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The Camden chronicle VOLUME 61 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA^ FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1?39 , NUMBER t> Mystery Surrounds Ivy Lodge Inn Fires ... 0 ?t a mysterious origin which 'cloned three alarms within a lie* ?a ol leas than forty hours, caused lase amounting , to several thouaaAdollars to the Ivy lodge Inn. The last blaae called. out the Are criment at 12: SO o'clock Tuesday lag following two previous arms, one at S o'olock Sunday morn,, and a second at 8: SO Sunday jorning. Th0 bluxo in each Instance was in Ue atile of the old building and due 9 the performance of the Cameu lire department, did not at any lme penetrate to the floors below, lowevor, tons of water cascaded^ own stairways and through the floor, aiding heavy damage to furniture nd household effects. Tho fire Tuesday morning was dlsI,covered by Elliott Sheorn, who was assinK and saw the smoke and araes coming through the roof near be east end of the building. Sheorn ushed into the building in the belief bat some members of the Moseley amily might be asleep in the rooms bat escaped in the two previous fires, lowever, he found no one. The speed wfth which the Are department reached the burning struoure and the prompt stoppage of the ire evoked much praise from the ma,y hundreds of spectators that had lathered at the scene. ^t later developed that the prompt rork of the Are fighters probably verted a tragedy?in that Alyln ioseley. owner and proprietor of the godge. was asleep In a bedroom on he first floor and did not awaken unil fire commissioner Charles Villeligue. City Commissioner Jack Netles and Fred Moseley discovered him rhen they were making an inspection f thevliremlses Just before the Are eparuuoat returned to headquarters, ioseley stated that he had retrred at ,1 o'clock and because of the fatigue mil strain occasioned by the Sunday Doming fires and working all day fondax to remove furniture and furilsh/ngs to the verandas to dry, he as so exhausted that he fell asleep: t stated he did not know of the besday morning fire until he was [ akened by Messrs. Villeptgue and It ties. Firemen declared that as the Le was In the attic, the smoke had It penetrated to the lower floor. i [Much mystery is added to the Tues|y morning blaze by reason of the fct the interior of the attic had been aura ted by the tgns of water pourI in Sunday morning and the elec|c current had been cut off during L same period. How the blaze could |ve started the third time under Ich conditions has the fire depart|nt officials In a quandary. Jaii adjuster from the fire insurance fcnpany which carried the insurance | the building was in the city Monty and checked over the structure, tmbers of the fire department un|r the personal direction of Fire [rshal Brevard Boykln had also kf over the structure while electrl(n* from the light and water depart* [nt had checked the wiring to ascer[n if cross-wires might have started wt first blaze. [rim trio of fires within the two days I* <] the total times the fire departIn* has been called there to four. Ik* first summons came last year f'ti a garage and automobile at the nr nf the Lodge were destroyed, polite Officer Luther Barnes made le discovery of the first Sunday Imu.g blaze. The policeman was [ his round and passing the lodge [en he saw the smoke pouring from lder the roof. He gave the alarm [l al-o rushed into the building and [akened tho Moseley family and sev[l gusts. All were able to gather [ their personal effects and get out [the lodge safely. The tiro was located In the attic Id was checked quickly. Some six lurs later fire was again discovered I the attic and the department retied to the scene and poured tons [water into the upper floor and loft. I careful Inspection was later made I the firemen to discover if there any smouldering embers that ight burst Into flame, plre department officials were of |e opinion that crossed wires might pe been responsible for the first |e, but this was ruled out as a possif cause in the Tuesday morning to as the electric current had been It off. The careful Inspection made [nday also ruled but the theory that P previous biases had not been com* pely extinguished, public interest centers on the Ivy pge bedaus#* of the fact that lii i liiding is the birthplace of Bernard Baruch, noted financier. The structure is one of the oldest in Camden ??various reports crediting it with being built 140 to 178 years ago. For the past, three years the place has been known as the Ivy L?odge hotel and owned and managed by Alvln Moseley. A year ago Mr. Moseley made extensive changes in the interior and increased the room accommodations. A new heating plant with air-conditioning feature was installed. An addition at the north side of the building has been used by Dr. Andrew Whitaker as an stride" for several years. Dr. Whitaker removed his