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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1914

Page

4

Six Mile Notes Include Visitors and Local Meetings

Mrs W A Thomas visited Six Mile last week. Miss Rose Wingo of Spartanburg stays with Miss Susie Hester. Rev J E McManneway assists at Second Baptist protracted meeting. Pickens township singing association to meet Second Baptist on fourth Sunday in August at 2 30 pm. Gus Muir to take charge of Ligon Led Better store at Equinox mill September 1. Arthur Riley Alen visiting Greenville students then with family. Minnie Lee Burchfield and Oscar from Atlanta visiting their uncle at Hester. Good crops reported in Six Mile. The Sentinel advertises its value. J W Hester and wife from Atlanta visiting parents, with Augustus Harman, for mountain trip via auto in ten hours.

Pickens Township Gus Muir Heatheen Ligon & Led Better Equinox Mill Anderson Minnie Lee Burchfield Oscar Atlanta Hester J. W. Hester Augustus Harman M. F. Hester Hendersonville Asheville

Protracted meeting and community notices in Norris area

Dr. Willie J. Bolt will preach at Norris this week in a protracted meeting. A box party is set for Friday night at Mauldindin schoolhouse. Apenust 7. Coeds will be used for the benefit of the literary. R A Allgood of Ridgeway has recovered from typhoid fever and visits his parents in Norris. Bethlehem school patrons urged to attend a 3 pm Friday meeting. Prof R M Bolding starts a 12 day normal school of music at Antioch Baptist church August 10. Married August 2 Claude Revis to Esther Fortune at Norris residence. A ten days trip party visits Ashe leffersonville and Lake Toxaway and other North Carolina points.

Willie J. Bolt Greer Norris Bolt Pickens Mauldindin School Bethlehem School R. M. Bolding Antioch Baptist Church Jas Mauldin Norris, S. C Claude Revis Esther Fortune Liberty Section

Greshams Visit Pickens Before Returning to Atlanta

Mr and Mrs W A Gresham of Atlanta visited their father in Pickens and traveled nine hours in a five passenger touring car. They planned to visit Brevard Lake Toxaway and other mountain points in Western North Carolina before returning to the Gate City.

W. A. Gresham Atlanta M. F. Hester Pickens Gate City Brevard Lake Toxaway North Carolina

Timber land purchase bid by Chippewa Falls expert

T J Donovan of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin is on a business trip for the Carolina Timber company and plans to buy several large tracts in the county. Donovan is a timber lands specialist and warns that any option given may lead to sales.

T. J. Donovan Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Carolina Timber Company Mr. Donovan

Union Meeting for Pickens Association at Second Church

The Pickens Association schedules its next union meeting with Second Church on the fifth Saturday and Sunday in August. Program includes devotionals by Ben Field and Rev. B Holder, discussions on benefits of union meetings, church membership, Sunday school value, missionary service, and a closing with singing by the Pickens Township Singing Association.

Pickens Association Ben Field J. A. Griffin J. E. Foster W-T. Bowen B. Holder J. T. Abercrombe J. M. Stewart D. M. Ramsay Pickens Township

Fifth Annual Meeting of Missionary Union

The W. M. A. of the Pickens association schedules its fifth annual meeting at Pickens Baptist church on August 13 and 14 with sessions covering greetings reports plans and a centennial celebration of Baptist work. The program includes demonstrations reports on Young People’s work Y W A and mission studies plus a final session on improving next year’s meeting.

The Pickens Association Pickens Baptist Church C. E. Robinson R. A. Hester Adelia Hester W. M.S Margaret Home J.M. Stewart C.E. Watson Elizabeth Allgood Essie Taylor P. B.C W. M Y. P.S Berta Jones W.M. U J. BR. Fizer Southern Baptist Convention J. R. Fizer Southern States Baptists of the South C. E. Watson Nellie Grandy Joel Rice Lenora Glazener Lou Curtis

Piedmont Baptist Association Sessions At Central Church

The Piedmont association met last Thursday and Friday at Central with First Baptist church hosting. Dr W T Deriex of Greenville preached the opening sermon as Laban Mauldin was re elected moderator H D Singleton clerk and L L Smith assistant clerk and treasurer. Reports from nearly all churches were fine and Central Church earned praise for its hospitality. A resolution was adopted to reorganize Six Mile Academy and improve its finances. The next meeting will be held at Rock Lenate near Kasley.

