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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

4

The Picnens Schncz in Pickens South Carolina

Intered at post office on Second Circuit? The Sentinel notes manager Gary Hierr writes about the submission. Reader letters and correspondence are not the views of the paper.

Brief Miscellany of Local Notes and Satire

A column surveys diverse curiosities and opinions from December, noting Xmas spellings, Pickens county well wishes, Christmas shopping, and minor country contrasts. It jokes about Huerta pronunciation, Morocco casualties, Hearst cartoons, and a looming South Carolina legislature session with typical local tone.

Hezekiah Skinner Urges Lightning Bug Aid for Emergencies

The Honorable Hezekiah Y. Skinner proposes that the T. W.T. and IP. Co. obtain a supply of lightning bugs for use in urgent situations. He argues they could provide a quick, portable light source when needed.

Hezekiah Y. Skinner

Voter impact in Pickens county from Peeples club incident

The query asks whether the 11 pm club killing by Attorney General Peeples will help or hurt his votes in Pickens county. It seeks political impact, not factual reporting on the incident.

Peeples Pickens County

District Attorney Job Cited as Secure Despite Opposition

Mr. Hammer of North Carolina appears to hold the district attorney post amid continued knocks from the same group of people.

Mr. Hammer North Carolina

Fashionable winter bags draw from old style note

A quip notes women will carry large bags in hand this winter, echoing past fashions. The line hints at enduring habits and a playful nod to current trends in accessory wear.

Three Senators Lively Stump Speakers Ahead in State

Smith Blease and McLaurin rank among the best stump speakers in the state. If all three enter the U S Senate race next year, the four gubernatorial candidates will not be the main feature of the campaign.

Judging Others from a Spartanburg Editor

Capt Charles Petty, longtime Spartanburg editor and Sunday school writer, observes that six people are quick to judge others for faults, and a dozen Christians gather to condemn those not walking rightly. He warns against hypocrisy and premature judgment before forgiveness.

Charles Petty Spartanburg Spartanburg Herald Rane

Virginia Governor Mann Called Model Leader and Preacher

Greenville Piedmont reports Governor William Hodges Mann of Virginia spoke at a United Missionary Campaign conference in Charlotte. He framed his governorship as a calling from God and urged Christians to live visibly, citing a mountain preacher who prayed for saloons to fail. The piece praises Mann for religious conviction, lawfulness, and prosperity under his administration.

Virginia Presbyterian Church William Hodges Mann United Missionary Campaign Conference Charlotte N. C Henry Clay Beattie Beattie

Stormy Times Fore Casted for Assembly

Preparations begin for the general assembly to convene in January for a forty day session. The era of political tension recalls 1912 when Governor Blease clashed with lawmakers. Six vacancies in the lower house include the death of George R. Rembert, shifting minority leadership to C. C. Wyche. Senate remains intact with no deaths. Expect heavy political maneuvering as anti Blease sentiment runs through both chambers, with key bills stalled amid rush to finish before 1914 leadership changes.

Columbia 8. C General Assembly Blease George RR. Rembert C.C. Wyche Mr. Rembert Senate House John L. McLaw Charles G. Rembert Charles A Smith Cole Liekin

Senator McLaurin Eyes U S Senate Bid Amid Legislature Watch

Former Senator John L. McLaurin serves out J. B. Green term in Marlboro county as state senator. He is perceived to challenge RB D Smith and Governor Blease for the U S Senate, with an expected candidacy announcement during the legislative meeting.

United States John L. McLaurin J. B. Green State Senate Marlboro County Senator McLaurin United States Senate RB. D. Smith Blease

Thanksgiving Blessings From Norris Churches

Grateful pastor thanks Enon Norris and Cross Roads churches for supplying his pantry. On Thanksgiving, a turkey donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maddox of Norris graced the pastor's table, with blessings asked for contributors.

Enon Norris Cross Roads Henry Maddox DW. Els

The One Fault In History’s Sad Figure

A verse about a man of history whose virtues could not bend fate. He abstains from vice and proclaims ideals, yet luck abandons him and the hoped-for bliss remains out of reach.

Sirens Fair

Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad

An ad promotes Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo from Pickens Drug Co. The beauty products promise shine, fluffiness, fragrance, dandruff control, and easy styling, with guaranteed satisfaction and money back. Available at Rexall stores, Harmony labs in Boston.

Harmony Rexall United States Canada Great Britain Harmony Laboratories Boston Pickens Drug Co Pickens, 8. C

Pickens County Tax Notice Opens Collection Period

County Treasurer Taylor H. Stewart announces the state and county tax books open October 1 1913 through December 1918 with penalties for early payments. Taxpayers may pay in January February or March 1914 with increasing percentages. receipts required per township. write to remit by check or money order. avoid cash without registration. Includes detailed school and county levy figures and a general personal property tax instruction.

Pickens County Pickens D. C N. Y Pease Pickens R. R. Bonds Pickens KR. i Pickens KR. R Comite Taylor H. Stewart

Election on Six Mill Levy For SYMMES School District 6

A petition from freeholders and electors of SYMMES School District 6 asks for a special election to decide a six mill levy for school purposes. The county board orders trustees to conduct the election on December 21 1018 at the School House, with trustees acting as election managers under General Statutes Section 42.

South Carolina Pickens Symmes County Board of Duea Fiom Intermin Pur- Woo County Board of Education Hallum, Seo Ch’m

Waycross Woman Finds Relief After Two-Year Cough

Mrs. D A McGee of Waycross Georgia reports a two year chronic cough ended by Vinci cod liver and iron remedy. She says the tonic restored rest and strength at age 74 and endorses the product with money back guarantee via Pickens Drug Co.

Waycross D. A. McGee Vinci

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