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Jhe_Xamden Chronicle Robert W. Pomeroy Dies In New York (Yvmdcn was saddened Wednesday when a message was received here announcing the deaith of Robert W. Pomieivy, H* outstanding winter residents, which occurred in New York Oity. Mra Pormeroy left immediately for New York by plane from Santa Barbara, Oalif,, where she was visiting. Mr. Pomeroy was a graduate of Vale university and the Harvard law sol 1001 He practiced law in Buffalo, jf. Y., and in late years resided in Bedford Hills, N. Y., where he had been making his summer home. He came to Camden in 1011), occupying "Mulberry plantation" and became a great booster for Caimden and was instrumental in bringing to this section many members of our winter colony. He was married in 1893 to Miss Lucy Bemis of Boston and she with B son and daughter survive, Robert Watson Pomeroy and Mrs. Lucy Pomeroy Deans. Also one sister and brother survive: Mrs. Sherlock Herrick, of Cleveland; Theodore Pomeroy, of Buffalo. He was a member of the Episcopal church. He was one of the original directors of (Shredded Wheat, a director of the Erie mil road and chairman of the Finance and Manufacturing and Traders Trust company of Buffalo. During the Warid war he took an active part in Red Gross w-ork ar,d all Liberty Loan drives. He was a member of the Buffalo club, Saturn club, Country Glub of Buffalo, Yale Club of New York and many others. In Camden he was a member of the Rotary club and one of its most active members. He was a great lover of bridge and considered quite an expert player, also enjoyed golf ami shooting. He was a benefactor to many needy people in this city and county. He owned a beautiful home on Kirk wood Heights in this city known as "Cedar Knoll." Funeral services will 'be held at Auburn, New York, at 8:30 p. m. totay, Friday, April 19th. Request no flowers be sent. MEMORIAL SERVICE On Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Grace E/piecopal church, there will be beld a short Memorial service for Mr. Robert W. Pomeroy. All of (his friends are cordially invited. Held Meeting Last Tuesday As a result of a meeting of the Chamber of Commence and those interested in the welfare of Camden, held at the American Legion Hall, Tuesday, April 16th at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, a prevailing motion authorised John K. deLoach, President of the Chamber of Commence of Camden, to appoint a committee constitute the Ca/mden and Kershaw County Planning Committee. The purpose of said committee is to ascertain and study worthwhile L'ojcvts m this city and county and to re-ommend the same to such dispensing board a9 may be appointed to tu.-::nuse the many millions of dollars O'-'n.r.g into South Carolina through l'eccnt national legislation, to approve the said projects and devise tvay--, means and methods of obtaining the funds tihenefar. The following have been asked to serve on the committees and U> meet at the American Legion Hall, Tues-! day afternoon, April 23rd, at 5:30 P- m. to organize and discuss methods of procedure: W. Ancnrm Boykin, Samuel Russell, John M. VillePhtue, R, m. Kennedy, Jr., R. B., Pitts, W.T. Nettles, Thomas Ancrum, Henry Savage, Jr., John Wihdtaker, A. S. Llewellyn. Ex Officio: Senator S. F. BrasM. M. Johnson and Neil Truesdale, Representatives; J. H. Osne? Mayor; W. T. Redfeam, Chairman of the County Board of Directors and Hon. J. G. Richards, Liberty "The Race Royal" This will be the subject of the message by our teacher, Dr. Wimberly, Sunday. Lt will not be the race between the Rustlers and the Hustbut something of far greater moment. May we have 100 men next ?for ttoe big close-oot. Evet must get into the fight, and J6* ?p _uX.itJr secretary. J ormer Camden Man Dies In Washington A message was received here Saturday morning of the death in Washington, I>. a, of Edward 0. McCrejght, former Camden man. Mr. freight's death came with great suddenesa and was a distinct shock to his relatives and friends. It is said that he had been chatting jovially with friends ju&t a few mine tea before his death at the Union railway station. Mr. MeOreigiht was 52 years of age, the son of the late former Mayor E. 0. McCreiglht and Margaret Alexander MeCreigh<t. He was born in Camden and was educated in the public schools here and at CI em son College. Twenty-eight years ago he entered the railway postal service and had served in that capacity continuously. l?or many years