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' The Camden c.hronici f \ CM"DEW' SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. AUGUST 2. 1935 NUMBER 19 Noted Hurler Began | His Career Here (By A. Montgomery in Columbia State) I Back In the Bummer of 1908 the city of Camden was swept by an epidemic of baseball fever. One' of the players \ of the team that caused all the exI cltement was Brian Bell, who had ; been playing with Washington and lee university. He later became a member of the news staff of The State and is now head of the Los Angeles bureau of the Associated Press. Camden was burning up the woods, so to speak, but lacked a pitcher for an important game with the Columbia Mechanics, a club whose fame has not yet faded despite the passing of the years. The baseball moguls of the Kershaw county seat were ^. scratching their heads , over the situation when Jesse L. Williams, superintendent of Wateree Cotton mill, I came forward. "Gentlemen," he said, "there is a cracking good pitcher living at our mill. He is just 17 years old, but he has the stufT. He can beat that bunch from Columbia." ' Willing to take a chance on almost anything for the victory, they sent for this youngster and the afternoon of the battle he turned up wearing a natty looking pair of patent leather r shoes. After two innings the game got hot, the weather got hot and the pitcher's feet got hot. So he pulled ofT the slippers and went the remainder of the route In his stocking feet. One of the spectators that day told us that, if his memory did not fail him, the contest went 11 innings and the Mechanics won the game, 1 to 0. But the name of the youthful hurler was emblazoned in the memories of those who were watching him. And the next day his name appeared on the sports pages for the first time in his life. Afterward it was to adorn headlines of leading papers all over the country. The youngster was Rube Benton. He later played in the South Atlantic league and from there waa gradlated, among many other noteworthy stars, into the majors. While along the big midway he became famous aa one of the leading players of baseball history. My recollection," said the spectator at the 1908 game, "is that Roy' Jones, who is now state commissioner of agriculture, or Bob Thackam, who was president of the Columbia City league last year, pitched for the Mechanics that memorable day against the kid Benton. The Mechanics also had Whiskers Weir, later in the Sally, and I think it was In the following game that he knocked out two homo runs, which, through error, were credited to the &te John Girardeau, who was playing outfield for the club. And It web that 1 to 0 game with these stars that started Rube Benton on a meteoric diamond career." New Ford Stolen From Ford Agency! A. standard two-door Ford coach Pun metal color with black wire * eels, was stolen from The Redfeam ot(,r Company, Ford dealers, be*oen midnight of Tuesday and Wedoesdav morning. It Is thought the H'\.s had themselves locked in the ui ding and removed the car from rear door by pushing it out. The car was a new one bearing motor number 2071262. iQr^' thief or thieves also stole a ' Ford radio as well as entering f (ash register and taking a small ?ount of dimes and nickels. ?rd came to the motor company sani? day that the stolen car had een Ioiind abandoned neajf Rock Hjn> n' 11 had run out of gas. T? BaPti?t Church Services Dm, e following services are andurin Cduf?r ^ FIm church 8 the month of August: Mr school at 10 o'clock, with charge _8to?ner? superintendent, in win k ** month the pulpit e~CC*pi$L>y th? following re, ' Flrst Sunday, Mr. R. F. TorSnnrio ^PHst Courier; second Wing f' Dean of a T ***** 8und*y. ?* 8?i?y iw'vJ* h",0"ter: ,oarth fwi? 7 Muckl* President , lerrwj ' * No In* "KM T. ?. u. * nrlcon of till church. ... . . ? : Camden Couple Find Babe By Roadside The following special dispatch to The Boston Herald, dated llyunniB, Muhh., July 18, will be read with In* terest by Camden people where Mr. and Mrs. Kirkover are bo well known: "Hyannis, July 18.?Bcores of calle from summer and permanent resldentu all over Massachusetts to the Cape Cod Hospital here today evinced the interest in adoption of the sixmonths old, blue-eyed baby girl found yeBterday abandoned in the Mashpee woods, apparently to die. "Refreshed by a night's sleep and her first nourishment in at least 24 hours, the baby's ready smile at once won the hearts of hospital officials and attendants. Dr. John C. Nicker son of West Harwich took her to his home to care for until every effort has been made to find her parents. "To this end, state police under Patrolman Kenneth Bailey of the Hyannis barracks, were searching the woods and Questioning residents for