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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17

One man could hardly have written
the extraordinary number of books
that are credited to Alexandra Dumas.
The fact was angriiy brought up In
the noSeiist's lifetime, some hostile
critics pointing 10 output Of 80
volumes in II single year and asking
how this could he justified.
Dumas did employ host of collab-
orators and his partiality for jokes
made HIS practice seem worse than Ii
really was. On one occasion an ardent
admirer ventured to remark shat he
Ind found a mistake in geography in
one OF the novels. (Which One:" asked
Dumas. The wOrshiper gave the title.
"Oh, the deviI!'' cried the novelist. Il
have not read it. Let me see. who
did that for me 1t was the rascal
Auguste. I'll fix him for that
The truth about dumas and Com
pony" Is involved and difficult to reach.
There are novels bearing his name that
the great rOmancer probably had little
to do with. Hut these are not his great
tales.
His principal collaboration wns An
gustc Naquet. Fe was m able writer,
but, rs many critics have pointed out.
Naquet without Dumns would hardly
be remembered today, while Dumas
without Magnet would still be Dumas.
Almost always. when he worked with
Eaquet. Dumas We aid suggest the sub
ject for a story. Then he would draw
up an outline and put down chapter
headings and divisions. Naauet would
fiji in the outline and afterwards Du-
mas would rewrite the whole story
usually adding and altering a tremen-
dous amount and infusinE 1t with the
genius that was lacking. 1t was Ma
quet who worked with Dumas upon
.'The Three Musketeers" and its sequels
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17
81 Vitus' Dance.

This nervous complaint derives its
name from st. vitus, Roman Catho-
lie saint and martyr who lived in the
fourth century. 1t used to he the
custom to dance before his shrine on
his festal day. June 18th, in the belief
that good health was thereby ensured
for the next year.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17

Mr., Yearwed-pNhuw: Breakfast
has been late every morning this Week.
Cant you do something to get Bridget
up on time?
Mrs. YrarWcd-I did get her an
alarm clock.
Mr.. Yearwed-Yes. I know, but
alarm clocks don't always so off. Why
not lend her the habYf
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17

My son will be unable to attend
school today, n he has Just shaved
himself for the first time. North
western tauldron.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17

B.oodhounds Carried by Airplane.
The police of Colorado Springs.
Colo. have utilized an airplune to
carry bloodh0unds promptly to the
scene of "A crime.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17
Correct Physics.

Teacher-Johnny, what is steam!
Johnnv-Watpr crazy with the heat.
Legion Weekly.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17
In Movie L and.

Property Man-Yon know NOW. the ''s
dragon we made for this piecef
Tie Directories. .,o
"You remember that we mace 'he
tail I'm several piecesF
"Of course" s 90,
swell. the pieces got mixed up
somo,,a, ,r other, and now can't put
them together" .u :, tho
"Tbo,,s all right. Just call In me
,,.,nu,,,, ert."-Youngstown Teie-
gram.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17
It's Necessary.

"Alice dresses aWfulIy loud. doesn't
She?" 'IpS. but then her husband Is
very deaf"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17
The Key to Success Is Work-
There Is no Substitute for 1t!

In order to do your best work, you must be
healthv You must sleep soundly at night, your
nerves must be strong steady and under perfect
control
If YOU are accustomed to drinking tea OF
coffee with YOUR meals or between meals, you
NAV be loading yourself with very great handi-
cap Your nervous system may be stimulated
bevond what is natural for you.
For tea and coffee contain them and caffeine.
These are drugs as any doctor can tell you.
Thew are known to irritate the nervous system
bv their action and to cause restlessness and
insomnia, which prevent the proper recuperaton
Of the vital forces
If you want to be at your best, capable OF
doing the very best work that lies in you, why
NOT stop drinking tea and coffee9 Drink Postum,
the rich, satisfying beverage made from scienti-
fically roasted cereals
Postum contains absolutely no drugs OF
snv kind but in flavor tastes much like rich
coffee 1t helps nerve and brain structure by
letting you get sound rf:stful sleep.
Postum comes in two forms: Instant Postum Tin tins)
made instantly by the addition OF boiling water
Postum lin packages OF larger bulk tor those VINO
to drink while the meal Is being prePareoj
made by boiling for 20 minutes
Ask your grocer for Postum Sold everywhere
Postum for Health Of Aus
"There's Reason" re- Ger
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17

IF man Is a cheerful cuSs" it
doesn't matter much unless he Is
helpful.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-12-17
[ etter TO the Dean.
Sure Cure.

ssaUzE ,zsszc sazzs ssEsas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
THREE MORE HOMES ARE
LOOTED IN EAST END
1l;"bbcrs Still Busy, Despite Police
Efoits---1iiinii Small Boy
Was Used by Thieves.

