Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I ^""(Continued f?x>m page one) | wi vv OWNERS FOR |N TOURIST HOTELS a rheumatic conditions. lining on | *.D ... iln lino of tho Boa board a(i-i I tho " (i ,a||?Hy and also on tho V. 8 | I , I highway, Camdou la naturally I ideal stopover place between Now ly!?rk and lower Florida. I Camden, as a southern sport ten I ii.is been quietly and conservative |!yV>winKfor y?ur8 TUoro 18 UM ux I u8ivo cottage colony which bus been I built up through tho idoal conditions I J" horse sports, golf and tennis, quail. ..ltd wild turkey - shooting and H Ai)\ t? |" [1{|(ural cordiality and grace of Camden. Tin, country's best steeplechase maI rial make Camden their winter ? l^iulng quarters, and the Washington 5 1 Birthday ??ceB and lhe Carollua Cul) :e I nts over the historic Sprlngdale re I course, are annual attractions of naI[ion-wide interest. There are several - I fine polo fields, tWo flat tracks for training and over two hundred miles if lot bridle paths for hacking. )r I The Kirk wood will open on Decent7 Iber 5 and close about April 15, acre Icording to announcement of the new n* owner. t0 The Kirk wood is located ut tho 'n western extremity of tho Hobkirk is 111)11 ridge and was formerly tho homo of Major John Cantey. Tho central I section of tho hotel, which was the ' can icy mansion, was built about 1830 ^ according to recollection of pioneer residents of Camden. History gives lTsti as the date of Major John Cantlev's birth and he died in 1854. The heme, a typical colonial type of struct ure, was built some fourteen I to fifteen years before his death. Tin- hotel site was once the camp of the First Virginia regiment of ^ General Greene's American army and ^ wa? under the command of Lieu tenant Colonel Campbell. ConstrucItion of tite Cantey mansion was first bfiiun ?-n a site near the present home of McKee Graham. When the Itieeiii.'it to change the location wasi ? A rj 11 I inad' . J l US ueccaad 1) iu iliutC an | I ntat'TiiUc; and supplies to the new ? The John Cantey's lived in the man sion for many years and were followed by General John I>. Kennedy and family and then later by the H. P. Nelsons The next transfer of the property placed it in the hands of a Building and Loan group who sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Whistler in ^ 1897. The Whistlers sold two lots on cHthe west side of th? home to a man named Rogers Barstow. Mrs. Whistler disposed of the prescient Kirk wood property to Edmund Krumbholz, who had operated a ho-ifltel at Lake Placid. Mr. Krumbholz took over the property in 1903. It Is said that when Mrs. Whistler pur chased the property from the Buildling; and Ivoan group, she paid $2,400 for it. She sold it to Mr. Krumbholz for $10,000 cash and $4,000 in stock. The cottages were sold by Mr. BarIstow for stock in the Kirkwood hotel. I The Camden Country club established a golf and country club and promoted golf and polo. All activities of the hotel and community were enI thusiastically approved and coopera ated in by Mr. Krumbholz, and the Kirkwood became one of the most popular resort places in the entire south An influential clientele came from the north, the east, the west and the south. Townspeople flocked to the hotel for the dinner dances and other events and the Krumbholz hospitality became known near and far as tho manager and his charming *if" became an integral part of Cam 4fl den life. Mr Krumbholz died in 1923 and 'he property was taken over by Karl IP Abbott, who either personally or thruich representatives has operated th<- place since. Milton C. Smith, who made his man ag'-.'ial debut at tho Kirkwood a year atrr>. has started along a path that **'.!; : .-turn the hotel to the charm and Bhosp.tality that was so in evidence B d;;:: itho Krumbholz jteriod. The Hobkirk Inn is located near middle of a ridge called Hobkirk I Hill, scene of the Revolutionary bat '' of the same name. It was the for ir.-r homo of Colonel W. M. Shannon 1 was known as "Pino Flat." -fl The Bhnnnon mansion, around which - 'he Hobkirk Inn has been constructed kior.g with a wing and many separate cottages, was built between 1840 and 11*45 by Colonel Shannon, who was Iborr. ia 1S22. He was elected a mem of the Legislature In 1857 and served until 1862, when he resigned and raised a cavalry company known ^ as the "Kirkwood Rangers," for tho Confederate cause. Upon the death of his father In 1864, Colonel Shannon became president of the Bank of Camfl Colonel Shannon died July 5, 1880. Several years after the death of Colflonei Shannon. Pine Flat was sold tp ?