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TWENTY - NINTH ANNUAL CAMDEN HORSE SHOW MARCH 10-11 The Camden Chronicle I I' ' ''???????g?? II . ) I wwww????f???| | M1""?"***m-mmmm?HP?1 BM?????Wfc VOLUME 50 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA,. FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1939 NUMBER 50 tVoman and Two Men Held in Big Geiji Theft floyd Martin, Beixed in a sensationattempted rotary at the swank rkwood hotel here Saturday night, a turned over to Aiken county poB Monday night after he had hee.n ked with two Jewel robberies^ that ik place there early in 1938. Meanwhile, officers launched a irchlng investigation into recent efts of Jewelry at the state's fashlable resort centers of Camden and ken as well aB Palm Beach and go Bhstern cities to determine if jre were any connection with Mari and two others held here, prank N.. Littlejohn, chief of derives of the Charlotte police de-1 rtraent, charged that Martin was sponsible for the robbery of the altop cottage of Mrs. Marie Stokes lbert at Aiken on January 4, 1938, (1 the robbery at the palatial home Mrs. Howell H. Howard, widow of Dayton, Ohio, paper manufacturer, Aiken on March 26, 1938. Martin and his wife, Margaret, and fbert Summers were taken into cusiy following a wild ride from this y to Cheraw Saturday night. The trio was arraigned before Magrate C. E. Davis Monday afternoon J Chief Littlejohn submitted data a photographs purported to cover ^rations of Martin over a twenty5 year period. Iheriff J. H. McLeod said that the ting of Martin to the Aiken cases B established by identification of Rtln's photograph. It was said that Bhe Gilbert home a butler and maid a clear view of the intruders, and Bn shown Martin's picture said t's him." Kief Littlejohn said that the susM was given a fifteen year prison RTence for a robbery that occurred Palm Beach and was pardoned by Rovernor of Florida shortly before gubernatorial term was up after R prisoher had served eleven littlejohn said that Martin's record Rwed arrests in cities over the na| for offenses varying from vagran-J land hotel loitering to robbery. The Rord dates from 1922. Rhe officer described Martin as a Rilion dollar jewel thief." Rhe officers studied files of other Ren robberies and the $100,000 Rodward robbery here two years Rapture of the trio, fleeing in_ a K-powered car, was dramatic and R effected at Cheraw by state poR who had been supplied with the Rnse number on the car. It was Rrtaken while traveling 76 miles an William Gamble, bell captain at the Kwood, with Milton C. Smith, man^R, were responsible for the|_cap of Martin and his accomplices. By discovered the two men in a Bit room and pursued them through I hotel corridors, following them into the court in front of the Ri where Mr. Smith scuffled with of them in an arrest to halt their Rpe. The woman, meanwhile had R waiting with the high-powered R> and drove rapidly up to where Rsmlth was seeking to detain the R men. Martin and Summers leap-, Rinto the car and immediately the Rnan put It In high gear and the Rhine roared away. Rr. Smith and Gamble made mental Re of the license number and the Rner Immediately called the police. Ref Rush telephoned the license Rber to state police and authoriR in all cities on routes leading R of Camden. Rate Monday evening the Aiken poR chief, with a. deputy, arrived and R charge of the Martins and SumRs, leaving later for Aiken. R was the. opinion of Chief of DeRives Uttlejehn that Martin may Re had a hand in many recent robRes that have taken place in FloriRthls seasoij and may also have R Implicated In the $160,000 Jewel Rory at the Woodward borne here R years ago. R was learned that the trio stopped R filling station near the city 11mRsaturday afternoon and Inquired Bo cation of ffce Klrkwood hotflT Re extent of Martin's power was Rated following his arrest and Rncing to a fifteen year prison B Florida. Detective ldttlejohn Bithoflty tor the statement that Bn was pardoned by the then gov* Rat Banquets Are Bad For Indigestion Each day In C&mden scores of pounds of food Is prepared for rata residing within the city limits. The free meals are not mere haphazard affairs, consisting of leftovers or table scraps. They are arranged by Health Officer Donald Morrison recipes arranged by experts who know rat appetites and what viands have the most appeal. The rats that partake of Mr. Morrison's generous hospitality have only one free meal however. After that 1 they don't need any more. Having eaten, they leave their homes and come out into the open air and die. Mr. Morrison has a supply of the poison available to Camden people and assures the lovers of pet dogs 'and cats that the preparation wilrnot | kill the animals. It is fatal only to the rodents and in the several teBts ' already made by Mr. Morrison, the result has been most satisfying. Mr. Morrison states that anyone who desires to secure the poison may > notify him personally or leave their names either at the city clerk's office i or the Chamber of Commerce. I BROTHER OF CAMDEN LADY DIE8 AT HOME NEAR McBEE MoBee, Feb. 25.?W. E. Sowell, 63, died early this morning at his home ( near McBee, after an illness of several months. Mr. Sowell was a prominent farmer of this section and also had business connection with his brother, R. E. Sowell, merchant of Hartsville, and his nephew, C. D. Sowell, merchant of 1 McBee. