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' ' ' .7 , " r : '< :'<- > *? It ^^ URTOW EAIRNEXTWSEH AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS! FREE ATTRACTIONS! J -^t?1 ME, Camden Chronipif J We?: . V."?| AOUTH CAIomVfcuL,^. nrT?.?-.?- ? " ... H ^ ___ NUMBER 29 Prominent Alton## passes Alter Illness ~dL~ 'i hiH community au a whole, and ciauy friends throughout the State and other sections, were saddened to learn of the death of Thomas J. Kirkland, which occurred at the Camden hospital on Saturday afternoon, October 3r<J. V Mr. Kirkland had for & number of yearn been the dean of the Camden Bar and was for years a leader of the Camden bar and one of the out-| standing lawyers of the state: He had also been prominent politically and wan a historian and writer of note. Mr. Kirkland was born on May 9, I860, the son of William Lenox Kirk' land and Mary Miller Withers Kirkland of Camden. There being no public school system at that time, Mr. Kirkland's early education was re* celved at the hands of tutors. He la ter attended Charlotte Military Academy at Charlotte, N. C. Returning to Camden he started law in the office of the lkte Judge W. Z. Leitner, and after admission to practice he rose rapidly In his profession. At one time he was a partner of the late Judge Mendel L. Smith. At the time of his death he was the senior partner of the firm of Kirkland and deLoach, composed of himself and John K. deIxiach, though his health had not permitted him to engage in active prac- j tice for the laat two or three years. Mr. Kirkland's life was a well-) rounded one. He was always closely ! interested in the life of his commuurj ity. his county, and his state. He served Kershaw county in the House of Representatives at Columbia from 1890 to 1894, at which time he was i elected to the State Senate. He served in the State Senate until 1896 when he resigned. He was a close friend and adviser of the late Benjamin Ryan Tillman when the Tillman movement first came about in South Carolina, but differences drove them apart lar ter, though the friendship was renewed later in their Uvea. One of the; most interesting documents written} by Mr. Kirkland was his memories of Tillman and the Tillman regime, which appeared In the public prints! of this state a. few years ago-, Mr. Kirkland again served his county in the general assembly, being a member of the House from 1^12 to 1D14. His son, L. A. Kirkland, practiced with him for about fifteen years, the firm title being Kirkland and Kirkland. Among the many official positions held by Mr. Kirkland was the post of county attorney, which he held for a long time. He was one of the org-' anizers of, and for a long time president of, the Loan and Savings Bank of Oaruuen. Mr. Kirkland will be long remembered as co-author with R. M. Kennedy of Columbia, of that notable work, "Historic Camden," being a complete; and immensely interesting history of this city from its beginning down kto date. It is one of the most popu-j lar and widely read historical publications ever coming from the pen of South Carolinians, ' Mr. Kirkland was a great lover of nature and possessed an intimate acquaintance with all trees, shrubs and flowers indigenous to this section. In his varied sad extensive law . practice he probably enjoyed the practice of real estate law, involving the title to land more 'than any other branch. He was a student and an authority on the genealogy of the people of the county and land ownership. Being so closely allied with the lives and' succession of'families, he knew the boundaries and succession of title to nearly all of the land in Kershaw county. Mr. Kirkland never sought tbe lime-light While his practice sometime called him into the criminal courts, his love for- the citil side of the law and his kucceM'eMSb largely by keeping his clients dtt'ftPtlte court bouse. Thousands have been beneflt|1 ted by hie sage counsel. Mr. Kirkiand was a prominent member of the Cosmos Club of Colombia, which orI? K&nizatlon upon hearing of his death, appointed a committee to attend the i funeral, at the same time fending n beautiful floral ottering. The funeral was held from the - T^?rkland home on north Lyttleton street, followed by Interment at* the Camden cemetery. ..The funeraF se|* vices were conducted vby Dr. MaftMkas i Clarke, rector of Grace Episcopal church of Camden, of which Mr. Kirklend was n member. The funeral was largely attended?many friends comJ tag from Columbia, Yoi* and other taints. Tbe nmmber aad beauty of the floral tributes stunted to the love ^ -V . - V c ' " tend the funeral except one son?who Uvea in Boston. In IMfr fgyy Kirk land was married to Miss Fredericks Alexander, of. At. Augustine, Florida, who with the following children survive him: Lawrence A. Klrkland of New York; William Leno* Klrkland of Boston; Randolph Wither* Klrkland, of Newberry; X. Adicka Klrkland of Hogansvllle, Georgia; Thomas J.. Klrkland, Jr., I^ina, Mrs. Sherbonrae Yan^^.pi^fn^ro, N. C.; MkiJohn ,?