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The Camden Chronicle | 1" '.. BBBgBgBgBBBBgHgB ?'?J I . ^'^agggBCT VOLUME 44. CAMDEN. SOUTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1832 NUMBER 37 ? ? ?-. ..- 'jl_ - '. -iu!?i'.'.. i, - i 1 ,i .ii iMafcMMwpwBgegeg^g!^ ?isu l? ?i!...i.?ga?ta Boonetown Fight , Claims Life of One ?k Peach, 4S-year-okl married man e Lockhart or'Boqnetown section, shot and instantly killed James Owens, aged about 80, qn Saturday morning. , Peach was an uncle of the slain man and( surrendered to county authorities that night. He was held in jail nntil Monday when,his counsel, applied for bail before Judge iW? H. Townsend, holding court here and he was released on bond in the sum of $1,000. ? An inquest was held iSaturday and those testifying at' the inquest were Mrs. Peach and her young son. Neither know very much about the ( starting of the trouble. But it is said Owens attacked Peach the night, before, cutting him severely about the face, necessitating surgical treatment. He came to the Peach home again the next morning with the intention of renewing the quarrel. Peach is said to have warned him not to enter his house. Owens continued to advance when Peach fired through a glass door and the load 1.1 way the side of Owens" head, 11 dead on the porch. 5. Munn Now In ison For Sentence d was received in Camden from ibia Thursday -that J. B. Munn, was convicted of involurotftfy aughter at the September term urt, for the Trilling of O. L. ) Holley, in the Pisgah section > county late last March, had dered to the penitentiary aues to begin the service of his ce. Munn's counsel gave noappeal when he was sentenced, oiicitor moved to dismiss the this week, but when it apthat the court stenographer >t had time to prepare a tranof the testimonyHat the trial, aring of the motion was conby Judge Townsend until the ?rm of the court. When interby this paper yesterday Mr. * attorney, Murdoch M. Johnated that he had' not been adof his client's intentions and ? was surprised at his decision ndon his appeal, ill be remembered that at the ial of the case the Judge orI mistrial after the jurors, who 5od ten for acquittal and two miction for many hours, reto the court that they were to agree. use of the prominence of tho involved the case attracted cad attention. Services at Cassatt ces at Cassatt Baptist church lay, .December 18, will be Suntool at 10 a. m. with Oar son iu por intemlent, in charger ng at 11 a. m. "by Rev. H. J. sf Patrick, S. IC. There will special music. stmas Trees To Decorate ity council with some of the ts of Camden have procured wenty-five trees that will be t intervals on Main and Dereets and gaily decorated, a yuletide atmosphere to the district. If they can get the Lion of all, very likely colored II also be used adding much ene. This work will be unsupervision of W. D. Whi tact commissioner; J. M. Hof-j A. Sam Karesh, merchants.! it And Forester ipy Joint Offices unty agent, Henry D. Green, n' V forester, Charles W. e r.ow occupying joint offices unty court house. This ar-! t should prov$_j?f benefit to Agricultural Extension Serthe county forestry associaugh increased personal conB'rity, distribution of literaah,ng the agricultural jmsL 1 n 1V forester is making uf* ' ing li^t of the farmers and d owners of Kerehaw counthose desiring the current ns on forestry may get them "K the county forester. A 1 publications available will 1('d on request. y education, particularly in ntion and control seems to r fruit? in as mudrB there a marked decrease in the ft XttS? review of Christinas Chicago issued this -Week, the volume of buaineaa this % " ' "' " " s" " New Chevrolet On Display Today i11 1 Today Chevrolet presents larger and greatly refined new 11133 cars at dealers' showrooms throughout the nation. Lo/nger wheelbaee, new "aerstream", styling, more poAer and speed coupled with greater economy, 1 larger and lower Fisher bodies with now FiBher "no-draft" ventilation, shatterproof glass in windshield and ventilators, cushion-balanced motor mounting, improved free wheeling plus synchta-mesh transmission with silent second gear, andi a "starterator" for simplified starting are all listed as new standard features included* in the list price. Prices as announced from Detroit last night range upward from a base price of $485.00 f. o. b. Flint, Michigan, bringing the new series into the lowest range at which a Chevrolet has ever sold. The new models, with longer and wider bodies, represent the bid for continual leadership of that company which led the industry in four out of the past six years, and which has just completed its year of