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. AnJnle Sowell; four daughters, Mrs. Willie Key of JefTerson, Mrs. Byrch King 'and Mrs. Herchel Plyler of McBee; I two brothers, R. E. Sowell of Hartsville, and R. H. Sowell of Perrine, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. O. T. Horton of McBee, Mrs. W. R. Hough of Camden, Mrs. Dan McDonald of Aiken, and Mrs. S. E. Hilton of Wilson, N. C. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of C. D. Sowell, of near McBee. Interment was in the Kershaw cemetery. GROUP OF 8INGER8 TO PRE8ENT PROGRAM ON GOOD FRIDAY EVE Camden music lovers are assured of a rare musical treat on Good Friday evening when a group of singers will present DuBois' "Seven Last Words" at Grace Episcopal church. This is the same group that so ably presented Stainer's "Crucifixion" a year ago on Good Friday and the sacred ooncert last Christmas featuring the great and difficult anthem "Great and Marvellous Are Thy Works" from Gaul's "Holy City." "Seven Last "Words" was the supreme achievement of DuBois who was organist at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. There are two striking features in this great composition. First, for the most of the solos there is a chorus accompaniment with a most beautiful effect. Secondly, the composition was written for a full orchestral accompaniment and while such a background is impossible In Camden, nevertheless, the organ accompaniment will have the addition of piano, violin and harp. Baptist Church 8ervices The following services are announced for week beginning March 5, at the Camden Baptist church: Sunday school at 10 o'olock with V. J. Rector, superintendent, In charge Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston at 11:16 a. m. and 8 p. m. Morning subject; "Can Pentecost Be Repeated?" Evening subject: "The Seeking Element In Christ's Program." B. T. U. with picture "Blind Leaders" at 7 o'clock with Christopher Vaughan, director, in charge. Prayer. meeting Wednesday evening at 8. The public Is cordially invited to attend all services of this church. 4 i - sr..-/ |_ Remember Hospital Tag Day on ernor of Florida, just forty minutes before the executive's term came to a close. Llttlejohn stated Martin paid Camden Horse Show Here March 10-11 According to Amur (I received today from Elliott Nlciufta, of Detroit, Mich., and F. 11. Bonsai, of Glyndon, Md., both prominent In American hunt circles, have accepted Invitations to judge the Camden horse show to be held on the estate of Mrs. Marlon du Pont Scott here the afternoons of March 10 and 11. Bonsai, a well known steeplechase rider several years ago, Is best remembered for his many victories In the famous Maryland Cup classic. On the committee in charge of the ufTalr are: Mrs. Raymond Woolfe, of Red Bank, N. J., secretary; Miss Constance Colt, Geneseo, N. Y.; Mrs. Dwlght Partridge, of Great Barrington, Mass.; Ward C. Belcher, of Lakeville, Oonn.; R. Watson Pomeroy, of MiUbrook, N. Y.; Ralph W. Chase, of Middleftekl, Conn.; Harry D. Kirkover, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Marion nu Pont Soott, of Montpelier, Va.; Mrs. C. P. DuBose, Jr., Miss Anne Whltaker, Camden; David R. WillHams of Tulsa, Okla. Two events for polo ponies and one for steeplechase horses have bpen added to round out a well-balanced list of (wenty-four classes arranged for the two-day affair. Now In Its twenty-ninth year the Camden show attracts many hunts and horse show followers from all parts of the country, and with a wealth of hunters, polo ponies and timber-toppers on hand, officials look for keen competition In every event. Classes will be called In the following order: March 10?Model Hunters, Steeplechase Type, Bridle Path Hack, Owner's Class, Touch and Out, Pairs of Hunters, Dead Rein, Working Hunters, Sweepstakes, Ladles' Hunters and Bare Back. March 11? Hunter Hack, Single Mules, Middle and Heavyweight Hunters, Green Polo PonieB, Pairs of Mules, Green Hunters, Corinthian Hunters, Horsemanship, Open Polo Ponies, Hunt Teams, Bare Back (colored) and Champion Hunter. Chief Gives Warning Against Hoodlumism A "warning notice" from Chief of Police