.''trr"n VINO have been conducting
:. ".FieS "i robbcries in the ljas End
We're busy again Friday night and
thrcc more homes were visited by
,he burglars. Several hundred dol
lars worth az plumber was stolen as
result Of the burglarics. This
makes ton homes that have been en-
tered IN that section during one week.
Thieves entered the w. IT, iIarris
,,r"cerE company at Fifteenth and
Dock Streets. ana many of the desks
rliiHd OF their contents. The amount
OF money and other articles tukcn
could not be determined.
Entrance To the building was
rains.I ny climbing NJ the fire escape
ia TIA. rear Of the building ana throw
"a huge rock through tho third floor
window After smashing the wiuanw
found the next morning ut the foot
OF thp IN. cSoapc The rock made
bat u ';nall hole IN ihc window. Ihia
was the only means tn" thieves had
To E.t inside the building AZ the
opening was too small FOR man 10
crawl through police last night were
Of the opinion that "a sma!i boy is
being used BY the burglars TO rob the
/, 10 also believed that this same
set 90 thieves entered the store OF
s. Strnus. 30 wood Street. This be-
lie: Grows on; Of the fact that At this
place small piece OF glass. said 10
be only ten by sixteen incher was
removed. II is believed that the
ri'nnc small DO? "aS pushed through
this opening.
~ icagt ono clue has boon found
is the belief 81 tho police. Finger
Prints. az which Supcrinisnd"ut Of
ldcntihCatior TOier has already re-
corded. were found on tn. shutters OF
!: window OF Miss Lorraine LuclS's
bedroom at hcr home. 1900 North
Twenty third street. Miss Luck said
thnt 9hc awakened during the night
ana heard a voice outside her wintow
"NcIhlm. tn" rings ar. upstairs and
~" got 10 HAY" them tonight" Shs
~ ID X sounded Ia her like n nngro's
voice. Laying quietly she heard tho
window start 10 rio. Jumping from
TN" bed ph" screamed ns loud az ahc
could. This frightened the thieves
away. Latcr tho prints on tho shut
tcrS We're found
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
DECREASES ARE NOTED
IN MEATS IN STORAGE
Poultry Shows One Of Largest In
crc"scs Noted, Says Report OF
Dniry and Food Commissioning.

Large gains in poultry and cream
or? products feature the cold storage
rcport for the month just issued by
Director % state DAIRY and Food Iii
Vision y Il 1horuhill. The report
shows. however. that the natur. OF
the winter has caused substantial re-
auctions in frozen beef. frozen pork.
fresh sausage, fish and game on
hand. and that thor" are compare
lively small quantities OF these pro-
ducts on hand
Lards in storage IN the state. the
report, shows. total 1883 pounds. an
incroaac :Or tho month or 1892
pounds. Crc;-2ry butter ON hand
t0tnlcd 5JS,i9l rounds. an increase Of
@Jr.G!S pounds.
MiscoliancUus poultry also gained.
there being 2S.T33 pounds on hand
last month as compared With 20.2jJ
pounds for the noath previous.
chickens gained SG.IGT: turkeys. %. =
91a pounds. miscellaneous meats. 1O4.-
49, aud frozen lamb ana mutton. n
gain Of 29.Al9 pounds. or total in
storage OF i93.iSO pounds.
The decrease Of frozen beef. Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
DAMAGE SUIT WILL BE
GIVEN AIRING ON MONDAY
Helen H. MARSHALL Claims S5U, 900 o
Mamie l.. Howard ami
Lucy u. Marshall

The SUI; of Helen r. MarshaIl
against Mamie l. Howard and Lucy
T. Marshal! FOR S5c.OO0 damages w!Il
De ,h!.ch IN IN" Law and Equity
This s,:i: arises as an aftermath "a
the case a"ainst tiir present plaintiff
who "ds alleged u have attempted
10 commit Il felony ~ Sendin: alleged
poisoned CANDY through tn. malls y
nearing OF This chars" resulted In
The absolute cXDL"ra'ion %. the aC-
"uscd. and now. following that sh.
has nccn injured in character and
reputation sh" enters suit .or dam
axes. !" .. WcudcGburg and j. G.
Thg" viii appear It's counsel for tine
Plaintiff. and Harry ". Smith. Jr
VIII r"'.rcecit the defendant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
CAMPAIGN ON FIRE
PREVENTION CLOSES
Picture j. Shown Free ut Isis
Chamber OF Commerce Pleased
M nuf cupf.

