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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
2
Gary Hiatt, manager notes Second Class Mail Matter filing at the Pickens Post Office and that The Sentinel is not responsible for correspondent views.
The piece notes Maine candidates urging enrollment and asserting confidence in victory. W P Pollock claims he entered the senatorial race to assist Senator in returning to the arm while eleven gubernatorial hopefuls declare optimism. A reference questions the fate of a promised twenty one gun salute for the American flag.
Trenache asserts every voter in Pickens county will have his name on a club roll before July 28. Then on election day he can vote for whom he pleases. Columbia bans street carnivals as nuisances and cities rarely permit them to fight more than once. Senator Smith, at Lancaster, said twenty-one years to raise a native-born voter but one year for a foreign-born voter by a steamship company.
The veteran candidate Brown of Georgia enters the United States senate race as an opponent of Hoke Smith once more. The piece notes a lone emphasis on the race outcome. It also recalls the 92 year old prize fighter Kelly who died after a 101 round bout and contemplates his peaceful conduct.
The dog days period runs from July 3 to August 11 amid heat fears. Many people believe dogs choose these days to go mad, urging caution.
Ed B. DeCamp editor of the Gaffney Ledger is mentioned as a candidate for the legislature from Cherokee county but says there is nothing stirring. The remark suggests potential political activity in Cherokee County.
A reader asks the newspaper to locate and interview the scientist who warned that gradual cooling would eventually turn Earth into an iceberg over millions of years. The inquiry seeks his whereabouts for a potential interview.
The electrical wizard Thomas A Edison and automobile philanthropist Henry Ford plan a car within the working man’s purse. The vehicle will be powered by electricity and aims to bring modern mobility to a broad public.
In a letter from the Laurens Advertiser readers mockingly note that the only item they receive from Congressman Johnson is the Congressional Record and express gratitude that periodical is not sent to their address.
The notice urges voters to enroll now to avoid being disenfranchised on election day. It emphasizes club rolls open to all qualified voters.
Report describes a steamship sighting of a white whale in waters around Halifax N S. The creature is noted as rarer than the famed white elephant of Siam, sparking curiosity about the northern seas.
L. J. Browning, a gubernatorial candidate, said Dr Clinkscales is a man of two ideas statewide compulsory education and statewide prohibition. The remark contrasts with other candidates who focus on winning votes.
Campaign dates listed for various towns include Newberry on Friday July 10 Greenwood July 11 Abbeville July 14 Anderson July 1 Valhalla July 16 Pickens July 17 State Saluda July 10 Edgefield July 11 Aiken July 14 Bamberg July 15 Barnwell July 16 Hampton July 17. The schedule positions towns with party events or campaigning in mid July across multiple counties.
Campaign meetings in the Third District listed for Newberry Greenwood Abbeville Anderson Valhalla and Pickens with dates from July 27 to August 1. Local organizers invite residents to attend events and hear campaign updates.
At a Lancaster senatorial campaign meeting W P Pollock attacked the new primary rules as designed to bar “dagoes and other scum from southern Europe.” He read a ward list from Ward Hight for Charleston, claiming the names show foreigners led to the polls by Vincent Chicco and Jim Sottile to vote against locals. He labeled Sottile an Italian dago and blind tiger amid remarks about conspiracies to influence votes.
An all day singing is announced at Mt. Tabor church two miles southwest of Central on the third Sunday in July. The public is invited including singing leaders. Bring your song books and dinner baskets.
A series of mid summer incidents highlights local danger. William Tedmore was badly hurt by a savage dog in picnic grounds last Tuesday. Alfred Siggles shot his father with a revolver on Monday. Hiram Sellers was gored by a bull between orchard and barnyard on Sunday. Postmaster Wipples of Scar. Tenn. was stung near the stamp window by a hornet.
A Pickens reader recalls Congressman George Legare of South Carolina and his summer ties to the area. An Atlanta Journal anecdote recounts Legare leading a pocket sized Mexican dog by a cotton string when a mountaineer questions if it is a regular dog and notes its small size contrasting with its full grown status.
The Shelby Star details the wedding of Ruth Wells to John D. Christopher at 5 pm Tuesday at the Wells home. One hundred prominent guests attended a reception after the ceremony and gifts reflected strong esteem. The couple Planned a two week western North Carolina trip then will reside in Greenville, South Carolina where Christopher works for Lipscomb-Russell Co.
Mrs Elvira Holcombe widow of Col R E Holcombe longtime Easley figure dies at her Greenville home after months of illness at 67. Funeral held at George's Creek church with Rev D W Hiatt officiating. Survived by children J Minor R E Holcombe W E Holcombe J R Holcombe Mrs McKinney Bertie Bessie Tomsie and two step sons N R Holcombe and R W Holcombe and several siblings. Col R E Holcombe founder and first Intendent of Easley left a lasting local legacy.
