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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
4
The Pickens Sentinel, published in Pickens, B.C., 61.50 yearly, edited by Gary Hoitt, reports regional items in a second class mail matter edition. The visible fragment confirms the paper’s ownership, pricing, and post office designation as part of its standard delivery.
The Griffin church began in 1856 as a frame east west structure built for 197 dollars. Early leaders included J. Anthony as first deacon and Thomas Gilly as treasurer, with Rev. Chas Roper as pastor in 1858 and many ministers serving since. The current building, north south oriented, was completed after 1880, and the church now counts about 3800 members with a thriving Sunday School led by M. A. Skelton and Richard Hayes as organist. deacons include S. Gd Dorr and others.
A brief church notice from Secona states that due to bad weather the pastor did not deliver the announced Sermon on the last first Sunday. He plans to preach next Sunday the 19th at 11 a.m. if the Lord willing for all who desire to hear it, reported by PL Mitchell.
The Pickens Sentinel urges county readers to subscribe, promising continued service as campaign year begins. It notes a yearly rate of 1.50 and eight months for 1.00, stating prices cannot be reduced.
An advertisement promotes a no cost opportunity to obtain a $16.00 dictionary for students. Read the notice in this issue to claim the free educational resource.
The message promises money and aid from Tross to cover taxes provisions and clothing. It hints at support for basic needs in uncertain times without specifying sources or terms.
Court of Common Pleas in Pickens County orders two sheriff sales by auction on March 6 1922 to settle debts. Properties include parcels adjoining R F Smith estate and G W Griffin on Rice Creek totaling about 39 1 7 acres and 58 84 100 acres. Cash only with deed taxes stamps and recording fees. noncompliance risks resale.
Local market at Pickens opens with strong turnout as residents seek affordable ties and accessories to manage expenses. Vendors report steady sales while shoppers discuss price cuts and value amid economic strain.
A lost sweater belonging to a man is reported between Pickens and Mr Alf Tanner near Mt Carmel. Return to B B LaBoone's restaurant in Tiekens.
The store announces relocation of furniture and house furnishings to the second floor above the Dry Goods Department. It highlights a cheaper stove range from $17.50 to $25.00 and promotes long lasting Iron King stoves. The shop also features Walk-Over Endicott Johnson shoes Stetson hats and other goods.
By N A Christopher Esquire Probate Judge L J Jewell and J Jewell petitioned for letters of administration of Samuel Jewell deceased. All kindred and creditors must appear at Pickens Court House South Carolina on January 27 1922 at 11:00 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated January 17 1922.
A brief urging schools to obtain the beat dictionary published to improve teaching and library collections. It suggests asking teachers why the dictionary isn’t in use and notes the effort required is a few hours to secure a copy for every school.
The defendant A M Hendricks is summoned to answer the complaint filed February 3 1922 in the Common Pleas Court Pickens County South Carolina. The defendant must serve an answer within twenty days of service to Martin Blythe Craig and Keith attorneys in Pickens. If not answered, the plaintiff will seek court relief. February 8 1922.
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late Samuel Jewell must present the same, duly proven, on or before the 18th day of February, 1922, or be debarred from payment. All persons indebted to said estate must make payment on or before the above date to Lemuel A. Jewell, Samuel A. Jewell, Administrator.
The report notes cross ties at Pickens are selling for 70 cents, a favorable price. Over the past two weeks wagons are delivering the ties to market, indicating rising demand.
A signed notice bans all persons from hunting fishing cutting timber or trespassing on the lands under penalty of law. Names listed include Porter Lathem Boggy Mauldin Nix Murphee Gillesme Brazeale Hitt Haynes Chappell Cooper Nations Allgood Dodson and others.
Court of Probate at Pickens County South Carolina invites creditors to appear February 10 1922 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why administration of Margaret Louella McWhorter deceased should not be granted. Dated January 1 1922 with judge N A Christopher. Also appears unrelated ads for medicine and electrical work.
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