Fatal Shooting in Pickens County by Wealthy Farmer
In Pleasant Grove Pickens County on December 16 Perry Anders killed Sam Capps with a shotgun near Anders barn. Eyewitnesses Ms Hlise Masters and Carlos Anders testified. Sheriff Roark jailed Anders. inquest returned a verdict of death by gunshot. defense by Carey Carey. Capps leaves a wife and children.
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Avery
Pleasant Grove
Pickens County
Perry Anders
Sam Capps
Mr.Capps
Anders
Capps
J. P. Anders
Carey & Carey
Mr. Capps
Matrimonial matches spell merry season in the county district
A local notice celebrates multiple marriages sealed by officiant J Alonzo Brown with couples from Oconee Pickens Cen tral and Cen tral residents, noting the “miller” mill at Brown’s home keeps turning. The piece hints at regular news coverage from the Sentinel after the new year.
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J. Alonzo Brown
N. P
John Glouse
Oconee County
Lizzie Jones
Pickens County
Thomas Teal
Ida Bell
Central
Man
the Sentinel
Local notes from Route 5 area include mill moves and births
Dear Editor reports W D Simmons moves to John Skelton's roller mill beyond Six Mile to run it next year. Waddy Stephens takes charge of Silas Simmons and G W Brazeale mill for rest of this year and next. Elisha Youngblood buys Henry Townes phone and installs it at home. A baby boy born to Silas Simmons on December 15. Neighbors kill hogs for winter with twelve saved by Waddy Stephens and a 413 pound hog noted. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
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W.D. Simmons
Route 5
John Skelton
Six Mile
Waddy Stephens
Silas Simmons
G. W. Brazeale
Elisha Youngblood
Henry A. Townes
Charles Atkinson
B. C. Atkinson
Holly Springs
Charley
Master’s Vineyard
Andrew Perritt
J.mattie Stewart
L.W. Johnson
Reevet
R H. Lupo
Sentinel
Horace Farmer Hurt In Mill Engine Accident
Horace Farmer suffered a serious injury Saturday at Mr Frank Farmers mill on route 6 Easley when his overcoat caught in a gasoline engine. The coat pulled him into the wheel causing a broken rib and painful bruises. He is reported to be improving this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farmer
Route 6
Easley
Horace Farmer
Mr. Farhe
First Lynching In Oconee's History
Walhalla reports Oconee county's first lynching as Green Gibson was shot near Fairplay. A son and another black man are missing suspected killed. White men W C McClune Paul Marett Woodrow Campbell Logan Ramey wounded. Sheriff to scene. fear of further bloodshed as armed men reportedly prepared for a raid.
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Fairplay
Julius Marett
Georgia
Toccoa
Davis
Pickens County Mobilizes Aid for Belgians in Need
Pickens County residents will contribute to a relief fund for starving Belgians and help fill a free shipping vessel leaving Charleston for humanitarian aid in January. The ship will carry food and clothing for homeless women and children. the effort includes a Christmas service collection at the Baptist church and several committees soliciting nonperishable items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Charleston
Georgia
South
North Carolina
Baptist
Railroad and Express
Thompson Hall Wedding at Pickens Home
Miss Lizzie Belle Thompson married Mr. George Hall in Pickens at the bride’s parents home Tuesday morning at 11. Rev L E Wiggins officiated. The couple, with few close friends present, will reside in Greenville and begin a bridal trip Wednesday morning.
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Pickens
J. L. O. Thompson
Lizzie Belle Thompson
George Hall
L. E. Wiggins
North Carolina
Greenville
Mrs Welker Visits Pickens for Girls Tomato Club Plans
Mrs Welker assistant state demonstration agent for girls canning clubs toured Pickens on Tuesday to spark interest and organize a county club. Despite heavy weather limiting attendance, discussions outlined steps to form a club soon, with twenty four counties already organized.
Notice to Old Soldiers Pension Changes by County Board
The County Board of Commissioners warns that after January 1 pension payments to old soldiers will be discontinued at a rate of 3 dollars per month until further notice.
