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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
1
A 1917 farming ad urges farmers to diversify crops amid wartime uncertainty. It touts Hastings seed book offering guidance on field crops, orchard and vegetable planning, claiming better returns and a path to prosperity.
The Sentinel lists several recent marriages including Ida Black and John Harris of Liberty on January 5 1917 Geneva Wimpey and Walter Hendricks of Easley route 6 December 24 1916 Miss Ida Fortner and James Phillips Pleasant Grove December 21 1916 Josie Masters and Henry Burgess December 24 1916 Essie Fortner and Grover Pace December 24 1916 Mabel Mauldin of Norris and Edd Littleton of Atlanta Georgia December 27 1916 plus a correction for Floride Welborn and Griffin Jameson whose name was misprinted previously.
The Sentinel shares reflections on Christmas joy and sorrow among readers. It notes measles affecting Six Mile Academy attendance, visits of locals for the holidays, and ongoing moves as neighbors plan new locations for the coming year.
The Pickens county pig club contest crowned Palma Hendricks of Easley route 4 as first prize winner for raising the largest hog at low cost per pound. Annie McAlister of Central route 4 took second, Frances Hunt of Dacusville third. Each reporting member received a farm magazine subscription. Despite more boys, the girls outperformed them as pig raisers.
Oolenoy Jan 8 The Oolenoy school building recently destroyed by fire is being rebuilt at a site a few feet from the old one. The contract was let for 3100 and the new structure follows a state plan, aiming to be up to date. Local support and resolve mark this effort as a significant community response to aid youth education.
A. A. Richardson, Chief Game Warden of South Carolina, reports closing books for 1916 with $44,730.08 handled. He notes growth since 1912 and says a surplus of 10,542 will go to state schools, sending Pickens county 294.50 for the school fund. Pickens has been under game law since July 1916 with Gantt as warden.
Mt Bethel section reports good health. C C Grant visits Pickens mill village. Sunday school praised. prayers requested. I A Cooper and family, J R Green plan move to Pickens mill. Allen Edens and Esther guests of brother James Edens. J W Grant family moved to Calhoun Ga. J Fulton Robinson elected Easley Bank cashier. George Williams named assistant cashier and bookkeeper. Frank Rodgers joins the express company.
The Sentinel proclaims itself as the official Pickens county paper with wide circulation and extensive legal notices. It touts comprehensive local and state news, farm content, women’s lessons, and family appeal, arguing low cost and high value for readers. Subscription rates are listed at 1.50 yearly, 75 cents six months, 45 cents three months.
Roads are muddy but locals share news from Mountain View and surrounding areas. Garret family and friends visit from Toccoa while others move to Gordon county. Preachers, illness notes, and visits to Greenville and Walhalla are noted along with church and community events.
The Christmas season passed quietly in Peters Creek area with little drinking observed. The Peters Creek school tree delighted children and teacher Miss Wilkes from Fairfield county ensured every pupil received a present. Dacusville visitors joined the fish and oyster supper hosted by the Dacusville W O W camp.
T Cox has a very sick child. Miss Mittie Alexander of Mile Creek visits sister Mrs J C Stewart of Gap Hill. Mr and Mrs J L Murphree and Miss Mattie Louise Kirby spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart. Tommy Oliver visited his sister Mrs E G Mullinix at Central during Christmas. Rev Frank Murphree has measles in his family. A SUBSCRIBER.
Postmaster King reports Easley postal receipts for 1916 up about 14 percent from 1915. Freight receipts averaged around $21,000 monthly last year, with December receipts exceeding $30,000.
Mr. Will Sutherland of Norris Cotton Mills died at his home on Cateechee Hill Sunday evening from pneumonia fever. He had joined the Cateechee Baptist church and was recently baptized by Rev. J. L. Willis. his funeral was expected to reflect his recent life changes. He leaves a wife and two children, age about 23, buried at Jamp Creek cemetery. The piece notes ongoing migration as merchants leave Norris for Greenville and Central town.
Frep H Dominick of Newberry appeals in January 1917 for Democratic contributors, noting $650 more needed to reach a $1,000 deficit fund and urging Pickens county support after several residents have not replied to prior letters. He emphasizes urgency and accountability to the National Democratic committee treasury.
Holidays passed quietly as weather and roads limited activity. Visitors at Mr. and Mrs. R. Childress included Eayar Clyde of Greenville and Luther and Ray Childress of Anderson. Christmas tree at Mile Creek drew many gifts. Mrs. C L Willimon and daughter Inola visited her parents. Music by Misses Jessie, Bessie and Hixie Alexander at Salem Oconee. Will Porter and wife of Calhoun, Ga. visiting relatives. Mrs. Guy Haynes to Atlanta to join husband on streetcar job. Mrs. W H Mauldin spent holidays with Chalmers family in Picket Post area. Wishing Sentinell readers a happy New Year. Possum Earn.
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