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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
5
Pickens citizens relay a mix of local items including a December birth, Christmas supper at Bethlehem schoolhouse, and stores observing Christmas. Reports cover visitors, moves, a sheep drove, a county census note, a drug store robbery, and humorous anecdotes about dress length and local characters.
Pickens Presbyterian and Methodist congregations unite for a Christmas celebration at the Methodist church next Saturday at 6 o clock. Carols start at 6 then a tree. all friends invited. Gifts for the tree may be left at the church after 2 pm Saturday.
Miss Rosa Wilson of Central wed Mr. Jessie Wilbanks of nearby area in a ceremony held December 11 at the residence of J. Alonzo Brown N P near Cateechee. The groom works at Tsaqueena Mill and the bride is the daughter of Will and Mrs Wilson. Many friends offer congratulations.
Miss Viola Davis and Mr James League married December 17 at the home of Mrs Anderson Ballew with Rev Anderson of Easley Mill Baptist officiating in the presence of relatives. The couple, daughter of F E Davis and son of Mrs Will League, will reside in Easley.
J J David and Rosa Mae Allgood were married by Rev. R W Moffett of the Pickens colored Baptist church last Sunday. The bride is daughter of Jack Allgood a noted colored citizen near Pickens and the groom works for the waterworks project in town.
Henry Cureton son of Mr and Mrs C I Cureton of Pickens is acting chief of police at Easley. Former chief Guy Jones resigned to take a deputy sheriff position in Greenville.
The Pickens township singing convention meets Pickens Mill church next Sunday at 2 PM to elect officers and hear good singers. W R Lewis, Secretary invites all who can attend.
State of South Carolina Pickens County requires all persons with claims against the county to file them properly probated in the office of J. T. McKinney County Supervisor on or before January 1 1922 per law W L Matheney Clerk of Board
Walter Columbus Edens, Pickens county’s most severely wounded World War hero, died at his parents’ home near Pickens after wounds suffered in France on October 10, 1918 with the 80th Division. He was 26, survived by parents and brothers. Funeral at Coleney Church conducted by Rev. W. C. Seaborn. Interment in church cemetery.
Miss Lila Mott daughter of Mrs. Sarah Mott formerly of Americus Ga married Side Richbourg of Greenville S C in a November wedding at the home of Mrs C S Golden Atlanta Rev Ham of the Baptist Tabernacle performed the ceremony The couple will reside in Greenville The out of town guests included Mr and Mrs W S Richboure Miss Clare Richboure Miss Jewette Greene W S Hornady and W T Feagin
All day singing at Mile Creek Christmas day invites the community to bring filled baskets. Reported greetings note Miss Annie Murphree from the D A R school visiting home folks. Mile Creek school progresses under Professor I S Childress while Will Murphree studies in Demorest.
Mrs. James Kirksey the Pickens postmaster urges early mailing sturdy packaging and clear addressed parcels with recipients name in a corner to ensure on time delivery and safe handling. Mr H C Beazley state welfare official praises Pickens Oconee and Anderson counties as best fixed in the state. People of Pickens express gratitude for their blessings this year.
A box supper and Christmas tree will be held at the Maynard school house on Friday night, December 23.
A community ai box supper will be held at Praters Creek School House Thursday night December 22. The public is invited to attend and share in the event. People are urged to send any news items to the Sentinel.
Weak blood drains strength and vitality while plenty of red cells restore health. A course of Gude's Pepto Mangan adds red cells, improving energy and stamina when taken regularly. The product comes in liquid and tablet forms and has long been prescribed by physicians.
Anderson reports multiple cotton blooms observed by Theo P. Watson and other farmers. This marks the earliest bloom date on record for Vander Son County, with growers noting unusual warmth advancing the season.
Sam B. Craig of Pickens is named chairman of the Red Cross seal sale in Pickens County. Seals are sold at local drug stores to raise funds for tuberculosis relief, with urged use on Christmas packages and holiday mail.
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