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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1915

Page

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Eye for an eye policy threats widen war tensions

News in brief covers British retaliation warnings to Germany, U S protest seeks restraint, Turkish denials on Russia peace talks, and naval losses from German submarines. Reports cite British and French views on Dardanelles delays, Russian passes, and Wilson Taft corner stone ceremony.

Edward Grey Walter Page United States Germany Berlin Edward Soissons North Sea Hull England Holland Russia Constantinople War Office Suez Soudan Egypt Uramiah Persia Austria Hungary Dukla Pass Carpathians George Lord Stamfordham France London Yser Petrograd Dardanelles Straits

Prinz Eitel Friedrich ready to sail from Newport News

Across the nation reports include the Prinz Eitel Friedrich set to depart Newport News after repairs. Prohibition advocates Chafin and St. John urge a special session to bar liquor production in the US. Governor Goethals notes February Panama Canal traffic at 92 ships. West Virginia enacts a moratorium amid treasury shortfalls from legislative adjournment. Anarchist Ivank Arbano calls the St Patrick’s Cathedral bombing a frame-up. Vice President Marshall in Los Angeles earned $1 as a film extra. Davis resigns as state Democratic treasurer to head the Federal Board of Trade. General Funston takes charge of Rio Grande artillery protection. Wheat cargo of 404,700 bushels sails from New Orleans aboard the Harperly. Vermont bill to limit Bible verses in schools fails. San Antonio to host army aeroplane demonstrations. J P Morgan era treasures to be sold. Tennessee bans locker clubs. Porto Rico cane workers strike for higher wages. Governor Henderson releases tubercular convicts from Alabama’s state penitentiary.

Prinz Eitel Friedrich William LP Newport News Eugene W. Chafin John P. St. John Kansas Wilson Congress United States Panama Canal Goethals West Virginia Ivank Arbano St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York Hoe Marshall Los Angeles Joseph ‘Eh. Davis Wisconsin National Democratic Committee Federal Board of Trade General Funston Rio Grande America New Orleans Harperly Vermont Montpelier San Antonio War Department J. Pierpont Morgan Hig Gen Tennessee Porto Rico Dosbehafon Henderson Alabama Satoler

International tensions loom over Dresden sinking and Mexican turmoil

Reports say England will pay reparations to Chile over the Dresden sinking near the Chilean coast. Huerta seeks a new revolution from Spain, while Zapata troops kill in Mexico. indemnity paid to Ruth McManus sparks gratitude to Secretary Bryan and Brazilian envoy Cardoso.

England Chile Dresden Valparaiso Berlin Benedict Vatican Papal States Victor Emmanuel I Garibaldi Leo XII Victoriano Huerta Mexico Madero Wilson Barcelona Spain South America Caracas Vera Cruz Zapata John J. McManus United States Washington Jang Josef Austria Trieste Trento Karlsbad Villa-Zapata Ruth McManus John B. McManus Bryan State Department Arso Cardoso

Wagon accident injures W. M. Martin’s son

Paul Martin, son of Mr and Mrs W M Martin, was seriously hurt last Thursday when a loaded wagon rolled and its rear wheel passed over his stomach. The boy lost consciousness but recovered with help from his father and Dr Kirksey and is now doing well.

Paul

Easley Oratorical Contest Honors Seven Schools

Louis Perry of Masley School won first place in the fifth annual Pickens county oratorical contest held at Masley. Sam Aiken of Dacusville took second, Henry Rowland of Central third. The event featured seven schools and continued with a postponed track meet set for next Saturday April 10 at 10 oclock at Easley mill ball park.

Pickens County Masley Louis Perry W. M. Hagood Sam Aiken Dacusville School Henry Rowland Central W. W. Benson Easley School

Pickens County urged to send delegation to State Sunday School

W A Matuens county president asks Pickens to send a full delegation to the State Sunday School association. Credentials will be issued promptly, entertainment is free for credential holders, and pastors, teachers, or secretaries may represent. Newberry prep and state HQs are coordinating the effort. rail fares are reduced.

Pickens State Sunday School Association W. A. Matuens P.S. Newberry Pickens County A.M

Norma Griffin Weds Dr. William A Woodruff in Pickens

Miss Norma Griffin and Dr. William A. Woodruff were married at the bride's parents home in Pickens on March 31. Rev. E V Babb officiated. The ceremony featured Mrs G F Norris singing and a Mendelssohn march. The couple will reside at Cateechee after April 20 and later travel to Washington and New York before settling back home.

