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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

4

Carolina man credits Mayr stomach remedy with saving life

E. S. Erwin of Winston-Salem recounts severe stomach disorders and rapid relief after a trial dose of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He claims the treatment cleared digestive tract mucus, eased liver and bowel troubles, and saved him from dangerous surgery, urging others to seek the remedy at Pickens Drug Co or by mail.

E. S. Erwin Winston-Salem N.C Mayr Tam Mr. In Maya’s Pickens Drug Co Geo. H. Mayr Mfg Whiting St Chicago Ill Adv

Carranza seeks time to consult generals before talks

Venustiano Carranza chief of the Constitutionalists has replied to an informal conference invitation with Huerta and U S representatives. He asks time to consult his generals, saying Guadaloupe plan terms may change and require consensus of military leaders. Some aides say Carranza leans toward talks while others vow renewed drive on Mexico City and key targets.

Washington Venustiano Carranza Huerta Guadaloupe Carranza United States Mexico City Aguas Calientes San Luis Potosi Queretaro Villa General Angeles Alfredo Bracenda Carrante Saltillo

Heir to Throne Shot in Sarajevo Assassination

Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the Austrian throne and his wife the Duchess of Hohenberg were killed by a student in Sarajevo after a bomb failed to kill them. The archduke was hit in the face and the duchess in the abdomen and throat. Perpetrators Prinzip and Gabrinovich were captured by police after a near-lynching by locals.

Sarajevo Bosnia Francis Ferdinand Hohenberg Herzegovinia Prinzip Trebinje Gabrinovch Erzegovnia

Local News And Personal Notes From Pickens

Local residents report illnesses and visits while births occur in the area. Miss Hattie Earle is very sick and families announce newborns including a girl to E S Hayes and a boy to Lawrence Mauldin and a girl to Grayce Hunnicutt. Several residents travel to nearby cities, visits to Greenville and Elberton noted. The Trammell Music Palace staff plan July 8 to August 3 vacation, and several locals take trips to Atlanta Hendersonville and Rosman.

Trammell Music Palace Force

Craig to Preach at Ambler School House on July 5

Reverend C. L. Craig will preach at the Ambler school house on July 5 at 3 oclock in the afternoon. Clarence Porter, son of Barney Porter, has taken a job at the Seneca cotton mill. Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin of Greenville visited Mrs Florence Griffin in Pickens last week. R. E. Bowen, Norris prominent citizen, was a business visitor at the county seat Tuesday. Pickens youths held a picnic at the power plant Thursday evening.

C. L. Craig Ambler Clarence Porter Barney Porter Seneca Walter Griffin Greenville Florence Griffin Pickens R. E. Bowen Norris Pickens County S. C H. B. Bowen R&r. E. Bowen South Carolina

Negro Excursion Train Wreck Kills Two in Kentucky

Two trainmen died and many African American passengers injured when a Louisville and Nashville excursion train derailed south of Trenton Kentucky after rails spread. The tragedy occurred on a Negro excursion trip in Hopkinsville area with multiple casualties and crews rushing to the scene.

Hopkinsville Louisville & Nashville Trenton

Paris Moran Resting After Heavyweight Bout With Johnson

Paris Moran of Pittsburg rests at his camp after a 20 round loss to Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title. Johnson stays at training quarters with a swollen hand, attributing the fist injury to using four ounce gloves. Johnson agrees to fight Sam Langford in October for 30000 dollars.

Paris Frank Moran Pittsburg Jack Johnson Johnson Sam Langford

Murrietta Returns to Laredo After Monterey Trip

Lieutenant Colonel Murietta commander of the Constitutionalists garrison at Nuevo Laredo returned to his post after a Monterey trip to greet General Venustiano Carranza. A broken axle delaying the Monterey train kept him arriving at 2:30 a.m. Despite the late hour plans for celebration proceeded. The light plant engineer was arrested.

