Pickens Local News notes births visits and visitors
Pickens area notices report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Fletcher Porter on August 12. Gainesville residents Mr and Mrs W J Clayton are visiting Dr F S Porter of Pickens. Grace and Wilora Mathews visited relatives in Greenville. Mrs Charlie Brooks of Greenville visiting her Gillespie relatives in Pickens. Pati Major of Charleston visiting her mother Mrs Emma Major. Neema Diggs of Jacksonville visiting her parents the Rev and Mrs Diggs. Dr and Mrs Reese Allgood of Fayetteville NC spent last week with their parents nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Wilora Mathews
Greenville
Charlie Brooks
Greenville County
Mrs
J. M. Gillespie
Pickens
Pati Major
Charleston
Emma Major
Neema Diggs
Jacksonville, Fla
Rev
Mrs. Diggs
Reese Allgood
Fayetteville, N .C
Here
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Guests
Mrs Hagood Bruce returns home from Elberton Georgia after visiting relatives. Miss Neta Hames arrives back in Gainesville Georgia from a ten day stay with kin. Mrs J Cox and Miss Frances Cox resume home life after visiting relatives in Washington for several weeks. Miss Bernice Cannon of Westminster stayed with Miss Nellie Freeman Sunday and Monday. Miss Helen Stokes and Misses Elizabeth and Gertrude Gillespie of Spartanburg visit Mr and Mrs J M Gillespie. Willie and Homer Tompson of Charlotte spent the weekend with their mother Mrs J L OG Thompson. Lloyd Grandy Luke Earle and Charlie Curtis took a car trip to Asheville Knoxville and Maryville Tennessee and report a fine outing. Mrs Sallie Sutherland was seen in town this week and is now living with Mr and Mrs Bob Craig near Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Grandy
Luke Earle
Charlie Curtis
Asheville
Knoxville
Maryville
Tenn
Sallie Sutherland
Bob Craig
Salem
Mrs J C Squires Visiting Sister In Connestee
Mrs J C Squires of Connestee is visiting her sister Miss Martha Cureton. Friends are glad to learn she is rapidly convalescing after several weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Squires
Connestee
Martha Cureton
Campers At Gauley Include Lewis Stewart Parsons
A party of Misses Ella Lewis Florence Stewart and Bowen Parsons with Oscar Keith and chaperone Mrs J Lewis camped at Gauley last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Lewis
Florence Stewart
Bowen Parsons
Oscar Keith
Mrs. J. Lewis
Gauley
Porter Guests From Gainesville At Porter Home
Mr and Mrs Will Porter and two sons of Gainesville Ga are guests at the home of Dr and Mrs I S Porter this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Porter
Gainesville, Ga
I. 5. Porter
Laboon Hosts Guests From Greenville Greer and Dacusville
Mr and Mrs B B Laboon hosted Sunday visitors Thelma Roberts from Greenville Julia Tanner from Greer and Mrs A W Tanner from Dacusville in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Laboon
Thelma Roberts
Greenville
Julia Tanner
Greer
A. W. Tanner
Dacusville
Newberry Men Visit Lib erty Home
Messrs Brabham and Tom Crooks of Newberry visited the home of Mr Z H Clayton of Lib erty Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brabham
Tom Crooks
Newberry
Z. H. Clayton
Liberty
Local Visitors Mentioned at Liberty Home in Study
Mrs. Arthur Cromer of Spartanburg Mrs. Arthur Scott of Ridge Springs Miss Beilba Crooks of Newberry and Mrs. Vesta McD Parks of Tulsa Oklahoma are visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J H Clayton in Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cromer
Spartanburg
Arthur Scott
Ridge Springs
Beilba Crooks
Newberry
Vesta McD. Parks
Tulsa
Okla
J. H. Clayton
Liberty
Annie Chastain Weds George Edens in Probate Judge Home
At the residence of the probate judge, Sunday evening August 21, Miss Annie M. Chastain married George C. Edens. N A Christopher officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Chastain
George C. Edens
N. A
Christopher
Marriage in probate office joins Josie Holcombe and Larry Stansell
The notice records the August 20 marriage of Miss Josie Holcombe to Mr. Larry Stansell performed by N A Christopher in the probate office. It invites attendance at a seventh annual Bible Conference starting Sunday the 11th at 11:00 a.m. and mentions closing exercises of the adult work at the D A R school on Monday August 29 at 8:00 p.m. with an excerpt from Sand and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Christopher
Josie Holcombe
Larry Stansell
Miss Julia Legare and family return to Pickens
The friends of Miss Julia Legare and Dr and Mrs Carrington plus their son George Legare are delighted to have them back in Pickens They have rented a cottage on Hampton avenue and will spend a few weeks visiting with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Legare
Carrington
George Legare
Pickens
Hampton Avenue
Watson kin visit brothers at Fountain Inn in week
Mr. John Watson of near Pickens and his daughter Mrs. James Clent and Mrs. Frank Smith with children visited his brothers Marion and Jack Watson at Fountain Inn that week. The brothers were born and reared near Glassy Mountain.
