The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, April 19, 1935, Image 1
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.
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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:"
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ItAVt 0*t t)f f ACM
K?nD Of OPCOiAP.
INMV^OX TODAY?
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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.
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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.
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McCaskill Assigned
To Important Post
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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
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