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I m Tut? J2,appy new year. kiT'IHE Camden Chronica f j* I ?_ 11 1,1111 1 CAMDEN. SOUTH rion. ?. ~ ' ^ i _ MmA Foilf PageS ___ FRIDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1934 ' NUMBER 40 ' Many Visitors ; In Cottage .Colony (By Sally Rroomell) On New Year's Day JKarl P. Abbott ris opening the Kirkwood Hotel, where much renovating and decorating lia* been done. The outside of the hotel ban received two coats of white paint as well as the cottages. The inside has been painted and papered and the interior decorating changed. Mrs. W. Willis Wilder of Savannah, Ga., is the hostess for her fourth season 4 ut the Kirk wood. Frank W. Hunt is manager. Tommy llarmojn of the^lontciair Golf Club is again the "jjHBat the Kirkwood links, assisted t^Joe Patell i of New York. Several new tees have been built and the course is in fine condition. It has been open to the public since December 2Q. The Kirkwood Stables also have been open for some time. With twenty-eight horses to start the seas-, on, more will be brought here as the demand increases. Mr. Abbott states/ that indications are Camden will have the beet season in several years. Already reservations at the Kirkwood are much greater than they have been in De cember of recent years. Among the old friends and new who will arrive at the Kirkwood on New Year's Day for the season, or several weeks are: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burke, of Marlboro, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potter, of West Warwick, R. I.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Hiers, of Drexel Hill, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Squiers, of G-rosse Point, Mich.; Mrs. Louis I,. Ix>rillard, of Newport, R. I.; Mr. rind Mrs. Joseph Wintenbotham and Mrs. F. G. -Sikes, of Summit, N. J.; Mrs. W. E. Ritchie, of Chicago will, arrive January 15. .Mr. and Mns. Samuel Russell are! having a paper chase at "Millbank"! or Monday. j J. North Fletcher, of Warrenton, | Vs., has arrived for the season with' stable. Randolph K. Duffy, of Middleburgh, j Ya., is here with his horses. The community children's Christ-1 mas Party on Christmas Eve was | most successful, with over one hun-( <ired little ones attending, some with their mothers. The old Court House j was lavishly decorated by Mrs. John' Dcvine with pine-boughs, holly, wreaths, red Christmas bells, candles! at the windows, garlands of greens,! ar.d with a brightly-illuminated and! decorated Christmas tree as the cen-1 Uv of attraction, the scene was like1 fairyland to the young guests. The' Rev. and .Mrs,- Francis Graighiil, Jr., were in charge of the"prov gram, assisted by Mrs. Clifton McFarland and the Misses Barbara' Hickox, Susan Kennedy, Tomasia: Guthrie, Lucy Kirkland and Emily! Pitts. Miss Caroline Richardson was' a competent "mistress of ceremonies." Mr. Craighill spoke briefly to the children about the meaning of Christmas and they sang Christmas hymns in the light of the glowing tree. Fivey year-old Alice Cameron sang clearly and sweetly the verses of "Away in the Manger," with Miss Tommy Guthrie's kindergarten class from Grace Church Sunday School singing the chorus. When it was time for the important ceremony of presenting the gifts from ur.der the huge tree, Mr. Crnighill was surprised to receive the first one, a present from Moultrie Burns' class of boys. Every child went away happy with a toy, a box of candy, oranges and apples. Another Christmas party which brought happtness to many, was the j annual affair given by Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Marvin at Hobkirk Inn on f hristmas afternoon for the children ?f their colored employees, sixtyirfight of them in all, which was the ' twentieth anniversary of the event. A mysterious Santa Claus distributed gifts from his pack;* to < the youngsters gathered around a huge, beautifully lighted and trimmed Christmas tree, with plenty of oranges and candy for alL The singing of Christmas carols and spirituals w followed, which was much enjoyed by the Hobkirk guests. Then the children had their party of ice cream and cake. I he Christmas decorations at Hobkirk are unusually beautiful, consisting of great garlands of smilax, holi wreaths and branches, pine-boughs with the huge cones still attached, Pomsettias and red candles. The two ne holly-trees on the front lawn are 1 uminaterf with numerous tiny color?d lights. ^ A drag-hunt of the Camden Hunt ounds will be held Saturday from Cabin on the Weeks plantation airview." Mr. and <Mn. Lament uommkfc wilt give t**akfatt V ' - ;-T- ? - - i' ' < iv at their home on New Year's Day j after the hunt, which will assemble j at The Kennels. McKee and Newton. Boykin, students" at the Fessendon School, near Boston, are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton C. Boykin. Frank Abbott, a student at Mercerburg Militaa-y Academy, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl P. Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Jarvis gave a cocktail party and dinner recently at Court Inn where they are spending the winter. Among their guests Mr. and Mrs. Dw-ight Partridge and her mother, Mrs. Benjamin Ticknor, of Groat Barrington, Mass., Russell L. Engs, Samuel F. Engs, 2nd, Dr. and Mrs. J. Dodge Peters, Mr. and Mrs. A. Rea Ball, and Langdon Peters. Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis gave a dinner 'Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wright, of Peaneck, N. J., and Miss Frances Dillingham, of New York, are here for Christmas. The Misess Betty and Judy Blanch ard of Hulett, L. I., are spending the holidays with their mother,- Mrs. Charles G. Moller. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Williamson of Pinehurst, N. C. passed Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Moller of Jericho, Ij. I., who have the Boykin cottage here for the season. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Maxwell of Port Jefferson, N. Y., stopped at Hobkirk Inn, returning from Orlando, Fla., to spend Christmas at home. Norman Armstrong of White Plains, N. Y., spent several days there. Mrs. Campbell Steward, of Goshen, N. Y., who has opened her winter home here, gave a luncheon Sunday. Mrs. Ward C. Belcher who went North to spend Christmas with her f i--?: T ? ct -f iuiu?ij, lo leaving uanuai j u iui ifornia and will return to Camden about the middle of February. She is staying at the Carlyle Hotel in New York. Miss Jane Chase, of Seattle, Wash., is spending some time here with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Chase. Mr. and Mrs. JfOTmyL. Weeks gave an eggnogg on Christmas day, for about fifty guests. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Coogan of Phillipsburg, N. J., spent Christmas at Court Inn. They came here to visit their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Whitnker and family, who unfortunately, have been ill for the past few* days. Mr. and Mrs. Walton Ferguson are giving a fox hunt at "Chancefield Plantation" today under the leadership of their English huntsman* Poole. A hunt breakfast will follow. Mr. and Mrs. Hdward Mayhew Whiting, of Pine Orchard, Conn., are spending a few weeks at Court Irm. Miss Sara K. Kirk, of .Trenton, N. J., spent Christmas at Court Inn. Miss Kirk is head of the Social Service (Department of the New Jersey (State i^EUeent visitors at Hobkirk In L.-?: .5. - -- were: Mrs. M. G. Conner, of Hudson Falls, N. Y., en route to St. Petersburgrh, Mr, and Mrs. J. F. Maxwell of Port Jefferson, N. Y., also en route to Florida, Norman Armstrong of White Planus and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Williams of Utica. Numerous members of the cottage colony entertained Saturday evening at the masquerade damce held at Dixie Boykin's Supper Club. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Rhodes entertained for their holiday guests, Colonel Allen. Briggs, U. S. A., and G. H. Chapman, of Memphis, Team., Mr. and Mrs. John L. Weeks for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Megear, of Babylon, L. I., Mts. Alice Marye for her son, John Richardson, of Newburgh, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. D. Walter Mabee for Mrs. Vassar Baker of Ballston Spa, N. Y., and Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Munroe Smith of Atlanta, Ga. Others with guests were Edwin Guy, of Boston, Mrs. Isabelle Hill, of New York City, Mrs. Woods Robinson, Mrs. Howard Dcwes, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Tucker, Mrs. Jesse Spaulding of New York City, and George Brunson. Among the masqueraders were the Misses Dolly Singleton, Helen Savage, Caroline Richardson, Hallie Carson and Susan Kennedy. Miss Alice Robinson gave a large tea Saturday afternoon in honor of the former Mies Phyllis Garrison, whose marriage to Frank Woo ten took place Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Knight gave a supper party Sunday evening after the polp game at "Cool Springs." Mrs. Cato Glover, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. John Hill, of New York, who are visiting relatives here, have been much feted during the past week. 