Alva Rush, appearing in this Issue of The Chronicle, is timely, in view of the many complaints that have been registered against acts of vandalism and hoodlumism. Fully a dozen complaints Involving the letting of air from tires of private cars have been made within the past weeks. Cars parked In front of private homes on residential streets, the owners of which were calling on friends, seem to have been the tar get of the pranksteis. In some Instances-every tire car was deflated, occasioning considerable exexpense and embarrassment to the owners. In the matter of the promiscuous slaying of birds and squirrels, visitors , to Camden have evidenced astonishment that little regard is paid to the saving of the songbirds. In communities all over the nation, the presence of song birds and squirrels is considered an asset. Many Instances are recorded where -cities have passed legislation to create a bird and animal sanctuary of Its own legal area, thereby making It a felony to shoot a firearm or air rifles, sling shot, or any kind of a weapon, within Its borders. Camden Is seeking to invite homeseekers, winter visitors and tourists j and bird life Is one of the essentials of a place of that kind. The warning of Chief of Police Rush is timely andj it Is the earnest hope of the citizenry that offenders will be caught andi punished. _ . Confirmed A? Lieutenant Culver, Ind., Feb. 27.?David R. Williams, Mulberry Plantation, Camden, was this week named In ordera, confirming June appointments and making new appointments in the corps ofi cadets at the Culver Military Academy. Bight captains, thirty-four lieutenants, fifty-five sergeants and fiftyseven corporals were listed from the! Infantry, cavalry, field artillery andj band units of the ROTC. Williams was confirmed as a cadet, lieutenant in the Culver Black Horse Troop. ? To Present Pldy Hear and see Ballentlne's "Aristocratic Pigs," Thursday, March 9, at 8 tf. m? at Antloch High school. Sponsored by intermediate class of Antloch Baptist chufcb- Admission, 20 oents to everybody.' < 4 *cOfc?t. 7.~r:r . Forest Tree Planting' Season Closing Nearly eleven million pine seedlings wero ruined by the South Carolina Forest Service In the nurseries at Sumteif, Gebrfetown and Camden ami sold to privute planters and federal agencies during the fall and wiuter planting season Just drawing to a close. "The season has several moro weeks to run but all of the trees have been sold," said N. D. Canterbury in charge of the nursery and planting program for the State Forest service," It is hoped that persons desiring to plant during the season starting next December will place their applications now for free land examinations, and also that they will order planting stock now so that we may plant enough seed to supply the demand for seedlings. The new seed beds are being planted at this time and If orders for next December and January plantings are placed before the seed' bed planting season ends the needs of ai! prospective planters can be met," said Mr. Canterbury. The district foresters at Camden, Spartanburg, Florence, Walterboro and Aiken are finishing up the supervision of field plantings but are available at all times of the year, at no charge, to the landowners to make land examinations tor the purpose of making oral or written recommendations for the planting of suitable species, spaclngs, planting methods and to give advice concerning the natural or artificial reforestation of woodlands and old fields. Oldest Farm Agent ! Dies In Chesterfield Chesterfield, Feb. 27.?William Joshua Tiller, 64, for thirty-one years farm demonstration agent for Chesterfield county, died at his home here today of a heart attack. Married twice, his first wife was j Miss Laura McRae, from this union two children survive, Thomaa L. Tiller, Chesterfield; Mrs. James E. Bird, Columbia. He married Miss Stella Mims in 1$18, and from this union survives one son, Willie Mims Tiller. One brother, J. Hugh Tiller, Georgetown; four sisters, Mrs, J. E. Humphries, Sumter; Mrs. B. M. Pierce, Camden; Mrs. George K. Laney and Mrs. Mamie Britton, Chesterfield; two grandsons also survive. One of two oldest farm demonstration agents in the United States in point of service, he was one of sixteen to receive national certificate of award. j Mr. Tiller was recently elected comI mander Forty-first Division SpanishAmerican War Veterans. He served In Cuba in 1898, Philippines insurrec-i tion until 1902, later becoming a major in the National Guard. He w^s a steward in the Methodist church forty years and chairman many years. A Christian gentleman of the finest type, Mr. Tiller was a leader in religious and civic activities. As a pioneer in better farming methods, practically every farm In county benefitted by his