Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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If* - " r ifi* of Being Killed On Road Greater At Night * - Your chance* of meeting death on the highway go up sharply at ' "at according to statistic* com- t by the Safety Department of Motor Transportations As sociation of South Carolina, J. T. Laney of the Beard-Laney Co., ■aid today. Although it is appalling to learn that two out of thjee accidents do occur after sundown, it is even more startling tb learb that only one-third of the country's cars are running at that time. The most widely given reasons for night * i are: drunkeness, at the wheel, and ing, but a more i less publicized reason is that of night blindness. Whereas most people are mom- enUuily blinded by the bright lights of an on-coming car. per sons suffering from night blind ness often drive hundreds of feet before their eyesight recovers from the glare, Mr. Laney said. It is easy to see what havoc this condition has wrought on the highways of the nation. Cases of motorists running down unseen pedestrians along the highway, ramming into on-coming automo biles, and sideswiping other ve hicles are all-too-common results of night blindness. Several state universities are conducting studies to determine the cause and possible methods of curing this affliction. Other states are making their driving permit regulations more stringent in an effort to weed out these potential killers, but the best results from these campaigns will be long in coming, Laney said. "In the meantime," Mr. Laney said, "the passenger car driver can take a leaf from the safe driving notebook of the professional truck driver and dim his lights to all on-coming vehicles. Then too, give them a wide berth, because a case in which you may technically have the “right-of-way" may be severely contested by some one. suffering from*night blindness." In The Rich Hill Section INTERESTING STORY OF LOST TREASURE IN KERSHAW COUNTY <By cf ■ tyAvn/ru4V7t * Xnu* UNHID \ T A M S Still CORPORATION SUBSIDIARY PRICE-TURN KEY DEPENDING ON SIZE AUTHORIZID DCAilR Central Carolina Inc. Camden. 8. C. PHONE 573-J Sales Erection Service Benjamin Perry, an English Earl, came over to Richmond, Va^ where he married the proud Md dressy daughter of Governor Wil- mot. To this union were born three daughters and four sons. After Benjamin Perry, Jr, the eldest son married, he moved his negro sieves and other valuables in wagons to South Carolina, where he settled and prospered in the Rich Hill section of Kershaw county. His wife and three young er brothers, who came with him, traveled In a carriage. The younger Benjamin Perry built a large home on his plan tation. He also built a rock house in a very secluded spot where he stored his valuables. Once when the Tories tame very near cap turing him, he hid in his rock house. His wife, Molsie, was swung by the Tories, but some Continental soldiers came in time to save her life. However, she never recovered from the exper ience. John.(Jack) Perry, a younger brother of Benjamin Perry, was born in 1806. He married his cou sin, Wilmott Stark. He accumu lated a large fortune of stores and lands alove and below Peay’s ferry on the Catawba river. The late W. E. Johnson, Sr, of Camden, said that he remember- eed when Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perry came to church at Libetry Hill in a handsome black carriage, which had been bought in Charleston. The carriage wax, delivered with a white cover. While the Perrys were atteneding church, the car riage driver covered the carriage with the white cover to protect it from the weather. Jack Perry’s large home was burned and his wife and livestock laid waste by Sherman's army. Before the Yankees arrived Mr. Perry had planned to store his valuables in a vault deep in the ground. An old slave of his, Uncle Plaski, said that he had his ser vants to dig a deep hole. Later Mr. Perry dug and cemented a brick vault near the place the servants had dug. Years later “Uncle Aberdeen , another slave of Mr. PerryJs, said that where the Yankees were crossing Peay’s ferry he rode off on his horse in a northern direction with well packed saddle bags. Mr. Perry told hhn not to look in the direction he was going. Uncle Aberdeen said, “chiDun in those days minded what they were told to do.” Buried treasure ever arouses the spirit of adventure and dreams of rich reward. For many years afterwards people dug in various places seeking Mr. Perry’s hiding place. Uncle Sam Williams, who died his the that about the year of 1910, he found a distinct mark of a wash pot, which had been buried in the ground where the old Jack Perry house was burned. Wffliam Gaither and his wife, Ella, farmed the land once own- edby Jack Perry. William re lates that he and his friends tried to find the treasure. A tree with and arrow and notches cut in it was of particular interest to him and he tried digging nesr there. In 1912 a man, who called him self Mr. Smith