Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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KODAKS .. FILMS . ^DEVELOPING ... SUN GLASSES . . THERMOS BOTTLES and JUGS .. ELECTRICFANS~~] Garden Seed and Grass Seed. And remember we have the most complete Medicine and Sundry Stock in this section. We are not high in prices and are not undersold by any drug store offering QUALITY Merchandise and skilled service. Phone us for RUSH orders. I^ J i Zemp's Drug Store ? Sr " City Drug Company Recipe* For Figs MIhm Margaret Fewell, county homo demonstration agent, recommend* the following timely recipe*: Fig Preserves?Six quart* llg*, live pound* uugur, two quart* water, sealdlug Holutlon, one cup baking *oda, *1* quurt* boiling water. Preparation, *eloct firm, wound ripe fig*; leaving ateiuw on; discard all overripe or broken one*. Sprinkle one cupful of baking ?oda over thfi selected fig* and cover with *ix quart* of boiling water. Allow them to stund fifteen minute*, drain off the hodu wolution und rin*e the tig* twice lil clour cold water. Drop them in clear, boiling wuter and ullow them to boll until tender and then rln*e In cold water. Mix the bugar and two quart* of wuter; boil ten minute* und *kim. Add cooked llg* gradually to prevent cooling the *yrup. Cook pre*orve* In enamel lined vessel over a hot fire a* rapidly a* poBHlblo In order to make the llnlahed product clear and of good color. The fruit uhould be covered with *yrup during the entire time of cooking to prevent the top layer of fig* from Hhrlveling before the llniuhlng point 1* attained. When the tig* ure tran*parent carefully remove them and place them In shallow water tray* on platter*. If the syrup 1* not heavy enough to continue boiling until it reache* 222 degree* F. Pour the hot *yrup over the cold fig* completely immersing them and allow them to remain until completely cold. Puck the cold llg* Into sterilized Jur*, p!uo-! ing the llg* ho that all the Btem* will he turned upward, llriug the *yrup in which the llg* have been Htanding to the boiling point, *traln and test to see if it I* 222 degree* F., fill the jar* to top. Seal und process at simmering point, 18U degrees F. for twenty minutes. Fig JJalnties?Fight quarts figs Just ripe, gathered with stems. Cover with six quart* of boiling water into which has been dissolved one cup cooking soda, let stand fifteen minutes, drain, rinse well Cover with boiling water and boil twenty minutes. Drain, ritiBe in cold water. Make a syrup using one quurt vinegar. seven and one-half pounds sugar, one spice bag (containing one teaspoon each of powdered cinnamon, grated nutmeg and powdered ginger). Dissolve sugar in vinegar, add spice bug, bring to a boil, add figs, boil rapidly until liga are glazed and syrup is thick. Fill sterilized Jars, seal and process each quart ten minutes. .SHERIFF FINDS ESCAPEES AFTER SEARCHING TRAIN Sylvia, Da., Aug. 17.?When Sheriff H. O. Carr was told Sunday that two convicts just had escaped from the Screven county chaingung, he wasted no time getting out the traditional "dragnet." Instead he hurried to a railroad underpass being built near hero, knowing trains slow down at that point. Soon a through freight appeared, he (lagged it. searched the cars and ' found the escapees. "I just ligured they'd try to get away as fast as possible." he said. Death of Mrs. Woodham Funeral services for Mrs. Willis Joseph Wood ham were held at her home til the Stokes Fridge section of Fee county at a:2u o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor. Rev. Mr M it (hum. assisted by Rev. F. 1,. ! Rcdt nbaugh, pastor ot the LMshopville I Methodist church. Interment was in the church cemetery Mrs. Woodham was before her mar-, n.ige Miss Jane Dalrymple of Hartsviile and a member of the Hebron Methodist church. Surviving are live daughters, Mrs. W. II. lhasley. Foe county; Mrs. Mela Parrott. Columbia; Mrs J R. Skinner. Oswego; Mrs Pearl Woodham Moseley. of lMshopville; two sons, J. U. Woodham ami Alva 1,. Woodham. of lMshopville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren Thousands See Pisgah Asheville, Aug. 17.