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Historic Church at Old Stateburg (Or eon wood Index-Journal) Greenwood citizen* who have vlsited historic old HtuteburK In 8uinter county, not only find the whole section filled with hletorlc appeal hut they find In the very fine old "Church of the Holy Cron?"Mhero, the model from which the Episcopal "Church of the Resurrection" In Greenwood was found. A study of the photograph will show the likeness though there l? this difference. There is no spire now on the Church of Holy Cross whereas there Is one on the Church of the Resurrection. The spire on the fine old church at Htateburg was blown down In the storm of PJ03 and the congregation did not feel equal to the financial demand for a restoration of the spire. And so that is why the spire no longer appears. Recently a party of Greenwood visitors, guests of Major It II. Cain, to this community found much to Interest and entertain them there and much also In the way of additions to their historical knowledge of this community! Htateburg is about thirty miles he- i low Columbia and in Humter county, i It Is either the oldest or second old- 1 est, settled section of that county, settlements having been made here in i 17f?0. The only other possible rival as < to age Is Manchester in the county. 1 Hut Statoburg has no rival as to the number and Importance of its i older homos nud residents. Each old I home deserves a long story for Its i own. From Mrs. M. L. Parlor, of Wedge- -i field, 'on the King's highway some < interesting facts about the Church of the Holy Cross were obtained. Mrs. 1 Parler Is an authority on the local history of this section of the atate. She really knows this history. A visitor is immediately impressed with the solemnity und dignity of the surroundings. The burial plots do not show from the side from which the accompanying photograph was taken but many persons of high rank and station In the history of South Carolina are buried here. Here sleep the last long sleep, Lieutenant Generul Richard Heron Anderson, ("Fighting Dick" Anderson) the ranking officer of the Confederacy from South Carolina; and his brother, Dr. William Walluce Anderson, Jr., Major of C. 8. A. of high rank as surgeon In that service; Joel II. Poinsett, the distinguished diplomat and one of the most verHHtle men In American history, and "his wlfeV Chancellor Wattes, Henjamln H. Rutledge, Hishop Rutledge, Colonel. Sebastian Sumter, a grandson of General Thomas Sum-1 ter; Lieutenant Theodore Kavenel, of the A E. F., killed In France after the Armlstlco was signed; Major William Harrison Saunders, distinguished aviator who survived the World war but was killed In a plane accident at Fort Sill where he was acting as a flying instructor He is said to have been the first Pilot Observer to fly over the German lines. There also is the plat of the Reynolds family, throe brothers who wore among the early pioneer settlors in these High Hills of the Santee. Major Thomas W. Child, U. 8. A., who died In Florida during the Seuilnole War, aud a member of the Anderson family Is burled here and also Colonel John J. Dargan, lawyer, historian and educator. Col, Dargau conducted for years a school In the old home of General Sumter and was instrumental In getting a monument erected over the grave of General Sumter. located not far from the old home. There Is not time or space to give a complete list of the distinguished dead here. Joel R Poinsett, now best known perhaps because ho brought from Mexico the brilliant red flower which has become an essential Christinas decoration, iu his life time occupied a very prominent place in national affairs. H? was an ardent suppoiter of President Andrew Jackson and his union policy. Mr. Poinsett did not live in the Statoburg community but he dlttf th the Anderson home "Hill ('rest" Just across tho road from the church and was burled in the church yard He was on his way from Charleston to the Western part of the state (he owned property in tho mountains near Greenville and even In North Carolina) and Just before reaching Stateburg he was suddenly stricken. He was taken to the mansion of his friend, Dr. William Wallace Anderson and died there on December 12, 1851. It is believed that he had an attack of pneumonia. His burial in the churchyard of the Holy Cross was "without elaborate ceremony" as described by Dr. R. Fred Hippy in his Life of Poinsett. His simple tomb, flat slab on a marble foundation Informs the visitor that he was a pu re patriot, an honest man and a good Christian." Six years later his wife died and is burled beside htm. Constantly visitors from all sections of the United States stop to visit his tomb and the room in which he died. * . , The Merlon family are represented-her# by many prominent members; _ _ V tli6 old homo was known uh "Cherry Dale." The present church bunding wan erected In 1X00, Mrs. 1'arler said (t was built to replace the (Mareinount Episcopal church which waa founded by General Thomaa Sumter, of Revolutionary fame In 17XX Prior to that time the congregation haw a Chapel of Kane to St. Mark's Episcopal church, then neur the Williamsburg Hut, tu Clarendon county. Thla chapel wae to be "located on Halfway Swamp" but no one kuowa the exact spot now. vice? were hold la Mra. Powell'a long Until the ohuFeh oould be built "?er* room," according to au entry In the church register.?