greatest comparative success in the industry. In presenting a larger and more extensively improved car than any annual Chevrolet model since the car was changed to a six in 1928, Chevrolet is reversing a trend indicated by a number of other manufacturers in re-_ ducing. the size or cost of their modrels, and is emphasizing the basic policy on which the Company founded its success?that of building style and quality rather than the bare needs of transportation. Twenty manufacturing and assembly plants operated by Chevrolet in the United States, many other affiliated plants and several hundred thousand people are at work again as a result of the company's embarking on its new program pt this time. While retaining the six cylinder motor in all its fundamentals, which has proved so reliable in the hands of 3,500,000 owners since its debut in 1928, Chevrolet engineers list many major developments or minor refinements in the 1933 models, making the most radically changed and improved cars since the first Chevrolet ^ix. L He Worked Here Too.' E. C. Kingman, known as Kelley K\ngman, arrested last Friday on charges of issuing bad checks, and jumping board bills, was released from the Sumter county jail Tuesday when full settlement was made. Kingman was prouioter of the Cotton Fashion revjue^ sponsored by the American Legipn Auxiliary, which was presented twice last week at the Girls' high school auditorium. A local officer arrested him Friday night during the second performance of the show, on warrants sworn out by five lo,cal citizens, charging him with issuing bad checks and jumping board bills. The following warrants were served on Kingman: One by W. E. Pratt, manager of the Olaremont hotel, charging him with defrauding the hotel of board and lodging; two by W. C. Eldriage, charging issuance of two worthless checks on the Central National. Bank of Spartanburg; one by Courtnght Chevrolet company for issuance of a worthless check on the Merchants Hank and Trust company of Jackson, "Miss.; one by the Royal Hotel of Lancaster, charging him with jumping board and lodging. In addition Chief A. D. Owens of the local police force was instructed by Rock Hill to arrest Kingman and , hold him for issuing checks of no val- ue to the extent of about $15.50. Kingman came here after staging similar cotton shows in Rock Hill and elsewhere and brought along newspaper clippings from these , cities. Kingman is said to be a native of Orangeburg county.?Sumter Her- aiar Kingman is said to be the same man who operated here a few weeks ago putting on a cotton fashion revue, and is said to hare "stuck" at least one of our citizens for a ten spot. - Pageant Sunday at Church The pageant "The Prince of Peace" wttl be given by the Woman s Auxiliary at Bethesda Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, December 18th, at 5:30 o'clock. The public is cordially ; invited to attend. .. . Dr. Payne Believes j Dalton Drowned The disappearance of Raymond A. Dalton when a motor boat he was running capaizod in the "Wateree ?wampe ISunday afternoon was described by iDr. P. Eugene Payne, Columbia physician, one. of the two survivors of the bo*U whon he returned to Columbia last night aflfcr an allday searoh for the body. Doctor Payne baid he had every reason to believe Dalton was drowned. Dalton was an employe of the Southern railroad. He lived at 1005 Brabham street. He had a wife and one son. , Doctor Payne said he believed the reason Dalton could not make his way to the river bank wasi because he wore a heavy overcoat over a hunting suit. _ With Dalton and Doctor 1 ayne in the swamp was A. D. Sharp, Columbia barber. iDoctor Payne said the boat, with Dalton at the tiller, struck a log and turned over in midstream. It occurred about 3:30 Sunday afternoon. Doctor Payne and Sharp swam toward the bank while Dalton held on to the boat which was lloating downstream. Doctor Payne said' he believed Dal ton's heavy coat pulled him under before he had a chance to esFailing to find Dalton, Doctor Payne and Sharp started put of the swamp to get aid in an attempt to rescue him or'find the body. After walking 15 mU$s, they found a Negro house. This was at about 10 o clock Sunday night. The two had to ride in a wagon for three miles to another house where they borrowed a car and returned to Columbia, getting here at 2:30 Monday morning. Early yesterday morning the two, together with Coroner W. A. McCain, City Officer William Campbell^ and several friends of Dalton's, returned to the swamp to look for the body. They will return again this morning, Doctor Payne said. Tho spot where the boat capsized was about 30 miles from Columbia. Doctor Payne, Dalton and Sharp left Columbia about 6 o'cJofck Suaday morning to look for duck. ey drove by automobile to the Ca de* bridge on the U. S* Highway No. 1 over the ^teree river, intending to drift down the stream to the Sumter county bridge on the.Garners Ferry ? 