'Miss Susan Kennedy gave a supper party Christmas night for forty-five guests in honor of the former Miss Phyllis Oarrison. Mr. and Mrs. Walton: Ferguson gave a luncheon foe the young couple Wednesday. Douglae Kennedy, of Duke UniverFity is spending the holidays with his parehta, Mr. aod Mrs. A. Dalton Kennedy. "Dick" Jenkins Hurt in Crash A near fatal accident occurred Christmas day shortly after noon, when young "l)ick" Jenkins crashed his motorcycle near the intersection of Broad and Walnut streets. Young Jenkins was driving his motorcycle south on Broad street when a ear with colored occupants turned . across I Broad street into Walnut, lie is said | to have been waving at some friends, when the crash came, lie was thrown over tilie car and violently to the paving, his jaw striking first. Witnesses picked him up and rushed him immediately to the hospital, where it is said he had suffered a crushed nose, broken jaws and dislocated teeth. It is not thought that he suffered any internal injuries and surgeons hold out hope for his recovery. Richard Furman Jenkina, is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jenkins and graduated from the Camden high school in June of this present year. He was a member of the Camden high; school foot ball team for several years playing center the lust year. Hd' is a popular and manly young fellow, .being Camden's representative for the circulation department of the Charlotte Observer. His misfortune brought grief to his large circle of friends throughout the city, where he is held in high esteem. To Charlotte Observer Subscribers The subscribers of The Charlotte Observer in Camden are requested to telephone either The Camden Chronicle or The Wateree Messenger office if they fail to get their Observer promptly, while Richard Jenkins, representative is unable to see after their delivery, he being ill in the hospital. Bandits Get Payroll; Four Men Arrested Four men art haul to hove held up a pay roll car Wednesday morninK which was transporting around $18,000 from l^aaicaster to Chester and made away with the entire amount. Bhots were fired at the tires auui the occupants of the payroll car made to take to the woods, while the alleged robbers made their temporary escape. ] The hold-up occurred about four, miles west of I Lancaster on the I Lancaster Cheater highway. The pay roll car was being driven by T. S. Thur-j mail, accompanied by I). W. Furr and the money was in chafge of Walter White, employee of the Spring's mill pay-master's office. Word came from Charlotte Thurs-1 day morning that three men had been arrested. Thanks to the quick work of Lancaster and Charlotte officers. The three Charlotte men' are said to have confessed and implicated Thurman, the driver of the car. A crock of silver weighing: approximately sixty pounds had been recovered and officers are hopeful of finding tihe remainder of the money. The three Charlotte men are held in jail at Charlotte, while Thurmam is being held in the Lancaster jail. Good Seal Sale The people of this community were very generous in buying Christmas Health Seals this year. Many however have not yet sent in their money in exchange for the seals or have not returned the seals' which they were not able to buy. We have to account for the seals that were mailed out and we respectfully request that all who received them please send in the return letter at once. We wish to thank all who assisted in the sale this year by taking the seals and the health bonds. In a later issue of this paper a complete statement of the sale' will bo given. At The Methodist Church The regular service will be held at 11:15 A. M. We are not announcing our subject, but we expect our good people to be there for the .closing out services of the Old Year. | We have something very special for our people Sunday morning. Do not miss it.?C. F. Wimberly, pastor. Good Fellows Club Previously reported for membership in the Good Fellows Club is $4.00. To this amount the following names have been added: Miss Margaret