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The Camden Chronicle VOLUME 46 ?? * CAMDEN. SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. JANUARY 25, 1935 ..... NUMBER 44 _ ' 4 *=-? TJ Items Of Interest In rhe Cottage Colony (By Sally Broomell) Jessie Voss Lewis (Mrs. H. L. Daingerfteld Lewis of Hewlett, L. I.) will give an exhibition of her portraits and paintings at the Kirkwood Hotel, February 18-24. Tea will be served daily and will ibe somewhat of h social occasion 'as Mrs. Lewis has many friends^^ Camden; also many are planningHK come from Aiken, J'inehurst aiwPSouthern Pines. Mrs. Lewis is considered by art connoisseurs and critics at the top of her profession in pastels, charcoal and red chalk. She has given numerous one-man exhibitions of her pastel drawings in 'New York since 1921. Her first was at the Folsom Gallery (no longer in existence) in January Df 1921, then in the Milch Gallery for three weeks in April of 1928 and a eery large one in the Seligmann Galleries by Invitation for four weeks luring October and November of 1933. Mrs. Lewis is noted for likenesses md is particularly successful in doing children. Recently a portrait by ier of a child won first prize over )ther pictures of children by prominent artists at an exhibit sponsored >y the Children'8 Welfare Federation >f New York City, when she spoke >ver radio station WIEAF on "Why [ Like to Paint Children." She is often called "the Society Painter" because of her social connections. One of her brothers, Franktin Brooke Voss, is the best painter Df horses in this country. He has painted "Man O' War" three times us well as most of the important hunters, polo ponies and race horses in this country and England. Her Dther brother, Edward S." Voss, is joint master of the Smithtown, L. I. Brag Hounds. He is occupying the Primberton house in Aiken, where Mrs. Ivewis will visit him and his wife ifter leaving Camden. Miss Jane Chase, daughter of Ralph S'aldo Chase of Camden and Middlek'.d, Conn., and Mrs. Martin Griffin f Seattle, Wash., was married today rt Panama City to Robert P. Joyce, on of Mr. anil Mrs. William Jo^ce if Pasadena, Calif. He is third secet.iry of the American Legation at 'anama City. Miss Chase was much eti-d while a recent visitor here. Mrs. .John Jay Chapman of New 'ork City is visiting Mrs. William S. tainsford of New York at her winter loim* here. The Harvey Davis Shooting Club Kid a dove shoot in the pines Tueslav. Among those who attended kere Mr. and Mrs. Lamont Dominick, dr. and Mrs. Frank E. Potter, Mrs. url P. Abbott and Miss Gladys Ab>ott, Newton C. Boykin, Mr. and Mrs. ^wipht Partridge. The drag-hunt assembled at "MulK-rry Plantation," the home of Mr. ind Mrs. David R. Williams of TpLsa, >k!a., Tuesday morning. Among the iders were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll K. hissett, Mrs. David Stone, Miss ranees Thord-Gray, J. North Fletchr, Miss Wilhelmine Kirby, Mr. and Urs. D. Walter Mabee, Mr. and Mrs. harles G. Knight, Mrs. Charles P. >uBose, Jr., and Mrs. Dwight Partidge. Miss Helen . Chauncey McKeever nd Miss E. C. McKeever of New ork City are at the -Kirkwood for he season. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Henderson >f New York visited at Hobkirk Inn nroute to Aiken. Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Lindsay of arrytown, N. Y.,-- have as - their i ousts, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore NisK".i of Irvington-on-Hudson and Seyrtou B. Keim of Dobbs Ferry. The is returning to New York Sunay. Mr. and Mr^ Ralph Waldo Chase ave a dove shoot Thursday. Among heir guests were Mrs. W. Roscoe ten?*l. Chester L. Dane, Dr. and Mrs. )odge Peters, Miss Frances Thordrray. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gillespie, *r and Mrs. Aubrey Barnes, Lamont ^orninick, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Partidge. Dr. and Mrs. Legh Reid of Haver0rd. Pa., is at Kirkland Place for the ^son. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fletchs of Melrose, Mass., are expected his week. Major and Mrs. Robert Edward tone of Brookline, Mass., have arived at their winter home "Westold" for the season. They are acompanied by their daughter, Mra. ^Iph A. Stewart of W?