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v.- % * A~"-* r' t ... . ;. ? SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, IS TAG DAY FOR THE CAMDEN HOSPITAL The Camden Chronicle "IJ 1 ' ?==aW^l8yaag^^ III. I I'll ' I! Ill I.,, ItJl II ..I. J. UlU I .1 I 11,1. JJ..II. ?^ ggggsagge^gg?g5gggg?g^gg? VOLUME 44. CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROUNA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1933 NUMBER 47 E ' ' ?? ' , ... g tmmi-m t > RAY WOLFE, RIDING HOTSPUR WINNER FOR A SECOND TIME . . i 5' ?" r 1 IV" 7 * I v*" * " (By John W. Lyman) After an absence of a year the aged chestnut gelding ''Hotspur," 'owned by Mrs. W. Austin Wadsworth, * returned to Springdale-Wednesday afternoon, and for the second time took the feature vent of the day, The Washington's Birthday Plate, two miles over timber. "Hotspur" owes much of his success in the Washington's Birthday classic to that masterful little jockey Raymond Woolfe, of Westfleld, N. J., whose expert skill in handling the veteran "Hotspur," v brought him to the front after a long hard grilling up to th? li^t barrier where, with "Sunset" and t:*Haekenthorpe," all three took the jump-practically together. By swinging his mount wide of the other two horses Woolfe was able to recover "Hotspur" in->good time to rush him over the finish line a winner. Harry D. Kirkover's "Sunset," who ran third last year, outsprinted "Hackenthorpe," who had set the pace almost up to the last two jumps. One of the features'of this race was the remarkable time the horses i made over a heavy track. The timekeeper clicked4 his watch for 4 minutes and S3 seconds, almost a minute faster than last year. "Dream Maker," owned by Ernest L. Woodward, and ridden by Morgan Macey, by no means ran a bad race. It looks as if "Dream Maker" is a good prospect for the future, one to show class ns the season progresses. At the start of the race "Hackenthorpe" started Out to set the pace. "Hotspur" and "Sunset" took it easy and for the first mile were trailing by several lengths. Both Woolfe and Randolph Duffy, who was up on "Sunset," felt satisfied to not tire their mounts in the heavy going. After the first round "Sunset" began to move up, Woolfe seemed to be in no hurry until the last half mile, when "Hotspur" was urged on to where he was in a position to come to even terms at his rider's command. On the swing around towards the last jump "Hotspur" came on even terms with his two fast-going rivals. Just before the trio made the jump Woolfe had put "Hotspur"" a little ahead, both "Hotspur" and ^Sunset" took the last jump about the same time with 'Hackenthorpe" right behind. "Hotspur" was the first to recover and getting into his stride led over the finish line for a clear-cut victory. "Dream Maker" came In fourth followed by Mra. Charles G. Knight's "Top Gallant," who had cut the Cherokee steeplechase over hrfish to enter the timber race. Next in importance was The Cherokee, two .miles over brush* This race has always been an important factor at the Spfingdale Course, ow-] ing to the fact that some of the best brush horses of the year have made their start in it. The race on Wed-j nesday certainly upset the betting: dope, when "My Care," sturdy chest-j nut gelding, owned by Ram's Head Stable, and trained by Carroll Bas; sett, romped home an easy winner. "My Care" was ridden by Ray Woolfe, | who later captured the main event. * "Battleship," owned by Mrs. T. H. Somerville, whose "Tereus" won last year, was a favorite. -This noblelooking entry, a son of the famous "Man o' War," was by no means equal to the speed of "Dr. Rankin," owned by Mrs. Alfred Nathan, Jr., of I Deal, N. J., and was not to be com Pared to that of the winner. Carroll Bassett gave "Battleship" as classy I a^ ride as a horse could wish, but I "Battleship" proved just a battleship I compared to the two torpedo destroyI ers as to speed. Where "Tereus" proved such a faI vorite last year, "Optimist," a British I thoroughbred, brought to this coun try last summer by Gerald Balding, . and now the property of Wilbur B. Ruthrauff, \.l the Rumson Club, N. J., held the attention of those'who ^Bknow their horse flesh. "Optimist" came to Camden a short time ago with a notable record of three wins, two seconds and one fourth. Entering the big, speedy bay gelding ia phe Cooltpring, four, furlongs on the P?t, proved a notable start. The Wuthrauif entry wae by no means tanning against a class of "set-ops." Bertainly such well-known flat "speed- < as Warner Baltasst's "White Afbtiiing* and Carroll ? ? . ..? ' Peacock" have won n?ny races agalnst a notable Held. "Optimist," under the expert eye of Gerald Balding, was in excellent condition. He might be looked upon as |>eing in "the pink" by the race he rttp^ Charlie White gAve "Optimist" aii