Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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wj?..=-7".-^ i. .ui'.1 1! . - -- .i?-l? Hail Insurance For Cotton and drain It A T / ; S Insured For Rate Per Acre $25.00 Per Acre $. 75 $30.00 Per Acre $. 90 $10.00 Per Acre $1.20 $50.00 Per Acre $1.50 Maximum: Cotton, $50.00; Grain, $30.00 per acre Insure When Your Cotton is Up to a Stand? Don't Delay and Be Sorry! C. P. DuBOSE & SON INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Crocker Building Camden, S. C. Side Placement of Fertilizer Is Best Placing fertllzer In the right ?pot often 1h as Important as using tho right fertllzer or the right amount, says county agent W. C. McCarley. He points to cooperative experiments with various truck and field crops by tho United States depart-J ment of agriculture and the South Carolina experiment station which show that when fertilizer Is lti bandH about two Inches to the side of tho row and approximately on a level with the seed or seedling roots, yields usually are bigger and crops earlier and of better quality than when it is scattered or placed below or too far from the row. Fertllzer in appreciable amounts is placed under, above or around the Heed or seedling at time of planting, early Injury Ih likely to occur. | Studies In a number of states, says Mr McCarley. show that fertilizer to the side of the row?Instead of mixed in the row-- gave average acre Increases of 6f>? pounds of snap beans, 10-t pounds of seed cotton. 29 bushels of potatoes, and ltif> pounds of tobacco. Fertilizer to the side. Instead of In a band one inch under the seed or seedling roots, increased average acre \ lelds 1.1X4 pounds for snap beans, 2.MI pounds for seed cotton. XN bushels for potatoes, and 1 f>a pounds for tobacco. Much the same results have been obtained with peas, spinach and kale as well as with sweet i i*?! n -1 ' S P Could of the U. S bureau of dairy industry, has announced to the American Chemical society at Halti more the methods, plans and prospects of making wool out of skimmed [ milk Ihuild took out patents on the process for making wool out of milk last I >er e in be r There is an almost unlimited supply of. raw material, and it will be ea*y to produce twice this tenuity'- pit -tc tit production of wool. Flat Rock Club Hold* Meeting The Flat Hock Home uemonstratIon club hold Its monthly meeting on , Tuesday, April 4, at the home of Mrs. T. H. Young. Ikjfore Miss Fewell came each chairman read and made reports on the letters they had re- { celved. Miss Fewell gave each perl son present several cook books and , other small books and pamphlets of Importance. The meeting was called , I to order by the president. The sec- ? rotary then called the roll and read y the minutes of the last meeting. Each member answered roll call by t naming the vegetables planted in j, their garden. Mrs. Marvin Stover ^ conducted the devotional. Harden hints for the month was Miss Few- . ell's first topic. She told the kinds t of vegetables to be planted this sea- ^ son of the year. She gave a brief discussion on kitchen sink plans, and j briefly told to make a sink from gas , tanks. The subject for the month was storage space for the farm home. Miss Fewell gave an interesting talk on the importance of having a place "to put things" and keep them in order, such as the husband's important papers, cook books, bed clothes, kitchen utensils and many other tilings. She gave to the persons wishing one a small circular illustrating how to make a home-made kiti hen cabinet, and a bedding and linen