*pr., Mass., Wilson Balderston of Brookline, Mra. U Leahy and daughter, Mias Helen of Hyde Park, Mass. The formal open lag dance of the on Will he held Saturday evening 1 the floulhaiu Gardens Grille of the ? I ???l??MMMWW (Cewtinoed on page eight) M. M. Johnson Elected To House Murdoch M. Johnson, prominent Camden attorney, won by a decisive majority over a field of three opponents in a special election called Tuesday to fill the place in the house of representatives from Kershaw County made vacant by the untimely death of .Representative James R. Belk, which occurred two weeks ago. The final vote showed M. M. Johnson 664; Fred M. Bryant, 36; J. M. Martin, 74; Newton Kelley, 186. Rules governing general election prevailed and only qualified electors were permitted to vote, hence* the small vote as shown by the table found elsewhere. * / The newly elected member of the house was born at Shamrock, near Bethune ^September 30, 1888. Son of Henry T. Johnson and Flora | (Hough) Johnson. Attended common schools of his community, receiving his academic education at Welch Neck High School( now Coker College), Wake Forest College and the University of South Carolina, graduating from the latter institution in 1912. Began practicing law at Jefferson, CheBtertfteld County, South Carolina for four years. At the age of twenty-four was the youngest Mayor of a town, the youngest Editor of a newspaper, the youngest Master of a Masonic lodge and the youngest Chancellor Commander of a lodge of Knights of Pythias, in South Carolina. Removed to Camden in 1916. Was elected to the house of representatives from this county in 1918, reelected in 1920. Went to Aberdeen, North Carolina, going into the firm of Johnson & Johnson, composed of his uncle, the late J. McN. Johnson, and his cousin, J. Talbot Johnson, and practiced there until January 1, 1932. Was elected to the North Carolina state senate from the Twelfth Senatorial District comprising four counties, in 1930, receiving a clear majority over two other candidates on the first 'ballot. For several years was president of the chamber of commerce of Aberdeen; president of the Kiwar.is Club serving the towns of Aberdeen, Pinehurst and Southern Pines; was founder and secretary of Moore County Educational Foundation, an organization created to assist worthy young people through college; and was an officer and director in a number of charitable and business organizations in that section of North Carolina. Returned to Camden in January 1932, and has appeared in practically every civil and criminal case of any importance in Kershaw County since that time. Has also been engaged in the trial of a large number of cases in adjoining counties. In 1916 married Miss Amilie Blume, of Blackville, South Carolina, to which union were tborn two children. Separated in December 1932 and divorce was granted in Reno in May, 1933. Bejng able to go from one state to another and hold the friendship of so large a following that would sweep him into office over a field of three strong opponents is a distinct compliment to his genial personality and ability and his wise counsel will be sought in the legislative halls. Mr. Johnson will have the unique distinction of having served two separate terms in the general assembly of his native state and one term in North Carolina within a period of seventeen years. Official Tabulation Of Election Returns -a-? ? | .ii* f-1 5 J2fa is (j1 5 llll Antioch 0 9 15J 0 Beaver Dam 0 25 71 0 Bethune 3 30 9! 0 Blaney 4 0 7 22\ 17! Brannon's 7 3 it 0 Buffalo 1 69 8 0 Camden 13 176 241 12 Cassatt 0 15 12: 0 Charlotte Thompson 0 11 4 0 Gates' Ford 2 14 7 2 Hermitage 0 6 2 1( Kershaw 0 48 18 30 Liberty Hill 1 20 3 ^ Inigo%.'. - 0 29 2 f Pine Creek .. .. .. 3 15 13 0 Rabon's Croat Roads 0 5 5 it Ralev's 0 16 10^ 2 Ratcfiff** ........ hi ! & fhanrock ........ 0 7 0 0 Shaylor't 0 10 0 3 Stoke*' School Hoom 0 6 111 Three Ct * 6 19 7 S WMtTillc .. ...... Ol M 1# 8 mnsarr. .. .. ?|i8?ii8*rn Vandals Again Damage Property In our issue of January 6 of last year we carried a report of miscreant* causing damage to the Springdale Race/Course, north of Camden and /diso of ]>olo fields and golf coursejr Word lygain comes of damage being done to property, stables and grounds i of the same race course. Not only are they damaging these privately I owned playgrounds, which cost large sums for their upkeep, but reports come of damage to hedges and shrubbery of some of the beautiful private gardens of estates in and around Camden. | We are not at liberty to give the names of those who have suffered from the acts of these vandals, but suffice to say they are plenty mad and aore, and if these depredations are to continue as a yearly practice it will not prove good advertising for Camden. From information gathered it would seem that the party or parties use two cars in which they do their devilment and then make a quick geta-way. Last year the Chumber of Commerce offered a reward of $25 for their capture. This was augmented by another $25 offered by private firms. It is to be