-? When It watt decided to build the present edifice, a building committee composed of Dr. William Wallace Anderson, Henry l^aurena Plnckney, of the Charleston family; and Samuel L. Bradley was named. Thla note la impressive,. 'Dr. Anderson being the only acting member." This building then must he regarded largely as the croathm of Dr. Anderson. The an hitort was Edward C. Jones. The two men made a beautiful building. The material used In the bulldiug Is unique. It is neither wood nor stone nor brick. Dr. Anderson had a theory that "rammed clay" or "packed clay" was the proper material. The members were wealthy enough, It being the center of a community at many of the wealthiest planters In the state, to have any material they wanted. Dr. Anderson held out for this "rammed or packed clay" and had his way. The technical name for this type of material used In construction Is "pise de terre" or "peine de terre." The building has stood for eighty-six years now and is In a fine state of preservation sttllr . The only damage It has suffered apparently was the damage caused by the fall of the spire In a great wind storm In the spring of 1903, the falling material making its mark on the outside walls. This has been repaired with concrete mixture apparently. The Interior of the church will Impress everyone with Its beauty, both in design und in finishing. The stained glass windows are really magnificent specimens of this art. They were imported from Europe it is said and it Is said further that they were made in Bohemia. The pipe organ was also made In Europe. In days "before the War" wealthy Southerners were excellent customers of Europe for the liner manufactures and this section in which so many large and wealthy planters lived $vas in the forefront of such importations. The altar is impressively beautiful and it has an ornamental scrfeeji.b.tir. hind it, a "rerodos," sak^-To be oneof very few In the United Mates. I All In alf It is a ngjabte^strtrcture and one worthy of a special visit. Across the road and on an elevation is "Hill Crest" plantation. It may be going too far to say that no other house in the State has in It so many valuable and appealing antiques In furniture, silver, cut glass, books, picture and what not, -but It probably has only one other rival In this respect and this house too is In Sumter county but that is another story. This splendid old mansion is now owned by Mrs. White, of Cleveland, Ohio. Mra. White is a daughter of the late William Saunders and Mrs. Katie Anderson Saunders. Mr. Saunders was a brother of the late Marlus B. Saunders of Greenwood. Mrs. White inherited the fine old estate from her mother who as her name Indicates was a member of the Anderson family who enlarged and filled it with so many priceless family heirlooms. Mrs. White spends the summer and late fall in Cleveland and comes here to this home after that period. Living in the house the year around are Mr. Mark Reynolds., and never a day passes but that some one or many visitors atop to see the place. They graciously "show it" to Ml of these. Mr. Reynolds Is also of the Anderson family and his ancestors have lived in the community for much over one hundred years. Mrs. Reynolds is a native of Abbeville and was Miss Louise Watson before marriage. She is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mra. A. K. Watson. The house itself impresses one immediately with its dignity of setting. From a superscription of It written there oxtracts are taken: "HH1 Crest" is at Stateburg on the old mail coach road from Charlotte. N. C.. to Charleston and Is Just fifteen miles below Camden. The house is built on the crest of a majestic hill amid a bower of trooR and is still In a good state of preservation (really excellent now) and deplete with associations, relics and legends pertaining to colonial days, the Revoluntionary War. the Mexican War. the War Between the States, and witl\ the World War?as the home of Captain Wm. Harrison Saunders, honor graduate of West Point, and leading army aviator whose death has been mentioned. Tfte grounds are beautiful, filled with axgeet-aoented plants and adorned with magnificent cypress and live oaka. The "Spy Oak" D always sought Many Vegetables Were Put in Cans Columbia. Aug. 18?Nearly twenty thousand quart a of fruit* and vege tables were shelved by rural rebabill tatlon families In South Carolina during-July, canned in connection with a live at-home program under guidance of home supervisors of the Hesettlement Administration. Mrs. Julia Hell Men!man, associate state director In charge of home management supervision, announced here today. The live-at-home