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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
4
Miss Mary Robertson visits Greenville while many Pickens residents report moves, visits, and local events. Figures include J. Craig joining Craig Bros Co and Vincent Hamilton elected Pickens band director. Christmas travel, teaching moves, and church activities noted along with minor arrests and civic updates.
Christmas week happenings in Pickens County include visits by families from Blacksburg and Brevard, a six mill school tax vote in Symmes district, local education efforts, and community activities. Local officials, a barber shop change, a biscuit company sale move, and a serious accident involving Homer Durham are also mentioned.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment for coughs and colds. It emphasizes it is pleasant to take contains no opium or narcotics and always cures. Available for sale through all dealers.
Multiple December 1913 marriage notices listing Ola Keith to Richard Edens of Pumpkintown Wilhee Edens to Jane Anderson of Pickens Nelson Porter to Lola Williman at Central and Pickens residences, Nettie Hudson to Forest Porter, and Mattie Hinton to Frank Fowler at Hasley with Rev J E Crim officiating.
The wedding of Claude Mauldin of Elbert County Georgia and Montie Lesley of Easley occurred Sunday afternoon at the residence of Rev. D. W. Hiatt. The couple will reside in Georgia and receive best wishes for happiness.
The marriage of Miss Sarah B Hughes and Mr J Sloan Miller took place December 24 at 6 PM at the Easley home of Mr Allen Mauldin with Rev D W Hiatt officiating. A small group heard the ceremony and enjoyed supper afterward.
William L. Traynum of Dacous ville wed Miss Mae Looper near Cross Roads church on December 24 at 3 30 in the home of the bride Rev D W Hiatt officiating An old time sensible supper followed and Miss Geneva Looper played the wedding march The couple have the best wishes of many friends
A testimonial ad from John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan says stomach trouble including heartburn indigestion and liver complaint were cured by Chamberlains Tablets. He asserts the remedy ended his distress and urges others to try it, noting it is sold by all dealers.
Card of Thanks from Louisa Granit and Children Crow Creek expresses gratitude to neighbors and Dr. Kirksey and Dr. Porter for kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. May blessings rest upon them.
Dr Clifton, Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist, will be in Liberty on Thursday the 8th, Pickens Friday the 9th, and Easley Saturday the 10th for one day each. Eyeglasses fitted and cataracts adenoids tonsils removed. Cross eyes corrected and catarrhal diseases treated. Examinations free, charges reasonable. Inquiries at local drug stores. Patients urged to call early to avoid rush.
Notice forbids carrying pine torches on Carolina Timber Co. lands and limits wildlife with permits. Each permit allows one coon and five possums, and one gobbler turkey per hunting season. No trapping or hunting without a permit. Carolina Timber Co., W. H. Chastain, Agent.
Merchants sign pledge to close on pay Fridays at the Pickens Mill starting January 1 1914. Accounts settled weekly, trading moved to Saturday if needed. Signers include Folger Thornley, Pickens Hardware, Craig Brothers, Parsons, Heath Bruce, Morrow, Waldrop, Findley Stansell, Mauldin.
Deputy Collector Crowell and Constable Alexander shot at while destroying a still on the Keowee river Tuesday. They searched for another still in the same area, heard shots through the trees, and believed the fire was a bluff rather than aimed to kill. No injuries reported.
Letter from Mrs. Lida Dewey of Milwaukee praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief of colds and coughs in children and adults. She claims it cures croup quickly and is safe for young children. the ad notes it is pleasant to take and available from all dealers.
Mr and Mrs Frank Townes and family of Anderson visited with Hoyt Townes last weekend. Rev W E Seaborn preached at Concord church Sunday. Miss Nannie Porter of Pickens visited Essie and Bessie Adams. the girls report a fine time. The community mourns the death of Mr Jim Grant and extends sympathy. Early Breazeale and his wife spent Saturday with J B Breazeale. Wishing all a happy New Year from the Plow Boy.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Bower Freeman on December 25 1913 after months of pellagra. A December 26 funeral at Cross Roads church, led by Rev D W Hiatt, drew a large sorrowful assemblage. She leaves husband five children and extended kin including her parents Mr and Mrs G W Cox and Pearl Fendley.
Norris Cotton Mill Store announces No 678 has won a Morris chair and must be presented to claim the prize. If No 678 does not appear by Saturday January 3, a new number will be drawn. R W Hutchinson.
A Brooklyn resident, F. Fish, writes that her severe chronic constipation was cured years ago by Chamberlain's Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
Parcel post now accepts packages up to fifty pounds. Letters under four ounces cost one cent per ounce. From January 1 1914, parcels over four ounces have new pound rates. Wrap securely, address clearly, and keep the package closed to avoid higher rates. A. M. Moreis.
Wanted men learn barber trade. Garbers earn from 12.50 to 63.80 weekly, tools furnished, earn while learning. Also for sale two good mules and two good cows, inquire JWR Meece Pickens Route. Little left after buyout, select price and take away. Flour tobacco coffee sale then visits by Earle Kenemore near Easley and Willie Harris visiting parents in Atlanta.
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