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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
5
Advertisement calls for a slogan contest with a ten dollar prize. Seay for State Superintendent of Education is endorsed. Communications go to Secretary Chamber of Commerce Liberty South Carolina. Contest closes September 1st.
A. J. Jewell of Pickens Center Mill invites all to drink the water. A sanitary analysis dated August 15 1922 shows low chlorine and ammonia levels with no nitrates and a negative bacterial indication, indicating good water quality and no contamination.
On Friday September 1 Baptist women collect clothing shoes and bed coverings to ship to Russia for cold weather relief. Packages must be ready for pickup by committees. Elliot & Sons of Spartanburg bid about 85 000 on seven mile Pickens Brevard road. J B Ross of Andrews NC and Elliott & Sons bid about 30 000 for two miles. No award yet. Ellett & Sons also low bidder for locust timber bridges around 4 000.
In Pickens County address, three congressional candidates spoke to about 2000 at the Easley Tabernacle. McCravy received an especially warm ovation after criticizing Dominick and urging immigration limits, wartime votes, and economic notes while praising veterans and home county support.
Formal announcement by John F Lesley seeking another term as Pickens County commissioner is joined by a campaign note urging voters to back his bid. He cites limited county control but pledges faithful service and a public concert after the county speech.
James C. C. Dozier runs for the office of Secretary of State. Campaign emphasizes administrative reform, election oversight, and voter access. Supporters highlight experience and commitment to transparency in state government.
Miss Annie Willimon hosted Mr. J. A. Dillard of Highlands North Carolina for a weekend visit. Miss Ollie Mae Durham returned to Greenville to pursue a business course.
Six Mile hosts visiting Liberty business and professionals and contemplates building a road to nearby towns. Under supervisor led topsoil work nears completion between Six Mile and Cateechee. Dr J T Mitchell leads an anticipated new school as community backs revival services at the Baptist church.
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