W. T. Griffin Pickens Norma Griffin William A. Woodruff E. V. Babb Easley G. F. Norris Mattie Griffin Frances Bruce Mendelssohn Washington New York Cateechee Woodruff William Woodruff William Anderson Blacksburg Thomas Norris Central

Mauldin and nearby schools report progress and meetings

The Mauldin school thrives under Alma Garrett and Truda Jones. Peters district approved an eight mill special levy by 18 to 5. Crosswell and Dayton districts seek consolidation for a modern graded school near Lathem. Hagood patrons set an April 17 meeting at 1 pm to discuss improvements. Flat Rock closes soon with notes on a successful session led by Maggie Boggs and Bernice Allgood. the building is being painted.

Mauldin Alma Garrett Truda Jones Peters Crosswell Dayton Lathem Hagood Flat Rock Maggie Boggs Bernice Allgood

Easley Briefs Reflect Local Guests and Car Accident

Easley column notes Hattie and Edna Earle visiting P P McDaniel family and other locals visiting kin. Fendley of Cross Roads sold 338 bales of cotton to Alice mills at 9 cents a pound. Bruce Fennell injuries from a Greenville to Easley service car crash, others rescued. Piedmont district convention of United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted by Easley chapter with delegates from the region.

Hattie Edna Earle Pickens P. P. McDaniel Frank Ballentine Greenville J. A. Fendley Cross Roads Joe B. Fendley Alice Mills O.T. Hinton Iva Ethel Wyatt Columbia College Lorena Humphries Camden Jennie Robinson Converse College J. A. Robinson Ruth King Hartwell Easley Bruce Fennell Harmon Williams W. F. Flowers Luther Brown Fennell Dr.lowers William Easley United Daughters of Confederacy

News Notes from Coleney and Nearby Quick Dips

Coleney reports relatives visiting from Greenville and frequent local trips by Mrs. Crenshaw and residents like A C Southerland. Misses Hendrix Edens and Mauldin accompany pupils to Ambler school closing. J Bowen Martin attends farm duties while Keith adds a telephone. Snowfall marks season’s heaviest, magistrate Keith and constable Burruss discuss whiskey laws with Governor Manning. James Heaton dies after long illness. funeral at Ooleney Baptist church.

Joseph Rigdon Greenville Thomas J. Keith C. W. Smith Newry J.m.crenshaw A. C. Southerland Pickens Cleo Hendrix Jessie Beatrice Edens Pearl Southerland Elizabeth Mauldin I. Vernon Jones Ambler Mary Roper Grover Keith J. Bowen Martin North Street Inn J. BR. Keith F. Keith Sampson Burress Manning James Heaton Heaton Ooleney Baptist Church

Fant Meeting at Cross Roads and Pickens Court House

Engineer D J Fant speaks at Cross Roads church on the third Sunday in April the 18th at 11 a m. He then appears at Pickens court house at 4 p m and at the Methodist church at 8 p m same day Prof R M Bolding will sing at Cross Roads and the court house Everyone invited Pray for the meetings D W Hiowr

D. J. Fant Cross Roads Church Pickens Court House Methodist Church R. M. Bolding Fant Cross Roads Court House D. W. Hiowr

Valley Farm Play by Oolenoy School Aims for Benefit

The eighth and ninth graders of Oolenoy graded school present a play Valley Farm on Friday evening April 9. A small admission fee will be charged for the benefit of the school.

Oolenoy Graded School Valley Farm

Willard Becomes World Heavyweight Champion After Johnson Knockout

White fighter Jess Willard of Kansas defeats Jack Johnson in Havana Cuba after 26 rounds to claim the world heavyweight title. Willard, 28, weighs 247 pounds and rises as champion.

Jess Willard Kansas Jack Johnson Havanna Cuba Willard

Closing of Ambler School Mar 26

The Ambler school held closing exercises on March 26 with a large crowd applauding pupils and receiving many congratulations. Music by Miss Susan Connelly and Messrs James and Eugene Connelly was splendid. Prof. R. T. Hallam spoke on education. The school was taught by Miss Mattie Bowen, principal, and Prof. Oscar Baker, assistant.

