Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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(LOOKING BACKWARD Taken From the File, of The Chronicle Twent TW*"'r ?- Thirty Year* A,? twenty years aqo March 17, 1916 I |)r j.' m Xeinp louses corner store Building DeKalb und Broad streets row E H Dibble, for drug store. I iouribi hotels filled with many vishots B w. ? CLyburn and small son, of Bethui"' both die within short time of B fen glveu at home of Dr. aud Mrs. B g; Stevenson for Mfaa I^oulse IlomK-r. daughter of Mme. Homer MetroBxjlita" opera star. B GerinauB making several desperate Bttackb on French linea, northwest ot Bvrdun. I For in'*'i' Senator Henry Gang away B)avi?, *>i West VirgiuiUi presidential candidate in 1904 dies, at age of 93. f General Pershing gave orders on March l'? for United States to go Borwanl into Mexlc^ | K,.v Henry Bascom Browne, formBr pastor of Byttleton Street MethoBn.st (liun li dies at Kingstree, March I Aet passed by 191(J General Assem l>!v to teach agriculture in public schools of South Carolina. [ t'lianie Chaplin reputed to get |l,00u a day for acting in movies. I 10.0'HJ square miles in Southern states released from cattle tick quarBin tineII. M Haruch, donar of Camden hosBjiital pa> s visit to lnstiution. Draper Hand, San Francisco, in 1916, on the stand at a hearing In the case of Thomas Mooney, serving a life sentence for alleged partlcipa tion in the 1916 peace day bombing, declared that prosecution witnesses in the Mooney case perjured themselves. I | THIRTY YEARS AGO March 16, 1906 t Congressman Ftnley semis his usual | lot of government garden seed for distribution In Kershaw county, Seaboard planning to put on local trains between Savannah and Cohanv bia and Hamlet and Columbia. Municipal primary results In elec?l tion of H. G. Carrlson* as mayor ancTj W. K. Hough, F. M. Zenip, J. J. Work i man, I>avid Wolfe, A. J. Boattle. It. T. Gladden and W. F. Hoed to make sec? ond race In Ward One. Frame work ot new Methodist church at Bethune collapsed and injured Angus McDaurtn slightly, and! perhaps fatully Injured Bill Sellers, a negro carpenter. Mob at Bishopville tries to lynch Jim DeSaussure for attempted mur-j der, but sherifT repels attack on Jail. lAprll Jurors for court term include names of A. It. Davis, It. T. Seega^s, 11. It. Boykln. W.'T. Pitts, J. I). Mo Caskill, Jr., L. It. Williams, Devi Kirkland, 15. J. MeDeod, Dave Hayes, C. I. Shiver, H. Savage, J. B. Cunningham, W. T. Smith, D. G. Fletcher, J. F. Elliott, J. C. Hunter. H. F. Trimal, W. 11. Watkins, H. It. West, Ellas Brannon, R. H. Team, G. W. Crosby, George Watts, C. D. Bradley, J. C. Price, L. L. Truesdell, A. B. Itabon, D. S. Spears, II. Truesdel, G. H. Hammond, W. T. McCaskill, T. S. Nelson, W. A. Outlaw, J. M. Snipes, J. H. Itatcliffe, T. F. McDowell. Susan B. Anthony, life-long advocate of Woman's Suffrage, died at her home in Rochester, New York. Met With Mrs. Truesdale Tlx1 DeKalb Home Demonstration club held its March meeting, Tuesday, March 10, at the home of Mrs. Sam Truesdale. The meeting was called ! to order by the president, Mrs. J. H. Hasten. Devotional watj conducted liv Mrs K. D Barfleld, after which the Lords Prayer was repeated by the members. The secretary being abf-.tii the roll call and minutes of the last tio-.-tiim were omitted. The unitnisli' .1 business of the last meeting j was dt^posiMl of. Miss Fewell then j took -bulge. having as her subject: I Heai'hful Kitchen." First giving a I l.rii't Msminary of etiuipinent, ks caro j and . which was discussed last luoiv!. Slu- told us many ways in wInch 10 make our kitchens healthy, in jHi-paring for summer have all .-irech.patched or mended, as needed. |.aiming them if possible to pre?i\. Have a sanitary convenient garbage can. If kitchen* is electrically lighted have the light cord hanging high to give a balanced light over ! tin* room. Where lamps are used place them up high also, if room has only on.- window, to insure more light put a glass panel in the door, do not use shade for window. Ventllatioii being an important health factor she mentioned several ways or arranging it To control insects and mice, she advocated using roach powder and ked Squill, to scald ants in nests. When an article in the kitchen be?