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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE mm mm H. D. NILB8. .Editor ?nd 'Published ?verv Friday ?t Nt.UM Broad Street and ?nUr?d at the den, South Carolina poitoffjca M ecoivd class mail matter. Price per annum >2.00, payble In admit*. Friday, January 8, 1032 ' It is refreshing to note that with the closing of forty-four banks in -forty-ono communities of South Carolina on last Saturday not a ripple of excitement was caused in banking circles in Camden. While other towns ?Florence and Bishop ville?were seized with hysterica and put two banks out of commission, it was .just u normal day in banking circle# here and business went on as usual. mmi news of the big crash spread a few abnormal-minded withdrew their deposits and were paid off without a question asked. The many larger deposits by substantial business men offset the withdrawals and a spirit of confidence was manifested to a marked degree. The Chronicle is this day carrying statements from the two substantial lmnks of Camden and Ihe one bank at Bethune, showing that they are in excellent shape. The Kershaw Era publishes the statement from the Bank of Ker?pnhaw, which is also affiliated with both the First National Bank of this city and the Merchants and Farmers Bank nt Hothuhe. Word comes to us that all arc on a substantial footing. In a time of business depression such as we are now passing through The Chronicle wants t<> congratulate those citizens wht> have stood loyal to thoir banking institutions built up by the efforts of the staid and conservative business men who have their re-^ sources behind them. On the other hand we have a strong word of disapproval of those who have, thiough fear, ignorance and distrust of their fellowmen, withdrawn their money from the hanks. The most damnable character in a community is the one who, probably having no more than a few dollars deposited, carries on "whispered" propaganda destined, to grow into wild rumors that eventually wrecks institutions that men have spent their lives in building. This is no time to lesson your confidence in the institutions that are here to serve you, and all red-blooded Americans hate a quitter. Household hoarding smacks of superstition and miserliness; it's un-modern, un-American. The banks are here for your protection, profit and convenience? and the backbone of community interests. The banks of (-nmden and those located in Kershaw county have ample resources behind them and are ready for any emergency. THE KERSHAW BILL t In a recont issue of the Camden Chronicle. ' was printed a proposed supply bill f??t\ that county for 11*32. Whether or not Kershaw county can operate on this, proposed appropriation for 11132 may be questionable. It may it may not. be of general . interest to other counties of the state, when considering their 11*32 supply bills. It is most interesting in that the proposed appropriation for the coming year has bebn cut to loss than fifty per cent, of the 11*31 supply bill. It is of greater interest to know that the citizens of Kershaw county are pointing a way towards more economic government, and have the nerve to make knowu their posi-[ tion.?Hurtsville Messenger. 'TIS A LONti LANK? It's a long lane that has no turn the old saying goes, and it is well that such is the case, else there would be too much monotony, all of which is preliminary to a comment on (Foster's defeat at the hands of Camden last Friday at Columbia. For four years champions of upper South Carolina in i lass It. circles, and for two years the -t.ite title-holders, Chester iirtil enj"Ved a long and eventful iel_n rmrt :r wn- not ?tir: i- r.g :'-.at defeat finally came, a* .(.An d'>e> - ior.er or later to ra : .. :!v all athV'.i - ami athletic ?;i- .. >n-. the Philadelphia Ath;. t, - i Notre l>ame football clown bo.i'g - \amples. Hut .