some clue to the child's identity. The only evidence at hand was a single stocking and the drenched blanket in which her body was wrapped when found. "She was discovered in a gully about 30 feet off Forestdale road, Mashpee, yesterday, by Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Kirkover of Buffalo, N. Y., who were motoring to Oyster Harbors. They had stopped at the roadside to rest when they heard the infant's cries and discovered her after a brief search. "The couple turned the baby over to state police and she was taken to the Cape Cod Hospital. Despite her exposure to drenching rains for at least 24 hours, and having been severely bitten by insects, she suffered only a slight fever and the insect bites. "Fully recovered today, she awakened from nap turned her blue eyes and a dazzling smile on newspaper cameramen intent on their every move. "Mr. and Mrs. Kirkover expressed great concern over the welfare of the baby today, but did not mention the possibility of adopting her. Scores of Cape residents, both summer and native residents, Inquired about her tonight, Indicating they were interested in adoption. "Convinced the baby was left by the roadside to die, the police will continue their investigation in an attempt to find further clues to her identity. If unclaimed by parents, the state division of child guardianship will take her over as a state war<L" Officers Get Notice Of Heavy Penalty \ . ? Kershaw county people who try to get their gasoline free of both cost I and tax charges, by draining other people's car tanks, will have a harder j time hereafter, when caught. Instead of lighter penalties for lar-j ceny, a new law imposes heavy penalties for that kind of stealing. The penalty under the new law is five ] I years on the chain gang, or in the l nenitentiary. or a fine of S1.000 or both combined, if the sentencing judge so says. The new law prohibits breaking or attempting to break open any automobile or gasoline or oil tank or other vessel where gasoline or oil is stored with intent to steal. Kershaw county officers, from sheriff to town policemen, have been informed about the new law and read it with interest. They will use it in getting warrants hereafter, especially in the cases of chronic gasoline pilferers. At Wateree Church Sunday At the morning service at Wateree Baptist church Sunday, the pastor will use "Judging Others" as the subject for his sermon, Matthew 7:1. For the j evening subject will be "What About > the Offender," Luke 17:1. Rev. B. J. Mclver is the pastor and he and^ his congregation issue a cordial invitation to you to attend. Pastor To Orangeburg The Orangeburg Times and Democrat announces that Rev. J. B. Caston, of Camden, will begin a series of meetings at Four Holes Baptist church In the Four Holes community on Monday night"lit' eight o'clock, with preaching every morning at 10:80 o'clock. !> Ushers For August [ 'toshers for Lyttleton. Street Methodist church for August Will be: Morning: Shell Bheorn and William Netties; evening; Allen Hardy end Jim Gaudy. We failed to iitMiee theee naaee Sunday.? . r. Wlmbeiiy, Pastfl?. Progress Dinner Friday, August 2nd -The next count y-wide progress dinner 1m to be held at the Hotel Camden, Friday, August 2. 7:30 p. m. Indications are that this fh going to be the most Important and probably the livest meeting held so far. Keen Interest is being shown over the county relative to a number of projects, and it is believed that there will be a large attendance. We made reservations for only 120 peoople at the Camden Hotel bo It Is advisable for those who intend attending secure their tickets as soon as possible. These tickets can be had at fifty cet^ts each from the county Agent's ofTice, the Chamber of Commerce, Kennedy Insurance Agency, W. F. Nettles, Camden; Loring Davis, M. G. King, U. B. McKinnon, Bethune; W. U. Perry, J. P. Truesdale, Kershaw; L. P. Thompson, Liberty Hill and J. D. Watson. Blaney. The only cost is the fifty cents for the dinner. There is no solicitation. With the advent of the W. P. A. and Mr. Pinkney's published desire to get definite projects under way as soon as posible, it is realized that work being done by the progress dinners is invaluable to the county. Every public spirited citizen in Kershaw county who is interested in the development and wellfare of his community is invited to attend this dinner and take an active part. Among the visitors invited to attend the next dinner Friday, August 2nd, are Congressman Richards, Mr. Lawrence Piukney. State P. W. A. Administrator, Dr. D. W. Watkins, Director of Extension Service for South Carolina, C. A. Mcintosh, Manager Sandhills Project, McBee, Dr. T. 8. Buie, State Director of Soil Erosion Work, A. A. McKeown, District