Six Mile Commencement Exercises
Six Mile Baptist Academy holds commencement events April 19 to 21 with essay and declamation contests on Saturday morning, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. entertainments, 8 p.m. debates, a 10 a.m. baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. F. Vines, a Monday 10:30 a.m. literary address by Superintendent A. E. Brown, and a piano and song recital Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile Baptist Academy
Uay
J. F. Vines
D. D
A. E. Brown
Cedar Rock Neighbors Attend Singings and Visits
Cedar Rock residents report social visits and church activities. McD. Farmer from Tabor went to Greenville on business while Osborne Williams visited relatives near Dacusville. Elmer Hendrix Grayson Miller and others attended an all day singing at Rice's Creek and Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Tabor
Greenville
Elmer Hendrix
Grayson Miller
Rice’s Creek
Pea Ridge Notes On Rainy Season And Local Happenings
Weather delays planting as rainfall continues and residents stay busy. Friends and relatives of Ernest Breazeale note slow recovery while Mr. Jesse Durham and wife visit R. D. Durham. Local visits include Miss Mary Hunnicutt and Garvin at Concord and Essie Durham with brothers at the Misses McColl. A new baby boy arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Patterson. The column comments on Papa's Cook and a temperance piece in The Sentinel.
Moonshiners Arrested Near Pickens Line In Greenville County
Revenue officers seized a complete distillery and four more stills in the region. Deputies E A Aiken and party captured three men J E Masters Willie Masters and Ely Cassell near Slicken Gap Greenville County half a mile from the Pickens line. They were taken to Pickens and held for U S District Court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Aiken
Slicken Gap
Greenville County
Pickens
J. E. Masters
Willie Masters
Ely Cassell
United States District Court
Aiken
Oconee County
Wickens
Greenville Piedmont
Tabor School Closes After Successful Session
The Tabor school closed last Friday after a session taught by Prof. Fulton Childress. Recitation prizes went to Samuel Shirley and Leona Neal, first and second. J. D. Rampey won the best attendance prize and the head marks prize.
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Tabor
Fulton Childress
Samuel Shirley
Leona Neal
J. D. Rampey
Death at Dacusville and local notes
J E Hughes aged 21 died at home near Dacusville on April 3 from heart dropsy and was buried at Peter's Creek church with Rev J E Foster officiating. His brother L F Hughes aged 27 died February 23 1912 and was also preached by Foster. J Alonzo Smith son of Z H Smith near Dacusville is very sick with consumption aged about 20. W N Jones sold half interest in his Dacusville store to J M Hunt forming Jones and Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hughes
Dacusville
Peter’s Creek Church
J. E. Foster
L. F. Hughes
J. Alonzo Smith
Z. H. Smith
W. N. Jones
J. M. Hunt
Jones & Hunt
Postage rate debate and local notes from Pickens
A bill to establish 1 cent letter postage is introduced by Congressman Wyatt Aiken. The Sentinel includes local items from Pickens such as visits by Mrs. Cauley and family, impressions about a printing career, and notes on Griffin area residents and a 14 pound turnip. The Pickens city finances show over 3400,000 spent on paving and a remaining balance in the treasury.
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the Sentinel
Pickens
Notice to Teachers Spring Examination Held May 2 1913
Notice from the State Board of Education that the regular spring teacher's examination will be held in the courthouse on Friday May 2 1913. Examinations begin promptly at 9 o'clock and all applicants must bring their own stationery.
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Court House
State Board of Education
Smith Robinson Wedding in Liberty
Miss Anna Pearl Smith and Colt M. Robinson of Lowell N C were married in Liberty last Wednesday by Rev J Bailey. The bride, a popular local young lady, received many costly and beautiful presents reflecting the couple’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Anna Pearl Smith
Colt M. Robinson
Lowell, N.C
J. ©. Bailey
Proclamation by Pickens Mayor on City Cleanup Day
Mayor G R Hendricks of Pickens South Carolina proclaims Tuesday April 22 1913 a day for all citizens to cooperate in cleaning rubbish trash and decaying matter from premises vacant lots streets and public places. He emphasizes enforcing ordinances on sanitation and directs police to ensure compliance urging public cooperation for lasting sanitary improvements.
