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SOCIETY NEWS T?l?pboM 100 . j Dinner Party For Quaita On Monday evening at their home on Mill atreet, Mr. and Mra. Wylle Hheorn entertained at a delightful dinner party for ten guests. Decorations for the party feature^ ^he Christmas lighted Christmas treo? being uaed. Bridge followed dtmxer and winners of the score prises were Mrs. Hughey Tlndal and M. M. Reasonover. entertains Young Folks Qne of the moat enjoyable parties of the Christina! season for the younger contingent of Camden society was the one at-which David WlLUama^Jr., was host Friday evening airMulbe'rry, the lovely home of his parents,' Mr.i and Mrs. David. R. Williams.. Twenty-two guests were invited for a pinner and theatre party. h 8an 8oucl Club Mr. and Mra. F. D. Goodale's party] on Monday evening was given for tjpjj members of the San Souci club and a few additional friends, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Sbeorn, Mrs. Henry Nlles, Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and M. B. Williams. Pretty Yueltide decorutions were used in the ptpty rooms and a sweet course Was inrved after the games. Prise! wei i awarded Mrs. Marvin Reasonover nd William C. I Moore. Buffet Supper / "Midway" On the evening o December 27th, George Brunson gavf delightful buffet supper' at hla lc ily home, "Mill way," entertaining ) honor of the members of the S. . E. fraternity In Camden. Amoni :hose enjoying the party, besldys a host, were: Ancrum Boyktn, Jr., ndrew Burnet, Whit Boykin, John d >ach, Sam Boykin, Teddy deLoach, )orge Brunson, Jr., A. K. Blakei\ey, lien Capehart, John Lawrence Tet I and Marshall Hildebrand. Entertains F< iYlsitors Mra. Jack Whital Jr., gave a lovely bridge tea wnesday afternoon, inviting a smaloup of friends in honor of two out-o>wn visitors? Mrs. Henry Munsse of Hartford, Conn., the house gut if Mrs. Thomas Ancrum, and Mn ddickes Kirkland, of Hogansvllle, , who Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. Klrkland. In the bridge games Mr lessen scored high and received prize. After rhe dard games, Mn hitaker served A tea course-frc , prettily appointed tea table In living room. Entertains F sitors Among the prett rties of the past week was the OVlr. and Mrs. Thomas Ancrum ga : their home on Fair street, whe By entertained for the members lelr club and for Mrs. Ancrum's b r and sisterIin law,- Mr. and Mrs iry Muessen, of Hartford, Conn. ightful threecourse dinner , was 3d on small tables at 7:30 and vas followed by bridge. A prize iven at each table and these w< on by Mrs. Ralph Shannon, M ueesen and Jack Whitaker, Jr. ?= Mr* Bflk Entertain* Mr*. J. HT. Belk entertaiued Tuesday eyming at hjej home on Monument Park,' In hoinjf of her daughter, Ellene. Jack Itlcharde won the prize lu an interesting contest and after other games the guests were iuvited< into 'th* dining room, where delightful refreshments were served. Ked and green was the 'color note carried out in the decorations and the refreshment*. Later in the evening the guests the movies. ' "1 i" i Miss ?lah*?fy. Brldga Hosts** - Mis* Mwy, Lee Blakeney was a bridge hostess Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock In compliment to Miss Marx Burnet, >pf WashWgt^n, D. C., who spent the Christmas holidays here with Miss, Celesta Mumford. Miss Burnet, the .hostess, and a few close friends of the honor gueBt made twelve at the party which was given at the Blakeney ^me on Fair street. Prizes In the ,Wii.games were awarded Miss Katherne .JCennody and Miss Alice Robinson. A sweet course with cofTee was Bervod after cards. iftisa foster Was Honor Quest Miss Harriet Foster, of Jacksonville, Fla., was the honor guest a,t the party that Miss Maggie Trdntham gave Saturday evening at the* home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Trantham,, on Mill street. Maggie's guests were the