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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
4
A flurry of local chatter touches Liberty county politics and liquor arrests in Spartanburg. References to Proctor A Bonham as a potential governor candidate stir county loyalties, with calls for support to Pickens County. The piece blends civic humor, disjointed notes, and appeals for charitable fundraising to aid a campus initiative.
A humorous quip links a dropped turkey platter to a satirical map of world crises. The joke suggests a playful misreading of geopolitical trouble as a culinary mishap, referencing continents in a sweeping, tongue in cheek analogy.
A religious reflection on why Christmas is observed, focusing on God’s gift of His Son and peaceful, sober celebration. It urges worshipful thoughts, avoiding revelry, and emphasizes charity and faith in Jesus for a heavenly reward. The piece contrasts this with secular excess and promotes reverent observance.
Gary Hiatt of The Pickens Sentinel argues the nation needs more fresh wear and fewer fresh faces, urging renewed focus on enduring outfits and practical attire over flashy appearances.
Pickens Hardware and Grocery Go offers oranges apples candies and nuts along with other goods for shoppers. The store advertises a broad assortment of fruits snacks and grocery items in a local market setting.
John H. Miller of Fusley South Carolina urges directors and stockholders of lines serving Pickens Easley and Liberty to hold county meetings. He asks each outgoing line to designate a local representative and to vote on a meeting site, preferably Easley or Pickens. He provides contact number Easley 3503 and asks for replies noting preferred meeting location.
Clerk Boggs asks all paper holders to collect documents in his office before January 1 LMT to ensure ownership passes to his successor.
Mrs John Wickersham of Russellville Pennsylvania, in her eighties, was frail and underweight. After taking Vinol, she recovered strength and energy, enabling her to resume simple housework. Pickens Drug Co. and other leading South Carolina stores stocked Vinol.
Pickens County Auditor states the office opens January 1 and remains open until February 20 1917 to receive fiscal year 1917 returns. A 50 percent penalty will apply to all personal property not listed by the deadline. The auditor will work full time and cannot make usual rounds during February.
Readers debate returning to earlier Sunday mail times while noting a trial period. Postmaster Jennings advises avoiding Christmas seal placement on the address side and urges secure sealing, clear addressing, and early mailing to prevent lost mail during the rush. Mrs. C. E. Watson of Greenville, 63, longtime Baptist Woman's convention leader, dies after a day of illness, mourned in Pickens County.
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