Death of Perry Brezeale prominent Pickens county citizen
Perry Brezeale a longtime Pickens County resident and Civil War veteran died at his home four miles north of Pickens on Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev. B. White, burial at Baker burying ground. He would have turned eighty on February 20. Survived by wife and ten children. The article notes community moves, school opening, a box supper for an organ, and local social events in Ambler section during Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Brézeale
Pickens County
Alabama
Methodist Church
Brezeale
Ann Duncan
Sarah Murphy
Jeff
John
Jordan
George
Henry
Faanh Brezeale
Martha Ellenburg
Myra Aiken
Joe Brezeale
Oconee
Ed Brezeale
Greenville
A. CG. Smith
Hendrix Place
J. B. Jones
W. T. Day
A. C. Smith
Will Freeman
J. EE. Day
Smiley Atkins
Star McJunkin
Mt. Tabor
Leonard Jones
Sam Chapman
Eva Cantrell
Nita Jones
Annie May Smith
Susan Connelly
Lilly
Mary Keith
Hunice Dorr
Rona May Anthony
Ernestine Hendricks
Ollie
Beatrice Leslie
Effie Dodgens
Jennie Pace
Eubice Atkins
Messrs
Henry Keith
Ernest
Marvin Dorr
Roy Chapman
Ernest Anthony
Beeman Leslie
John Hayes
W.E. Hendricks
Glassy Mountain
Tommy Trotter
A.C. Smith
Elbert McJunkin
Hubert McJunkin
Nat McJunkin
Jim Chapman
Capt Herd Dies in Pickens at 87
Captain James Jasper Herd died December 28 1915 at his son Robert F Herds home in Pickens in his 88th year after a lengthy illness. He served as a Crow Creek farmer and county commissioner and led the Pea Ridge militia as captain during the Civil War. He is survived by three sons David A J James J and Robert F and his wife Elizabeth Hudson who died years ago. Interment was at Secona churchyard after services led by Rev. D W Hiatt. The Sentinel offers condolences to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jasper Herd
Robert F. Herd
Pickens
Elizabeth Hudson
David A. James
Robert F
Herd
Crow Creek
Pea Ridge
8. GC. Rifles
D. W. Hiatt
Secona
de Sentinel
Death of Mrs John Davis in Mt Pisgah community
Mrs John N Davis died at her home in the Mt Pisgah community Anderson county on New Year's day in her 52nd year. Funeral services were held at Mt Pisgah Church by Rev D W Hiatt the day after death with interment in the cemetery. She was a faithful member of Mt Pisgah for over 40 years and leaves a husband five children and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Davis
Mt. Pisgah
Anderson County
Mt. Pisgah Church
D. W. Hiatt
Messrs. J. Luther
Lewis Bagwell
Hasley
James, Gallaham
Pickens
In Memory of Mrs White Mrs Minerva White
Mrs Minerva White died December 23 1915 at her son Rev J A White’s home near Pickens after long illness. Born March 40 1880 in Anderson county she joined the Baptist church at sixteen and lived a faithful Christian life. Her funeral was at Pickens View church Christmas Eve with service by J N Ridgon and many mourners present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva White
J. A. White
Pickens
Anderson County
Baptist Church
Pickens View Church
Ji. Nrigdon
Frank
Cohenon
Agan
Atlin
Siaton
Leo Frank
Governor
Ing
Capitol
Washington
Christmas Tree Brightens Griffin Church Event
Christmas tree at Griffin church on Saturday evening December 25 delighted many attendees. John Hays portrayed Santa Claus with Clarence Day as Mrs Santa. the event sparked cheer among children. The Woman's Missionary Society and Sunbeam Band held a regular meeting, electing Ed Hendricks president, Grover Childs vice president, and Rona May Anthony secretary treasurer for the coming year. Ernestine Hendricks hosted about 80 friends for a pound party on December 31, with Christmas decor brightening the parish hall and dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Church
John Hays
Santa Claus
Clarence Day
Santa
Woman’s Missionary Society
Sunbeam Band
W.M.S
Ed Hendricks
Grover Childs
Rona May Anthony
W.'l'. Day
San
Corr
Ernestine Hendricks
Charlie Freeman
Banquet of Camp No 577 W O W Highlights Yuletide Bonding
Feasting and friendship marked Camp No 577 W.O.W. annual banquet with about 125 plates, a Williams string band, and messages of peace. The week featured social events, surprise parties, and visits as the community shared in Christmas spirit and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Williams String Band
Grover Keith
Cleo Hendrix
J.a.hendricks
A. ©. Sutherland
Miss Pearl
Prue Hendrix
Pauldens
Vernon Jones
Frances Jones
Geraldine Jones
Basley
Homer Edens
G. A.C
Jam Sutherland
Pickens
Rudolph Hendricks
Viola
Mesdames Keith and
Morris
W. K. Edens, Jr
Liberty
I. F. Keith
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T.d.jerris
McBee Avenue
Teenville, S. C
B. B. Porter
Porter
Oward Sweet
Ree
Easley
Ambler
Pumpkintown News
Lawrence Elrod
J. 8. White
Wilson
Pumpkintown
Jim Corbin
Table -Rock Cove
Coffee Street
Ooleney Inn
Jim
Corbin
Wall McCreary
North Carolina
Tar Heel
A. Burgess
Coloney
Matthe Nelsons
Michigan
South Carolina
S. C
Sam
Craig Mokena
Lwain & Craig Lawyers
Wille
BT. Martin
Meclaw
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L.L. Jameson
Globe Optical
Masonie ‘Tempie- Grhemmle
W. Odom
ALA
Schade
Pres
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Prens
Apyrys, Ae “ Inseuring
CPO Mierists
Teeag
White
John Davis
Bradatreea Agency
Bany, Ga
John Roper
Leb A. Roper
Gancy Ay Cad
Griffin
Colenoy
Mr. Durham
T Glenwood
D. B. Cobbespely
Tor
Senec
G Rather
Eraage Furr
Mt. Carmel
Eva Holcombe
Ome
Mason Looper
Capps Store
W. J. Ponder
Coker
Dacusville Singing Convention
Nine Forks
Peters Creek
John Fergnson
John Hitt
Perry Brezeale
B. D. Lathem
B. D. Hendricks
Margaret
Jim Lathem
Hal Hiatt
Alfred Tanner
Greer
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