<>nw useless eliminate It, not allowing it to occupy valuable space. To polish silver economically, have a >ina!i piece of genuine aluminum, ?' - place In large pan, add one quart boiling water, one teaspoon each of salt and soda She demonstrated this, letting each piece come in contact with the aluminum. To war on flies and mosquitoes now, for eiS-h one destroyed may mean hundreds later on. If one has a lily pond to put gold fish in to destroy mosquito larvae. When discarding tin cans always puncture the bottom so that no water will stagj nate to breed them. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Shelby Truesdale served during the social hour, tasty refreshments. The club welcomed as a new member, Mrs. E. L. Barileld. Duo to the inclement weather our attendance was not ui> to par," but we are hoping for better weather and better at-' tendance next time. We meet Willi | Mrs. Oscar Smyrl in April, for a discussion 011 "Attractive Kitchens." All members are urged to be present. Bring a friend. From Arizona comes the announcement that rattlesnakes are emerging] from their hibernation earlier than usual this year, and picnickers and I hitch-hikers are being warned to! watch their steps. | The supreme court of Connecticut1 has ruled that it Is legal to hang a condemned man there, despite the fact j that the method of execution In the ] state has been changed to electricity I since the man was condemned to be hanged. At Muskegon, Mich., 231 guests were driven from the 400 rooms of the Occidental hotel there, destroyed by fire with a loss of $400,000. STATEMENT The First National Bank OF CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA At the Close of Business March 4, 1936 ^ Condensed from Report to the Comptroller of the Currency Resources | I-oans and Discounts >123,477.78 | Overdrafts NONE Hanking House and Furniture and ! Fixtures 33,807.78 ! Heal Estate Other Than Banking I House 21,517.43 j Bonds 380.101.4-8 Cash in Vahlt and Due by Banks .. 373.484.HO Other Assets l,063.3y TOTAL ... . . ._. >833,465.86 Liabilities Capital Stock Paid in I t>0,000.00 j Preferred Stock 15,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits .. .. 18^)70.41 Deposits 830,483.84 i Pills Payable NONE j | Itediscounts . NONJE Other Liabilities 3.10 TOTAL 1933,455.85 DIRECTORS M. H. HEYMAN W. A. BOYKIN C. J. SHANNON, JR. C. J. SHANNON, 4th WARREN H. HARRIS R. N. SHANNON S. W. VanLANDlNGHAM ~ Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - $5,000 Maximum Insurance For Each Depositor THE ONLY NATIONAL BANK IN KERSHAW COUNTY Former Pastor Pays Visit To Kershaw Fdltor Camden Chronicle: in the year of grace moo, youjr correspond ?nt served as shepherd oT three flocks composing Kershaw circuit of the Methodist church. Shiloh and Damascus, two mjarby rural congregations, and the bonny village of KerHhaw formed the pastorate. On Satunlay, the 7th Instant, a delightful luncheon was served the visitor in the hospitable home of I)r. K. C; Brastng ton, whose charming wife Is a near relative of the writer's consort, formerly of Chesterfield county. It was a genuine happiness to meet ami couveind with the vote ran editor, Captain J. W. ilamul, who for nearly half a century has hlessot) the community with a superb weekly paper, the profit of whk'jh can 'not be duly estimated In benefits to the populace and surrounding country. He and his excellent family have been intimately identified with the religious and educational welfare of the community and its environs in a most helpful manner and their devotion yet abides. At the home of Mrs. Dan McDonald and her winsome daughter. Miss Genevieve, an enjoyable evening meal was had and memories Joyous reoalied of t lie noble husband and fa titer, lately gone to his heavenly home. A pleasant visit to tho sou, "Bill," at his elegant homo prudently shut in for a few days with a mild attack of flu, was much enjoyed. Ho is happily married to u duughter of the Reverend J. T. Fowler, of the South Carolina Methodist Conference, and their little daughter, Bettle Sue, Is like a sunbeam it) their happy household. Friend McDonald very courteously put his Sar and