Featuring the close % Firc-prc-
ycntion Week was ;hc showing o..
t"o cducali0na! motion pictures In
through tn" courtesy Of Harry Bern
stein, Thr campaign. which was
conducted jointly ~ the Chamber
bureau OF tho Department o: Public
safety. u thought VIII prove Of great
yalu" IN Keeping down Are hazards.
Officers OF the chamber yesterday
stated that tho movement had been
= success. and that they expected Il
would rC5ult IN u substantial rcduc-
ton IN the IRE lOsacs ~ Richmond
this year. The campaign was car
RED into the larger manufacturing
and industrial establishments or tho
city and in tho public schools Eighty
special inspectors examined buildings
IN the downtown district during the
week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

other food commodity and that no
meal is complete without II. The use
OF stale bread IN the making o. toast,
dressing, buildings nnd other de!ica-
cie9 VIII be shown also. Tho slogan
adopted has bccr Two slices for one"
and viii emphasize that good bread
10 W per cent strength and energy.
containing twice the nutrimcnt OF
rice or potatoes. and ten times the
amount Of meat IL Will be shown
also In the campaign that the bread
baked in kichmond in large sanitary
plants Is as good IA il is possible
10 bake. and is cheaper than it can
bc baked b. the housewife. whose CO.
operation IL being sOugh; IN buying
bakers bread
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
Nh! BACKACHE GONE!
RUB LUMBAGO AWAY
Rub Pain from back with
small trial bottle Of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"
N, Pam is gone,

UT. I'1IN Is CONC.
ouiCkiy?-fcS. Almost instant re-
lief from soreness. Stiffness lamcncss
and pain follows = gentle rubb!n.
with st. Jacobs Oil"
Rub this soothing. penetrating oil
right on your painful back. and Xix o
magic, relief comes. "S,. Jacobs or,
is 4 harmless backache. luinbaro and
sc!atica cure which never disappo:u;s
and doesn't burn the skin
Str"!ghten UP! Quit complaining,
stop thOs" torturous stitches" In n
moment you Will forget that you
ever had weak back. because il.
Wont hu!t or be stlT or lame. Don't
suffer- Get Il small trial bottle OF
old. homes: st. Jacobs Oil" from YOUR
druggist now and get this los,in,.
relicf.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
PUBLISHER OF CAROLINA
MORNING PAPER DIES
Victor 10. Cheshire, OF tho Anderson
Daily Tribune, PASSES Away
At Ills Ifnmf

ANDERSON. S. C.. March 5.-V!ctor
l.. Cheshire, aged 40. publisher oi the
Anderson Daily Tribune morning
paper OF this city, died at his home
here. at O'Clock this morning
Mr.. Cheshire vas one o! tn. most
picturesque figures in tho newspaper
profession OF South Carolina Nc
first came into stltcwidc prOrnlucnrr
during the administration Of former
Governor Cole l.. Blcase. being recOg-
hlz"d AZ one OF tho governors most
Influential supporters Ia the urScr
section OF tho state.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
WILSON SUFFERS NO ILL
EFFECTS FROM ACTIVITIES
Is Up at Usual Time, and Directs
iinnging of Pictures and Ilac-
in:. Of Furniture.
~ Afsoc!at"d Press. !

WASiIlNGTON. March Word
came today from the home OF Wood =
row Wilson that the former i'rcsi-
dent apparently had suffered no i'll
fleets from his trip yesterday to the
Capitol. Mr. Wilson WAS up a: the
U uil hour this morning and busted
hiuSc!; about his new home. directing
Ia. hanging of pictures and arrange
mont of furniture.
Mr.. Wilson received today letter
from the retiring members Of his
cabi1e; telling him how great a place
iie occupied In their honor, love and
.sgtcciu.
The rnal moments OF the Cab.nc,
on Tuesday" said the latter. found
us quite unable TO express tho pois
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
"EAT MORE BREAD WEEK."
MOVEMENT OF BAKERS
Educational Campaign to Increase
Consumption of L0nscS To
lie tOnluctcu,

