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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
2
A collage of comments and quips on politics society and regional matters. References include Senator Gore acquitted quickly in Bond charges and humorous flashes about Ulster and Carnegie. A rattlesnake sighting in Atlanta is noted alongside calls for Keeley institute and regional banking.
A fragmented report notes Columbia outlets sold the most whiskey last month while leg ers were present, suggesting a local pattern in alcohol sales tied to that visit.
A Hartsville seed farm won first prize in the world's lass, plus third and fifth awards in cow peas. It took a southern zone sweepstakes in sheaf oats and fourth in Canadian field beans at the National Corn Exposition in Dallas. President Huerta marked the first anniversary of his administration last Thursday, while a government garden seed package is to be wagered against a pickled sardine in celebration.
The piece reflects on Columbia State reaching twenty three years of publication praising the paper and noting South Carolina papers should aspire to similar longevity. It declares opposition to women entering politics while extolling women’s role in the home and family life.
The saying cautions against risky changes to a bulldog's front end or the hind end of a mule. It stresses caution with veterinary or breeding interventions and implies unintended consequences from altering animal anatomy.
Readers are invited to enter the Pickens Sentinel prize contest for a chance to win a $700 piano or a diamond ring, a solitaire, or a life scholarship to Draughon's business college in Greenville.
The Tugaloo Tribune reports Rev. D W Hiatt joined a couple in marriage aboard a train paused at a water tank between Pickens and Easley. The ceremony occurred on the move and the newlyweds made a quick return trip to Easley after the vows.
The Piedmont Magazine, a new monthly for the Piedmont area, premiered last week and is praised for its reading matter and mechanical quality. It carries pleasing illustrations and reflects strong local production from the Oulla Printing and Binding Co., an Anderson firm.
The Sentinel will publish George Barr McCutcheon’s The Hollow of the Hand in serial form. The first installment will appear in an early issue, offered free of charge though the book costs $1.20. Readers are urged to watch for it.
Uncle Mark Bolding of Pea Ridge is described as the champion hawk killer, having shot nine birds from a single apple tree since Christmas. At 71, he still enjoys the chase, and a light note says he favors fried chicken as neighbors generously share meals.
In Marietta South Carolina two deaths are reported. Melissa Holder nee Simmons died January 27 1914 at home of Ben Holder aged 58 of dropsy and was buried January 28 at Ooleney church cemetery after funeral by Rev Powell. Mrs Archer Robinson died January 30 after months of consumption and was buried January 31 at Ooleney with husband and two children left mourners. A DEVOTED FRIEND.
The ordinance raises municipal funds for the year starting February 1914 by imposing annual license fees on businesses and occupations within Pickens South Carolina. It lists rates for restaurants, hotels, shops, mills, brokers, insurers, telegraph and telephone firms, and various trades with many specific per year or per day charges. The measure also sets payment due date February 25 1914 and penalties for nonpayment.
Local residents report weekends with relatives across Brevard and Pickens areas. Visits include Steene Gillespie with Gravley, Stewart with Watt family, McAllister with Porter, Hudsons visiting, and a large Sunday School at Salem. City council ratifies February 3 1914 actions and the mayor signs.
Local shoppers hear endorsements from stage stars for Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo. The products claim to shine hair and ease brushing without oil or color change and are sold at Rexall stores and Pickens Drug Co. in Pickens, S C, with a money back guarantee.
Thomas Jefferson Robison, 52, died from a pistol shot to the forehead after a confrontation with Lynn Dunn near a Davis road beer joint Monday evening. Dunn, 23, was intoxicated. he was jailed after Robison died at City Hospital. A coroner's jury ruled Robison died from the gunshot wounds. Robison, a widower, previously lived in Pickens and was buried two miles from Abbeville.
Hastings & Company of Atlanta Ga publishes a yearly seed catalogue sent free to readers who request it. The brochure highlights five free flower seed varieties, a cash prize for Corn Club boys, and Hastings own 3200 acre farm's high yielding corn and cotton seeds for Southern planting.
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late W A Arnold must present the same duly proven on or before March 15 1914 or be debarred from payment and all persons indebted to said estate must make payment on or before the above date to the trustee Maclair TCU.
The Core Player Piano on display at Pickens Drug Company serves as first prize with a ten year guarantee and praised Core Company quality. A solitaire diamond ring is at Keowee Pharmacy as second prize with Dr. Lewis at the drug store to consult. The third prize is a lifetime Draughon’s Business College scholarship in Greenville. The runner up may choose between the diamond ring or the scholarship.
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