Bumet, Mrs. L. C. Proctor, *H. S. Porter and Mrs. E. N. McDowell making ,a total of $8.00 turned in to the Chronicle on this drive. Rob Owner Of Two Slot Machines ! Two young white men, members of : prominent Camden families placed in the city prison early Tues- j day morning, charged with having held up a Night Club, four miles east of Camden and jobbed it of two slot machines. The elder of the two is said to have driven the car to the place and called a negi'o servant to the door, after all guests luid goivel He forced the negro at the point of a gun into the back , of the ear, where he was held captive by the younger man while the theft was made. The negix> and slot machine were driven to a point north of Camden, where the negio was put out of the car and ordered to "beat it." When the negro got out he walked to the back of tihe car and was taking the number of the car, whereupon the driver backed over him knocking him to the ground. Returning to a point in th? northern part of the city, the work of tearing the machine? apart was begum. A northern resident hearing the noise called the police departpvent anxl officer Alva Rush and an assistant responded. The elder- of the two made his get-away, but a shot fired at the younger caused him to stop. He is said to have admitted his guilt and on his person was found around $12 in 25 cent pieces. He implicated the elder man and a warrant was issued for both and htey were released under bond in t'he sum of $500. Slot machines being outlawed the elder of the two young men' is said to have been preying upon them promiscuously within the city and outlying districts and it is estimated that no less than fifteen machines j have Ixen stolen by him and robbed of their content??one loot having ! ' 'netted him around fifty dollars. j The owners have so far been afraid I to make an outcry, but it is said his ! latest hold venture will cause a prose? .... cut ton to he pushed to the limit. Well-Known Negro Died Thursday [ Eugene IT. Dibble, life-long colored I citizen of Camden, died at his home i near the Jackson school at an early ' hour Thursday morning. Eugene 1 Dibble was over eighty years of age land for the past half century has i been connecter! with Camden's busi| ness interests. 'He had accumulated j quite a lot of Main and DeKalb street ; properties. For a long while he had I been engaged in the grocery business, j but of late years had been in failing health and had confined -his activities to his real estate holdings. Dibble is survived by his widow, several children and two brothers. No funeral arrangements had been announced. Owing to a rush to get to press a more extended notice of the passing of this worthy colored citizen will appear at a later date. Tampa Tribune Man Here Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. McDowell, and children of Tampa, Fla., have been holiday guests of relatives in Camden and Bethune. Mr. McDowell is connected with the advertising department of the Tampa Tribune, Florida's leading morning newspaper. The Tribune on iSunday, December 9, issued a mammouth eighty-page, booster edition, profusely illustrated, telling of Florida's claims for homeseekers and especially as to climate. It was a most creditable edition and we are indebted to the Tribune management for a copy of the big edition. t iW - _ 1 _ J,-_ _ a.- . -I ' - ?( . .. ??? ii*iu ? iu/ue l uu ai, macK ? expense when we recalled the cartoon on the front page. It was one depicting a Northern home owner shoveling snow from his door, while the cartoon beneath was a Floridian lounging on his sunny veranda inviting his Northern friend, "Why don't you come down to the nations sun porch this winter, Old Top?" And the next day following the paper's publication, believe it or not, the first snow fell in Tampa in fortyeight years, the fruit and vegetables were all killed by a freeze. Presbyterian Church Notices Sunday, December 30 services announced by A. Douglas Me Am, pastor. Church school 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11:15. Vesper senvice Sunday evening at seven o'clock telling the story, "Why The Chimes Rang" with beautiful slides. The public is cordially invited. Small Paper This Week The Chronicle comes to its readers in reduced form this week. It is being held down to four pages on account of the force taking the Christmas holidays. It will come to its readers in regular site next