guidance. Funeral of Mrs. McLeod Mrs. Betty McLeod,'60, widow of the late J. N. McLeod, died February 24 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lena Pope, Washington, D. C. Surviving are one son, Malcolm McLeod, of Camden; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Pope, Washington, D. C., and Miss Eleanor McLeod, of New York City. Funeral services were held from Benlah Methodist church at 1 p. m., Sunday, the Rev. Jon?s officiating. The body arrived from Washington Bunday morning and was carried to the Kornegay Funeral Home until i time for services. Serving as pallbearers were Olin Waters, Frances McLeod, Robert Lewis, James Sheorn, Add McLeod, R. L. Moseley. Bethesda Presbyterian Church ' Sunday, March 6, A Douglas McArn, pastor, the following will be the order of services: Church school; with a Bible class for every age at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11:15. The Lord's Supper will be observed at this service. Children's preparatory class at 5 p. m. The Junior choir ( at 6 p. m. At 7:30 p. m. at the church the Auxiliary will begin a series of Bible studies on the epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians. The class will bo taught by the pastor. The public la cordially Invited to all services in this church. , A. bridge erected at Carlsbad, Cxecho-Slov&kfe, was constructed of china as an advertisement of the porcelain products of that section. * - --- - " . /- ~ g**- . * C r _ ' Second Game For Cool Springs Trophy With the Greens ouo up on tho Muob In the . struggle for the coveted Cool Springs trophy, tho hoc end game of this mid winter polo classic will bo played on tho number one Hold hero this Sunday afternoon, Tho victory of tho Greens last Sunday was Homewhat of an upset. Tho game attracted a big turnout of tans, which In Itself was remarkable ^in view of the torrential downpour of rain all Saturday night. It was necessary to transfer the game to tho number two field, which is the practice ground for Camden's polo talent. Because of Its being In constant use tho surface of this field is not as smooth as the number one layout and the mallet wlelders found the willow somewhat elusive. The Greens will throw the same aiert lineup into action Sunday that sent them out in front laBt week by a 5 to 2 score. Spectators gave the Greens a big hand, for it was a feat to check the Blue lineup of Klrbyj Tupper, Charles DuBose, Watson Poineroy and Ed Townsond. Hiding for the Greens were Moultrie Burns, Charlie Little, Carl Lightfoot and .loe BateB. The big crowd that gathered for the opening game of the Cool Springs play saw plenty of action as the ball did strange things on the rough field and one exciting spill when Ed Townsend was sprawled from his mount in a mixup In front of the goal. In anticipation of a record turnout of fans Sunday afternoon, American Legionnaires and police traffic Bquads have arranged for expert handling of the hundreds of cars that will pour Into the polo arena. No announcement has been made as to the polo program after the conclusion of the present series, but there Is a well defined desire on the part of the fans to see the army team from Fort Bragg return for a series with the Camden All-8tars. Inasmuch as the soldier foursome has been putting in some strenuous practice since their defeat In the last series, Camden might be hard pressed to take their measure in another meeting. CAMDEN GREEK TO LEAVE FOR VI8IT TO H.I8 NATIVE LAND 9 Gus Michlteos, popular member of Camden's Greek colony, who came to Camden twenty years ago, will visit his old home In Greece this month. Accompanied by his wife he will sail for Harve, France, about the fifteenth of March. They will spend three or four months in Europe?most of the time will be spent In Greece. Gus is proprietor of the New York Cafe and until his return the cafe will be under the management of J. N. Ellis and George Geronlmes, from the Metropolitan Cafe in Columbia. Their many friends in Camden wish them a safe and pleasant voyage. Red Cross Elects Officers At the annual meeting of the Kershaw county chapter of the American Hod. Cross the following officer? were re-elected: Oliver Rice, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Harris, vice chairman; Harold Funderburke, treasurer; Mrs. Margaret J. Mayfleld, chairman volunteer service; Mrs. John Mullen, secretary. The newly appointed members of the executive board are: Rev. A. D. McArn, Lieutenant Commander W. S. Heath, Marvin M. Reasonover, Dr. A. W. Humphries, Mrs. C. E. Watts. County district chairmen were nominated and are as follows: Mrs. W. D. Grigsby, Blaney; Mrs. J. Team Gettys, Lugoff^- Mrs. D. M. Mays, Bethune; Mrs. Alex West. Mrs. W. H. Stokes, Westville; Miss Lai Richards, Liberty Hill; E. M. Shannon, Antioch; Miss