eqnlpmenl...lo .tbe. JUl.ttJ.ft. building opposite the Catiiden hotel on DeKalb street (Sunday morning. It was undamaged by the Sunday Urea. Mr. Moseley states that he carried insurance on the building but none on the contents. He stated it was his lamdiwny.itgt repairing the building just aa soon as the Insurance adjusters hare finished. t - - : - ?. -'pafi Court Inn Dining Service High Grade The determlnatiou of Ollu Arnold, manager of the Court Inn during the summer mouths, to open his dining room for a limited menu service, has won him the congratulations of numbers of people from the city as well as those on the road A grapevine telegraph appears to have spread the news of the splendid service at the quaint hotel along the number one highway north and south, and there has been a gradually Increasing number of night stopovers. On Monday night there were fourteen guests registered and up to that time the average since the close of the winter season has been between eight and ten every evening. In response to the popular demand for dining room service Manager Arnold secured the services of an excellent chef and the popular-priced meals have been gaining increased patronage. Sunday evaning the dinner attracted quite a number of Camden people as well as severgl groups of tourists. Mr. Arnold is serving a 60 and 76 cent dinner and to give the public an idea of how comprehensive the menu that is offered at such a low figure can be, the bill of fare for the dinner included choice of roast chicken with dressing, fried chicken, southern style, roast pork with apple sauce, onion sauce and broiled steak. There were three choices of vegetables, two desserts, coffee, tea, ice tea, or milk, hot com bread and rolls. The breakfaBt menu features sausage, bacon, ham and eggs, waffles, wheat cakes and the like. Meals are served in the north end of the main dining hall, which has been nicely arranged. At the other end is a miniature bar for the serving of cold drinks. Johnson Seeks Data On Taxation A commission for a" a th?rou8^ an(* exhaustive study of the state's present tax system^!?;>coinpared with the tax system of other states" would be created by a concurrent resolution pending in the senate. Senator Murdoch M. Johnson, of Kershaw, proposed the resolution, he told newsmen, in the hope that "a definite, fixed tax program for the state" could be drafted and adopted. He said he introduced the resolution "with the idea of letting industry know that it is not in danger of being gouged with new taxes and that we do have a staple tax policy so that it won't be afraid to invest money In South Carolina." The commission, which would report to the next general assembly would be headed by the governor. The comptroller general and tax commission chairman would also be ex-offlcio members. Two members would be appointed from both the senate and the house of representatives .by the presiding officers .of. those bodies and. "three business men" would be appointed by the governor. Johnson was joined in sponsoring the resolution by Senator E. H. Henderson of Bamberg. Postoffice To Close The Camden postoffice will be closed Tuesday, May 30, In observance of National Decoration Day. One hour in the morning, from 8 to 9 o'clock, the general delivery window will be open. Ail are urged to remember this holiday and mail packages and attend to other postal needs on Monday. Camden Leaguers Ready For Season (By The Skipper) The Canulen Indiana, thla city's entry In the Palmetto State buaeball league, will open the 1939 season next Thursday, June 1, when a fast alert aggregation of diamond pqatlmera from Lancaster are here to o%r battie. * ,(J President Jack Nettles of the Camden club and manager Russell of the Indians believe the team will be able to offer some tough competition against any team In the circuit. They] believe they have a well-balanced outAt?strong on defense as well as ofIn an exhibition game played at Lancaster last Saturday the Camden i Indians won a slug-fest 11 to 9. The, Indians stacked up 18 hits against 10 made by Lancaster. Player-manager Beck. Russell was delighted with the showing of his team, stating the players put up a really brilliant bit of pastiming in view of the short practice period permitted since the league project was outlined. Russell used Taylor on the hill for three Innings and replaced him with Moore who went the rest of the route. Staley was the big man with the stick for the Indians, getting: four out of Ave. Russell was not far behind with 3 out of 4. For LancaB-( ter, Nevins got 2 out of 4. j Russell had Wallace Lynch playing the first base position, Allen Caulder at second, Jim Caulder at third and Bennie Robinson at short. Cox was in left field, Staley in center and Wilbur Lynch in right. Lightfoot caught three innings with Russell doing the backstopping for the last six. Later in the game Lyles relieved Staley in left. Hicks went to center