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I. G. R. Hendricks
City of
Pickens
S. C
G. R. Hendricks
City Pickens
Clean up efforts urged by Pickens U D C
The Pickens chapter of the U D C formed committees at its last meeting to plan civic improvements and beautification for the village. April 10 was set as statewide clean up day, with Town Council urged to cooperate and schedule a local cleanup to improve health and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Pickens
U.D.C
South Carolina
Board of Health
Hendricks-Self Nuptials Marry at Judge Newbery Office
Miss Lucia Hendricks wed Mr. Robert Self of near Pickens in a ceremony performed by Judge J. B. Newbery at his office on April 9 1913. The couple plans residence in the area and invites friends to share in the celebration.
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J. B. Newbery
Lucia Hendricks
Robert Self
Near
Pickens
Financial Report of Pickens City 1912 1913
The city financial report lists expenditures including mayor and clerk salaries, police, aldermen, street work and lights, board of health, interest, and various incidentals totaling 3 067.82 with cash on hand 5.53. Collections show licenses, street taxes and cemetery income totaling 8 072.35. Debts due to the city include license and tax, convict funds, fines, and contracts, while city obligations cover electric lights, open accounts, and bond interest totaling 194.72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Woestoeres
Ewes
csssenere-ceSweene
Pickens
Ladies Meeting for Cleaner Town in Pickens
Notice calls all ladies to join committees at Pickens school auditorium Saturday afternoon the 19th at 5 00 o clock. Full attendance requested from all ladies of Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Pickens
Notice-Clean up Day committees named by Pickens Daughters
The Daughters of the Confederacy announce civic improvement work and request women to serve on committees. Listed are: with the mayor and city officials. with county supervisor and commissioners. with the school superintendent. with Main Street merchants. with vacant lot owners. and with the board of health, naming numerous participating ladies.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Ladies of
Pickens
Bruce Hagood
RR. Hendricks
Helen Boggs
C. E. Robinson
W. T. McFall
W. B. Freemn
B. F. Parsons
A. J Boggs
R. R. Roark
James Craig
K. L. Cureton
B. C. Robinson
J. W. Ballentine
T. L. Biens
W. T. Jeanes
Florence Bowen
J. L. Thornley
Vesta Ashmore
Elinor Knight
Main Street
T. R. Allen
B. T. McDaniel
E. H. Craig
C. M. Bowen
L. C. Thornley
W. E. Findley
Emma Finney
T. D. Harris
A. M. Morris
G. F. Kirby
Nellie Grandy
M. M
The Sentinel News Letter Gratitude for New Subscribers
The Sentinel thanks readers for kind words and rising subscriptions. The paper aims to grow in popularity and serve Pickens County readers with pleasure and clarity.
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The
Sentinel
Pickens County
Local society notes and town happenings in Pickens
Miss Margie Johnson of Hasley visits Miss Grace Prince. J H Hughes and E W Looper of Dacusville visit Pickens on business. Helen Boggs and Julius Boggs attend the Smith Robinson wedding in Liberty. Snow blanketed mountains above Pickens. L C Thornley visits his ill mother in Anderson. Olga Goodwin and children from Greenville visit relatives in Pickens. Local residents host and attend church, clubs, and social events. Tax delinquents numbered 475, bank statements published for public view. Tennis club forms. Baptists host court for play. Progressive games at Mrs G R Hendricks class. Young people attend Rice's Creek singing. area leaders named. Citizens urge courthouse square cleanup and county action.
Easley businessman J Oliver Pickens dies at home
J Oliver Pickens once a prominent Easley merchant died Sunday night at his sister’s Brushy Creek home in Anderson County. He was unmarried, survived by siblings, and was active in the Methodist church Knights of Pythias and Masons. Funeral with Masonic honors held at Pickens Chapel Monday.
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J. Oliver Pickens
Easley
J. M. Cely
Brushy Creek Township
Anderson
Col
W. S. Pickens
Pickens
Pickens Chapel
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Order
D. W. Hiott
Stan Glazener
Asheville
Airthur Glazener
Snowbound Causing Delays in April Farm Work
The entry notes snow on Caesar's Head mountain on April 15, delaying farm work. Several local people are mentioned: Mrs. A B Cantrell ill with lagrippe, A A Jones visiting Cantrell, De Lynch leaving for Dillon Montana, Beulah McJunkin visiting her mother, Hovey Singleton visiting cousin Mrs R L McJunkin, and Miss Bessie Jones visiting Eva Cantrell. Winter Pink.