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John Watson
Pickens
James Cle
Frank Smith
Marion
Jack Watson
Fountain Inn
Glassy Mountain
Mrs Blakely Returns to Stanley Field After Visit
Mrs D R Blakely leaves her parents Dr and Mrs Porter and returns to Stanley Field Virginia where her husband Captain Blakely is stationed. She is accompanied by her sister Miss Edna.
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D. R. Blakely
Porter
Stanley Field
Capt. Blakely
Miss Edna
Meth dist church youth party at Miss Manell Smith home
Young ladies of the Methodist church hosted a Friday evening program at Miss Manell Smiths home. The event featured contests games and Fortunes told. Punch refreshments and a total of eight dollars was added to the church treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ernest Family Visits D. A. R. School Observed in Pickens
Mr and Mrs Arthur Ernest of Valhalla and Mrs Ernest of the D A R school Tamassee with Uncle James Ernest of New York visited James Clements home last Sunday night and left for Asheville North Carolina Monday. Mrs Ernest notes many Pickens residents have visited the D A R school this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ernest
Valhalla
Ernest
Tamassee
James Ernest
New York
James Clements
Asheville
N. C
Pickens
Pageant at Baptist church by young ladies and missions group
Last Friday evening at the Baptist church the young ladies assisted by Misses Martin and Wofford presented a pageant and addresses by would be foreign missionaries. The event was described as a treat and deserved a larger audience.
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the Baptist Church
Thompson sells Forest City Courier. seeks new venture
Mr J L O Thompson, who conducted the Forest City Courier for eighteen months, has sold the paper to Mr Hull of Florida. Thompson’s family returns to Pickens and occupies their home while he winds up affairs and considers new newspaper opportunities. He plans to re-enter the field when a suitable paper is found.
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J. L. O. Thompson
Forest City
N. CG
Hull
Florida
Thompson
Pickens
Earle Hostesses Welcome U D G C and D A R Ladies
Mrs. J. W. Earle and daughters Hattie and Edna Earle entertained the U D G C and D A R on Friday afternoon August 12. A large group attended and refreshment punch with grapes and sunflowers was served followed by ice cream and cake after a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Earle
Hattie
Edna Earle
U. D. GC
Hattie Earle
Reese Allgood
Fayetteville, N. G
Hemstitching and Picoting Attachment for Sewing
Oriental Novelty Co announces a hemstitching and picoting attachment usable on any sewing machine. Easily adjusted with full instructions included. Price two dollars and fifty cents. Corpus Christi Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Novelty Co
Corpus Christi
Texas
Alexander plans new dancing pavilion at Old Hickory Inn
Hon F E Alexander announces upcoming erection of a large dancing pavilion and skating rink in the Old Hickory Inn yard on the west side of the hotel. A refreshment stand and pool tables will be added under the pavilion making the venue modern and functional. Additional town improvements are contemplated but not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Alexander
Old Hickory Inn
Alexander
Farmer Gibson Cultivates Land and Crops Near Town
Jesse Morris guides The Sentinel editor to a nearby farm showing strong corn and cotton. L. L. Gibson tends the property with a thriving crop and a watermelon and cantaloupe patch. He attends an adult school and subscribes to The Sentinel, hoping the paper aids his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Morris
Sentinel
L. L. Gibson
Gibson
The
Tamassee School Sunday Services and Student Health Posters
Sunday afternoon services were held at the D. A. R. school with Mr. Langston of Walhalla in charge. Girls studied hygiene and made health posters. next week Miss Bailey will teach rag rag making and organdic flowers. Mrs. J. T. McLees will teach sweaters and act as house matron. A State Board of Health representative will host a free picture show Friday night. Monday night August 29 the school closes with an extract from Sand and an address by the state superintendent of education, who may attend with baskets for all. Community members are invited to attend.
