock company, its officers bej mg F. M. Wooten, president and H. , L. Richey, secretary und treasurer. It was first incorporated in 1904, its first owner* being W. R. DeLoache, H. I. Delhi.ss and II. L. Watkins, of this city., rhe new owners are large dealers i in heavy and fancy groceries. They | operate branch stores in Chester, ( harleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, ' Charlotte, Durham and Gr/Wusboro and the Camden branch j makes seven stores operated by this ! corporation. The same building will be remodel: led, repainted and renovated. It is located on the property of the Northj western railway company near the j eastern end of DeKalb street. Mr. D. O. Houser will eontinue as i traveling salesman in the Camden i territory for the new owners. I William R. Roberts j Passes to Beyond William Russell Roberts, well j known and highly respected citizen j | of ( amden, died suddenly Saturday night about 9:30 o'clock from a heart | attack while sitting in a chair at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Benton ! Sheorn, on Mill street. : Mr. Roberts was born in Summit, j Mississippi, June 15, 18(54, and movfd i to Camden at the age of six years, where he has spent his entire life | in and near this city. He was forced to retire from business several years ago on account of failing health. He was a devoted Christian man and {took an acTTVe~part in church work Has long as his health would permit, ;having been superintendent of Mal: vern Hill Sunday school for sevearl i years. j Mr. Roberts reared a large and ini teresting family and is survived by I the following children: Mrs. Benton I Sheorn, Camden; Mrs. F. M. Clem1 ents, College Place; Mrs. C. M. Moseley, Westville; Mrs. H. C. Langley, Shelby, N. C.; Mrs. J. J. Browne, ; Westville; Miss Evy Roberts, Inman, S. C.; Mrs. R. C. Pierce, Darlington; . Miss Mazie Rolberts, Camden; W. C. Roberts, College Place, and W. A. , Roberts, Spartanburg, j Funeral services were conducted at ! Malvern Hill Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. B. Caston, and the body was buried by the side of his wife who | predeceased him several years ago. The pallbearers were: Dr. S. F. Brasington, J. /I. Cunningham, F. D. Campbell, T. B. Bruce, W. L. DePass and L. O. Funderburk. Life Long Citizen Died Here Sunday Artemus Goddwyn Bradley, aged 65, died in the Camden hospital Sunday morning after an operation as a last resort to save him from blood poisoning. Mr. Bradley had been suffering from an afflicted leg for quite a Iqrng while, which was the immediate canse of his death. He was .a well known fanner of the eastern section of the county, and his (funeral and burial occurred at Antioch Baptist church on Monday, service* being conducted by Rev. T. P. Christmas. Mr. Bradley had a host of friends who will be saddened at his death. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by the following children:. Arthur Bradley, Mrs. Magnolia Keels,1 Mrs. Bernice McCaskill, Mrs. May Webb, Miss Ozella Bradley, Dalton Bradley, Clarentoe Bradley and Oscar Bradley. He is also survived by one j brother, Mr. J. J. Bradley. Bishop Mouzon in Coulmbia Sunday i ' Bishop Edwifl D. MPUSpn, recognized as one of America's greatest preachers will speak to men in the Imperial Theatre in Columbia on Sunday afternoon, February 9, at 3*30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. All men of Camden have an invitation to attend. Geneseo Man's Horses to Race Here Captain J. S. Wadsworth of Geneseo has shipped two of his horses to Camden, South (Carolina, where they will compete in steeplechase races at the New Springdale race course of which Mr. Ernest L. Woodward of I>eRoy and Mr. Harry D. Kirkover are joint' owners. The Springdale track is unique in that a three mile race can be run ftrithout crossing the same jump , twice. Another feature of the course is that although there is no grandstand, every jump can be seen from the high ridge on which the spectators gather. The track is considered one of the best and safest in the country. Races were run on New Year's day. The next events are scheduled .for Washington's birthday. It is in these races that Captain Wadsworth's horses Will run.?LeRoy (N. Y.) Gazette. Horse Show Held Here Next Month C The twentieth annual horse show will be held in Camden on March 19 ami 20. These two days precede the Carolina Gold Cup Races also announced for next month. The committee this year will -be as follows: Messrs. E. L. Woodward, H. I). Kirkover, Walton Ferguson, John R. Todd, Charles M. Taintor, R. W. Pomeroy, Henry Savage, Jr., Karl P. Abbott, H. (1. Marvin, Dwight