Waterworks on for Pickens farmer as plant inspires others
At two miles out Easley Road in Pickens County, Mr. Robert Stewart shows a private waterworks system delivering pure spring water to a 640 gallon tank and five hydrants. The system boosts home convenience and fire safety, with Mrs. Stewart and their garden thriving, and the couple honored in local Sentinel praise notes.
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Qute A
Robert Stewart
Pickens
Easley Road
Easley
Mr. Stewart
M. ©. Smith
Stewart
Mrs.Stewart
Confederacy
Manassas
Marietta Route 2 Jottings From Old Column
Sermon at Mt Tabor by Rev J E Foster drew a good audience. Mr Miles P Singleton of Peters Creek is reported seriously ill at about 75. Dr W M Ponder attends him. Miss Sarah Attaway of Pickens visits sister Mrs J D McConnell. Miss Christine Edens visits grandmother Mrs Myra Turner. L M Rigdon of Ooleney worshiped at Mt Tabor. Vernon Jones and sister of Table Rock attended service. Mr and Mrs L S Edens had dinner with Mr George Garren, who hails from North Carolina and farms at home. A young people's singing at Garren’s featured L B Williams and Miss Viola Garren, followed by ripe peaches.
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lJan
Marietta
Ben
J. E. Foster
Mt. Tabor
Miles P. Singleton
Peters Creek
Vernon Jones
Table Rock
L. S. Edens
George Garren
Farmer
Cole L
Sheriff Raids Saluda River Crap Game Near Easley
Sheriff Roark followed a tip Saturday night to a suspected crap game near Saluda river below Easley but found none at first. The pursuit moved to Sugartown in Croswell where an officers’ party surprised twelve to fifteen Africans and Anglo-Saxons, capturing four boneshooters, including a white boy. each officer took one prisoner and Corbin took two.
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Roark
Saluda River
Easley
McKinney
Corbin
Sugartown
Croswell
Remedies for Health and Appetite Advertised Tablets
An advertisement outlines remedies for various ailments including sleepiness and sedentary habits. It claims improvements in digestion and appetite with specified tablets advertised for age related concerns and general wellness.
Tabor News Notes
A male belonging to Robert Evatt died Saturday. Sam Evatt’s buggy overturned last week, injuring his arm. Ernest McWhorter recovers from illness. A large local crowd visited Glassy Mountain Saturday. Visits include Morris Gilstrap with Paul Farmer and Mrs. Evatt families.
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Robert Evatt
Morris Gilstrap
Paul Farmer
Sam
Anderson Evatt
Norris
Roscoe Freeman
Luther Freeman
J. W. Cantrell
R. O. Mauldin
Ernest McWhorter
Glassy Mountain
Sam Evatt
Pickens Route 1 Sunday School at Pickens View Church
It is very dry in this section and the corn seems to be drying up though cotton is generally good. Miss Ophelia Chastain visited her sister Mrs Flora Looper last week. Mr and Mrs J P Simpson visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gilstrap in Easley Sunday. A Dry Lizzard.
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Pickens View Church
Ophelia Chastain
Flora Looper
J. P. Simpson
Lawrence Gilstrap
Easley
Supt Swearingen to Speak at Zion School Meeting
Zion school patrons in Easley will host an educational meeting at the schoolhouse on July 31 with State Superintendent of Education Swearingen delivering the principal address. Swearingen will spend several days in Pickens county later this month visiting schools and reviewing the situation.
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Zion School
Easley
Swearingen
Pickens County
Keep Down Forest Fires on Carolina Timber Co Lands
A public notice thanks residents for fire prevention on Carolina Timber Co. lands and adjoining areas. It notes showers forming along the mountains as evidence that leaving leaves to decompose helps retain moisture and gradually feed streams. The message urges continued aid to protect forests and benefit local farmers and citizens.
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Carolina Timber Co
W. H. Chastain
Governor Blease Supporters Hold County Caucus in Pickens
In Pickens county a caucus at the courthouse drew about twenty men with representation from every voting precinct. The group aims to enroll all voters, appointing one precinct registrar per precinct to track progress. Pamphlets of Governor Blease’s opening speech were distributed statewide.
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Blease
Pickens
Traveling Men's Items from the Greenville News
J T Hutchinson of the Kips combe Russe company now travels in a Ford, finding the auto a convenient way to reach towns between stations. Pickens railway between Easley and Pickens is filling trestles to improve safety, easing traveling fears for many men.
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Greenville News
J. T. Hutchinson
Kipscombe- Russe
Hassey
Hutch
Pickens
Easley
Mrs LeRoi Boggs Dies in Easley After Ill Health
Death of Mrs Myrtle Flerlage Boggs of Easley occurred Tuesday night after two weeks of illness. Survived by husband LeRoi Boggs infant son three months and parents. Funeral held at Pickens Presbyterian Church with burial in Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Pickens
LeRoi Boggs
Easley
Mr. Waller
Easley Presbyterian Church
Merchants Agree to Monday Closure of Pickens Stores
We the undersigned merchants of Pickens agree to close our stores on Monday July 6 instead of Saturday July 4. Signatories include Heath Bruce Morrow Co Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co Craig Bros Co B S Johnson R B Waldrop Findley Stansell T D Harris H A Richey Folger Thornley Co B F Parsons G T Mauldin.
