Confederate Veterans Reunion in Macon Georgia May 6 to 7 1912
The annual Confederate Veterans reunion will be held in Macon Georgia on May 6 and 7 1912. Railroads offer reduced rates and Macon hosts are arranging entertainment and accommodations. Veterans urged to attend and apply to Headquarters Confederate Veterans Reunion Macon Georgia for assignment. Captain W B Allgood of Camp Garvin Pickens S C supports wide attendance and notes proximity and low travel costs.
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Macon
Georgia
Confederate Veterans Reunion
Mac
W. B. Allgood
Camp Garvin
Pickens
S. C
Resolutions of Respect for Frank Cox
Resolutions note the death of Frank Cox on April 8, 1912. He is described as an earnest zealous Christian and a skilled Sunday school teacher whose teachings benefited others. The group extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and commends them to God.
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Frank Cox
Confederate Cross of Honor limit set for veterans
The United Daughters of the Confederacy announce no more Confederate Crosses will be conferred after June 3. Veterans are urged to apply immediately through Judge J. B. Newbery to receive the badge, a symbol to be handed down to their children, with June 3 the final conferment date.
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United Daughters of Thenfederacy
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
Death of an Old Soldier
William Collins, an old Confederate veteran aged eighty one, died suddenly at his son in law Darling Durham's home last Saturday night April 6. The body was buried Sunday at Morgan burying ground near Silters Creek Church.
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William Collins
Darling Durham
Morgan Burying Ground
Sgters Creek Church
South Carolina Soldier Laid to Rest Near Pickens
The obituary notes the death of a Civil War veteran from Capt. Pulliam's Company, 2nd South Carolina Rifles. He resided on Capt. W. B. Allgood's Pickens farm and is survived by his widow, a second wife, and three children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. E. Foster.
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Mr. Collins
W. B. Allgood
Pickens
Collins
Capt. Pulliam
2Nd
South Carolina Rifles
J. E. Foster
Road Tax Notice Before May First 1912
Pay your road tax before May 1 1912 to the Clerk of County Commissioners. After May 1 a penalty will attach and all who have not paid will be liable to pay a fine or imprisonment.
Tax Policy Sparks County Taxation Debate
Readers question rising taxes as the county maintains a 192 mill levy while property assessments grow. The article notes state and local levies, questions rural police and constable roles, and mentions a county equalization board meeting with no major changes, aside from higher automobile assessments.
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McCrary
Onstable
Mgistrate
County Equalization Board
Annual Report of Pickens Town Council 1912
City records show assets including cash on hand 12.89 and receivables such as county convict dues 150.00 and various taxes. Liabilities list mayor and aldermen salaries 348.32, police and street expenses, electric lights and interest on town bonds, with total expenditures and a remaining cash on hand 478.96 as of April 1 1912.
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Pickens
S. c
S. B. Craig
G. R. Hendricks
Board Health
Bond payments and 1910 11 interest figures reviewed
The report details bonds issued in 1900 carrying 7 percent interest due April 1 1908 still paying 7 percent to holders. Interest for 1910 11 was paid after April 1 1911 boosting that year’s interest total. License receipts for 1910 11 were also largely collected after April 1 1911, increasing that year’s license sum. Further details are available in the council books in charge of Clerk W F Mauldin.
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Council
Clerck W. F. Mauldin
Notice of Sale of Liberty Cotton Mills Chattels
Notice of sale of cotton in process and movable mill supplies of Liberty Cotton Mills in Liberty South Carolina. G B Waton as agent for Wellington Sears Co mortgagees will sell at public outcry on May 7 1912 at 2 pm in front of the mill office. Stock in process about sixteen thousand pounds with fuel and mill supplies valued around 1800 dollars. Cash terms. removal time up to ten days. Dated March 98 1912 Anderson DC
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Liberty Cotton Mills
Wellington, Sears & Company
Boston Mass
Tiberty Cotton Mills
Liberty
D. c
Pickens County
S. C
G. B Waton
Wellington
Sears & Co
Anderon
Notice of Liberty Cotton Mills Trustee Sale in Pickens
Trustees of Liberty Cotton Mills announce a public sale on May 7, 1912 at 2 p.m. in Liberty Pickens County SCarolina to satisfy principal and interest on bonds secured by a deed of trust. The sale includes all real and personal property of the mill complex except items under a separate Wellington Sears mortgage. A $5000 certified check from bidders is required with terms of sale outlined. inspection by appointment.