Richmond bakers viii observe Eat
More broad Week" this weak. and
there VII! be genera educational
wo!1. not only TO show the vaiu. Of
bread. but Of the bakers loaf IL was
s. being conducted throughout tho
country. and bakers OF the city are
CO. operating IN the movement
Among the facts 10 be shown Will
be that bread is used more than amy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

r,aut feelings, with which VIC realized
that the hour OF leave-taking and
Official dispersal had arrived
W! i'll YOU permit US to say to you
now. and as simply as we can. how
great place you occupy IN our
honor, love and esteem
We have seen YOU in times OF mo-
'ucmtous crisis. We have seen your
uncomHlaininG toll undc- the heavy
ana unrcmi,ting burdens OF the presi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

storage, was Gs.S52 pounds: Of frozen
pork. 5lp.2S2 pounds reported iii
storage houses. i3.303. and fish. or
"hich there Is but 1883 pounds in
storage. ii.7:J pounds
Al the .nd o: the month the re-
ports TO the daily and food commits
sioncr showed but 1914 cases .. cggS
~ stHraE" with, however. 315.3iS
p"uinS OF frozen eggs In the various
warehouses; This il n decrease oyer
NE preceding mouth OF .2SS cases
ana 3i.l02 pounds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

dcncy. We have had the incstimabie
privilege OF sharing some OF your
labors. At all times You have been
to US our ideal OF Il courageous. high
minded. modest. gentleman. "A patrfo-
tic public servant, an inteuse and
passionate lover cc your country
You hay" displayed toward US a
trust aud confidence that has touched
us all. supporting and defending us.
when under partisan attack. with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

staunch aud untiring loyalty and
Placing at our command, Always IN
the most conSidcrate way. the wisdom
OF your counsel. History wiil acrlaiin
your great qualities. We who have
known you intimately bear witness to
them now
"Wc fervently wish you. Mr.. Pres..
dcHt. long life and the happiness that
YOU so richly deserve aud have so
ahGndantlN earned"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

The more you buy Richmond-made
goods the greater Richmond's pay
rolls and the more prosperity for
your business and yourself. Just
think it over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
sprcin, How,tzcr., Mcr,,,,-

\ SPECIAL mcetInE o! thv Richmond
liowl,zcrs Associntlon. the womcns
auxiliary and the active battery viii
bc held Tuesday night At S:1a n'ciocl;
in the arinory TO consider the formal
opening Of the new armOry on Eighth
street. This meeting Is regarded rs
especially important. and all members
are urged tc attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06

No need to show you that this
tremendous sum circulates in our
city, and a lot Of it finally gets
into your business and your bank
account.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-06
Service. n, Monumental church.

st. Marks Church VIII preach On
Monday Afternoon at > o'clock ~ the
Monumental church. This is The reg
ular union i.cr,cn rcrvicc Of tho
SplFcoUaI Churches Of tho city.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05
Local Notes from Chauga.

Westminster, r. +. D., Jan. s.
Special: The health Of this section
is good at present, even though we
might reasonably expect some caches
and pains" incident to the Christmas
holidays. which passed off very quiet
ly this year.
The teachers Of the school at this
place. Misses Carrie Lee and Clara
Snead, gave Christmas tree, which
was greatly enjoyed by the children.
These young ladies are doing good
work In our school and are giving
general satisfaction. The County AL
tendance Offlcer, J. r. Plyler, came
around recently and gave the chill
dren a nice talk, and also gave the
patrons some good advice, which they
should heed.
Several fine hogs have been killed
in this section. W. M. Collins has
the champion one yet to kill, this
one being Judged by all to weigh 900
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05
Notice of Special Services.

There will be services at the Cos
pei Tent, midway -Walhalla -We- t
Union) Sunday night next, Jan. 9th,
at 7.30 o'clock. A great deal is being
said about the Sunday blue laws, and
the enforcing of these laws by Con-
gress upon the people Of the United
States. The subject Of the discmssior.
at the service Sunday will be, "N'pl
these blue laws be forced upon the
people, and should we obey them:'
The public is invited to hear via,
God has to say upon this subjec.
James Bellenger, Evangelist.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05

The features Of this girl portray tho
ansst typs sf Polish childhood that
now lies snEulfsd In hunger and Dis
ease and all their attendant miser,ss
Relief already administered BY Amer
lea has preserved her beauty and
freshness, albeit her eyes be.ray the
suffering she has seen. but literally
millions In her own and adjacent coun.
tries still have no ono to look to but
America a. another winter Of horror
closes In upon them. TO tho end that
their prayer may not 60 unanswered
eight leading American relief organixa.
ttons have banded together in a Joint
appeal in behalf Of Burope's suffering
children. They are the American Re-
lief Administration. the American Red
Cross. the American Friends Relief
Committee tQuakers), the jewish Joint
Distribution Committee. the Federal
Churches Of Christ In America, the
Knights Of Columbus, tho 7. II. @ A.
and the 7. W. @. A.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05

