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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
2
An editorial from Pickens South Carolina on December 21 1911 urges readers to celebrate Christmas with good behavior and sobriety. It warns against alcohol and drunkenness causing accidents and murders and questions readers about future harm, urging caution for husbands, wives, and families.
A heartfelt tribute notes the first Christmas without Mary Bowen Robertson. It laments the family’s grief and recalls her cheerful presence, loving deeds, and the hope of reunion in the afterlife read by her husband and family.
The Pickens County Sunday School Association met at Liberty Presbyterian church on December 6 for its fourth annual convention. Notable speakers included Prof. J. M. Hancock and ex Gov Ansel. A new Men's Bible Class Parade led by ex Gov Ansel closed stores for the event. Officers were elected for the coming year and the group urged financial support to grow for 1912.
Citizens balk at a proposed $70 million annual tax increase to fund internal improvements. Democrats question the impact on public building and river and harbor projects, noting the expansion would burden expenditures and hamper passage of key South funded programs.
Varied notices include Craig Bros. seeking 30 bushels white multiplying onions at $1 per bushel, land inquiries via J. R. Ashmore The Land Man, sale of two boys about 7 years old, jewelry offerings from H Syiwer Easley, Cameron property sale in Pickens, Santa at store promotions, Brevard Mills miller position, WANTED peas for cash, and toy selections at Pickens Drug Co.
All persons indebted to me are urged to settle before January 1. Accounts unpaid by that date will be turned to a magistrate for collection. J L Bour MD.
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