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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
4
A collage of snippets covers weather and idioms, local quirks, political talk, subscription pushes, poetry contest notices, alcohol laws in Mississippi, and a nod to elections. It recalls public mood and community features with humor and homegrown commentary.
A fragment mentions about 25 000 illiterates in Boston and laments their inability to read or write. The text praises Boston as the Athens of Emos and references the current era, the twentieth century.
A reader recalls two funerals, a wealthy man whose wealth obscured his faith and an old slave who died penniless but rich in grace. The contrast prompts a reflection on true riches beyond material success.
A Progressive Farmer note praises elder farmers in the South who pursue learning and self education. It cites Thomas Edison as an example and highlights moonlight schools in Kentucky, literacy improvements among elderly farmers, and stories of an old lady learning to write after eleven children. The piece credits self-education for bridging generations and advancing farming practice.
Marion Fisk the Cartoonist-Lecturer will speak and display art at the Pickens school auditorium on Wednesday May 6. The event follows strong praise from Herbert editor and local press noting Fisk's wit and artistic chalkwork attracting a filled house.
A local suffrage meeting at Pohick on the Crick sees voters debate voting roles as men threaten to abstain and women propose taking over ballot duties. Hulda Higgins sparks a rapid resolution with men urged to keep voting, while Washington Star becomes the framing backdrop.
The community remains healthy with farmers busy planting after rain that slowed work last week. Qat crops look good in the county. Pleasant Hill subscription school under Miss Corrie Kennemore closed last Friday with an eye hunt enjoyed by the children. Mr. Miles Hooker returned Friday from Table Rock on business. Mr. and Mrs. J A Richey and family visited Mr and Mrs. Robert Barkly Sunday. Bud Kelley lost a cow last week. Norton Richey bought a new rubber-tire buggy. Andrew Arnold fell while cutting wood and injured his leg but hopes minor.
Walter R. Ramseur of Central won the best speaker medal in a sophomore exhibition at Wofford College on April 13. The event drew praise as one of the best in years and Ramseur, a Pickens County native, has prior recognition as a speaker.
Mrs. Nancy Cantrell wife of J J Cantrell died at home near Zion church after a several day illness on the 9th inst. She was about 70 and survived by her husband and five children S Earle Cantrell Riley Cantrell Mrs T B Owens Mrs Mary A Owens and Mrs Ebb Welborn all of this city and county. Funeral and interment were at Zion church on the 10th inst with Rev D D Jones officiating. She was a daughter of the late Jas Lesley and had belonged to Zion church over fifty years.
A promotional notice urges trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy, touting its worldwide reputation and remarkable cures. It claims the preparation is widely praised and available from all dealers.
Last Thursday Hazel Adams staged by teachers and pupils of Liberty school at Pickens school auditorium drew a small crowd due to short notice. Critics praised the acting as better than average amateur work and commended every cast member for their effort.
Sufferer Lee L. Chapman of Mapleton Iowa claims relief from two years of rheumatism after using Chamberlains Liniment for two months He says the pain kept him from sleep and daily life and that he has not suffered since The advertisement notes the liniment is for sale by all dealers.
Macon Georgia mother J L Fickling praises Vinol as the best remedy to turn a weak anxious child robust and rosy. A testimonial notes improved sleep appetite and weight gain after Vinol, claiming quick build up from cod liver elements and tonic iron. Pickens Drug Co guarantees satisfaction or money back.
Notice to voters in each school district except Easley to nominate three trustees for two years at May 2 polls from 1 to 5. Primary rules apply. Flat Rock district votes April 25 with results due within five days to the County Board of Education. R T Hallem, Secy and Chairman.
The spring teachers examination will be held at Pickens Court House on Friday May 1 beginning at 9 o clock a m. All applicants must be over 18 years of age. By order of the State Board of Education. R T Hatten Co Supt Education.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant cough medicine for children that mothers favor and that is sold by all dealers.
By order of a judgment signed by Judge R C Watts dated September 20 1894 the Pickens County clerk’s office lists a foreclosure sale of Central town land in Pickens South Carolina to the highest bidder on sales day in May 1914 before the courthouse door. The property lies along Main street adjoining Hunter and Sons Mrs H D Rowland and Thomas Rowland. The purchaser must pay cash for papers and recording and comply within 30 minutes or the land is resold at the prior buyer’s risk. R R Roark Sheriff Pickens County.
A suffrage duty forms in Columbia with over a hundred members. Florence plans a $10,000 public library funded by Andrew Carnegie. A San Pedro battlefield survey marks the bloodiest clash. Mother Mary Jones, jailed strike leader, is released by Gov. Ammons. Sen Tillman backs Rep Johnson for Congress. The Workingmen's Political League of Columbia backs R J Overton for the lower house. Sophronia Lowe regains voice after a long illness. Weavers strike at Buffalo cotton mill leaves 800 unemployed due to pay cuts. Texas cotton area may rise 10 to 15 percent with a 6,000,000 bale statewide crop forecast.
Charleston will spend 40000 dollars to clean Isle of Palms to prepare a summer military encampment. Oil operations target rubbish and mosquitoes on the site. Cady, Boston American league catcher, declined a Federal league offer of 12500 dollars a year plus 5000 bonus to join Pittsburgh, having already signed a Boston contract.
T. D. Cain of Oakway near Westminster returned from Atlanta where he attended a Tabernacle Baptist Church gathering led by Mrs. Batter of the Pentecostal Union. After eight months of blindness his sight was completely restored and he reports feeling as well as before.
A common house fly drifted into a moving picture show in Pittsburgh. Magnified hundreds of times, the insect appeared monstrous with legs like tree limbs and eyes the size of saucers. Women and children screamed until someone announced it was only a flying machine, restoring calm.
Fares of 4.70 to Atlanta 12.70 to Nashville 8.45 to Jacksonville are promoted for events in May. Tickets go on sale May 7 12 and May 3 7 with various return limits and extensions possible by deposit and small fee. Special trains depart Greenville May 11 and Easley May 5 with Jacksonville arrival the same day. Contact W R Taber PTA Greenville S C for details.
The ad warns poor plumbing leads to fever and compares the digestive system to house plumbing. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for quick relief from digestion trouble and notes availability from all dealers.
The notice lists bus route times from Easley to Charlotte and from Atlanta to Charlotte with multiple departures throughout the day. It notes these figures are for information and not guaranteed and directs readers to contact Wit. TABER, P. and T. A. in Greenville and GEE. A GPAL in Columbia for complete details.
A readable fragment lists travel times across a day with early morning times 8:20 am and 7:40 am, noon and afternoon slots at 12:30 pm and 3:36 pm, plus ticket sales noted as on sale at 6.5. The fragment also mentions directions to 104 North Main Street and agent names like Allen Pass.
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