Murietta Laredo Texas Nuevo Laredo Monterey Venustiano Carranza Murieta

Local residents and state pardon board member noted

Leo Gillespie of route 3 visits town weekly on business and reports his crop. Sam B. Craig participates in Columbia meetings of the State pardon board as a member.

Bluford Smith George Ellis Leo Gillespie Route 3 Sam B. Craig Columbia State Pardon Board

Morgan Couple Visits Sister in Pickens

Mr and Mrs Arthur Morgan of Greenville recently visited his sister Mrs W T Jeans in Pickens during a family visit.

Arthur Morgan Greenville W. T. Jeans Pickens

Bettie Hendricks Recovers After Severe Fever Attack

Mrs. Bettie Hendricks is about well again after a severe fever. Miss Bailey, the trained nurse, has returned to her home after caring for Mrs. Hendricks.

Pensions for Old Soldiers Under Review

A forthcoming article examines pension arrangements for veterans, detailing eligibility, benefits, and administrative considerations. The piece analyzes policy changes affecting former service members and potential impacts on retirement security.

Death of Wilson baby grieves Fulghum family

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Fulghum of Wilson North Carolina mourn the death of their infant child that occurred last week. Before her marriage Mrs. Fulghum was Miss Eva Earle.

E. C. Fulghum Wilson, N.C

Wiggins Family Visit Near Bamberg

Little Harriet and Lemuel Wiggins stay with their maternal grandmother at Bamberg and visit their father Rev. L. E. Wiggins. Mr Wiggins' mother, Mrs. Garnett, is also visiting them.

Little Harriet Lemuel Wiggins Bamberg Rev. L. E. Wiggins Mr Wiggins We Garnett

County Officers Close Books After Fiscal Year End

The county auditor treasurer superintendent of education and supervisor closed their books with the fiscal year ending Tuesday June 30 and are busy this week making annual settlements.

Belton Candidate John A. Horton Cited for Congress

A Belton man, John A. Horton, is described as a fine character and capable candidate for congress from this district. The note asserts he would fill the office with credit to himself and honor to his state and district if elected.

John A. Horton Belton

Margie Allen Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Margie Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Allen celebrated her fourth birthday last Thursday with a party attended by many playmates who gave her birthday presents. It was a pleasant afternoon for the children.

Margie Allen T. R. Allen Margie

Textile Oglioul Exhibition Highlights Industrial Institute

The Textile Industrial Institute at Saxon mill village held its third annual exhibition replacing a regular commencement. Dr. R. S. Jenkins preached the annual sermon at Bethel church in Spartanburg. The Snider Literary Society met at Wofford College chapel. prizes awarded for declamation and essays. The school, praised by Dr. Claxton and featured in World's Work, moved into a three story stone building in March and aims to extend a work study pattern across the South.

Spartanburg Textile Industrial Institute Saxon Mill Bethel Church R. S. Jenkins Atlanta Snider Literary Society Wofford College Caston Hall Saxon Mill Village South P. P. Claxton United States Commissioner of Education D. E Camak

Summer School Attendance Surges at Winthrop

The second week of Winthrop's summer school closes with attendance around 600, far above previous years. Teachers and superintendents from every South Carolina county and from North Carolina Florida and Georgia attend. Lectures by Dr. Balliet of New York University and Presidents Pearse of Wisconsin and Carson, ex-presidents of the National Education Association, attract wide interest.

Winthrop Rocck Hill South Carolina North Carolina Florida Georgia Balliet New York University Carroll G. Pearse Wisconsin State Normal Pearce Middle West National Education Association C. T. Carson

Game Warden Hurt in Illness? Hospitalized After Incident

Barnwell A. A. Richardson chief state game warden was taken to Columbia with serious injuries. He suffered a deep gash on his right side requiring many stitches.

Barnwell A. A. Richardson Columbia

Columbia Wins Tennis Championship in Carolinas

The Sans Succi Country Club hosted the Carolinas tennis finals with Wingate and Elmer Waring of Columbia defeating Stacy and Coffin in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-4. The match lasted just over an hour as Columbia dominated with strong service and net play.