Agent, and E. R. Mclver, Drainage Engineer. ?Henry D. Green, County Agent. Plans Improvements For Hotel Camden J. A. Sterne, who .for the past Ave : years has operated the popular Hotel Camden in this city, was given a new lease on the property Tuesday for a term of years by the executors of the George T. Little estate, represented by Attorney Henry Savage, Jr., of Camden. Mr. Sterne contemplates numerous improvements in refurnishing the hoetelry, such as decorating the in*, terior and the addition of a new private dining room in the near future. This hotel is located on DeKalb street in the heart of the business center and has proven a popular stopping place under the management of Mr. Sterne and his lady aB- 1 sistant8. Revival 8ervicea At DeKalb Services Sunday, August 4th at Mt. Olivet will be at 11 a. m. and 4 p. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. George B. Bobo. Each day from August 5th through Friday, August 9th services will be held at 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. A special effort will be made to enlicit the y%juu& pcuplo in fui ? choir and sitting in a group. We hope to have special music as often as possible. We urge every member and every friend of the church to attend each service. Those with cars are asked to give a lift to some neighbor or friend if they have a vacant seat. Pray for an old time revival.?Rev. George B. Bobo, Pastor. It I* Now "Colonel" DePass Announcement was made Wednesday by Governor Olin D. Johnston of the members of his military staff, he having appointed a chief of staff, three colonels, as aides de camp, and 83 lieutenant colonels. W. L. DePass, Jr., prominent attorney and master for Kershaw county, was the only citizen of Camden to be thus honored on the governor's staff. Plenty Hot Thermometers in the shade at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon registered 100 degrees in Camden, with the weather man holding out not much prospects for cooler weather?all of which is mighty fine for crops, but mighty oppressive to man and beast. Klan To Meet At Mt. Zlen All members of the Myers and MoCoy Klan, their friends and Mt. Zion congregation are invited to Mt. Zion Baptist ctatrch, eight miles east Of Camden on Sunday, August 4. Every one is asked to hring lunch. The last recorded murder tt Milwaukee, Minn., a city of 7M,dOO, oocurred on December 14, ltS4. Last Trains Today Over Railway Line The last train will run over the lines of the Northwestern Railroad of South Carolina Friday, In accordance with an order issued by Judge Frank K. Meyers, of the United States district court, on petition of John S. Wilson, receiver. Wilson Is directed to cure for existing contracts for the hauling of the United States mart* ho as to cause as little Inconvenience as possible. The railroad hus been operuting under receivership for many months, having been placed in receivership when the Safe Deposit und Trust com* PMy, of Baltimore, trustees for a $Sfl0,000 bond issue on which no interest had been paid for more than four years, filed a petition ,for foreclosure. The railroad operates in Clarendon, i Sumter, Lee and Kershaw counties and consists of a seventeen-mile liuk from Wilson's Mill to Millard; a 24.G mile link from St. Paul to Sumter; a 24.5-mlle link from Sumter to North- < western Junction and Southern Junction, and a half-mile lino in Camden. In uddition to owing the interest on Its bonds, the railroad is alleged to owe $175,000 in taxes. A disadvantage under which it has been operating is that it enters neither Sumter nor Camden, its largest terminal, over 1|U> own tracks. The entire road was offered for sal? < at public auction April 17 at the court i house door, in Sumter, but nobody ! bid on it.?Tuesday's News and Courier. ] Filling Station To ! Rep] lace Landmark; One of the oldest wooden buildings ; in Camden was torn down on lower Broad street this week to make room ' for a new filling station. Some of our oldest citizens state that it was J an ancient building according to their ^ earliest recollections, which would put It away beyond a hundred years. It was a two-story frame building, made in the old-style mortise and peg method, and the flooring and other 1 parts joined with old-fashioned wrought-lron nails. | Older residents tell us that it was once owned and occupied by the I grand-father of the late Judge Mendel L. Smith. Later it came into possession of the late "Tobe" Tobias, and be and his wife used it as a residence and general store for many years when that section was the business ] part of the village. After the death of Mrs. Tobias it passed into other hands and the latest to acquire the property was the Wateree Building and Loan Association, which last week sold it to