partridge, Lamont Uoininick, Samuel Russell, Jr., G. T. Little, Sr., McKee Graham, H. G. Lloyd, Carroll P. Bassett, H, G. Garrison, Jr., Burwell Boykin, Jr., J. ft. Crocker, W. It Millor. I). Bush. K. G. Whistler. Mrs. Dwight Partridge and Mrs. R. B. Deans. Mr. Samuel Russell, Jr., has been elected chairpuin of the executive committee with Lumont Dominick, George T. Little, Sr., Charles M. Taintor and Henry Savage, Jr., assisting; Carroll K. Bassett is secretary. Each year the horse show is an event interesting to all thy* wjnter resident^ and many of the town people an<l this yeaV will be i tun- exI ceptionally fine show as horses will toughen; from many fine stables in I the United States to participate in the Gold Cup Races and nb doubt 1 will be seen in the horse show. Packing Corporation To Use Old Ice Plant Contracts with the farmers for the crowing of produce for the Palmetto Packing Corporation are now being i signed up. The products being contracted for are tomatoes $15 a ton, J beans $45 per ton and okra, $40 per ton. The Palmetto Packing Corporation is now being incorporated under the State laws with a capital of $18,000. J. S. Thomas, of Bloomville, S. C., will be the owner of the common stock of the corporation and will be the manager. Thirty-four business men of Camden will be the holders of the preferred stock. The Incorporators are J. S. Thomas, R. E. Stevenson, J. H. Burns( and Henry Savage, Jr. Work has begun on moving the canning machinery from Bloomville. S. C., to Camden. It will be installed here in the large brick building formerly occupied by the Camden Ice Company. Contracts have been mailed out to all who have definitely promised to plant for the cannery for their signatures. Any person not receiving contracts may obtain them from office of the ?hamber of Commerce or from County' Agent^Henry I). Green. Clemson College experts on vegetable growing will be in Camden on February 18 and 19 to instruct the growers for the cannery. Market To Be Open Saturday Ladies who bring farm produce to the Community Club Market each week announce they will have marry good things on sale Saturday, February 8, from 9:30 to 11:00 o'clock. Fresh pork, hams, sausage, dressed chickens, fryers and other kinds of meat, spinach, cabbage, turnips, potatoes, preserves, jellies, jams, cakes and candies are some of the things listed each week and sold iby members of the market to the housewives of Camden. Entertainment at dub House. On Tuesday evening, February 11, at 8:00 o'clock, an entertainment will be put on by the ladies of the Lugoff Home Demonstration Club of Lugoff in their clu/b rooms located on the Camden-Columbia highway. Members of the choirs of the colored chtrrches near Lugoff will sing spirituals, old plantation songs and play some tunes on fiddles for the entertainment of the visitors. A free will offering will be ta-ken which will go towards buying furnishings for the club house. Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the Club. New Paper in Columbia Columbia, Jan. 31.?The first issue of the Carolina Free Press, to be published every Friday morning at Columbia by The Carolina Publishing Company, Inc., was placed in circulation today. The paper is under the management of Ben E. Adams, last year the leader of "Hoover Democrats" in this State, and W. B. Tarkington, former publisher of the Dorchester County Eagle, whose paper championed the cause of the D. R. L., political organization which defeated the O. B. ("Bossie") Limehouse faction in the last Dorchester cflunty election. DeKalb Street Stores Change Ownership A real estate deal was made this week whereby Mr. F. Dess Goodale, jeweler, becomes the owner of the building on East DeKalb street now occupied by him, and also the store building on East DeKalb street, now occupied by the Iodine Products Store, under the management of Mr. T. C. Gladden. Both buildings have a frontage of fourteen feet and a depth of fortyfour feet. This property was purchased from Isaac B. English, proprietor of the 'Eureka barker snop. a. ? ... _ - _ ' \rr* , *- . . ' W' ... .... - - Local Dealer Attends Purina Convention Solution of the farm relief prob- ' U rn will come from the farmers of the United States themselves, rather i than from any governmental aid, ac ebrding to William II. Dunforth ot St. Ix>uis, founder of the Ralston ! Purina Company, who was one of the principal speakers during a record- ! breaking convention of southern feed dealers sponsored by that, prganization January 27 and 28 at Atlanta, Ceorg.ia. Mr. John K. Rhainc, of Rhame Brothers of Camden, South Garolinu, returned