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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
Florence county reports a hog cholera outbreak causing estimated losses of 10600 pounds. A Jones club has launched recent initiatives and a legislature may appoint a committee to investigate the claims. One man south of hogs remains affected.
The article notes lawmakers shy away from legislative sessions and discusses a bill to replace hanging with the electric chair in the state penitentiary. It suggests broader adoption of electric chair methods elsewhere and predicts sheriff offices may gain importance once the law takes effect.
Senator Mauldin introduces a bill to fix a time bound for future examinations by the county treasurer and supervisor. The measure aims to stop fruitless investigations that have cost Pickens County hundreds of dollars in recent years.
A new four year agricultural college scholarship will be awarded to deserving young men residing in counties traversed by the Southern lines south of the Potomac and Ohio rivers and east of the Mississippi. The fund will be financed by the Southern company and details will be announced after college officials are consulted.
On February 2 the Six Mile community mourned the death of Mrs Keel Yates after a brief illness. Dr Black attended to her but could not save her. Her funeral was held in Six Mile Cemetery the following day. Rev A E Brown will lecture at Six Mile on February 9 at 11 a m to support the local school. Evangelist W M Walker is ill with lagrippe. Miss Olga Richardson visited Mile Creek last week. Corie Kennemar of Central R 2 spent Saturday with her sister Mrs M A Evans. D E Garrett visited the Cheohee area last week. D D Winchester of upper Pickens county visited Perrin Prince’s. Corie and Bettie Kelley stayed with Mr and Mrs A White at Wolf Stake recently.
A letter argues farmers should cut cotton acreage by one fourth, questions fairness in shared reductions, and promotes local factories to use cotton. The writer favors slower marketing to avoid low prices, notes reliance on hog and hominy, and urges shared effort among farmers to improve prices and stability.
The twelve drafts in the state show 2279 persons charged with crime with 1449 convictions 235 not guilty and 353 nol pros. Among these 215 were charged with murder 77 convicted with mercy recommended and 1122 not guilty with 47 no bills.
A lingering remark criticizes men and boys seen in groups on Sundays, accusing them of idleness and wandering instead of attending preaching services. The comment notes similar behavior on fair Sundays, suggesting widespread social laxity during morning hours.
A reader recalls opposition to an anti gambling bill aimed at the Charleston race track. The writer notes gambling was more widespread elsewhere and praises restraint while critiquing other speakers. The piece reflects regional attitudes toward gambling and legislative action.
Mr. diter extends gratitude for support during the eleventh hour and after the death of his wife. He thanks Dr. Woeedrnif and Dr. Porter for their kind attention.
A fragment hints at a ceremony in Pinley of the South where Nya Beach tours or ships may be involved. The text suggests a scholarly gift or package offered to attendees, with local villagers and officials nearby.
Heath Bruce Morrow Co ships a solid car of five hundred bushels of Pickens county corn to Williamston via Pickens and Southern Railroads. County yields were high last year and farmers now average 50 to 100 bushels per acre. Corn price stands at 75 cents per bushel with strong profits. County corn praised as top quality and linked to bread safety from pellagra fears.
A courteous appeal urges all Sunday schools in Pickens county to send delegates to the April State Convention in Greenwood. It calls for Central township meeting on March 2–3 at the Baptist church and asks executive committee attendance in Central at 2 PM. The writer plans school visits and asks timely, advance notices for arranged dates.
A representative body of farmers and business men gathered in Pickens county courthouse to discuss the cotton situation and actions for the coming year. Resolutions urged banks to follow the law by lending money at no more than 8 percent annual interest to ease scarce funds.
Notice is given that I will apply to J B Newberry Esq Judge of Probate for Pickens county South Carolina on March 7 1912 at 11 oclock for leave to make final settlement of the estate of W L Ellis deceased and obtain discharge as Administratrix of said estate Feb 14 Mr Dela Ellis Administratrix
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late W R Anders must present them duly proven on or before March 15 1912 or be debarred from payment and all persons indebted to the estate must pay by that date to the undersigned February 13 J P Anders Administratrix
State and county notice citing J H Smith for letters of administration of the estate of Adeline Bramlet Smith. Court of Probate at Pickens requires kindred and creditors to appear February 22, 1912 at 11:00 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated February 6, 1912. J B Newbery JP Bag.
All persons holding claims against the estate of Jue W.jL Elis must present them duly proven on or before March 7, 1912 or be barred from payment. Debtors to the estate must pay within the same period. Signed by Fous 3 Mos. Della Elis, Administratrix.
The estate of the late Columbus Gritfin requires proof of same duty by March 15, 19 2 or be debarred from payment. All persons indebted to the estate must pay by the same date to JR J Anthony administrator.
Summons in a 1912 Pickens County case requires defendant to answer the complaint within twenty days. The complaint was filed January 6 1912 and is on file with Carey and Carey, plaintiff attorneys.
The article argues that fish based ammoniates last longer and boost yields, comparing ready mixed fertilizer from Anderson Fertilizer Co to home mixed products. It claims stable composition, regularity, and cost efficiency, urging farmers to switch for higher cotton yields and better crops across seasons.
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