program in which farm families are encouraged to grow food and feed'cropa and to can surplus garden produce is part of the Resettlement Administration farm and home management plan to educate families operating their farms on government loans to self-reliance as au aid in repayment of loans and future Independence, Mrs. Merrlmau pointed out. Averaging nearly thirty quarts to the family among 6,546 South Cnro Ilnu farm families on this year's pro-1 gram, Mrs. Merriman said, this is a good showing for oniy one month in view of damage done to gardens by the drouth. The work will be con-1 tinued as long as late gardens allow,' with 38 white and two colored county j home supervisors encouraging and su-' poi-vislng. These supervisors gave I 187 cunning demonstrations during July. Ninety-two Americans have appealed to the United States for protection in Jerusalem against Arab terrorists. out. More than one British "spy" met his doom by hanging from this oak, according to tradition. Lord Cornwallls established himself here, making it his headquarters. I^ater General Nathaniel Greene made his headquarters here. The opposite doors of the large entrance hall are branded with "C. A.'* (Continental Army) as souvenirs of his visit, the branding being done by his orders, it is said. Mention has been made of the fact that Joel It. .Poinsett died In this house. General LaFayette never visited this house but one of the most cherished possessions in the house is the I .a Fayette bed with its eagles and flags and stars. It was used by LaFayette when he visited Charleston and it was afterwards brought to Hill Crest". For many years the servants always called it "The King's Bed." Mrs. Saunders writing of other relics said in 1921: "Each child in the family has sipped from General Washington^ spoon,-and viewed the candies yellow with age, taken "from the stores of Lord Cornwallls after his surrender at Yorktown. The small Bible lost by General Childs during the siege of Fort Erie in 1814 and found at Fort Niagara in 1816, the gaily embroidered priest's robe (the gift of grateful nuns . for protection during the Mexican War) and the swords and sashes all so highly valued." "Hill Crest" is a large brick building so constructed that the ground floor is nearly level with the oviL side and follows the colonial plan of placing a building situated on an elevation, low to the ground so that the view should be unobstructed. The house follows this tradition and on a clear day from the rear of the living room one may see smoke from the industrial plants of Columbia thirty miles away. "Hill Crest" is one of the places which South Carolinians should know. Itmust-be visited to be appreciated. In between the visit to Stateburg church and the one to "Hill Crest" was a modern flsh dinner made up of the famed "flsh stew"' of the Low Country and other flsh, all as fresh as could be from neighboring waters. It was served by MaJ. r. b. Cain at Cain's Mill Pond. Major Cain formerly owned this fine pond, it covers about six acres, but sold it in recent years to a club from Sumter. Those who enjoyed this feature of the day were the Greenwood visitors Mr. and Mrs. A. U Milling, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Watson, the Misses Louise, Klizabeth, Margaret and Ella Virginia Watson; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Keynolds. Jr., of "Hill Crest"; Mrs. M. L. 1 arler, of Wedgefleld; Messrs. W. O. Scott and Frank Cain and Master Frank Cain, of Sumter; Mr. Frank Cain is remembered in Greenwood as a former teacher at Bally. Maj. R. B Cain, a native of this section, came to Greenwood with Bally in 1914. as all Greenwood folks know. Crops In this section were very flne then and now must be a sight to delight the eye. The Up Country visitors were impressed with a magnlflcent Held of cotton at Wedgefleld, said to contain fifteen hundred acres' It is owned by J. S. Bland, of Mayesvllle, one of the largest cotton planters in South Carolina. Mr. Bland plants eight thouwuid acses in cotton eaqh year and it is said makes the business pay despite the boll weeviL Cotton acreage la thia aise asnases the hill dwellers. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONGRESS i To the Democratic rotors of the [Fifth Congressional District: I here by sunouuce myself a candidate for ro-electlon to Congrssib, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I am deeply grateful for the past smpport given me by the people of the Fifth District and, if elected to the coming 76th Congress, I shall coo* tinue my efforts to merit your faith aud confidence. J. P. RICHARDS For House of Representatives To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County* Through the solicits, tfon of my friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives for Kershaw County, South Carolina, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary election. If elected will Carry out my pledge to the people and fight for their Interests at all times. Yeur support will be remembered