May Boykin, Boykin. f| The budget for the coming year was submitted by the treasurer and approved by the board. Richards Recommends Tsylor Hobson B. Taylor, of Kershaw, has been recommended by Congressman James P. Richards for re-appointment as postmaster at Kershaw according to an announcement from Richards' office Friday. Richards stated that he had received numerous letters and petitions signed by over ,two thousand patrons of the Kershaw postofflce recommending and urging Mr. Taylor's reappointment at Kershaw.?Lancaster News. Juan March, National Generalissimo Franco's millionaire supporter. Is reliably reported to be planning to buy British materials for reconstruction In Spain. Camden Girls Win State Championship (My Tho Skipper .Caiiiiion 21, Orangeburg 17. Ami that friends, to 11 h the story of a gallant game by the Camdtm dames at Orangeburg lust Saturday night. And when the State Champions breezed back Into the homo bailiwick in tho early hours Sunday morning after a most tempestuous trip through a veritable cloudburst, they were a happy group. For this group of girls, under tho leadership of Doris McLeod has done what no other athletic team in Camden High school history had boon able to accomplish, they brought home tho title in ClasH A competition. Under the eyes of over 3,000 Bpoetntors In tho Orangeburg gymnasium last Suturday night, Camden faced terrific odds. The majority of the fans, a big majority, were Orangeburg rooters, and they raised the roof in their cheers ahd exhortations to the home girlies to win the state title. It was coincidental that u year ago these samo schools in the finals but that time it was Orangeburg that took the title. In fact, that Orangeburg outfit, a smart aggregation and well coached has been winning state honors for Bovoral years. It looked like curtains for the Camden soxtet In the first half of the title game, Orangeburg leading at the half-way point 12 to 6. The small but loyal band of Camden rooters, ylua the delegations from half a dozen other communities in the state, were thunderstruck when Orangeburg held the usual high scoring Camden team to six points. Wo suspect it waB a bad case of Jitters on the part of the golden-clud girls from the south's leading winter reBort that accounted for the poor showing. Between halves Coach Small used his verbal technique to calm the troubled waters and when the second half got under way, the story was different. That beautiful scoring duo, McLeod and McQulrt really went into action 1 and slowly but surely Camden closed the gap. Nell Corbett, a substitute guard had gone in at the start of the , second half to see if she could do anything about halting Annie Lee Livingston, the Orangeburg scoring ace, who in a game against Woodruff the night before had scored 33 points. Corbett did the trick and Annie Lee was held to three points. * In the meantime the Doris-Peggy combination was operating on the net and when the final gun sounded, Camden had forged ahead by four points and had won the state championship. Vs.. In passing it might be said thAt Peggy McGuirt scored seventeen points ~ for Camden while the other four were registered by Captain Doris McLeod. Captain Doris played a beautiful game and her accurate passing made it possible for Peggy to run up her markers. Frances Hammond, Margaret McDowell, in fact, every member of the Camden team, did a masterful Job. ... ? In the second half Camden had rolled up fifteen points to five registered by the Orangeburg team. The members of the team were given a royal welcome at the high school Monday morning, teachers and students uniting in expressing their satisfaction over the title winning dash of the girls in gold. _ Coach Small, modestly passing all the glory to his charges was however, forced to accept the congratulations and cheers of students and townspeople for a masterful Job of coaching, _ The coach was loud Id his praise of the splendid manner in which his charges were taken care of at Orangeburg. "Everybody was fine to us, even went out of their wa^ to make our stay a pleasant one and I speak for the entire sqnad when I say tftat we are deeply grateful to them all." ? \ Grace Church dervtces The services at Grace . Episcopal church for week beginning Sunday, March 5 will be: Holy communion at 8:00 a. m.; church school at 9:45 ; a. m.; holy communion and address at 11:15 a. m. Those recently confirmed will make their first commun ion at this service. Y .P. S. It. at <rectory at 7:00 p. m. Tuesday?Study class on "India" at : pariah house at 4:00 p. m. - e. Wednesday?Holy communion at . 10:00 L m.; children's service at tiirK m. * Thursday?Informal discussion on , "Religion" at home of parlshoner at 8:00 p. m. y Friday?Litany In chnreh at 5:80.