Farmers Hear Fertilizers and Home Economics Talk
About a hundred farmers met in Pickens court house on Saturday to hear lectures on fertilizers and home economics. Rev L E B Wiggins opened with prayer, T A Bowen presided, Barton spoke on fertilizers and cover crops, McCravery spoke on home economics, and A M Morris gave a practical summary of local farmer cooperation on fertilizer purchases.
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Pickens Court House
L. E B. Wiggins
T. A. Bowen
Barton
RE. P. McCravery
A. M. Morris
Court sessions slated in Pickens next week
General sessions court will convene in Pickens on Monday February 22 with Judge Devore presiding. An extra heavy docket includes three murder cases LL Hendricks for Henry Brock, Perry Anders for Sam Capps, and Ag new for a separate killing, about eight liquor cases and other matters likely to extend beyond the week.
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Court of General Sessions
Pickens
Devore
Ll.hendricks
Henry Brock
Perry Anders
Sam Capps
Negro Agnew
Death of Jeptha Sherman in Columbus Ohio
A sad death report from Columbus Ohio notes Jeptha Sherman son of J T McAlister died February 9 in a military hospital from cerebro meningeal illness He had gone to enlist in the United States army and was buried in Columbus the following day He was twenty years old and his family and community mourn his loss seeking divine comfort.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jeptha Sherman
J. T. McAlister
Carmel Presbyterian Church
United States Army
icAlister
Pickens Boys Join Army Enlistment Highlighted
Many men are applying at the army recruiting station in Greenville for U S army enlistment. Recently joined are Pickens residents Fralo M Griffin Dacusville John C Stedman Easley Gartrell Bowling Pickens and Aaron D Boggs Calhoun.
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Army
Greenville
U. S. Army
Pickens
Fralo M. Griffin
Dacusville
John C. Stedman
Easley
Gartrell Bowling
Aaron D. Boggs
Calhoun
Missionary Conference Planned by Pickens Association
The executive committee of the Pickens Association plans a missionary conference at Pickens Baptist Church on the second Sunday in Efordh. The goal is to coordinate state, home, and foreign missions with active participation from all churches, urging each to send representatives. Ex. Cowmarree.
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Pickens Association
Pickens Baptist Church
Efordh
Cowmarree
Liberty Singing Convention At Maplecroft Mill
The Liberty Singing convention will meet at the Maplecroft mill on the third Sunday in February. Everyone is urged to bring music and be ready to enjoy a lively gathering. Rocers, Sec Treasurer.
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Liberty Singing
Willimeet
Maplecroft Mill
Liberty
Everybo
U S
Rocers
Sec
Treas
Germany Seeks Food Shipments Under Conditional War Rules
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff pressed for uninterrupted civilian food imports while reiterating Germany’s war zone policy as retaliation for Britain’s actions. Officials noted the U S note allows sinking only after passenger evacuation and stresses humanitarian aims to prevent anti American sentiment.
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Washington
State Department
Count von Bernstorff
Bryan
Lansing
Ao Department
Ris
Sara
Germany
England
London
United State
England Celebrates Victory Amid War Flags Debate
London reports Britain praising air raid successes over German positions in Belgium as Europe watches American notes to Britain and Germany. Britain warns merchant ships to use neutral flags only in emergencies while Germany cautions neutrals about visiting listed waters after January 18.
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Great Britain
London
Berlin
East Prussia
Field Marshal von Hindenberg
England
Belgium
Europe
Germany
The
Hague
Serbian fortress Semendria blown up by explosion
Berlin reports via wireless from Sayville that Italian papers say the Serbian fortress of Semendria was destroyed when its powder magazine exploded after Austrian artillery bombardment. A second brief notes smallpox in Kanawha County Jail with four cases and seven prisoners moved to Moundsville prison for isolation.
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Berlin
Sayville
Semendria
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
State
Moundsville
Albanians Cross Serbian Frontier Forcing Withdrawals
Reuters dispatch from Nish, Serbia, reports a large Albanian force crossed the Serbian frontier into the Prisrend department, causing Serbian troops and local authorities to withdraw.
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London
Prisrend
Reuter
Nish
Serbia
Cotton Cargo Sailed from Wilmington to Liverpool
The Greek steamer Ellin cleared Wilmington for Liverpool with 5,550 bales of cotton loaded locally. She had arrived from Savannah with a port cargo to complete loading.
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Wilmington
N. C
Ellin
Liverpool
Savannah
Battle at Castano Washington Defeats Carranza Forces
Enrique C. Llorente, a Washington representative of General Villa, reports from Piedras Negras that Villa troops defeated Carranza forces at Castano, 18 miles south of Monclava. The advisory signals Villa momentum in the region.
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Washington
Enrique C. Llorente
Villa
Piedras Negras
Carranza
Castano
Monclava
Food Scarce at Tampico Reported by Tampico
Washington reports to the state department that Tampico faces a serious food shortage. Local authorities have imported corn from Vera Cruz and sold it to the peons at a nominal price.
