Holiday Gatherings In Liberty And Greenville Regions
Liberty locals Mr. and Mrs. W A Wilson and children of Greenville spent part of the holidays at Mr J H Clayton's. Willie Clayton and family visited in Pendleton Christmas week. New Year’s day at Mr Larkin Hughes saw many children and grandchildren. Those present included J H Clayton and Sandy, J Avis and wife of Inman, James Blughes of Laurens, O L Clayton and family, and W Clayton and family. Elma Clayton left Saturday for Boiling Springs where she teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Wilson
Greenville
J. H. Clayton
Willie Clayton
Pendleton
Larkin Hughes
J. H. ‘Clayton
Sandy
J A.avis
Inman
James Blughes
Laurens
O. L. Clayton
W. ©. Clayton
Elma Clayton
Boiling Springs
Stephens Bolding Wedding at Stephens Home
The marriage of Eugenie Stephens to Walter Bolding took place January 4 1914 at the Stephens residence with Rev. C R Abercrombie officiating. After the ceremony the couple joined in Mountain View services and returned for a feast followed by an afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Stephens
Eugenie
Walter Bolding
G. P. Bolding
Mountain View
C. R. Abercrombie
Lizzie Garrett and Noah Lark Wed in Mountain View
The marriage occurred December 8, 1913, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Garrett. Miss Lizzie Garrett tied the knot with Mr. Noah Lark in Mountain View. Rev. O. R. Abercrombie officiated. Friends extend best wishes for happiness to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.garrett
Lizzie
Noah Lark
Mountain View
O. R. Abercrombie
Mr. Fosters Good Christmas in Olea and Greenville
A Marietta reader recounts Christmas events from Olea and Marietta church circles. A Christmas tree at Pleasant Grove church yielded gifts including a derby and kid gloves. On Christmas Day J EK Foster joined Miss Lillie Turner in marriage to Roy M White of Greenville. The celebration continued with an oyster dinner at Marietta lodge and a gathering at Mt Tabor with family, then preaching to close the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Olea
Pleasant Grove Church
W.O. Turner
Lillie
Roy M. White
Greenville
Marietta Lodge
Mt. Tabor
J. EK
Foster
Marietta
Jan
For Sale Forty eight acre farm near Masley with new dwelling
For sale, forty eight acres of valuable farm land within one mile of Masley city limits, near Alice cotton mills. The property includes an eight room dwelling, out buildings and a good barn. Land is strong and well suited to truck farming. For prices and terms contact Joy Hi Ladech attorney Masley Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masley
8. C
Alice Cotton Mills
Ldach
Hasley
Easley Route No 1 Dear Old Sentinel
Christmas passed quietly with villagers enjoying festivities without strong drink. Sunday school at Lenhardt schoolhouse held a tree day Dec 26. Public school began Jan 6 with Miss Bessie Jones. News of births and arrivals, visits, and local moves fill the week. Lost Boy's Wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Burg
Lenhardt
Bessie Jones
W.R. Lenhardt
North Carolina
Effie Miller
Locust Hill
Bob Jameson
Henry Holcombe
Anderson
Mr. Holcombe
D. Burdine
Jeff Barnes
Frank Lenhardt
Properties Change Hands in Pickens Sale Day
On Monday sales day in Pickens a large crowd bid on many parcels. Records show multiple tracts sold: H. L. O Clay ton estate 83 acres to R. F. Smith for 1100 dollars, a Liberty lot to J. F. Banister for 50, and several other parcels including 858 acres to Chas. S. Webb & Co. for 7000. Further divisions of Tract 6 went to I. M. Mauldin and others with prices ranging from 695 to 2900. Additional estates sold include Kennemore land bought by N. R. Kennemore for 1800, Murphree 23 acres to Z. W. Breazeale for 310, Davenport 604 acres to T. J. Mauldin for 400, and more. The J. Oliver Pickens estate in Easley saw partial and owner transfers, with sums around 4500 to 5000. A lot on Table Rock Street and other parcels closed in with prices near 3,000 to 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
H.L. O Clayton
R. F. Smith
Liberty
J. F. Banister
R.F. Smith
J. N. Morgan
Webb & Co
I. M. Mauldin
W. EB. Pinson
D. H. Kennemore
N. R. Kennemore
Murphree
Z. W. Breazeale
Davenport
T. J. Mauldin
Jennings
E. Z. McCravey
Calhoun
Hasley
Central
Knowles
Central Township
D. M. Mauldin
J. Oliver Pickens
Easley
Anderson Phosphate and Oil Co
EF. Ki. Billison
W. M. Hagood
Table Rock Street
W. D. Sitton & Bro
County urged to make returns of all property this year