driver at the service of the writer in making visits into the nearby sections. At Kirkwood Farm on Saturday night, us guest of Mr. and \Mrs. D. M. Kirkly, happy fellowship was enjoyed, recounting the delights of other years. . They dwell contentedly alone, their fine young folk like birdlings flown from tho homo nest to residences of their own. Mrs. Kirkley lias a special interest in the poultry business, besides being the consort of a progressive farmer. Brother Dan lias a habit of regular church attendance and on Sunday morning with his i wife and visitor motored to the Kershaw Methodist church in time for [the church school session. Superintendent Gibbons lias seven acceptI able years in the office. He is a naI tive of New 7.ion. Clarendon county, where the writer began his ministry j and whose forbears were his staunch friends. At his post of duty, long held and efficiently, Captain Hamel, I the dean of church officials here, gave an inspiring exposition of the | lesson topic as teacher of the Men's Bible class. The Rev. L. D. Hamer, I the lately appointed pastor, insisted i that the former preacher in charge , must deliver the morning discourse, though few of his former parishioners i were present, having joined the ranks ! of the redeemed. It was gratifying I to hear so many express their pleasure and profit. The writer was guest for dinner at the parsonage and greatly enjoyed the toothsome food and cordial fellowship of the young minister and his excellent wife. Pastor Hamer is a zealous and well equipped Four Counterfeiters Taken In Greenville illc, Murcli Iti, Hiirpi'iHc raid on a locul upholstery shop by a secret serviceSipoiutlve and two otkjer law officers early yesterday morn lug dost royed machinery for the manu facta re of bogus half dollars and smashed uu alleged ring of four GreenVlllo counterfeiters All In their twenties, Toy Sullivan, ?f t,lw shop, Willis Melton, Uruce Austin, uu<l Willluin Varn were lodged in (ho county jail on charged of muking and conapiring to puss spurious coins. One of the men, 28-year old Bruce Austin, admitted his guilt in a pre llminary hearing, United States Coin* missioner H. C. WilliaiiiH said, but refused to sign a confession statement. Melton, Austin and Varn were arrested in Spartanburg Saturday night with x, of (be counterfeit f>0-coni pieces in their pockets. Deputy I'nited States Marshall Keuboti Wats??n, who with Secret Service Operator I,. O. Padgett and Deputy Sheriff Moser staged the Sunday raid, said the three youngsters were c|junk With a search war ram In pocket, Padgett and his associates smashed Into the upholstery shop, located in the lOu-block of West North street, discovering several plaster of paris moulds, and uiaterlul for the casting of others. President Roosevelt has ^iven Ids approval to a $887,000 loan grunt for the construction of a bridge across the Apalachicola river in Florida with PWA funds. It is estimated that the highways of North Carolina were damaged to the extent ot $3,000,000 during the recent severe winter weather. minister and will faithfully perform the duties of his office acceptably. Through the kindness of the Rev. J. I). Griffin, pastor of the Heath Springs circuit, the writer visited the renowned Hanging Rock Methodist church in the afternoon, where Hltdiop Axluiry had preached in his itinerary nearly 200 years ago. The remodeled building still stands in which he officiated Several graves in the adjoining cemetery are over a hundred years old. Superintendent lieDonald. a capable and devotedly pious mother in Israel," lias the hearty cooperation of her asset ulL^ ;TfTd a gratitying interest is tnauffested in the study of the sacredscriptures. Hole again tin- pastor pressed into service the visitor and after the discourse was presented with a much appreciated voluntary "love gift'' offering. Without his knowledge or consent, the pastor had announced at his morning service In Salem church at Heath Springs, that the writer would preach there, and at the evening hour a goodly company of attentive hearers gathered for worship antUfor the third time that day the visiting minister preached. It reminded him of the three-year pastorate he served seven yeAp ago at Kitty Hawk, N. C., where twice a month he walked 18 miles through deep sand and preached three times and taught two bible classes besides. Here also a "love gift" was handed the writer. At the parsonage a refreshing night was spent. 