this week from tne convention, which he stated was the most enthusiastic ever held undo I the sponsorship of the Ralston Purina ! ! Company. "Application of business methods; | to farming will bring the surest relief to those engaged in the agricul tural industry," Mr. Danforth stated during his talk. "The use of accurate records on all livestock and poultry is absolutely essential for the! farmer of today. In this way only ; can he detect! the profit-makers or j the profit-takers in his herds of cat- i tie and hogs and his flocks of poul- ; try. By careful checking on each animal upd bird on his place he can ' cull out and use only the rhigh pro- i ducers and money makers. "Carrying the business attitude ,of J today further into farming," Mr. I Danforth continued, "the farmer has learned that the steudy cash income from diversified agriculture is one of his chief helps. This is especially true in the South, where it was formerly thought only cotton could be produced profitably. These men are now turning to dairying, poultry raising and hog raising to supplement their farm income. Within the past five years millions have been spent in the erection of milk coudensories, cheese factories, creameries, poultry fattening plants and in some cases packing houses, which provide markets for surplus products of the cow, pig atid hen. "As there is a constant market for milk, cream, chickens, eggs, lamb, pork and by the sale of these he is able to pay cash for his feed, tools, farm implements, seeds and other commodities, it is naturally the onecrop farmer who is now suffering the most desperate financial condition. Naturally, the farmer who has this ready cash coming in regularly can pay cash for what he buys and thereby get a lower price on his purchases." During the convention, Mr. Rhame said, emphasis was put oil new merchandising ideas which will help Southern feed dealers render better service to the feeders of poultry and livestock in their communities. It was pointed out by the various speakers during the convention that only by receiving cash can the dealer help the feeder in getting the most from his money. A feed dealer, he said, ,$annot lend money as cheaply as a bank, and it stands to reason that credit purchases must cost the customer more than cash buying. "Merchants/' said Mr. Rhame, "are giving their customers whb pay cash advantage of a lower price per ton for the prompt payment of bills." The convention, which wqs attended by several hundred aggressive 1 t*eu ueniexa fiuiii Atlanta, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginiu and West Virginia, was one of a series promoted by the Ralston Purina Company for the purpose of assisting the dealers in taking a prominent part in relieving the farmer of financial distress. Besides the business sessions, entertainment was furnished Monday night at a banquet for the dealers, during which a musical program was given by a group of girls from Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, assisted by members of the St. Louis convention staff of the Purina company. Noted Preacher Coming to Camden "Rev. A. Douglas McArn, pastor of Bethesda lTesbyterinn church of this < ity, announces that the men of the Presbyterian church are bringing to Camden I)r. James I. Vance, of Nash' ville, Tenn., for the week February 17to 23. I)r. Vance is regarded as one of the ablest preachers in the Presbyterian church both north and south. Dr. Vance will preach every evening while he is here at eight o'clock in the Presbyterian church and every day at noon at the Majestic Theater. The men of the church and the pastor hope that all of the people of Camden will plan to attend all the services and avail themselves of the privilege of hearing one of the south's greatest preachers. Pity the Poor Baby An Aurora newspaper calls attention to a nu.sing bottle advertisement which concludes with: "When the baby is done drinking, it should be unscrewed and laid in a cool place under tap. If the baby does not thrive on dfresh milk, it should be boiled."