Greenville Sans Succi Country Club Carolinas Wingate Elmer Waring Columbia Stacy Coffin Waring Brothers

Struck by Lightning Hurled to Floor in Storm

Lancaster Joseph Hagins a noted Elgin merchant and farmer was struck by lightning while on a porch with companions. He lay unconscious for about two hours as others in the party, R D Hagins Leslie Hagins and Johnnie Hains Judge of Pickens County, assisted him.

Lancaster Joseph S. Hagins Elgin R. D. Hagins Leslie Hagins Johnnie Hains

Horton Seeks Congress Seat in Third District

I announce my candidacy for Congress from the Third Congressional District under the Democratic Party rules. I am Joan A. Horton of Belton South Carolina.

Joan A. Horton Belton, S. C

Carey Announces Candidacy for Pickens County House Seat

The friends of James P. Carey Jr announce his candidacy for the U S House of Representatives from Pickens County, subject to Democratic primary voters' action.

Friends James P. Carey, I Jr House of Representatives Pickens County

Pickens County Auditor Candidates Announced

In Pickens County announcements the candidates for county auditor include N. A. Christopher and Greg T. Mauldin, each declaring candidacy subject to the Democratic primary election rules and voter action.

Powers and Stewart Seek Pickens County Treasurer Post

Bennett H. Powers and Taylor H. Stewart announce their candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Pickens County. They enter the race at the solicitation of friends and will be subject to Democratic primary voters.

Pickens County Bennett H. Powers

Newbery Seeks Re election Probate Judge Post

J B Newbery announces candidacy for re election as Probate Judge of Pickens County subject to the Democratic primary election.

Hallum Files Candidacy for Superintendent Post

R. T. Hallum announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Education subject to Democratic primary election action. His statement signals intent to seek the post in upcoming party contests.

James B. Craig Seeks Re election as Pickens County Supervisor

The friends of the Hon. E. F. Looper announce his candidacy for County Supervisor, under Democratic primary rules. James B. Craig offers himself for re election to the office of Supervisor of Pickens County, subject to Democratic primary action.

Pickens County N. A. Christopher Friends of Greg T. Mauldin E. F. Looper James B. Craig

Bowen and Lawrence Seek Re Election as County Commissioners

At the earnest solicitation of friends, G W Bowen offers himself for re election as Pickens county Commissioner. J M Lawrence also seeks the Democratic party’s primary action for the same County Commissioner post.

G. W. Bowen

Medlin Seeks Coroner Post in Pickens County Primary

J. E. Medlin announces candidacy for Coroner of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary voters decision in upcoming election. He seeks the party’s support in the race for the coroner's office.

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Orth JE. Erwin Trammell Foster, and Brewster Pianos Seder Gary Trammell & Sheib Music Palace J.W. Hendricks Sentinel Piedmont Shoe CO Siena Folger, Thorniey 4 Co Francis Ferdinand and Agsin Pickens Drug Company Rexall J. N. Hallum Hattie Earle R. E. Bruce T. H. Stewart Mile Creek Lawrence Mauldin Charlie Anderson Nell Whitten J. D. Hughey J. N. Rice Elberton, Ga C. B. Hagood Marguerite Sheib W. B. Freeman Rosman, N.C M. C. Smith Hagood Bruce Mr. Smith Mitchell John W. Stewart Easley Robert Stewart Geo Legare Charleston Walker Mull Hendersonville Toxaway Ernest Alexander The Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co Rosman Western Carolina Realty Co McCormick James Clements F. D T. D. Harris Ola Lancaster T. F. Hooper J.D. Hughey N. C South Georgia Nyal R. E. Lewis Prop Textile Ogioul R. 8. Jenkins Secreg Couity Board Ed R. T. Hallum Jary Specia Bargan BIC Oxfords Price Congress Henry A. Townes Taylor H. Stewart Democratic Party R. L. Hames J. B. Newbery R. T. Hallum W.S. Parsons Liberty J. M. Lawrence J. R. Burgess J. E. Medlin Craig Bros. Co
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