closet. Everyone enjoyed taking part in the interesting Easter games conducted by the social chairman Mrs ifutson (lav. At the conclusion of the meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. T 11. Young. Jr.. Mrs. Mai \ In Stover and several Four* II girls. There were thirteen members present and two visitors. The meeting adjourned to meet in May with Mrs (Jay Most iii.i in in.i Is have thirteen pairs of ribs but certain whab'S have nine, . nil t he l w o-loed si"! h has 2 1 REPORT OF CONDITION OF MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK LOCATED AT BETHUNE, S. C., AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS MARCH 29. 1939 ASSETS I ,< >.i n - .1 n I 111 -i< < mi 'i i * < in< ! in! in i'. .* 1 2. 1 37- On < > v i:?11 s 1 () v eld l'a ft s t ,t r i d .L'iiti I S' wn- .itul d> made $2s,"hl 12 United States G<>\minn-nt obligations, direct nnd fully guaran!,., (! 4.950 00 Corporate stocks 1,275.00 Cash, balance- with >tti ?r batiks, including reserve balances. and <\l - h | . ;n - ill pr ?m e?4> of*' il lent ii >u . 11 04 Hank premises hhiumI #1 uti.s 7.*.. furmiure and fixtures $2"t!T47 .. 9.1.3x22 Ke.i! . -:. i: .?w 11 , t tier than bank premises 1 1 4>'3 54 (iili'-!- .! " . . . v 2.721 t>3 I t )T M, \<SKTS $ I 07.4 7 I (? "> LIABILITIES I ? * *i i . i: i?i i!' |'e-ii > ?>f ind. \ : ! u:i: - pa r: in rships and e.>rp<>ra t mils J'H'Jl'2" I iue d' |" -1' s 11 itid i\ id u.i is. pa rt n< sfnps and ? o: p< >r:i * intis ... 7 (>!'. 1 ."> 1 I ?. |M>< it - lit S a ' - a IId 1. t il I i sii Pdi\ l-li'lls Ths" 77 ( it In r d p< >:" - > i ? i * i Ti 11 and :! t, ? ' i !t? k s. ? ? ? 7 ' 4 7> TOTAL HIll'OSITS $7 9. tlx a 29 (1 tie: Latuti; ie-. , . . . Ill] I'll 'I i i'I \ I, i ,1 A HI! .IT! 1 IS p.. ! ml: n.1 !?3 m'a: ! u: s - In > w :i in i t :n Id i J mi.iiv 7 19 CAPITAL ACCOUNT ('.11'.' i' $29,000 00 tsurptu-* fi.npo 00 I r i 11 v Kp"i p'"t:'v . . ! ,3.x yn i o'l \ I. i \ I'l i \ I. \< < oi \ I 27d'.SO 'l o t \ :.i \ i" ;i i i > \\i> <' \ i'; t \ 1. \cr<>t at $107 474 oo This banks ?n,;'al < n-ists .: n > > rx sto?k w 11 h total par value of }2d i.n'e ie> MEMORANDA Fledged a.ssi : . a:..! si i i. loaned i ?i>??,. k value). F ? T \ . ii Hi' t.' 'f.s' I'i.'is ill feet am! iri.i ra n t >-<1. pledged ti> e d' posits and idle r liabilities $4 9" <> 00 Soured and preferred, liabilities ] ) pov j s soured by pledged assets pursuant to requirement of law $3.f>09 SO (?'i da'e if report t!ie r? quired !ec,il reserve against deposits of this bank was $'? ' ) Asset * rejKirte<) above winch were eligible a* l?pa! rest rve amounted to $("?*..91 1 '<4 I, F F. Kerr Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true, and that it fully and correctly re.prosenta the true state of the several matters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief Correct?Attest F. E. KERR. O W Knight | C. C. Gardner Directors Ix>rlng Davis ) State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of April, 1939, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. J L. KING. Jr.. Notary Public My commission e^>ires at the will of the Governor. Dillon Farmer Dies In Electric Chair Columbia, April 11.?"My trust Ih in the laird," Ha Id Edward I. Humphruy, 52-yuur-old Dillon farmer us lie was put to (loath at duwn today for tho slaying of his 27-year-old wife In Maroh iy:i8. Tho little mail wore a blank expression as he walked unassisted to the electric (hair in (he slate penitentiary. The current wuh turned on at 6.0G a. in., and three minutes ami seven seconds later ho was pronounced dead. Humphrey's simple last