his run was between Washington and Hamlet. He had many friends in Camden, where he visited whenever opportunity presented. He is survived by two brothers? Robert G. McOreight, of Columbia, and Beaverly R. McCreigfct, of Newton, N. C., as well as other near relatives in Camden. Funeral services were held from the Kornegay Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. D. McArn, assisted by Rev. J. T. Carntrell, pastor of tihe First Baptist church of Newton, N. C., and the burial was in the family burial plot in the Quaker cemetery. Mr. MeCnenght was a member of | the Masonic fraternity and members I of t hat body acted as honorary pall! bearers, while the active pallbearers were. John T. Nettles, Willis Sheom, |J. B. Zemp, D. F. McLauchiin, Harry j S. Porter and T. B. Bruce. Popular Matron Dies In City Of Adoption The death of Mrs. Jean Rukenbrod Harris at (her home on north Fair 'street Sunday morning, though expected, nevertheless brought .profound j sorrow to a wide circle of friends, j She passed away peacefully, surj rounded -by her loved ones. II Mrs. Harris was born in Salem, Ohio, March 6, 1873. She was married to Warren H. Harris, of the same city, June 4, 1895. They moved to Pittsburg, Pa., where they resided for thirty years, Mr. Harris being president of the Harris Pump and Supply Company. Thirteen years ago the family moved to Camden where Mr. | Harris became the senior member of the Camden Floral Company. Mr. and Mrs. Harris fit well into the community life of Camden, the I latter with a most lovable personaljity, drew around her 9cores of friends. She was ever ready to aid those less fortunate than herself. Mr. and Mrs. : Harris were largely instrumental in : the establishment of the Children's ; Home of Camden, and their work j along this line will be long rememI bered and appreciated. Her death brought to a close a 'most beautiful and devoted home-life. She is survived by her husband and two daughters?Mrs. William L. , Coodale and Miss Jean Harris, both of Camden. Two brothers also survive?Robert Rukenbrod, of Pittsburgh ami Charles Rukenbrod, of Detroit. Funeral services were held from the residence Monday morning at 11, o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. D. McArn, of the Presbyterian church. (-*-? The Last Roundup Next Sunday will tell the tale. While Europe is on hair-trigger, and | the peace is in balance to be settled j this week?a greater issue is being i waged, and the forces are raging at our very doors. What is it? The destiny of the Red Rustlers, or the Blue Hustlers. The battle wages and waxes warmer and harder. The race has been lively and peppy. Both Captains have been on the front?trying to go over the top. Will the hosts of Captain Parsons drag to his chariot wheels the slain of the Red warriors, or will vthc hosts of Captain Nettles wear the bloody trophy. We shall see. To the Victor belongs the spoils. Wishing luck to both sides, X am yours for 100 men next Sunday. ?Your Teacher Lyttleton Street Methodise Bible Class. To Have May Festival Circle Number Four of Bethesda Presbyterian dhurcfti is planning to Mrs. a May festival on the church \ an early date. There will drowning of the May queen \n played, Tbe date will be "BOX IIOI.DKR:" rttr Pert/ did ItAVt 0*t t)f f ACM K?nD Of OPCOiAP. INMV^OX TODAY? IWAN7V) Kil.tNji T>'E (.HICKtN COOPl GREAT FIRE HAZARD An interesting sidelight on the handbill nuisance was the statement made recently by Chief Frank C. McAulitfe of the fire insurance patrol 'of Chicago that the accumulation of discarded handbills, circulars and other waste paper was responsible for nearly 18 per cent of the 10,030 fires that cost the city of Chicago $11,005,137 in 1034. These fires, Chief McAuliffe declared, are largely the result of the wide-spread distribution of advertising circulars which accumulate in buildings and in streets and alleys. !! ' The accumulation of such refuse, he said, constitute an ever present lire hazard in ami near buildinjjs and costs the taxpayers $ MO,000 annually in addition to losses from fire. With Postal Order No. 63.38 encouraging ati increased distribution of such printed matter by making it easy for the advertiser to send out thousands of circulars addressed only "Householder:" one wonders what the total fire bill of Ohieaigo from this* source will be for 1035.?Publisher's Auxiliary. Important Civic Meeting To Be Held T)\ls is a call for all male citizens of Camden and Kershaw County who are deeply interested in the development and welfare of the entire County and who aro willing to take an active interest in a definite program of advancement to attend a very important meeting- at the Camden Hotel, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p. m. at which time matters of importance to the City ami County will be discussed. Dinner will be served at a cost of 50 cents per plate. 