members of her club, to which Harriet belonged before she left to make her home in Jacksonville. Games were played and delightful refreshments were served during the evening. Club members enJoying the party were: Misses Betty Whltaker, Ann Whitaker, Florence Savage, Billy Pitts, John Cook, Massie Trotter, Jolly Pitts and Edwin Sterrett. Progressive Dinner Party ? A gay social affair which the younger society set enjoyed during the past week was the progressive dinner party given on Monday evening. The dinner began with a fruit cocktail, which wbb served at the home of Miss Dorothy VanLandingham. The guests then went to the Hotel Camden for the main course and this was followed by salad course, served at I the home of Miss Mary Lee Blakeney. This delightful affair ended at the Little home on Mill street where the eighteen guests were entertained by Miss Mary Florence Little at a sweCt course and afterwards enjoyed dancing till a late hour. ...i. . ,7? ' Met With Mrs. Smith The Malvern Hill Home Demonstration Club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Clifton Smith, for the December mesjtin^. Nlnety-flyit per .cent of the members were present and each answered the roll call with what they wished old Santa to bring them. A reading entitled "Olaf's Christmas Eve1* was given by Mrs. H. T. Lovette. "Hhrk! The Herald Angels," was sung by 'all and the Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the meeting. Miss Fewell, the county agent, thep discussed "Convenient Kitchens." And, as this is a newly organized club she also discussed the reasons ' for club work and the benefits derived from it. After the business was over the hostess, Mrs. Smith, served cakes, doughnuts and coffee. 11AfteSTnventory Sale! li WE HAVE V FINISHED TAKING INVENTORY D HI AND FINDWVT WE ARE OVER-STOCKED ON | | SEVERAL lis OF SEASONABLE MERCHANT I | DISE. 'IN <ER TO REDUCE THIS STOCK WE I j ffl QUICKLY 1 ?UR ENT,RE STOCK TO MOVE I 1 'ormerly .*old. for Now $4.95 I m formeriy *?ia - Now $7.95 11|| Now $9.75 I ^ ?lJ,, Suodin*..Jack*u: Now $1.48 I jvj All Udiu' Ale Dresses, reduced JI5 per cent from ( 111 *# S III Our Sh<& art meat has been thoroughly gone I over, and qfair remarked at greatly reduced I 111 prices. W? lne lot of broken sizes, from 3 1-2 to KH 5 1-2? K??d #|narked to close out at 98 cents. If II you can find Bze in this lot you will get a bargain. 0 i i jlkceived via express a III Ige shipment op II MENRUBBER overshoes I I 1^1 _| rr XJg tr ^ fc i ?<r a 4* \ f + - ^ - , | || We are goinAVe more bad weather, so -you had || better pAfor it. You will save money if FQRMERLYfcADEa^lO?2BROADSTREET Personal Mention Mias Sophie Garrison, of Florence, is the guest of Misses Gertrude and Lulu Gillie. Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Humph rice have returned from a vlait to relative* in Mount Cartnel, 8. C. Mrs. F. M. Woolen la on a visit to Mr. aud Mrs. James Hlakeuey in Winston-Salem, N. C. Mrs, J. N, Klrvon. ot DurllugWn, TT on a visit to her sisters, Mrs. John & Rbawe and Miss Mattie Gerald. Marlon McDowclj, <>r Tampa, Fla., has been visiting r^jaUvea in Camden and In Betbuue. ourltig the boll?<?* .... .... Mr. and Mrs.. Du^tyee Blakeney have returned to their home in Charleston, after spending the holidays with relatives here. Mrs. Emma Villeplgue and Mies Emma Villeplgue returned Wedues: day to Washington, D. C\, after spending the holidaya here. Mr. und Mrs. D. M. Maya and children and Miss Cecelliu King returned Friday from a trip to Miami and other points in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Mobley, of Greensboro, N. C., were the gupsts of the former's parents, Mr. *aud Mrs. K. B. Mobley, during the holidays. Miss Ellen Stuart, of Wycheville, Vu.. is spending her third winter as the guest of Mrs. H. L. Schlosburg at the Marion Francis Inn. Also stopping with Mrs. Schlosburg