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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
2
The 1911 tobacco crop in the state totals 1 388 000 dollars in value. County taxable property amounts to 4 015 596 dollars, yielding 23 089 68 dollars to the state from State levy. The notice questions lawmakers seeking leave of absence to travel out of state during the current session.
Col. J. H. Wharton, senator from Laurens County, will introduce a bill providing biannual sessions of the legislature. The move is praised as a step toward economy and is expected to reach a safe and successful landing.
The report notes fertilizer manufacturers are unhappy and farmers intend to reduce cotton acreage to protect themselves. The text adds a moral reflection contrasting pious conduct with violent crime, imagining a churchgoer just after a lynching. It underscores fear and consequences for agricultural planning.
HH. Evans former chairman of the old State dispensary was indicted in Richland county last week with a true bill found against him for accepting rebates and for conspiracy to receive rebates. Evans is linked to a Felder bribery case previously tried in Newberry where no bill was found.
Under the act passed by the last legislature no child under twelve may be employed in any mine factory or textile establishment in this State. No exceptions are made regardless of parental or child conditions or exigencies. The act took effect January 1 1912.
A local notice urges residents to choose a mayor who will dedicate time to civic work. It notes winter mud holes summer dust and weeds and asks for earnest thought toward better government for the town.
Chief Justice Ira B. Jones retires from the state supreme court last Tuesday the 9th and resigns to run for governor in the coming primary. He is praised as a fair strong jurist with an enviable legal reputation and capable judicial mien.
The outlook for a Democratic president in the approaching election is bright. Prominent leaders include Governor Harmon of Ohio Governor Wilson of New Jersey Speaker Champ Clark of Missouri Congressmen Underwood of Alabama and Colonel Bryan of Nebraska. Harmon and Wilson appear strongest though Harmon faces rumors of liquor-industry sympathy. Wilson, a Southern by birth, is favored in the South and credited with delivering New Jersey from entrenched party rule.
The piece argues that Judge Jones, removed from politics for years on the bench, faces a large generation of new voters unfamiliar with him. It suggests he would be an excellent governor but stresses he must actively campaign soon to build support and win.
A call to reform laws includes raising license fees for marriage officers, allowing pupil transfers only with both districts consent, taxing road duty at 2 per year like poll taxes, and funding for country schools and eight month terms. It urges strict control of higher education and an economy drive amid cotton price concerns.
The piece weighs potential Democratic candidates including Wilson Clarke Underwood Bryan and others. It notes Wilson’s leadership and Southern background may hurt Northern support while Clarke faces corporate ties. Underwood is dismissed as too Southern. Bryan as unlikely but intellectually capable. overall a confident expectation of a sweeping victory for the party.
The note explains 200 subscribers were cut off to comply with post office rules. It invites anyone in arrears to inform the paper to have their name restored, emphasizing a desire to keep and grow the subscriber list while avoiding penalties for year-long arrears.
The article outlines a plan to build a farmers warehouse at Pickens to store cotton, with J F Hendricks of Liberty advocating the scheme and canvassing the county. Pickens is seen as central and accessible by rail, promising convenience and support from local business people.
On the 19th this month marked as Gen Lee's birthday the school holds exercises at the School Auditorium. The Daughters of the Confederacy will present crosses to old soldiers who applied. All are asked to attend and participate. Exercises start at 1 50 p m with public invited.
Nannie P. Sloan Administratrix gives notice to the judge of probate in Pickens county South Carolina that on January 15 1911 at 11 o clock forenoon or soon after she will apply for leave to make final settlement of the estate of David B Sloan deceased and to obtain discharge as administratrix Dec 14 1911 Nannie P Sloan Administratrix
Brown female setter called Della missing with a small tumor on her right hip, about the size of a quarter. Reward offered for information leading to the dog's discovery. contact 32 J. R. Ashraore.
Notice to pensioners that in January 1912 court house will host daily sessions to file applications for old soldiers and widows not currently receiving pensions. New applicants must apply. existing pensioners continue to receive pensions without further action. J. B. Newberry Pension Com.
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