pounds. We make no mistake when
we raise corn and bacon. 1t is al
ways In demand.
The cotton acreage will be mater
tally cut this year If the farmers stick
to their word
J.R. Suttles has been put in charge
Of the roads in this district. He is an
efficient man and will give satisfac-
ton to all.
Among the recent visitors here
were Garnet Carson. Clarence Goth
ran, Glen and Fred Suttles, Of
Greenville. They have all returned
to their work.
j. r. Black has moved back to his
farm in this section. We welcome
him and his, for they are good citi-
zens and neighbors.
Rev. w. II. Blackwell has been
called to serve the church here this
year. He Is a rising young minister
and Is we'll liked by ali.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05
Notes from COneross.

Coneross, Jan. 3.-Special: Miss
Viola Powell, Of Toccoa, Is visiting
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs, II.
w. Arve.
Misses Daisy Hesse and Pearl Hun
singer, Of Greenville, are spending
the holidays with home folks here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. DuBose and
children, Of Greer, are visiting rela-
tives here.
We extend heartiest congratula-
tion sand good wishes to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ennis e. Abbott, who were mar
ried here last week. We>are glad to
know that they will reside in our
community, and we wish for them
long and happy life.
Miss Eva Arve, Of Decatur, Ca,
spent few days last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Arve.
During the holidays the following
Of our young teachers were at home:
Misses Ora and Estha Arve, Of Flat
Shoals school; Miss Jessie Barker,
SsAoAb Iioo ASIlId AuUOLLy VI 1854
queena school, and Miss Myrtle Dill
worth, of Connie Maxwell Orphan
age, Greenwood.
Miss Ada Keith spent several days
last week visiting relatives in WAL
halla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Butter, Annie
Butler and Frank Butler, Of Taylors.
visited relatives here last week.
Miss Lena Abbott is suffering from
an attack of pneumonia, but is i'm
proving. Miss Kathleen Dodd, of
Westminster, will take her place in
the school room until Miss Abbatt
can resume her duties there.
All the members of the Coneross
Baptist church are requested to meet
the pastor, Rev. ]. G. Martin. at the
church on next Thursday evening at
o'clock
Mrs. r. A. P. Dean, of Avalon, Ca,
visited relatives here recently.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05
SPEAKS PRAISES
YEAR AFTERWARDS
anderson Woman Says Sho Suffered
Twenty-Five Years.
NOTED GREAT CHANGE.
"fanlac Is Duo II Strong Recomnlen.
dation," She Gratefully
Declares.

More than year after she had ta-
ken Tanlac Mrs. Martha Beasley, Of
49 Marshall street, Anderson, S. c.,
told of the Tasting benefits" Tanlac
gave her in the following statement:
II had suffered from very bad
from Of indigestion for twenty-hye
years or more said Mrs. Beasley. "I
hurt so badly frequently that it
seemed something like a knife was
sticking between my shoulders. Then,
too, had awful choking spells and
terrible headaches. I had had these
spells l did not feol right for time
after the Tanlac broke them up. Gas
formed in great quantities on my
stomach, my liver was sluggish, and
| was very nervous.
ut was more than a year ago
when I started taking Tanlac, and
the benefit 1T gave me was lasting.
The remedy stopped the choking
spells and ended those awful head
aches. I am not troubled with indl-
gestion now, and really feel fine. My
appreciation of the value Of Tanlac
increases as time passes, for time Is
showing me that the good results
Tanlac gave me are lasting.
"Tanlac is due a strong recon-
mendation, and am glad to give 1t,
for the remedy improved my condi-
tion so much In every way. I think
1T has no equal as a. stomach medi-
cine and tonic"
1anlac, the master medicine, is
sold exclusively by Bells Drug Store,
Walhalla; J. G. Cain, Oakway; Sa-
lem Drug Co., Salem; Seneca Phar-
macy, Seneca; Stonecypher Drug
Co., Westminster; Hughs & Dendy,
and.-adv.-1-2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-01-05
Camden Loses School Building.

Camden, S. c., Jan. 1-Fire OF un-
known origin tonight about $50
O'Clock completely destroyed theCam-
den high school building, entailing
heavy loss. The building was for
merly the Reynolds Home, situated
in a large oak grove. and was one of
the landmarks Of Camden, being al
most one hundred years old. The pro-
perty was recently purchased for
$4,000, and large improvements had
been made on 1t. Insurance Of only
$1,000 was carried on the building.