- is most comioi Ui.g U> kin,w t hai Hie Lh>> j? iought w:*:; all of their old-time gamencss. and in the second half played better ball than in the tirsl two quarters. Coach Spearman did a superb piece of work in moulding this year's Red Cyclone, and the boys themselves deservo all possible credit ?or the superk skill and the dautless spirit they exhibited throughout their long ami ardous schedule.?Chester Reporter. The body of Mrs. A. L. MeCaskill, 55, was found in a creek near Fayettoville, N. C., Wednesday morning. Relatives believed she was droWned while walking in her sleep. \ ' In its efforts to make income balance outgo, the city council of Philadelphia has ordered a cut of 10 per cent, in the pay of all city employees with pay of $1,200 per year and over. mf* -! - ' tiethune News Notes Told, by Correspondent . 4. Bethune, Jan. 5.?An outstanding social affair of the past week was tho miscellaneous shower given by Miss Stella Bet bum: and her sister, Mrs. Mark King, of Neesos, Monday afternoon complimenting Mrs. Neil Truesdale, who before her recent niarf,page was Miss Sarah lAse Jleustiss. Christmas decorations yvero used in the rooms where the guests were entertained with an interesting contest. Partners for the contest were found in an unique manner. Andy was matched with Min, Tom _Carr and Henrietta, Muck and Tillie and other popular dharacters of the comic strip were used, Mrs. T. B. Bothuno and Miss Margie Parrott were awarded first prize in the contest. The guests latcf made interesting life books for the bride. . During the afternoon Miss Katherine Truesdale dressed as Santa Claus entered the room bearing a beautiful assortment of gifts for the honor guest. Iaiter Sunta Claus returned with a basket of gifts from the hostesses for Mrs. James Norwood, of MoBee, another bride of a few weeks. A chicken salad course with hot coffee was served. Misses Katherine and Margaret Truesdale assisted the hostesses in serving. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. B. L. Norwood, Misses Mary and Beth Norwood, McBeo; Mrs. I). S. Stone, Hamlet, N. ('., Mrs. J. CI. Richards, Asheville, N. CL; Mrs. _(!. E. Brant, Bamberg; and Miss Ruth Estridge, Kershaw. A delightful irarty in the nature of a kitchen shower was given Friday afternoon by Mrs. T. M. Clybu.n and Miss Margaret Hoaron at the home I of Mrs, Olyburn in honor of Mrs. Thomas Hurley, of Chester, who was, before her marriage in late November, Miss Malloy Hoaron. The -rooms were tastefully arranged with ferns. In a kitchen contest Mrs. J. L. King and Miss Marian Bcattie won first prize. Many useful recipes were written by the guests for the bride. Little McNeil Clyburn, son of the hostess, entered tho living room drawing a small express wagon full of articles for use in 'the kitchen. A congealed salad course with hot chocolate was served by the hostesses. The out-of-lown guests included Misses Nivia Lucas, Mary and Marian Beat lie, Dorothy Sanders and Mrs. Cane, of Mi-Bee,, The ladies of the Presbyterian church complimented their husbands and other men of the church with a delightful banquet at the King-Davis hotel last Wednesday evening. The Rev. J. M. Forbia, a former pastor, and Mrs. For bis, at Great Falls, attended the banquet and remained over for a brief visit to friends. Friends of Mrs. L. V, Barr and Mrs. G. S. Catoe will regret to learn that they both are patients at the Columbia hospital. The friends of Mr. Lee H. Hilton, who has been a patient at the Marine hospital on Parris Island for several weeks will be sorry to learn that he is not improving as rapidly as U was hoped he might. Mr. Ira Gordon and Mr. Gene Johnson. of Asheville, have been visiting at the honre of Mr. Gordon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Gordon. Mr. Linwood Hollowell, of Gastonia, N. was the week end guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. McLaurin. Mrs. Maud Watts is spending some time in Bamberg with her daughter. Mrs. H. (I. lifers. Mr. and Mrs. It. K. Keisler, who are popular members of tho Bethunc school faculty, are receiving congratulations from their friends on their marriage last Friday at Mrs. Keisler's home near Hodges. Mrs. Keisler. before her marriage, was Miss Lucile Smith. George Sedloy King, of Atlanta, has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. 