excellent ride, holding his mount back until coming'down the stretch. "Optimist" was ready for a burst of speed within a second's notice. He finished about two length's ahead of "White Lightning," and four in front of "Peacock," who did not seem to be in the best condition for a heavy track. No race meet at Camden would be complete without Carroll Bassett ricting a winner. This popular Jersey lad, hailing from Summit, had a notable record last year and his piloting to a clean-cut victory his own trained entry, "Ladala," in The Knight's Hill, six furlongs, was received with keenest delight by the huge gallery. "Ladala" was in her best spring condition. Once her "ladyship" got started, she showed nothing but vanishing hefcfcj to "White Lightning," Mrsu Geraldyn Redmond's grey gelding, "O," and Messrs. Ruthrauff's and Metcalf*s new entry, "John Brown." During the race "0," who was being skilfully ridden by Regan McKinney, became pocketed between "Ladala" and "White Lightning." It was there that the grey entry of Mrs, Redmond was forced to lose so much ground he could not recover. A few yards from the finish lone, "Ladala" nosed out "White Lightning" for a clean cut win. "O" was gaining on both horses when he crossed the line. Van Zandt Knight celebrated his first victory over " The Springdale Course when his polo pony "Noralessi", won The Kamchatka, beating George T: Little's "Cynthia" ridden by Kirby Tupper, and Gerald Balding's "Barreau." The weather was ideal. Just enough "ting" in the air to cause the horses to do their best. The track was rather heavy owing to the heavy rains of Monday. Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their March meeting on Friday, March 3rd at Legion headquarters on DeKalb street at 4 p. m. Dr. C. F. Wimberly will be there and deliver an address on an interesting subject. Mrs. .Sam Karesh and Mrs. Leon Schlosburg will be joint hostesses for the afternoon and they urge all members to be present and bring a new member if possible as this year's membership mark has not yet been reached. ML Pisgah Baptist Church. There will be services at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist ehurch next Sunday as follows: Bible school at 10 a. m., preaching service at 11 a. m. on the subject, "The Man who Prayed in Hell." IB. Y. P.< U. at 6:30 p. m. We wish also to announce that the annual W. M. U.* meeting of the Kershaw Association will be held with Mt. Pisgah church next Saturday, beginning at 10 o'clock. We are expecting a large attendance and a great meeting. We urge that every W. M. U. organization send a large delegation. Pray that the spirit of God may lead us. We cordially invite the public to worship with us.?'Luther Knight, Pastor. ?. ? . . t. Baptist Church Services The following services are announced at the First Baptist church for Sunday, February 26 as follows: Sunday school at 10 o'clock, with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge. Public worship conducted by the pas-' tor, J. B. Caston, nt 11:16 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. At the morning hour Dr. Brooke will speak and at the evening hour the pastor will use the subject: "The Right Use of Time." Weekly teacher's meeting oh Monday evening at 7,80 o'clock. Midweek prayer and prhise service Wednesday evening ht 8 o'clock. B. Y. P. U. Sunday eveningNat 6:80. Tlie.-annaal meeting of the Baptist Woman's -Sessionary Union of the Kershaw Association will meet with Mt. Plagah church next Saturday, February 26, at 10 o'clock. It is hoped that our church may be well represented. " - -j-- ?* / The public is cordially invited vo attend tba services of this church. / 1 Former Citizen ^ Dies in Charlotte W. J*. McCoy, for many years an outstanding merchant of this city and prominent in philanthropic and community acuities, died in the Memorial hospital in Richmond, Virginia, last night, at 8:15 o'clock, Mr. MfcC6y was 57 years old. He had been ill, for sovetfal months and seriously ill for the last two week?. He underwent an operation at the Richmond hospital about two weeks ago and his condition had grown, constantly worse since that time. Mrs, McCoy and their two daugh* ( tors, Mrs. J. J. Prause and Mrs. Richard Cannon, Jr., were with him when he died. Mr. McCoy came to Charlotte in 1895. Four years later he formed the W. T. McCoy company, which was for many years one of the leading furniture stores of the city. He was head of this company until it went out of business about two years ago. ; - Mr. McCoy was at one time president of the Charlotte Merchants association. He was a member of the Charlotte Country club, the .Myers Park club, and of various other ori ganizations. He was also a member y of the Myers Park Presbyterian c church. \ Mr.J^Coy; came to Charlotte from v Camden, S. C. He is survived