and Llton Reeves took Lynch's position at first. Yesterday the Indians .battled the Kershaw state leaguers in an exhibition game at the Camden park, a splendid crowd turning out to demonstrate the Interest evidenced in the state league baseball program. From the cities in the state league comes optimistic reports regarding public Interest. It is realized this is an opportunity to provide excellent sport and recreation for the fans at a minimum of expense. There are no age restrictions placed on the players in the league, which is a splendid idea in that it permits all boys the opportunity to show their wares and make the team. The Camden Indians will play home games on either Thursdays or Saturdays. The schedule is now under course of preparation by Secretary Thompson of the league and will be released within a few1 days. Plans for the formalities incident to opening day are being made and there will be the usual tossing in of the first ball by the mayor with Senator M.-M. Johnson doing the backstopping. The flag-raising with President Jack Nettles at the halyards will precede the start of the game. Arrangements have been made to have the fire-siren sound at 4..15 o'clock in the afternoon to remind the fans" of the game httRTiflg' At * o'clock. board of health requests children kept out of crowds The city board of health at a meeting held Monday, May 22, decided that as a precautionary measure against the possibility of an epidemic of infantile paralysis in our community, ti would be wise for no children under thirteen years to. attend either the local theatre, churches, Sunday schools, commencement exercises, nor any other form of public gatherings and those in author?ty in the herein named places Are asked to cooperate with the board in this respect. The parents are especially asked cooperate as the children will soon be out of school and they should be kept away from public gatherings as much as possible as there is a possibility of coming in contact with persons passing through the city from other sections of the state. man who fought to 111-round draw dies _ 1 Mt. Carmel. Pa., May 16.?John Burke, credited with having participated in the longest "glove" fight In bistorv?a.. 8fiy.enrhQiir,..h.inetecn. minute 110-round draw in 1893?died yeaterday at the age of 79. A welterweight. Burke came to the United 8tates from England when be twenty yeari old and settled at Monongahela City, near PitUburgh. The IMHPOuni fight was held at New Orleans April . 18??. Burltfi ppponent was A. Bowen. a negro. "fa % " *' " Lucius B. Ogburn Died Suddenly Lucius Berry Ogburn, Sr., ago 71, boru la Kershaw county October 7, 1871, died at his residence Wednesday following a auildon attack earlier In the morning. Mr. Ogburn wus a prominent farmer and was widely known throughout the state, having been Wateree bridge-Keeper for a number of years. For the past fifteen years he had ma<le his home In Camden. Prior to that time he made his home in the DeKalb section of Kershaw county. Mr. Ogburn leaveB one of the widest family connections In Kershaw county. He was a member of the Damascus Methodist church, WestviUe. Funeral services were held at four o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Lyttletou Street Methodist church of Camden, the Rev. R. Bryce Herbert and the Rev. J. B. Caston officiating. Interment was In the DeKalb cemetery at DeKalb. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Hojrton Ogburn, of Camden; five sons, W. B. Ogburn, of Atlanta, Ga.; J. T. Ogburn, of Charlotte; Carl Ogburn, County Auditor Fred Ogburn, and Lucius Ogburn, of Camden; four daughters, Mrs. C. M. Hough and Mrs. Henry Horton, of Camden; Mrs. Foster Watta and Mrs. Arthur Watts, of Crescent City, Florida. Active pallbearers were 0. J. Sinyrl, W. J. Smyrl, L. C. Hough, F. A. WattB, F. W. Watts and H. D. Hancoclc. Honorary pallbearers were E. Fallon Watts, J. H. McLeod, J. H. Clyburn, M. M. Johnson, G. C. Welsh, N. C. Arnett, Dr. A. W. Humphries, J. B. Cureton, C. J.. Outlaw, W. R. Outlaw, I. C. Hough, George Creed, L. C. Clyburn and Sam C. Truesdale. Watts Buys Store; Seeks Grocery Trade J. F. Watts, who for the past fourteen years has been employed at the DeKalb Pharmacy as a pharmacist, has purchased the J. K. Lee grocery store on Broad street and will operate the same in person in the future. Mr. Watts, who has a wide following of friends, will handle only the leading lines of staple and fancy groceries and has arranged to have a daily assortment of fresh vegetables for his trade. In connection with the grocery end of the store he will also operate a high-class meat market. Legion Baseball Bee Is Buzzing Merrily Coach Llnwood Smith, of the Camden Junior Legion team, will make known his probable team personnel next week. The Legion baseball program opens about the second week In June and Camden has to face the teams from Rock''Hill, Great Falls and Cheraw during the district