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Washington
State Department
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Compromise Plan Aims to End Shipping Bill Deadlock
House Democrats led by Representative Kitchin propose a temporary emergency passage of the ship purchase bill with a Gore amendment to end government involvement two years after the war. The plan seeks to avoid an extra Senate session and win swift approval before March 4.
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Washington
Senate
House
Representative Kitchin
North Carolina
Capitol
Gore
Wilson
Dacia Sails With Cotton as British Seizure Threat Looms
The American steamer Dacia sails from Norfolk with cotton for Germany via Rotterdam. Britain threatens to seize the vessel over its transfer from German registry and explores the transfer in diplomatic talks. A British cruiser may capture her before European waters, with the case likely to go to a prize court.
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Norfolk
Germany
Rotterdam
Great Britain
United States
European
Germany Seeks New Loan For War Effort in Berlin
London report says Germany’s finance minister calls for a 1.2 million dollar loan to sustain the war. The dispatch notes hope Krupp and other major German firms will subscribe in return for fresh army contracts.
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Germany
London
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph
Krupps
Wilson names Duval West to investigate Mexico
Washington dispatch says President Wilson appoints Duval West of San Antonio Texas as his personal representative to study conditions in Mexico. West is en route toward the southern republic to begin the inquiry.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Duval West
San Antonio
Texas
Republic
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Winslow Launched at Philadelphia Shipyards
The torpedo boat destroyer Winslow was launched at the Champ shipyards in Philadelphia. Miss Natalie Emelie Winslow, daughter of Rear Admiral Cameron McR. Winslow of Newport R I, served as sponsor. The ship honors Rear Admiral John A. Winslow, who commanded the Kearsarge in the Civil War. The Winslow measures 315 feet and is contracted for 29 knots.
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Philadelphia
Winslow
Champ
Natalie Emelie Winslow
Cameron McR
Newport
R. I
John A. Winslow
Kearsarge
Alabama
Appropriation Bills Move Forward in House Amid Changes
The South Carolina House advanced the general appropriation bill to third reading, increasing its total to 1 963 986.23 and adding 20 000 to rural schools while offsetting a 20 000 cut for school buildings. The bill raises expenses for the attorney general and reallocates funds for public services, with several specific college and state institution appropriations noted. The passage signals possible adjournment sine die by Feb 20, while pending measures include the Torrens land title bill and a statewide prohibition referendum slated for September 14.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
State Superintendent of Education
Attorney General’s Office
Winthrop College
State College For Women
University of South Carolina
Citadel
Cadet Corps
Institution For
Education of
Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Ceder Springs
Spartanburg County
Pridgery Department
South Carolina Industrial School
Florence
State Colored Industrial and Mechanical College
Orangeburg
State Health Department
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board
Medical College of South Carolina
Charleston
McMahan
United States Congress
Board of Fisheries
General Assembly
Advertisements in Special Notice column
Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co offers flour groceries and a spring line of hardware farming implements stores ranges and country produce. Anderson Phosphate and Oil Co provides top dressing for grain. John W Hendricks advertises bargains in overcoats clothing dress goods plows and country produce. Pickens Drug Co promotes Dr Boyd's worm and condition powder for horses hogs and cattle. Perry Business College advertises bookkeeping shorthand and typewriting. Judson Mills of Greenville secured the contract to make goods for Winthrop College spring uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co
Anderson Phosphate and Oil Co
John W.hendricks
Pickens Drug Co
Notice to Subscribers Through Atlanta Journal
The Sentinel reports several subscribers renewed via the Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal but payment was short. Money was returned to the Journal and no credit appears on The Sentinel books. Subscribers should write to the Journal about the issue.
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Sentinel
Atlanta
Journal
Berlin Bread Buyers Must Use Coupon Tickets
Berlin residents now need coupon tickets to buy bread, limiting weekly purchases. The new rule applies to all bread buyers, with quantities restricted per household. Authorities say the measure aims to curb shortages and ensure fair distribution amid supply concerns.
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Berlin
Germany
Senate Works 56 Hours in Long Session Over Ship Bill
The Senate adjourned after 54 hours 11 minutes of debate on the government ship purchase bill as Republicans and insurgent Democrats battled to force action. Norris and Kenyon pressed the measure, while some hoped to finish appropriation bills before March 4. An extra session seemed likely, with plans to push the bill in the House under Wilson’s direction. Insurgent Democrats floated a compromise to halt the program after the European war ends and ban purchasing interned belligerent ships.
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Washington
Norris
Kenyon
Senate
Adinistration
Congress
O'Gorman
Wilson
House
Hardwick
Orduna Flies American Flag During Irish Sea Passage
Passengers on the Cunard liner Orduna say the British steamer flew the Stars and Stripes for about 24 hours from January 31 while in the Irish Sea after leaving Liverpool. The flag was raised soon after clearing the Mersey and hauled down early Monday, with delay blamed on a nearby German submarine.