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Board of County Commissioners
Christmas Tricks at Parsons Store
Go to B. F. Parsons' store for a selection of Christmas tricks and festive items available this season. The ad promotes seasonal amusements and gift ideas for shoppers seeking playful, affordable presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Parsons’ Store
Increased Freight Rates Granted In War Era Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a five percent increase for most railroads from the Atlantic to the Mississippi with exceptions for coal coke and iron ore. The decision, aimed at wartime needs, would add about 30 million dollars in annual revenue. dissenters Hallan and Clements challenged the ruling on legal and moral grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hallan
Clements
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Buffalo
Flittsburg
Charleston
W. Va
Harlan
England Avenge Scarborough Rally Urges Action
London reports suggest Russians retreating while Berlin touts a decisive German victory. Vienna notes fighting in the East with claims of pushes near the Carpathians and Galicia. Plea to avenge Scarborough echoed in London as the war mood intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scarborough
London
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Carpathian Mountains
Krosno
Zaklicyn
Galicia
Piotrkow
Poland
Mexican Bullets Still Flying Near Naco Border
Five bullets from Mexican forces near Naco Sonora struck near shelters built by U S troops on the border. Many shots also fell on U S territory as intermittent fighting continued. Hill’s Carranza forces defending Naco appeared to do most of the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Sonora
United States
Hill
Carranza
Church Commission on Federation Adjourns After Three Days
The Church Commission on Federation adjourned in Atlanta after three days of deliberation with no definite action on amalgamating the Northern and Southern Methodist branches. The commission included three Southern bishops, four Northern bishops, six ministers and six laymen. All sessions were executive. officials said more progress was made than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Methodist Church
Church Commission On Federation
Teach Farmers to Sell in Atlanta Session
Judge E R Kane Texas agriculture commissioner urged establishment of a marketing agent in every state to instruct farmers in scientific marketing of crops. He said the state department’s key work is teaching farmers how to profitably market their harvests at the Association of Agricultural Commissioners of the Southern States annual meeting in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
E. R. Kane
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
Association of Agricultural Commissioners of the
Pleasant Afternoon with Wiginton Family Music
A Pleasant Afternoon in Mountain Springs featured Messrs John Clyde and Hampton Wiginton visiting Mr J J Gentry with cornets violin and Miss Nellie Gentry at the organ. Neighbors joined in singing good songs and enjoying the music. Also noted are visits from John and James Gravley and Frank Stewart returning from Montana for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Clyde
Hampton Wiginton
Mountain Springs
J. Gentry
Clyde
Mr. Wiginton
Nellie Gentry
John and
James Gravley
J. C. Gravley
Frank Stewart
Montana
Mexico Armies Hold Border As U S Delays Ultimatum
Washington reports Brig. Gen Bliss sent to President Wilson details of the Naco standoff. Mexican generals Maytorena and Hill pause firing to avoid drawing border fire as talks continue. Officials fear no decisive action until a full understanding is reached.
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Washington
Garrison
Wilson
Bliss
Naco
United States
Arizona
Gutierrez
General Maytorena
Carranza
Hill
Maytorena
Russians Retreat Across Galicia and Poland Fronts
London reports the Russian army pulling back along the entire Galicia and Poland front. Vienna issues the statement as Petrograd dispatches hint Russians will re position to better meet Austro German offensives. Military analysts say delaying a menace to German soil may favor Russia by fighting nearer home.
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London
Galicia
Poland
Vienna
Petroograd
Carpathians
Prussian
Russia
Admiral Fiske Sees Navy Needs and Aircraft Threats
Rear Admiral Fiske told the House Naval Committee that five years are needed to lift the U S Navy to peak efficiency. He cited shortages in aircraft mines scout cruisers torpedo craft submarines and trained personnel and warned of possible bomb drops on New York within 500 to 600 miles. He noted one foreign navy excels in gunnery due to better practice opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Washington
United States Navy
Fiske
House Naval Committee
Bureau of Operations
General Board
Naval Institute
New York
Falk Aground Near San Blas Coast With Low Cargo
Norwegian steamer Falk lies ashore on the San Blas coast near Diablo for several days. Advices say the vessel has little cargo and no passengers aboard, with the position considered dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Falk
San Blas
Diablo
Lions Run Rampant in New York Theater Escape
Six trained lions escaped from a stage cage at an East Eighty sixth Street theater and charged into a mainly female and child audience causing panic. A lioness named Alice fled into a crowded street. police shot and fatally wounded Sergeant Daniel Glenn as officers battled the beasts, with two other officers slightly wounded.
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New York
Alice
Daniel Glenn
Germans Make Big Raid Swift Cruisers
London reports a German squadron attacked Hartlepool Whitby and Scarborough. Casualties reach 110 with 31 dead as civilians and soldiers suffer. churches gas works and hotels damaged while towns burn. Hostile ships slip away into fog after coast guard engagement.
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London
England
Hartlepool
Tees
Whitby
British War Office
Scrabrough
Balmoral
Scarborough
Carranza and Villa Clash In Early Battle Near Torreon
The El Paso report describes the first major clash between Carranza and Villa forces near San Pedro de las Colonias east of Torreon. About 5,000 Carranza troops under Colonel Alfonse Vasquez fight a slightly larger Villa army amid heavy artillery. Carranza aims to seize Torreon and cut Villa’s northbound links. Multiple movements echo a wide northern theater shift with reinforcements from Mexico City and Sonora advancing toward Juarez.
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el Paso
Carranza
Villa
San Pedro de Las
Torreon
Coahulla
Alfonse Vasquez
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
General Hill
Sonora
Juarez
Coahuila
Sierra Blanca
Texas
Goethals Again Asks for Fleet
Panama. Governor Goethals cables Secretary Garrison urging destroyers for canal ports to preserve neutrality. He says he cannot prevent use of the canal and Panaman ports for communication and that these ports are being used for that purpose. He believes destroyers are needed at canal ports as at other American ports to prevent breaches.