County Auditor N A Christopher calls on every resident to report all property. The office is open to receive returns and every man in the county is required by law to provide a list of his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Christopher
Christmas and New Year Notes From Carmel Area
The column notes a Flat Rock Christmas tree and a progressing Carmel Sunday school with J. M. Richards as superintendent. Social items include weddings anticipated, visits by Miss Luella McWhorter to Georgia, Lillian Young with her aunt near Greenwood, and Lillie Lynch visiting relatives in Walhalla. An infant of T. CO Hawkins died last Saturday and was buried at Flat Rock church. mourners share sympathy. First snow sighted Jan 2 and wishes for a prosperous New Year are sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Flat Rock
Carmel
J. M. Richards
Luella McWhorter
Georgia
Lillian Young
Alice Caldwell
Greenwood
Lillie Lynch
Liberty Route 4
W. R
G. A. Lynch
Walhalla
John Smith
A Paying Crop of Oats and Peas
L. Coleman of Fountain Inn South Carolina reports a four acre field previously poor for cotton yielded 200 bushels of oats using oats seeds nitrate of soda and soil preparation. After harvesting oats he grew a peas and amber cane mix producing 64 tons of hay with total crop value about 282.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Coleman
Fountain Inn
S. C
Progressive Farmer
Pickens Route 1 Dear Editor A Local Letter
A rural column invites readers to submit notes about weather and community life in Pickens Route 1. The piece mentions Tone Boggs improving after illness, visits among locals including the Lesleys Hayes Dodgers Hayes and others, and a move by Bluford Smith to the George Ellis place southwest of Pickens court house. Mountain Rutter signs off asking for more correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone
W E. Boggs
Wash Lesley
D.T. Hayes
Ollie
Beatrice Lesley
Ada Hayes
Beeman
Lesley
Forest Dodgers
Forest
Will Hayes
Kirnest
Marvin Dorr
Bluford Smith
George Ellis
Pickens Court House
Mountain Rutter
Death sentence upheld in Vaughn case from Greenville
It is likely at least six months before the Supreme Court issues a final decision on Thurston Vaughn former superintendent of the Gold Fellows Orphanage at Greenville who was sentenced to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Thurston Vaughn
Qold Fellows Orphanage
Greenville
Easley Social Notes Highlight Local Family Moves
Easley residents welcome new neighbors and visiting kin. Mrs. D F Bradley returns from Chicago to Easley to visit nephew Dr Ola Cobb. Rev W A Lamar relocates to Fairview and will occupy the Singleton house on Pickens street. Prof and Mrs Benson resume the New Year school term with staff ready. Others include Mrs J L Bolt opening in Anderson, Miss Mary Lodge visiting, and families from Texas Arkansas Laurens and Rock Hill sharing holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Bradley
Chicago
Ola Cobb
J. L. Bolt and
Anderson
Texas
West
Joe Young
Arkansas
Pickens County
Young
Bolt
Benson
W. A. Lamar
Fairview
Spartanburg County
Easley
Singleton House
Pickens Street
RE. V. Babb
Insurance Commissioner Race Heats Up In General Assembly Run
Capt. W. A. Hudgens of Anderson declares entry to enter the contest against incumbent BF McMaster for the state Insurance Commissioner post. The race is shaping into a competitive battle for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hudgens
Anderson
General Assembly
BF. H. McMaster
Anderson to host Confederate Veterans meeting May 19 20
Anderson prepares to entertain the Confederate Veterans of South Carolina at the annual meeting on May 19 and 20. The article notes Gov. Blease released five manslayers from the penitentiary on the last day of 1913 and quotes Senator Smith praising the new currency law for farmers and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Confederate Veterans of South Carolina
Gov. Blease
Smith
South
Coleman offers land for Seneca industrial college site
Mrs. M W Coleman offered a building site and five acres of land to secure Seneca industrial college planned by the D A R of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Coleman
Seneca the Industrial College
Millionaires Fined for Unlicensed Hunting in Hampton County
August Belmont Morgan Belmont and Oliver C. Iselin, all New York millionaires, were fined 100 dollars each for hunting without a license on Belmonts game preserves in Hampton county. Belmont paid his fine. they were arrested on the order of State Game Warden A A Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Belmont
