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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
3
Pickens residents hear about land to be planted and paving on Main street. Local figures like Major G W Bowen and J F Keown figure in appointments and legal notices. Measles drive changes W C T U meeting with program aimed at mothers and sons.
The State Executive Committee met in Columbia and set dates for county and state Democratic conventions. County meet May 6, township and local clubs April 27, with the state gathering May 15 in Columbia. Clubs to call meetings, elect delegates, and urge full participation as every local officer is up for election.
The body of R. E. Goodwin arrived in Pickens after being killed in Miami on Tuesday the 9th. Mrs. Goodwin and relatives accompanied the remains. Funeral services were held at H. A. Richey’s home with Rev. G. F. Kirby officiating. The accident occurred when a repair shop machine slipped on a gangway, crushing Goodwin and breaking his neck. his companion suffered hip and thigh injuries.
Notice calls voters in each school district except Easley to nominate three trustees for two years at May 11 1912 polls open 1 to 5 at school houses district 81 city hall selector manages election returns due to County Board of Education within five days. Train schedule and subscription reminder near end.
The State Teachers' association meets April 25 26 27 in Charleston for its 40th annual session the first in the city. Prominent speakers include Pref W W Finley Prof Charles W Kent Dr Howard Lee Jones Lewis W Parker O B Martin Dr Chas W Stiles and other South Carolina officials plus affiliated groups. The program offers tours to Magnolia Gardens and more with a two day holiday with pay for attending teachers.
Notice to all Democratic clubs in Pickens county to meet Saturday April 27 at 3 p m to reorganize elect officers and executive committees and delegates to the county convention to be held at the court house Monday May 6 1912 at 10 a m delegates elected at one per twenty five enrolled members. I M Mauldin Co Chm.
Pickens County is praised as a thriving region showing rapid growth over the past decade. The essay argues that living value depends on people and water, not just soil, with historical notes on county formation in 1868 and a sense of ongoing improvement.
The ocean liner Titanic struck an iceberg last Sunday night near Newfoundland, sank three hours later two miles beneath the sea. Of 2,100 aboard, 868 were saved, with 1,232 believed lost. The ship was en route from Liverpool to New York on its first voyage, the largest afloat costing 10.6 million dollars with jewels valued at 10 million aboard.
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