The remains of Mrs. Lula Cureton Wyatt wife of Mr 3 N Wyatt were brought to this city for interment. She died at her home in Spartanburg on the 26th ultimo after a lengthy illness. She was 50 years old and survived by her husband two daughters Miss May Wyatt of Spartanburg and Mrs Goodwin of New York. Also her mother Mrs Cureton one brother W W Cureton and two sisters Mrs Hinton of Nevada Texas and Mrs Coleman of Atlanta. The family once lived here where Mr Wyatt ran a hotel and livery business before moving to Greenville and Spartanburg. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church.
The piece contrasts old knights who earned honor for bodily strength with modern knights honored for courage and charity. It cites Italy’s king knighting a Piccadilly hotel grillroom manager in London for generous aid to fellow Italians abroad, noting the Good Samaritan gesture.
In a Baptist church service the speaker praises Dr. Ramsay for choosing the ministry over a potential legal career. The speaker believes the souls led to Christ outweigh any earthly riches, and credits Ramsay with guiding many to faith.
Copy promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable laxative that replaces calomel. It claims the product stops constipation without dangerous after effects and guarantees relief, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle.
A Northern editor proposes a law to treat cutting a blackberry pie into more than four pieces as a misdemeanor, but amendments raise the penalty to a felony. The discussion echoes broader calls to regulate everyday actions with legal consequences.
The state government faces a busy period with a legislature session a primary election and Mr Hearst's newspaper coverage of the bill of amusements. Meanwhile Little Joe Brown runs as a candidate for the United States senate.
Miss Genevieve Clark, daughter of the speaker of the house, says her father would not return home until he pledged support for suffragettes. The National Wool Growers Association, long backed by Republicans, admits wool needs no tariff protection and asks only protection from dogs and predators at a Washington pow-wow.
The Senate, led by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, passed a resolution making all veterans of the Civil War eligible for fourth class postmasterships without age limits. This move is described as a precedent busting action by the Wilson administration, with no equal in history.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan says her little girl suffered severe dysentery until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. She declares it the best medicine in the world and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Causes of stomach troubles include sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient mastication constipation a torpid liver worry and anxiety overeating and unsuitable foods. Correct your habits and take Chamberlains Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers.
A Boston lawyer touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a cure for weakness and fatigue. He says his 76 year old mother regained energy and mobility, and the dealer guarantees money back if Vinol does not build up strength. Pickens Drug Co. endorses the remedy.
The Southern Railway plans a full double track from Washington to Atlanta, a 640 mile line. President Harrison has arranged financing and the work should proceed rapidly without hindering existing heavy freight and passenger traffic.
Walhalla and Keowee Courier report Miss Bessie Sloan 22 died Sunday night June 21 at Salem from measles complications. Funeral services and burial were held Tuesday morning as mourners extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Ben P. Sloan.
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle shares a stomach trouble relief story after trying Chamberlains Tablets. She reports lasting improvement after taking nearly three fourths of a package and now can eat almost anything. Sold by all dealers.
J B Newbery probate judge in Pickens South Carolina issues a notice to the kindred and creditors of W H Dunkin deceased to appear July 23 1914 at 10 in the forenoon in the Court of Probate at Pickens to show cause why administration should not be granted. Given July 3 1914.
F B Morgan Junior and Mattie May Morgan apply for administration of the estate of F B Morgan deceased. Creditors are summoned to appear before the Pickens probate court on July 16 1914 at 10 in the forenoon to show cause why administration should not be granted. J B Newbery Jae issues the order.
By order of the Probate Judge of Pickens county South Carolina the estate of H. B. Bowen deceased will sell at Norris on July 22 1914 for cash the personal property including mules wagons machinery lumber tools and related items. Administratrix or Administrator 9 R E Bowen.
Notice says freeholders and electors of Antioch School District No. 45 filed a petition requesting an election to approve a four mill additional levy for school purposes. Trustees will hold the election July 18, 1914 at the schoolhouse, conducted under General Statutes section 1742. R T Halium, secretary and chairman.
Hardware and houseware ad lists ice tea glasses priced 50 and 75 cents per set, extra heavy tumblers, 50 cents, medium tumblers 25 cents, syrup pitchers 25 and 50 cents, jelly tumblers 35 cents per dozen, economy fruit jars 1.25 per dozen, halff gallon size. Aluminum spoons offered in tea and table sets. Come to see us.
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