?Railroad Red Book. a -}; , - M ' c * " 1,1 L? 1 ~ ? Polo Being Flayed Three Days a Week February unfailingly brings in tease in social and sporting activities^ in ( umden -the Sunshine City in the I mi's. During the week just past there have "been many arrivals ! at hotels and new faces are daily appearing on the golf courses or in ht>gn ry Hl M 1,0,0 ???Wh. hollowing the unusual snow of last week golf courses during the brilliant sunny days of this week have J?.?? m(>rti Popular than ever. On the Kirk wood course Eugene Romans, of king le wood, lormrr amateur metropolitan champion, is pluying daily, and among others using the course were noted Mr. and Mrs. George Litl. '1 w1/1, M'hs Alict' Dittlefield, l)r. J. Worcester, Mr. William Worcester, Mr. Stanley Itichter, Mr. Charles JJazard, Mrs. John Ix?e, Mr,, W. \V. Williams Mr. Charles Hill, Mr. and ')}rb , , Mrs. F. B. Woolsey, Mr. J. L. Graham and Mr. Newton Boy kin. At SarsfieLd, golf on the attractive inks followed by U*h in the club house is a pleasant afternoon diversion. Many old-timers are again using the course. Some of them are v- D. Ladd, Mr. and Mrs. E. ^utlille, Miss Anna B. Stearns, ; w bteams, Mr. Joseph MarI, A S- Dunter, Mr. John CusweH Mrs. W 1). N is bet, Mr. Walter uru l' Morgan and many others. W ith the advent of several players FV , .niatches are attracting many to l'lold No. 2, where three times weekly lively contests are held. Norman Snow, of New Canaan, having some fine horses with him , , for use in polo is stopping with Miss \V hittredge, and Charles N. Nicholas, | et Morristown, is making his headquarters at the Kirkwood. . Charles Dabney, Jr., of California, is visiting his uncle, Samuel Russell,and participating in the games. Carroll P. Bassott, Jr., of Summit, anu Walton herguson, Jr., of Stamlord, are developing into fine plavers. Mr. F. Elliott Cabot, of Milton,'who' is passing the season at the Kirkwood, where Mrs. CaJbot joined him , recently, acts usually as referee for j the matches. '' Social events have been numerous, ; and among the larger dinners was one given on Tuesday evening at Green Leaf \ ilia by Mr. and Mrs. Walton B. Ferguson, of Stamford and [ Camden. Their guests included Mr. | and Mrs. McKee Grahum, Mr. and i Mrs. J. Ix?onard Graham, Mr. and ; Mrs. Newton C. Boykin, Mr. and Mrs. i Samuel Russell, Mr. Charles Dabney, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rhodes, ; Judge and Mrs. Samuel Moore, Mrs. i W . N Kerr,, Mrs. Howard Dews, Mr. and Mrs. H. I). Kirkover, and Mrs. h rankliu Stowe. ! Tuesday afternoon Miss Ella | Coursen entertained with a card par| ty at her home, und on Monday afl ternoon Miss Helen Howthorne, of Great Barrington and the Court Inn, had bridge and tea, for eight guests at the Sarsfield Club. 'Judge and Mrs. William C. Hungerford, of New Britain, Conn., have arrived at the Kirkwood, and among other recent guests there are Mr. Chat ies Hazzard, of Brooklyn: Mr. and. Mrs. Francis Burton, of New ^?m: i?fr: Mrs. Paul Brackett, of Marblehead; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas i * S ^"d. Mr' and MrR- Alex Reed, of New York; Mrs. H. D. Wentworth, of Boston; Miss Harriett Taggard, of Salem; and Mr. Rdbert B. Cornish and^ James B. Cornish, of Stirling, Mr. James B. Ladd. has come from Ardmore,^ I a., for his annual stay at the Court Inn, apd Mrs. Hoyne Anderson has joined her pare~+? Coionel" and Mrs. Frank *G. 'Hoyne" at HobkiVk Inn. Tuesday eveinng Mr. and Mrs. Reuben B. Pitts gave a dinner at the Kirkwood for Mr. and Mrs. Tho-mas J. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. A S Llewellyn and Mr. and Mrs. H. G* Garrison, Jr. kj^erDiining the Kirkwood grill on Tuesday evening were Mr. Lamont Dominick with twelve guests and Mr. E; B Knowlton, of the Court Inn, with ten guests. r *vir' i?*nd Mrs. Louis Pennington, of Washington, have joined Mrs. Pennington's sister, Mrs, She-ppard Homans, at the Kirkwood. Mrs. Frartklin Stpwe, of Buffalo, is the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs Harry I). Kirkover. Mrs. Ernest L. Woodward has arrived at Holly Hedge, her Camden estate, where Mr. Woodward will join hci later to remain through the season Presbyterian Church Services The sermon subject for Sunday hebruary 9, will be, "The Years That 1 he Locust Hath Eaten." The men of the church met Tuesday evening with Mr. J. G. Richards ana laid plans for preparing the way for Dr. James I. Vance, who comes to oo?ac - ln 9^ church February 17 to 23. Committees were appointed and work is being done to get everything ready for a successful and inspiring meeting. Beginning next Wednesday evening at the midweek prayer service prayer meetings will be'held each evening until Dr. Vance arrives. All mem!ber8 of the church are asked to come out to these meetings. Sunday school 10 n. m.; morning worship 11:16; midweek service Wednesday evenings 7:30. You are invited ^to all services in this church. Captain Ed Dickson; Confederate army officer, and oldest citizen of Cleveland county, N. C., aged *1, died Friday at Fallston. r i * ** -- ? ?? ? ,1"" 1 - - HJ U" Yeggs Blow Safe At Seaboard Depot p For the sVcond time in the past four years yegg men cracked