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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
A Columbia reporter notes rising tension over Bleaseism in South Carolina politics with a heated summer primary possible. The piece tracks Governor Blease’s stance, the Simms candidacy, and a crowded governor race including Manning Richards Clinkscales and others, amid anticipated contests for Congress and local races.
The Orangeburg Times notes strong belief that Governor Blease will seek the Senate in the next campaign though some papers suggest a third party bid is possible. Rumors of a “dark horse” enterer rise as possible lines form among candidates including EK DD. Smith and Cole L. Blease with Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Smith and Railroad Commissioner John G. Richards cited in gossip of a combined alignment.
State Senator John L McLaurin plans a bid for higher office in the upcoming race. The Columbia Record notes he aims at either the governorship or a United States Senate seat, weighing options before announcing.
Governor Blease spoke to about 1 000 Anderson County voters in the Anderson court house Saturday afternoon. He defended his record and pardoning stance and attacked United States senators for failing to agree on federal patronage while expressing confidence in defeating Senator E D Smith next summer.
A New York physician opines that doctors would be bankrupt if not for women wearing thin stockings and sandals. The ad advocates immediate treatment for colds to prevent pneumonia, touting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective, pleasant, and safe remedy for coughs and colds sold by dealers.
The Baptist church ladies host a bazaar Friday at 3 p.m. in the Pickens Bank building. They will sell Japanese hand painted articles and other useful goods, with refreshments at reasonable prices. All are invited to attend. Remember the date Friday Dec 5th. Bring a pocket book, or come anyway.
Local buyer Greg T. Mauidin advertises paying the highest prices for chickens and eggs and other farm produce, inviting growers to bring goods for sale and immediate cash.
At the annual M. E. church conference in Rock Hill a northern and southern division was decided. Edits: Rev. S. A. Nettles was removed as editor of the Southern Christian Advocate and suspended for three months. Rev. G. F. Kirby will serve St Matthews next year. The document lists 1914 pastor assignments and numerous real estate transfers within Easley Liberty Central Hurricane Pickens Dacusville Pumpkintown townships with varied lots and acreage sold to multiple individuals and firms.
Revenue officers led by Deputy Collector R Q Merrick and Constables J O Alexander and B B LaBoon destroyed three stills last week. They seized over $000 gallons of beer and several gallons of whiskey and captured three men while four escaped. Targets included a plant near Saluda River, a site on the Keowee River near Jocassee, and another about a mile from Oolenoy Church.
The State Baptist Convention will convene in Bennettsville from December 9 through 11, described as the largest religious gathering in the state.
Local dealers Jones and Smith in Easley promote Ford cars with a general home market appeal. The ad urges readers to consider their dealership and mentions Ford vehicles available.
Mrs. John B. Robinson of Fasley hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner with guests Mrs. M. E. Boggs and Mrs. Oliver Smith of Nimmons and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mauldin and family and Mrs. J. N. Hallan and children of Pickens.
The Dacusville box supper on Thanksgiving night raised fifty six dollars to be paid to the school piano. Earlier a similar event brought in forty four dollars for school purposes. Residents of the area support their rural school, which is regarded as among the finest in the state.
Pickens school 8th grade boys defeated 6th and 7th graders in a 24 mile relay with nine runners per side. Each runner completed a quarter mile. Teams: 8th grade A J Boggs Louie Thornley Charlie White Charlie Yongue Ralph Hester Hansell Bivins B F McDaniel Raymond Cox Charlie Curtis. 6th and 7th grades D B Finney Claude Wolfe Gilliland Holder Ossie Holder Harrison Edens Mack Christopher Paul Hutchings Arthur Alexander Steen Looper.
Craig Bros. Co. The Store that Saves You Money invites customers to bring eggs and offers 35 cents per dozen for a limited time. The ad emphasizes value and savings at the local shop.
Notice is given that I will apply to J H Newber Esq Judge of Probate for Pickens county South Carolina on Friday January 2 1914 at 10 oclock forenoon for leave to make final settlement of the estate of my ward Ophie Rochester minor and discharge as guardian Miia Ruth A Blake Rochester Guardian
Mrs. F J Powell wife of Rev J M Powell died November 24 1913 after six months illness of consumption. A Baptist church member for 35 years she leaves a husband three children and many friends. Buried November 25 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church with Rev William Holcombe officiating. Her last words were Meet me in Heaven.
In November 1918 at W T Bates residence, W Ola Nalley married Miss Billa Hawthorne with Rev J T Carey officiating. Guests praised the couple amid family celebrations at Nalley home. both families extend best wishes for a long prosperous life.