1). M. Mays. Mrs. Hattie Heustiss spent several days last week in Camden with Mrs. Rebecca Nelson West. Dr. and Mrs. Eldon Severance, of Columbia, were dinner guests at the home of Dr. Saverarvce's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Saverance. Mrs. Clara Davis and children have been spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MoSween, of Darlington. Miss Ruth Estridgc, of Kershaw, has been the guest of Mi-sa Mary McKinnon. Mr. Haskell Tiller, of Detroit, has been spending the holidays with relatives here. Majestic Program Friday, January 8th Kl.zz.a Land: with Victor Mel#aglen in "WICKED." l4\n<Ti. great emotional actress and getting greater all J the time - iv|?:t--es all former per- ! forma:: a - ;n this new picture. Also! selected coined.e- and ?h--l"?. Saturday. January 9th Leu Avres wi'li Anita L? u-rsV ir. "HEAVEN ON EARTH." A thrilling and absorbing drama that deals i w.th life n the " M is-issippi." A!>o MGM Boy PricnrH tr. "The Kirk-Off"r and "Danger Island." Monday & Tuesday. January 11-12 An outstanding dramatic triumph, "PRIVATE LIVES." with Norma Shearer and Robert Montgomery. It, is an intensely interesting story well played by two of the screen's most popular stars. Also selected shorts. Wednesday. January 13th Tallulah Bankhcad with Irving Pichel in "THE CHEAT." A Paramount Picture. What she wants? she takes! Ixive, luxury, all the good things of life. Free! A story as vital as life; stirringly enacted. CONCRETE Lily Pools, Garden Furniture, Bird Baths, Benches, Floors. Steps. Walkways. Cemetery Copings, Cradles, Burial Vaults. Specialties made to order. A. K. BERNSHOUSE Phone 901 38 R. Calhoun SUMTER, S. C. ' * - ? 1 ' " ' . " ~~ LOOKING BACKWARD j Taken From the File* of The Chronicle Fifteen and Thirty Yearn Ago THIRTY YKAKS AGO January M, 1902. Allen Medlin, contractor and builder, diet) at hit) residence in Camden. Mrs. Mahalie Johnson, aged 00, died nt her homo in West Wateree. Marion lx?wis, aged 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lewis, dies. Isaac S. Hough, brother of Joel Hough, of Camden, died at his home in Cneaterfteld county. W. It. Drakeford, aged 00, killed by falling tree near his home at Captey Hill. * Allen B. Murchison leaves to enter Clemson College. | Barn belonging to H. G. Garrison (lestroyed by flro on his place east of Camden, David It. Williams, Jr., hurt when horse rears up with him, , A bill regulating the salaries of county* officers passes the senate, Kershaw county's sheriff will get $000 salary and 20 cents for dieting prisoners. Clerk of Court $J50;*Supervisor $GQ0. Six men hold up and rob Southern train in true western style near Branchville, Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Workman dies near Stockton. Thirty South Carolina income tax payers calculated their own' tax incorrectly last year, and the - United States trtskiiury has returned the excesses paid. All but three of them were textile mill corporations. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO p'? January 19, 1917. IIpnry Savage bog-ins erection of garage building on east DeKalb street. Airs. Nancy J. Harding dies in Marshall's'church section. I Governor K. I. Manning issues annual message to general assembly. Handsome home of Captain W. M. Shannon on Rectory Square, narrowly escapes destruction by fire. Captain Shannon tenders ohock for $100 to Camden tire department for their services. . Mendel L. Smith, Thomas S. Sense, K. W. Momminger and George I^v Prince re-elected as circuit judges. Olive Nettles invited dozOn of her friends to help her celebrate her birthday. Henry Savage purchases Tweed property^''corner Lyttleton and DeKalb streets. . , Rev, John B. Wilson, Methodist minister, dies at his home in Sumter. Rev. J^bez Ferris, former pastor of Camden Baptist church, preaches here. James F orb is Josey, young son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Josey, dies , at Bethune. Admiral George Dewoy, hero of | Manilla Bay, dies at his home in Washington. J. 1. Fountain, of Montgomery county, Georgia, kills hog weighing 1)56 