Piedmont Association First Baptist Church Central W. T. Deriex Greenville Laban Mauldin H. D. Singleton L. L. Smith Six Mile Academy Rock Lenate Kasley

Marriage on Central Route 2 Married Sunday

On Sunday August 2 Mr. W. G. Presley wed Miss Sadie Evans at Central route 2 with Magis trate W. S. Gantt officiating. Only close friends attended the ceremony and reception at the bride’s home followed by a second feast at the bridegroom’s home. Several well wishers express hopes for the couple’s prosperous life.

W. G. Presley Sadie Evans Presley W. L. Presley Pickens Guy Sadie B. Evans W. S. Gantt

Cedar Rock News Social Notes From Rexie

Miss Vivian Hendrix visits relatives near Greenville and other Cedar Rock residents host and travel to nearby towns. Families including Stewarts, Hendrixes, Porters, and Robinsons are noted visiting relatives in Easley, Anderson, Norris, Porter, and nearby communities. A Cedar Rock embroidery club met with the Porter sisters on Saturday.

Vivian Hendrix Greenville John W. Stewart Keowee Sadie Looper Ada Miller Rela Hendrix Chick Springs George Singleton Lillian Westminster A. W. Singleton J. A. Jones J. Frank Williams Sumter McD. Farmer Remus Henderson Anderson Lillian Hendrix Eula Barton Easey Lucia Jones Blythe Johnson Porter Cedar Rock Will Blackaby Norris Dave Porter Jack Walter G. Duncan Talking Rock Saluda Hendersonville N. C. Rexie

Seeds and quips as Prudence plans a garden

In a dialogue from a Chicago Daily News excerpt Prudence and her husband debate seed lists and herbs while joking about foxglove catnip and hoarhound. The piece ends with farmers institutes scheduled at Six Mile Ooleney and Pickens with a vetch and clover day urging participation.

Prudence Shakespeare Prue Planta Chicago Daily News

Horton Declares Candidacy for Congress in Third District

Joan A. Horton of Belton South Carolina announces candidacy for Congress in the Third District under Democratic party rules as announced by S. C. Wyatt Aiken.

Congress Democratic Party Joan A. Horton Belton, S. C

Resolutions By Central Township Old Soldiers Aug 1914

Meeting of Central township Confederacy veterans elects J Ballentine chairman and E B Stephens secretary treasurer. B J Johnson named to represent at Pickens Court on first Monday September. Resolutions urge state pension for all Confederate veterans and $100 annual payment. Officials authorize publication of proceedings in Pickens county papers.

Central S. C Central Township J. Ballentine E. B. Stephens B.J. Johnson Confederacy of General Assembly South Carolina Senate House of Representatives Pickens County J. H. Ballentine

Political candidates announced for Pickens County House seat

The Friends of James P Carey Jr announce his candidacy for the House of Representatives from Pickens County subject to Democratic primary voters. Joseph Leach, John P Smith, and Dr J L Bott also announce candidacies under Democratic primary rules.

Friends James P. Carey, Jr House of Representatives Pickens County Joseph Leach John P. Smith J. L. Bott

Joseph H Miller Seeks State Senate Seat in Pickens County

Friends announce Joseph H. Miller as candidate for the State Senate from Pickens County subject to Democratic primary rules on August 25 1914. The statement supports Miller’s election reflecting credit on his constituency and aligns with party process under W T O DELL supervision.

State Senate Democratic W. T. O’dell Pickens County Joseph H. Miller

Mauldin Announces Candidacy for Pickens County Auditor

The friends of Greg T Mauldin announce him as a candidate for the office of County Auditor for Pickens County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election.

Friends of Greg T. Mauldin Pickens County

Pickens County Treasurer Candidates Seek Democratic Primary

Multiple residents announce candidacy for Pickens county treasurer in the upcoming Democratic primary. Bennett H. Powers Taylor H. Stewart R L Hanes J D Aiken each state their intention to seek the treasurer’s office subject to voter action in the party primary.