Hughey Tindal, of the Carolina Motor Company. George A. Creed had the contract for razing the building and found it contained pine timber which could not be obtained Id this day. Some of the timber will be used In the construction of a new building which Mr. Tindal proposes to erect on a lot fronting 150 feet on South Broad to give him an outlet for his Purol products which he deals In both wholesale and retail. For many years the old building has housed a large number of the poorer class of colored people, who made It their domicile with scanty accommodations. Bethany Baptist Church There will be services at Bethany (Weatville) on next Lord's day as follows: Sunday school at 10 a. m.t Superintendent H. B. Gaskin in charge. Preaching service at 11 a. m., the pastor in charge. B. Y. P. U. at 7 p. m., Miss Lucille Fletcher, director. Preaching service 8 p. m. by Rev. J. D. Marler, of Wlngate, N. C., who will assist the pastor in the revival beginning on this day and continuing throughout the week services being at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The public is cordially welcomed by this church at all times, but we are extending a special invitation to- everybody to worship with us next week during the revival.?Rev. James D. Gulledge, Pastor. Now Open For Business The former David Wolfe store recently purchased by Arthur Stores, incorporated. Is now open for business. The store was closed for several days while the transfer was being made.> They expect to have the store repaired on the interior and a display front added?meanwhile business will go on ss usual. Hubert O. Wilson is the managar of the new establishment. Hethune Holds Top In Pee Dee league Gates, July 28.? Hothune maintained lis Dee league leadership ?ust week by winning two games giving it three wine and no defeats in the second half. Kershaw, latmar and Oatea broke even for the week, each winning one and losing one. The beat game of the week wua Lamar'a 14-inning defeat of Kershaw at Lamar Thursday. It was a pitcher's battle between Webb and Hatfield with Webb having slightly the better! of It. This week flnda Kershaw at Hethune and Oatea at Lamar Thursday. These should be two hard fought games and will have a great deal of bearing on the winner of the second half. Lamar plays at St. Charles Friday and St. Charles plays at Gates and Kershaw ut Darlington Saturday. Won. Lost. Pet. Hethune 3 0 1000 Lamar 2 2 500 Kershaw 2 2 500 Oates 2 2 50? St. Charles 2 2 500 Durllngton 0 3 000 Mr. Ellerbe Dies At "Millvale" News was received in Camden on Wednesday of the death of Napoleon Q. Ellerbe which occurred Tuesday night at his home "Millvale" in the Kembert section of Sumter county. Mr. Ellerbe was 71 years of age and many years ago the Ellerbe family made their home in Camden owning and occupying the residence in Kirkwood now owned by Charles M. Taintar. He had resided at "Millvale" the beautiful old mill property for many years. He was the son of the late W. C. S. Ellerbe and Mary Saunders Ellerbe. He is survived by one sister, Miss Ellene Ellerbe and by a brother, C. A. ( Ellerbe, also by a grand-daughter, Miss Flora Ellerbe. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Ascension at Hagood Wednesday afternoon at six o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Q. H. Harris. Gins To Soon Hum On New Cotton Crops The Southern Cotton Oil Company will soon complete the installation of a very modern ginnery at its plant here. This new gin will have the latest and most up-to-date machinery, which, will give a very fine sample, and at the same time enable the quick handling of the farmers cotton. It is expected that the first cotton will come on the market about August 12th. The crop prospects for the county are very good, but of course a lot depends on the weather and weevil infestation between now and maturity of the crop. Weevils are reported in many sections of the county but no great damage has been found in the fields. The second migration of weevils are due early in August, but hot and dry weather will curtail their activity. Rainy and cloudy weather will cause very heavy weevil damage to the crops. In spite of the three weeks of almost continuous rain, the sandhill cotton crop is very promising. A wet season usually is very costly to sandhill farmers. The drought early In the season was a h*ad backset to early corn, but young corn is showing considerable promise. The cotton crop in the Cantey Lane, Stockton and Hoykin section is very good. Some I of the best lands in the county are in, those sections. The grain crop of the county was very good and the same with the peach crop, both of which have been harvested. Revival To Begin At Cassatt The Home Coming for the first Sunday in