20 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
1
The Sentinel announces it will publish letters from Pickens County soldiers and invites more contributions that will interest the public, promising ongoing coverage of items and correspondence.
Ernest C. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Jones of near Pickens, is reported as now fighting in France with the American Expeditionary Force. At eighteen he earlier served on the Mexican border and was the first Pickens County soldier to land in France. The letter from Ernest dated Nov 14 1917 reflects his service and family notes.
A wartime letter from Libor Clark Smith dated November 12 1917 describes leaving the 16th Infantry for Field Hospital No 13 duty near the first division. He notes posting a future address separately and promises further letters once settled feeling grateful for soldiers life and close to his old regiment. The clipping also mentions several Seaborn O Dell and Bogys family members joining naval and aviation service and Clemson alumni pursuing careers in Liberty.
The Speed Fiend boasts the fastest Lav car in the U S A and offers to tell all about it any time. He hints at his rapid rise from zero to hero and how he allegedly made the Whoozls kill on high, suggesting his speedometer should be inspected.
James P. Carey Jr chairman announces a Legal Advisory Board to assist registrants with the Selective Service Act questionnaire. Board offices will be in Pickens with volunteers available for guidance, and representatives in Easley Liberty and Pickens for those unable to reach Pickens. Registrants must return forms within seven days, by ten o clock, not after one o clock, December 15, 1917.
Mr D I Stansell and Miss Virgie Freeman wed Sunday at 3 30 PM in Rev C I officiating minister’s residence Ambler section. A small group attended then guests traveled to the bridegroom’s father Joe Stansell’s home. Wishing happiness and prosperity to the couple.
Miss Eiflie Gilstrap and Mr Hugh T Myers married at the bride’s parents near Pickens with Rev Jolly presiding. After the ceremony the couple left for the groom’s Greenville county home as friends extend best wishes.
Notice to city taxpayers that ad valorem tax is due to be paid to clerk F P Alexander or police chief H A Nealey. A 1 percent penalty applies if not paid by January 1, 1912. City Mayor M SMitu signs the notice.
Professional notice announces the partnership of McSwain and A P DuBose for legal practice in Greenville South Carolina under the firm name McSwain and DuBose. The Sentinel subscription offer advertises monthly rates of one dollar.
The 1917 Red Cross Christmas Seals cost t cen t each and raise funds to combat tuberculosis locally. The appeal urges buying three times as many this year as war increases TB risk, noting Army medical screenings found thousands of cases. Seals are on sale at Pickens drug stores.
The Sentinel announces new standard rates for fundraising notices such as box suppers oyster suppers bazaars and entertainments. Ads are priced at one cent per word for the first insertion and a half cent per word for subsequent insertions with cash paid at insertion. The paper will not deviate from this rule.
The Sentinel claims to publish more news about Pickens county soldiers and war coverage than any paper. It promotes county and state news, a weekly war review, feature articles for ladies, and claims value at $1.50 for Pickens county readers.
Seventeen white men from Pickens county left Saturday morning December 16 to enter the army at Camp Jackson. Named are Virgil Cisgon Herman Gilstrap B J Hendricks Tommie Oliver John Whitmire Fred Humphries John Peehuff Wylie Hill Thomas Hughes Henry King Claud Kelly John Shirley John Monroe Samuel Harrison Henry McKinney James Cisson Arthur Lander and others.
A wreck on the Southern between Calhoun and Central last Friday morning saw southbound No 43 collide with northbound No 46. Fireman McKenzie and a baggage master were killed. Engineers Tedder and Couch escaped serious injury as passengers aided in fire suppression and rescue. The collision is blamed on the Seneca operator failing to relay orders to the No 46 engineer.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for untiring service the night our house burned. Words cannot express our gratitude to each one. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Hinton.
D W Hiott reports enthusiastic impressions from Billy Sunday sessions in Atlanta last week. Sunday is hailed as a fearless, magnetic preacher with a singular drive to please God and save souls. The events featured stirring singing including two thousand trained Negro voices and southern melodies, described as heavenly.
A winter appeal asks patrons to pre-stamp letters and ecards to ease carrier duties during severe cold. It notes carriers cannot pick up loose coins and asks readers to inform neighbors about the policy for smoother mail service.
In a windy Sunday ceremony on the Blue Ridge, Daniel McD Merck brought a turn to marry Emma Brown widow of Andy Brown. Justice J Alonzo Brown officiated as guests shivered after the celebration.
Mrs J H Durham died November 4 1917 at Six Mile after long affliction. She was laid to rest in Six Mile cemetery November 5 with Rev W C Seaborn and Rev J J Willis officiating. Survived by husband J W Durham and three children P M Durham Lola Cochran and the Six Mile Baptist Church member lived a devout Christian life.
Hattie Mae McAlister aged eleven years and sixteen days died at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs LaFayette McAlister near Central on Friday November 16th after a brief illness. She is laid to rest in Refuge cemetery beside a sister who died recently. She leaves her parents four brothers one sister and many friends who mourn her loss.
Oolenoy December 17 reports the graded school closed for Christmas holidays due to bad weather. Teachers left Saturday for their homes. Local residents A K Edens is indisposed. Mrs Gillespie of Mountain Grove visited her daughter Mrs Ray Lynch who is ill. Several locals from Camp Sevier returned home briefly.
Private Basil Phillips from Camp Sevier visited Cedar Rock weekend. Miss Elizabeth Sanders of Mt. Airy and Miss Maud Reeves of Easley attended church where Rev. K R Saunders gave farewell, Rev. Ben Field chosen for next year. Private H Hendrix from Camp Sevier visited homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. Remus Henderson hosted relatives. A W Singleton killed a 17 month old pig netting 400 pounds. J D Robins returns to Tampa after visiting Cedar Rock.
The tiny baby of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Long is improving with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McClain will move into a new East Main street home for Christmas. Hon. E. P. McCravey of Easley visited Central on business. Snow halted work on the underpass for days. Rabbits are fewer due to the snow. J W Wallace encourages Christmas Red Cross membership to help where needed.
Miss Mary Rowland undergoes an operation at Steedley hospital in Spartanburg and is reported as doing well. Earle Seaborn returns to work in Central with his wife welcomed as residents. The F B Morgan home in Central is sold at auction. J T Gassaway M M Richey and J H Ramseur deer hunt near Brevard, with Tom Patton of Brevard as their host. Roy Gaines, Southern Railway timekeeper, is home briefly as lights are being installed. Rev C A Kirby of the Second Baptist church in Central accepts a call to Greenville Street Church in Spartanburg.
A December Saturday tea at Central hosted by Mrs T M Norris celebrated bride Mrs Henry Earle Seaborn. Guests from nearby towns mingled in a lit lower floor setting with green white decor, wedding bells and blossoms while refreshments flowed from parlor to dining room and library.
The Pickens Township Singing plans a meeting at a side o'clock p m next Sunday with Pickens View to reorganize and elect new officers for next year. All interested singers are urged to attend, and visiting singers are warmly invited. Remember the time. Your President.
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