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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1913

Page

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Six Mile Academy Holds Commencement Through April Weekend

Six Mile Academy wrapped up its third year with commencement events from Saturday April 19 to Monday. Prof. Rutledge led as principal aided by Miss Mayme Rutledge with Miss Berta Jones and Miss Bess Moulton guiding primary and music. Essay and declamation contests awarded medals to Bethel Mann and Wesley James, with debaters Clarence Mann and Ethel Mann winning honors. Dr. Vines preached the baccalaureate, A. E. Brown spoke on Christian culture, and a musical program closed the exercises led by Miss Moulton.

NHE Six Mile Academy Rutledge Mayme Rutledge Berta Jones Bess Moulton Bethel Mann Wesley James Clarence Mann Garcy Lee Ethel Mann Lula Smith Mattie Dillard Bessie Dalton Floride Prince Floyd Dillard Ollie Durham Irene Bolding Irene Smith Benediction

Honor Roll At Pickens Graded School Sevent Month

Honor roll list from Pickens Graded School for Seventh Month includes 8th grade Colie Seaborn. 7th grade Sallie Griffin and Emma Herd. 6th grade Ruth Cantrell Joe Frank Freeman Ella Lewis Florence Stewart. 4th grade Melanie Thornley Mary Robinson. 3rd grade Eula Stewart. 2nd grade Don Roark Louise Hutchings Katharine Hagood J W Ballentine Prin.

Colie Seaborn Sallie Griffin Emma Herd Ruth Cantrell Joe Frank Freeman Ella Lewis Florence Stewart Agnus Edens Melanie Thornley Mary Robinson Eula Stewart Don Roark Louise Hutchings Katharine Hagood J. W. Ballentine Prin

Sad death of Louis at age 23 and funeral details

Six Mile Dots reports the death of Louis aged 23 with funeral services led by E. M. Bold ing at the home and burial in Liberty grave yard. The note mentions cotton seed as farmers prepare for cold weather and lists local attendees at a college commencement including Miss Shell Miss Rankin Moneta Stewart Prof Peatros and Taylor H Stewart with a drive to Clemson College.

Louis E. M. Bolding Liberty Shell Academy Miss Rankin Moneta Stewart Pickens Prof Peatros

Easley Council Plans Main Street Sidewalk Paving

Col W A Neal of Atlanta visited Easley on business as the city prepares to pave Main Street sidewalks. The drive aims to pave all principal sidewalks, with other local social and church events noted including missionary talks, protracted meetings, and a high school graduation celebration. Local residents attend inter high school contests and a house party honoring the graduating class with decorations and contests. Election results list Mayor and aldermen chosen, and church conference notices call for Bethel meetings May 3 and 4 with full attendance urged.

Main Street J. £. Bolt Anderson E. V. Babb Fairview C- M. Dacus Greenville Dacus Marguerite Geer J. H. Cheatham Janet Bolt Easley High School W. W. Benson Floride Davis Ben Hagood Ruth King Mr. Benson Margaret Sellers Jennie Robinson Lucia Able Helen Thomas Emily Robinson Ruth Thaxton Margie Duckworth Mabel Henderson Margaret Jameson Eula Barton Tichie Thornton Ella Hiatt

Squire W C Bramlett Dies at 60 After Illness

Squire W C Bramlett died at his home near here last Friday the 18th after several months of illness. He lived in the area over twenty years, worked in merchandising, then farming, and served as magistrate until this year. Survived by widow, son Professor Andrew Bramlett of Clemson College, and daughter Mrs J M Looper of Dacusville. Funeral held Saturday at the cemetery, conducted by Rev Mills of Clemson College Presbyterian Church.