%$*** Jr-eP* Camden; Mrs. Jajnf* Bftftdjr* ot Florence; and Miss L^J^Ssa4iO< Washington, D. <SJ. BurrJtla* also is one sister, MM Maris Klrkland, of Camden. Thsre are .thirteen chOdrea. EI*' : ' E,"? : .' '; \ . . . ' V >Y srnfisss i v_ -----T --nva. Sumter Practices For Camden Game The Sumter high school football squad opened practice yesterday afternoon for the game with Camden high lu Camden Friday. The Gamecocks came through the hard game with Columbia with a minimum of Injuries. Buster Heckel, regular quarterback, Is suffering from a ba4ly bruised face, but the swelling la going down rapidly and'lip Is expected to be ready fof uctloii by Friday. None of the other regulars were hurt, beyond minor bruises and sprains. Although the Gamecocks lost to Columbia by a 20 to 0 score,The visiting team knew it had been in a football game when/ the contest ended. According to Information from Columbia, Hlon, whose ball-lugging was responsible for the locals' defeat, is out of the game with a swollen ankle; McCallister, great blocking back, will be out for thfiee weeks with wrenched shoulder; Spelgner, guard and captain, has a cut eye, and several other linemen have sprains that may keep them on the sidelines Friday night when the Capitals play Chester. In contrast to this doleful picture, the Sumter players came through the game without serious injuries, due to their fine physical condition. Camden is expected to prove a tough foe again this- year. Charleston defeated Camden two weeks ago by a 7 to 0 count, and Charleston is said to have one of the strongest teams in the state. The Sumter players will be put through a series of hard scrimmages, ending Wednesday afternoon, and are expected to be in good shape for the kickoff in Camden Friday afternoon.? Tuesday's Sutmer Item. Red Cross in Kershaw County On Monday afternoon, October 12, at five o'clock at the Bethesda Presbyterian church Rphool building there Will be * jpoOtlng to consider what shall be done about the American Red Cross in Kershaw county during the year 1937. All persons who are now Uttlcen in the Kershaw county chapter, All persons who are interested'In' Red Cross to the extent that they would be willing to help do the work that is necessary to its preservation in our county are urged to be present. In .the past, while there has iTeen a goodly number of persons who will contribute to the Red Cross the number of persons interested enough to volunteer their assistance has been too small. The future program of Red Cross In" our county will depend much on the number of persons who i will come forward and offer to be of assistance in carrying out plans that will reach every portion of the county.?A. Douglas McArn, Chairman. C-' ? Corn Field Estimating Contest The Chilean Nitrate Educational Bureau of South Carolina sponsored an estimating contest of Corn Yield on Future Farmers corn project?; Forty-seven members of F. V. A. class estimated the yield of Archie Stein's corn project. The Future Farmers opinion seem to vary as to yield; on one occasion some members estimated as low as twenty-three bushels per acre; where as on other occasions some estimated as high as eighty-three bushels per aere. There is a prize offered for the one estimating nearest to the exact yield. The purpose of this contest is to teach the boys how to estimate the yield and the effects of Nitrogen on com production. Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 11, A. Douglas Mc: Arn, pastor, Church school"'for all ages at 10 a. m. Morning worship With sermon at lldftS^^XHldren't Chorus 4 p. m. ServicddRnrfAjhlldrei* and young people at 7:30 p. m. The putrtie Is oordUUly Invited to AlP services in this church. i I iP Kershaw County Fair Opens Next Week General chairman W. F. Nettles announces that everything Is about In r^dlness. Kershaw county's big Fair will be held neat week. The fanners and fanners' wives all over the county, as well as the Home Demonstration clubs and the 4-H clubs, have, all been busy getting the farm and home exhibits ready. In this they have been having the fine assistance of Mr. McCarley and the agriculture teachers over the county, and Miss Margaret Fewell and the Home Demonstration women over the county. The merchants and manufacturers are busy getting their exhibits ready and Mr. Nettles and his corps of helpers have been as busy