-Pisgah national forest, near hero, was visited by 151,1 172 persons in July, more than twice the number entering the samo month last year. Roosevelt Rollins, negro, who seriously slashed the thro&t of Deputy Sheriff Rollins, of Scotland county, and then escaped, was ar res tod near Rockln|hwn, N. C., Monday evening. The wounded officer will recover. TWO fishermen who used BOW and arrow arrested Nashville, Tonn., Auk. 17.?Htato gumo uimI fish Commissioner Howell Huntln displayed a bow and metal arrow today an evidence of the strangest Illegal fishing he had encountered. lie Huld the bow and arrow were tuken from two inen who were using the aboriginal equipment to shoot flub The arresting warden reported the piscatorial archers almost never missed. One was fined and the other placed on probation for violation of laws limiting fishing equipment to hooks, lines and poles. U. 8. Marines Leave Manila For China Manila, Auk. 17.?United States marines, detailed to reinforce other American troops In the Shanghai war zone, departed today aboard the liner President Hoover. The troop detachment Included 102 marines with full field equipment and two naval doctors with a large quantity of medical and other supplies. Unconfirmed reports here Indicated more marines were scheduled to sail next w?ek. The President Hoover will return with Americans who are being evacuated from the war zone. Plans for taking care of the refugees here proceeded at full speed. Miss Marguerite Wolfson, of the American Red Cross, was named chairman of an emergency coordinating committee by Commissioner Paul V. McNutt. The Manila-Shanghai trip customarily requires four days. General News Notes If John L. Lewis keeps growing, I Tories who now fear Roosevelt may pray for him to come buck and be dictator. The house has given upprovul of an appropriation of $24,877,000 to be used for flood control in the lower Ohio river valley. Hrlef summary of all foreign policies: Get something for our country by taking it away from other countries. Wheat prices dropped as much as five cents a bushel on the Chicago course on Wednesday, September futures falling to $1.21 1-2 per bushel. Two Japanese officers, five soldiers and one Mnnchoukuo guard are reported killed in a clash with bandits north of Mukden. The trial of Arthur (Tootsie) Herbert, on charges of racketeering, ended suddenly and successfully in New York, when Herbert switched his pi Pa of not guilty to guilty of embezzlement from the Chicken Dilver, Chauffeurs and Helpers union, which handles a large part of ttie poultry business of New York. Ilavid Davldstone and Harry Frankel; Joined in the charges, also switched their pleas to guilty of embezzling thousands of dollars from the union. The prosecution i was in charge of Special Rackets Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey. Herbert Harris, 41, a Socialist worker, was smeared with oil and sprinkled with feathers at Dallas, Texas, Monday night. He told the sheriff that his sound motion picture truck from which ho was projecting labor propaganda film, was turned over, and thai four men took him into the country, applied the oil and feathers, and told him to "Go back north." Goorgy liner, a C. I () affiliate, was kidnaped, beaten and released. At least 111 persons were killed yesterday morning, when three Staten Island, New York, tenements collapsed soon alter midnight, as ovenlowing strirm sewers sent many tons of water against them and ripped theiu into ruins of brick and mortar. The victims were carried into a 30 feet cellar full of water, and those not crushed were drowned. What was called the worst disaster In Greater New ^0| k for many years occurred In a teiritlc rain and electrical storm. 1 resident Roosevelt was conspicuously absent from a "harmony dinner" given in Washington on Tuesday night by Senator ltarkley, senate floor leader of the Democratic party, ostensibly for the purpose of reconciling the party members who took different sides on the court packing bill. I be President's absence created considerable comment nraong the senators present at the party. The most significant development of the evening, some of the guests said, was a remark by Itarkley that as leader he would speak frankly In convoying the views of the senate to the president and vice versa. He told his colleagues he would try to harmonise the two governmental branches In working out legislative problems. WHEN YOU GET A BILL Most everyone frets when he reeel van u batch of biliu on the first duy of every month and it la rather annoying to find that you have spent more than you thought. Hut the City Newa, houae organ of the New York Inaurauce Company, glvea a different viewpoint, which followa: "It ia an honor to receive a bill, In* atead of getting all riled up when the mail bringa you a atatement of account, you ahould be genuinely pleased. For the bill la