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Goethals
Panama
Garrison
Canal
Colonel Goethals
Panaman
Washington Trade Figures Show U S Deficit Rises
Washington reports foreign trade data for November with a US balance of 79 299 417 dollars. October’s balance was 56 620 650 and September 316 341 722 while August showed 19 400 406 against the United States. November exports total 205 766 424 and imports 126 467 007, with cotton exports down about 71 000 000 from November 1912.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Bitter House Feud Over Post Office Reform Rule
Washington heated two day clash in the House as Heflin and Moon traded sharp exchanges over post office reform amendments. A rule limiting postmasters salaries and rural service changes was approved after a clash with Moon accusing railroad influence. Moon and Heflin briefly threatened each other before colleagues intervened. Moon later withdrew offensive language and apologized for the heat of debate.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Moon
Tennessee
House
Representative Moon
Mann
Ragsdale
South Carolina
Webb
North Carolina
Small Gains and Losses in Western and Eastern Fronts
Allied operations report gains near Nuve Chapelle and a British trench recapture. East Indian forces advance toward Richbourg l’Aveuve, while German counterattacks occur. Lihons tragedy noted as annihilation of a German column. Petrograd says German crossings repulsed on the Vistula. fighting near the Bzura. Austria claims success at Limanowa with thousands of Russians captured. Emperor William visits wounded at Potsdam.
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Nuve Chapelle
Richebourg l’Aveuve
Lihons
Petrograd
Vistula
Poland
Bzura
Germany
Berlin
Austria
Limanowa
Gallicia
William
Fotsdam
Army Gets All Asked For Washington
The army appropriation bill totals 101000000 with a 15000 special fund for U S military observers in Europe. The War Department estimate guided the bill and Chairman Hay said they gave practically all requested for ammunition and defense materials. A 25 regiment army increase was proposed by Rep Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Military Committee
United States
Europe
War Department
Hay
Anthony
Subscriptions Renewed Amid Large Last-Week Turnout
A surge of renewals occurred last week as many subscribers renewed their subscriptions. The message expresses gratitude while noting some ongoing renewals are still in progress and awaiting completion.
Address Change Request Requires Both Old and New
A subscriber requests that both the old and new paper addresses be provided when changing delivery. Without listing the former address the name may not be located by the service. This practice helps ensure accurate mail routing and prevents missed deliveries.
Notices Printed on Cloth for Gale At This Office
Notices printed on cloth describe a gale warning issued by the office. The message outlines the expected storm impact, safety guidance, and the authority issuing the alert. Residents are urged to follow official instructions and monitor updates.
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Gale
All Gummed Up Oiney W Weave Laments Stamp Bill
Sedgwick County Kans Pantograph writer Oiney W Weave voices frustration with a new bill after describing how he has licked stamps for payments, rent, mortgage, and telegrams to show respect for the country's will but expresses desire to lick the man who introduced the bill.
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Oiney W. Weave
Sedgwick
Kan
Two Marriages and a Death at Libel
Sunday December 6 at 4 o clock a marriage was held at Mrs Emma Boggs home uniting Christine Boggs to Henry M Smith both of Liberty Dr J Fant of Atlanta will speak at Liberty on Sunday December 27 at 11am at the Presbyterian church and 7pm at the Baptist church with an afternoon talk at Norris Baptist church Walter Rampey died December 14 after services by Rev W M Walker he was a local resident and left a husband six children one brother and three sisters with deep sympathy from the community
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Emma Boggs
Christine
Henry M.smith
Liberty
Miss Boggs
Mr. Smith
G. E. Hooper
Sallie Hooper
John Boyce Fowler
Pelzer
J. Fant
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Norris Baptist Church
Mr. Fant
Walter Rampey
W.M. Walker
J. A. Gary
Marriages at Salem Notice of Two Local Weddings
Marriages at Salem report nuptials performed by Magistrate P. L. Greene at the Moody home in Salem uniting Miss Alice Whitmire and Fred Whitmire of Jocassee. A second ceremony at Rev. Abercrombie in Salem unites Miss Ida Holden and J. H. Smith on a Sunday afternoon, with the pastor presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Greene
B. J. Moody
Salem
Alice Whitmire
Fred Whitmire
Jocassee
The Battle To Win ANSAS and Diversified Farming
A persuasive appeal describing the shift from cotton to diversified crops as key to South prosperity. It urges readers to join The Progressive Farmer in a “great battle” for independence, pledging a wartime bargain price of $1.50 for the two papers and urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansas
South
Southland
Local Reader Enlists for Great War Support
A Pickens Sentinel publisher notes a reader pledging to join the nation's war effort and sending $1.50 for a full year of The PiCh and The Progressive Farmer, signaling patriotic contributions and subscription requests.
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Thompson-Hall
Eastern Railroads
Ber
General Bliss
Julius Kahn
Kahn
California
The
National Defense League
Scarborough and Hartlepool
Actu
Dacusville Camp
R. P. Thomas
C. C
J. J. Ponder
Adv
P. L. Jones
J. A. Friddle
Hoor Thomas
H. L. Looper
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