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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
4
A compilation of satirical quips on war, politics, and society. Jests touch on Kaiser and Allies, German losses, U.S. elections, reformers, and local figures like Atlanta mayor Jim Woodward, with playful asides about nerves and manners.
The column compiles quick takes from newspapers from Spartanburg to New York and Columbia. It notes Roosevelts shrinking GOP list to Hughes or Me and hints at a prohibition push to bar quartz from mountain counties. It cites Gov Manning suspending a sheriff over liquor law enforcement and quotes a Supreme Court line on citizen elected sheriffs.
The writer sent one dollar to renew The Pickens Sentinel subscription expressing reliance on the newspaper and signing as S. E. Hughes.
A letter from Mrs. S. H. Browne of Tunnel Hill Georgia requests renewal of The Sentinel. She praises the paper for supplying all county news and expresses she cannot do without it.
S C Martin asks to send the paper to Seneca R2 rather than Central and encloses a $1 fund check to pay for another year. He expresses satisfaction with his Seneca home and sends best wishes to The Sentinel team and Pickens residents.
The fragment notes visits by Brother Wallace of the Dewberry Observer and Harold Booker of the Spartanburg Journal to Gary Hiott in Pickens. It records the hope they enjoyed the stop and mentions their affiliations.
The Pickens Sentinel reports Easley will unveil a new town pump next Saturday. The event marks a civic milestone with residents invited to attend the ceremony and see the installation in the town center.
Probate Judge J B Newbery cites B C Mauldin to show cause why administration of W B Mauldin estate should not be granted. Hearing set at Pickens court on January 22, 1916 at 11 in the forenoon. Notice to kindred and creditors to appear.
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late J H Nix must present the same duly proven on or before January 25 1916 or be barred from payment. All indebted to the estate must pay on or before that date to B H Callaham administrator.
Tens of thousands of farmers and townsfolk saved money during shortages by growing their own gardens. Hastings 1916 Seed Catalogue explains how planted crops cut store bills, offers garden and farm seeds, and promises free catalog upon request from H. G. Hastings Co. Atlanta, Ga.
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