- W. Eldredge of Bingtoamton, N. Y., who renamed It the Hobkirk Inn. To Blkis inn came snob nationally known meats as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Chauncy W. Depew, Qovernor John D. ^ng of Msssachussetts and many V- Tr- -*' ?~ ' other*. In 1912 Mr. Eldredge died and the Hobkirk was purchased by H. Q. Marvin, who conducted it up to several years ago, when, upon his death, It was continued as a tourist hotel by hi* irlfe. _ ? 1 L... II) ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS SEALS BY POSTAL CLERK IN DENMARK In over flirty countries, Christmas Seals are sold us a means or obtaining funds W ?iii i y on the fight against tube reulosis Kinar llobotll, a postal elerk In Denmark, originated the Idea of selling Christinas Seals to help those ! suffering with tubereulosis The first Ohristma* Seal Sale in the I nited States was held under the direct ion of Miss Kmily Mtssell to raise funds for a small tuberculosis hospital near Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Rene l^aennec, Dr. Robert Koch, Dr. Edward Trudeau and fcllittu" liolboel have done much to aid the eonquest against tuberculosis. Doctors Laeunec. and Trudeau were sufferers from tills disease. ( hristmajS Seals are becoming Increasingly popular among stamp collectors. 1 he success of the first Christmas Seal Sale in the United States was largely due to the purchase of one stamp by a ragged news-boy, who stepped up to a booth where seals were being sold in Philadelphia, saying, "Gimme one. Me sister's got it." Christmas Seals serve two purposes. They decorate holiday mail and help fight tuberculosis. Early tuberculosis is hard to uiagnoso; easy to cure. Advanced tuberculosis is easy to diagnose; difficult to cure. These facts are being taught the public with the use of Christmas Seal Sale funds. Dr. Edward D. Trudeau, whose sketch appears in the lower left hand corner of each sheet of the 1R3S Christinas Seals, was the first president of the National Tuberculosis Association. Dloyd Cue, teacher of color theory atul applied art at the Metropolitan, Art School in New York, designed: the 1938 Christmas Seal. Tuberculosis is not inherited . Kv-I ery case comes from another. "Tuberculosis can be wiped out! from this nation.? Dr. Thomas Parran. surgeon general, United States' Public Health Service. The annual sale of Christmas Seals is an important means toward reaching this goal., THOUSANDS OF COLORED CHILDREN IN BIG PARADE Twenty-five hundred school children ?representative of a majority of the colored schools of Kershaw county, mrached through the streets of Camden last Saturday to the strains of martial music, the occasion being the celebration of colored folks day at the county fair. And what a parade it was. Colorful to an extreme as the various school groups marched by, clad in neat uniforms with the initials of their school em'blazoned on the front. Banners carried at the head of each unit indicated to what school the unit belonged. Hundreds of spectators jammed the sidewalks along the line of march as the children marched south on their way to the fair grounds. Freshly scrubbed faces and- hands, hair ail fixed up as only proud mothers could make it, clothes cleanly pressed, shoes shined, In fact every child was "all dolled up" for the event. And every face wore a happy grin. The pupils marched in double formation and it required over half an hour for the long line to pass the corner of Broad and DeKalb streets. Each unit was in charge of a teacher and every teacher in the line had made extra effort to have her group look the finest. Professor Mdodana, of the Jackson school was all decked out in a riding habit, with cane and Stetson hat astride a big bay horse? the school head acting as marshal of the parade. At the fair the children and their parents, uncles, aunts and cousins from every part of the county took over the grounds for a day of fun. Long lines waited at every ride and at every show entrance. Hot dog stands, cold drink stands, Ice cream stands, in fact every kind of an attraction did a land boom business. In the afternoon swarms of spectators jammed the football stadium to witness the football game which was full of thrills and excitement. County fair officials declare It was the biggest day of the fair and the largest in point of attendance ever registered in the history of the fair group in the county. No Warning A rattleanako does not always warn beforo striking. , .the rattler shakes his tall, upon which the rattles are attached, because of nervous excitement or fear. . .if, surprised so quickly there Is no time for nervous excitement or fear to cause the tail to vibrate, a rattler will strike without Bounding his ominous warning.?From The American Wildlife Institute. 