'Doctor Payne indicated that if the body was not found today dynami would be used in an effort to bring i to the top of the stream should it be submerged.?Monday's State. Methodist Church Announcement Sunday schooLftLl^^-f1^ . RS^ver, acting men's Bible class *.11 meet at ,10.16. o reaching at 11:15, theme, New Meaning of the Atonement"; Epworth League will meet at 6:45; preaching at 7:30. In this service we shall have a song service with senior and junior choirs. We shall have a reusing song service of twenty-five minutes in length.. Preaching-message will be evangelistic and To this service we especially invite our members and friends to worship with us. C. F. Wimberly, pastor. Attend TheFootball Banquet On Monday lower state I Pi?A ^Championship, thereby entitlfw to play for the state chnmmg them to. .p y ^ but logt by pionship, favor in Ches^- i the score of to i 1U. , aii Lr' this year's winning team. All Camden football fans are uiAA,' record, so be on hand Monrial to give them a rousing good time d show them they can always count on you, It. will tsting and entertaining weetmg^ MayShipHogs From This County After weeks of negotiating there i, now a poasibUity that we may be able to Ship several thousand hogs and pig. to the ?rn belt sUUs^ rhe * middle west. However, I mm it clearly understood ^ definite and the proposition may not succeed but it la worth while trying, says Henry D. Green, the count, ^ a? ? - T Mrfc Joe Thomas visited W mothm in Manning1 la?t ? - " 1 _ ' ''->4 _ y ' \ . Former Citizen Dies at Winnsboro Winnsboro, d)ec. 11.?After a week's illness, James Marvin Jennings, 58, died at Winnsboro at 5 o'clock Sunday morning. He was born October. ?0, 1874, the late Capti R. ?. Jennihga, former sti^te ? treasurer of South Carolina, and, l^eonora H. Gibson Jennings. He was reared in the Bethel community of Fairfield county, came to Winnsboro as a boy, later moving to Camdon. From Camden, ho moved to Cdlumbia, where he held the position of cashier in the National State bank. In 1905 (Mr. Jennings returned to Winnsboro to accept a position with the Bank of Fairfield, of which he was* president at the time of his death. A devoted church and civic worker, Mr. Jennings was a member of the Winnsboro Methodist church, a member of the board of stewards of that chuteh, served several years as a trustee of the Winnsboro schools and was a member of the lodge of Masons. Mr. Jennings married Mist, Madeleine Workman of Camden in 1898, who with one son and two daughters survives: Mrs. W. O. Brice, of Coronada, Calif.; Robert H. Jennings and Elizabeth Jennings, of Winnsbotk).', Surviving also are three brothers, John A. Jennings, of Columbia; Dr. Charles (L. Jennings and Marion 5. * Jennings, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. R. A. Boyd, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. M. E. Curlee, of Winnsboro; Mrs. S. L. Fridy, of Redick, Fla.; and Mrs. J. B. Gordon, of Rome, Ga. One grandchild, Peggy B. Brice, also survives. An Old Cotton Bill Magistrate W. R. Taylor, of Ker-1 shaw, sends an interesting old cotton bill sold by his grandfather, J. Redford Taylor to "James Jones, Grocer ; and Commission Merchant," of Camden, On December 9, 1868. ,On6 bale of cotton weighing 389 pounds brought $85.58, and 10 dozen eggs sold for $2.00. Mr. Taylor writes to The Chronicle under date of December 9: "Having come in possession of an old cotton bill of my grandfather, whom at that time resided in this community and Camden being hife J nearest market he sold his produce there. Since this being just after the Civil War and on your market I think it may be of interest to some Camden people. You will note that this bill is 64 years old on the same dateT write you this Titter." Death of Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Sarah Jordan, age 7-1, died on December . 