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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
5
Rural column reports on drinking habits and calls for enforcing laws. Notices include Jack M. Looper injured by a mule and local residents returning home to farm. Hunters are urged to visit for rabbit and fox chases with a light editorial jab at the editor.
There will be a box supper and Christmas tree at Maynard school house Friday night December 23. The event invites community members to attend and partake in planned activities.
An entertainment evening is planned for Wednesday night December 21 at the Six Mile Baptist Academy auditorium, with public invitation extended.
F M Rogers died at his home near Pickens on November 15. A Confederate veteran, he served all through the Civil War and was a long time member of Enon Baptist church. He married Matilda Wilson fifty five years ago. Survived by widow three sons and two daughters. Funeral at Enon with Pastor B P Mitchell and Rev T J Davit officiating.
The list names students earning honor roll at Six Mile School across grades including First Grade Garvin Gantt Ruth Gerrett Edna Henson Bertie Lee Henson Aline Mauldin Winford Parrott Bethel Willimon Kate Ferguson Bernice Durham Ruth Mauldin Ruby Winchester Dreva Mae Stewart Henry Brucky Thedore Durham Sam Hunter Second Grade Burnis Alexander Paul Willimon Gertrude Willimon Karl Willmon Cleo Kelley John Hall Third Grade Wayne Garrett Wasley Garrett Leroy Parrott Luther Willimon Mae Stone Fourth Grade Glenn Childs Furman Stewart Inola Willimon Fifth Grade Annie Stephens Annie Davis Cecil Kelley Lessie Henson Sixth Grade Dennis Garrett George Childs Seventh Grade Mickler Lusk Bessie Stephens
Dr and Mrs C W Smith recently moved from Liberty to Greenville where Dr Smith joins the Public Health Service hospital. He had practiced in Liberty for years but health failed due to exposure in France with the army, forcing him to quit general practice for less strenuous duty.
A large gathering celebrated Thanksgiving at Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Robertson’s home with relatives including Mrs. M. I. Bowie and Rev. K. L. Tomason. The group enjoyed preaching by Rev. Temason, a bountiful dinner, and social time before departing with reflections on gratitude and readiness for eternity.
Mrs. Sallie Cannon thanks all who showed kindness during her illness and asks for God's blessing on them.
We express gratitude to those who were kind during our recent sickness and death of our father and husband. May God bless you all in our prayer. Mrs. JF Rowers and Sons.
Mrs. Mattie Clardy of Norris has been ill for weeks but shows improvement. Mrs. Mary Holden visits Norris with her three sons to stay with sister Mattie Clardy. Born November 28, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Debson.
In Pickens Court House South Carolina a decretal order directs sales by Judge Mauldin in January 1922. The Cureton estate sale at Pendleton Avenue and Bowen Street in Pickens covers 66 100 acres with terms cash and buyer pays stamps and recording costs. If conditions aren’t met the property will be resold at buyer’s risk.
News notes that during the recent governors conference in Charleston a reception was held at the Hagood home on South Battery. About twenty five governors from states across the Union attended with their wives and secretaries, highlighting the event as a premier social function.
Thomas Walton stars in THE MAN TAMER a circus romance about a lion tamer who tames a wild young man then falls in love. Also THUNDERBOLT JACK serial part and CUPIDS BRAND western feature with SCHOOL DAYS Lorey Lemon comedy. Plus PENALTY Goldwyn feature with Lon Chaney in a sensational tale of a man with half a body and half a soul seven reels suspenseful drama.
Pickens County ginners reported 21 024 bales of cotton from the 1921 crop, counted to December 1 1921, against 15 083 bales for December 1 1920. The figures include round bales at half value.
Court sale announced by Judge Meminger on October 7 and December 12 1921 with two tracts of Calhoun South Carolina and Pickens County South Carolina real estate to be sold to highest cash bidder at courthouse after notices. Each parcel lists boundaries, prior owners, and payment terms including cash and credit options with recording and revenue stamps to be paid by purchaser. If terms are not met the property will be resold at purchaser’s risk and expense.
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