50 YARI) LINK (By JERRY) x <jsc\ ?!v m -?v ;ss?x -a?v >aicv >3?< >a Tli?* liiiI Idogs played a grand game or football In snowing under White-, villi's Wolf Park last Friday night In fact. It looked to be the beat performance of the year for Vllloplgue's lads. The splendid blocking and llnej defensive work was worth the price of admission, but that wasn't all not, by a long shot! All of the Camden gridders who saw action against the North Carolina eleven played a swell game. Posy Department: Hod Lynch provided royal entertainment for the 1,200 fans who saw Friday's game. The red-head literally stole the show as he charged and passed the Bulldogs to u one-sided victory . . . and ho uncovered a star pass received In handsome Wilbur Williams. There's a boy who can really hang on to 'em when lted starts tossing the old pigskin about. For the benefit of all the Freshmen guls who ohhhed and ahhed. Wilbur's present field address Is right end and he's sporting number 61. Wooten played his usual bang-up gante In the backfield and lived up to his reputation of being the Bulldog's star ,on pass defense . . ami when It comes to blocking. Doug Lynch can give 'em all a lesson. When Uncle Doug swings around end In front of the ball carrier, the wake suggests a first class Job of steam rolling . . . another up-and-comor In the luggage department is young Hilly Wilson. All of Camden's fans are naturally proud of the fine record of the Hulldogs so far this season, and we don't mince words in broadcasting about them?but when outsiders heap on the glory, then's when you can start believing it . . . here's what the Harts-, ville Messenger had to say about thoj Camden eleven: "The Camden Hiuhj school football team came to Harts-, ville last Friday night and presented before a crowd of l.'.OO fans a team that looked more Ilk" cHey.-' playm'S than high school boys . . . with a com | bination of perfect blocking and a| raz/.le dazzle offensive plays, the Hull- j dogs scored at will . . . the visitors presented the best high school team ever seen In these parts." And it's the truth, so help me! 9 9 9m Some more from the Names In The News column of our friend, Banjo Smith: "Folks f%om Camden are really enhusiastic about their high school football team. It looks as though John Villepigue will turn 'em out better and better as the years go on." m Good old Easley, lest we forget, nosed out a digged Chester eleven last week. 3.000 ftrhs turned out to watch the Cyclones outplay the Invaders only to lose on a costly fumble early In the second quarter ... the Bulldog's future holds at least one headache. Columbia's Caps trounced undefeated Charlotte when the two teams clashed at Legion stadium in Charlotte last week. Rhame's fighting charges went Into the game as underdogs, but came from behind In the third period to hand the Wildcats their first-defeat of the season. Not by way of changing the subject, but just to let all of you sport fans know that Camden plans to make herself known in the southern resort tennis circles this season. Com. Shannon Heath is doing ft fine bit of work in arranging matches for the netters who play under the colors of the Kirkwood Golf club ... in two inter-clty tourneys thus far the Camden outfit i has a 500 average, winning from the Lancaster club and dropping one to the Forest Lake club, of Columbia. Reuben Pitts, Jack Halle, Billy Pitts. Carley Moller, Billy Nettles and the rest of the Camden team are putting on some mighty fine tennis shows out at the Klrkwood and It would be well worth the while of all of you fans to drive out there when the next match cs are played. Camden meets the I Forest I>ake club at Forest Lake this [Sunday and ll Is likely that an interesting tournament has been arranged for the following Sunday on the home courts. This column seems to be full of praise this week, but perhaps it s Just as well to get rid of It all at once. Over In Whiteville, N. C., the players of the high school team, and the score of fans who Journeyed to Camden for the Camden-Whltevillo tilt, are still singing the praises of the "finest high school team In the country." The Wolf Pack