statement [ wus mumbled so quietly that ouly a' few officials standing near the chulr heard him. i The body was takon back to Dll-f Ion for burial. The Itev. 8. K. Phillips, prison chaplln, and tho ltov. H. K. King, of Eaatover, stayed with the condemned man two hours last night and hoard hln Bay he was "prepared to go." Superintendent James S. Wilson of tho penitentiary said Humphrey "was a model prisoner from tho time he came here until his execution this morning. He has had very little to jay." Given the choice of anything he wanted to eat for his last meal, Humphrey asked for the regular prison ' lupper. He ate heartily, the guards laid, of the fried bacon, hominy, gra'y and coffee. j Humphrey was sent to the penlteniary from Dillon county March 12 | nul was slated to die March 31. He ' vas reprieved two days before the ( leath date, however, by Governor , iuruet Maybank. The stay was grantid at the request of W. C. Moore, at- j orney, who claimed new evidence. Trial Judge E. C. Dennis ruled Frilay that no new evidence was lntrolueed and the new trial was refused. ( I Only apes and humans catch I x>lds. (Harden Club Names Winners In Show The spring flower show sponsored hiiiiuuIIy by the Camden Garden club, took place at the Grace Church pariah house recently waa a great success. An exceptionally fine collection of flowers waa dlaplayed. \ i Aluminum i>aluted .acreena were used aa a hat-ground for still life groups. These groups made charming atudlea. The urtlalic arrangements for dinner tables and living rooms were the largest class. The exhibit of bulbs, shrubs aud fruit blossoms made a flue showing. Children's miniature gardens allowed much originality and attracted wide attention. '?he exhibition of evergreens from *ffhej gardens of Camden, collected by Miss Fannie Fletcher, was of grout interest, ii Mra. Hey ward vJllbbes and Mrs.! Klchard Singleton acted us judges.' Mrs. William ltalnsford was chair-|| man of the flower show. This showing of early spring flow-' era was well attended by Camden garden lovers and a number of out of town visitors. Tea waa aerved by the Exchange club. The awards were as follows: Collection of annuals: Miss Ruthi Richards, first Mrs. McDanlel, second; Mrs. John M. Vlllepigue, third. Collection of perennials: Mrs. Louis Guion, first; Mrs. Dennle DeLoache, , Becond. j Collection of shrubs: Miss Ruth Richards, first; Mrs. John M. Vlllepigue, second; Mrs. I?ul? Onion. 1 third. ; Daffodil, yellow: Mrs. Ancrum Boykin, first; Mrs. E. B. Mobley, second; Mrs. E. B. Lorick, third. Daffodil, white: Mrs. E. B. Mobley, j Irst; Mrs. Louis Guion, second; Mrs. j Ancrum Boykln, third. Daffodil, cream: Miss Ruth Richirds, first; Mtb. Louis Guion, second; Mrs. E. B. Mobley, third. J Daffodil, bl-color: Mrs. Louis Guion, < first; Mrs. W. L. Wright, second; Mrs. E. B. Moblny. third. Hyacinths : Mrs. K. B. Mobley, first; Miss Huth Richards, second; Mrs. Willis Cantey, third. Tulips: Miss Ruth Richards. Other bulbs: Miss Ruth Richards, first; Mrs. Ivouis Qulon, second; Mrs. Gleorge R. Cook, third. Collection of flowers from one garden: Mrs. Ix>uis Qulon, first; Mrs. Jack whitaker, second; Mrs. Laurie Campbell, third. Arrangement of flowers for dinner table: Mrs. E. N. McDowell, first; Mrs. Dacre Bush, second; Miss Ruth Richards, third; Mrs. M. F. Charlton, fourth. Arrangement of flowers for living room: Miss Ethel Yates, first; Mrs. Jack Whitaker, second; Mrs. George Griswold, third. Miniature arrangement: A.?Mrs. George R. Cook, first; Mrs. W. L. Wright, second; Mrs. John M. Vllleplgue, third. B.?Ann