pounds gross. Taxpayers' League Suggests Budget L. O. Funderburk, A. B. Whitaker, W. A. Boykin, N. S. Richards and W. B. Turner, the budget committee uppointed by the Taxpayer* League of Kershaw County, to consider the county supply bill for 19.32, submits the following report: Deputy clerk of court, $900, cut out. ' Superintendent of Education reduced from $l,600Nto $1,200. Four County Commissioners reduced from $1,600 to $1,200. Magistrate at Camden from $900 to $720. Magistrate at Bethune reduced from $400 to $300. ^ Magistrate at Blane> educed from $400 to $300. Magistrate at Kershaw reduced from $400 to $300. I Kershaw Guards, Co. M., $300, cut out. James Leroy Belk Post American Legion, $100, cut out. James Leroy Belk Post, American I^egion Service Officer, $200, cut out. Reduce dieting of prisoners from $2,000 to $1,500. By cutting allowance for dieting of prisoners from 50c to 30c per day. Solicitor Fifth Circuit, $200. cut out. Stenographer Fifth Circuit, $100, cut out. Item 1 I. Audit County Books, increase, $350. We recommend that the execution fees collected by the county treasurer and sheriff l>e eliminated but allow same mileage to sheriff on delinquents now in effect. We make these suggestions to you, as it seems to us, that these reductions could be made and be in line with other reductions that you have made in other departments. We commend and congratulate you in reducing the county supply bill AAA 4- ~ ~ ~ 4 ~1.. 1 I i iv/tit yi to a pjyi yj aiiii u tv. ij 000, and our suggestions are made in a spirit of cooperation with .you. More than one hundred bureaus or commissions went out of office in the State of Georgia upon the stroke of twelve last Thursday night, and their duties devolved upon other state agencies. Money will be saved for the taxpayers, and the work will go on just as efficiently. While it is an almost impossible undertaking to abolish political jobs once they are created, the state of Georgia has broken the fee. and showh that it can be done. South Carolina could save hundred- of thousands of dollas annua.'.y by cutting out and doing away with many entirely unncccessary office. and devolving their work upon others. This we realize, is a difficult thing to bring about, and ?* mo-re -aid than done.?'Chester Reporter. Sheritf Ira Barton is in jail at Portland, Ind., on suspicion of being the "tip off" nmn for a hunch of bandits who have been robbing banks in that section. The Anderson chief of police will arrest and have lined anybody plac ing handbills in automobiles parked' in that city. Notice of Shareholders Meeting The annual meeting- of the shareholders of the Fidelity Building and Loan Association, Camden, S. C., will bo held in the store of W. F. Nettles, 6:30 o'clock, Monday afternoon, January 18th, 1932. VV. F. NETTLES; Secretary. Wants?For Sale FOR RENT?A five>-room house at 1603 Broad street, for rent. Telephone 354-W, Camden, S. C., if interested. 40sb FOR SALE?Grade A milk and cream, delivered daily in any quantity. Telephone ,2102, Mrs. B. R. Truesdale, Camden, S. C. 40-42pd FOR RENT?One nice light steamheated bed room on Hampton avenue. Call phone 311, Oamden, S. C. 40pd WE REPAIR any kind of antique that is made of metal. Gold fixtures, brass andirons. Camden Ma-chine Works, East DeKalb street, Camden, S. C. 41pd WE REPAIR all ranges?make them cook like new. We make special hand-made fire pokers and shovels. Also make old-fashioned foot-scrapers; keeps your carpets and floors clean. Camden Machine Works, East DeKalb street, Camden, S. C. 41pd FOR SALE?Abelia, arbor vita, nandina, Scotch broom, orange berried havvthorne, pussy willow, ppirea, doutzia, forsythia, Japanese rose bud cherry, taniarix,' white weigelia, Chinese elmstrong, two year plants at 25 cents each, one dozen for $2.50, delivered on Saturdays, or postpaid. Larger Scotch broom, arbor vita, Japanese cherry and moss retmosporum 12 to 18 inches, double camellia japonicas 10 to 12 inches at 60 cents each. Irises of many colors. Address Mrs. R. E. Rembert, Evergreen Nurseries, Rembert, S. C. 39-41pd FOR SALE?One 4-room house and