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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
Obituary notice mourning Elizabeth Bowen, daughter of R Edward and Mary E Bowen. She died after a brief illness, was laid to rest at Liberty in a winter scene, and is described as an angel child whose soul is released to heaven.
James Earle Hagood born April 23 1859 in Old Pickens died November 18 1916 in Easley S C. He served as elder of Easley Presbyterian Church and was active in the church and Sunday school. Survived by widow Dora Folger and son Ben F Hagood. interment noted by church session.
Dayton school honors roll for December lists students by grade. First Grade includes Queenie Burrus Rema Burrus Elizabeth Couch. Second Grade Ruth Couch. Third Grade Lola Tompkins May Tanner Clarence Tompkins Carl Tanner. Fourth Grade Bessie Burrus Bertha Burrus. Fifth Grade Roy Burrus Priscilla Findley Clyde Tompkins. Sixth Grade Willie Burrus. Seventh Grade True Tompkins Della Thompson. Eighth Grade Vernon Leslie. Principal Ada H Miller. Assistant Gertrude Foster.
Joel Miller of Easley releases full correspondence with John Gary Evans chairman of the South Carolina State Democratic Executive Committee. Evans denounces fraud charges in Manning nomination while Miller argues the committee hid affidavits and refused to hear evidence. The exchange accuses bias, secrecy, and manipulation in the 1916 primary and ends with Miller defending Manning’s contested victory.
Hon W E Findley son of Mr and Mrs J B Findley born in Pickens county May 20 1881. He earned AB 1905 AM 1907 and studied law under Julius E Boggs admitted 1908. Married Essie Earle 1909 with three children. A farmer and lawyer described as honest able and a strong advocate for high standards in law and public service. He is a great grandson of Col W Elbert Wel born and shares a fondness for horseback riding.
Luther W. Pickens eldest son of Mr and Mrs William H Pickens born in Anderson county about forty years ago grew to manhood in Easley. He is a well educated merchant and a cousin of Gen Pickens and Gov Pickens. He married Esther Johnson of Easley. she died years ago leaving one son. He has lived in Macon Georgia and Kansas City area and is popular, elected in the first primary to public service. He is trusted to look after Pickens County interests along with Senator W T O’Dell.
Six Mile reports Reverend Stringfield preached a very instructive sermon last Sunday. He and his family plan to move soon to our village, and locals extend a welcome. Garcie Lee, ill with measles while at Greenville College, is cared for by his mother Mrs. Lee in Greenville. Speedy recovery hoped for. S E Mauldin and family will move to Mountain View soon. Lawrence Dillard, Rahama school teacher, visited his homefolks last Sunday. George Kennemar of Reeds Springs Mo returns home after weeks with relatives.
The Norris school announces its November honor roll with students from all grades. First Grade includes Helen McWhorter Frank Clardy George Clardy Ruby McQueen. Advanced First Grade lists Henry Entrekin Lance McWhorter Grace Kirby. Second Grade features Rosa Bell Rice Lottie Alexander Edward Bowen Bud Johnson. Third Grade lists Clyde Entrekin Minnie McQueen Pauline Gaines Lizzie Blackersby Louise Boozer Annie Belle Entrekin Raymond McWhorter. Fourth Grade names Catherine Bowen Bessie Baker Pearl Owen Ruby Owen James Dunn. Fifth Grade names Cecil Young Alton Mullinax Norene Johnston. Sixth Grade lists Lizzie Entrekin Lillian Johnston J. P. Garvin Huston Alexander Olive Alexander. Seventh Grade lists John Entrekin Ellen Tate Eunice Baker Clifton Mullinax. Eighth Grade Lola Baker. Ninth Grade Willie Kelley Garland Leppard. Tenth Grade Josie Garrett. L. E. Kirsy, Principal.
Pickens Mill note recounts December 9 entertainment in the new school auditorium featuring a farce Packing the Missionary Barrel performed by Ellen Adams Essie Evatt Clovie Evatt Pearl Swayngham Bessie Parsons Leona Swaygham Katie Pace Lithia Pace Mamie Porter and Esther Edens. A chicken debate by Joe Bagwell Charley Johnson Clarence Holder and Elford Porter drew praise along with band music. The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union met. teacher Mrs C Se Watson died the day before. George D Brown mill schools supervisor visited. Lois Pace ill with pneumonia.
The Sentinel records a broad batch of new subscribers and renewals. Names include Ir W Pickens J M Dodson J N Jones G C Chastain W P Sidewell J T Adama CL Ragsdale J N Ragsdale J N Gil strap HS Rampy J H Porter J R Porter S N Bolding G O Simmons J P Stephens C E Dalton J Dandon J J Cantrell W R Merek WI Dacus Mrs Ina Dacus R IS Whitlock Oscar McDonald J'T Turner J A Mullinix Jesse M Bolding J 'T Atkinson D W Brent RA Mauldin Mitchell Chapman Robi Gillespie Butler Smith H I Miller S A Roper Ray Lynch. Renewals include GR Grant AW Bhissengine coli das A Edens Jake Gillespie 4 Pressley MG Loope MT Smith St Arnold 1 Mauldin Mrs J R Porter CM Mauldin AP Alexander JR Burgess Mrs Licena Riggins W oS Slayones Rev WO Seaborn rank Roemond Robi Stewart Mrs EM Jones WA White P T Nelson C W hunter AP Dubose WoT Crane Mrs JN Morgan W I Mienburg J A Varsous J Aiken WB Hester Isaac Nimmons Wb Nimmons 14 Chastain Jd Chagman
The Easley Progress notes December 1916 weddings across Pickens and surrounding towns. Couples include Miss Minnie Watson with W J F Smith, Miss Agnes Fortner with J C Connor, Miss Janet Couch with Wyatt Farr, and Miss Lillie Nix with Grady Reece. A double ceremony at Pickens courthouse united Fannie Gunter with John Taylor and Owie Wyatt with William Stansell. Other weddings include Bessie Dickard with David I Pressley and Viola Herd with W A Cothran. The report highlights family ties and community celebration across Central Greenville Liberty Easley and Mountain View.
A Liberty special notes the town becoming a dairying hub with five active dairies led by the Dairy and Stock Farm operated by H. C. Shirley. The farm covers about 700 acres, lies a mile and a half from town, hosts 60 cattle including many Jerseys, and uses a steam engine for cream separators and pumping.
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