by L Mrs. McCoy; two daughters, Mrs, u Prause, of this city, and MrB. Cannon, Of Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, J. B. McCoy and Henry McCoy, of Cam, dten, S. C., and C. "R. McCoy, of Charlotte; and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Brannon, of Camden. Although Mr. McCoy was quiet about his charity work and never told of the many philanthropies in which he was interested ,he was known as one of the most generous men in the city and as a man who could be depended upon to do his part or more in community activities planned for the betterment of the city. He was a contributor of funds for Westminister Presbyterian church, the Alexander Home, Barium Springs Orphanage, Queens-Chicora college, the Myers Park Presbyterian church and other organizations. ^ In his business connections, he became known as one of the leading furniture men of the south as well as of Charlotte. He built up his business so that people came to his store from a radius of many miles to purchase furnishings for their homes. In his patriotic feeling for this section, he took active part in patronizing home industries and his store often featured the products of Carolina furniture manufacturers. . , ilp^pfcCoy's home had been at 1106 Queens road for many years. Mrs. MeOoy was, before her marraige, Miss Willie Beckton of this dayV ChArldtte Observer. N . - ? ... .... Senators Here for Races A number of state senators including Senators R. M. Cooper, J. J. Dorn, P. H. McEachern, J. C. Long, J. D. Parlor, W. H. Nicholson, I. C. Harrison, Carroll D. Nance, R. P. Searson, and Mrs. Searson, Edgar A. Brown, and Lane L. Bonner, reading clerk, and Lieutenant governor James O. Sheppard were among those who witnessed and enjoyed the Washington's birthday races at Springdale Course. . . * r c. ****** 1 Hospital Funds Running Low * It was reported at the February meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Camden Hospital there was at that/dAte $2,100.00 due in bills, with only $612.00 on hand to pay same. No receipts are expected in any great amount until April and the receipts of current pay patients are very small. Methodist Church Next Sunday )*' United workers will meet in the main auditorium at 10 o'clock, and the Men's Bible Class will meet in the Sunday school auditorium. All the departments will meet promptly at 10 o'clock. \ Preaching by the pastor at 11:15 a. m. Theme: "^The Remedy for Our Ills." This Will be a sequef to the mesasge last Sunday. Epworth League will meet at 7 p. m. This is fifteen minutes later formerly. Preaching at 7:45 p. m. by the pastor. Theme: Evangelistic, with song service of 25 minutes, with pipe organ, piano, violin and trumpet accompenimant. Let ?, rally to th? ntfht service.. Come end you will enjoy it. Episcopal Church to Observe Lent t> The word Lent is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, which means Spring. The custom of keeping Lent <is a period of preparation for Easter is of very early origin. It is mentioned by different writers in the Post-Apostolic period as a common custom and probably had its origin with the Apostles. It is explicitly commanded by the 5th canon of the Council of Nicaea in 825. The popular name of Ash-Wednesday, the (ftrst day of Lent, comes from the former custom of putting a cross of ashes on the forehead in token of penitence and humility. The day before Ash-Wednesday is o popularly known as Shrove Tuesday because formerly penitents were accustomed to seek on that day to be shriven of their sins, that is to have them forgiven. The.day before Ash-Wednesday is also known as Carnival day? the word Carnival meaning "farewell to flesh." ^ A six weeks period of intensive Spiritual effort, called Lent, has been observed by the vast majority of Christians from the earliest days of the Christian era down to the present. After the reformation amodg certain groups of Christians the observance of Lent fell into disuse, but in recent years its observance has greatly increased among these groups. Lent is observed not because it is commanded by the Bible, because it is not; not because the Church commands it, not because it is an ancient custom, but becaues so many millions of Christians have found it so helpful. We should be making intensive spiritual effort all the year, and - not just for six weeks of Lent?but do we? A thousand forces are pulling us away from Christ, and it is of the greatest importance that at least once a year we stop and take j stock of ourselves, and for six weeks J make a. concentrated effort to find our way back on the road on which Christ would have us travel. It is so easy to lose our way and not even be aware of it. i The Episcopal church will observe Lent this year as usual. Ash-Wednesday falls this year on March first and Easter