as bees tor some time in getting everything in shape at their end of the line. The midway attractions are goin^ to be bigger and better than ever before. The carnival folks are now on the ground and are getting the people all over the county acquainted witk what they are going to have to o^jur There will be at least fifty different attractions, six riding devices, siii shows and other attractions of everjfc description. There will be four free acts, Including a 100-foot high, balancing act, a perch pole act, dbtffi ponies,' monkeys, etc. Nothing vfttl be shown that could poqBibly offend any one?the aim being only to amuse and instruct the young and the old. On Friday, School Day, the white teachers and school children will he admitted to the Fair grounds free. Saturday, the colored School Day, the colored teachers and school children will likewise be admitted free. The High School football gamea are ex pected to draw thousands? The big game Friday afternoon between the Caiuden high school team and the Great Falls high school team is attracting a lot of interest. The farmers of the county are urged to keep in mind the fine address (to be delivered on Farmer's Day (Wednesday, October 14) at 11 o'clock, by A. H. Ward of Aiken. Mr. Ward Is one of the state's finest orators and uhderstands thoroughly the problems of the farmers. On Wednesday the farm exhibits will be judged and the prizes awarded. Next week promises in all respects to be epoch making In this county and it is hoped that every one will take Advantage of the occasion, get iom4 fine entertainment, meet old friends and have a lot of fun. The midway opens Monday afternoon to run all the week. The exhibits will be gotten in place Tuesday and the Fair will get into full swing Wednesday morning, Farmers' Day. Let's meet each other at the Kershaw County Fair. Dog Show At Fair! To Be Held Thursday The Dog Show held each year during Fair week will be held on Thursday, October 15, at the Fair grounds at 3 p. m., announces J. W. C. Boykin, chairman A memorial service will be held for j Samuel Russell, who was bo instrumental In making the shows each year a success. Classes to be competed for if?' Pointers, 8etters, Spaniels, Terriers, Hounds, German Police dogs, Pet or Lap dogs, Miscellaneous, Muts. The Spartan Grain Company is offering additional prises for best dog in show, next best dog in show, third best dog In show, best mut as allowed by rules of show. Jurors Drawn For First Week Of Court The Jury commissioners for Kershaw county met Tuesday morning and drew the jurors lor the first week of criminal court. The court will meet Monday, October 26. with JUd^e C. J. Ramage, of Saluda, f pressing. The Jure** drfrvin Ve as fi. A.' Hornsby^M- H. ^eymaiv^. iC. smith* Hugbey Tindik 'T? h&t tittle, H, L. Schlosburg, John Whltaker, Jr., J. C. Gillls, G. F. Marshall, of Camden; J. B. Baker, J. K. Mangum, L. C. Hopkins, of Bethune; J. W. Truesdale, Clyde Connell, E. M. Roberts, L. j P. Robinson, J. Wesley Boone, L K. McCasklll,, G. Otis Broome, J. R. Roberts, T. J. Hinson,, Z. A. Catoe, of Kershaw; W. O. Dixon, J. M. Branham, Ben Ray, John Rabon, Jr., E. T. Truesdale, M. C. Klrkland, D. T. Branham, of Lugoff; C. L. McGuirt, W. P. Bowers, of Cassatt; W. P. Rodgers, W. T. Holley, of Jefferson; W. C. Wardlaw, of Liberty Hill; H. D. Boy1 h\n, of Boykln; Zack Bo wen, of Blaney. i i ' " n Louise Ralay Dies Louise Raley, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Raley of the Flat ?reek section, died Friday morning last at the Camden hospital following an operation fgr appendicitis on the preceding Sunday. The -remains were brought home on Friday to t^e home of the parent* and funeral services were held in the MX. Pisgab ; Baptist church on Sunday morning, I conducted by Rev. Connie Mack eg?,,, kad interment was made In thnsasmetery on the church grounds, oob o j _ Left surviving are the parents;one. borther and three sisters.?Kershaw - i'i 11 ; ; *' ' 1 i Third Primary. Per Lanoeeter .Lancaster, Oct. A?The Lancaster county Democratic, executive committee has feet October IS for a runoff1 election tor county clerk of court. ' The committee nnltAed the- Septet* her S2 vote In which la? O. MontgothMto and. Roy Blackmcn ware candldates. , Montgomery thrT1i~gsfl -the two yrectagU. .. T yT*V*i?ifi - - ' i r " \>.mrq? r^T"' Junior League To Have Bingo Stand The second meeting of the Junior Welfare League was held on Monday, | October 6, at the home of Mrs. William L. Goodale. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, 3rd, I the new president who succeeded' Mrs. Goodale. Other officers elected for the year 1936-1937 were: Presi-! dent, Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, 3rd; vice president, Mm. C. J. Shannon, 4th; treasurer, Miss Elisabeth Clark; sec-1 retary, Miss Caroline Richardson; corresponding secretary, Miss Virginia Haile; member-at-large, Miss Nancy Dempster.. The business of this meeting was concerned largely with a discussion of the League's work at Ihe countyfair. It was decided that the League would take charge of a bingo stand at the^ fair, alfco to give away a five tub? R. c. A. Victor ra^lo. This radio was made possible by the Home Furnishing Company. The president appointed Mrs. Kennedy Blakeney chairman of the booth and she will havp the cppperatlon of the entire .League.,. OHCompany Building Plant Here It was announced here this week that the Sinclair Refining Company ??ould begin the erection of a large i bulk plant Just north of Camden near the Seaboard tracks. E. H. Livingston, of Newberry, is the contractor, and the plans call for . three 16,000 gallon storage tanks for! kerosene, gas and fuel oil, A large filling station with living Quarters and shower baths to front on Broad street will be erected. The plant -will he erected on the i R. B. Ross property between north Broad and Lyttleton street extensions and will cost from $12,000 to $15,000. The Seaboard Air Una railway whleh runs nearby will'erect spur tracks. First Baptist ChUreh Services The following services are announced for the week beginning October 11, at the First Baptist Church: Sonday School at 10 a. m., with W. O. I Wilson, Jr., superintendent; public -worship conducted by the pastor, J, B. Castcm, at 11:16 a. m. and 8 p. m.; morning subject, "An Experience Common To All People"; prayer | meeting Wednesday evening at eight o'clock The public is cordially invited' to all the * services of this Church ^ , - j .. Pherm Revue Postponed Owing to conflicting dates with the Kershaw county fair the "Charm Rescheduled for the night of Thursday, October 16, the date- has b??n postponed to Thursday night, October SI. The sponsorship has ah ?b heed transferred from the U. D. C. te that of the American Legion AvailIvy 'The exhibition wis'be held at theSUlglavTheatra. ? - .? Ju" Camden To Play Sumter Today The Camden high school football team downed u fighting but completely outclassed Hurtavllle eleven by a core of 33 to 6 here taut Friday. Camden ueed its first team for only one quarter. Camden started the second team. Showing a decided superiority, this team played all but the third quarter scoring touchdowns in this time, once on a pass to Moore and agalp when Hugh Oettys blocked a punt and Cox picked It up td make the touchdown. Hartsvllle made its lone score against the second team In the last quarter on a pass. In the third quarter the Camden first team scored three times. Touchdowns were made by West, Hendrlx and Rhame. Today Camden will play its ancient rival, Sumter, In Camden. Sumter has played three games so far this season, winning from Andrews and Darlington by overwhelming scores and losing to Columbia last week by 20 to 0. Camden lost to Sumter last year In Sumter. The game will be called at 3:30 on Zemp field. The schedule for Camden, as so far completed is as follows: Sumter at Camden, October 9. Great Falls at Camden, October 16. Darlington at Camden, October 23. Rishopvllle at Camden October 80. Football committee makes out the remainder of the schedule if Camden wins the fifth district championship. Become Young Democrats Rock Hill, S. C., Oct. 6.?Misses Helen Tlndal, Nancy Watts, Caroline Nelson and Louise McLeod, students at Wlnthrop College, have become members of the Young Democrats organization on the campus. Miss Tlndal Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hughey Tlndal, 1609 street, Camden; Miss Watts is'the' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Watts, Highland avenue, Camden; Miss Nelson la the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nelson, 1301 Broad street, Camden; and Miss McLeod Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McLeod, 609 Laurens Court, Camden. All of these students are freshmen at Wlnthrop College, except Miss Tlndal, who is a sophomore. They all graduated from Camden high school. . Last Rites For Joe Faulkenberry Held Joe Fauikeuuefry, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the Fork Hill community, died early Saturday following an attack of brlghts disease. Mr. Faulkenberry had been 111 for some time but It was not until the past few weeks that he was considered to be in a critical condition. Funeral services were held 8unday from the Fork Hill Baptist church with the Masons In charge of the services. A very large crowd was In attendance ..at the last