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Pickens
Heath - Bruce - Morrow Co
Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co
Craig Bros. Co
B.S. Johnson
R. B. Waldrop
Findley & Stansell
T. D. Harris
H. A. Richey
Folger
Thornley & Co
B. F. Parsons
G. T.mauldin
White Man Killed and Woman Assaulted in Crow Creek Section
A brutal crime in Pickens county at the Par son’s mill area in Crow Creek left Floyd McCollums accused of killing James Hendricks and raping a woman in his home. The body was found near the Hendricks place after deputies were alerted. the suspect remained at large as authorities and locals hunted the area. James Hendricks had recently moved from Easley, and the case stirred strong local tension while details emerged.
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Crow Creek
Pickens County
Nealey
Roark
Hendricks
James Hendricks
Easley
McCollum
Illicit Distilleries Destroyed in Pickens County Raid
Four illicit distilleries were destroyed in Pickens county last week along with a large quantity of beer and cash. The full raiding crew from Greenville and Pickens participated. Mrs. F B Morgan and family thank friends for kindness during illness and bereavement. Pickens Cotton Mill may shut down soon due to water scarcity though Mr Hagood says it won’t if water holds out. A P Parrott of route 3 was struck in the eye at his blacksmith shop last Wednesday and required care in Greenville then Anderson due to unavailable local opticians.
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Pickens County
Greenville and
Pickens
F. B. Morgan
A. P. Parrott
Route 3
Greenville
Seed Prices Expected to Rise as Demand Surges
Department of Agriculture in Washington says vetch and clover seed will be in strong demand with prices advancing over the next 60 days. A Charleston seed house already sold 110 tons and ordered 50 more tons to meet the uptrend.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Charleston
Williamston Groom Weds Pickens Bride in Pickens Parsonage
Joel F. Bigby of Williamston marries Emma Welborn of near Pickens at the Pickens Methodist parsonage with Rev. L. E. Wiggins officiating. The couple, described as popular, depart by automobile for Hendersonville and Western North Carolina before returning to Williamston.
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Joel F. Bigby
Williamston
Emma Welborn
Pickens
L. E. Wiggins
M. J. Welborn
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Pleasant receptions in Pickens mark anniversaries
Last week brought cheerful gatherings as James P Carey Jr and Mrs G R Hendricks celebrated wedding anniversaries. Mrs Carey hosted Entre Nous Club with a receiving line, flower contest won by Miss Sheib, and ice dessert service. Mrs Hendricks hosted a second anniversary with thirty three guests and decor, assisted by several local hosts and guests from Easley Greenville and Atlanta.
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Pickens
Jas. P. Carey, Jr
G. R. Hendricks
Mrs. Carey
Mesdames
J. P. Carey
Sr. Rice
Elberton
Peryl Martin
Easley
Marguerite Sheib
Greenville
Vesta Ashmére
Floride Carey
Emily Robinson
Bernice Carey
Miss Sheib
Mattie Finley
Sara Bess Clement
Atlanta
J. E. Robinson
Nunnally
Emily Thornley
Resolutions of Respect For Mr Frank B Morgan Bank of Central
The directors of the Bank of Central meet on June 23 1914 to mourn the death of cashier Frank B Morgan who died early June 20 1914 The board calls him enterprising upright and loyal and prays for God s will In memory a page will be inscribed and copies sent to his family The Pickens Sentinel and Greenville Daily News for publication
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Bank of Central
Frank B. Morgan
Bank
Pickens Sentinel
Greenville Daily News
Early Cotton Blooms Reported In Sentinel Area
The Sentinel notes many early cotton blooms with dates. Reported by A M Simmons Ri June 22 Simon Kirksey June 23 W E Thomas June 22 J M Arnold June 24 J R Richards June 26 Z A Smith Dacusville June 26 Wash Rice colored June 26 Bud Robinson colored June 23 Ab Griffin colored June 23. Most farmers report excellent cotton crops.
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the Sentinel
A. M. Simmons
Simon Kirksey
W. E. Thomas
J. M. Arnold
J. R. Richards
Z.a.smith
Dacusville
Wash Rice
We’d Hate to Get Caught in That Rain
Greenville News notes the heavy perspiration of recent days could form a cloud and bring a good rain if gathered together, signaling potential weather change.
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Greenville News
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Believers
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failing case. The ad states Hall's Catarrh Cure works by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces and claims full constitutional restoration with internal use. It promotes testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio makers F J Cheney Co, with pills for constipation offered.
