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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
The South Carolina General Assembly convened for a 49 day session with lawmakers gathering in Columbia. Governor C. L. Blease delivered the annual message, urging restraint and tax relief while noting ongoing investigations into the state dispensary and a pending loan audit.
City council and county legislators convened to discuss replacing the dispensary with a license system for liquor regulation. Mayor Grace argued the dispensary is the root of all evil and unsuitable for a seaport, pledging needed legislation if properly presented. Separately, Capt. I P Gregorie, conductor on Charleston and Western Carolina trains, was injured on the job after being knocked from a rear platform by a protruding pipe as the train passed, rendering him unconscious and needing recuperation.
Visitors at the general assembly opening wore sashes bearing Jasper County slogans. The county’s backers seek official recognition of land as a new county with Ridgeland as the seat. If approved, a governing structure and legislative representation would be created in the southern state corner near Beaufort.
The report details dispensary sales totaling $800 274.54 for the previous year and $698 007.13 for the current year with a net profit of $229 751.05 and increases over prior periods. It notes salary raises, a new whiskey dispensary, and earnings allocations to city county and schools. It also cites Attorney General guidance affirming that a single woman may hold the office of County Clerk if bonded and otherwise qualified.
H H Evans of Newberry appeared in Richland county court with attorney Eugene S Blease and posted 1000 bond for trial on charges of receiving rebates and conspiracy while a state dispensary board member in 1900. He is accused of accepting a rebate from liquor dealer M A Goodman. Trial timing remains unsettled as prosecutors consult with W F Stevenson.
Nora Bowen, longtime assistant in the Grayson County Clerk's office, announces candidacy for county clerk. The Leader endorses her, citing four years of experience and familiarity with duties, and notes her family ties and local support in Van Alstyne and Elmont.
A visitor in Terminal California writes of Pickens County memories and South Carolina pride. He praises The Sentinel for near home feelings and mentions Carolina bar and Murphy’s Smoke House. He notes local industry, climate, and diverse population while favoring South Carolina over California.
Ira B. Jones former chief justice of the South Carolina supreme court enters governor race as an active candidate. He said he had no formal statement yet on his race while his successor will be chosen in the current session.
The Democratic national committee selected Baltimore as the 1912 convention site with June 25 set for the gathering to nominate candidates. Chicago will host the Republican convention June 18. The committee approved a permissive primary rule allowing direct delegate elections where state law permits.
Five years after organizing the South Carolina Colored Race conference Richard Carroll serves as its president. The annual session starts in Columbia on Wednesday January 24 and ends January 26. Previously the governor was a prominent white speaker, but remarks attributed to him caused debate.
The community mourns the death of 46 year old T. H. Parsons who died after a brief heart ailment. He lived in Liberty, was married in Elberton, ran a local mercantile business, united with the Baptist church, and leaves a widow, four children, three sisters, and several brothers. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev. D. W. Hiatt, with burial in the local cemetery. The notice also mentions upcoming Liberty Baptist Woman's Missionary Society prayers and local visits.
Notice announces a February 3 1912 election to fill the unexpired mayoral term of S B Craig. Election managers listed as D B Finney W T Griffin and J L Thornley. Voting place is City Hall by order of the Town Council.
Describes 55 acres located 3.5 miles east of Pickens South Carolina with 25 acres cultivated and the rest pasture woodland. Includes a good 7 room 2 story house and immediate possession offered. See H M Hester Pickens.
Eugene B. Gary of Abbeville was unanimously elected chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court in a joint session, receiving all 153 votes. He succeeds Ira B. Jones who resigned to run for governor, completing the unexpired term of Y. J. Pope. Gary’s nomination came from Senator J. Moore Mars with broad support.
Richard C. Watts of Chesterfield won the Fourth circuit seat as associate justice on the South Carolina Supreme Court by an 85 to 55 vote over Thomas B. Fraser of Sumter. Watts was nominated by W. K. Stevenson with support from the Marlboro and Union delegations amid a notable split in Union county.
Columbia Jan 11 Thomas B Fraser of Sumter was elected associate justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court on the second ballot to replace Eugene B Gary who became chief justice. Final tally 160 votes with Fraser 93 Gage 58 Prince 9 Hart withdrawn. C A Woods of Marion reelected associate justice without opposition.
The Atlanta Sentinel reports a light snowfall, about an inch deep, marking the first snow of the year. It notes Mr and Mrs W D Fricks will move to Jacksonville Fla and expresses regret at losing Dave and his wife.
The Barnwell bar endorses George H. Bates, a Barnwell attorney, for judge of the second judicial circuit to replace the late Robert Aldrich and asks General Assembly support. Also reports Char lie Warren pleads guilty to horse theft, gets 12 months on county chain gang and $31 fine.
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