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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
3
The piece surveys winter outerwear emphasizing fur coats, wraps, and accessories for women. It highlights long and short coats with large collars, sports furs, and luxurious materials like Hudson seal and Siberian squirrel, noting practical details such as wide cuffs, silk braids, and tassels.
A Biblical lesson outlines Jesus warnings against greed and trust in wealth. It contrasts the foolish man who hoards riches with God’s care for all creation and urges seekers to prioritize the kingdom of God and readiness for the Lord’s return.
A scripture verse from Philippians 8 11 conveys the desire to gain the knowledge of Christ Jesus and to attain resurrection. The passage emphasizes counting all things as loss compared to the excellency of knowing Christ.
A dramatic aside notes an abundance of ravens this morning as spoken by Talmage. The lines evoke biblical imagery and a sermonistic cadence.
A biblical quotation from Psalm 76 1 proclaims that God is known everywhere with His name praised in Judah and Israel. The line highlights universal reverence for divine name and local pride in spiritual heritage.
In Easley Loan & Trust Co. v Stansell and others a decretal order directs a January 1 1923 cash sale at Pickens Court House. The tract in Liberty Township containing 56 3 4 acres lies by J T Looper Wm Porter R N McCollum Walter Turner and W B Hester and was conveyed to J O N Stansell by J B Jameson and John E Craig. Purchaser pays papers revenue stamps and recording fees. If not compliant the property will be resold at risk and expense of prior buyer.
The column lists visits and family gatherings in Easley Central and Greenville. Mr and Mrs J T Turner of Easley, Mr and Mrs J H Nix of Central, and other relatives as well as Miss Bessie Smith and Miss Pearl Scruggs are noted. Preaching at Lawrences Chapel last Sunday was very good.
Seventh Grade students Lois Nations Velma Smith Clyde Duckworth J T Ellenburg Grayden Ramsey named for Academic Honors. High Grade recipients include Homer Nations Walter Nations Coda Nations Ralph Riggins Dalton Smith Enid Robertson Mae Stancil Margie Stancil. Ninth Grade lists Vera Bolding and Roy actions.
Farmers report plowing in the district amid damp cloudy weather. Mina Gladys Lewis teaches school. Mrs. Colonel Lewis of Anderson and her son visit daughter Mrs. Bowie. The Stansells welcome a baby girl. Rev. Fowler from Anderson preaches at Eastatoo. A Mountain road is under work. W H Grant family relocates near Pickens. Rev. Holcombe to lead as pastor next year. Preaching days set for the first Saturday and Sunday. Look out Santa is coming soon.
Mr and Mrs D E Bump of North Lewisburg Ohio are guests of Dr and Mrs Geo D Cureton. They plan to spend Christmas here and then visit Florida for a while.
By virtue of Act No 38 section 27 the sheriff of Pickens County will sell to the highest bidder in front of the court house at Pickens on Friday December 29 1922 at 11 oclock a m One Buick Six Roadster Motor No 666756 the automobile seized for illegal transportation of alcoholic liquors on December 8 1922. Terms cash. R R Roark Sheriff Pickens County December 8 1922.
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