Weddings and marriages sparkle across Six Mile and beyond
Christmas season nuptials fill local pages as J Wat Allison weds M Etta Jones in Pickens County with Rev. Seaborn officiating. Other ceremonies include Maybell Mauldin and James E Littleton, Lillian Gilliard and Oscar Blackwell, Floride Welborn and Griffin Johnson, and D Claud Mann and Mattie Be Dillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floride Welborn
Griffin Johnson
Liberty
T. M. Welborn
Pendleton
Anderson Mail
Silent Wink Behind Business Plans
The saying warns that avoiding advertising hides actions and intent, leaving others unaware of what is being done. It implies that success requires visible promotion so others recognize expertise and purpose.
New Clerk of Court Assumes His Duties in Pickens County
O S Stewart elected clerk of court for Pickens county assumed duties Tuesday January 2 1917 He is the oldest son of Robert Stewart born 1868 on the county west side He worked fifteen years in a store then studied at Greenville business college He is supported by former business associates and brings a long record of public service He will be assisted by J M Stewart and Lena Cox with Auditor Christopher Treasurer Stewart and Superintendent Hallum remaining in office until July 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.S. Stewart
Pickens County
Robert Stewart
Greenville Business College
Stewart
Pickens
Oconee
J. M. Stewart
Lena Cox
Christopher
Hallum
Christmas Tree Night at Pickens Mill Honors Community Spirit
At Pickens Mill on a December Saturday night, the community enjoyed a Christmas celebration featuring two trees loaded with gifts. School children performed an entertainment, Santa distributed gifts, and the event highlighted teamwork from the Sunday school, band, and decorating committees under Superintendent Mr. Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Jewell
Christmas Tree Exercises Draw Large Mountain Grove Crowd
An unusually large crowd gathered for Christmas tree exercises at Mountain Grove church on Monday afternoon December 25. Santa Claus and Mrs Santa Claus roles delighted children. Rev S M Jones preached at two churches and will next serve Porter's Chapel. Oolenoy school to resume and a new school building project begun. Bates Aiken married Hattie May Hester at W H Williams home with magistrate officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Grove Church
Robert M. Welborn
Santa Claus
Perry Gillespie
Ben Field
Claud Algood
Pickens
Emma Bigby
Williamston
George Welborn
Piedmont
M. J. Welborn
Wister J. Bridges
Massey
Montvale
S. M. Jones
Salem Church
Tabor
Porter's Chapel
Oolenoy
W. H. Williams
Bates Aiken
Hattie May Hester
Dacusville
Wants Better Roads In Pickens County
A citizen letter urges state and county lawmakers to prioritize road and bridge improvements in Pickens County. The writer cites better Oconee and Greenville roads as examples and calls for residents to advocate for a prosperous 1917 through improved infrastructure, noting Route 3 as the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Card of Thanks from Mrs J C Garrett and Children
Card of thanks published for one half cent a word. We thank friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. We cannot express full appreciation, may the Lord bless you for your deeds of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Garrett
Cldren
Many Changes At Cateechee Town
In Cateechee changes sweep the community as J W Thomas and H A Shirley swap mills positions. J H Chapman moves toward Six Mile while John Roper enters the area. Mitchell Roe buys the Pilgrim place near Camp Creek church and moves there. D M Newton sells and moves to Central. W R Hutchinson leaves Cateechee for Pelzer. Rumors swirl about G F Norris moving to Greenville while J F Williams sustains an ankle injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thomas
Boss Carder
Norris Cotton Mills
H. A. Shirley
Arkwright Mills
Spartanburg
Messrs
J. H. Chapman
Central Route 3
John Roper
Six Mile
Chapman
Mr. Roper
Mitchell Roe
Thomas Pilgrim
Camp Creek Church
W. R. Hutchinson
Cateechee
Pelzer
Hutchinson
The Sentinel Home Paper For Pickens County Readers
The Sentinel is the official county paper with the largest circulation in Pickens County. It reports county and state news, farm notes, women’s lessons, and all legal advertising. It published complete county vote tallies, flood damage, and President Wilson’s re election news, aiming to be fair and impartial. Subscriptions are $1.50 yearly, 75 cents six months, 40 cents three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Pickens County
The
Sentinel
Toxaway
South Carolina
Wilson
Cedar Rock Personal Happenings and Holiday Visits