W.C. Bramlett Here Pickens Andrew Bramlett Clemson College J. M. Looper Dacusville Mr. Mills Presbyterian Church Griffin Baptist Church

Former Pickens Citizen T J Finley Dies at 64

T J Finley died at his Piedmont home last week and was buried at Shiloh church He was a Pickens county native who lived in Gap Hill before moving to Piedmont about 25 years ago He was 64 and survived by two wives Emma Smith and the first Mrs Arnold and ten children Jodie Sue Carol Albert Willis Mary Lizzie plus three brothers and two sisters with several nieces and nephews named in Pickens Easley and Liberty communities.

T. J. Finley Piedmont Shiloh Church Mr. Finley Pickens County Old Gap Hill Arnold Mary Lizzie Emma Smith Jodie Sue Carrol Albert Willis C. B Finley Pickens W. A. Finley Easley M. B. Finley Salem M. J. Robins L. E. Whitmire F. L. Finley John B. Craig Ernest Alexander F A J. A. Finley James Finley Liberty

Sunday School Progress At Porter's Chapel

Pickens Route 3 reports a newly organized Sunday school at Porter's Chapel led by superintendent W. S. Gravley and hopes for much good. Nally Gravley remains ill though improving. Mrs. Nally Gravley shows notable recovery. Rev. C R Anderson will preach next Sunday at 4 PM and invites all. Mr and Mrs Lem Gravley visited Nally Gravley last Tuesday.

Porter’s Chapel W. S. Gravley C. R. Anderson Lem Gravley Nally Gravley’s

Dacasville School to Close Friday Exercises and Sermon

Dacasville high school will close Friday April 25 with literary exercises at 8 pm in the school building. The following Sunday at 11 am a commencement sermon will be delivered by Rev. D. D. Jones. Rural School Inspector W K Tate and Supt R T Hallam will also speak. no admission fee. James F. Watson Supt of School.

Dacasville High School D. D. Jones W.K. Tate R. T. Hallam James F. Watson

Pleasant Grove News Notes and Local Tidbits

Local correspondent reports on Mrs. H D Anderson returning from Braddontown Florida for health, plan to visit again. cotton seed planting begins and fertilizer hauling continues. A yellow jacket nest near apple trees is discovered. Snow covers Blue Ridge tops last Tuesday with two inches in North Carolina. Rev J E Foster preached at Pleasant Grove Church. Miss Mary Roper visits. Tom Batson of Mayfield seen in town. A man near Cleveland South Carolina dies after drunken intoxication. A Farmer.

H. D. Anderson Braddontown Fla Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina

Cedar Rock area farm news and social visits

Farmers in Cedar Rock planted much cotton during favorable days last week. Local residents reported weekend visits among Honey Path, Tabor, Pickens and Easley communities. Cedar Rock school concluded a successful term taught by Elmer Hendrix. Reverend Watson of Dacusville high school will preach at Cedar Rock church on the fourth Sunday at 4 PM.

Cedar Rock Elmer Hendrix Mr. Watson Dacusville High School Cedar Rock Church

Inter-High Track Meet Highlights and Winners

The sixth annual Inter-High Track Association meet was held last Saturday in a Hillville venue. Westminster and Easley claimed top placements while Furman and Fountain Inn tied for third. The Central team included Kelley Falls Morgan and Shirley. Easley listed Roe Rogers Folger and Perry. An on-track sprain to Kelly affected a potential higher score as about 700 spectators observed the events and oratorical contests crown Waddy Du Valhalla for first place with Poag of Greenville and Philip Price of Fountain Inn placing as runners-up.

Yille Westminster Ne Kelly Furman Central County Scere Piting Fountain Inn Laurel Seneca Kelley, Falls, Morgan and Shirley Easley Roe Rogers Folger Perry Association Hastley Westminster Greenville Waddy du

Pickens County Singing Convention at Flat Rock May 3 4

The Pickens county singing convention will meet with Flat Rock Baptist church five miles below Liberty on Saturday and Sunday May 3 and 4. Every Sunday school in Pickens county is requested to send delegates. A great time is expected.