Is Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gruber, of Baltimore, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew' Myers and little son, Andrew, Jr., of Sanford, Fla; Mrs. J. B. Kelley and Miss Louise Graham, of Bishopville, were the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. Carrie M. Davis during the holidays. Friends are glad tp see Alderman C. C. Whitaker able to be at his office again after a long seige of illness. He has been able, to come to his office part time each day for the past week. Mrs. J. D. Byrd and young son, Elbert, Mrs. J. E. Davis and Miss Miriam Pickle, were called to Greenwood Saturday on account of the death of the former's uncle, Mr. K. Penp. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Brown?had as their guests during the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Green, of Fort Moultrie, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Arnold, of West Wateree; and Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Myers, of Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. Frank M. Zemp and Mrs. T. Jh McNinch attended the funeral of James Simon Bennett, whose death occurred in the Bell Town section of Lancaster county on December 13. Mr. Bennett was one of the prominent citizens of his section and leaves a large family connection. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Stevenson had as their guests during the holidays, RalpilVJfJui. pf Bailey Military Academy, Miss Lena Stevenson, a student at Erskine, Dr. R. M. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Z. V. Butte and little son, of Due West; L. B. Stevenson, of Jacksonville. Flrn; Bob, W. H? &r., Addison and Mason Stevenson, of Sumter. 1 ? . ^ - Mr.-and Mrs. Oaborn Shaw and young daughter, Ann, are spending a few days at the Marion Frances Inn, ori their way to Florida for the remainder of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr., Wednesday evening. They are residents of Bellport, Long Island, N. Y. News from the bedside of Dr. W. R. Cl^yburn, One of Camden's popular physicians, is to the effect that he has so far recovered as to be able to sit up a while each day. This will be glad news to his host of friends not only In Camden, but throughout the county where he has labored with the sick so long. He suffered an attack of pneumonia. Roberta-Robinson Wilburn Odel Robinson and Miss Ruby Mae Roberts were married on Christmas eve at the. home of the bride at 202 Lakeshore Drive, Wateree MU1. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. J. Mclver, pastor of the Wateree Baptist church. To Meet With Mra. Aired The Jdhn D. Kennedy Chapter U. D. C. will meet on Monday afternoon, January 6, at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. W. B. Aired at the home of Mrs. Alfred McLeod, on Hampton street. Railroad To Be Junked According to a letter replying.lo . an inquiry from the Camden Chamber, of Commerce as to what done with the old Northwestern Railway property whl^ti was recently abandoned, it is le&tfletf thai the property was purchased by theN Atlantic Coast Line company, holder of all bonds. That company has contracted to sell* and is now In process of trans^ ferring to Frank L. Cohen, of Buffalo, N. Y., the rail and metal materia) acquired at the rale. The real estate has not been sold. - The Standard OH Company or New Jersey, proposes to Inaugurate a new old-age pension plan, undqy which employe contributions will be supplemented by the Ann up to 11 per cent of its pay roll. In Honor Of Newly-Weds Mr. and Mra, John Wltherspoou Richardson, who were married in Newburish, N. Y., December 14, spent the Christmas holidaya (11 Camden, ( aa guests of Mr. Hlchurdaon'a mother,! Mra. Kobert Marye, and hia grandparwnta, Dr. and Mra John W. Corbett. A number of pretty partiea were glven in their honor during their atay here, among them being Mr. and Mra. fcL G. Marvin's lovely dinner party"" Tueaday evening at the Hobkirk Inn. Friday a llat of *<Kfei eventa in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson included a tea given by Mrd'/'fctatthew Ferguson at the DePaaa h6trie on Fair street, and a bridge dinner at which Mra. W. L. Wright was hoaleaa In the evening. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew wriitaker ghve a ni.mli "drop-In" party Sunday at noon at their home on North Broad street, and Mr. aud Mra. C. C. Whitaker, Jr., entertained in their houor Sunday afternoon. Christmas Party A delightful event of the Christmas holidaya took place Wednesday night when Miss Ida Loo Smith enturtuined some of her high school and college friend* at her home. A Christmas tree featured in the entertuinment with much merriment. Dingo and other games were enjoyed by the gueats. Refreshments were served in the dining room. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. J. M. Smith and Miss Ruth Moseley. Those present were: Misses Arelia Stuckey, Margaret Gaskin, Naomi Walker, Ruby Gay West, Sarah Davis, Mary and Nell Moseley, Mary 'and Sarah McLeod, Clarlne Sowell, Ruth Moseley, L. 8. Mayers, Clater Arrants, Raymond Dennis, Howze Evans, Milton Bradley, Alexander Watts, Bill Moseley, Clifford McLeod, Curtis Arrants, Eben and Sinway Young, Clinton Walker, Clemont 8hiver, Braska Jeffers, Charles Smith. Patrick Dennis,- Jpo? Moseley and John Carl West. m Attended Wedding In Columbia Miss Mattie Pauline Shaw, formerly of Camden, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shaw, was married in Columbia on Thursday afternoon, of last week to Lucius Kennedy Montgomery, of Klngstree. ? The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents. Among the out of town guests at the wedding were: R. L. Smyrl, grandfather of the bride; Miss Mamie Smyrl, Mrs.' George A. Creed, Mrs. Fred Ogburn, 0. J.'Smyrl and Miss Lottie Smyrl, all of Camden; Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Campbell, T. S. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Woodbury, aH of Chester. John Wilson Improving The many friends of John Wilson will be glad to learn of his rapid improvement. He is now at the Columbia hospital, where he was operated upon, on Monday. It fs hoped that in a few days he will be able to sit up, though he will have to remain In Columbia for another week or two. John Wilson had his thigh-bone broken whfen he slipped On the ice, In front of the Postoffice, on Monday, December 23rd. Friends may now visit him at room No. 287 at the Columbia hospital.? Wednesday's 8umter Item. Rev. L. N. Taylor At Stateburg 8unday This comiiig Sunday, January 6, the Rev. L. N. Taylor, Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia, will preach at the annual "Feast of Lights" Epiphany service at the Church of the Holy Cross, Stateburg, 7:30 p. m. The young people's service league will conduct the pageant commemorating the "Coming of the Wise Men to Bethlehem." Special music has been arranged by the organist, Mrs. J. L. Frlerson. Bethany and Beaver Dam Church There will be services at the above churches on Sunday, January 6, as follows: Bethany, Sunday S^hopl at 10 a. m.; preaching at il a. m. The theihe will be;. "A New Year Gift." B. 'f.Jtl. at 6 p. m. \ At Beaver Dam, Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 3 p.' m. Let evqiy member of these churches be present. The public is always welcome;?Rev. J. D. Gulledge, pastor. i - _ 1 __ ' Singing Convention To Meet The Kershaw County Singing Convention meets at the Pentecostol Holiness church on Fair street, at Camden, on Sunday afternoon, January 5, at 2 o'clock. All singers are cordially invited to attend.... i Bethesda Presbyterian Churoh Sunday, January 6, A. Douglas JVIc* Arli, pastor. Church school for every age at 10 a. Morning -worship at 11:16. Every one Is cordially Invited to attend the services of this ] church. . .j Services At Grace Church The announcement is made that there will bo services at Grace Episcopal church Sunday morning at 11:16 o'clock. The preaching will be hy a visiting mlnisterr stmaay school wTlT be held at the usual.hoar. ?: r_?