the safe Tuesday night at the Seaboard Air I. ne freight offices and got away Line freight offices located on the extreme western edge of the city, and * got away with a small amount of cash. The last attempt occurred some time during Tuesday night or early ? Wednesday morning when the thieves broke a lock on the western entrance to the freight office and after first chiselling off the combination, th?c safe was rolled to the platform where was dumped to the ground. It is not known what kind of explosive was used but it u thought it was dynamited, the entire door being blown away.. Something over $27.00 in casli was secured and papers and records were left strewn upon the ground. The work is not thought to be that of professionals." The thief evidently knew his surroundings as evidence went to show that he took his owit good time. A box of crackers, was brought along by the robber ami he > was munching the crackers while pulling the job. As far as could be learned he left no clue. The former robbery at this office netted the burglar something over $50 in cash. Two Arrested; One Confesses J. C. Coleman, special uguiit for the Seaboard, located at Hamlet, came to Camden Wednesday and with city | and county police cooperating, by night had two negroes in jail oharg| cd with burglarizing the Seaboard safe. I Leroy Perry, who works foitMas; s a beau Brothers, was first arrested j on suspicion, and when his foot was imeasured to a truck found at the safe, he confessed and implicated James (Frank) Carolina, who denied any knowledge of the affair. It developed that the safe was not dynamited, and Perry led officers to a nearby house where he showed them an axe which was used in smashing the safe. A third man is under arrest on suspicion, but officers do not believe he had any connection with the affair. Perry and Carolina are the two ; negroes who about four years ago were arrested, tried and convicted and served four years for burglariz' irg the store of Springs & Shannon ' and the hardware firm of Mackey j | Mercantile company. Carolina seems j to be the most intelligent of the two ! and it is thought he planned the job! 1 Perry states, that like the store burglaries, Carolina got all the loot and ; promised to divide with him later on. Both are young negroes, being in J their early twenties. 1\vo Suffer Hurts \ In Auto Accidents A Buick sedan and a Chrysler sedan were Jmdly torn up in a collision Saturday afternoon at the corner of Fair and.Laurens streets. The Buick car was being driven south on Fair street iby C. O. Stogner, Jr., and the Chrysler car, the property of John Williams, a fireman on the Southern railway, was going west on Laurena street. The wreok is said to have been caused by the driver of the Chrysler disregarding stop signs at this corner. Young Henry Carrison, 2nd., was riding with young Stogner and he suffered several cuts about??? bis forehead caused by contact with the windshield. His friends are glad 4 xx 1.1 j. L - f - l :.f * 1 i w mat/v> mot ne id nut atnuusiy null. One of the negroes riding on the front seat with the driver was thrown clear of the car to the paving ' and suffered cuts and bruises. While crossing Broad street near the Baptist church iSaturday evening Mr. J. B. Wallace, secretary of the Enterprise Building and Loan Association was struck by an automobile driven by Mr. A. M. 'McLeod and thrown heavily to the ground. Fortunately Mr. Wallace escaped with a few bruises to his body and cuts and bruises about the face. He was able to be out Monday and his many friends are glad to know he escaped serious injury. The accident was purely unavoidable. "Mrs. R. A. Doughty, of Columbia, spent Wednesday in Camden with friends. /' Weight From Snow Causes Roof Crash Mr. J. B. Zcmp, who operates a dray age business from his head quarters a't the old Latham stables suffered quite a heavy loss,last Friday when the middle section of the long roof crashed, carrying with it both sides of the brick wall. Fortunately none of the stock was under this shelter and no damage was done except to a mower and other im- 4 ' plements. The roof was weighted with snow and several treea growing against the north wall, caused the crash. Mr. Zemp estimates that it- will cost something like $2,000 to replace walls ' and roof. He carried tire and windstorm insurance but had not reckoned with the weight of the snow and the growing trees. , Three trainmen were killed near Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, when the boiler of a New York Central locomotive exploded at Arnold. - > ?T-'-.?-.* !. -cjcl * . . r . ; : T~-.:~rrrz~r . f- . - '