August at Cassatt Baptist church has been called off on account of the W. M. U. meeting at Cassatt. The revival will begin at Cassatt Baptist church on the first Sunday in August and will continue for one week. Services will be at 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Rev. J. T. Outen will do the preaching. The public is invited to attend these services.? H. T. Morrison, Pastor. Church School Announcement There win be an important Worker's Council meeting at Wlmberly Hall Friday evening at 7:80. ftty* ten of great interest to the school Will he brought np for i||HhSH, and we earnestly regeeet the presence of every edfioer end teacher.? A. W. Humphries, Superintend eh t. Delegates Named To Dillon Meeting 1*. Dean Hoykin, president of the Kershaw County Fish and Canto AsHoclation Iiuh appointed the following delegates to attend the meeting of tho State Association meeting to be held in Dillon in August: T. K. Trotter, W. R. HoijhuI, Thomas Ancruin, C. II. Zemp, Lambert DePasu, C. C. Wbitaker, 8r., John T. Nettles, Harvey Davis, W. F. Nettles, Sr., W. P. MoOu'rt, M. H. Heyman, John Davidson, C. F. Howell, L. O. Funderburk, all of Camden; Ex-Governor John Q. Richards, Pat Thompson, W. C. Perry and H, S. Hlggins, of Liberty Hill; W. A. Hoykin, Sr., L. D. Hoy kin and J. Willis Hoykin, of Boykln; B. C. Baker, of Kershuw; C. V. Hammond, Stoneboro; W. R. Hilliurd and Curtis Mackey, Heath Springs. It is likely that T. K. Trotter, vice president of the fifth district, will Boon call a meeting of the members of the district to discuss' legislation to be presented during the state meetlug. 1 he C amden chapter lias been very busy during the punt year with such programs us the spring rully and held trials, and in addition has helped to organize other chapters In nearby tOWUB. The annual election of officers for the Kershaw county chapter will take place in September and the new officers will take charge the first of October. Deas Boykln was elected to represent the Kershaw county chapter on tho Hermitage Lake commission. This lake was rebuilt during the paBt year, and will offer a fine playground for fishermen, hunters, swimmers and motor boat owners. The pond will have 1,000 acres of clear water when the dum is able to hold a full level of water. Drainage Of Creeks To Be Considered W have Just received word that E. R. Mclver, District Director for drainage projects will attend the next county-wide progress dinner which is to be held at the Hotel Camden, Friday, August 2, 7:30 p. m. This is a matter of great importance and what will be done along this line will depend in a large measure on the interest shown by the citisens of Kershaw county. Those interested In the drainage of creeks, branches, marshes and rivers should by all means attend this meeting. Of course the other matters of importance to the county will be handled also. Every public spirited citizen of Kershaw county is invited to attend. The only cost is fifty cents for the dinner.?H. D. Qreen, County Agent. Meeting in Progress At Mt. Plsgah Qreat interest is being manifested in the revival meeting which is in t progress at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church. Large congregations are in attendance at each service. There are encouraging Indications of a great re*v?v. m. L. Banister, Fastor of the First Baptist church of Chester, is doing the preaching. Mr. Banister's sermons are Biblical and therefore they contain the pure Gospel of Christ. He is a great preacher and the people of the church and community are delighted with his messages. The meeting will continue through Friday evening with services each day at 10:46 a. m. and 8 p. m. The public is invited to worship with us.-?Luther Knight, Pastor. Methodist Church 8crvices - I shall be present at all the services for next Sunday. Will moot the Men's Bible class at 10 a. m., and will be at every preaching service during the day . Expect to preach at 4 p, m., at the Rehabilitation community In Lee county beyond Bishopville. We have the promise that Rev. Frank Haynes will occupy our pulpit next Sunday morning. This young man is a Camden product, and Is making good in his chosen field ef the miitetry, and we bespeak a fine hearing for him ?C. p. Wimberly, Pastor. Thomee Family In Honolulu Honolulu, Hawaii, July 12.?Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Thomas, Miss Betty and Miss Jane Thomas, 1314 Fair street, Camden, 8. C., exchanged the eastern for the westernmost part of America's Southland for a summer vaeattoa this year. Arriving in Honolulu on the 8 Malolo, July 11, they rented a cottage at watidhi, the meat pfipritr beach district ef this pan ef the United States. They' expect te remain fot am tmdeftalte stay. ... 'J.