100 admission tickets are being printed. One of these tickets will entitle its holder to dinner and full participation in the meeting. These tickets can be secured from the Chamber of Commerce office in Caimden or from one of the following men at their offices at a cost of 50 cents per ticket: R. M. Kennedy, J. D. Zemp, F. D. Goodale, John K. deLoach, Lawrence Wallnau and Henry D. Green. It is very important that the progressive, agressave and thinking citizens of Kershaw County as a whole combine their efforts and activities if Camden and Kershaw county are to receive their proportionate share of the benefits that are expected to accrue dole to the tremendous Federal appropriations about to become effective. Other communities are securing various Federal and State projects simply because they are taking defi[nite action. Several opportunities are now, or soon will become available. It is desired that it be distinctly understood that, this movement is not | intended solely as a Camden Proposition but is for the good of the entire County. Hence, it is very important that leading citizens from all sections of bhe county participate. No solicitation for money from those attending will be made at this meeting. Matters of vital importance to every citizen of Kershaw County will be brought up for discussion and it is desired that all interested and progressive citizens take an active part. Episcopal Services Services ait Grace Episcopal church Easter Sunday will be: Holy Communion at 7 a. m.; sermon and communion at 11:15 a. m.; children's service at the church at 5 p. m. Services on Good Friday will be three hours long from 12 M. to 3 p. m. The public is invited to come at any hour most convenient to them. A hymn is sung at half hour intervals when you are requested to enter or leave the service. Special Program To Be Given Next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock there will be given in the Lyttietonj "Street Methodist church, a special program by the Church School. This program will be interesting and everyone is invited to attend.? L H. J one*, General Secretary. V- , McCaskill Assigned To Important Post . " -4 The Spring-fieM (Mass.) Union, of March 30, carries the following news item relative to Joe C. McCaskill, foj-merly of Cam<len, but now of Springfield-- Mr. McCaskill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McOaskill and received his early education in the public schools o<f Camden. His friends in Camden will be glad tx> know of this recognition: | "Dr. Joseph C. McCaskill, professor 'of psychology at Springfield College, will go to Washington Monday to assume the important position of supervisor of education in the Office of | Indian Affairs and has been granted ! a leave of absence at the college to ' terminate September 1, 1936. Pre si i dent Doggett announce*! today that his position as instructor in psychology will be taken by Prof. Harold ! Seashore. "I>r. McOaskill is well qualified for jhis--post, as for several years he has made an exhaustive study of Indian (educational problems, and has mainitained a sympathetic attitude toward 1 the policies of Commissioner John Collier, head of the Indian Office. In 1931-32 Prof. McCaskill made an ex| haustive study of the Indian schools , throughout the country for the Federal Government. His work was particularly concerned with school em: ployes known as "disciplinarians" or.| j "boys' advisers" and the result of his study are incorporated in a book. The Hoys' Advisor in the Government Hoarding Schools for Indians," which has received warm praise from W. Gar son Ryan, Jr., director of education in the Indian Service. "His principal program in Washington will be to. inaugurate a program of secondary education in areas among the Indians where no second! a.ry education classes have existed." Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 21, A. Douglas Mc Am, pastor announces: Early Easter service on the lawn of the church at Sunrise. Church school, 10 a. m.; Morning worship with anthem and sermon at 11:15. Vesper service telling "The Easter Story" with beautiful pictures at 7:30 p. m. On the (evening of "Good Friday," April 19, , at 8 o'clock there will be a devotional service in the church. All these ser! vices are prepared for all ages ami every one is invited to attend. Easter Service At Methodist Church The subject for the sermon at 11:15 is: "The Triune Wonder." Special Easter music. Church School, ay service at 8 p. m. This will be in the character of an old fashion "Children's Day" pj-ogram. Programs are being prepared by the different departments of the school and we invite the public to join with us. We hope to have a profitable, entertaining evening with our children and young people.?C. F. Wimberly, Pastor. *i'ie ' V ~ ? . - ,- JL ! LU-UUJ 'Old-Time Merchant Removed By Death Many were saddened Sunday when it W8? annojutfc'cd that. Gustav Hirsch, one of the ohk'M merotyuvts of Camden hud quietly pu.s.sed away after an illness of u few weeks. Mr. Hirsch was a native of Mande), Germany, born December 81, 1865, uiitl came to America in bin teens?r? flist to Baltimore, then to Savannah and as a young: man to CYundon. ToRet her with his brother, the late Jacob Hirsch, he established the firm of Hirsch Brothers, ami for a number of years rented two store buildings from the late Mrs. M. S. So well and made them into one. By keen business- methods this firm grew to \\ here the name was a household word throughout Kershaw county. Later they associated their brother-in-law, L. L. Block in business with them and Uhc firm name was changed to Hirsch Brothers ami ("^onupany. They then purchased the rented property and built ono of the handsomest und most commodious store buildings in < a mden. All tohl this store was operated for some fifty years and only at bho beginning of the present year, they liquidated their stock and had leased their building to the Rose live ami ten cent store organization and retired from active business. Gus Hirsch had been a citizen of i Camden for t'he jwist half a century?1 was well acquainted and held the es- I teem of his fellow townsmen.. He was n meonljor of the Masonic fraternity! ami popular with his associates and I his death brought sadness to a wide' circle of friends. His death marks I the passing of one of the old-timers i who came here and made a success j when Camden was a mere village' compared to what it is today. Thirty-'four yearn ago he was married to Miss Dina Kohn, member of one of the most outstanding Hebrew families of the state. She with one daughter, Mrs. Martin ltoseniield, and a grand-daughter, Maixiu, of Sumter; aiui one sister"; Mrs. W. A. Lazarus, of Joffer son City, Missouri, survives. Mr. Hinech' was a brother-in-law and business partner of Louis L. Block, of Gaimden; a brother-in-law of the later August Kohn, Columbia, and of Sol Kohn, Columbia. David Kohn, Greenville, is also a brotherin-law. Misw Adeline Kohn and Mrs. Bertram Kahnweiler, Orangeburg, are sisters of Mrs. Hirsch. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from his residence, conducted by Rabbi Samuel Shillman, Sumter, with interment in the Hebrew cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Active?A. L .Gedseniheimer, Herman Baruch, L. L. Wallnau, Stan-ley Be bin r I?uis Lomansky and Karl Schlosburg. Honorary pallbearers were: Dr. John W. Corbett, R. B. DeLoache, Joe Outlaw, Ney Billings, Sam Karesh, G. H. Baum, D. IL Baum, B. II. Baum, George Wittkowsky, H. G. Garrison, Jr., Robert M. Kennedy, Charles J. Shannon, Leon Schlosburg, David Wolfe, M. If. Heyman, Henry Kichel, Mamnes Baruoh, H. L. Sehlosburg, John T. Neittles, Sr., W. L. DePass, Sr., W. A. BoykinJ Sr., C. H. Yates, William M. Shannon, Dave Kirsohner, George McCoy, Leonard Schenk, Sidney Smith, of Columbia, and Frank L. Rosenfield, of Sumter. Moore Rooms Needed Those in charge of securing rooms and boar<i for the officers and delegates of the Junior Order scheduled to meet here on April 22, 23 and 24 Rate that they are in need of rooms for at least fifty more people. Those who can furnish rooms or rooms and board are requested to list them with D. J. Creed at once. The delegates are to pay for these accommodations. Mr. Greed can be found at Greed's Filling Station on West DeKalb street, or telephone 486. Baptist Church Services The following services axe announced at the First Baptist church for week beginning Sunday, April 21: Sunday school at 10 o'clock, with C. O. Stogner, superintendent in charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caaton, at 11:15 a. m. and 8 p. m. Morning subject: "A True Conception Of God." Evening subject: "An Easter Message." R. Y. P. U. Tuesday evening at 7:3d,1 Prayermeeti ng . Wednesday at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services of this church. Easter Sunrise Service There will be & brief service en the lawn of the Presbyterian church Easter morning at Stmrise. Every one is cordially invited' to attend. -e_v * ~~ **--- ? " "I ... I James Munn Dies in Mt. I'isgah Section I lie dentil of Jivmw It, Muim, prominent and influential citizen of the Mt. Pisgah section of Kershaw county which occurred at 'ap early hour Wunday morning was u maiden shock to a wide circle uf friemls bordering Kershaw, Chesterfield and Lancaster counties. ]lia was a -largo family connection. lie was born March 3, lK7ti, the son o/ the late John Alexander ami Millie Cochrane Munn, who's residence waw within two milea of Raloy's Mill. He had spent his entire life on tihe old home place wthere he died. Mr. Munn hod spent Saturday in Lancaster whore he lind been attending to business connected with hie farming and saw mill operations and up to the hour of' tots retiring had been in his usual health. lutneH B. Munn served us a member of the house of representatives from Kershaw county, along with hiw colleague, Norman S. Richards, during 1922. Ho wus appointed us a state constable by Governor Mcleod and served two mottth?. lie was reappointed and served in the same capacity for four years under Governor John G. Richaixta. At the time of his death he had retired to his farm. With tlie exception of about two years Mr. Munn 'hod served for tho past 30 years as executive committeeman from his -polling precinct? Haley's Mill, where he exerted a great influence and was highly esteemed l>y a host of friends. ii? leaves surviving his wife, Mrs. Minnie Munn; the following children: | Jwnes A. Munn, Columbia; W. H. j Munn, Kershaw; Mrs, Nettie Catoe, (Mrs. Itoscoe By id, Columbia; Mrs. Gillie Eubanks and Miss lieba Munn, Bethut),?. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Henry Munn, Frank Munn, Coimden; Charles Munn, Fulton Muiul, Both u no; Hubert Munn, Stilson, Ga.;- Mrs. Jessie Young, is til soil, Ga.; Mrs. Mittie Walters, Be-Uvuive. He i? also survived by 23 grandchildren. Funeral services took place at TimI rod church, conducted by lie v. J. B. Gaston-, of Camden, assisted by liev. J. E. Williams, of Bethune, and Rev. I/ufher Knight, of HairUmlle, at three o'clock Monday afternoon, with perhaps the largest mim-ber of people in attendance in the history of the church, numbering nearly one thousand. I he active pallbearers were: Arthur Munn, Jessie Munn, Munn, I Basil Munn, Edward Munn and Clyde j Munn, all nephews; the honorary pailI bearers being W. T. Rogers, N. B. Welsh, W. J. Mangunn, Carson Rog|crs, Joe Gnffeu and It. E. Eubanks. j The following flower girls bore the beautiful floral offering: Virginia Catoe, Gertrude Catoe, Molivia Munrgo, Magnell Bird, Martlha Jane Moivgum, Margaret Ann Bowles and Marv Myrtle Italey. Walter Trapp Dies; Burial At Antioch Friends throughout the county will regret to learn of the death of Walter j Frapp, 43, on Sunday, April 14th. Ho | was taken sick suddenly Saturday [around noon. Mr. Ti app was for sixteen years employed by the Southern Railroad as a helper around the passenger station. In 1920 he was married to Mise Almeder Hornsby, of Blanoy, and to this union wePc born <bhe following children, all of whom survive: Juaniita TtapP, The 1 ma Trapp, Betty Lois Trapp and Ellerbe Trapp. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the An,tiooh church conducted by . V' J- Oasfion, of the Camden Baptist church. Interment was in the churchyard. Throe uncle? also survive. They are aron TVaprp, Judge Trapp and Hazel irapp. I :? ? I Bethany Baptist Church *** at Bethany (Westville) Baptist church on next G?rd s day as follows: Sunday school ax 10 a. m., superintendent H. B. Gaskin in charge; Preaching service at 11 a, m., the pastor in charge. The theme will be "Christ and the Resurrection/' B. Y. P. U. at 7:30 p. m., -Mkw? Ruby Young, director. We had Miss Elizabeth Nuckoks, of Columbia with us last week in our enlargement campaign and as a result we over doubled our attendance. Let love 00(1 ^ appreciate his daily blessings assemble on this Eaa*f* v9u?^y to worship Him.?Rev. James O. GoHadg^ FM^r VVT-. ?'' . . * ' v **^ v^*1 ? . . . -.jfjviS