Pickens County Flat Rock Baptist Church Liberty

Health Update From Pea Ridge No 5

Health in the Pea Ridge area is poor with several residents listed as very sick including Mr W M Baynon Claud Perritt son of D A Perritt and Clarence Skelton. Farmers report good weather aiding the oat crop. Vernon Jones closed a flourishing school at Martin NC on Friday April 18 praising his work.

W. M. Baynon D. A. Perritt Claud Clarence Skelton Vernon Jones Martin N. C Prof. Jones

Trespass Notice From Mrs T N Davidson

Warning to all persons not to trespass on lands owned by Mrs T N Davidson forbidding any entry for any purpose.

T. N. Davidson

Birthday Honors for R W Stewart At Family Dinner

Relatives and friends of R W Stewart celebrated his 58th birthday last Tuesday the 15th with a bounteous dinner of rare quality. The afternoon featured social intercourse and singing as each child presented father and mother with gifts. The day will be long remembered by all who attended.

R. W. Stewart

Lenhardt School Closes Friday Exercises Held

The Lenhardt School closes with Friday exercises at 8 o clock. Admission charges apply. Cedar Red band will furnish music. All invited to enjoy the evening off the school.

Lenhardt School Cedar Red

Local business directory itemizes textile and hardware firms

A list of businesses including Campbell Tile and Mantel Company Carolina Hardware Company and Carpenter Brothers appears in the notice. Other entries include Globe Optical Company Greenville Furniture Company and Pace Printing Company among numerous merchants and manufacturers.

Campbell Tile and Mantel Company Carolina Hardware Company Carpenter Brothers Childers-Cely Shoe Company H. Endel Gilreath-Durham Company Globe Optical Company O. M. Goodlett Greenville Furniture Compay Henderson - Ashmore Willis Company Hobbs - Henderson Company W. H. Houston & Brother

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Bess Dalton Corrie Kennemar Pearl Murphree Mate Dillard J. A. Dillard L. C. Dillard L. L A. Rutedge John H. Hendrix Margie Smith Benson Young Beatrice Kelley Lois Evans Dolly Harriet Evans Earle Murphree Leland Prince Flora Garrett J. C. Garrett John F. Vines Pau J. T. Taylor A. E. Brown C. E. Robinson Miss Moulton S. A. Rutledge Six Mile Baptist Academy MO. F. Vines D. D Anderson College Taylor H. Stewart Local News Col. W. A. Neal Atlanta North Pickens Bethel Robert H. Lupo, P. C Squire W. C. Bramlett Nally Gravley Dacasville The Sentinel Pleasant Grove News Yellow Jacket J. P. Anders J. E. Foster Pleasant Grove Church Mary Roper L. A. Roper Ooleney Tom Batson Mayfield Cleveland S. C Cedar Rock News J. R. Johnson Honey Path Joel H. Miller McD. Farmer Tabor J. Earl Gilstrap Elbert Welborn John W. Stewart Walter Freeman Near David Porter B. H. Williams Cross Roads Paul Farmer Dock Hester Lenhardt Mrs. R. McCollum Rexie County Singing Convention Pea Ridge Pea Ridge No. 5 Upper South Carolina J. O. Jones Company King-Browning Company C. F. Lagerholm Company Lewis Printing Company Mahon-Tindal Company Markley Hardware & Manufacturing Company Mauldin Pharmacy Metts & James Meyers-Arnold Company Pace Printing Company Piedmont Shoe Company Poe Hardware and Supply Company E. S. Poole Pride, Patton & Tilman L. Rothschild Serbt & Carter Smith & Bristow, Stewart & Merritt C. D. Stradley & Company L. H. Stringer R. N. Tannahill Company the Baptist Courier Company the Johnson Company J. M. Waddill & Son Watkins Dry Goods James T. Williams Hardware Company John H. Mwilliams Chamber of Commerce Fourth National Bank Father Informagor Mmerce
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