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Langston
Walhalla
J. T. McLees
Greenwood
State Board of Health
Daughters Meet at Earle Home Hosts for Pickens and Fort Prince George Chapters
The Pickens U D C and Fort Prince George D A R joint meeting August 1 at Mr and Mrs James W Earle home featured a prize offer to lay by schools and an engaging literary program. Nellie Grandy read on Falher Ryan, Mrs Gary Hiatt read his poem, Mrs Robi Kirksey spoke on Col William Washington, Frances Bruce portrayed Eliza Lucas Pinckney, guests admired antiques, and hostesses Hattie and Edna Earle and Reese Allgood extended hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Fort Prince George
James W. Earle
Nellie Grandy
Falher Ryan
Gary Hiatt
Robi. Kirksey
Col
Wm. Washington
Santee
Frances Bruce
Eliza Lucas Pinckney
South
Carlina
Hattie
Edna Earle
M Reese Allgood
Hinkles Take Over Old Hickory Inn at Pickens
Mr and Mrs Dover Hinkle and Misses Lula and Florida Hinkle lease the Old Hickory Inn at Pickens and will assume management September 1. The Hinkles previously ran Whitewater Inn at Jocassee, earning wide popularity, while Mrs Freeman and family depart Greenville after leading the Inn to a notable reputation.
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Dover Hinkle
Lula
Florida Hinkle
Old Hickory Inn
Pickens
Hinkles
Whitewater
Brown’s
Jocassee
W. B. Freeman
Greenville
Freeman
Poor Crop Outlook In Anderson County Area
Mr. W. H. Lark reports from White Plains area that crops are in very poor condition due to a May drought. Cotton and corn yields are expected to be minimal across a large stretch between Greenville and Williamston, prompting talks by Williamston leaders urging government aid.
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W. H. Lark
White Plains
Anderson County
Greenville
Williamston
Lark
Reverend Ramsay to Leave Pickens for Fentress Virginia
Rev. E M Ramsay and family will move from Pickens this week to Fentress Virginia where he has accepted a pastorate. He came to Pickens a year ago to do evangelistic work and his wife has been active in the Baptist church and Sunday school. Ramsay recently aided in meetings near his birth place Schuyler Virginia and at Vesuvius where he had his first pastorate in 1907. He conducted six revival meetings there with thirty one baptisms and helped Master J K Foster in a revival at Friendship adding fifteen members. He will assume his new duties on the fourth Sunday of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Ramsay
Pickens
Fentress
Ramsay
Iis
Pickens Baptist Church
Virginia
Schuyler
Vesuvius
Ry. Ramsay
J. K. Foster
Open doll reported near Pickens by J W Harper
J W Harper of about four miles west of Pickens reports an open doll on August 19. This is the first open doll heard of near Pickens this season. Harper also states that his cotton crop is fine.
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J. W. Harper
Pickens
Hagood School District to Vote on $3500 Bond Issue
Hagood School District No. 38 in Pickens County schedules a bond election for September 3 1921 to approve $3500 in bonds for school improvements. Bonds would be 100 each, 20 year terms, 6 percent interest, with voting restricted to district residents. Polls open 8 am to 4 pm. voters must mark For Bonds or Against Bonds and managers L L Inabinet E A Cooper R H Baker are named.
