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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
Local ad notes White House Flour is available at Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co. for shoppers seeking staple baking supplies.
Property listing in historic Norris area offering fifty seven and a half acres with a five room house a large new barn and outbuildings a well water supply a four room tenant house and other structures. Located near Norris cotton mill town Southern railway close to schools churches and three corn mills with five daily mails. Part cash easy rent terms. D M Newton Norris.
Farm for sale located 54 miles west of Pickens court house on a public road near churches and graded school. Features a new 9 room bungalow with 80 foot porch, a 5 stall barn on concrete, a crib with shelter, other outbuildings, and about 20 acres cleared. Quick sale price $2500. buildings valued at $2000. Ivor terms or additional information available.
January 1917 sale of real estate for the P. A. Porter estate. The tract lies about one mile from Pickens, contains 67 acres more or less, to be sold between legal hours. Terms are cash. James Porter is the executor.
The Six Mile athletic team defeated our team by three points on Friday afternoon in a surprising meeting. The literary society held a public meeting Friday evening with a program including music, debate on making Mill School part of the town school, recitation, oration, and a song.
The western division of the W M U will meet at Pickens mill church on December 17 1916 at 10 o clock. Programs include devotional services welcome address by Mrs Holland responses minutes study by Mrs Watson and other reports with afternoon devotional songs and children recitations Sunbeam Bible Study and the Year Book presented byMiss Ligon
Mrs. Stella Folger Thomas died at Easley after a brief illness at her sister Mrs J Milton Clapp’s home. Born in Masley and formerly of London, she was about 37. Survived by husband C W Thomas, mother Mrs C Folger, sisters Mrs Milton Clapp and Mrs Felicia Cauble, and brothers Walter Reuben and Ola Volger. Funeral held in Massey.
A box supper is planned at the Qolenoy school house on Wednesday night December 20. The event is hosted by the school patrons trustees and teachers. Proceeds benefit the school and attendees are invited to enjoy several features for everyone.
An entertainment event at Montvale school will present a box supper on Friday night before Christmas, December 22. Many skilled young ladies from the county will bring boxes and young gentlemen from the area are invited. Proceeds benefit school improvements with a special invitation to parents.
In Dacusville the community hosts a Christmas show at the school auditorium on December 22 at 7:30. Admission is 10 cents for children and adults priced modestly. Rev. George A. Martin, recently returning to the area, accepts a pastorate in Ridgeville, Dorchester County, marking a new field of labor for the couple.
The Sentinel presents a long roster of new subscribers and renewals since the last issue. Names include D Roper Rev L H Kelley LP Fant LW Stewart WG Presley Rev E L Hodges J W Mauldin A R Garrett G C Bolding Elzie C Holliday R W Garrett BS Scruggs J W Nations and many others with numerous renewals such as J S Trotter W T Stewart Mrs SM Perry N Arledge S L Pace and more.
The Pickens Drug Company secures the Huyler’s candy agency after years of effort, aiming to keep trade home. J N Halum notes their jewelry line from a six year supplier and strong solid gold offerings. Supervisor Craig plans a county warehouse behind The Sentinel office.
The fall farming season nears completion with a large small grain crop. Local residents report on land sales, military enlistment, business activity, health improvements, and farming plans. A pole cat sighting closes the rural roundup with a lighthearted note from a local farmer.
At Fasley on Wednesday afternoon the Pickens County Medical Society elected Dr W A Tripp of Anderson county president and Dr W M Long of Liberty vice president Dr J L Bolt of Hasley secretary and treasurer Shirley of Centrel Sheldon and Algood of Liberty named as censors Dr L L Jameson of Easley chosen delegate to the state convention for the next two years
The Greensboro Realty and Auction Co. to sell all real estate owned by T. D. Harris in Pickens at public auction on December 26. Harris plans to sell to bidders who will improve the town, with a large crowd expected and prizes and a band anticipated for the event.
Mrs. J. H. Louis is improving after illness. Route 3 patrons report many new buggies and wagons purchases. C. W. Yates lost a valuable horse last Sunday. T. S. Porter shipped a barrel of Pickens molasses to Calhoun Georgia last week. A young people’s singing at Andrew Parrott’s home was enjoyed last Sunday. Rev. Sam M. Jones has arrived at the Pickens circuit and stays at the Salem parsonage. He preached at Porter's chapel Sunday to a large attentive congregation. Rob Welborn sold his Ford to a Keesler boy. he misses the old model but enjoys the runabout’s music. Rob and Tom Kelley moved with family from near Staprood’s mill to Robin Lewis place above Mountain Grove church and were serenaded Thursday by local youth. The Kelley inviting guests led to a warm reception and celebration.
Farmers busy with cotton and wheat crops. W A Edens and J D McConnell continue lumber work aiding the community. McConnell of Greenville finds a bride. Lester owns real estate here. Louis Morgan visits Greenville. J M Turner from Dacusville was here. Oyster supper at Peters Creek school house was a success, about two dollars raised for the school. December 1, 1916 ceremony at Rev J Foster county. Adens family moved to Bastoy. Progie siv I. al
The Pickens county Sunday School convention will meet at Liberty Presbyterian church December 1 1916 at 10 A M. Sunday schools are requested to send a delegate. W B Glenn is Secretary and Treasurer.
The Liberty singing convention will meet at the Second Baptist Church in Liberty on the third Sunday in December at 10 oclock. All are invited to attend and bring song books. W P. Christopher, secretary.
Notarized statement details the publication ownership management and major holders for The Pickens Sentinel dated October 1 1916. Gary Hiatt declares publisher editor manager and business manager at Pickens South Carolina with listed owners J McD Bruce R Ki Bruce T J Mauldin I M Mauldin A J Bopes GR Hendricks E H Graig G Hott and CG GW Bowen of Dacusville. No bondholders owning over one percent are noted.
In the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas heirs of Riley F. Porter face sale of a 24 acre Hurricane Township tract bounded by J. M. Childress and I. M. Nations lands. Decretal order signed by Judge T. J. Mauldin directs highest bid at Pickens Court House with terms cash. Administrators Robinson and Owns seek probate leave January 7 to settle Porter estate and obtain discharge.
A local ad promotes available stock including a car of cotton lead meal car of shorts car of Reed oats car of sweet feed and a car of hay and another car of salt. Prospective buyers are urged to visit or call 86 for details.
Vendor offers complete line of new watches with bracelets cameos brooches and other jewelry items. Includes Waterman fountain pens and assorted valk er accessories, aiming to appeal to tastes and preferences during the holiday shopping period.
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