on April 16. During that ' period there will be a special service in the church each day during the week except Saturday. The schedule of these services will be printed and distributed as widely as possible, and also will be published in the papers, f* The Episcopal church extends a cordial invitation to the members of all the other churches in Camden to attend any of these services. We, who have experienced the great value of Lent cannot but hopei and pray for the day when it will be observed each year by the whole community. V . ? .v .v .N'.H'IH .. V .V !. Good Crowd Attended Services A j The anniversary services held at Mt. Moriah Baptist church Sunday afternoon were well attended. Rev. J. P. Caston, of the First Baptist church, delivered the anniversary sermon and old time spirituals pleased the audience. While th**?im of money raised did not come ujHfco the goal they had set, still the paator and congregation are very thankful for the neat sum received and Rev. Boykin and his congregation wish The Chronicle to thank all those wjso^ook part and helped by their prseedee and their contributions. First Week Jurors March Civil Court Thef first week of civil court will convene Monday, March 18, with Judge E. C. Dennis, of Darlington, presiding. The jury commissioners met Tuesday morning and the following jurors were drawn to serve for [.the first week: B. W. Marshall, Mendel L. Smith, Jr., J. M. Little, ^T. B. Bruce, E. P. Trnesdale, Lr L&vfcreftcb Whitaker, J. J. Tolbert, N. C. Boykin, J. A. Watts, W. A. Marshall, C. T. Swann, M. L. Raley, -af Camden; N. C. Jones, S. A. Jones,'*T?T C. Stover, Walter Hunter, A, W. Willis, William Arthur Caathen, E/ W. Croxton, Boyd West, Z. A. Catoe, J. fl. Vincent, T. L. Catoe, B. W. Horton, of ftsrshaw; J. Wesley Boone, D. D. Trues dale, J. R. Jordan, of Westville; S. D. Hilton, J. E. Davis, of Beth one; John Anderson, H. C. Stokes, of Cessatt; Lb B. Nelson, of Blauey; C,_V. Hammond, of 8toaeboro; J, B. $raith, of liberty Hill; John A. Ward, I* I. Onion, of Logo#, " Frank H. Arrants Dies In Antioch v i > . ' Frank H. Arrants, life-long resident of Kershaw county, died in the Antioch section. Saturday afternoon at 6 o'clock. Mr. Arrants was 66 years of age and had been active in the affairs of the county up to a few years ago when he lost his eyesight. He was tho fjrst demonstration agent in Kershaw county and did a great work among the farmers of his county, and lent his services freely in putting on Kershaw county's first fair. He was an interesting conversationalist and knew the county about as well as any other resident. He was a kind-hearted gentleman and numbered his friends in all sections of the county. He was the designer and builder of the ill-fated-Cleveland school house in which so many people lost their lives. Mr. Arrants was twice married and; is survived by his second wife and two adopted sons and one daughter. He lost an adopted son in the Cleveland school Are. * I Funeral services occurred at Antioch church Sunday afternoon with Rev. John T. Littlejohn, assisted by Rev. Mr. Jones, officiating. Pallbearers serving were Lonnie King, Boykin M. McCaskill, George W. Campbell, Edward W. Barnes, Pete Peoples and Robert B. Blyther. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Kornegay Funeral Home. / Reynolds Killed By Negro At LugoiT Heyward Reynolds, aged 80, a white farmer of the Lugoff section, was shot and almost instantly killed at Lugoff early Saturday night by a negro known as Albert "Dad" Carlos. The shooting occurred in front of Jordan's store and is said to have been caused by the fact that Carlos, who was dunking, was cursing and that Reynolds went out and told Mm to cease. I The negro is said to have fired four shots at close range, only one of which took effect in the back of Reynolds, who, after walking to the store,, fell and expired soon afterwards. The negro made his escape temporarily, but Sheriff McLeod and Deputy Cooley were on the scene a few minutes afterwards and, with the assistance of L. I. Guion, soon had the negro under arrest. He was ^picked up in the road leading to his house and was said to have been in an exceedingly drunken condition. Carlos worked on the Guion farm., . Reynolds was a married man and is survived by his wife and several children; also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds. A^kn inquest was held and the verWW*..Ado>tha effect that Reynolds came to his death by pistol' shot in the , hands of Albert Carlos. The funeral and burial of Reynolds was held' at Pine Grove Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Presbyterian Church Services Sunday, February 26. A. Douglas .MoArn, pastor. Church school 10 a? m. Morning worship 11:15. Junior Club 8:30. Young Peoples' Forum 7:80. Intermediate Club Saturday evening 