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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

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Notes From Ambler Sunday School Grows to 82

Ambler report shows Sunday school increasing with about twenty new members, totaling 82. The piece lists local visits, health updates, and social notes about residents like Mr Lawrence Simmons of Glassy Mountain and Ray Chapman of Pickens, plus family visits and seasonal references.

Lawrence Simmons Glassy Mountain Ray Chapman Pickens Elijah Hayes James Hayes Greenville Will Hayes Little One R. B. Brown Bob Lynch Jennie Virgie Freeman Frank Roy Keith Pumpkintown Tommy Trotter A.C. Smith Tom Simmons W.T. Day J. B. Jones Henry Jones Qulency G. KE. Chapman H. Brown Arthur Jones

Liberty Celery Grower Praised by Local Gazette

Liberty citizen Mr W. Parsons gains recognition as a celery grower. A fine bunch shown by the publisher surpasses Florida produce in size and brilliance. Parsons raised around 350 bunches, with about 100 remaining, and is praised for his successful undertaking in Pickens county.

W.5. Parsons Liberty Florida Parsons Pickens County Liberty Gazette

January Clearance Sale at Hobbs Henderson Co.

Hobbs-Henderson Co advertises a January Clearance Sale with new goods offered at sacrifice prices. The owners aim to move stock quickly, promising significant savings for shoppers and pricing that appeals beyond summer considerations.

Hobbs-Henderson Co

Tribute of Love for Nora Harris at Grace Methodist Church

The Lapins Art Society of Grace Methodist Church Pickens reports the death of Nora Harris, a beloved sister and co worker. The group expresses bereavement and offers sympathy and service to her family.

Nora Harris Lapins’ Art Society Grace Methodist Church Pickens 8. C

Birth Announcement for Gilstrap Girl

Born unto Mr. and Mrs W B Gilstrap, Monday, a girl.

W. B. Gilstrap

Rev L C Craig to Preach at Baptist Church Next Sunday

Coloney news notes report Rev L C Craig will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Nearby social highlights include a Holly Springs social at the Chastains with many locals attending. Mae Jones resumes teaching at Shiloh school near Travelers Rest for a third year.

L. Craig Baptist Church Ione Cleo Hendricks Pearl Sutherland Holly Springs BE. D. Chastain Hallie Pearl Frances Jones Evie Ferguson Lawrence A.C. Sutherland, Jr W. M. Hammond Emma Seneca Annie Laurie Williams Wagener

Pumpkintown notes mix crime antics and light hometown humor

The Pumpkintown column reports a fatal kitchen tale of a man describing killing a billy goat and skinning it, plus local mischief during Christmas with broken windows and a hung cat. It mentions Vernon Corbin moving to the mountains for squirrels, a mule mishap with eggs, and a light anecdote about Elmer Burgess visiting.

Holder D. L. Barker Vernon Corbin Pumpkintown Hogwallow Flatie Belcher Fllick Hellwanger Ellick Flutie Dunk Elmer Burgess W. D. Hendricks Elmer

Liberty Township Singing Convention at Maplecroft Mill Church

The Liberty township singing convention will meet at Maplecroft Mill church on the eighth Sunday afternoon in January at 1 p m. Attendees should bring song books. Samuel Riaains, Secretary Treasurer.

Liberty Township Maplecroft Mill Samuel Riaains Sec Treas

Fifth Sunday Meeting At Pickens Association Plans

The Pickens Association executive committee schedules a two day meeting with Cross Roads Baptist church on Saturday and Sunday January 29 and 30. Programs include devotionals, officer elections, and discussions on church unity, member retention, Sunday school, and yearly plans led by multiple pastors and speakers. All churches and Sunday schools are urged to send delegates.

The Pickens Association Cross Roads Baptist Church B. N. Glazener J. B. Findley J. Connelly W. E. Nelson S. M. Looper W. M. Baker

Townes Indisposed. Pickens Drug Offers Silverware Deal

Local Prof H A Townes near Pickens is indisposed. Pickens Drug store invites customers to call for a limited offer on silverware. Linnwood Land & Investment sales at Easley drew a good turnout with about twenty lots sold at solid prices. County Treasurer Stewart urges mail taxpayers to request a tax statement before January 20. G Wash Nimmons and two daughters visit Mica area and return to near Sylvania Ga. Earle M Smith moves from Golden Creek to Golden Grove with Thad Carson replacing him.

H. A. Townes Pickens Linn °Ood Land & Investment Company Easley Stewart G. Wash Nimmons Sylvania Earle M. Smith R. F. Smith Golden Creek Golden Grove Greenville County Thad Carson Mr. Smith

Porter chosen manager of South Carolina baseball team

Jerry C. Porter, senior law class member from Pickens, elected manager of the University of South Carolina varsity baseball team for the coming season. He has played varsity football for several seasons and was an all state guard this year and last year on The State's all state eleven. He will begin work immediately to complete the schedule as a few games have already been arranged.

Columbia State Jerry C. Porter University of South Carolina Porter Pickens

Woman Suffrage Advocate Sees Rising Power for Women

M W Hester writes from Easley urging space to press Woman Suffrage. He argues women will soon be equal or superior to men, citing history of emancipation and infidels as catalysts, and predicts a future redefining womanhood.

Pickens Sentinel Tom Paine America Bob Ingersoll M. W. Hester

Read the Ads and Profit from Local Merchants

The piece urges readers to study every advertisement in every issue, arguing that advertised goods carry implied quality and satisfaction. It stresses that advertisers back their offerings with value and that paying for newspaper space signals worthwhile products from local businesses.

Good Farming by a One-Handed Farmer Jameson near Wasley

The Easley Progress reports James T. M. Jameson of the Lathem place near the Arnold mill four to five miles northeast of Wasley achieved a prosperous year. He harvested 27 bales of cotton from a two and a half horse crop, selling for over 1500 dollars plus 240 dollars in cotton seed. He cribbed over 300 bushels of corn and produced 240 bushels of peavine hay along with vegetables for his family. Despite losing a hand, his energy and perseverance yielded notable farming success.

T. M. Jameson James Lathem Arnold Mill Wasley Jameson Easley

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Pickens Hardware ‘and Grocery Co R. L. Hondetan Walter Earle Central 5. C Liberty Road D. E. Batlie Washington, D. C W.T. Earle D.C W. D. Litton & Bro S. C R.V. Jaynes Wal- Walla Parcel Post W. G. Stewart Maple St Columbia Chamber of Commerce Ia. A. Odom Globe Optical Co Masonic Temple Jarris the Ideal Laundry East McBee Avenue Greenville, S. C B. B. Porter Howard Sweet Free’s Jd. McsWans Greenville, S.C Sambl Craig Hickens, 5. C L. L. Jameson Diseases Easley Bank Res Globe Optical Company Masonic ‘Temple ALA Odom, A. IL Scilade Pres. Sec Rene Ambler Il. L. Mason Chattanooga,Tenn A. A.jones X.Y.Z Coloney News Pumpkintown News Singing Casey Porter Findley & Stansell W. E. Findley Dave Stansell Windley M.W. Hester Ape Pickens Drug CO Rexall S.C Cental S. C Ki. P. McCravey L. G. Clayton
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