A large Saturday opening at Heath Bruce Morrow Co drew a big crowd as doors opened and thirty clerks struggled to handle eager buyers. Shoppers continued steady all day, with a vast stock remaining. The sale runs through Christmas Eve. Stores in Pickens report strong business as locals learn merchants offer needed goods at good prices.
J Alonzo Brown of near Cateechee South Carolina describes a 54 year old Lone Star quilt pieced in 1859 and quilted in 1861. He credits Nancy Ann Capps and Nancy Ann Morgan and invites inquiries to view the quilt at his residence.
Fairfax Harrison, head of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway and a Virginian, was elected Monday as president of the Southern Railway to succeed the late W. W. Finley. The appointment names Harrison to lead the system.
Doctors from Oconee Pickens Anderson Greenville Spartanburg and Union counties gathered in Anderson last Tuesday. Dr. J L Bolt of Easley was elected conference vice president. Next session will be in Seneca. Attending from the county were J P Jowell Pickens J L Bolt M Tripp Easley W A Sheldon J FE Allgood Liberty L T Shirley Central.
The wife of Mr John I Alexander died at their Cross Roads home on November 26 after a long illness. She was 42, leaving a husband eight children and many relatives. She was a daughter of the late Abraham Hendricks of the county.
Burglars broke into Wasley Hardware Saturday night and rifle stood robbery list includes a pistol two watches several boxes of cartridges and other articles totaling about 26 to 30 dollars.
A Fort Smith Arkansas woman recalls her father’s illness six years ago when he saw an advertisement for Chamberlain tablets that fit his case exactly. He bought a box and never was sick again. Her sister with stomach trouble also benefited. For sale by all dealers.
The Roanoke school district completes a modern building per state plan with three large rooms and a rolling partition to form a large auditorium. Located about midway between Pickens and Liberty, it was funded partly by regular tax money and over $600 in private subscriptions. County Superintendent R. T. Hallam urges other districts like Praters Zion Hagood Mile Creek to build similar facilities.
Pickens Drug Company foresees a larger Christmas business and advertises two gross fountain pens for the season. A note records a marriage at the home of Gus Newton on November 30 1913 between Henry Evatt and Ollie Newton, both of Pickens County, with Rev. B C Atkinson performing the ceremony and a dinner afterward.
Six Mile Baptist Academy students perform a three act play titled Old School Days at Pickens High School auditorium Friday evening December 5 at 7 30. The village school after the war is depicted. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
Mr. R. Lenhardt of Easley Route 1, a prosperous planter, has built a new house and is repairing tenant houses. This year he expects 2,500 bushels of corn, 100 bales of cotton, and 1,000 bushels of peas, plus other farm products in proportion.
Miss Emily Bright offers subscriptions to The Ladies' Home Journal Saturday Evening Post or Country Gentleman. Any magazine suits a Christmas gift with a card from the sender and the recipient named on delivery.
G. A. Bing, owner of a Smithville Tennessee nursery, travels to Pickens delivering plants he previously sold in the county. He reports customers were satisfied and notes residents here are generally prospering and friendly.
J McD Bruce J T Taylor Ernest Folger and Claude Hester hunted at Bruce's Wolf Creek estate where Dave Holder notes tame birds. Folger shot five times at a covey but birds evaded. Casualties included three rabbits fatally wounded and one hunter with a skinned hand.
Local advertisement promotes special Christmas cake flour in packages priced at 26 cents per package. Advertiser Greg T. Mauldin urges readers to buy for holiday baking needs.
The Boys and Men's Corn Clubs of Pickens County will meet at the courthouse next Saturday December 6 at 10 30 AM. Members should bring reports and ten ear exhibits with prizes awarded by a Clemson College judge. Boys prizes include 25 15 and 10 dollars plus a fertilizer prize from Franklin Guano Co Liberty. The men’s contest also offers 25 dollars and a joint best ten ears prize of 10 dollars.
Rural schools across the area begin winter terms the week of December 8. Wolf Creek, Six Mile, Bethlehem, and Pleasant Hill groups announce openings with named teachers and trustees listed. Garvin and King's Grove also resume, with principals named and all pupils urged to attend the first day.
George Hendricks 90 died at his father's Griffin area home on Monday November 24 after a brief illness of typhoid fever. He had recently married Lena Brown and joined Griffin church in 1910. funeral service led by Rev. W. J. Foster with interment in Griffin cemetery.
Mr Hidstor please grant space to thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our husband and son George May Heaven bless each one Lena Hendricks W G and Hattie Hendricks
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