1 he good wife here manages exceedingly well in providing Rood food for her household. The homemade loaf and other delicious viands attest her skill and wisdom. Sweet and butter milk and choice butter yielded by the Jersey cow are wholesome contributions to her table. Of the four sons and four daughters of the happy group two of each are at home and diligent with their studies and beautifully devoted to each other. Monday the pastor motored with his guest to Kershaw, where a day of visiting former friends was delightful to their former shepherd. In the late afternoon a visit was made to the Damascus neighborhood, near Westville.. it was here that "Uncle | Iommie Cauthen in the church and home circle was at liberty to shout j aloud the praises of his Redeemer. His wag a genuinely sincere piety and every one had confidence in his religion. A visit was paid to the homes of C. K. and Frank McDowell and that of a neighbor. These two and their brother, Dr. W. C. McDowell, of Kershaw, are stalwart sons of greatly, beloved parents of this comhiunlty whose memory is "as ointment poured forth." Frank and his splendid wife made their guegt for the night welcome at their well-suplied table and cheerful fireside to a late hour. After a comfortable night of repose and a hearty breakfnst. mine host motored with the to Kershaw and at the high school chapel service the writer was honored with the privilege of conducting same and bringing a message they seemed to eujoy. _ The student body of seven hundred under the direction of Superintendent Hawthorne and his company of skilled instructors are highly favored indeed. The new grammar school brick edifice now under construction will make an educational plant of great value.?W. A Betts, Bamberg, S. C. CITE8 DANGER OF BIG MEALS Chicago, March 7.?Rig meals were named today ii> the Journal of the American Medical association as the No. 1 enemies of weak heartH. Heavy eating 1h a major "precipitating cause" of death from coronary thrombosis, or heart block, Dr. Cadis Phlpps, of Boston, Mass., said In a study of fatalities from this ailment. It is better for susceptlhles to eat l smaller meals and more of them than: to jam the digestive system with ex-1 cessive amounts of food at one time, the New' Knglander asserted. Dr. I'hipps emphasized the small ratio of coronary thrombosis deaths which occurred as a resuft of exercise or physical stress. | lu 437 cases, he said 'he found f>0 per cent of the deaths "in no way related" to physical strain. Of the remaining 40 per cent. IT per cent followed mild exercise, such as walking or running a machine Significantly, half of the deaths "during so-called exertion" came within an hour after a meal. Mary Joyce, 27, a hunting lodge mistress in the Yukon, has safely just completed u 1,000 mile trek from Juneuu to Fairbunks, accompanied by an Indian guide. Governor Lelunann of, New York, baa nuked the leKiHlature of his state to increase liquor taxea '20 per cent to help finance participation of the atate In the Roosevelt aoclal security program. Giant Earthworms In Australia Columbia, March 10.?KarthfV(U*ma ten feet long and aa big around rut a human wriat are found in Australia, according to Dr. I'. J. I'hilaon, professor of biology In the University of South Carolina, who toured that country recently. These worms are not very destructive, since they usually stay around the crook beds. IF NOTHING RELIEVES YOUR RHEUMATISM French's Tablets MUST or Your Money Back Now you CAN'T FAIL to relieve the pain of your Sciatica, Neuritis, Lumbago or Muscular Rheumatism. tha prescription for French's Neutralina Tablats Is a graat Sclanfist's sacrat discovery?Ilka nothing alsa you ever haard ofl No opiatas, no narcotics, absolutaly harmlass. On a MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE, sand only ona dollar or monay ordar (wa pay postage) to W. H. FRENCH CO.. World Bldg., New York, N.Y. - 1 ATTENTION!! 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