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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
Central Leads in June War Savings drive with total pledged figures. Public notice calls on Pickens County residents to buy stamps to reach the government quota by December 81, 1918. Stamps available at post offices banks stores and rural carriers. Signed Jas P Carey Jr Chin War Savings Pickens County.
All dealers in chickens and eggs who re sell to other dealers must secure a license from the United States Food Administration. If these dealers call at my office I will assist them in securing the licenses. There are no charges for these licenses. Sam B. Craig Food Administrator for Pickens County.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Pickens County South Carolina to be held at Kasley on August 24 1918 to fill the Kasley rural carrier job and future rural route vacancies in the county The exam is open to males and females domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1977 requirements Applications and blanks are available from local offices or the Commission in Washington DC and should be mailed in as early as practical.
Mrs Mary I E Gilstrap died at her daughter Mrs R A Gravleys home on Little Hastatoe July 22 and was buried at New Friendship Methodist church beside her husband. She was 85 years 2 months 18 days old, the oldest woman in the community, and leaves eight children 43 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was a member of New Friendship church and a devout Christian. Her granddaughter notes the family will meet again in heaven.
John L. McLaurin remains on the state ballot for governor after releasing his friends from any obligation to vote for him. The piece notes the campaign year and urges readers to keep their county paper subscription active.
The following named colored men have been called to appear for military service before the Pickens Local Board August 1 and will be sent to Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg August 2 Henry Sullivan Belmont N C Andrew Sloan Central Jim Jones Greenville Wm Harrison Davis Easley R 2 Wm Clarence Pickens Easley R 2 Robert Gowens Pickens R d James Thornton Calhoun Clyde Robinson Easley R 5 Raymond Stephens Pickens Thomas Garvin Norris Martin Rice Pickens Tuck Hallums Easley Luther Jones Greenville
Community members at Bethlehem Church plan a Saturday morning gathering, August 3, to clean the Bethlehem Cemetery. Volunteers should bring tools and be prepared to stay all day if needed.
All persons interested in the grave yard at Tabor Methodist church please bring their tools to clean it off Friday morning August 2.
Residents are urged to join the Secona Cemetery work party next Friday morning August 2 to clean the graveyard. Bring necessary tools.
Porter's Chapel Cemetery yard at Porter's Chapel will meet Friday morning August 2 to clean and clear the grounds. Bring necessary tools for the work.
The United States government will not pay the allotted money for each child under the draft act unless a birth certificate proves the birth.
A 90 year old Cynthia Ellis of Charlotte sends one dollar to the Sentinel on July 28 1918 to cover eight more months of paper. She writes she is a dear lover of the Pickens paper and signs as Mrs. Ellis.
Mrs Lizzie Crane died at her home near George's Creek church on Wednesday the 10th and was buried at George's Creek cemetery the 11th. She suffered stomach trouble for months. She is survived by her husband and five children, four sons and a daughter, plus two brothers and three sisters. She was the daughter of Samuel Hinton and 14 years of age.
A 1918 York address and prior Pomaria Filbert speeches by Cole L Blease are cited to argue he opposed the war at times and would hold Wilson and Congress responsible for American casualties. The ad notes his evolving public stance and hints at a possible third term backing for Wilson.
A July report recalls an American general denouncing allied counsels as the flag retires south of the Marne after German advances near Conde-En-Bric. French command advised restraint, suggesting a short rest before a renewed counterattack. Americans then launched a counter thrust reclaiming lost ground.
Governor Manning summoned Pickens county auditor H A Townes to appear July 20 to show cause for suspension over alleged failure to execute tax commission orders. Townes explained satisfactorily and remained in office as Calhoun county auditor also gave a satisfactory explanation. Tax assessment will rise 117 percent though mills count will drop. Townes viewed his Columbia trip as productive for the county.
The Greenville District conference met at Fountain Inn with Rev J T Hodges and Judge T J Mauldin among attendees. Bishops W W Darlington and others were praised for governance and preaching during the period conference as the church splits into fifteen Episcopal districts.
Reese Bowen aged 49 died at his sister Mrs W T Tompson's home in Snyder Texas. He was son of John Y Bowen and Mrs. Bowen of Pyson Texas and grandson of the county's Reese Bowen. He had lived in New Mexico for fifteen years and left a large land holding and big herds of cattle and horses. He was injured in an automobile accident last spring from which he never recovered.
Hurricane Township Singing convention will meet at Twelve Mile camp ground on the first Sunday in August at 2 30 in the afternoon for a community gathering and song.
The Dacuaville branch of the Red Cross will serve ice cream and cake next Saturday night August 5 at the school house beginning at 8 20 public invited to enjoy a good time and help relieve the suffering of the boys over there
A colorful caricature celebrates a car inspector who checks Pullman wheels daily and notes delays on No 8 and a fired porter on No 1. The town keeps a keen eye on anyone entering or leaving, or so the piece suggests.
Central local notes report visitors Lenla Ballentine and Lena J. Roper from Atlanta visiting Mr J J Ballentine. Ballentine expects two sons from Birmingham and Columbus to arrive soon. Farmers welcome recent rains and Mighteen creek water holding. Rev B M Robertson away for Oakway meetings. Van Clayton stationed at Charleston visited homefolks. Carl Morgan left for navy, to Charleston temporarily. J L Carson hosts company including his father from Georgia. T Arnold back from sick list. J R Falls away on bank business, speculating on chicken triad. Walter Man at Charleston navy visited homefolk. D A Collings of Masley in town on business. High school trustees overhaul proceeding. interior to look new. Send items to The Sentinel for publication.
The general health of the community is very good and crops look fine after recent rains. A large crowd attended the memorial service and singing convention at Camp Creek Sunday. Prof. BLT Garrett started a singing school here Monday benefiting the church and community. Miss Mae Garrett left Monday to begin work at Gates' school. J. Chapman bought the Pinson place near Six Mile and plans to move this fall. R. P. Prince and companions took a Georgia trip, praising the Palmetto State. Protracted meetings and candidates appear to be taking the day.
A Pleasant Grove note from a reader thanks volunteers and prays for blessings as crops recover. It mentions the community opening a new school July 22 with Miss Lila Martin as principal and Mrs. Janie Welborn as assistant. The piece urges revival meetings and offers prayers for local boys entering the army and serving in Uncle Sam's army.
Prof. W. C. Mann of Six Mile will address Griffin church next Sunday at 11 o'clock on a timely subject. He is highly recommended as a speaker and a large audience is expected.
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