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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
4
The notice outlines pricing for obituary notices and tributes under one hundred words are free beyond that limit. Charges apply at one cent per word for longer notices and one half cent per word for cards of thanks. Rates are due with manuscripts.
An editorial argues for Horton as a clean, honest, capable candidate who shares common people’s interests. It cites his platform on rural credits, tax reform, labor protections, immigration literacy tests, and federal post-road aid, urging voters to elect a representative who truly serves the people.
The speaker argues those harmed by the Toxaway dam break must be paid. If undelivered, rebuilding the dam should be barred and a man who lost almost all he owned vows drastic action, though dangerous. The piece condemns denying restitution as equally wrong.
Col William Banks writes from Columbia that the Toxaway dam broke Sunday night but no disaster occurred. For years rumors warned of calamity, yet the town reports calm as the feared event did not affect Columbia or its residents.
Residents report homes washed away as the dam breaks flooding the river area. Dozens of families are left homeless and many more face severe shortages of food and essential supplies in the aftermath.
Frank G. All Good thanks friends for the flattering vote in last Saturday’s cotton mager election. He bears no ill will toward anyone and expresses continued willingness to serve.
A brief note from Adv. C. L. Crate thanks supporters at 6X y place for encouragement. He asks voters to overlook any mistakes in the campaign and promises to advance teacher development through Summer Institutes under his supervision and better school instruction.
J Rost Martin of Pickens protests a political advertisement in the August issue, claiming J D Sanford quoted Greenville News in support of his own paid promotion. He asks the editor to publish a correction and keep records straight regarding the quotation’s source.
James M. Baker accuses Wyatt Aiken of false charges and political slander in a dispute over Civil Service appointments in the Third District. Baker cites letters and attic files as evidence, insists Aiken used privileged channels, and urges voters to judge by records not rhetoric.
Notice to creditors and debtors of John G. Hunter deceased. Claims must be presented by September 15, 1916. Debts to be settled with A. J. Boaas, Administrator.
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