rites. Mr. Faulkenberry leaves bis widow and many other relatives in this conn* ty but he had no sons or daughters. Mr. Faulkenberry was very active in all affairs which affected his community and his death brought sorrow to the many friends in that vicinity and throughout the county.?Lancaster News. Hollis Hilton Is New Deputy Sheriff Officer Hollis Hilton has been appointed as the regular deputy sheriff by. Sheriff R. A. Blackmon who has been ill and not able to attfnd to hi# duties for the. past ten days. Mr. ftfttoQjfca* served M special deputy Atio&hg mill for the past fourteen months and previous to his service here was chief of police at Camden. . Mr. Hiltoouipoft over his dutiee as deputy sherflPaf The office bunding Saturday. Sheriff R. A. Blackmon Is still 111 and Is at the home of his daughter in Kershaw. ' A) McDow has been acting as sheriff daring the illness of Mr. Blackmon.?Lancaster News. * "O : !Joint Meeting V There will be a Joint social meeting of the American Legion Post held at the Amertfean Legion Hall on Monday cycnlng, Octob^^l,1'b^glnnihg at 8 "V" T VU ? T* ylT.. .J.f;' ? s V, - /' TTT* - . Three Counties Are I Beyond Their Quotas^ Three couuttes in South Carolina? Kershaw, Spartanburg and Chesterfield?havu already contributed to the Democratic Victory campaign fund beyond their quotas, according to Mrs. U h. Jennings, in charge of state headquarter* fojr the fund. .9 Kershaw county was the first to contribute its full quota, with Spartanburg coming In a few days later. Now ChatterAeJd, Whose quota wan W $<KK>, has contributed (60 above that ;?.0.7 *nd to .end In $300 additional, according . to Mrs Jennings. Marlon county, through B. B. O'. Neal of the county exeoutlve commit- 1 tee, yesterday sent 4n $226, this fen. resenting five houre* work in the CffWh of Mulllns The balance of the quote * Si -which is ?l,0$*-wil| be in thle week. Mrs. Jennings said she was assured. Richland coufity has contributed a total of $2,681.16, hocordlng to a check 'S3 up made yesterdhy. Her quota aa fixed by the central committee, was $3,000, but county pgrty leaders moved that up to $10,000, thinking, the higher figure more In keeping with the appreciation Richland feels for the benefits of the New Deal. James H. Hammond is chairman of the drive In Richland. In Columbia, booths are being set up In the business sections so that C S| passersby may have opportunity to '.3 contribute to th& cause. Last night, ^fi Richland county workers met at the city hall to further discuss plans for pushing the county campaign.?Tuesday's Columbia State. Nations' Cheapest ^ Tags Put On Sale 1 Columbia, Oct. 6-The oaUoo'a UMUtf ^tomobllu t?g. went on We here today. The motor vehicle division of the ^ State highway department begap fill, tag orders fpr 1987 license plates, at prices ranging frpm $1.50 to $7.60,' .. . Jf ??*u w?re reduced by the oast general assembly. Application blanks were mailed late Saturday and many were returned with money order, today. A number ill of tags were also sold over the counter at department headquarters. ?xPre??0 the opinion that the cheapness of the tags mo- - ".Till torists would not wait until the last few days of the month to buy plates b6en thG case ,n former years. Old tags expire October SO. Big Game To Be j31 Played Thursday * , Columbia. 8. C? Oot. 7._Du? to th* tact that it wag thought at one time Of changing the date of the Carolina. 'vM Clemson game from Thursday to Frt- "4? of the SUte F4Ir (which waa not done), there has arisen confusion in the minds of some as to the date for this year's classic; The date lis the same?Thursday?but the hour has been changed from noon to 2 o'clock In other word*,- the date ' of the, SSI C&rolina-Clemson gome, South Carolina^ greatest and most colorful 18 ^ur.day, October 22. The place Is In the stadium at ill 2 p Falr Qrouw,B The hour is Tickets for the gome are going at an unusually brisk rate, there being already a large advance sale. Bfcrly results indicate a battle royal between the Tiger and the Gamecock. Deaths on Highways J Columbia, Oct 6Mvh survey today showed,six week-end traffic deaths on South Carolina hltlsava Twg,<Jgldibono, N. C? youths, wore killed in Hoiry county when a track ran off a bank. . They were Melfle Jones snd Charles Grady A car skidded and turned over gear Bleckville and killed Myron hotL It Lee Standridge^ 44, of WeeteSster 3 died after he woe h* by bile while he wee repairing n pnnoAn automobile-truck MDMot Miks ITheodore Oreig, 82, of Aiken aoS* ' .31 [as William Sime, 28, negro, d*ed when car ran off a rood near *eie/^' t?"1* St?f "?**** for term Of olght month*. Th. court PmlJUgmmiOB o, h, docket for do- ?*| I ' ^ jj