of Charlotte, N. C.. went to Rich Hill and wandered around for a week or longer neacr the place where the trees were marked. William and his wife gave him some food, but they were suspicious of his intentions. They had some money in gold hidden in their house so William carried his money to Bob Moee- ley at Heath Springs for safe keeping. A few days later the so-called Mr. Smith had gone and a brick vault approximately two feet wide, four feet long end five feet deep was wide open at the end of cotton rows where Wil liam had turned his mule around many times. It is believed by some of Mr. Perry’s descendents that his first wife had a map of the Rich Hill plantation with a diagram of marked trees. She later moved to Florida. They trust the “Mr. Smith”, a stepson of Mrs. Perry’s niece, found the map .and located the treasure. None of Mr. Perry’s relatives know what was stored in the vault. Camden Polo Team Defeats Asheville In a game that required an ex tra chukker to break a sixth- chukker tie, a group of Camden polo players defeated the Ashe ville polo team 7-6 at the Fletch er, N. C„ polo field Sunday. McKee Boykin and Kirby Tup- per, Jr, of Camden, combined with Fred Timm, of Aiken, and Col. Matlock, of Fort Jackson, to comprise the victorious Camden team. Members of the Western Carolina Polo Club who made up the Asheville team were Fred Te- jan, Ed Tejan, Louis Ramos, and Art Christian. Cake Demonstration At Market October 28 .vit.JE: •sgsa^m Seven choice cakes will be baked between 10 and 4 o’clock Friday, Oct. 28, at the Kershaw market by Miss Sally Pearce, State Extension Market Special ist. The cake demonstration, which will be open only to those who have or who are planning to bake cakes for sale on the Camden or Kershaw markets, will include all the often-baked variety of cakes. The lookers-on at the demon stration will be allowed to eat half of each cake under the guise of "sampling,” but the remaining halves will be on sale at the Cam den market Saturday, Oct. 29. PENNEYlS all star line-up Pile Lined Blouse with Warm Collar PAY C A S H — CARRY IT . . . YOU SAVE! 12 9 .75 Men’s 36-46 .90 71 Bo i A jacket that’ll be the talk of the town? The shiny satin twill shell (cotton rayon) is wind resistanhwaler repellent. It’s lined with super-warm 100% alpaca pile. Mou- ton processed lamb collar, 2 slash pockets, zipper front, knitted wrists and bottom. Sand, gray, maroon, brown. 100% WOOL PLAID SHIRTS Man’s SJ&MLX. Boys’ 111 5.90 3.91 100% wool is warmth insurance come fall or winter. The cuffs are adjustable and you’ll go for the bright plaids In red, green or brown. MEN’S . Leather Jackets Horse Hide 18.75 Cape Skin 13.75 BOYS’ Leather Jackets Sizes 10-18 10.90 Siz«t 4-8 7.90 Navy Suede , REINFORCED ELBOW Full cut 4.98 Wind Breakers Man's 5.90 Bays' - 4.98 ZIPPER FRONT JACKETS Men's SJKJCLX. Boys' •-It i.9t 3.91 Solid warmth built into this 100% wool plaid shirt jacket . . . 3 roomy pockets . . v full cut in all sizes. Red, brown, green plaids. Westville News Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Clotfelter rn.T’rti A life, and Mrs. T. B. Clyburn visited Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Young in Columbia Friday aftamocn. W. T. McDonald visited Mrs. Pat Andgrsqn and Mrs. W. P. HAr- ton of Camden Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross OweM and children of Camden awl George Gay at Rock Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Owens Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. BUI Estridge and chUdren of Kershaw spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Young. Mr. »tvt Mrs. Earl Young and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Morgon of Kershaw Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nye Workman Sunday were: Mr. and Cedi Anthony and daught e, Mrs. Harold Wayniek a son, Harold, Jr, of Camden and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wilson and son. Buddy, Jr, of Bishopville. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Truesdale and Mias Ethel Bruce attended the State Fair Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Trues dale were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Borrini of Cam den Sunday. Miss Ann Cmce, a student in the University of South Carolina, Miss Mary Eva Bruce and Alex Bruce, Jr, of Camden, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Truesdale and Miss Ethel Bruce Sunday. Cecil Anthony of Camden and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Anthony visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Pat Anthony and Wendell Anthony of Rock Hill Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Horton and daughter, Nancy, and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Anderson and children of Camden spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mc Donald. Mrs. Ffank Owens is a patient in the Camden hospital Boyd Workman of Camden visited Mr. and Mrs. Nye Work man Monday afternoon en route home from