week. News of Interest In And Near Bethune Bel-hums Dec. Muny little children were made liai)])y t?n Monday .afternoon, when they were given toys, fruits aiul candies by old Santa I'laus at the beautiful cotnrftunity Christmas tixx? at the hall park. Committees from the three churches were vary careful that no child in the com munity should Ik* forgotten. A short and appropriate devotional was conducted hy the Rev. J. K. Williams und the Rev. W. U. J or man. Christmas carols were sung before the presents were delivered. A large crowd was present to enjoy this happy occasion made possible by the kind people of the place. Mrs. 1). M. Mays and children have gone to Homestead, Florida to spend the holitlays with Mrs. Mays' sister. Mrs. Lawrence A. McDowell an i children, of Tampa, Fla., arrived Sunday night to spend the holidays with the former's parents, Mr. und Mrs. W. A. McDowell. Miss Carrie Yarbrough has gorie to Trenton, Term., to visit her sister, Mrs. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Mark King ami sens are spending several days with relatives here. "Cy" Mitchel, of Greenville was the Christ mas guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. McLaurin. The B. Y. 1*. U. boys and girls enjoyed a social at the home of Miss Josephine Smith (Saturday evening. M iss Mary Brannon, of Columbia, is visiting her parents, the B. W. Brannons. Mrs. Maud Watts had a delightful family reunion this week with her 'children and grandchildren all at j home. Miss Frances Severance, who teaches in Holly Hill is ut home for the j vacation period. I The Rev. J. N. T. Keels, pastor of the Bethune Presbyterian church, has gone to Columbia to sjiend the Chrisli mas season with his parents. | Mr. and Mrs. Grier Gordon and j small son spent Christmas with t he. I Z. P. Gordons. June Truesdell, who Jius been in Anderson for some time and Miss ; Margaret Truesdell of (^ueens-Chicora are with their parents, Dr. E. Z. True.Mlell and Mrs. Truesdell. ! Alvin Clyhurn and Ix-e Morgan, I who a'-o pH-ttled in Arrxirrson arc- at home for several days, i .Miss Mary Alice Baker, Agnes Scott College; Miss Mary Ellen Mcllaturin, Flora McDonald; .Misses Theln\a Da vies and Ix>rena McDonald ami Paschal McLaurin, Appulachain State College; Misses Mary B. Ratcliff, Marguerite Foster and Elsie .Mae . Hammond, Withrop; John E. Wil liams, Furman; Ivoander Helms ami Clifton Severance, (Memson; Robert i King, Bailey Military Institute are jail at their respective homes for the j holidays. t Dr. C. E. Braswell, Mrs. Braswell and children spent Christmas day with Mrs. Bras well's mother near Y^adesi boro, N. C. , i Miss Mary King, who teaches in Olivia, North Carolina is>/w\ith her parents, the E. B. Kings. I \ Mr. and Mrs. John Mun^o anYj chilidren are visiting re la ti vest in Lancasiter. V \ Miss Catherine Bird, of GasUmia\is | spending the holidays with hv? pat| ents here. \ Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Clyburn small son are visiting in Easley this' week. To Play For Trophy Beginning Sunday, December 30th the two Camden, polo teams will play a series of threel games, the winner of the two to receive the John DeVine bowl, a trophy presented by Mrs. John DeVine. The first game will be played on Number Two Polo Field at 3 p.*m. Those on tihe town team will be: Henry Savage, Jr., C. P. DuBose, Jr., Ralph Little and M. L. Smith, Jr. On the country team will be: Charles Robinson, Kirby Tupper, Ancrum Boykin, Jr., and Joe Bates. Substitutes will be: Charles Little, Walton Ferguson and referee?Major Grove Cullum. Baptist Church Services The following services are announced at the First Baptist church for week beginning December 30: Sunday school at 10 o'clock with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge, public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston at 11:15 A. M. and 8 P. M. Morning subject: "The Lord's Supper," or "Significance Of The Sacraments." Evening subject: "The Growth Of The Child Jesus." Teacher's meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30, Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7.30. B. Y. P. U. Tuesday evening at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services of this church. "Why The Chimes Rang" This lovely Christmas story will be 'told with beautiful steriopticon slides Sunday evening, December 30 at seven o'clock at the Presbyterian church. The public is