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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
A quick glance through Greenville News clippings notes state opinions and data on South Carolina counties. It cites Pickens County taxes and a Washington report on banking growth, with figures showing 1912 new bank formations totaling more than 16 million dollars in southern states.
A reflective reminiscence honors a mother who shaped a son and his life, detailing her sacrifice, strength, and faith. The piece recounts her role in founding Rutherford College, her care through illness, and the lasting influence of her devotion on the author as he recalls family, faith, and the bonds of memory.
An advertisement claims a do it yourself salve recipe costs $1 and saves two thirds versus bought salve. It promises a refund if unsatisfied and provides a P O Box in Aiken. The notice appears with references to tax and county offices dated October 1, 1912.
In Pickens County South Carolina Clerk A J Koggs sells on February Salesday 1913 under a decretal order by Judge S W G Shipp two parcels. First tract 100 acres bounded by Anderson Williams Russell Johnson and Elfenburg. second tract 92.5 acres near Twenty Three Mile Creek and McWorter land. Cash terms. bidders must pay papers and recording fees. If not complied within one hour premises resold at bidder risk.
In pursuance of a decree dated January 13 1913 Judge Shipp will sell on February Salesday 1913 at Pickens Court House all parcels of land in Gregorys Creek Twelve Mile River area. First tract belonged to W B Breazeale containing about 32.95 acres. second tract belonged to John Youngblood containing about 32.95 acres. Both tracts adjoin multiple neighbors and were conveyed previously. sale terms are cash with purchaser paying all papers and recording. A J Boggs clerk of court
The time for taking returns for the year 1913 opens January 1 and closes February 20 1913. A 50 percent penalty applies to late returns. All able bodied male residents ages 12 to 50 must return capitation road tax except ministers in charge, school trustees, and those living inside incorporated limits. Poll tax runs 21 to 60. Capitation dog tax 50 cents per head. The auditor will visit numerous locations in Pickens county from January 13 to January 36 or work from the office afterwards. Returns also accepted at the auditor’s office during rounds. Official: N. A. Christopher County Auditor Pickens S C December 5 1912.
Three farms offered for sale from nine to three hundred acres with good improvements and easy terms. The notice invites the best offer and division of the properties, urging prompt contact by wire to schedule a viewing or discussion.
The Sentinel announces a free 25 word ad for subscribers per issue or two. Ads over 25 words cost one cent per word at regular rates. The Sentinel promotes its wide circulation of over 6000 weekly readers and calls itself the county’s only home print paper.
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