~_ A' Tom Tatbert. his brother, and the! letter's wife, were burned to death When On destroyed the Talbert home near Union, Miss., Friday night. ? :*/ News Of Interest In And Near Bethune BethuueJan. 1?Several pretty purlies wore enjoyed by the social set during the holidays. Mrs. C\ E. BreH ua . ind MrH U ? MeCaaklll were joint hostesses at u bridge party glv?S ,l0me Qt the former. Beauitl hristmas decorations were used, mluauir^f'wys? faV<^ -Wlik'jl .ttiiiu mtnature ChMSfinas trees, further accentuated holiday motif. Mrs. W. It. (toiler won high score prise, while low went to Miss Louise Tiller. Atil? pri,eH wer? presented Miss Beth Terry, of Quitman, (la., and Mrs Harold King, of Bethune. Ambrosia and fruit cake were served by the hostesses. Another delightful party was given by Miss Stella Bethune and Miss Katherine Truesdell when tables for contract bridge were placed amid a beautirul arrangement of Christmas greens, and other fitting decorations which made the rooms bright and cheerful for the players. High sobre prize wont to MIhh Ixmise Tiller' 'tfhd ow to Mrs. K. K. McCaskill. Delicious refreshments were served during the afternoon by the hostesses. Assembling a number of close friends was the delightful turkey dinner which Mrs. Loriug Davis and Mrs. U. B McKlnnon gave in honor of the birthday unnlvbrsuries of their husbands recently, at the home of Mr and Mrs. Lorlng Davis. This proved a most enjoyable occasion, for not only the honor guests, but all others who were present. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mays and children and Mi8H Cecelia King have been visiting relatives in Winter Haven, The j. e. Severances held a family """lion at Big Springs Thursday when there were present Mrs. S. M. Hugglns and daughter, Miss Margaret Hugglna, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Randolph and daughter, Meda, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Andrews and twin daughters, these being great grandchildren, all of Lamar; Miss Frances . Severance, Holly ?nJ: mf,' a1d Mr8' Eldon Severance and little daughter, Pjuhplico; * Mr. and Mnr Davin Severance, Columbia; Clirton Severance, Clemson College; Mrs. David Holley and Miss Eunice Severance, Bethune. Marshall Blanton, of Shelby N C was the guest of Miss Thelma Davis' during the holidays. Miss Lois Watts. Richmond, Va.Mrs. H. G. Hiors and little son. Hamberg; Mr and Mrs. Kirkland Watts, Moncks Comer, and Gordon Watts, Clemson College, were holiday guests of their mother, Mrs. Maud Watts lr. and Mrs. Orlor Gordon and baby and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gardner. ?l ^ ?y' were Christmas guests of the Z. P. Gordons. Miss Amy Hiuiti, of Florida has been visiting Miss Arlene Wages. Mr. and Mrs. J, L, Bird are spending several weeks In Greensboro, N. c. J?sh Smith has gone to Schenectady. N. Y., to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bethunb and son, of near Hartsvilie, have been guests of relatives here. Dr. and Mrs. C. Q. Terry, of Quitman, Ga with their daughter, Katherine visited Mrs." Terry's parents, the J. A. McCa8klU'8 during the holidays. Miss Beth Terry who has been here for an extended visit accompan^arents ?? tbelr return home. Miss Louise Tiller has returned from a visit to relatives in Durham, hL Clybumr of Kershaw, has been the guest of her sister, Mre! Lorlng Davis. itK; Jarb^ou?h ?nd Miss Ruth Estrl4ge of Kershaw, have been visiting 1 elatives and friends here. A-1Mr and Mrs- Lester Stevens and Miss Oneida Outlaw, of High Point, w ?"^6,re hollday guests of the W. A. Outlaws. Mrs. Sallie Davis is visiting relatives in Kershaw. 