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Cll
Hall
Dress F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Tse
Cedar Rock social notes list local visitors and guests
Mrs J A Burgess visits Anderson while Ruth Hendrix visits Greenville relatives. Joel H Miller and wife visit J W Stewart. R McGollum family near Easley. Will Beasley family guest of Spearman. Weldon Fones visits Velasco Tripp. T A Julian couple visit Rock Ring coast area. Smith family Easley helps on farm. Misses Lee and Ella Maude Julian guest of Miss Viola Por. Mrs SD Hendrix daughter Ata Lenhardt visit. Bill Hester hosts from Greensboro. Bettie Robinson Greenville visits daughter Mrs John W Stewart. Homer Jones visits Enon parents. John W Stewart and wife visit his parents. Flossie Williams and brothers visit J A Williams in Vine Land. Rexie.
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J. A. Burgess
Anderson
Ruth Hendrix
Greenville
Joel H. Miller
J. W. Stewart
R. McGollum
Easley
Will Beasley
O Smith
Fhreiz
Burg Suritay
Ella Maude Julian
Viola
Rae
Oets Sel F. Miller
D. Hendrixnd
Ata
Bettie Robinson
John W. Stewart
Homer Jones
Couch
Enon
Robert Stewart
Flossie Williams
Osborne
Ned
J. A. Williams
Vineland
Rexie
All Day Singing at Concord Church July Second Sunday
Concord church hosts an all day singing on the second Sunday in July. The event welcomes all ages with old time song books and baskets encouraged. Organizers expect a great day for attendees, especially elderly participants.
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Concord Church
Ice Cream Supper to Benefit Dacusville School Improvements
The Dacusville community will sell ice cream and cake on July 4 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the schoolhouse. Proceeds go to school improvements. After refreshments, the literary society meeting will be held in the auditorium and the public is invited.
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Dacusville
Pickens Merchants Close Monday for Independence Day
To avoid disrupting farmers and mill workers who visit on Saturdays, Pickens merchants will close their stores on Monday in honor of Independence Day instead of Saturday July 4.
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Pickens
Ed ucational Levy Votes Spread Across Pickens County
Pickens County residents press for better schools as districts approve extra tax levies. Mile Creek voted unanimously in favor, Gates approved with one dissent. Antioch district slated for election this month. Also notes meeting with Maj. F W R Nance of Abbeville at Norris. Nance near 80, son in law of H L Huckaby of Norris.
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Pickens County
Mile Creek
Gates
Antioch
Maj
F. W. R. Nance
Abbeville
Norris
Major Nance
Mr. Nance
H. L. Huckaby
D.W.H
Enroll Now for Democratic Club Roll in Pickens
By Tuesday 1 PM 396 names appeared on the Pickens Democratic club roll, up 133 this week. With about three weeks left to enroll, voters are urged to add their names and sign full names for primaries. Several locals took excursion trips to Atlanta and Chattanooga, including A. J. Boggs, M. Hester, T. D. Harris, Warren Patterson, Edwin Earle, and Ralph Hester. Boggs also located his grandfather’s grave in Cherokee County, Alabama, from 1834.
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Pickens
Atlanta
Chattarooga
Messrs
A. J. Boggs
M. ¥. Hester
Chattanooga
Campaign Par ties Go Merrily On In State Races
Campaign tour narrows issues to enforcement of law compulsory education good roads and curbing pardoning power. Eleven gubernatorial candidates visit Sumter Clarendon Berkeley Georgetown Williamsburg Florence Marion Horry Dillon counties as voters weigh leaders. Senatorial race gains for Jennings Pollock with Smith and Blease possible second spot. governor absent at several meetings. Pickens hosts senate candidates July 17.
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Dillon
Sumter
Clarendon
Berkeley
Georgetown
Williamsburg
Florence
Marion
Horry
R. I. Manning
M.L. Smith
John G.clinkscales
R. Cooner
Manning
C.a.smith
Coup
Clinkscales
Vance
Piedmont
Jennings
Pollock
Smith
Blease
Senate
Pickens
Sixteen Negro Doctors Examined in South Carolina for Licenses
A 1914 report notes that sixteen Black applicants appeared before the State Board of Medical Examiners in Columbia for medical licenses, while only four whites sought licensure after decades of limited access. The piece includes a letter by Shay N. White, then public instruction superintendent of New Mexico, advocating compulsory education and suggesting raising the compulsory schooling age to 16, with E H B Blake of Greenwood, South Carolina, endorsing the view.
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State Board of Medical Examiner
South Carolina
Columbia
Shay N. White
State of
New Mexico
E. H. B . Blake
Greenwood
S. C
Best Medicine in the World Cures Dysentery Says Mother
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan declares Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her daughter who was severely ill with dysentery She calls it the best medicine in the world and notes it is sold by all dealers Adv
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Chamberlain
William Orvis
Clare
Mich
Adv
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Bennington Hall
Folger, Thornley & Co
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Columbia Pure
Ocean
Cedar Rock News
Lenhardt
Bill Hester
Ouuuaya Dock
Hester
Concord
Fred H. Dominick
Newberry
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