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Liberty Cotton Mills
Clerk of Court and Register of Mense
Pickens County
South Carolina
Liberty
Pickens
Towit
J P. Smith
M. O. Jennings
M. A. Boggs
Job F. Smith
J. F. Jennings
Cotton Malls
Liberty Cotton Omelles
Wellington
Sears and Company
Southern Railway
Farmers Loan & Trust Co. Anderson
8. C
Homes for sale near Six Mile in Pickens County
About 300 acres of land, partly within Six Mile town limits, near Six Mile Baptist Academy. Available in tracts or as a whole, with a 2 story dwelling, gas lights, outbuildings, a large barn, three tenant houses, an nearly new ginnery, and ample pastures. Inquiries to A. D. Mann, Pickens South Carolina R2.
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Six Mile
Pickens County
A. D. Mann
Pickens
Final Settlement and Discharge Notice
Notice of final settlement and discharge by Walter L. Boggs administrator for Samuel G. Boggs. Application to Judge J B Newberry in Pickens County South Carolina on April 11 1912 at 11am for leave to settle and obtain discharge of the estate.
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J. B. Newberry
Pickens County
South Carolina
Samuel G. Boggs
Walter L. Boggs
E. N
J. D. Robins
E. F. Robinson
Local ads list poultry, mules, and house for sale in Pickens
Multiple classified notices offer eggs and poultry from Pickens Poultry Farm, J Ashmore The Land Man and Craig Bros Co. cane seed, plus mules and horses for sale by Gaines Gassaway Co. C. E. Robinson advertises S. A. Hunt house on Hampton Ave. Majestic Range promotions by Heath Bruce Morrow Co. The smallest Bible offered by Y P Taylor in Galveston. Hat sales by T D Harris and others.
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8. A. Hunt House
Hampton Ave
C. E. Robinson
Marcus Long Announces Run for Congress in South Carolina
Marcus Long of Walhulla South Carolina declares his candidacy for Congress from the Third District in the Democratic primary, subject to voters in the district.
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Congress
South Carolina
Bowen announces candidacy for County Commissioner
The friends of Mr G Wash Bowen announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to voters action in the primary election.
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Friends
G. Wash Bowen
Grow Long Staple Cotton and Seed for Sale
Grow Long Staple Cotton. Columbia is the best of the up land varieties yielding well per acre. Sells for 4 to 8 cents more than common cotton. Seed for sale at 1.50 per bushel. Cleveland Big Boll 1.00. W. L. Boggs, Liberty, 5. C. 4t No. 1.
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Columbia
Cleveland
Gaines & Gassaway’s Mosse Co stock sale notice
We have just gotten in a car of Tennessee mules and horses. Our prices are right and we can save you money. See us before you buy. Will sell for cash on good papers. Come and look the stock over and see for yourself. Gaines & Gassaway's Mosse Co.
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Pickens County
Craig Bros Co
Gaines & Gassaway
Mdse, Co. Central
S. C
Gaines & Gassaway’s
Mosse Co. Central
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G. E. Robinson
Barick
W. F. Mauldin
Erty Cotton Mills, of Liberty, Pickens Co., S. C
J. R. Vandiver
Folger, Thornley
Boyden
Carhart
Hawes Hats
Iron King
New Home Sewing Machines
Chase City
Mitchell Wagons
Mitchell Automobiles
Homes For Sale
J Ashmore
B. Lewis
Heath, Bruce
Morrow Co
Heath
Bruce Morrow Co
Heath, Bruce, Morrow Co
Y.P. Taylor
Galveston
Texas
Rhode Island
Pickens Poultry Farm
E. H. Craig
T. D. Harris
Long, Walbulla
S.C
W. L. Boggs
Pickens Bank
Pickens, S. C
J. McD Bruce
I. M. Mauldin
Craig Bros.co
Sig
Essep
N. B
Atlanta
Charlotte
New Orleans
Birmingham
New York
Washington
Beyoneharlotte
W. R. Taber
Albany, Ga
Albany
Eugene B. Adams
Chamber of Commerce
Jno
L. Thornley
MO VT. Borriss & Soman Anderson, S. C
Folger, Thornley & Company
Mr. J. T. Long
Mr. Long
Ter
Grey Land
Mae
Anderson Phos
Phate & Oil Co
Pres
D. S. Vandiver
W.b.freeman
Agt
Pickens,s
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