8, JLtL. the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Belk, where she had. made her home since the death of her husband, the late Tully Jordan. She is survived by six children: Mrs. Maggie Belk, Mrs. Henrietta Drawdy, W. ,D. Jordan, of Camden; J. J. Jordan, of Kingsport, Tenn.; F. T. Jordan, of Lancaster, S. C., and J. W. Jordan, of Whitaker, N. C. There are 25 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. ' Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Baptist Church and a conscientious Christian. The funeral services were held at Wateree Baptist church and the interment was in the Wateree cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. R, S. Broom, find Rev. J. T. Littlejohn. " Pee Dee Dentists Meet Here In April The Pee Dee Dental association met in semi-annual session yesterday at the Sunset Country club, with twentyfive members present. The session was called to order at 10:30 a. m. by the president, Dr. Bruce, of Hartsville. Following the invocation by Pr. W. G. Moore,. Dr._E._P, DuRant, on behalf oFthiTSumter dentists, welcomed the visitors; Dr. Bunch, of Cheraw, responded. The program included papers by Dr. Jordan, of Florence, and Dr. Dick, of Sumter, and discussions by other members. At the conclusion of the business session & delicious dinner was served The invitation of Camden was accepted to bold the next semi-annual meeting .there in Aprils?Friday** Sumter Ttem. : ~ T ? " > 1 '. 1 Arizona's famous "mine with the iron door," and believed . to be very rich in gold ore, has been rediscovered after being lost a hundred years or Governor McLeod Dies In Columbia Columbia, Dec. 11.?Former Gov. ernor Thomaa Gordon McLeod died' here today from complications which followed an attack of influenaa. He was 04 years old. Governor McLeod became interested in public service in his early manhood and for many years was active in. the affairs of this state. Governor McLeod servod two terms as governor. He was first elevated to this office in 1922 and in 1924 was re-elected for his aecond two-year term. He was lieutenant governor from 1907 to 1911. Before election to this office, he served in both houses of the general assembly. He wa?i an orator of outstanding ability. Upon retirement from the governor's. offico in 1927, he entered business, holding responsible positions with insurance firms. He made his home in Columbia during his later years. Before election to the governorship, he 4 had practiced law in Bisliopvillo for a number of years. While he was governor ho was active in behalf of educational development, a highway improvement and equalization of taxes. The 6-0-1 act to give state aid to schools and the "pay-as-you-go" highway act, the latter launching the state on a modern road building program, were passed during his administrations. As governor,* he recommended the commodity taxes, including levies on tobacco, soft drinks, cosmetics and similar articles. In stating his tax policy, he said: "We must not take a backward" step and fair and just distribution of the tax burden means the maintenance of efficiency^!? Of Scotch descent, Mr. McLeod was born at Lynchburg, then in Sumter county, December 17, 1808. His father, William James McLeod, was a merchant and farmer and served as captain in the Civil war. His mother died when he was ten years old. Before her marriage, she was Amanda Rogers, daughter of William Rogers, who came to the Carolines from Connecticut in 1836. Mr. McLeod spent his early years about his father's farm and country store. Later in life, he said: "My early experience in my father's store brought me in contact with all classes of people; and the knowledge of buman nature and the friendly meeting with -people of all kinds and classes appears to have been to me the most useful part of my life training and the foundation certainly o? whatever success I have attained in public life." Mr. McLeod w^s graduated at Wofford college in 1892 and studied law at the University of Virginia. He taught school for two years and was admitted to the bar in 1896. He returned to his old home and took charge of the family's business affaire^ In 1930, he began the practice of law at Bishopville: He had represented Sumter county | in the house of representatives and I in 1902 was elected the first senator from the new county of Lee. His election as lieutenant governor followed in 1906. An orator of recognized talents, Mr. McLeod was in wide demand as a speaker. During the World war period, he spoke in behalf of the Liberty loans, Red Croso and other patriotic activities. During and after his period of public life he was frequently called to address important gatherings. ! He had1 extensive farming interests and was identified with the banking and telephone business in Bishopville. He maintained his attachment for farming throughout his life. During one of the first modern movements to reduce cotton acreage, he was a member of a state central committee for this purpose. In 1902, he married Miss Elizabeth Alford, of Marion county. Four children were born to them: Alford McD., Thomas G., Lucy Wood and Yancey Alford. .Alford M^D. died a few years