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South Carolina
Pickens
Hagood
L. L. Inabinet
E. A. Cooper
R. H. Baker
Hagood School District No
J. A. Parsons
J. F. Reece
IF. B. Watson
Court-Ordered School Election Held For Pickens County District 842
The County Board of Education of Pickens county orders trustees of Clemson-Calhoun school district No. 842 to hold a September 8, 1921 election to decide whether a seven mill extra levy will be levied for school purposes. Election conducted under Section 1208 of the school law with trustees acting as managers. Also includes a separate sale notice for burlap cotton picking sheets from The T. Q. Anderson Bagging & Tie Co.
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Pickens County
Freeholders and
Clemson-Calhoun
County Board of Education
County Boar of Education
County Board of Educcation
W. Clayton, Lee
T. Q. Anderson Bagsing & Tie Co
Anderson, S.C
Notice to Debtors and Creditors Wade Estate
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late J. T. Wade must present proof on or before September 10 1921 or be debarred from payment. All indebted parties must pay to J. M. Wade, administrator, by the same date.
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J. M. Wade
For Sale 20 Shares of Pickens Buildings and Loan Stock
For sale is 20 shares of Pickens Buildings and Loan stock. Seller offers to take back the money invested and pay interest from the start to date. Apply Sentinel office. 21-20.
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Pickens
Sentinel Office
Bennett Mercantile Co Offers 18c Work Shirts and Rompers
Bennett Mercantile Co advertises best ceviots and work shirts for boys rompers at 18 cents each. The notice highlights affordable workwear options for families seeking durable fabrics and practical kids' clothing.
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Bennett Mercantile Co
Auto Crash on Saluda Dam Road Injures Pickens Residents
A serious collision on the Saluda dam road near the Easley cross road left Mrs. Stella Hopkins and Miss Patti Porter injured and hospitalized in Greenville. Others, including Malinda Porter and Frank and Charles Porter, suffered bruises and cuts. Patti Porter later returned home improved.
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Saluda Dam
Pickens
Stella Hopkins
Patti Porter
Greenville
Malinda Porter
Frank
Charles Forter
Easley Bridge
Studebaker
Messrs
Charles Porter
W. J. Porter
Gainesville
F. S. Porter
Miss Patti Porter
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Day at Day Home
A birthday dinner is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs W T Day for Mrs Day's fiftieth birthday on Sunday August 28. Attendees are invited, with emphasis on honoring the elderly. The afternoon includes singing and a 3:00 PM sermon by Rev A M Simmons.
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W. T. Day
Anderson to Build Road to Pickens County Line
Anderson county highway commission has appropriated $10,000 for topsoil, grading the Spearman Robinson road from A. W. Spearman's to the Pickens county line via Dr W A Tripp's. No contract yet let to complete the road program in Anderson county for $2,800 per month.
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Anderson
Anderson County Highway Commission
Highhway
A. W. Spearman
Pickens County
W. A. Tripp
Spearman-Robinson
Anderson County
In memory of Hison Lollis drowned at Jones mill
In memory of Hison Lollis son of Mr and Mrs P I Lollis of Six Mile drowned at Jones mill Wednesday August 10 about 11 00 oclock He was with Elmer Smith who tried to help The family includes J T Lollis W H Lollis McKinley Lollis and Mrs Ruth Curtis all of Six Mile The funeral was at Pleasant Hill church led by Rev Crawford May Gods blessings on the home
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Hison Lollis
Six Mile Section
Hison
Elmer Smith
Elmer
J. T. Lollis
McColl
W. H. Lollis
Mountain View
McKinley Lollis
Six Mile
Ruth Curtis
Pleasant Hill Church
Mr. Crawford
Bennett Mercantile Co Offers Workwear Bargains
Good overalls priced at 1.15 and sturdy work shirts at 75 cents highlight Bennett Mercantile Co catalog style. Store promotes durable apparel at low prices for laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Mercantile Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fletcher Porter
W. J. Clayton
Neta Hames
Mrs. J. Cox
Frances Cox
Washington
Bernice Cannon
Westminster
Nellie Freeman
Helen Stokes
Elizabeth and
Gertrude Gillespie
Willie and
Homer Tompson
Charlotte
J. L. OG. Thompson
Tamassee School
E. M. Ramsay
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