elimination series. Some eighteen boys turned out for practice .the past week hut the coach, was reluctant to give out any definite statement as to Just who would make the team. "Our big problem right now Is to find a pitcher," said Coach Smith. < "Of the players who were on the 1938 team, we have but two who are eligible for play this year, they being Herbert Moore of this city and Mays of Bethune. ?"I would not want to mention any probable team personnel at this time because I do not know myself who will be on the team outside of Moore and Mays. We have had some favorable reports on a lad named Kelly of B<'thnne who has real pitching ability. "We expect to have a district meeting soon now and will know after this meeting Just what the dates of our games will be." Camden baseball fans will watch the Legion baseball program with a great deal of Interest. Last season Camden had a splendid team In the field but an unfortunate circumstance prevented the completion of the season. But for this bad break the team would have gone Into the state finals and perhaps Into the regional competition. It cannot be expected that the 1939 team will have the class offered by the 19S8 machine, but Smith's coach4ag-?MHty w4H Insure Camden being represented by a scrappy fighting squad. 8mith was successful to a marked degree In his high school baseball program this year, bis team winning seven out of ten games play6d* Meat nayer spoils in Tibet but dries until it can be powdered. To Unveil Marker ] To National Hero Hundreds of promiuent Legion officials aud members, national and state ! oftlcials together with couuty attd t city groups and many cltlxona will i gather at the Quaker cemetery on the i afternoon of Memorial day, May 30, ( wheu the imposing monument honor- ? ing Hichmond llobson Hilton, former 1 Commander of the American Legion i of South Carolina, will be unveiled. i The monument, an exquisite and im- < posing affair of granite, is located over the grave of Commander Hilton I and is in close proxlmtly to the beau- i tiful granite block that covers the i last resting place of Klchard Kirk- i land, civil war hero. < The monument which has a base twelve feet long and some forty Inches wide, with a headstone of some height is g work of the stone masters' art. Placed upon the headstone are carved repltcaB of the six citations received by Commander Hilton by reason of his heroism and bravery during the world war. Across the top of the headstone are the dates?1898, the year of his birth, and 1933, the year that he met death by drowning in Lake Murray. Then comes the name, "Richmond Hobson Hilton," son of J. C. and Amanda Owen Hilton. Below in another panel with the following: Company M, 118th Infantry, 30th Division, A. E. F. Department Commander, American Legion, South Carolina. For consplclous gallantry in action against the enemy, over and above the call of duty, he waB awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart. Also Distinguished Conduct Medal by Great-Britain Medaillo Mlltaire and Croix de Guerre with Palms by France Croix de Guerra by Italy War Cross by Portugal Bravery Medal by Montenegro. The lnte Commander Hilton was born at Westvllle, Kershaw county, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hilton. He attended the public schools and later the Oak Ridge Academy and after the world war he went to the law school at South Carolina University from whence he graduated. Commander Hilton saw service during the Mexican war, having joined the Kershaw Guards when but eigh! teen years of age. He served overseas in the world war from May 11, to December 16, 1918, and in that period saw plenty of action. In October he was badly wounded and after spending some time in a hospital, was discharged for disability. When he was drowned in 1933, his funeral here was one of the largest ever held in this community?over three thousand people being present, j Commander Hilton was one of six ; South Carolinians from the 118th Infantry to win the Congressional Med els of Honor. GRAMMAR 8CHOOL8 REQUE8TED TO DISCONTINUE BY FRIDAY -. Thus far, there is not a case of in* fantile paralysis in Kershaw county. However, it is only reasonable to suppose that there will be one or more cases to occur during the summer months due to the fact that some one who is a carrier of the infection (virus) will come in contact with a child who is susceptible. Therefore, to avoid such from happening it is advised that anyone coming from an infected area remain away from children for two weeks or longer. Also, parents are warned against the dani ger of children being in crowds, especially in buildings, for the next several weeks. The school authorities have been requested to complete the work and discontinue attendance of grammar school pupils by Friday, May 26, also f"to hold services on Sunday and exercises on Monday and Tuesday without the presence of any child below the age of