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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
1
The many friends of W Clarence Mann announce his candidacy for the House of Representatives, subject to Democratic primary rules.
O S Stewart is announced as a candidate for Clerk of Court in Pickens County under Democratic party rules for the 1916 primary. J L Bout also declares candidacy for the same office in Pickens County under Democratic guidelines.
Alabama residents raise money to honor Fred A. Griffin the first American soldier killed in the defense of his country during the Columbus raid in New Mexico. Pickens county natives and relatives back the effort urging widespread but small contributions via The Pickens Sentinel or E R Griffin Pickens for accounting and remittance to the monument committee.
On Wednesday evening Home Demonstrator Miss Elizabeth Mauldin hosted a Tomato Club gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs A Sutherland. Besides club members, several young men from Pickens and nearby joined. Miss Mauldin earns praise for fostering a harmonious community spirit. Miss Mae Jones returns from Enon school term, re elected for a fourth term. Mr and Mrs S F Keith and children Vernon Jones and Prue Hendrix of Greenville visited relatives. Mrs H Z Jones spent a week with her parents in Greenville. Miss Viola Hendricks visits sister Mrs Jesse Morris in Pickens.
Rev W M Walker filled his regular appointment at Rice's Creek on Sunday. Preaching days moved from the first Saturday and Sunday to the fourth. Local residents and visitors, including Messrs Murphy Duckworth Gantt and others, attended services and family visits were noted in Greenville and Oconee area. Keep an eye on the announce column for details.
G W Lesley a Griffin prominent citizen died at his home March 21 after about a week of illness. A Civil War veteran he served three and a half years and lost a foot. He was a church deacon and buried in Griffin the next day after funeral services led by Rev. Fulton Childress. He was twice married, leaving nine children and a widow Nancy Henderson. On March 31 his grandson Henry B. Lesley died at age 15 after nine weeks of lung abscess treatment. he expressed faith in Jesus before death. Burial was at Griffin churchyard on April 1 with services by Rev. I Childress. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
The Pickens County Singing Convention will meet at Second Church on Saturday and Sunday April 15 and 16. James D Vaughn’s quartet is expected. the event aims for a large turnout of singers and music lovers. Delegates and contributions from churches and Sunday schools are invited. Dinner on the ground both days. K P McCravey presiding, J Luther Bagwell secretary.
The Twelve Mile River association plans a two day union meeting with Six Mile Baptist church on April 29 and 30. Activities include morning devotional services, sermons by Rev. R. A. Hudson and Dr. C. C. Brown, and topics on church missions and scripture.
The Six Mile community notes the death of Mrs Floyd Bell wife of Floyd Bell formerly Alice Holliday. she died March 28 after a lingering illness leaving husband and children. Other items include visits by Misses Elsie and Ola Morgan to relatives near Pleasant Hill and E M Bolding recovering from a shoulder dislocation. Reverend Willis filled his appointment Sunday afternoon.
The district interdenominational Sunday school convention for Dachieville Easley and Liberty townships met at Mt. Carmel Church last Saturday April 1 with 400 in attendance. Rev J C Bailey Liberty gave devotional exercises and welcome, Ref EB Me Cravey Easley, C Robinson Pickens, Rev W N Millikin Hasley spoke, and a quartet from Vaughn's music house provided a 8 o'clock concert.
A Dalton Georgia letter from March 16 1916 describes local change in Pickens county and praise for South Carolina. The writer discusses teaching six schools since November reports 18 day terms and plans to teach next summer with 35 calls. He notes roads wheat crops and peach orchards damaged and recalls a Kentucky trip and a Daniel Boone carved tree from 1781.
Ambter School will close next Friday night April 7 with a program at 7 30 featuring Mt. Tabor string band Messrs Freeman and Connelly dialogues recitations drills and concert pieces. A small admission will benefit the school and promises hearty laughs for attendees.
Rev J T Mann appointments listed for second Sunday at Concord Norris Six Mile Cateechee Cross Roads with times. Prof R M Bolding to sing on second and third Sundays. Everybody invited.
The list names students in multiple grades at Rolf Glassy Mountain School. First grade includes Elbert Leslie Guy Simmons Lloyd Leslie Irvin Hendricks and Bryan Anthony.
List of Cedar Rock graded school students earning honor roll status for March 16 1916. First Grade Nellie Davidson Lewis Hendrix Patarafay McCollum Estelle McCollum Lionel Roper Nora Steamy. Second Elaine Anthony. Third Ora Julian Ada Mc Collum William Phillips. Fourth Kiline Anthony Clif f Yord Bagwell Jewel McCollum Nettie Hayes Kate Norris Ben Singleton. Sixth Ella M Julian. Seventh Donie Bagwell Addie Julian Roy Jones. Eighth Lloyd Jones Ida Phillips. Misses Ella McClanahan Glan Norris Teachers.
Principal B. G. Men presents honor roll lists for Martin Graded School students. Eighth grade includes Dessie Few. seventh grade features Jessie Martin Floyd Durham Clyde Skelton Walter Hunter. sixth grade Reba Parrott Estella Martin. fifth grade Veda Lewis Lealie Chappell Cornelia Cox Elmer Hadazon Garland Powell Ethel Chappell. fourth grade Pauline Durham Major Aiken Dwight Kelley Dwight Few Essie Cooper Maxie Martin. third grade Ethel Ellinburg Ophee Alexander. second grade Bertha Ellinburg Lee Few Tommy Robertson. advanced first grade Lizzie Kelley Merzie Nealey. first grade Lowel Jones Eugene Powell Herbert Durham Grade Ragsdale.
The Praters Creek school closing last Friday drew children and patrons to the hilltop building near Mr. M. O. Looper’s home. Prof. R. M. Bolding led singing with Rev. E. M. Bolling. Prof. Claud Ellenberg and Miss Ida Baker taught the final session. Trustees J. M. Entrekin I. B. Murphey and D. W. Hill, with County Superintendent Prof. RP Hallum, received praise for the effort. A long dinner featured remarks by Uncle Nelson Bolding and Uncle John Gillespie. Water Praters school growth noted.
After the public school term closed, patrons at Praters Creek raised funds and kept assistant teacher Ida Baker to teach the children for an additional month.
The Liberty township Interdenominational singing convention will convene at Carmel Presbyterian Church three miles south of Liberty on the second Sunday in April the 9th. Everyone invited to bring song books and well filled baskets for a nice time. Samuel J. Rigging, Secretary and Treasurer.
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