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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
4
Local residents move between routes and towns as families relocate within Pickens County. Revenue officers destroyed illicit distilleries and beer as part of county enforcement last week. Community news mentions Edens and C E Robinson locals, Clemson creamery plans, Belgian relief aid, and a mill lease in Pickens.
Local ad notes Craig Bros Co received a large shipment of shoes suitable for the season and promises fair prices. It emphasizes that a good pair of shoes may help prevent illness and reinforce the seriousness of footgear in preventing pneumonia.
Up to January 1, Pickens County produced 19,413,779 bales of cotton this season, versus 17,518 bales at the same point last year. The state as a whole ginned 1,388, a sharp increase from 1,342,737 bales a year ago.
S. M. Johnstone of Liberty canvasses farmers between Liberty and Anderson to gauge support for a proposed automobile truck line. If approved, the plan would run two daily round trips between Liberty and Anderson, no Sundays service.
The Bolander Orchestra will play at the school auditorium Wednesday night January 97. The four young ladies and two men form a compact group of highly capable musicians and the event is expected to attract a large audience.
Lonnie B. Jennings, recently enlisted in the U. S. Army and stationed at Fort Mills Corregidor Philippines, sends $1.00 for a one year Sentinel subscription. He notes the hot weather is intense and extends best regards to all.
Tax collection updates show $51 064 98 collected by January 15 with $59 770 67 remaining. Obituary notes Mrs Abner ODell dies in Rome Ga formerly Liberty resident. Keowee Bank declares annual dividend with officers reelected except Sam Wilson. J C Sweet Alexander buys Greg Mauldin's grocery restaurant. Mauldin to handle Heath Bruce Morrow fertilizers. Mrs J P Carey Jr visiting Easley while legislature sessions. Rev Charles Atkinson accepts Mountain Grove church pastorate. Mrs Helen Boggs Tribble visits Pickens Easley. Mrs J M Haslam improving after illness. Route 3 letter not published. Pearl the month old infant Pearce dies in Pickens.
Dr L L Jameson of Easley, a young graduate of the Atlanta College of Medicine, is practicing in the county and building a notable patient base with a specialty in stomach diseases. Also, Mr Early Simmons near Pickens suffered a severe foot cut from an axe, but Dr Robi Kirksey treated him and doctors expect all toes to be saved.
Mrs. Young wife of A F Young died at home in the Enon section on the 16th after a lengthy illness from tuberculosis. Survived by her husband and one daughter. Formerly Miss Madden daughter of the late Nat Madden of Central. Funeral and interment at Tabor Methodist church on the 18th. Inst. Meyers-Arnold Co. invites Pickens county women to visit their Greenville store for bargains. Bertran Porter bought W Frank Christopher’s barber shop and will upgrade it. He promises better services and offers razor ironing for out of town customers.
A promotional pitch invites readers to try Luzianne Coffee at their expense. Buy a pound can and brew with half the amount of ordinary coffee, promising a full money back guarantee if not satisfied at the original store.
The Pickens township singing convention meets with Second Baptist Church next Sunday January 24 at 2 pm. All who can sing and wish to sing are invited, including visiting leaders. Readers are especially expected to attend for a song and praise service. Secretary.
Hon J Ashmore Hinton and his wife, long residents near Easley, depart for Commerce Georgia to farm. O T Hinton sells Easley dry goods and groceries to Frank C Folger. new firm named F C Folger & Co. Hinton plans to move to his father's Kasley farm to farm.
Mrs. Evatt widow of W A Evatt died at her Pickens home Wednesday night from heart trouble after a lengthy illness. Born as Miss Keith in Oolenoy county she lived there most of her life. Funeral held Friday at Oolenoy church with Rev Mr White officiating. She leaves a husband and four children Mrs John Porter Sherman Josie and Homer Evatt.
On January 13 at 3 30 p m at the Freeman home Mr Thomas Maddox of Norris wed Miss May Freeman in a quiet ceremony led by Rev D W Hiatt. A sumptuous supper followed and many friends wish the couple long, prosperous lives.
A vegetable oil blend from France, introduced in the United States by Chicago druggist George H. Mayr, claims to cure stomach liver and intestinal troubles. Users report quick relief within a day and guaranteed refunds if not satisfied, with one bottle promising full effectiveness.
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