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New York
Cunard
England
Irish Sea
Liverpool
Orduna
Mersey
Lynching of Thomas Tinker in Mayfield Kentucky
A white man, Thomas Tinker, held on a murder charge for Constable Richard Tart, was taken from the county jail by a mob of fifty or more from Melcher. They hanged him from a tree and riddled his body with bullets after forcing surrender.
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Kentucky
Mayfield
Thomas Tinker
Richard Tart
Melcher
Costable
Tinker
Douplin
Notes from Washington on German and British replies
Officials and diplomats study official texts of two notes from the United States to Germany and Great Britain. Britain is believed to assure no sanction of neutral flags on merchant ships, while Berlin debates its response to American warnings. The notes stress American usage of its flag and accountability for ship losses in restricted sea zones.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Berlin
Count von Bernstein
Congress
Russian Invasion Checked by German Rails
German defenses moved rapid troops from Poland and interior to east Prussia and push back the invaders. In the Carpathians Russians press Austrian defenses despite snow, threatening key passes. Berlin confirms Russians reached Hungarian territory in several locations. Aerial warfare marked by a large raid on Bruges and northern Belgian targets by British planes, with no casualties among crew.
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Poland
London
East Prussia
Carpathians
Berlin
Sev
Carrethiae
Belgium
Bruges
Admiralty
Lnes
Citrus Fruit Record Set as Florida Shipments Surge
Tampa Florida reports citrus shipments from Florida exceed 20 000 carloads this season. Officials say present estimates indicate the crop will break all previous records.
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Tampa
Lincoln memorial cornerstone laid in Washington
The two million Lincoln memorial cornerstone ceremony has taken place in Washington as part of the monument project. The event highlights federal efforts to honor Lincoln’s legacy with a major national structure.
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Brewer
Wilhelmina
Germany
New York
Portland
Fannie Crosby
Bridgeport Conn
Washington
National Association of Merchant Tailors
St. Louis
Iowa Senate
House
Arkansas Enacts Statewide Prohibition Under Governor Hays
Governor Hays signs a state wide prohibition bill making Arkansas dry after January 1. Arkansas becomes the sixteenth state to adopt statewide prohibition, marking a broad shift in liquor law across the region.
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Hays
Arkansas
Death of W G Cooley Ends Long Illness at Flat Rock
Liberty locals report Mr W G Cooley died at his Flat Rock home on February 5 1915 after years of declining health He served in the Fourth South Carolina Regiment during the war and is buried from Flat Baptist Church where Rev J Ges Bailey led services A large gathering attended the funeral He had returned to his farm after the conflict and remained there until death Meanwhile Mrs Herbert G Smith of Greenville visits her parents Enoch and Mrs Richardson The text notes local social happenings and guests at the time with several fragments remaining unclear
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W. G. Cooley
Flat Rock
Cooley
Flat Baptist Church
J. Ges Bailey
South Carolina
Herbert G. Smith
Greenville
Enoch Richardson
Sheldon
Bowen
Blair
Easley
Kennemonur
Edens Family Recovering After Illness Visits
Mrs. W. E. Edens and son Hiot Cothran visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. McClanahan in Libarty, while Jesse Hortis Pickens and A. C. Sutherland hastily tended their mother at the bedside, as the community shares concern.
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W. E. Edens
Hiot Cothran
F. R. McClanahan
Libarty
Jesse
Hortis
Pickens
A. C. Sutherland
Ae & Easley
Syapaea
Family and Community Notes From Local Section
Local residents report visits and greetings as families share weekend plans. Jake Baker lost a week, while Mr and Mrs M D Caz visited their daughter Mrs St Lusk Sunday. John Cantrell and Joel Ebison of Andel TS called on relatives, and Lester Gantrell visited kin in Anderson. Rev W E Nelson preached at Antioch Saturday. Gantrells threshed 17 acres in three hours and rail at threshing rates. Floy Lees visited kin at Six mee and Sunday.
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Jake Baker
M -D. Caz
St Lusk
John Cantrell
Joel Ebison
Andel TS
M. D. Cantrell
Jashiweek- J. E. Durham
L. Gil
Lester Gantrell Visi
Anderson
Johtrell
W. E. Nelson
Antioch
M.D. Gantrell
Mrs. Lees
Floy
New Drug Law Passed Affecting Pharmacists and Physicians
A new law prohibits pharmacists and physicians from dispensing or distributing opium, laudanum, or similar compounds without a proper order after March 1. An official notification from the revenue collector enforces the measure, detailing forms and procedures for lawful distribution.
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Mrs. Fannie Crosby
Fannie. Crosby
Bridgeport
Conn
Dagia
Teh
Byckens County
State Tax Commission
Manning
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Farmers’ Meeting
Columbia
Judson Mills
Progressive Farmers
Pickens Sentinel
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W. Ragsdale
J. W. Ragsdale
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