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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1913

Page

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Hasley News Sees New Church Building and Local Notes

The Easley section reports the Presbyterian congregation now meets in the auditorium as their old church is torn down. The foundation of a modern church is laid with Sunday school rooms. Elsewhere local residents discuss roads, weather, and community efforts, praising Southern Baptists and mission giving that funds hospitals, schools, and overseas work.

Presbyterian Auditorum Hasley Ple Southern Baptists South South Carolina Six Mile Academy North Greenville Argentina France Rome China Cuba

Pickens Route 3 and Local Neighbors Briefly Recap

Dr R K Kirksey is digging a well on his Mt Bethel area property. Ed Gilstrap and family of Liberty visited his uncle on Ive Mile. Edens in North Carolina reports a September 26 birth at the home of Mr and Mrs Enes, a pound boy. Grant and family from a Creek section visited his brother in Branchville. Antrell is building a new barn to improve his place. Miss Mamie Stewart is ill with grip and Mrs W T Edens remains confined to her room. A Christmas day prayer service at A C Denn’s ended with a small gathering and a shared blessing. Sentinel readers are wished well. Plow Bor.

Reader Replies On New Rule And Charity In Medicine

A reader defends doctors actions and argues the rule aims to teach economy and frugality. He cites destitute families and urges charity, noting wasted small earnings on luxuries and candy purchases amid hardship.

Lmy JoJo

Garrett Sheppard Wedding Noted at Abercrombie Home

On January 12 1913 at the home of Rev C K Abercrombie Arthur Garrett and Kate Sheppard were married. The couple traveled to the bride's home after the ceremony and were joined by relatives from Pickens and Oconee counties. They then moved to the groom's home where friends welcomed them and wished a long life together.

C. KR. Abercrombie Arthur Garret Kate Sheppard D. E. Garret Pickens County D. O. Sheppard Oconee County John Baker Lillie Lay Glaziner Abercrombie Mamie Lay Hazea Abercrombie Oconee Country

In Memory of Little Furman Bagwell

A mournful reminiscence recalls the loss of Furman Bagwell six months past on a drizzly July night. The writer mourns the child, recalls his blue eyes and golden hair, thanks John Baker and wife for care, and asks prayers to meet him in heaven where they shall part no more.

John Baker Cone

How Is the Labor Done In the Eyes of Them Who See

A reflective piece on work stressing that the value lies in how labor is performed not in the task or pay. It urges avoiding complaining about daily duties and encourages a mindset of purposeful, steady effort regardless of pleasure in the job.

Son

Blease’s key recommendations outlined in brief

The governor urges a two cent passenger rate on railroads, a one mill levy for public schools, and warns that state college appropriations will be vetoed without it. He proposes renaming Clemson College Calhoun College, lowering interest from eight to six percent, repealing the concealed weapons ban and granting pistol licenses, abolishing the hosiery mill, and electing judges by the people. The Torrens land title system is noted without specific recommendations.

Torrens

New Direct Election of Senators Gaining Momentum

The piece notes growing support in state legislatures for direct voter selection of U S senators, with 36 states needed for ratification. It outlines timelines from 1913 to 1914, cites Massachusetts and Montana actions, and contrasts federal versus state control provisions in the amendment battle.

Massachusetts Montana Washington United States Democratic Party Congress Senate House

Four Parties Now

George Clinton discusses potential three party dynamics in the next U.S. House as Progressives and Progressive Republicans weigh caucusing with or against Republicans. He notes the Democratic leadership may ignore Progressive representatives, while Victor Murdock and others from the Midwest may form a fourth group.

George Clintonshington House Theodore Roosevelt House of Representatives Democracy Congress Beliég Wisconsin Mr. la Follette Kansas Victor Murdock Murdock Middle West Qerodiques of Representatives Conel Democratic Party Chicago

Hardware and farming supplies for 1912 at local shop

The store thanks county residents for past favors and notes a prosperous 1912. It promotes Perfection plow stocks, 2in1 turners, Wm. J. Oliver turn plows, Disc harrow, Walter A. Wood equipment, roofing including rubber at 1.60 a square, back bands, traces, collars, plows, harnesses, and Myers pumps priced from six dollars, inviting customers to view the line.

Wm. J. Oliver Walter A. Wood

Local Store Welcomes Customers with Fresh Groceries

A neighborhood shop advertises a full line of groceries at all times and offers top dollar for chickens and eggs. The notice emphasizes quality products and high prices for poultry and eggs.

Southeast Leads in 1912 Cotton Mill Growth Says Finley

Finley of Southern Railway notes 1912 saw 87 new mills nationwide with 20 in the Southeast. Of 533 100 new spindles, 427 008 or 80 percent were Southeast mills. 9 774 new looms, 6 450 or 66 percent, were in the Southeast. Additions to existing plants boosted capacity and sustained the region’s record in cotton production.

Washington, D. C Finley The Southern Railway Company United States Southeastern South

Attorney General Moves to Disbar Barnard B Evans

Barnard B. Evans, a former Attorney General candidate, must show cause before the state Supreme Court on February 3 why he should not be disbarred. The charges are numerous and were pressed by Attorney General Lyon.

Barnard B. Evans Supreme Court of Lyon

Hawkes Co. Optician Engagement at Pickens Drug Co

The engagement of A. K. Hawkes Co.'s expert optician is announced for January 23 and 24, 1913 at Pickens Drug Co. The store guarantees his work and invites customers needing glasses or eye guidance to attend on those dates.

A. K. Hawkes Co Pickens Drug Co

Johnston Man Varies Incomplete Report Details

Mr. W. F. Johnston who was in the near vicinity is noted in an incomplete report. The fragment provides little context about his role or the event and leaves readers awaiting fuller details.

Mr John Roper Conned in Gripp Room Theft Case

A report states John Roper was deceived in a Gripp room theft incident. Investigators describe a con that targeted Roper in what is described as a security lapse. No further details on suspects or location are provided.

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Dunty Easley Pleasant Grove News Missus Steadman Ney Main View Briggs W. A. Hamilton Keith L. d First Baptist Church E V. Babb Cateechee Robinson and Thornton Laban Rogers C. T. Martin Martin Walter Hester Jack Frost Jas. R. Duncan Clemson College Jimmie Philipps Greenville Janie Rigdon Bease Rigdon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Albert Masters Mary Jane Masters Marietta Janie Anderson Coleney James F. Rigdon Amanda Fortner Rachel Anders W. M. Hawkins D. L. Barker Pickens R. K. Kirksey Mt. Bethel Church Ed Gilstrap Liberty Edens North Carol Eceniver Stork Mrs. Ens Pound Boy Grant Branchville Antrell Mamie Stewart A. C.den Sentinel Heali Being & Co Constitution Hall Prietors Garrett-Sheppard Little Furman Bagwell Che Daily Grind Oiiu Ecclesiastes W. G. Chapman Gov. Blease NEW Order Gaming George Clinton Union Secretary of States of the Union Madame de Sevigne Pickens Hardware & Grocery Co T. R. Alien Hughes SROS Ins, S. C Mullins Enterprise W. F. Johnston John Roper Gripp Pickens Bank Pickens, S. G Cen J. McD Bruce J. M. Mauldin Cashig Hfe Sentine
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