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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
4
Local residents and visitors are listed with numerous calls on kin and friends across Pickens and nearby towns. Names include Cate Morris Taylor Lesesne Anthony Christopher Leavell Stewart Narvis Cureton Morris, plus visits from Manns and Chastain, with news of illness and a baptism at Concord church.
The August 9 election in Central school district No 9 approved an additional two mill levy for school purposes by a large majority with only one vote against it.
The Progress notes Easley will install an up to date ice plant soon with contracted machinery. The project will occupy a building beside the laundry and is described as a needed enterprise that is expected to pay.
P O Wilson manager of the Wilson Roller Covering Shops of Cateechee was in Pickens on business Tuesday.
Mrs Oliverious and two daughters along with Mrs Warwielk Legare of Savannah Georgia are visiting Mrs G OS Legare in Pickens.
Miss Gulie Simmons of Charleston arrived in Pickens last week to spend the summer. She was married by J. B. Newbery at his residence August 16, 1913, to Mr. George T. Smith of Dacusville, Miss A Hughes of Greenwood, S.C., acting as a witness or co participant in the ceremony.
County Commissioner Tom Newby near Marietta Greenville County spent Monday in Pickens. He is brother in law of R. B. Waldrop of Pickens.
Miss Elinor Knight will begin her music class on September 15. Those seeking piano and violin instruction can apply to study under this highly regarded teacher.
D. I. Kay of near Central toured the county seat Tuesday and spoke highly of the crop outlook. After seventeen years in the area he says this year yields are the best yet, noting Six Mile in Pickens County beats other sections. The Sentinel welcomed his visit.
The Pickens graded high school will begin its next session Monday September 8 and is expected to be the largest in its history. Principal J W Ballentine heads the high school with Miss Daisy McDonald Bethune NC as high school teacher and Miss Elinor Hatcher of Wilmington NC teaching grades 6 and 7. Miss Kate Ballard Franklinton NC teaches grades 4 and 5, with Miss Nellie Grandy and Miss Belle Yongue Pickens teaching grades 1 2 and 8. Parents are urged to be present at opening.
For Rent a 25-acre farm on Oo leney river with 7-room dwelling out buildings and pasturage. J. J. Chastain Pickens route 3. For Rent a one-horse crop with stock options by P A Porter Wickens. Lost a gold Elgin watch with monogram R A GC between Henry Sutherland’s and Secona church. reward at The Sentinel office.
McCormick mower offered by G A Ellis in Pickens. Appears nearly new and priced as a bar gain for quick sale.
69 acres four miles west of Pickens Court House on a public road. Rich soil in cultivation with two good dwellings and a wood pasture. RR and I. D. access right by the door. Listed by B. A. Allood, Pickens, S.C. R. FLD. 8.
The R H Dilworth place offers 190 acres of largely cultivated land with a three room house. Located five miles south of Walhalla and three miles north of Westminster, it will be sold to the highest bidder at Walhalla Court House at 2 p m on Monday September 1 1918 unless sold privately first. Terms require one third cash and the balance in one to two years with 8 percent interest. Inquiries go to Mrs Mary Dilworth or W B Dilworth Westminster R F P 4.
An advertisement claims constipation causes many ailments and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular, with debatable health assurances and availability through all dealers.
The mayor G. R. Hendricks and his wife spent last week in Williamston. Though no official word is released, locals speculate the visit relates to the Williamston spring going dry and possible drought concerns.
News reaches Pickens of the marriage last week of Mrs Sadie Johnson to Prof. R A Gentry in Greenville. Mrs Johnson formerly lived in Pickens and both are well known ere.
Miss Margaret Booker of Greenville will again work as a milliner for Heath Bruce Morrow Co this fall and winter after spending a day in Pickens last week.
Little Lee Pace two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Pace of the Pickens mill village has been very sick for three weeks but is improving under Dr Rob inson care.
Prof and Mrs J W Swittenburg of Kingstree visit the family of J T Taylor in Pickens. He was formerly principal of the local school and both he and his wife have many friends here who are delighted to see them.
The Daughters of the Confederacy gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. J. W. Ballentine home. The vine clad porch served as a room with rugs and decor. After an interesting program refreshments were served.
Mrs. T Bivens entertained the Entre Nous club on Wednesday afternoon in honor of her mother in law Mrs Bivens of Durham North Carolina. A salad course was served by Miss Janet Bolt and Laura Mae Bivens.
Herman Mansell was arraigned before Magistrate Porter and waived a preliminary trial in the Lindsay Williams shooting case. Both men are described as colored, with the incident unfolding in the Dacusville section. T. D. Harris returned to Pickens after a ten day trip to several eastern cities, during which he bought a large stock of fall and winter merchandise.
Friends announce J Ashmore Hinton as candidate for the House of Representatives to fill the vacancy from the death of Hon Fred Williams, subject to the August 26 special election rules in Pickens County.
Friends of Dr J L Bolt announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Pickens county to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon I vred Williams subject to the rules of the special election on August 26 1913.
Six Mile Baptist Academy will begin its next session Monday morning September 1 at 9 oclock with the brightest outlook in its history. The faculty includes Prof. 5. E. Garner as principal and Misses Elizabeth Allgood Bertie Jones and Bess Moulton.
Liberty High School will open September 1 with strong prospects for good work. Principal Prof. W. Richburg returns with assistants Leta Holtzendorff for high school and Vivian Allgood for 6th and 7th grades. Irvin, Gantt, and others cover 2nd through 5th grades. All students urged to attend the first day.
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