and Appreciated. L. REX JONES FOR THE HOU8E To the voters of Kersbaw County? I hereby auounce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary and will appreciate the support of the voters In the August primary. Very respectfully, FRED M. BRYANT, JR. For House of Representatives Y I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives In the coming primary, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. ' Respectfully, ALLEN B. MURCHISON FOR THE HOUSE To the Voters of Kershaw County: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the primary election and will try to represent all the people. Your vote will be appreciated. Respectfully, NEWTON KELLY For House of Representatives | To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, South Carolina, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary election. I will greatly appreciate your support. Sincerely yours, E. F. RICE For House of Representatives I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Your vote will be appreciated. L. C. CLYBURN, SR. HOU8E OF REPRESENTATIVES I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives for Kershaw county, subject to the I rules of the Democratic primary. W. F. BSTRIDGE FOR CLERK OF COURT I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of Court for Kershaw County, | subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. 1 will greatly appreciate your support Very respectfully yours, JAMES H. CLYBURN For Superintendent of Education I wish to thank the voters of Kershaw County for their support received In the past, and for the cooperation I have had in the office as County Superintendent of Education. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the same office and pledge myself to support the rules of the Democratic party. Yours truly, MRS. KATHLEEN B. WATTS FOR MASTER IN EQUITY I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office ef Master for Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. W. L. DePABS, Jr. FOR CORONER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner for Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party and will appreciate the support of the voters. Very respectfully, ROBERT T. OOODALK FOR CORONER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Coroner for Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Your votes will be highly appreciated. Very respectfully yours, J. T. LYLE8 FOR COUNTY DIRECTOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Director of DeKalb Township for the county of Kershaw, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Will heartily appreciate your vote and support. Very respectfully youl-s, C. V. MA98RBBAU FOR COUNTY DIRECTOR To the voters of Wateree Township, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Director for Wateree Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Elect me as your Director and I will cooperate with all work in connection with the duties thereof getting everything possible for the people of our Township. Your support will be appreciated. Respectfully yours, JOHN RABON. FOR COUNTY DIRECTOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the offloe of County Director for Water** Township, subject to the rules and nnlstkms of the Democratic party. Will predate your ram. L. P. KOBE MONEY TO JLOAN We are in petition to make immediate l.oana on DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE A Investigate our easy payment plan * Wateree Building and Loan Association First National Sank Building Camden, S. C. Telephone 62 * 1 1 1 11 =sss=cs==ar it I I liliI II ! ! U ... m.iU Hi,,) ^^ssmpassser FIRE?AUTOMOBILE--BURGLARY?BONDS fc : ?5 | DeKALB INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE CO I 2 "INSURANCE HEADQUARTERS" H CROCKER BUILDING?TELEPHONE 7 I < _ I J M. G. MULLER ELIZABETH CLARKE, Mgr. X * a ALL?FORMS ?OF?INSURANCE O ??^_2. ?^^appepp^??i??igjagpg> FOR COUNTY DIRECTOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the office of -County Director for DeKalb Town* ship, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. 1 will appreciate your vote and support. Very respectfully, W. T. REDFEARN FOR GAME WARDEN To the Democratic voters of Kershaw county: I hereby announoe myself as a candidate for the office of Game Warden for Kershaw county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. It I am elected I pledge my best efforts to discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the people. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, W. A. (Blllie) RUSH FOR GAME WARDEN I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Game Warden for Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Your vote will be appreciated. CLARENCE M. HOUGH FOR MAGISTRATE To the Democratic voters of DeKalb Township: At the solicitation of my friends in Camden and over the Township I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Township In the approaching primary. If nominated and elected, I shall endeavor always to discharge the duties of the office faithfully and to the satisfaction of the people. I shall be slow to issue warrants, except In the cases where the ends of justice demands it and will so conduct the office that harmony and good will may prevail. Thanking my friends for their kind consideration, I am Respectfully, M. L. (BUCK) SMITH FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself as a candidate . for the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Your support will be highly appreciated Very respectfully, C. E. DAVIS FOR MAGISTRATE I respectfully announce to the public that I am a candidate for Magistrate of Lower West Wateree Township, subject to the Demooretle primary, and will appreciate any support given me. ALTON B. NELSON P6R MAGISTRATE I respectfully announce myself a candidate for Magistrate of West Wateree Township, subject to the Democratic primary. Your vote and influence will be appreciated. SIDNEY T. HEATH FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate of DeKalb Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. I shall sincerely appreciate your support. WADE L. STOKES FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. Your vote will be appreciated. * Respectfully, L. B. OGBURN FOR MAGISTRATE To the voters of DeKalb Township I announce I am a candidate for Magistrate, subject to the rules of ths Democratic party. I respectfully solicit and will greatly appreciate your vote and support. Yours to serve, W. CURTIS MOORE i w fOR MAGISTRATE i , ; J i hereby announce myself for the office of Magistrate for DeKalb Town8aTb3ot* to rule? of Democratic party. I will appreciate the support of the people. J. S. DUNN _ ^'6A MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself a candlMagistrate for lower division of West Wateree Township subject to /r-?fttheprimary. If elected, I pledge myself to discharge the duties of the offloe fairly. jr?mder equal right to every tti and special privileges to no one. [ H. A. HAWKINS j. I ; . *Aairnw*? the rale, eed nlfSufm o(lbDi? ^ ?- v ? ocratlc primary* Will moat heartily appreciate your support. Respectfully, JULIAN B. RUSH FOR MAiQISTRATR I hereby announce myself a candldate for reliction to the Magistrate office of. eastern district Of Buffalo Township with office at Bethune, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Will appreciate your vote. JOHN A TOUNG For Magistrate at Bfaney I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of lfatfstiate for Lower Wateree Township with office at Blaney and will appreoiate the sup^ port of the voters. Very respectfully yours. ALBTOT J. KJBLLY FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to tne office ot Magistrate for Upper Wateree Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Your support will be appreciated. Very Respectfully, FRANK J. RABON FOR COTTON WEIGHER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the position of cotton weigher at Camden, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary and will appreciate your support. A. L. McLEOD. For Cotton Weigher I hereby announce myself for the office of Public Cottoa Weigher, located In the City of Camden, S. C., and pledge the public a fearless and faithful discharge of the duties of the office. My record for the past thirteen years Is before the public and upon this record I am asking you for your support in the coming primary. I pledge myself to support and abide by the rules of the Democratic party. Very respectfully yours, R. A. BRUCE FOR CofTON WEIGHER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the position of cotton weigher at Camden, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary and will gratefully appreciate the support of the voters. Very respectfully yours, JAMBS D. 8HBORN FOR COTTON WEIGHER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Cotton Weigher of DeKalb Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. J. IRBT TURNER FOR COTTON WEIGHER I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Cotton Weigher for Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. If hpnored with election, I pledge myself to render conscientious and efficient service. Your vote will be appreciated. Very respectfully, W. P. MoQOTRT NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRSOITOItS p&rJ:le* Indebted to the estate of William Douglas Young, deceased, are hereby notified to malce payment to the undersigned, and all parties, if any. having claims against the said estate will preeent them likewise, dttl? attested, within the time prescribed by law. SUSAN M. YOUNG, Administratrix Camden, S. C., July jg, 1M6 Four thousand villages of Indls were submerged by raging floods this week, ruining 20,000 or more homes. Practically one-thlitf of India was hit by the floods, while another third Is . offering prayers and making sacrifices for relief from drouth and famine. : v_ ?- . - ? The French chamber of deputing has adopted the senate bill to natldiP allse French war industries. i' >i ?% DRAYAGE J STORAGE I F. R. CUR ETON |