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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
2
The column blends remarks on farming prices and social issues with references to caste in India and local debates in South Carolina. It notes a $1.40 bushel selling price and mentions figures like Fitch, Anderson, and Cheath while touching on class and isolation themes.
A biographical sketch honors state senator W T O'Dell of Pickens County born May 1847 in the county. It details his Confederate service, education near Old Liberty spring, farming life, family, and long public service including multiple terms in the state senate and church leadership at Liberty's First Baptist Church.
Governor Blease resigns suddenly, sending his message to the secretary of state and the General Assembly. Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Smith is sworn in to serve the unexpired term as chief executive, with Senate President Walker becoming lieutenant governor. Impeachment talk surfaces but no action taken.
The South Carolina General Assembly began its 71st session with Senate and House organization. LeGrand Walker elected president pro tempore and J. Wilson Gibbs clerk of the House, James A. Hoyt named Speaker. The Senate declined a Winthrop College visit, and the House debated rules amendments amid calls for a compulsory school attendance law and a Wilson administration tribute.
Peter RaDford argues that ample working capital for agriculturists boosts national stability. He notes farmers form the largest shareholding in the world’s economy and must operate through organized channels to influence public affairs, outlining 4 percent net farm income and 10 to 30 percent returns for business.
The text discusses clemency granted by four years of Governor Blease administration and notes that he is South Carolina's first chief executive to resign to enter private life. It also comments on government ownership of ships and criticizes stand-patters and the old guard over opposition to such legislation.
The Union of the 12 Mile River association will meet with Salem Baptist church in Oconee county from January 29 to 31 1915. The program includes an introductory sermon by Rev E M Bolding reorganizations devotionals and five queries on church progress baptism economy overcoming and systematic giving with several ministers leading. Sunday features devotional and a 1030 1130 am service with Prof S E Garner and Rev J C Owen.
Local letter from Long Branch reports Rev. Myers sermon on a rainy Sunday and a good congregation. It notes visits by Nellie Irwan and Baysmore, family movements, school plans for Sarah Johnston, and housekeeping plans for Russell Lawrence and others. Rural progress and upcoming sunshine for farmers are mentioned alongside a murder case tied to the Fair Play race riot with two men bound over to higher court.
A sociable at Mr. and Mrs. A. Cannon’s home, visits by Mrs. Lynch to Mrs. Cantrell, Ben Jones from Oconee with Eugene Gillespie, and Luther Graveley returning to Saluda. Miss Maxie Reece of North Carolina visiting Miss Mammie Stewart. Alonzo Pace hosted a singing for young people. Montvale school thriving under Willie Chastain and Ruth Cannon with Mrs. Gillespie visiting Edens.
A major earthquake struck central Italy last week causing widespread destruction. Reports say Avezzano was leveled with about 8,000 killed, while overall casualties may reach 12,000 dead and 20,000 injured as towns across Abruzzi suffer extensive damage.
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