an indication that aomeone haa faith In your honesty. "If you never receive a bill it would indicate that your credit ia worthless, and that no one ia willing to take your word that you will pay. "Credit la the moat valuable thing a person can have. Money can be had by various meana, but credit cornea only from yoara of honesty and prompt meeting oN billa when due. When you pay a bill you are merely being honeat. "When you receive u bill, then meet it if you possibly can. If you can't, frankly tell your creditor why you can't. You'll find him more than ready to meet you halfway. "Cherish your credit as you do health, happiness, and other priceless boons, equally rare and elusive." DeKalb Club Held Meeting Mrs. J. H. Horton was hostess to members of DeKalb Home Demonstru tion club In the dining hall at theJ Four-H club camp 011 Tuesday, August 10. The president, Mrs. O. J. Siiiyr^ called the meeting unorder. The minutes of the last meeting" wen* read by the secretary, Mrs. L. 1). liruome. As 'twas the last month of j the club year, the election of officers' for the ensuing year was held. Mrs. O. J Smyrl was re-elected president 1 Mrs C B. Busbee, vice president; Mrs C. E. Ogburn, secretary and treasurer. Local leaders were appointed, being Mrs. J. H. Haston and Mrs. Fallin Watts. The president is to appoint the chairman of the various committees and present them at the next meeting. Miss Margaret Fewell, the county agent, having attended the state short course for women at Rocky Bottom, in Pickens county, was absent at this meeting. The September meeting is with Mrs. Oscar Smyrl. The program is to be In charge of the agriculture chairman, Mrs. dh'elby Truesdale und we are to discuss and make perfect our plans for the community booth at the county fair. The October meeting will be with 1 Mrs. Shelby Truesdale. Subject: "Costume and Accessories." November meeting with Mrs. L. D. Broome. Subject: "Attractive gifts that pleaBe." December meeting with Mrs. Sam Truesdale. Subject: "Christmas Social." January meeting with Mrs. E. B. Lorick. The subject to be discussed 1 is "Outlook." February meeting with Mrs. W. J. Sowell. Subject: "Line and Design" March meeting with Mrs. W. II. Carter. Subject: "Good Grooming." April meeting with Mrs. C. B. Busbee. Subject: "Hints for the Shopper." May meeting with Mrs. C. E. Ogburn. Subject: "Summary." During a social hour the hostess served a picnic spread with an iced beverage. The club welcomed Mrs. It. B. Brannon as a visitor. TWILiGHT SOFTBALL LEAGUE Moil's Division: Standings to August 17 W. L. Pet. Merchants f> 2 .714 Wolves . 4 2 .667 Kershaw Guards 5 3 .625 Ksso White Sox 3 4 429 Professionals 2 3 .400 Redfearn Motors 1 6 .143 Scores of Games Guards 2. Merchants 0; Guards 5, Motors 0. Girl's Division: * Standings to August 17 W. L. Pet. 0111'8 1 5 1 .838 Delxiache 6 1 .838 Bruce 3 2 .600 Zemp 1 5 167 Scores of Games DeLoache 9, Olllls 3; DeLoache 10. Bruce 6. The federal crop reporting board report* that the condition of the peanut crop of the country is the higheat it haa been since 1929, 11.9 per cent of normal. DeKalb News Notes Westvllle, Auk. 1#.?w. H. Carter, agriculture teacher of Baron DeKalb und members of the local chapter of F. F. A. are spending thin week at Camp TauiaaBee, near Balem. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Clyburn, Mra. F. L. Thomas, Albertua and Joan Thomas spent Monday In Columbia. Miss Fannie belle McDowell of Btate Park, Is spending her vacation with her father Frank McDowell. Hon. L. C. Clyburn has been appointed by Coventor Johnston us a member of the board of visitors to inspect today the opportunity school now in session at Clemson College. Abbie Sue Stokes has returned to her home from a visit to Rock Hill, Mrs. C. K. McDowell spent the week end visiting her brother, Coker Cauthen, in Greenville. Mrs. R. E. Seattle, of Bessemer, Ala., and daughter, Mrs. R. C. McLamore, of Atlata, Oa., spent laHt week visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Clyburn and Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Owens. On Thursday evening the Clyburn family entertained for them with a chicken supper at Clearwater Lake. Mrs. W. H. Carter and two daughters, Barbara Anne and Alice, are spending this week with relatives in Kasley. We are the recipient of a card from Kev. and Mrs. J. D. Gulledge, of Lakevit'w, who are spending this week at the Baptist assembly grounds at Hidgecrest, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril B. Busbee and Carolyn, visited relatives in Wagner this week end. Mr. and Mrs. Nye Workman and daughters, Dorothy, Margie, Leila and Evelyn, visited Minnie Breedlove, of Howesville and Mary Olive Varn of Columbia Sunday. L. D. Hamer, pastor of Damascus M. E. Church, is spending this week ut I^ake Junaluska. Mrs. Rebecca Perry, of Spartanburg, spent several days last week visiting her neices, Mrs. L. C Clyburn and Mrs. D. F. Owens. Mrs. Sam Jones and two children, of Florida, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Truesdale this week. L. C. Clyburn, Jr., made a business trip to Columbia Tuesday. Mrs. J. E. Williams, of Kershaw, and Mrs. William P. Sikes, of Georgetown,' spent several days this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ogburn. Mrs. L. D. Broome, Helen and Dottle Broome, attended the annual camp meeting at Pleasant Grove camp grounds near Charlotte Sunday. Mrs. L. C. Clyburn, Jr., little daugter, Marjorle Ann and Lillian Hegler, of Camden, spent Tuesday visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hegler, of Lancaster. T. A. Rabon, accompanied by G. R. Truesdale and two daughters, Beatrice and Doris, motored to Lake City on last Friday where Beatrice will be employed at the unny Shay Beauty Shop. Miss Ethel Bruce entertained members of the Monday afternoon bridge club af her home on Chesnut street, Camden.' Mixed summer flowerR were used in profusion in the party rooms. Mrs. Sam Truesdale was awarded the high score prize and Mrs. Shelby Truesdale low. Delightful refreshments were served by the hostess, ller guest list included Mrs. Cyril B. busbee, Mrs. L. D. Broome, Mrs L. C. Clyburn. Mrs. A. B. Williams, Mrs. J. H. Clyburn, Mrs. Sam Truesdale, Mrs. L. C. Clyburn, Jr., Mrs. C. E. Ogburn, Mrs. Shelby Truesdale, Miss Eva Irby and Mrs. Drakeford, of Camden. Mrs. Annie D. Williams spent Wednesday in Kershaw visiting Mrs. W. IB. Hilton, who is convalescing from a serious illness. Tobacco Brings Good Prices Good opening day prices cheered tobacco growers throughout the North and South Carolina border belt tobacco market Tuesday. First sales at the sixteen market centers led authorities to predict a price average of $25 a 100 or better for the day and reports from all around the belt said growers apparently were pleased at prospects. Festive ceremonies marked the formal opening of the selling season at some of the markets. Governor Clyde R. Hoey, of North Carolina, visited the Lumberton, WhiteVllle and other markets and spoke to the assembled throngs, including auctioneers, warehousemen, buyers, growers and spectators. He commented that the out look for fair prices was promising and said, "From a hasty inspection and judging from the estimate of experienced tobacco men the farmers of this section are engaged in harvesting the best tobacco crop grown in recent years in both quality and quantity. Anderson?Moore Miss Ida Mae Anderson, of Columbia, and Wade Hampton Moore, of Camden, were married by the bridegroom's pastor, Rev. B. J. Mclver of the Wateree Baptist church of c'amden on Saturday; August 14. Committees representing 300,000 railway operating workers, and representatives of the carriers, are negotiating in Chicago, on the demand of the workers tot a to per cent wage increase. Candy makers of the United State* lust year turned out a total of 2,0M#000,000 pounds, valued at *309,291,000. Three Republicans are seeking the mayoralty nomination in tyew York's primury to be held September 16. The Democrat* have two candidates in the Held for their mayoralty nomination. Senator lloyal S. Copeland, anti-New Dealer, will have the backing of one wing of Tammany Hall, while Jeremiah T. Mahonney, a supreme court Justice, is the candidate of another wing of Tammany. Mayor LaGuardia, elected as a fuslonist, will this time seek the Republican nomination. Nice political light ahead. Wants-For Sale FOR 8ALE?Very desirable 11 room house, in excellent condition. Close in on highway through city. Also fine 10 room residence, suitable for hlgh-cluss tourist home on Highway No. 1. Doth at bargain prices. Apply Shannon Realty Company, in Crocker building, Camden. S. C. Phone 7. 22sb FOR .RENT ? Five-room, apartment, 1219 Fair street. All conveniences. Garage. Available September 1. Apply Camden Furniture Company. ! 