ago. Mr. McLeod was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Ghurch, 'South, and took a leading part in its activities. I? Jailor Suffers Stroke George Arledge, for a number of yearr the efficient keeper of the Kershaw county jail, wae stricken with paralysis last Saturday morning. Mr. Arledge is originally from West Wateree, where he was engaged in .farming, -fie haa a- host ? friend* throughout the city and county who will regret to hear of hi# ilhieas. His condition is considered aarious. No Christmas Tree For This Season '1 We have been requested by those, who for several years past have been instrumental in Riving1 ? Christmas tree for the poor children of the town and county, that this plan will be discontinued this year. They feel that 4 4 jgj this is no time for a tree andNthat ; : the money can be put to better use by buying groceries for those who are in rx^ed. In co-operation with The Chronicle these citizens will make a drive to push the Coodfeliow'a Club and if you . J9 have not made your contribution do so at once. | 'Beginning with this issue this pa per will discontinue listing the amount? given by each and only give the donor's name and at the end of / ' ..w the list the total amount of money received. This is done for the reason that we wish all to give what they can and become a member of this, ,7~i?J club, that gives so?much choer during the yuletide, to those most deserving. " J Spme have given as much as $5.00 and a membership m supposed to be '''11 one dollar but anything contributed will be most acceptable. , Those who prefer giving dir&tly to some individual family can do so by calling Mrs. W. L. Wright at tele- ^ phono 537 for information along this Contributions this week a*?: Previously reported Cash'" . ? Mrs. W, H. Harris W. ?H. Harris ' " ' ' ,^3 Mrs. J. J. Cunningham, Salisbury, Conn. J. J. Cunningham, .Salisbury, Conn. Mrs. W. J. Mayfleld. ? W. I; Villepigue, Washington, D. C. (H. D. Niles, Jr. \ A. S. Llewellyn., Total, $25 0^. t r; ;^yg| ? Accept Many Pleas At Court Session Jg The December term of tho court of - - ^ general sessions was of short dura- ? tion. No petit jurors were drawn for this term and only pleas of guilty ^ were taken. Judge Townsend presided and Solicitor Spigner was here f to look' after the state's interests. The following cases were disposed of: Melvin Green, plead guilty w housebreaking and larceny and wns sentenced to serve 18 months on .the chain gang. ?- ?n Raleigh Manning, Robert Binder and George Fletcher plead guilty to housebreaking and larceny. Manning got one year on the chain gang. Binder and Fletcher got one year in the state reformatory. Everett Phillips, on a charge of attempted felony, was sentenced to serve seven months ? ?Lee Dutlbar, who caused the death of a negro in the cj-ash of a truck on the Camden-Sumter highway, plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to serve six months on the chain gang. George Hyatt and George Collier,, . housebreaking and larceny, six' months and ten days on the chain gang or penitentiary. Raleigh Manning, Robert Binder,. George Fletcher, Thomas Johnson and Bennie Graham, plead guilty to conspiracy, in attempting to rob a store. Binder and Fletcher got one year in the state reform school for negroes, ' while the others got chain gang sentences. * ! -. o 'r-jaSm Lott Polk and Ted Welsh, charged with violating the prohibition law. ? Polk got a sentence of three months or pay a fine of $100. Welsh got two months or a fine of $50. ' | Minstrel at Hillcrest I There will be a minstrel at the Hillcrest school auditorium Friday night, y December 16th, at eight o'clock. Mr."" Ruddisell will stag^ the minstrel and -J. "'tiff will use practically the same cast that was used in the minstrel in Sumter recently, which was sponsored by the J'. ??.1 Sumter Post of the American Legion. This minstrel will be given for the benefit of the Sumter County Tuberculosis association. Admission will" be twenty-five cents for adults and ten cents for children. ** * -f*n First Baptist Church Notices The following services are ar>nounced at the First Baptist church: Sunday school at 10 o'clock, Mr. C. O. Stogner, superintendent. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Gaston, at 11:15 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject, "John, The ForeTanner/' ~ Evening subject, "The Death of John The Baptist." Prayer and praise service Wednesday evening at 7:30. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening at 5:30. Weekly meeting of ^ teachers and officers Monday evening The public ia cordially invited to attend all the services of this church.