invited. To Hold Examination The Civil "Service Commission will hold an examination at the Camden Poet Office for Postmaster at Bethune, S. C. Closing date for applications is January 4, 1MB. f ' ' ~ "V Government May Buy Large Area Here Ht?r home time negotiations huve been underway in an effort to have tiie hcderal Government purchase a large tract of land in Kerahaw County ami replace the |>eople effected on ivetter lands. This effort "has now gone far enough that it seems probable that Kershaw County will get the project, possibly with u similar area adjoining on the Chesterfield County side. It is proposed that the government purchase from 100,000 to 130,000 acres of the |KM>rest or submarginal land in Kerahaw County. The location has not yet been definitely decided upon. In order to secure this large project for this county, it will be necessdry that local people cooperate with the government to the fullest extent. By Local cooperation an<l supjiort is meant principally the keeping down of land priciee to a fair level, lielping the government employee* on the project locate land comers, getting information from deeds and the landowners, giving information about their financial conditions, etc. Land prices must he maintained at a level which would maintain if a man in one neighborhood wa? buying from or selling to his neighbor. The first step if and when the project is approved for investigation, will be to investigate recent lama fide purchases und aules of land (not emergency transactions) in> Kershaw and Chesterfield Counties. This will provide a basis for land valuation. Whether or not the project is developed will depend largely upon prices of lar.d as compared with appraisal values. 1 he itj)pruisa 1 s although fair are based largely on present values. Inflation of prices because of the government's interest in the project will do more to kill the project than unyother one thing. As 1 see it, this project Would [<>f untold...Yilluo to Kershaw County. In the first place, it would relievo many of our farmers on unprofitable land from the hardship of working out a bare existence on poor and up-" I profitable land. These farmers would be placed in better position for making a living elsewhere on better land. A large amount of local labor would be used In the development of the project. Forest fires would be kept down and probably Large areas would be planted to trees. Fish and Game would be propogated and preserved. Roads would be maintained by the Federal Government ami finally, for the benefit of the younger generation the foundation would be laid for profitable timber industries; also the possible development -of pulp and paper milks here. I consider it a wonderful opportunity for this county and have no hesitancy in asking tho people of Kerahaw County to support the project and cooperate with our lateral Government which is trying so hard to do something for the benefit of our people.?Henry D. Green, County Agent. Married In Bishopville The following marriages were performed at the residence of Judge John M. Smith on Dennis Avenue, time and place indicated: Miss Edna ^Louise Sullivan and Willie C. Francis, both of Bethune, on afternoon of December 1st, 10,34. Miss "Willie Munn and George S. Oatoe, both of Bethune, afternoon of December 1st, 1034. Miss Fannie Furr, Monroe, N. C., and Taylor S. Catoe, Pageland, S. C., evening of December 8th, 1034. Miss Creola Tedder, Darlington, and Robert Pope, Bethune, evening of December 16th, 1934.?Bishopville Messenger. Held For Trial Tho preliminary in the case of th? ' State vs. Edward Sanders, Jr., colored, charged with assaulting and robbing Rev. H. C. Bethea, of Dinkins Mill, on the night of December 3rd, was held by Magistrate C. M. Emanuel, of Rembert today. -Sanders was ordered held for trial at the next term of court, and bond was fixed at $500. Sanders was arrested a few days after tho robbery of Mr. Bethea and has been held in jail. Mr. Bethea has known Sanders for years and positively identified him as the man who assaulted and robbed him in bis home on tho night of December 3rd.?Thursday's Sumter Item. Cotton Ginned In This County There were 12,284 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, ginned in Kershaw County from the crop of 1984, prior to December 18, 1934, as compared with 12,532 bales ginned to December 18, 1933, reports O. It S. r Pool, Special Agent