7:30. Midweek service Wednesday evening 7:80. The public is cordially invited to these services. Seed Loan Blanks Have Not Come rApplication blanks for seed loans for 1933 have not yet been recieved by the county agent.' However, they are expected to be here about the Just of this month. Just as soon as they db arrive I will notify the people of me county by newspapers and otherwise. I I make this statement at this time because hundreds of farmers have been inquiring at my office each week lately wanting to make applications for seed, feed and fertilizer loans. A.S soon as the application blanks' do come I will do everything possible J to help each farmer who desires to put in his application.?Henry D. j Green, County Agent. Chicken Supper The ladies of Bethany Baptist church of Westville are having a chicken supper at L. C. Clyburn's hall Friday night, February 24, for the benefit of the Sunday school wxmia. The jmhHc is cordially incited. The committee is composed of juS A- B"" W. H. Siokw and Mm Daine Hilton. Venerable Citizen Passes On Friday .Charles John Shannon, venerable and highly esteemed citizen of Cemdeh, died at his residence on Mackey ' street at an early hour last Friday ^ morning after a lingering illneaa. He was born in this city in thb houae now owned by Miss Jane Swoijda on t Lyttleton street, April 5, 1846, aq,d was 87 years of ago at the time of t his passing. While Mr. Shanbn never affiliated himRolf with any other than the Democratic party, he had the unique distinction of having served as postmaster at Camden under four presidents?Cleveland, Taft, McKinley and Wilson. He was first appointed to ? serve out the unexpired term of General J. B. Kershaw, under whom he served as assistant postmaster, when the postoffice was located on old Law Range. All in all he served as postmaster for 21 years and resigned in 1919 on account of failing health.' While not serving as post- master he was engaged in farming. He was always courteous and polite to all and numbered his friends by his acquaintances, truly a gentleman of the old school. He entered the Confederate army at the early age of seventeen, enlisting April, 1863, and served until April, 1865, as a member of Company A, 2nd South Carolina cavalry. He was in Hampton's Legion serving as a scout under Bob Shiver. Mr. Shannon was the last surviving son of the late Colonel William M. Shannon and Henrietta McWillie Shannon, and was one of a family of thirteen children. Three brothers, William M. Shannon, Adam M. Shannon and Allison fi. Shannon, having predeceased him. 'He was married December 20, 1866, to Miss Mary Kershaw at the home of her father,? the late General Joseph B. KershawJ-J Surviving are his widow and the following sons and daughters: J. Kershaw Shannon, W. M. Shannon ,of Camden; Mrs. A. iS. Heyward, of Yemassee; Mrs. Harriet S. Steedman, of Camden; Randolph W. Shannon, of Jefferson; Mrs. J. S. Black{well, of Camden; Mrs. C. Guy Guni ter, of Greenville; Mrs. F. W. Lachijcotte, of Charlotte; and Charles J. Shannon, 3rd, of Savannah, Ca. Sisters surviving are: Mrs. William E. Johnson, Mrs. Ida S. Heath, of Camden; Mrs, W. D. Boykin, of Sumter. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon - from Grace Episcopal church at 5 o'clock, with six grandsons, Charles H. Zemp, James DaLoache, Shannon1' Blackwell, David Blackwell, Joe Shannon and John K. deLoach as active pallbearers. Death of Mrs. Pierce. The friends of Mrs. A. Martin Pierce, especially those in Csmdss,were stricken with sadness to learn of her recent death at her home to New Bedford, Massachusetts. During the past thirty-five years aha made occasional visits to Camden where she had acquired close and constant friendships. To the Ja?t she felt such interest in this community that she became a steady subscriber to The Chronicle. Her removal breaks heartfelt ties with those wha knew her intimately. Special Music at Methodist Church Newell Wimberly will render a violin solo Sunday morning, "Souvenir," with Mrs. James Gaady accompanying. This is voted by musicians to be one of th efinest selections ever written for the violin. This will be an unusual feature for the morning service at the Methodist church. Dr. Henry Deas and family and L. H. Deas, of Charleston, attended the races here Wednesday. Popular Member Of Tourist Colony Dies Camden friends of Theodore Ross, who vras here^ fior the- if inter at irts ^ home on north Broad street, were shocked to learn of his death Monday afternoon about A o'clock. IDs -?was stricken with a heart attack and died before medical aid could reach him. Mr. Ross was a retired business man and was a native of Cemdtn, Maine. He had made many friend# since coming to Camden, where he warn popular with tourtets as well as townspeople. He is survived by his widcw^and^one dangh