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Caesar’s Head Mountain
A. B. Cantrell
Lagrippe
A. A. Jones
de Lynch
Dillon
Montana
Beulah McJunkin
Hovey Singleton
R. L. McJunkin
Bessie Jones
Eva Cantrell
Rare Stock Dog Delivers One Liner Rich in Pedigree
A humorous exchange centers on a dog with a grand pedigree as one speaker jokes about the animal’s ancestry. The banter contrasts biblical lineage with the dog’s own distinctive bark.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Headache Relief
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as purifying blood and curing sick headaches, sour stomach, indigestion and biliousness. Claims rapid relief with each box guaranteed. Price 25c. Recommended by Pickens Drug.
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Dr. King
Pickens
Town Ordinance Requires Residents to Barrels for Trash
A 1907 town ordinance in Pick ens mandates all businesses provide proper receptacles for loose papers and rubbish. Trash is to be collected by wagon on the first and third Mondays each month, with barrels moved to accessible locations and returned after pickup. The measure aims for a clean, healthy town and includes a special cleanup ahead of a Tuesday event.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Post Office Department
Pickens
Wefnés
Alta
Markley dam removal alters Greenville river scene
Greenville residents note a major change after the Markley dam on Reedy River is removed. Water level drops several feet, the River Street ford looks different, and the stagnant pool has drained, marking the loss of a long standing local landmark once built by Vardry McBee around 1855.
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Greenville
Markley
Reedy River
River Street
Vardry McBee
Buckien's Arnica Salve touted for burns and sores
The advertisement claims Buckien's Arnica Salve cures burns bruises boils sores and skin diseases with the example of L of Iredell Texas healing a leg sore in four days. It recommends household use and is endorsed by Pickens Drag Co.
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Buckien
Arnica
Iredell
Tex
Bae
Pickens Drag Co
Dan Blair Offers Local Cleaning and Blasting Services
An unsigned notice from Dan Blair in Pickens advertises cleaning and blasting work. He claims to have dynamite expertise and a guarantee of satisfaction, inviting readers to drop a card or visit. The message appears in The Sentinel.
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Pickens
Dan Blair
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Cedar Rock
Osborne Williams
Julius B. Dacus
Bettie F. Robinson
Kate
Princeton
John W. Stewart
el. Smith
Zion
Lou Cisson
Miss Lula
Joel H. Miller
Edward N. Robins
W. C. Seaborn
Mesdames
Robert Hendrix
Tom Turner
L. F. Smith
Pea Ridge
Ernest Breazeale
Mr. Jesse Durham
R. D. Durham
Mary Hunnicutt
Brother Garvin
Concord
Essie Durham
McColl
J. A. Hunnicutt
G. Childress
Mrs. Henry Patterson
Papa
Jack Frost
Ed. Jones
D. Lynch
E. N. McJunkin
Sunniece
Emory Jones
Messrs
Sler
Elbert McJunkin
Mr. Lynch
Pbeeas
Revenue
Wyatt Aiken
M. J. Cauley
Nora
J. D. Barron
I. D
Mrs. Cauley
R. H. Hayes
W. T. Day
Griffin Section
Smith-Robinson
Hendricks-Self
Financial Report
Prg
Poba Loresteers
Ts Agst City
G. ES
W. F. Mauldin, Ricks
Margie Johnson
Hasley
Grace Prince
J. H. Hughes
E. W. Looper
Dacusvill
Julius Boggs
Smith - Robinson
Evelyn Thornley
Thornley
Olga Goodwin
H. A. Richey
T. F. Taylor
Liberty Route 2
Frank Taylor
Central
No. 35
Mr. Vaughn
Liberty Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Mosquito Club
Baptist Church
Emily Bright
Mattie Findley
Margaret Booker
Maria Boggs
Lorena Taylor
Ernest Christopher
Whitsitt Hiatt
Bob Anthony
Hagood Bruce
Weldon Christopher
Dwight Attaway
T. H. Stewart
R. M. Bolding
R. L. Boggs
P. C. Cartee
Samuel Gentry
J. C. Garrett
Court House Square
Easley Dots
R. W. Hiott
Macon
Finley Cox
Atlanta
E. F. Wyatt
Ergatakin Club
J.M. Myers
Lucile Humphries
C. N. Wyatt
Sam Mauldin
Frank Davis
Charley Garrett
College Street
Rosco Lesley
East Main Street
W. O. W. Camp
Joe Stephens
Route 5
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