0JlIr8^?Janw Vau?hn- of Batesburg, and Miss Margaret Howie, of Andrews, have been recent guests of the Severances. Miss Mary Brannon, of Columbia. m?8 been visiting her parents, the B. W. Brannons. !_ Chairman James A. Farley of the national Democratic executive committee. predicts that 3,000 "Jackson Day dinners will be held over the country on January 8 to listen In on a talk to the party by President Roosevelt. Representative Maverick of Touts, in a Washington statement, violently attacks tho Townsend ohl-ngo pension plan as being one that is "fantastic," "unjust" and capable of bankrupting the nation within two weeks of adoption, should that occur. ' Three candidates for congress In Maine, and ?' one in Arkansas, are running on the Townsend platform. / Wants-For Sale FOR SALE?Two Poland-China Sows, to farrow in January. Weight about pounds uarh. Paul llrown, Route 2, Camden, 8. 0, 41 ab. FOR SALE?Two hundred year old mahogany grand-father clo' k. Ad. dr?*H? Mra. Pratt llendurHuu, 801 Edgefield Avenue, Greenwood, 8. 0. 30 46pd SALESMAN WANT ?Man ?wRh car. Houte experience preferred but not neceaaa^y. Ha'wleigh, Dept. BOA-BV-M, Richmond;'***. 41 pd. FOR SALE?Excel lent1* farm laud. Large and amall tracta, with good buildinga. Well located. Bargains. Easy terms. See Carl A. Hortou, Kershaw, 8. C. 88-44pa FREE R0AO SERVICE?Creed's FillIng Station Fifty-Mile Free Road Service.' Call Telephone 488, Camden, 8. C. WINTER HOMES?'We still have several choice, completely furnished, heated homes, 2 to 8 bedrooms. Ex- * cellent locations. Shannon Realty Con^puny; West DeKalb street at Broad street, Phone 7, FpR 8ALE?Pink Thrift, Sweet WilHam#, _Snapdragons, 36c dozou; Blue Phlox, Candytuft, Columbine, Delphinium, Canterbury Bulls, 60c dozen; Painty, English Daisy, For* get-Me-Nots, 00c per 100. At Club Market or address Mrs Robert Humbert, ltembert, S. C. 36-42pd FARM8 FOR 8ALE?Small and large. Some very fertile lands. Prices In line with the times. Let us show you.?Shannon Realty Co., Camden, S. C. 37tf FOR SALE?Homes, any size, any style, any location, any price. Are you waiting for a higher price? It's coming. Some genuine bargains available now, Better see us. Shannon Realty Company, Crocker Building, Phone 7. APARTMENT For Rent?Four rooms and bath. Furnished. 1306 Lyttletou Street. Private front porch and . rear entrance. Second floor. Call at apartment or see Shannon Realty Co., Camden, 8. C. 37tf CALL CREED'S FILLING 8TATION? For Free Road SerVice. Only equipped free air service truck in the city. Telephone 486. CARPENTER AND BUILDER?Before you decide who should do your work, telephone John S. Myers, for any class of carpentry work?outside or inside. All work guaranteed. Specialize lq cabinets and screening. Any kind of furniture repaired. I solicit your patronage. Telephone 268, John S. Myers, 818 Church street,. Camden, 8. C. 16 tf. FREE ROAD 8ERVICE?Creed's Filling Station Fifty-Mile Free Road Service. Call Telephone 486, Camden, 8. C. WI8E AND THRIFTY PEOPLE are investing in shares In Ftrst:J*ederat ' " . Havings & Loan Association.' Are you one of them? Safe and. insur' ed. . i?tt'v.; FOR RENT?uoou three or fourhorse farm. Oood flve-room house, screened sleeping porch. Also twohorse farm. Twenty-five. Duroc pigs for sale.?T. D. Hall, Cnssatt, 8. C. , , <&-48pd FOR SALE-Bot?ttn#_ Plant and EquiiK~ ment formerly operated and owned by W. L. Jackson, cheap.-John K. deLoacn, Executor & " Trustee. .1,1 , I I11 .1 ,r ANNOUNCEMENT! 1 I am pleased to announce that I am |7 v now connected with the ; I Standard Oil Company ol^ Net J^sey I on the Corkier of DeKalb and Lyttle- I ton Streets. I am prepared to give 1 EssoService 100per cent. Acorn- I I plete line of Esso products plus my I I service assures "Happy Motoring." I I It will be a pleasure to serve you.. 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