half acre of land in Cartersville on Knight's Hill road. Apply to Phyllis Warren, West Chesnut Street, Camden, ,S. C. 39-42pd FOR RENT?A six-room house, furnished, on Liberty Hill highway. Also five-room house for rent in Bethune. Address Mrs. E. S. Hough, 2812 Kimball Terrace, Norfolk, Va. 39-41pd RADIO REPAIRING?Any make or set. W. O. Hay, Camden, S. C. 37 sb RADIO REPAIRING?Any make or set. W. O. Hay. Camden. S. C. 37sb FOR SALE?On easy terms, farms! and hunting preserves, located near; Camden. Address J. C. Terrell,; Field Agent, Cheraw. S. C. 36-42sb FOR RENT?Nice cottage, 212Vfe Haile street, adjoining Dr. McCas-1 kill's recently repainted, new roof, 4 rooms, kitchen, bath, etc., city lights and water, garage in rear. \ Fine neighborhood and close to public school. Only $20.00 per month to approved tenant. Can be bought at less than cost to build. V'ery easy terms to good farty. See Enterprise Building & x>an Association or W. R. Zemp, Camden, S. C. 35tf FOR SALE?Large and small tracts 0/ the most valuable land* in the county for hunting preserves and agriculture. None better. One nice country home. Prices in keeping with times. . Q. Rowland, Sumter, S. C. feb&Opd FOR SALE?Fulghum seed oats, new crop corn and nay for sale or consider exchange fer cattle oi*< hogs. Will exchange corn for peas basis five bushels corn for four bushels cow peas. W. P. McGuirt, Manager at Guignard's Plantation, Telephone 148. Camden, S. C. CARPKNTKlu m*?jonn S, Myers, phone 268, 812, Church Street, Camden,. S. C., will give satis, factory service to all for all kinds of carpenter work. Building, general repairs, screening, cabinet making and repairiug furniture. My workmanship is my reference I solicit* yjur patronage. Thanking you in advance. 1 60 tl WAN'l Kl> No. 1 pine logs. Highest cash pricea paid: ^esr round demand. Sumter Planing Mills and Lumber Co., Attention E. S. Booth, Sumter. S. C. * 1-tf sb MONUMENTS?X handle only the best grades of marble and granite. Come to see or write to f. i. McNinch, Camden, S. C. lOtf ARE YOU GETTING Satisfactory Dyeing and Cleaning Service ? ,fn ,ihRY DOUGHTY'S The old reliable firm at 1410 Taylor Street in Columbia, S. C., on Jeflftton Davis Highway. Dyeing thirty-five years?but still living. . - __i - PRICE REDUCED The Willowbrook Dairy announced a price reduction in the cost of their milk from 15c per quart to. J 21c per quart JOSEPH M. SMITH, Manager 0 v> v 1 - ? i i i i i in i Xt" " ,? % ' Rogers Gold Label Ground Fresh while!' you* wait COFFEE lb. 27c ROGERS SANTOS Ground Fresh while you wait COFFEE lb. 19c Blue Sea TUNA FISH can 19c - Blue Rose RICE 6 lbs. 25c Carroll's (7 varieties) CAKES each 19c t Armour'? Veribest TRIPE/ No. 2 can 12'/2c ' Armour's Veribest BRAINS No. 1 can 12 Vic Banner Brand SAU5AGE_No. 2 can 15c# Standard Full Pack, Red Ripe TOMATOES 4 No. 2 cans 25c choice fancy Evaporated Apples pound 10c evaporated ' PEACHES 2 lbs. 25c i Bulk Hominy GRITS* 2 lb?. - 5c Washing Powder GOLD DUST 3 pkgs. 10c ? ... ... Chicken Scratch FEED 10 lbs. 25c Fleischmann's YEAST cake 3c St. Charles Evap. MILK 2 tall cans 15c Delicious Sugar WAFERS lb. 19c ??i?mm ILibby's, Stokely's, or Del Monte \ I j . SUGAR CORN No. 1 can 8c f Franco-American cooked SPAGHETTI 3 cans 25c ! Rogers Prido BREAD 25-oz. loaf 10c j Rogers Poncy BREAD 16-oz. loaf 5c Libby's CHILI can lQc Temtor Preserves 16-oz. Jar ' 17c . Bread and Butter PICKLES 2 Jar* 35c Free Running Table "i SALT 3 1 Vi lb. pkg. 10c ? Octagon SOAP 2 cakes 5c dlAlNUAKU KKAINU3 j PEAS ender 3 No. 2 cans 25c H Tellams, High-Grade, Screw Top Jar, or Anchor Top. Tumbler peanut Butter 1-lb. Jar 15c ] SWIFT'S BROOKFIELD CREAMERY BUTTER lb. 31c gSE FLOUR 24-lb bag 55c FLOUR 24-lb bag. - 63c J FAIRY SOAP ror the toilet cakes 10c II COFFEE (Rogers Hot Cup) 2 lbs. 25c fl I Specials for Friday and Saturday J Veal Chops lb. 20c Veal Steaks lb. 35c Round Steak lb. 20c Stew Beef ;. lb. 10c Leg of Lamb lb. 25c Lamb Chops ........ lb. 33c ' " . - Pork Liver L.... ; Ib. 26c II Beef Liver.2 lb?. 25c J Beef Uvcr 2Ik*.20c II Hamburger lb. 15c I Sliced Bacon lb* 19c I <Ne Had11