Grand and Petit Jurors for Pickens Spring Term Court
Pickens announces the spring term court jurors. Grand jurors drawn from 1915 and 1916 lists include B C Atkinson, W E Hyde, E N Alexander, J Byrd Looper, J T Carey, Joe H Massengale, J O Hughey Irvin Miller, R L Henderson, KR P Prince, A T Winchester, Jas A Smith, Co E Bush, J Landrum Davis, E L Hamilton. Petit jurors named include Frank G Allgood, E H Babb, W T Beasley, Jay H Boggs, W E Sisson, D A Collins, W T Day, Jno B Craig, Jno E Edens, Ben P Ellenburg, Jno F Ferguson, D C Garrett, T N Hays, D A Herd, K F Holladay, T J Keith, Santanaes M L Loggins, A Jack Looper, B C Mauldin, Jno C Meredith, J Charlie McKinney, E N McJunkins Jr, P B McCollum, W R Oats, C F Pace, S A S Porter, J E Rampey, L M Rigdon, Jno A Roper, M B Roe, H C Shirley, J CG Sitton, Claude W Stephens, R T Stewart, Tt H Clinkscales, B A Foster, G R Hendricks, Dave 8 Holder, TV Wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
B. C. Atkinson
W. E. Hyde
E.N. Alexander
J. Byrd Looper
J.T. Carey
Joe H. Massengale
J. O. Hughey Irvin Miller
KR. P
W. R. Oats
C. F.pace
S. A. S. Porter
J. E. Rampey
L. M. Rigdon
Jno
A. Roper
M. B. Roe
H.C. Shirley
J. CG. Sitton
Claude W.stephens
R. T. Stewart
Dots From Dacusville Highlight Local Sheriff Hopeful
In Dacusville area residents back Anderson Looper of Mt Carmel for sheriff with strong local support. Hampton Reese, once of the community now in Plains Georgia, visits and reconnects with old friends. Lucius Thomas and Miss Bess Mauldin spend time with Easley residents. Mrs. John H. Bowen returns home to Greenville after caring for her father Mr. W. J. Ponder since September. Lizzie Hooker of Nashville high school suffers from grippe keeping her from class. Aunt Patsy Mrs. Sam Looper remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Looper
Mt. Carmel
Hampton Reese
Plains
Lucius Thomas
Bess
FE. Mauldin
Easley
John H. Bowen
W. J. Ponder
Greenville
Lizzie Hooker
Ngerville High School
Sam Looper
Patsy
Local Social Notices From Cedar Rock And Vicinity
Community members visit relatives and hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Hendricks Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mesdames Turner Hendricks Vermon Findley and Medlin Joel Miller Mauldin W Wade John Williams Lena Stokes Gilstrap McD Farmer Nascy entries note illnesses with grip and hopes for recovery Mrs Malinda Smith and Mrs McD Farmer are listed as ill Susie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Joel H. Miller
Lena Stokes
Gilstrap
McD. Farmer
Noah O'Shields
Phillips
Malinda Smith
Maxwell Spearman
Laymen's Convention Attendees Return From Columbia
Pickens delegates led by Rev L E Wiggins and Rev J C Bailey attend the large laymen's missionary convention in Columbia. They report strong impressions and plans for talks at tonight's Baptist church prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Columbia
L. E. Wiggins
Messrs
J. T. Taylor
C. E. Robinson
E. H. Craig
Craig
Dave Stansell
Sydney Bruce
Harrison Edens
J. C. Bailey
Liberty
Pickens Presbyterian Church
South
the Baptist Church
Residence Burned at Cureton Mill Near Pickens
The Dock Reese residence at the Cureton mill place near Pickens burned Friday night around 7 o 0 clock. Most household goods were destroyed and the origin is unknown. The family has the sympathy of many in this misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureton
Pickens
Sermons At Six Mile And Local Church News
Rev Whiteside preached engaging sermons at Six Mile over the weekend. Rev Willis was named pastor of Six Mile church. Prayer meetings drew attendees at Guy Ropers. W L Pressley traveled to Greenville. Mr and Mrs Guy Roper hosted Mr and Mrs Guy Presley. Mr Wiggins of Georgia visited his daughter Mrs John A Roper before returning home. Rev C P Abercrombie to conduct Mountain View appointment. Community urged to attend Sunday prayer meeting and bring song books. Perry Durham plans to move to Seneca to enter mercantile business. Mrs Babe Evans shows health improvement. Rainy weather slows farm plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside
Six Mile
Mr. Willis
Six Mile Church
Guy Roper
W. L. Pressley
Greenville
Guy Presley
Mr. Wiggins
Georgia
John A. Roper
C. P
Bishop Denny to Speak Here in Greenville District
The Greenville district Methodists plan a four day church extension campaign led by Dr W F McMurray of Louisville and Bishop Denny of Richmond. They will address seven towns including Pickens and Easley with sessions at Easley on Wednesday March 1 and a dinner at the Methodist church. Bishop Denny will speak in Pickens that evening inviting all adjacent territory to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
W. F. McMurray
Louisville
Bishop Denny
Richmond
Pickens
Easley
Dr. McMurry
Denny
Pickens Singing Convention Recommends Golden Gospel Bells
R L Henderson president endorses the Pickens Township Singing Convention decision to adopt Golden Gospel Bells for this year's song books. The committee selected the volume at the previous year’s meeting and Henderson notes strong demand for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Township
R. L. Henderson
Pickens Convention
U D C Meeting At Mrs Freeman Home
More than twenty ladies attended a U D C gathering at Mrs W B Freeman's home last Friday afternoon with Mrs T J Mauldin presiding. After business and treasurer's report, a literary program on Georgia's famous writers, including readings, followed by music. Four new members were added and a salad course with relishes was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Freeman
T. J. Mauldin
Georgia
Pickens County Corn Club Rules 1916 Guidelines
Rules govern Pickens County Boys Corn Club for 1916. Eligibility under 18. membership required. reading demonstration work. each boy plans own crop and hires help only for land prep. exhibits due in fall to County Superintendent. yield and measure certified with two witnesses. at least one acre cultivated with minimum width. rent and labor charges set by boy. prizes awarded by yield, exhibit, written history, and profit. membership required before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Corn Club
Pickens County
Pickens County Pig Club Rules for 1916 Contests
Pickens County Pig Club sets age limits from 10 to 18 for membership and requires each member to own at least one pig. Members must care for stock personally, track feed and pasture, and weigh pigs on possession. Records must be certified by two disinterested persons and four months of ownership are needed to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Will D Upshaw Lecture At Pickens School House
The citizens of Pickens heard Will D Upshaw known as The Georgia Cyclone. He captivated the audience with humor and offered thoughts of substance. The piece urges education boards to hire him for statewide tours to benefit schools and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Will D. Upshaw
Georgia
Mr. Upshaw
South
State Board of Education
H. Come
Marriage notices from Murphy and Liberty
Married at Murphy by Rev. R. W. Rice Luther Ellenburg and Nina Bryant daughter of Alfred Bryant both of Pickens county. Also married near Liberty by O M McKinney February 6 Walter Balding and Maggie Bagwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Rice
Murphy
Luther
O. M. McKinney
Liberty
Walter Balding
Maggie Bagwell
Death of Ella Hudson 14 at Pickens mill village
Ella Hudson aged 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Hudson of Pickens mill village died Sunday night from double pneumonia. Interment set for Second Saturday. Community extends sympathy as Mr Hudson also battles pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Hudson
J. M. Hudson
Pickens Mill Village
Hudson
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Dave
Holder
Dacusville
Cedar Rock News
Shime
Nyal
R. E. Lewis
Prop
Pickens County Corn Club
Pickens County Pig Club
J. J. Gantt & Co
Picketts County
Ted
Tesday
Wm. Seawright
Big Beaverdam Plantation
Townville
Mel
Seneca
WM. Goldsna
Greenville, S. C
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