thirteen years. "The public has been showing splendid cooperation in oomplying with all advice and requests for precautionary measures In order to protect the health and welfare of the children of the county. Any continuation of this fine spirit will be greatly appreciated and may prevent the incij dence of many casee of infantile paI ralysls in Kershaw county," said Dr. A. W. Humphries-i '-d4ro?tor of Kershaw county health department. A house Investigating committee heard from Harry S. Darger, a^gommittee investigator, Wednesday, that WPA in Tennessee had helped build a number of lakes to raise the value of real estate owned by politically prominent persons. o Board Acts To Protect Citizens Hie clly health board at a meeting Monday evening, issued several orlers designed as precautionary incusires against tho possibility of pollonyeiitls (Infantile paralysis) reaching Janulen. Among tliem being a more irastic demand that persons coming Into the city from Infected areas, must report their presence to the heulth officials and follow instructions received from them. All orders of the city hoard of health were Issued pursuant to a request from the state health board and Include the closing of the primary and grammar grades of the schools, discontinuance of dancing, Sunday school gatherings of ull kinds that in* volve children twelve years of ago or under. Children are hIbo banned from the theaters. The state board has also suggested that students from The Citadel and people coming from Charleston should be quarantined for a two weeks period, provided they were not previously quarantined. J'rom complaints made to members of the health board it would appear that the quarantine regulations regarding children coming from Charleston remaining under two weeks quarantine, have been more or less disregarded in this city. This has resulted in a statement from the board of health that henceforth any violations of the quarantine regulations will mean that the board will placard the places at fault, which will mean that all occupants of the homes will be under quarantine and obliged to stay indoors during the two weoks period. Donald Morrison, city health officer, in a statement Wednesday declared that the bourd of heulth "means business" in the enforcement of the quarantine regulations. "We have received reports of several infractions of this regulation," said Mr. Morrison, and in each case we have notified the people residing in the homes involved, that unless there Is a Btrlct compliance with our requesi, we will quarantine the places completely. Children coming froin the Infected areas must remain under quarantine for two weeks and that does not mean they are to roam around the premises and mingle with other children. We also request that adult people who come from Charleston refrain from mingling with Camden people, that is, going to the theater, church or parties. "I want to say to the people of Camden that the board of heulth 1b doing all it can to prevent the epidemic taking hold in Camden. We expect to keep the public frankly Informed of any developments. If the public will rely with full confidence on the lnteg- , rity of the board of health they will rid themselves of the uneasiness that goes with uncertainty and suspicion. "The boArd of health in Columbia has formulated a list of suggestions which I want to pass on to the people of Camden, because I believe they cover .the very phases that we want to cover:" Avoid crowds and crowded places. To specify ? kindergartens, playgrounds, 8unday schools, parties and movies. Avoid persons who are careless with their sneezing and coughing. Teach children to keep hands away from nose and face. Teach children to cough and sneeze only behind handkerchiefs. Avoid the common drinking cup! Teach children to keep their hands out of their mouths. This applies also to objects such as pencils and the like. Teach children to wash their hands with soap and water before eating. Allow po one to kiss children and babiea In the mouth And avoid unnec cessary handling of children. During periods of unusual prevalence of Infantile paralysis children are advised against unusual exercises v or exertion. Rest periods of One to two hours are advised after the midday meal. Overeating should be avoided. Do not visit children who have an undiagnosed illness. If your child becomes sick call a physician and Isolate the child until a diagnosis can be made. Any contact should be reported to the city board of health. Betheeda Presbyterian Church On accoqnt of 'the pastor's attendance upon the genefal" assembly at, Montreat there will be no preaching service in this church on Sunday :* morning, May 28. Sunday school i.X classes will meet as usual at 10 a. m. y -i-Crhce E pi see pal Church The services for Sunday, Hay 18, will be: Holy communion at 8 a. m.; Church school at ^r45 *. m.; morning prayer and sermon by the rector, Dr. Clarke, at 11:IS.