23-25 sb. CARPENTER AND BUILDER?Before you decide who should do your any class of carpentry work?outwork, telephone John S. Myers, for side or Inside. All work guaranteed. specialise in cabinets and screening. Any kind of furniture repaired. I solicit your patronage. Telephone 268, John S. My*re, i>12 Church street, Camden, 8. G. 29tf. | FOR SALE?Some fine farms at most i reasonable prices. Buy now and j I be prepared for next year?and the future. See us now. Shannon Real-. ty Company, Crocker Building, Phone 7, Camden, S. C. 28tf. FOR SALE?Homes of all sizes, In all sections of the city at reasonable prices. Terms if desired. You Bhould own your own home. Buy now.?Shannon Realty Company, Camden, S. C. 12 tf LOST?Monday morning, August 16, between Camden and Cassatt, on highway No. 1, handbag containing valuable papers awd child's bank. Reward for return?no questions asked. Adline Hitter, care Laura Hough, Route 1, Box 52, Bethune, S. C. 23 pd. FREE ROAD 8ERVICL?Greed's Filling Station fifty-mile Free Road Service. Call Telephone 486, Camden, 8 C. 9 tf. WANTED?Small furnished house with two bedrooms and all conveniences for desirable tenants.?Shannon Realty Company, Crocker Building, Phone 7, Camden, 8. C. 20tf. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All parties to the estate of Stephen H. Boykin are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all parties, if any, having claims against the said estate will present them likewise, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law. STAFFORD M. BOYKIN and LULA MAE TRIMNAL, Administrator and Administratrix, respectively of the Estate ofStephen H. Boykin Camden, S. C., Aug. 13, 1937 Wp?I???? NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND I CREDITORS I All parties Indebted to the estate! of James Leonard Graham are her* I bir notified to make payment to the I undersigned, and all parties, if any I having claims against the mid eetaU I will, present them likewise, duly m| tested, within the time prescribed by I LUCIE W. GRAHAM Administratrix of the Estate of James Leonard Graham I Camden, 8. C., Aug. 18, 1937 ,fl NOtlCE ~~B Notice is herebyglven, that the un-1 derslgned will on the 7th. day of Sep. fl tember, 1937, apply to The Waters* I Building & Loan Association of Cam. I den, South Carolina, for a new certil I cate of stock to take the place of the fl following lost certificate: Certificate fl No. 140, of date June 20, 1936, for'H six (6) full paid shares, each in the fl sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars issued to Rosalie C.* Block. H ROSALIE C. BLOCK I CITATION I State of South Carolina, fl County of Kershaw. H By N. C. Arnett, Probate Judge: fl Whereas Lewis Lee Clyhurn made I suit to me to grant to William R. Cly-1 burn and Lewis Lee Clyburn Letters of Administration of the Estate and fl effects of W. R. Clyburn. These are, therefore, to cite and H admonish all and singular the Kfnd- B red and Creditors of the said W. R. H Clyburu deceased, that they be and fl appear before me, ip the Court ot I Probate, to be held at Camden, 8. C., I on Tuesday, August 31 next, after pub-, I llcatlon hereof, at 11 o'clock in the H forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration I should not be granted. Given under my hand this sixteenth I day of August Anno Domini 1937. I N. C. ARNETT, 1 Probate Judge for Kershaw County, fl SUMMONS FOR RELIEF I ?f State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw. (In Court Common Pleaa) I Henry West, Emma Catoe, Delia 1 i Dillon, Leila Vincent, William "Weet, fl Henry West, the younger, Elmer West fl and Mary Bush, plaintiffs, against LU* fl zie Faulkenberry, James E. Paulken- fl berry, Inez Ferguson, Ruth West, Har- fl ry West and Mrs. Belle West, defend- H ants. ..fl i To ^he Defendants Llzxle Paulken* fl berry and Inez Ferguson: You are hereby summoned and re-flfl quired to answer the complaint In I this action, which has this day been? filed in the office of Clerk of Court fl of Common Pleas for said County, fl and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscrib* fl er at his office. Broad Street, Ca? den, S. C., within twenty days afttffl the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you M-^fl to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded *tn the complaint ? ? I. C. HOUGH, '^fl Plaintiff's Attorney. B Dated at Camden, S. C., this the SOU fl 1 day of July 1937. ; THE VERY LATEST THING IN GIN MACHINERY * WE INVITE THE FARMERS OF KERSHAW AND ADJOINING COUNTIES TO STOP IN AND INSPECT THE VERY NEWEST THING IN GINNING MACHINERY. WE ARE ESPECIALLY PREPARED TO GIN LONG STAPLE COTTON w < '1 . Let Us Serve You! . SWIFT & COMPANY GlNNERY . , ; ?