Reunion School House hosts Homekeepers and Garden clubs canning event

The Homekeepers and Garden clubs of Reunion plan a canning demonstration and agricultural rally at Reunion school house on August 14 starting 10 a.m. Miss Edith L. Parrott and Miss Ida McAlister will lead demonstrations. Speakers include T. A. Bowen Prof Gunter Ex-Gov M F Ansel W T O Dell J L Bolt P G Seay and James L Carberry with Clemson tomato disease specialist and Southern railroad extension representative. Refreshments will be sold to support the school. baskets urged.

Reunion Reunion School House Edith L. Parrott South Carolina Winthrop College Ida McAlister Central T. A. Bowen Gunter M. F Ansel Greenville W.T.O’ Dell Liberty J. L. Bolt Easley P. G. Seay J. ©. Parrott James L. Carberry Clemson College Farm Extension Department The Southern Railroad

W. O. W. Picnic Planned at Dacusville

The Crossads Dacusville and Cross Plains W. O. W. camps announce a joint annual picnic at Dacusville on Saturday August 22. Head counsel C A Power of Laurens and other speakers are expected. Neighbors sovereigns and the public are invited to attend with baskets and enjoy the day. L L Sarre, Chairman Committee.

Cross Ads Dacusville Cross Plains C. A. Power of Laurens L. L. Sarre Chm. Com

Pickens County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

The county Democratic executive committee will meet at the court house in Pickens on Wednesday August 12 1914 at 10 a.m. to examine the club rolls. G F Norris county chairman.

Democratic Pickens G. F. Norris, Co. Chm

Commissioner of Pickens County Sub Ject to Democratic Primary

J M Lawrence is subject to the action of the Democratic party in the upcoming primary election in Pickens County.

Man Is Always Ready For Spring Says Globe

A quoting line from the Atchison Globe notes a man’s readiness shifts with seasons and character. The wry adage compares winter preparedness to spring, and calls a man twice as contrary as a mule.

Atchison Globe

Sharp knives on banqueting table provoke caution

A Liverpool Mercury report depicts a town councillor reacting to a waiter’s quip about sharpened knives. The exchange hints at a perilous dinner setup and a sense of imminent risk as the councillor recalls a past accident with a blunt blade.

Coroner Candidacy Notice for Pickens County

At the solicitation of friends I offer myself as a candidate for re election to the office of Coroner of Pickens county, subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. E. Medlin.

Pickens County Bennett H. Powers Democratic Party R. L. Hanes James B. Craig G. W. Bowen J. M. Lawrence Tos. H. Smith Friends Dess Pitcens J. E. Medlin Pickens Arthur S. Porter

Do you suppose we lower animals will ever have intelligence enough

A Life quote ponders human and animal intellect and desires, noting a humorous caution about drinking only when thirsty. The remark reflects a witty take on self awareness and practical behavior.

Farmers urged to attend Clemson Institute meetings across South Carolina

W. W. Lone of Clemson College calls on South Carolina farmers to participate in upcoming farmers institutes in their counties. He emphasizes the value of these sessions for practical farming guidance as boll weevil threats loom and notes the institutes are worth substantial benefit to attendees. Lone urges readers to spread the invitation locally.

Poe Clemson College South Carolina W. W. Lone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nyal Kegwee Pharmacy Nyal-Store W. A. Thomas Six Mile Rose Wingo Spartanburg Susie Hester J.E. McManneway Howard Second Baptist Church Arthur Riley Alen Sentinel Bis R. A. Allgood Ridgeway, S. C Columbia Hospital J. W. Earle P. P. PeDaniel Atkins Asheleffersonville Lake Toxville Pickens Drug Company Rexall Annual Meeting of Missionary Union Piedmont Baptist Association Cedar Rock News Ooleney Wyatt Aiken E. 13. Stephens Henry A. Townes N.A. Christopher Taylor H. Stewart J. D. Aiken W. O. W. Picnic J. B. Newbery J. Alonzo Brown E. F. Looper W. 5S. Parsons R. T. Hallum Tup Hickens County Speciaaali Bargai Oxfords Price Frank Kirkley Frank G. Allgood Frank Bradley Fild Friends and Voters of Pickens Court House H. M. Galloway Forte Galloway C. G. Rowland Folger, Thornley & Co W. L. Burnside McCormick New York D. Harris Folger, Thornley &Co the Sentinel Toledo Ohio Cheney & O Zeke Hall
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