returned home with varied stories of Camden's speed and deception?aaid one, "If we ever play those follows again we'll all bring flash lights to follow the ball after It leaves center." The coach of the Tarheel outfit couldn't say enough In praise of the precision Qf the Bulldog machine. % Orangeburg prea* releases tout the ing, fastest running and trickiest teajns ever to be seen on the gridiron 'of that city. . . Just one more step In that championship ladder that finds | the top a little closer as the weeks and the Bulldogs roll on. The thing to watch out for?If past history re peats Itself?Is an upset victory on the part of one of the underdogs remaining on the Camden schedule. But we're thinking that the Bulldogs are a determined lot this year and won't take any chances on slipping up. 'Approves Bethune Jail Building v..CouKr?**#iu?ii j p Richards has an limine*'*! thai In* lias received Infoi mat ton from Mr l>avld K. Nllea, Assistant Adminisffulor. Work> Prog ross AdmliiistratIon. Washington. 1) l'? that Project No 20438, in the.umounl of $3,14!i, has been appQOgred to eon ' struct Jail building In tho Town of Hethune, Kershaw County, and perform Incidental and appurtenant work. No goods will be manufactured by any persons confined In this Jull. This Is town-owned property and Is sponsored by the Town of Hethune. This project is now eligible for operation at tho discretion of the State Works Progress Administrator. Gates Hill Club Met The Gates Hill home demonstration club held its monthly meeting at the club house Monday, October 17. Mrs. Huron Yathrough, tho president, presided. Mrs A. T. Hosier held the devotional. All Joined in tho singing of "Carolina." The demonstration was given by Miss Powell on "Children's Clothes Made From Leftovers," was very helpful, urging us to think of the comfort as weU as the looks of these little1 one's clothes, and for safety help for children are bright colored clothes. She had children's clothes made front leftovers, which were passed around the room to bo examined. Hallowe'en games were played and enjoyed by all. Jail Project Approved Lancaster, Oct. 15.?Congressman James P. Richards has received information from David K. Nlles, assistant administrator, Works Progress Administration. Washington. 1>. C., that Project No 30380, in lite amount of $54,302 has been approved to construct jail, move and remodel house to provide quarters for jail keeper, and remodel building to provide faclltitlesj for the exercise of normal govern-' mental Junctions, in the city of Camden, Kershaw county, anil perform incidental and appurtenant work including erecting fence and landscaping grounds of jail. County-owned property. I This project is now available at tho j discretion of tho State Works Progross Administrator. A state fair football Incident that was, no doubt, pleasing to tho dean of the News and Courier, if he was present. A fan on the side linea yelled at Governor Johnston as he made his executive progress across the field from the Carolina side to the Clemson stand. "Hey, Olln, suppose you call out the militia and Bee if they can stop Clemson!" Son of Brlgham Young Diss Salt Lake City, Oct. 20.?Joseph D. C. Young, 83, last surviving son of Brlgham Young, died last night following an illness of several years. ISlews Of Interest In And i\ear Bethune Bethune. Oct. 2G.?The quarterly meeting of the Baptist Woman's Missionary I'nlon wak held at the Bethune Baptist church Saturday with Mrs. CJ. A. Creed, president, and Miss Lottie Barnes, chainnun. A delegate from Wateree church responded to the welcome from tiie hostess church. A largo number of societies were represented at the meeting. The outstanding features of the day were the wonderful messages brought by l)r. and Mrs. Koyall, returned missionaries from China and Palestine. Reports from tht< different churches were made and special music was given at both sessions of the meeting. Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Llndler gave the morning and afternoon devotional. The Rev. Mr. Bruce, of the Wateree church, was on the program and made an interesting and Informative talk. The Rev. J. B. Caston, Camden, was called on for a word on "Tithing," which he gave in bis usual forceful ami con* \ iticiug manner. Lunch was served oil the grounds, picnic style. The October meeting of the Bethune chapter C. D C was held with Mrs .1 N. McLaurln Monday afternoon. After the business session, the following program was given: Article on "Salt," by Mrs. L. I). Baer; "Scarcity of Salt After War Between the States." by Mrs. 10. Z. Truesdule. Mrs. Truesdalo also gave "Why Georgia Chose the Cherokee Rose," as Btato flower. During the social hour ice cream and cake were served by the hostess. Friends of the family will regret to learn of the illness of Deonard Brannon, who is a patient at the Camden hospital. | C. C. Chamness visited his homo1 in Blenheim during the week end. j Miss Harriet Mays, of limestone, college, .was at home for the week end. Mrs. R. E. McCaekill and little daughter, Betty Gray, are spending some time with Mrs. J. G. Richards 1n Florence. Mrs. Z. P. Gordon and daughter, Miss Sara, visited the J. P. Beams, in Columbia, during the past week. Mr8. Beam returned home with them and spent the week end with them. : Miss Mary B. Smith, Mies Juanita Pate and Miss Iris McCasklll, students at T. I. I., Spartanburg, spent the week end at their respective homes. Mrs. C. B. Mitchell and baby, Martha Jane, of Omaha. Nefc., are spending some time with Mrs. Mitchell's i mmmmmmmmmmmm?mmmmmmm?mMmmmmjm parent^, the A. K. MeLaurlna. Miss Uhtrlee Marshall, of Heath Springs, has been a recent guest of Miss Mary Marshall. Alvtn Clyburn has gone to Alcolu, where he has a position with Alderman company. Mr. and Mrs. M. U King visited the J. (.J. Richards' In Florence Tuesday. Travis McCnsklll, a student at tho University of South Carolina, was at home for tho week end Mrs l,ee Hilton nnd Mrs Hugh Oliver spent Wednesday In Columbia on a shopping trip. During the last two centuries tho tulip has made up to The Netherlands all that It cost them when tho crash came after the great tulip mania of 200 years ago. STATE THEATRE KERSHAW, S. C. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 "ISLAND IN THE SKY" with Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 "LAST STAND" with Bob Baker Late Show 10:30 P. M. "ALL AMERICAN SWEETHEART" with Scott Colton and Patricia Farr MONDAY and TUESDAY OCTOBER 31, NOV. 1 "JOSETTE" with Slmone 8lmon and Don Ameche WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 "PENITENTIARY" with Walter Connolly and Jean Parker THURSDAY and FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3-4 "VIVACIOUS LADY" with Ginger Rogere and Jamee Stewart AbUlsfel 6N: === Matinee, 20c; Night, 25c. Children 10o any time. I I OLD ENGLISH WAXING SET I I I || IQt. No Rubbing Liquid Wax ^ and Lamb's Wool Wax Applior Both tor Ik 11 * no work (o wax door* this way I You Just spread Old English No Rubbing Liquid Wax on yout door* or lin- i oleum with the newly designed Lamb's J Wool Apolier and it dues By itself to a f long-lasting lustre Get your set at this / feature price! f xiv. -r^ i S I BARRINGER HARDWARE CO. I P H O N E 2 1 | EXHIBITION m World's Largest-Mightiest 11 I )iesel-Electric Locomotive Sunday, Nov. 6, 11:05 AM. 12:05 PM Seaboard Passenger Sin^ Camden, 5. C. With (he dlesel-clectrlc locomotive, will be a modern Seaboard coach, dining, sleeping and lounge cars. Come! See the newest In transportation! AGAIN! A Tribute to the South Through fts progressive policies, the Seaboard has kept pace with the advance of the South during its 106 years of service?service that has been Inseparably linked with the development of this great empire. The Seaboard has continually Improved its services with innovations to make your journeys more pleasant, more comfortable, more economical, while the needs of shippers and receivers of freight have been keyed to modern facilities and services that produce a complete, economical system. Now, the Seaboard dedicates the world's largest and most powerful, streamlined, dlesel-electric locomotives to the South - to provide sustained high-speed transportation with the utmost In safety and comfort at cconomtcat fares. Again, the Seaboard pays tribute to the South. Again, the Seaboard Introduces the most modern in transportation for additional development of this region that Is blessed with unlimited natural resources, and destined to further grow and prosper. Again, the Seaboard evidences its faith in the South. It Is serving the present and building for the future. In return, the Seaboird asks only fair treatment and the support of the people in the further promotion of our mutual interests. < > \ ----- ^11 |r /-v * tn Some of the Features SKA Kv )A n I J ^ J-M. 1 M m 1 -J *% 1_ pwKtMi. TlMy -art U tptnU la unit* ?t gVjn (Itni?3t# MM M)(, U feet, tl InchM hkh, ti?J? jpwii *w*i equipped tor mw ' " ."'*'7 XZjpy,- RAILWAY JSK^S^S^JS'SSE;;