Oliver C. Iselin
New York
A. A. Richardson
Belmont
Hampton County
Pleasant Grove News Looks Ahead After Christmas
Pleasant Grove shares a quiet holiday season with a successful Christmas tree and children's presents under Miss Annie Williams, but notes few social events due to rain. The column mentions Mr A T Fortner moving to a nearby farm and a birth for Mr and Mrs Grover on December 21, plus Mr Samuel Capps relocating nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grove
Annie Williams
A. T. Fortner
D. Ll. Baker
Fortner
Grover
Samuel Capps
J. P. Ander
State Department of Agriculture Goes Self Sustaining
Commissioner Watson turns over 12302.50 to the general State fund as revenue from feedstuffs and oil inspection acts, marking the department’s shift to a self sustaining basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Watson
General State Fund
Pickens Sunday School Officers and Teachers for 1914
The article lists church by church the officers and teachers for Pickens Sunday schools in 1914. Baptist Church details superintendent I v Hallam, other roles, and teachers. Methodist Church lists superintendent T J Mauldin, teachers. Presbyterian Church lists superintendent J McD Bruce, and adult classes with named teachers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Baptist Church
R. T. Hallam
I. v. Taylor
R. L. Henderson
Ina Boggs
Philathea
C. EK
Robinson
Baraca
J. T. Taylor
Eva Christopher
Maria Boggs
Minnie Herd
A. J. Boggs
J. M. Stewart
H. A. Nealy
J. W. Garrett
Methodist Church
T. J. Mauldin
H. E. Jones
A.D. Attaway
Wesley Adult Bible
L. E. Kk. Wiggins
L. E. Kk. Wiggins, J. 4K. Harris, Mrs. 1.1. Wiggins, Mrs. T. J. Mauldin
Ellen Anderson
Daisy McDonald
Presbyterian Church
J. McD. Bruce
A. M. Morris
Douglas Yongue
Frances Bruce
J. P. Casey, Sr
L. C. Thornley
J. J. Lewis
Bruce
Vesta Ashmore
Handbag Lost on Train Between Greenville and Norris
A shawl handbag of alligator skin was left on No 39 last Sunday between Greenville and Norris. Inside there is a gold lady size watch and 3.40 in money with cards and letters bearing the name Mrs C I Lagerholm. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the Norris railroad agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Norris
C. I’. Lagerholm
S. C
State Sheriff Association Organized in Columbia
Sheriff R. R. Roark attended the organization meeting in Columbia on Thursday. More than twenty sheriffs were present as the group was formed to cooperate and study the best methods of performing their duties for the benefit of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Roark
1Pickens
State Sheriff's Association
Columbia
Dr Clifton to Visit Central Pickens and Easley
Eye ear nose throat specialist Dr Clifton will be in Central on Wednesday the 7th Liberty on Thursday the 8th Pickens on Sunday the 9th and Easley on Saturday the 10th for one day at each location. Glasses fitted cataracts adenoids tonsils removed. Cross eyes corrected and catarrhal diseases treated. Examinations free and charges reasonable. Inquire at local drug stores for information. Patients urged to call early to avoid rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Central
Liberty
Pickens
Easley
Quick Home Tips for Silver Polish and Cleaning
An old recipe suggests polishing solid silver with a raw potato dipped in baking soda to prevent tarnish. It also advises rinsing dusty floors with warm saltwater to reduce dust, darning stockings on the right side, drying rugs grass side down before cleaning, and using vinegar in water to brighten windows. It notes separating eggs and keeping yolks cool to prevent hardening.
Bride's Cake Recipe from Cream Butter and Sugar
Cream one half cup butter and gradually beat in one and a half cups sugar. Alternate adding half cup milk with two and a half cups sifted flour and three teaspoons baking powder and one fourth teaspoon cream of tartar. Beat six egg whites until stiff and fold in. Flavor with half teaspoon almond extract. Bake moderate. Cover with white Mountain cream frosting and decorate as desired.
Raspberry Preserve Instructions from a Home Preserve
Simple home recipe details how to make raspberry preserve by layering berries and sugar, letting stand, boiling with water, skimming foam, cooling and bottling in pint and quart jars for long storage. Mentions quantities for five pounds berries and six pounds sugar, plus steps to finish preserves.
