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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
Two couples, William C. Chapman with Susie Byars and James P. Byars with Evey Anderson, were married by A. A. Jones on December 23. The ceremony occurred at the Jones residence and drew warm congratulations from friends.
A December 23 wedding at the Porter home joined Miss Porter and Mr Jewell of Piedmont in a ceremony officiated by BP G Field. Guests shared a supper after the vows. Jewell, once bass spinner at Pickens Mill, later served as Sunday school superintendent and church clerk before moving to Piedmont to continue the work. Many friends wish them happiness.
On the coldest day of the season December 30th 1900s era, Stanley Brooks of Liberty route 3 and Bettie May Gilstrap of Liberty route 2 wed after love grew at the old mill. Bride and groom hailed from local Liberty families, with Brooks a grandson of Jason and Mrs Brooks and Gilstrap the daughter of Jay and Mrs Gilstrap. Congratulations poured in from neighbors and kin.
Miss Connie Simpson wed Richard N. Ferguson on December 25 in Picking. Mattie Stewart married Ernest Duncan of Central route 4 on December 25. Lake Roper tied the knot with Cless Whitney of Liberty on December 26.
Mrs Margaret Wyatt Henderson widow of John E Henderson of Fairview died at home in Anderson county six miles south of Easley on December 20 after an illness of age She was about 74 years old and left nine children R Henderson Mosley J C Henderson J N Henderson Three and Twenty section R W Henderson Honea Path W K Henderson Greenville Mrs W O Pepper Mrs K I Allgood and Miss Essie Henderson all in Anderson county Also two sisters Mrs Mary Andrea of Sandy Flat Greenville county and Mrs Josephine Hendricks of Anderson county Funeral services were conducted by
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy to reach the diseased seat, claims blood action on mucous surfaces, and lists testimonials and Toledo, Ohio as the company location. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Rev D W Hiatt conducted services at Fairview Church five miles south of Easley on the 21st. The body was buried in the church cemetery. She was remembered as a kind neighbor indulgent wife and mother whose memory will be revered by her children and many friends.
Montvale school closes for two weeks for holidays and snow. Rev C B Atkinson filled services at Mountain Grove. A Cannon and sons visited Easley on business. Mr and Mrs M D Chappell spent time with daughter Mrs J D Gravly. Wayman Chastain and Walter Edens visited homefolks from Camp Sevier. Blue Eyes signs off with Christmas wishes.
A historical advertisement claims constipation causes headaches sour stomach and bad skin and pitches Granger Waver Regulator and Granger Liver Regulator as non alcoholic safe remedies. It touts rapid restoration of health and cautions that substitutes are inferior with products sold by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Waned applicant seeks water clerk with drug business experience. Sloan Bros. of Greenville, South Carolina, list a preference for candidates with relevant background.
W A Blassingame personal property to be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Sale date Tuesday January 8 1918. S W O Dell lt Administrator conducts the sale.
J B Newbery JP cites Mrs C G Clark and Robert Hendricks to show cause in Pickens Probate Court on January 17 1918 at 11 am why letters of administration should not be granted for Edward Hendricks deceased. Dated December 27 1917.
Tax notice from Mekerns County Treasurer details tax collection for state and county levies. It outlines open books from October 1 to December, payment options with 1 to 7 percent penalties, and March deadlines. It lists district levies for many school districts, road, and other taxes, plus receipt requests and mail guidance. It warns against sending coin under 2 cents and requires registered mail for safety.
All persons with claims against the estate of the late W. A. Blassingame must present them duly proven on or before January 25 1918 or be debarred from payment. All debtors must pay the undersigned administrator S W O'DELL 883 Administrator. The Sentinel months subscription offer noted.
An old advertisement touts L-Rheumo as the greatest remedy for the past 25 years claiming thousands testify to its wonderful cures. It urges readers to keep the prescription at home and take at first pain, with outlets Central Drug Co. in Central, S C and Pickens Drug Co. in Pickens, S C listed.
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