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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
A patchwork column notes Cornelius Pack’s passing after an airship attempt. It comments on platinum prices, yellow journalism, corn roasting, mint juleps, and garters preventing metal contact. It includes political quips about Cyclone Davis and Caleb Powers, plus a riddle and local chit chat from Spartanburg to Elrod.
The piece opines a second race in the district will pit Aiken against Dominick with Horton as a wildcard. It notes Aiken may face defeat if he loses more ground, and asserts Horton would beat Aiken or any rival. Also mentions a Charleston American debut and praise for editor John P. Grace.
Citation from Pickens County South Carolina by Probate Judge J B Newbery calling Stella Griffin to show cause at 11 am on August 17, 1916, why administration of H P Griffin estate should not be granted. Reaches kindred and creditors to appear in the Court of Probate at Pickens. Seal and date August 28, 1916.
Edens announces a first class pressing club in the J F Harris office building with Hays Thallums as workman. Services include cleaning and pressing Palm Beach and Cool Cloth suits, first class alteration work, and special dry cleaning for ladies items. Prices 2c and 50c. Patronage requested.
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