Local notes list visits by John Frank Williams and family to grandparents Mr and Mrs B H Williams in Sumter and other relatives in Greenville and Oakway. College students and teachers home for holidays include Osborne Williams Doyle Hendricks Lillian Hendricks Flossie Williams Olive Boggs Newton and Beulah Jones. A birthday birth announcement notes a girl born to Mr and Mrs John Anthony on December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Robinson
Greenville
J. W. Stewart
Prater
Oakway
L. F. Smith
James Spearman
Central
Joel H. Miller
J. T. Mauldin
Washington St
John Anthony
Will Jones
McD
Farmer
Ruth Hendricks
Aiken County
Lee Singleton
Osborne Williams
Doyle Hendricks
Clemson
Lillian Hendricks
Flossie Williams
Winthrop
Olive Boggs Newton
Sumter County
W M S Elects Officers At Pickens Church
The women’s missionary society of Pickens Methodist Church met at Mrs G R Hendricks home and elected officers for the year. Officers include Mrs Gary Hiatt president Mrs T L Bivens vice president Mrs T J Mauldin Mrs J P Carey Jr and Mrs Frank McFall vice presidents Mrs G R Hendricks secretary Mrs W T McFall corresponding secretary Miss Florence Bowen treasurer and Mrs W B Freeman agent for Missionary Voice. A salad course and tea followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Pickens Methodist Church
G. R. Hendricks
Gary Hiatt
T. L. Bivens
T. J. Mauldin
J. P. Carey, Jr
Frank McFall
W. T. McFall
Florence Bowen
W. B. Freeman
Missionary Voice
New Easley Bank Directors Elected at Stockholders Meeting
Officers chosen include W. M. Hagood as president H. C. Hagood as vice president and cashier C. M. Folger as assistant cashier and bookkeeper The Commercial Bank of Easley reports the new bank began operations Tuesday January 2 at the old Easley Bank stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Bank of Easley
W. M. Hagood
N. G. Hapgood
BE. P. McCravey
John A. Robinson
Barney H. Williams
George HH. Hendricks
James IF
Carpenter
J. McD
Bruce
John M. Geer
H. C. Hagood
C. M. Folger
Easley Bank
Squire W. L. Jenkins Dead in Clarksville Ga
W L Jenkins died December 23 1916 in Clarksville Georgia after a sudden apoplexy struck him while riding in his buggy. Friends note this is the third family death since leaving Pickens with Mrs Jenkins and Fred both having died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W. L. Jenkins
Clarksville
Pickens
Praters Honor Roll Includes Sixth and Ninth Grade Names
The list shows fifth grader Lucius Murphree on the Praters honor roll along with sixth graders Mae Mansingill Bruce Childress and Flora Bolding and ninth grader Batie Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Murphree
Mae Mansingill
Bruce Childress
Flora Bolding
Batie Simmons
In Memory of Dr Wyatt Belton Easley Honored Physician Passes
Dr Charles Wyatt of Easley died December 27 1916 after a long illness of Bright s disease in his 54th year. He left a widow and five children and was remembered as a gifted physician with a large practice. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev Hiatt with support from several local ministers. He served as Mason K of P W O W and was trustee of Charleston Medical College and surgeon for the Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wyatt
Easley
Bright
D. W. Hiatt
C. D. Waller
H. K. Williams
E. L. Holroyd
Wearview
Anderson County
Addis Pickens
Hasley
Wyatt
Claude P. Wyatt
New Hampshire
Eva
Ethel
Aleen
Charles
Edward F. Wyatt
Will R. Wyatt
W. A. Mauldin
Dr. Wyatt
New York
Atlanta
W. M
Bates Lodge
Easley Lodge No. 119
G.C
The
County Medical Association
Charleston Medical College
Southern Railway Company
Alice Mill
Enon
A Few Items Along Central Route 3
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J S Pickett last Thursday night featured refreshments and games. Attendees included Furman Davis Eunice Willimon Hovey Martin Homer Willimon Jer Merck Noah Merck McKinley Louis and others from Central route 3 plus visitors from Greenville Seneca and Six Mile. Christmas passed quietly in this section and readers are wished a happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Pickett
Furman Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hillery Jones
J. Wat Allison
M. Etta Jones
W. C. Seaborn
Maybell Mauldin
James E. Littleton
R. M. Baxer
Lillian Gilliard
Oscar Blackwell
R. L. Holroyd
D. Claud Mann
Mattie BE. Dillard
Mann
Aaron D. Mann
J. L. Dillard
Columbia
Charleston
Mrs. Mann
Luther 3. Perkins
Geneva Burton Betx
Perkins
Oscar Woodson
Greenwood
Ollie B. Smith
J Slenzo Brown
N. P
Woodson
Pickens Mill
Oconee County
Greenville County
Cateechee Town
D. M. Newton
Norris
Mr. Newton
G. F. Norris
Mrs. Norris
Batesburg
Orangeburg
J. F. Williams
Pickens Sentitel
the People’s Paper
Official
Seuinity
Cedar Rock
John Frank
Miss Hope Williams
J. Frank Williams
Sumter
B. H., Williams
Beattie Williams
Bob Hendricks
Velmon Findley
Messrs. Couch and Farr
H. R. Jones
Miss Beulah Jones
Z. T. Jones
G. H. Hendricks
Bennie Duckworth
Ada H. Miller
Dayton
Susin
W.M.S
New Easley Bank
W. L. Jenkins
Praters
Mrs
Clarence Skelton
Furman Davis of
Mrs. J. R. Davis
the Pickens
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