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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
3
The piece argues that strong, decisive action beats waiting for New Year promises. It cites Goethe on seizing the moment and notes many fail because they lack absolute determination. Minor daily frictions often derail attempts at reform, returning a person to their old habits.
A thoughtful reflection on common New Year resolutions and procrastination. The piece urges choosing one attainable goal, avoiding excessive aims, and embracing patience and present action to avoid wasted efforts. It cites Horace and Carlyle to emphasize immediate, sensible progress.
The article discusses how a well set up officer exerts a strong martial aura on observers and troops. It outlines the Legion’s role as a stiffener of other units, its campaigns from Crimea to Dardanelles, and the mix of foreigners and locals in its ranks. It notes recruitment norms, appearance rules, and career paths within the Legion.
The state supreme court, sitting en banc, upheld the constitutionality of bonds totaling 1.25 million by Richland County for road improvements and 950 thousand by Greenville County for similar purposes. A second suit challenges Richland flotation, currently before the master in equity after reference from the court of common pleas. The earlier suit, the friendly suit, named John W. Lillard as plaintiff, with J R Hopkins leading a citizens committee opposing the net.
The executive committee of the Columbia Laymen's Missionary convention plans statewide organization to maximize lay church attendance at the February 6 to 9 gathering in Columbia. W. B. West chairs the registration committee and county chairs are listed across Abbeville to Union with local leaders named.
A large early morning fire razed the Souls-Baker Company's store and the Halcyon hotel in Lake City. The total loss on both properties is estimated over 50 000 dollars with 25 000 dollars insured.
The body of Wannie Blackwell, 12, daughter of Andy Blackwell of Mc Millan's store, remains unrecovered after drowning in Obed creek. It is believed she was washed into the North Pacolet River days ago.
Governor Manning along with W W Long D L Lewis Bright Williamson and other dignitaries visited Dovesville high school and the Antioch Industrial school in Darlington county. John J Carmack of The State returns after a illness related absence the first in 43 years. Cooper and Bendhelm of the US Department of Labor left Piedmont after aiding textile strike mediation. Union resident William A Rice leads naval academy exams with George C Carrington of Spartanburg and John Perry of Greenville scoring in the Spartanburg district.
Charleston's new mayor Tristram Hyde, sworn in with 24 aldermen, pledged firm enforcement of laws and cooperation with citizens. The ceremony, led by Recorder Theodore D. Jervey, featured orderly oaths, reception of keys, and a call to unite with state and other regions for moral and educational uplift.
A large two story negro graded school building in Florence burned after a roof fire started from a defective area. About 1,600 children were safely marched out in a rapid fire drill. The structure housed 16 classrooms and was insured for 10,000 with 1,000 on furniture.
Citizens in Greenwood county section who oppose the proposed McCormick county vote have through attorneys filed protest arguing Gov Manning lacked power to call the election. They contend the new county would violate the ill shaped county act and that elections should not occur more than every four years, noting an election was held last year.
William P. Holland, longtime Atlantic Coast Line engineer, died from injuries after leaping from a second story infirmary window. He had suffered a long ailment and had been sent for treatment when the act precipitated his death. Holland, a native of Anderson County, worked for the railroad for many years.
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