Charlotte, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wise and. children of Lake City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Truesdale Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Clyburn, Sr, accompanied by Mrs. Sunie McDonald and Mrs. Alma Grant attended the State Fair Wednes day. Mrs. W. L. Blackmon made a business trip to Columbia Tues- d ^fr. and Mrs. L. C. Clybum, Sr, werg the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Livingston of Laurens. C. L. Fletcher attended the State Fair Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyburn Croxton and children of Kershaw spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Young. Faye and Ann Young spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Smyrl of near Camden. Mrs. Bill Estridge, Mrs. Clyburn of Kershaw and Mrs. visited Mr. and J'^R Gaskin Sunday after* __ Gaskin visited Clyde Faulkenberry Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stokes, Sr, were the over-night guests ol Mrs. Howard Ettas of Columbia Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stokes spent Saturday afternoon at the State Fair. — Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Truesdale attended the Dare-Devil show at the State Fair Saturday after noon. . Little Larry Stover suffered a broken collar bone while playing at school Tuesday. Mrs. Bsoadue Vincent had her guest last week, her mother, Mrs. Holden of Kershaw. Wood Fletcher accompanied by Rev. and Mrs. Douglas Smith made s business trip to Columbia Monday. Mrs. James McDonald, who has been a patient in the Camden hos pital, is home and is much im proved. Wins Blue Ribbons Mrs. H. J. Smith won two blue ribbons and one red in the cake contest at the State Fair last week. The cakes were numerous and beautiful at the fair this year and Mrs. Smith is very proud of being among the winners. H. D. C. Meets The Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Douglas Smith Friday afternoon. Miss Margaret Fewell was in charge of the program and she made an in teresting and instructive talk on Red and ,Whitp Potatoes. Eighteen members were present and one visitor, Mrs. Howard Truesdale. During the social hour the hostess, Mrs. Smith, served a delicious salad course. Celebrated Birthday Mrs. Mary Truesdale celebrated her 62nd birthday Sunday at her home. Thoee who enjoyed the bountiful birthday dinner in i tion to the immediate family were Miss Mary 'Jane Phillips, Mrs. Patsy Whaley. Mrs. Louise Watts, and Mr. and Mrs. Creete Whaley and daughter, Rickey of Lancas ter, Clyde Baker of Camden, Rev. and Mrs. Douglas Smith and son, Roger, and Mr. and Mrs. J. kin and children. One Of Big Bros. Chens Pal Trainer Jones. Although “Mine” as she is call ed, is the property of the great Biller Bros, circus, America’s newest and best automotive trans ported show, she is just one of the cumbersome charges of Ele phant Boss Swede Johnson. How ever, “Mine’s” real sawdust trail pal is none other than charming Marion Knowlton, who is known to followers of the "big tops” from coast to coast for her fearless and outstanding work with all kinds of domesticated and wild circus animals. Marion, in her life as a trouper, has performed with lions and tigers; sea lions; zebra and camel mixed groups; dogs; ponies; monkeys. She is also an accom plished rider of gaited horses. Her real thrill, though, is working the center ring group of performing elephants. It is common knowledge that elephants will take a particular farvy to one person only and “Mine” will follow Marion around the show grounds, ofMimcs breaking loose from her picket line to go for an unannounced visit "Mine” will also sulk all day if Miss Knowlton doesn’t say “Hello” and pat her trunk when she hurries through the menagerie to the performers tent to get ready for the big show. “Mine” is a derivative from “Pal-of-Mine,” the name with which she was duly christened amid much fanfare when, as a baby, she joined the circus. This lovable old elephant will be seen next Tuesday at the Fair Grounds when the big Biller Bros, circus show arriver in Camden for two performances at 2:30 and 8 p. m. -X i Kershaw' Girls At Wm\ Twelve Kershaw are students at w>. this yrou. at Wn , sen* wes showed joSwV, .. fittt seme* g^°Uiev£S[ Bell, Virgmia J j£g e Liberty Hill, Virgin^ trispasTnc given S* JJSKU* fcres on the bv tw?? ^ Pitting oy them to run or burr, or allowing cattle o7?t «t«* to run thereon, i wood or removing wimhI Fresh Fish # Flounder •Trout •Fillets of oil •Shrimp •Crab Meat •Fresh Oysters ofher Varieties) 1 ran® SEAFOOD MM PHONE 10714 South Broad Street I One Outstanding Group I ^ "-fr" 1 %ny# ♦ - a a - - < -- ---r .a *■ FALL DRESSES Smart styles—Fall colors and ma terials. Shop early. * SJ.95 iX"-: and Sport n f f jv x , LADIES' SHOES all all — O. Gas- MEDDLER “Kibitzer’; comet from the Yid dish, meaning one who meddlee in the affaire of others. MILLER'S for Lumbar TOWLE—-WALLACE frank k. WKnnra 1922 F. 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