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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
3
Pickens residents and visitors are listed in a batch of local items. Names include Rev Clyde Greenwood J M Gantt John P Smith and Frances Robinson with reports of travels, visits, and social events around Greenwood Easley Atlanta Ware Shoals and Table Rock. A county fair note and new liver cleanser from Pickens Drug Company are mentioned along with upcoming Decoration Day and children's day programs.
The article reviews the 1910 second primary results showing Blease 36090 versus Farmnerstone 60605 amid a larger turnout. It recounts first primary standings with close splits among Blease Featherstone and McLeod, noting county majorities in Aiken Newberry Gehla and six counties where Lead led.
A two story brick store on Main Street in Pickens is up for sale under terms stated by C. E. Robinson.
The letter describes voter dissatisfaction with prohibition and state leaders including Governor Blease and Judge Jones. It notes testimony in Augusta, concerns about pardons, media coverage, and graft accusations. The piece ends with a public gathering featuring Rev. Kirby, a tug of war, apple races, and the unveiling of a monument to F. E. Cox with Miss Porter and the Pickens band.
A birthday dinner for Mr Warren D Edens on the fifth marked his 84th birthday. He has seven living children, twenty four grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Four daughters attended: Mrs J McD Cantrell of North Carolina, Mrs R H Baker of Hagood, Mrs Ben Cantrell of Ooleney, and Mrs J L Singleton of Dacusville. Forty five to fifty guests enjoyed a shade yard dinner and fellowship.
A Woodmen of the World reunion and picnic in Pickens County drew about one thousand attendees on the courthouse square. Dr. F. Parier presided as consul commander. Rev. G. F. Kirby gave the opening prayer. Prof. R. T. Hallam gave the welcome. and Hon. J. D. McSwain of Greenville delivered the main address praising fraternal bonds and insurance significance.
Mrs. Mattie A. Hester wife of William H. Hester of Spartanburg died Sunday night at 9 14 from Brights disease at the home of her daughter Mrs Julius Schiff Faculty Hill Walhalla She was 62 years old and survived by four daughters and four sisters Funeral services were held at the Schiff home and the remains interred at Westview Cemetery in a large gathering of friends.
A socially noted Leap Year party honored by Miss Inez Morris on Hampton avenue drew fifty guests with each lady inviting a escort. Partners were paired via number cards and Lov ers Lane walk leading to proposals. Miss Hazel Rush won a prize for best proposal amid music dancing and refreshments.
The South Carolina conference of the Wesleyan Methodist church will hold its annual camp meeting at Central from August 21 to September 1. Dormitory rooms for two or three occupants cost 1.50 a week. meals on grounds 3.50 for the full meeting. Attendees must bring bedding and pay for any damages. Prof J M Hancock is the contact for room arrangements. The event aims at conversion, reclamation, sanctification, and spiritual deepening.
The Keowee Courier notes funeral services led by Rev. Geo M Wilcox of the Presbyterian church for Mrs. Hester described as a good woman. The paper joins friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved.
Classified notices show 40 acres of fine farmland with dwelling, out buildings, water, pasture and orchard near Six Mile Academy offered by J B Robinson. Also a 6 year old roadster horse and buggy sold by Carl L Gullick. A livery stable and meat market position for right person advertised by T M Norris in Cateechee. 200 acres farmland 12 miles from Pickens listed by Parsons and Ashmore with tenant houses barn and water plus a sale note about a price change taken off temporarily.
Tuesday morning a day book with valuable papers went missing on the route from Easley to Pickens. It bears the name Walter Duncan. Finder should leave it at this office or Easley Laundry to claim a reward.
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