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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1912

Page

3

Local court week opens amid rain and notes on community

Local items report court opening under rainy weather. Obituaries note the sudden death of H. C. Hunt, 67, near Croswell. Reports cover school Washington birthday events, illnesses, marriages, and social events including the wedding of Miss Warren Hendricks and Mr. J. Forest Welborn with a reception at the groom’s home.

Air Warren D. Hendricks Janie Hendricks J. Forest Welborn W. C.seavorn Judge MM. Western Chris

Grand jury convenes amid storm in county court

Despite heavy weather, all grand jurors appeared as court convened. The judge charged the panel on duties to county offices, proper records, welfare of prisoners and paupers, and honesty of witnesses. True bills were returned in multiple cases including murders and liquor violations. several trials and verdicts followed, while others continued next week.

QO. P. Field J. J. Cailaham Grand Jury State Andrew Masters M. H. Lewis Alfred Garren Joseph McJunkin Dock Burts Thomas Elrod Thomas Jackson Bob Hunter Hurt Late John Hughes Jr Bill Pkson Hickor Sewis Andrew Mas John W.E. Findley Liberty Adant Nter Mr. Hunter Hughes Hunter Mrs. Hunter Jock Burts Uphill John Soldmen J. R. Howard

Family Reunion Celebrates 76th Birthday of D P Brescate

A large gathering on Tuesday February 20 marked the 76th birthday of D P Brescate. Rev Dz Hutson Easley sang and spoke on friendship United Efforts and Life themes while Rev D P Hutson and E L Thomason addressed attendees. A hearty dinner followed with boiled ham fried chicken pies and cakes as guests enjoyed fellowship and songs.

D. P. Brescate Dz. Hutson Easley D. A. Parrott S. P. Brezeale W. H. Lewis D. P. Hutson J. L. Stephens E. L. Thomason S. P. Brazeale

Local Classifieds Highlight Rentals Sales and Supplies

Pickens county listings offer land rental near town with a five room house and 2 acres. Ads promote white Orpington chickens prize stock, Terra Cotta see Cement, and 6050 bushels ear corn wanted. Also an offer for a brand new typewriter at 50 dollars and flour from Coppy Wright.

Local Assembly Hints at Adjournment Today

It is probable the assembly will adjourn today. Mr John Lewis Young plans to visit his uncle Mr Gum Cooley Sunday.

Ernest Folger John Lewis Young Gum Cooley

Finley declares candidacy for Alderman in March election

Friends of W E Finley announce his run for the unexpired term of R R Hendricks. The election is set for March 6.

W. E. Finley RR. E. Hendricks

Abercrombie Sunbeam Band Meets at Pickens Mill Church

Sunday night a meeting by the Abercrombie sunbeam band at Pickens Mill church impressed with well rendered recitations dialogues and songs. The children and leaders Miss Perla and Edna Hester earned much credit and were praised for their effort.

Pickens Mill Abercrombie Sunbeam Band Perla Edna Hester

Death of Judge Philpot at Dacusville after lingering illness

Judge K H Philpot died at his home in Dacusville after Bright's disease. He was 74, leaves one son and five daughters, a respected probate judge in the 1870s, and a longtime Methodist church member. He was buried in Dacusville Saturday.

K. H. Philpot Dacusville Bright

Obituary of George H. Magill Near Easley

George H. Magill died at his home near Easley after months of illness. He was 58 and interred at Peters Creek church the day after his death. He is survived by his wife and five children and was regarded as one of the county’s best citizens.

H. C. Hunt County Croswell George H. Magill Easley Peters Creek Magill

Death of Col Matt Waters Veteran Sentinel Printer

Col Matt Waters longtime Sentinel printer dies reportedly of heart trouble. He was over seventy, a revered member of the newsroom and veteran of the paper’s staff. Details of the death remain unavailable as the newspaper notes his passing.

Matt Waters Sentinel Force

Wording Wishes For Tian On A Prosperous Life

Fragmentary note expresses hope that Tian and their friends will join in wishing them a long prosperous and happy life. The tone is warm and celebratory with social goodwill.

Tian Graces

Unclear Court Docket Notes Several Charged

Fragmentary court record shows accusations against Lathemian convert, Paul Davis, and Lathemian with assault and intent to kill. No bill returned against Thady Ballenger and J. D. Bolding on the same charges.

the Dupree Lathemian Paul Davis Thady Ballenger J. D. Bolding

Last Notice to Tax Payers Urges March 15 Deadline

All who have not paid State and County taxes must pay by March 15 to avoid sheriff’s execution. A 7 percent penalty begins March 1 and extends to the 15th when books close. Commutation road tax also due by March 15. early payment saves money and avoids penalties.

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