Versailles Custard Caramel Sauce Recipe
Caramelize granulated sugar over heat then quickly coat a baking dish. Prepare custard as usual, pour, bake until firm, chill, and turn out for serving. Caramel provides a rich Melous flavor and makes a splendid sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Cleaning Ebony Brushes
Guidance on cleaning ebony brushes advises rubbing vaseline on the backs before washing to shield ebony from ammonia or soda in the water. After cleaning, wipe off vaseline and polish the backs with a dry cloth.
Sorting Hose Marking Tips for Pairing
Practical advice to label stockings during purchase by threading a contrasting color through the hem. Mark each pair with a unique color thread to simplify re-pairing after laundering, saving time and preventing mix ups.
Iron Ruston Linen Care for Rust Stains
When linen becomes rusted from iron oxalic acid and hot water remove the stains. After using the acid rinse rinse the linen a few times which leaves the linen beautiful and white.
Quicklime Used In Closets To Absorb Moisture And Deter Pests
An earthen dish of quicklime placed in closets absorbs moisture acts as a disinfectant and keeps rats and mice away according to the brief note.
Morgan Morgan and Ethel Lawrence Wed at Norris Parsonage
Lyston Morgan and Miss Ethel Lawrence of Pickens County united in marriage at the Norris parsonage with Rev. J Thomas Mac farlane officiating on December 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
J. Thomas Macfarlane
Lyston Morgan
Ethel Lawrence
Pickens County
Clerk appointed for county board replaces resigning official
W I Matheny, bookkeeper for Folger Thornley and Co, is named clerk of the county board of commissioners succeeding John A Carey who has resigned. Those needing to transact business with the clerk should visit Folger Thornley and Co store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Il. Matheny
Folger, Thornley & Co
County Board of Commissioners
John A. Carey
Campbell Named Pickens County Magistrate by Governor
George Br. Campbell of Catee chee was appointed magistrate for Pickens County by Governor Blease on Saturday, succeeding the resigning T. W. Childs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BR. Campbell
Cateechee
Pickens County
T. W. Childs
Blease
Childs
Death of Mrs. C. S. Ferguson at Calera Oklahoma
Mrs. C. S. Ferguson wife of James Ferguson died at home in Calera Oklahoma on December 11 1913 aged 66 years 10 months 9 days from cancer left husband ten children and several grandchildren and many friends to mourn her loss. She prepared to die and asked for her children to meet her in heaven. Attending were sons W E Ferguson J Tom Gr Ferguson W W Ferguson and daughter Annie Martin plus distant daughters in South Carolina Greer county Oklahoma and Texas. Edith notes God called her home and promises not to burden us beyond capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ferguson
James Ferguson
Calera
Oklahoma
W.E
J. Tom
J. W. Ferguson
Annie Martin
South Carolina
Greer County
Texas
Edith
Col Julius E Boggs New Year Greeting From Anderson
Col Julius E Boggs sends a New Year greeting to friends noting practical advice. He urges adding to health by reducing appetite and adding to knowledge by staying busy, and growing kinder by daily kind acts and restraint in criticizing others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Julius EK
Bogeys
Julius E. Boggs
Annual Woodmen of the World Banquet Delights Members
The W. O. W. lodge held its annual banquet in the hall on Tuesday night with about 150 Woodmen wives children and friends present. Rev. B. K. Murphree gave grace as waitresses served oysters turkey ham pickles celery cake and coffee. Visitors from other lodges attended and the evening was described as delightful and well spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Murphree
Grace
Reverend W A Christopher Visits Parents in Pickens
The article notes Reverend W A Christopher and his young son visiting his parents in Pickens, detailing a family trip and residence details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Christopher
Duncan
Pickens
Gorn Club Prizes Offered for 1914
Enthusiastic plans are under way across Georgia and other Southern states for 1914 corn club contests. H. G. Hastings offers 1200 dollars in prizes with 100 for South Carolina in three awards. South Carolina aims to reclaim the regional record, once held in 1912, after Alabama surpassed it in 1913. Delphine Moore won a $60 prize in Arkansas among 2400 boys. The corn club movement has grown widely, drawing support from fathers and officials alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
H. G. Hastings
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
United States
Alabama
Jerry Moore
Walker Lee Danson
Arkansas
Hastings
Delphine Moore
Corn Club
South
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Liberty Locals
Stephens
Garrett-Lark
Mr. Foster
Pleasant Grove News
Niet
Pickens Sunday Schools
C. S. Ferguson
Col. Boggs
Gorn Club
Southern
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