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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
2
The fragmentary text mentions crime rumors, political adjournments, and community chatter. It also includes a poem about heaven written by Joel near his death at seventeen, noting his commitment to a Sunday school group. The piece references local observers and a general assembly, with scattered notes on cotton prices and industry.
Washington moves toward a joint debate between Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Admiral Robert E. Peary as the polar question resurges amid wartime and political chatter. Some urge delaying until Aftermath of Thaw and Frank cases and European war wind down. Secretary Daniels policy on prohibiting intoxicants for officers and men draws cross party approval. Let the heathen rage.
The piece notes that new liquor laws tempt sly operators, recounts a clothes cleaning man who slipped whiskey into coats for a dollar, and warns of broader social tensions over work and race as echoed by the Yorkville Enquirer and Life magazine satire.
An incomplete note reports a raid and a follow up incident involving unidentified locals. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. The fragment mentions a raid and a subsequent event surrounding a work site and local actors.
A reader from Marietta R 2 dated February 15 sends one dollar to Editor Pickens Sentinel to help pay for pants, joking about aprons worn over overalls and the life of a sawmill worker in the woods. The note expresses appreciation for the newspaper and wishes success to the editor.
Clemson College dairy division promotes pure breeds and stable lineage to predict butter output. It notes milk’s value, land use for pasturing, and that silage beats cottonseed hulls. Cream stability is linked to fat content. summer coloring of butter is through green feed.
Mile Creek notes describe church life in Pickens Circuit of the Upper South Carolina Conference. Pastor L. W. Johnson appeals for funds to finish a parsonage, crediting local Salt of the Earth families for hospitality. Other items mention Y W A gathering, visits, school events, a debate on woman suffrage, and local relatives gathering for a weekend.
Mrs Susan Turner died at her daughter's home on the 15th instant and was buried the next day in Cross Roads church cemetery. She was 86 and had been a member of the church for 52 years. Her husband AV M Wad Turner preceded her in the lave war. She leaves a daughter and four sons: M L Nimmons Greenville R R Turner Texas S W Turner W O Turner and T S Turner all of Pickens county. Also three sisters Mrs Boyd Texas Mrs Massingale and Mrs Lesley Pickens county. A good woman has gone to her reward.
The 1913 mortality rate for the United States was 14.1 per 1000. Washington state had the lowest rate at 8.5 per 1000, while New Hampshire recorded the highest at 17.1 per 1000.
A vintage advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh. It asserts a constitutional treatment taken internally can target the blood and mucous membranes, promising strength and systemic healing. It mentions a $100 reward and frames catarrh as a constitutional disease.
Along Route No 5 residents report small town happenings. Rev L W Johnson filled a regular Mt Bethel appointment. Mr and Mrs Taylor Jones visited the Martin home with Mr Walter Parrott and family of Liberty Sunday. Erwin Brezeale recovers from lagrippe. Martin graded school advances under Prof Ben Field with Miss Esther Gravley assisting. F H Trammell visited and bought a Kimball piano. Esther Gravley and Maude Parrott visited home folks. News Catcher Roxie Farmer Petit asks for more reader news.
Mr and Mrs J S Colley plan to move to Central at month end with Mrs Colley directing the local telephone exchange and Mr Colley pursuing other business The Colleys left a strong Walhalla central office record W A Peehuff and family moved to Greer S C to start a new business at Greer He had run a Walhalla Cotton Mills store Crayton Whitmire from Ebe nezer also moved to Greer to join Peehuff in business Peehuff earlier lived and ran a store in Pickens county
The Pickens Circuit lists church services on each Sunday with two locations per day. First Sunday 11 a.m. at Porter's Chapel and 3:30 p.m. at Friendship. Second Sunday Mt Bethel 11 a.m. Twelve Mile 3:30 p.m. Third Sunday McKinney's Chapel 11 a.m. New Hope 3:30 p.m. Fourth Sunday Salem 11 a.m. Mt Tabor 3:30 p.m. All welcome.
The executive committee of the Pickens Association plans a missionary conference at Pickens Baptist church on the second Sunday in March. It aims to coordinate state, home, and foreign missions this year and asks every church to send one or more representatives to speak for the church. Ex. Committee.
Appointments for the Central Circuit in 1915 list services on the first Sunday at Central and Gap Hill. second Sunday at Lawrence Chapel and Issaqueena Mill. third Sunday at Central. fourth Sunday at Central, Lawrence Chapel, and Issaqueena Mill. Elzie Myers is the pastor urging all to attend.
A 1915 appeal urges farmers in the Cotton States to grow food and grain on their own land to cut costs as cotton credit tightens. It promotes Hastings 1915 Seed Book and claims a well tended garden can half a farmer’s living, with free delivery of the guide from Hastings & Co of Atlanta.
Citation to Lula Owen to appear March 4 1915 before J B Newbery probate judge to show cause why administration of W F L Owen estate should not be granted. Also notice of final settlement and discharge by Mrs T S Thomas administratrix for the estate of J B Thomas to be heard March 4 1915 at 11 oclock.
A reader criticizes Mr. Wright for using a balking horse, arguing that pairing a balking animal with a good one spoils both. The letter warns neighbors against hitching with balking folk, citing biblical verses.
The Pendleton District Farmers Society holds a meeting in Pendleton Hall at 11 a.m. on February 25 to elect officers for its centennial year. It is the oldest farmers society in the state with members in Pickens Anderson and Oconee counties.
First Sergeant William L. Lesley of Company F 22nd Infantry U.S.A. is placed on the retired list after 23 years in service. He has spent the past eight months stationed in San Antonio Texas and was reared in this county. He is now at his father B. F. Lesley's home near Easley.
Smeltzer correspondent of the Seneca Farm and Factory notes the local school at this place closed Friday February 5 after a four month term. Miss Selma Craig of Pickens taught there and returns home to take charge of a future school. Thomas Cantrell of Pickens visited his sister Mrs L G Lusk and plans to make Oconee his home this year. Olin Craig of Pickens county was in town Monday.
Camden man Frank Hillman recalls severe cough and weak lungs before trying Vinol. He says after a course he gained weight and is well now. Ad touts Vinol as lung tonic with cod liver oil and toning iron to restore health and offers money-back guarantee.
A Greenville wedding united Miss Lee Arnold and Mr John Chiles of Simpsonville on the 17th at the Arnold home on Pendleton Street. Rev D W Hiatt officiated before a large gathering. Miss Arnold, once Easley resident, is widely known and loved locally.
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