Ambler School Susan Connelly Messrs James Eugene Connelly R. T. Hallam Mattie Bowen Oscar Baker

Pickens Man Kelly Died After Family Shooting

Joseph B. Kelly, shot by his son Paul Kelley on March 22, died Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported in last week's Sentinel. Kelley surrendered to the sheriff in Pickens Trimday and is free on $1400 bond.

Joseph B. Kelly Sentinel Paul Kelley Pickens

Hendricks Re Elected Mayor Of Pickens

G R Hendricks was reelected mayor of Pickens over two opponents. Aldermen elected: Wayne Mauldin R L Hames J N Hallum A C Grayley Dr J Valley M C Smith. Mayor results: Hendricks 71, Craig 52, Latson 24. Aldermen tallies: Hallum 96, Matheney 68, Attaway 49, Robinson 61, Parsons 56, Newton 55, C Robinson 67, Smith 68, Hames 98, Mauldin 101, Grayley 86, Valley 83.

Pickens G. R. Hendricks Wayne Mauldin R.L. Hames J.N. Hallum A.C. Grayley M.c.smith G. St.Hendricks B. Craig B. B. Latsoon Wor J. N. Hallum W.L. Matheney A. D. Attaway L. I. Robinson B.F. Parsons W.c.newton B. G C. Robinson M. O. Smith W. Mauldin A. C. Grayley J.T. Valley

Card of Thanks from G R Hendricks for Pickens mayor vote

G R Hendricks sends thanks to Pickens voters for the mayoral support. He pledges to enforce town laws on gambling theft whiskey sales and drink and to uphold measures for the town upbuilding and community welfare.

Pickens G. R. Hendricks

Central cafe owner Skyed in shooting near Central

Kelly 19 son of S R Kelly was shot by Raymond Taylor at Central last Wednesday night. The bullet lodged in the left hip joint after entering the abdomen. Kelly is in Anderson hospital and not believed to be fatally wounded. Taylor, son of J T Taylor, was jailed in Pickens, later released on $1000 bond.

Clement Kelly Raymond Laylor Central Cafe Central Kelly Anderson Hospital Taylor R. Kelly Raymond Taylor John T. Taylor Pickens

Cateechee News Notes Married at James Rogers residence

News notes report the marriage of Mr. James Rogers to Miss Roda Kay of Liberty South Carolina on the fourth. J Alonzo Brown officiated as notary public and the couple left for a bridal trip to Kings Mountain and other spots in North Carolina.

James Rogers Roda Kay Liberty S. C J. Alonzo Brown N. P Kings Mountain N.C D. M. Newton

Local Notes From The County Farm Scene

Farmers await Kine Winter to pass before planting as B D Lathem shifts to gardening and plans to farm an acre in sweet potatoes. Mrs Edward Capps shows improvement amid illness while I B Ponder recovers after a W O W trip. Local families visit, Lathem and Smith households host friends, and church activities wind down with pastor Hiatt delivering strong sermons.

B. D. Lathem Edward Capps I. B. Ponder Charleston George W. Lathem Freeman’s Store John E. Smith Greenville Mt. Carmel N. K. Smith William Brockman J.K. Lathem

Edgefield Chronicle Chief Named Colonel on Governor Manning's Staff

Wigfall Cheatham of the Edgefield Chronicle is appointed a colonel on Governor Manning's staff. TheGaffney Ledger notes he will wear gold lace and brass buttons, but warns of the consequences when he tries to straddle a horse.

Wigfall Cheatham The Edgefield Chronicle Manning Wigfall Gaffney Ledger

Mountain View church sings draw large turnout

The all day singing at Mountain View church on Monday drew a large crowd with many good and prominent singers present and the singing judged excellent. Prof. J M Hancock will retire as president of Wesleyan College Central at session end and be replaced by Prof. Bedford.

Mountain View J. M. Hancock Wesleyan College Central South Georgia Beddford J. T. Richey Pickens Bank T. F.taylor Liberty Route 2 The Sentinel J. D. Holder Pickens G. W. Bowen N. P County Board of Registration Court House Merek and Lindsey Christopher Saluda River Johnston Florida Knoxville Tenn Europe New York Inez Morris Chicora College Greenville Ellen Lewis Mildred Cox A. Morris L. Houston Craig Post C. Travelers Protective Association Craig Pickens County Keowee Olin Craig Pickenson Messrs J. P. Carey, Jr Jno Jesse Ward R. BE. Yongue O. P. Field Wield

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