hoped that the city and county will set the machinery in motion to capture and imprison these rascals. These property owners are large and prompt taxpayers and deserve and should have protection against this form of lawlessness. Stock And Fixtures Sold At Auction The stock and fixtures of Hirsch Brothers and Company, of this city, was put up for sale at auction to the highest bidder here Tuesday and the stock of goods consisting of odds and ends left over after an extensive drive < to sell out at retail, went to Samuel Hepburn, of Philadelphia, at a price of $1)481. The bidding was not very spirited. The furniture and fixtures were bid in by L. L. Block of the firm now i going out of business. The Hirsch firm is one of the oldest ! in continuous business in Camden and was established some forty-seven years ago by two brothers?Gustav j Hirsch and the late Jacob Hirsch, natives of Germany, who later took in I L. L. Block, a brother-in-law, also a i native of Germany as a partner. The large store building has been leased for a period of years to a chain organization operating and selling five and ten cent merchandise. " \ "" Large Residence Badly Damaged Fire on last Saturday partially destroyed the two story, twelve room residence of J. L. Guy, prominent Camden lumber dealer, located on north Lyttleton street. The fire occurred soon after the noon hour and is supposed to have originated from the roof, from sparks dropping through to the ceiling. When discovered it had gained such headway that one section of the ceiling was ablaze and fell to the top floor rapidly. Much of the furniture from the lower floor was saved, but the second story of the residence was almost a total wreck. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Guy are temporarily residing in the Catholic Rectory not far from their damaged residence. The owners of this property are praising the good work of the volunteer fire department in confining the flames to the upper floor, and preventing a total loss of the residence. They request this paper to tender their thanks to the firemen for their excellent work, and to friends who offered every service, when it was learned their "home had been burned. "The New Day and" Alcohol" An illustrated lecture prepared by eminent physicians in cooperation with the Scientific Temperance Federation. The pictures and lecture show .the conclusions at which Science and1 ^Medicine have arrived concerning the effects of alcohol ami strong drink. Those who are interested in temperance and the control of the liquor problem will profit by this illustrated 'service. Every one is invited. Hospital Auxiliary tli Meet Ilfco Camden Hospital Auxiliary will meet Monday, January SMh at 4 o'clock at the Oamdca fcoepftaL President's Ball j To Be Wednesday ! , Arrangements are completed for the two big benefits to be given next Tue.sday and Wednesday for Birthday Ball Commission for Infantile Paralysis. Thirty per cent of the proceeds will go direct to the Commission and seventy per cent will be used by the local Shrine "Club for orthapedic cure in local cases. The President's Birthday Ball will take place Wednesday evening in the Armory, with Waldo I^aMotte's 8piece orchestra of Columbia playing. On Tuesday evening, in the Armory there will be an old-fashioned barn dance, with old-time fiddlers and "caller" for the s<ruare dances. It is a costume affair hut everyone is welcome whether they masquerade or not. Dan Mackey as general chairman is working every day to make both affairs a huge success, both financially and socially. On the committees helping him are: Ticket >Salefl, Miss Caroline Richardson, chairman; Mrs. R. M. Kennedy,. 3rd, and the Misses Pherbe Knight, Lucy Kirkland, Barbara Hickox and Susan Kennedy; Treasurer, Rochelle Sheom; Printing, William Ancrum; Square Dance, T. T. Truesdale and John I>aney; Executive, Mayor J. H. Osborne, W. F. Nettles, L. L. Wallnau, R. M. Kennedy, Jr., Henry G. Cnrrison, Jr. Augusta Polo Team To Play Camden Members of the Augusta Polo club with their ponies are arriving today and will stay until Monday, playing two games with the Camden Polo club. The Augusta Junior team will play one of the Camden teams Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock on Polo Field No. 2. The Camden -line-up will be: Henry Savage, Jr., Kirby Tupper, Char! es P. DuBose, Ancrum Boykin and Buck Smith. Their opponents will be: Dr. Wilcox, Robert Nichols,' Harry Wagnor and Major Frank j Royce. | On Sunday afternoon on Polo Field No. 1, the Augusta Senior team will play the Camden team that went to Augusta last Sunday and lost 5-6. j The Senior team players are: James' Minnick, Sr., James Minnick, Jr., Robert Nichols and Mr. Samuels. The Camden line-up will be Ralph Little, Watson Pomeroy, Charles Little and I Joe Bates. Ralph Chase will be um-' pire and Samuel Russell, referee. A program of entertainment is being planned for the visiting teams, Major Grove Cullum has announced. Liquor Car Captured Here Tuesday Night On Tuesday night Police Officer Alva Rush and special officer Nacieppe Sheheen were successful in capturing a car lond of liquor being transported from Columbia to. Rock Hill by two young white men. In the 'haul was fifteen cases of bonded liquor valued at $292.75, the brands included Crab Orchard, Seagrams and Cream of Kentucky. The car a 1934 Chevrolet was seen to turn into Campbell street from the Columbia-Camden highway and the occupants looking suspicious, the officers trailed it. Upon being stopped they surrendered without giving any trouble and gave their names as R. H. Rector ?tnd C. H. Williams, of Rock Hill. Attended Orangeburg Meet Jerome M. Hoffer, of the Hoffer Jewelry Company, of this city was in attendance upon the Central zone meeting of South Carolina Optometrists held in Orangeburg Monday night. They met at the office of Dr. G. C. Wise. Dr. C. H. Pointell, of Columbia, president, presided; Eh*. T. A. W. Elm green, Columbia. . Dr. G. C. Cooper, Sumter; Dr. Jerome F. Hoffer, Camden; Dr. C. H. Pointell, discussed phases of this work. Dr. Hoffer's subject was "Two Imposters ?'Fear and Worry,' and How to Lick Them." Camp To Have Dance Tonight The friends and former members of 421st Co. CCC, are most cordially invited to attend the President's I Birthday Dahce at CCC Wedgefield, Friday, January 25, 9:80-1:30. Tht new moderaly equipped Recreation hall will be dedicated during the evening with proper ceremonies. A new orchestra will complete new numbers and specialty entertainers will furnish music and entertainment. The public is invited to attend. Official Army ctlgMAAit Script $LM, -rrtv? A . n " IT * : _? iJI. ii.II . \ .tj Mayor's Wife Loses Her Mother Mrs. J. >H. Osborne, wife of Camtirn's mayor, has been in (her former home at HendersonviUe, N. C., for several days on accoqnt of the illness and ubsequent death of hdr mother which occurred on Friday morning. The following is from tne TimesNews, of January 18: "Mrs. Margaret Whitaker Carland, Widow Of the late J. L. Carland, died this morning at 4:80 o'clock at her home on Mills River, in her 82nd year. " " : "Mrs. Carland was the mother of thirteen children, of whom nine survive. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. Hamilton Osborne ?f Camden, 8. C., and the following sons: Eugene of Anheyille. M.yo, CUlww* Mtt, Sural, iRamond, Jennings end Reid. One adopted daughter, Mh. Charles Sitton and 12 grandchildren,,also survive. All the children but lira, Okborne reside in this section. "Mrs. Garland was a woman of sterling character, and a home-lover and home-maker. In addition to her own children and one adopted daughter, she reared a number of other children. 'VShe was a devout Christian and a member of Gilead Baptist church from early youth. Mrs. Carland had suffered from a prolonged illness, and was believed to be in a serious condition a year ago. She recovered however at that time and was not taken seriously ill again until last Monday." Native Of Camden Died In Jersey Essex Fells, N. J., Jan. 16.? Francis Lee Stuart, widely known civil engineer, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law, William H. Sayre. Sixty-eight years old, he had been in failing health for several weeks. Stuart was born in Camden, S. C., December 3, 1866, and wps educated at the, Emerson Institute, Washington, D. C. He became assistant engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in 18P2 and in 1898 was named division engineer of the Nicaragua canal commission. He served in a similar capacity with the Ishmian canal commission and later returned to the B. & O. He was chief engineer of the Erie railroad from 1905 to 1911 and chief engineer of the B. & O. from 1911 to 1915. He then established himself as a private consulting engineer and held several important posts during the \^orld war. Baptist Church Services. The following services are announced for week beginning Januaty 27th, at the First Baptist church: 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 Church"; evening subject, "The Child Jesus." Prayermeeting Wednesday evening at 7:30; B. Y. P. U. Tuesday evening at 7:80; teachers' meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services of this church. Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church There will be services at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church the coining Lord's Day as follows: Bible school at 10 a, m.; Church worship at 11 a. m.; Baptist Training Union at 6:30 p. m. The pastor's subject probably will be: "The Fundamental Basis for the Existence of the Church." The public is most cordially invited to worship with us.-^Luther Knight, pastor. ' , February Firat Last Day All money derived from the sale ol Tuberculosis Health Seals will be sent to the State Headquarters February first. Half or more than half of thu money will be returned to Kershaw County in the support of a Nurainj program. If you have not sent ir money for the seals please ?end it al once to Rev. F. H. Craighill. Those who assisted with the sale outeide Camden will please send in their money and reports to Rev. A. D. McArn Presbyterian. Church Services Sunday, January 27, A. DougUu MoAm, pastor announces: Churcl school 10 a. m. Morning worshij with anjfeem and mtmou on, "Excep The Father Draw EHul* Veeper ser Uln*r>U< tnd Ale* BaaJay In the Bel First Term^riminai Court Jurors Drawn I " Those drawn to aervfc-On the Grand Jury for this year are: G. L. Parsons, U. N. Myers, A. L. McI>eod, ?>. L. Grolley, J. iB. McCoy, H. A. McDowell, Joseph M. Smith,' ' Camden; Victor Ward, A. E. Kennedy, I). G. McLeod, W. H.( Koon, LugofT; (], V. Hammond, Stoneboro; C. K. McDowell, Westville; W. T. Bird, Jefferson; C. C. Stroupe, (Liberty Hill; J. H. Watkins, Cassatt; M. G. King1, Bethune; It. M. Perry, Kershaw. To serve the first of Criminal Court, convening here Monday, February Uth witjj judge J. Henry Johnson, of Allendale presiding are: (H. L. Thrower, Schlosburg, Olyn Waters, K. M. Kennedy, Jr., J. C. Gillis, C. C. WMtabur, J, E. Moore, J. A. Hasty, tOtt&ttNM Jv J. Jones, R R P^rry. toypMfa* .Wi T. Roberts, W. *. MwmHn, W. E. Vincent, Waltdix Vetw, Herbert C. Bowell, J. L. Williams?f>hell Gaskins, John M. Croxtoi^/ilh^tv Coats, Kershaw; R. Branham,JM5, Abbott, F, A. Nelson, W jQ'tfMcPheeson, C. C. R L. Jones; !U W. Raley, Charlie Yerborough, <Jrt Watkins, Mum*;j; T.McOaa, D. M. Ro?**<mgh, W. G. Rosborough; Arthur a?wiMgottt M. w&rttr, A. R. ?*W*. Palmetto Cleaners To Have Opening Tuesday and Wednesday J+ZLJZ 29 and 80. J*iK**ry . *?d larged matib|r th^rd^ U?d oning. TO? ?"? invitTh? wl? be? the mime of "The PelmAt*A n. " with "quality and servW'^ tP to. Now Trucks^?JL*?' lts J 1" Camdon and the OUtlyhtw 11 and their telephone.:*' enterprise are invited to vial* plant next Tuesday* ipMivfl w!j? T and as a special indueM^^. ?. jV-i: bringing one dollar worth of dry cleaning ing days the work w Their prices are in linw'^^';^| vf'-" other dry cleaning estahlUhntm*. throughout the state and thCjgM^^Hg Stephen Crolley H After Short Illness Stephen M. Crolley, 51, died J*!^^ uary 18, at the Camden hospital ter a short illness. Mr. Crolley was^ ; a resident of the Hermitage mill com? munity and was engaged in trucking.? He was born in Marlboro county. He is survived by his widow and four children: John A. Crolley, Bettie, Minnie and Pearl Crolley; five brothers, P. C. Crolley, Darlington; M. A. Crolley, Kershaw; S. L. Crolley, N. C. , Crolley, Camden, and G. E. Crolley, Columbia; four sisters, Mrs. J. E. Eddings, Mrs. J. D. Guinn, Miss Carrie Crolley, Camd^p, and Mrs. A. H. Pearson, Darlington, Funeral service* were held at Rose Hill cemetery at Darlington Saturday afternoon at 1 o*gIodt*VV" Rev. Dunnaway ft Preach 1 The people of the Lyttleton Street Methodist church..wlR'timr next Sunday morning?the above, evangelist. L Rev. C. M. Dunnaway is one of our general evangelists, and one of the ( most successful in the church. He 1 has charge now of the Olivet Gospel ' Tabernacle. We shall not only have him for the jnorniiqj^fterinoli, but also his evangelistic, singers; tWb young , women from' Pennsylvania. These singers have been associated with him | in evangelistic services in Columbia. ( Brother Dunnaway is a great preach, er; two of the outstanding men of the , Methodist and Baptist churches were_ ' saved under his ministry. Bishop . Arthur Moore, and -Bav. Hamro, an 's evangelist of national reputation, was both saved under this man's ministry. We invite the public to hear Rev. Dunnaway and his singers. Regular preaching service at 7:80, as usual announces C. F. Wimberly. ? "Coat Of Darkness** i V This will be the subject of the ad> dress of Dr. C. F. Ittsnberly before t the Men's Bibld Class, next -Sunday morning at 10:00. Our class is bold* I lag up well, during so much sickness, - and now we should rally, and get our men cut, and Mid It back to normal. Let as pall fer fifty next Sunday