Whitaker, first; Mra. R. B. Pitta, second; Mrs. r. r Pitts, third. Pair of vases suitable for mantel decoration: Mra. J. P. Hutchison, first; Mra. W. L. Wright, second; Mrs. Ancrum Boykin, third. Still life: Mrs. Dacre Bush, first; Miss Ruth RichardB and Mrs. Aubrey Barnes, second; Miss Ethnl Yates and Miss Helen Harmon, third. Children miniature gardens: (under ten years of age)?Michael Porter, first; Henry Boykin, second; Louis Qulon, third; Mamig Pomeroy, fourth, (over ten years of age)?John deLoach, first; Mary Chase, second; Tommle Ancrum, third; Pauline Trotter, fourth. Special: Margaret VanLandingham. Collection of daffodils (Judged for quality and variety): Mrs. N. C. Arnett, first; Mrs. George Grisvrold, second; Miss Ruth Richards, third. Outstanding collection of bulbs: Mrs. N. C. Arnett. Sweepstakes: Miss Ruth Richards. TAX EXTENSION THE TIME FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL STATE, COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES FOR THE YEAH 193H HAS BEEN EXTENDED WITHOUT INCREASED PENALTY TO MAY 1ST. A THREE PER CENT PENALTY IS NOW IN EFFECT AND WILL NOT BE INCREASED UNTIL MAY THE % FIRST, 1939. C. J. OUTLAW TREASURER KERSHAW COUNTY ~ It's got its Jeans on^l under its party clothes! Ihr Ttt.iri itiuitrateJ ts Mr hutck SrECMt. mode! 4! Jour~,ioor louring te./att c/r/r-vrrW at Hint, Mtr+t.*- j Y^oru wife can step into this trim new Hoick and go rolling ofT to the Bridge Glob?and be sure-assonrise nobody's going to make a better appearance than she does! ( )r your son can don his best bib and tucker and go calling on his best best-girl?with never the slightest fret as to the kind of impression he's making ! You can slip behind the wheel \ourself of a pleasant holiday, and enjoy the Sunday-go-to-meeting feeling you get from this beauty's handsome bearing. But when you're all through reveling in its good looks we'd like to have you remember: This is a liuick ? through and through ?and under its sleek new styling it's got its work clothes on! You've got a husky Dynaflash straight-eight engine there that doesn't know what it means to fret or fume or falter ?yet goes mighty easy on the gas and oil. You've got a sturdy low-swung frame and chassis ?solid in its set on the road, steady-riding, firm ? staunch enough for the heaviest pushing. You've got springs of a kind that never wear out ? they're coil springs, and they keep their softness without ever any need of grease. And they give better traction, longer rear tire wear, besides making the rough roads smooth! You've got room ? and a better view ?and that good old reliable Buick merit running like a fine blood strain through this whole able carriage. Now, what does it all cost you ? compared with the others? Well, look around and you'll find that this big straight-eight costs less than some sixes! It's priced even lower than it was a year ago! And it includes in its price many a much-wanted item you'll -? - J be asked to pay extra for elsewhere. So while you're buying why not buy me car ana tne value Io f the year ? the beauty that's a husky and a bargain to ||| w* #k litltrtrid at Hint, Mttk. *Print lubtrc! to ch.m/t uitknut notict. K Tronifinrtatto* .Malta nJ lata I tax*if ifany), Iv atnonat rautfimtnt and occntortti rxtra. Q "Metier buy Muichi" IXIMPIAR OP OtNfRAl MOTORS VAlUt ? CAMDEN MOTOR COMPANY 1119 Broad St. Camden, S. C ^ ' . -- y . - _ * ? rr: ; - -r.7? ONIY BUCK HAS ITI ThU n re-fit* direction signal that flashes warnings B. ~9 of turn* at a flip of a twitch' Shows day or night. Standard on at J mod fit! H wammmmmwiattmmmmJm