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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
4
Dozens of brief items list visitors and residents in Pickens and nearby towns. Rev W C Seaborn and Ex Gov M F Anselis are among notable visitors. many others from Easley Greenville Seneca and Westminster are noted for calls or visits. A wedding is recorded for Janet McCombs and G L Hunt and local social events are noted.
Miss Kate Robinson attended a banquet at Davidson College in North Carolina last Friday. In her absence, Miss Christine Sutherland filled her teaching post at the local school.
Capt. I M Mauldin, cashier of the Pickens Bank, just back from a business trip to New York, was in Liberty Thursday night on his way home from a visit to the Bank of Norris, where he serves as president.
The grocery side of Folger Thornley & Co showcases a unique miniature garden in the window. Real plants sprout in the display, conceived by Mr. Furman Morris, a popular local ale merchant, and described on the street as a bold idea.
A dispute over last year’s crop between Griff Hendricks of Greenville and Joe Hughes near Dacusville ended with Hughes striking Hendricks on the head with a stick. Hendricks is hospitalized in Greenville. Hughes was brought to Pickens by Sheriff Roark. Both men are prominent and about 60 years old.
The Pickens Graded School honors list includes 8th grade Sara Attaway Colie Seaborn Edgar Clyde, 7th grade Elva Stewart, 6th grade Joe Frank Freeman Ella Lewis Florence Stewart, 5th grade Agnus Edens Clara Ragsdale, 3rd grade Ella Stewart, 2nd grade Don Roark, and 1st grade Ellen Freeman Hellen Griffin Lois Hames James Partridge and J W Ballentine.
Honor Roll list from Twelve Mile School includes Louise Gravley Annie Gravley Essie Adams Edd Stewart Addie Stewart Bessie Stewart Pauline Townes Harold Towns Judge Singleton Arnie Porter Dean Stansell Dorr Stansell Paul Gravley Horace Gravley Marvin Gravley Bulah Gravley Eula Graviey Lloyd Adams Nora Bell Adams Sadie Breazeale May Breazeale Lucile Lupe Addie Lupe Nellie Porter Lillie Parritt Isom Simmons Olive Simmons with H A Townes as teacher.
On Friday afternoon the graded school children performed multiple exercises for George Washington's birthday. The program featured songs and recitations by 6th, 7th, and other grades including titles such as The Flag that Betsy Made, Crown Our Washington, Epitaphs of Washington, and The Boy that Once Was.
An Indiana woman in West Baden testifies Vinci cod liver iron tonic rebuilt her strength and vitality after years of fatigue and illness. The ad claims Yinol strengthens tired women and promises money back if results fail, with Pickens Drug Co. name and price details.
The Ladies Aid society of Pickens Baptist church organized a cotton seed planting and selling fundraiser. Each member received a pound of seed last spring, and in the fall sold the cotton to J. D. Holder. The top grower, Abs. Van Carson, won a small prize.
For sale a good young male 3 years old, about 900 pounds. Apply to B C Baker, Pickens. Duroc Jersey pigs and milk cows available from T E Craig, Central Route 2. One-horse Oliver Chill Turn plow by L F Robinson, Pickens. Fawn and White Indian Runner Duck eggs pure white, $3 per setting of 12. seven ducks and two drakes available. Penciled strain, selling cheap. Mrs R R Roark.
Buy frost proof cabbage plants from F. Cannon Meggers S. C. Prices range from 90 cents each for 1 000 to 4 000 plants, Sec for 5 000 to 9 000, and Tdc for 10 000 to 15 000. Special larger-order prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
Pickens county farmers are urged to visit the store to inspect the Covington Hill Dropper planter praised as complete light yet strong and capable of saving seed. The dealer guarantees satisfaction or refunds and notes Spring delivery orders while citing prior reviews in the Southern Cultivator.
In Common Pleas Court Pickens County South Carolina plaintiff C W Mauldin vs Thomas H Hallams. By decree signed January 21 1913 sale to the high bidder March 3 1913 before the Courthouse door in Pickens during legal hours of sale. Property includes two lots Lot 15 containing 24 acres and Lot 8 containing 1 and 38-10 acres adjoining Nero Hallums Nathaniel Hallums. Terms cash. Purchaser pays papers and recording. Sheriff R R Roark.
A Missouri reader from Niagra cites Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe remedy for cold coughs throat and lung troubles. The letter claims the product transformed their pale weak boy and recommends buying at Pickens Drug Co.
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