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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
1
Local Easley items report Miss Pearl Wise visiting in Virginia and Miss Belle Norris hosting guests from Spartanburg. The article notes a society wedding, community visits to Greenville and Anderson, and a revival starting in the Methodist church with Rev. A. E. Holler assisting.
Dacusville reports a quiet Independence Day with no major events. D. F. Sutherland narrowly escaped a serious accident when his mule bolted near a threshing setup on the road. Dr. Crenshaw treated a chin gash with three stitches. Visitors and locals enjoy berry picking and gatherings despite occasional storms.
A storm with wind and rain passed yesterday around two oclock but caused little crop damage. J M Fortner and family visit W A Fortner. Fruit crops are mostly a failure except dew berries and black berries. J F Rigdon and family visited relatives in the Oole ney section. Austin of Greenville attended to business in the area. R J Williams of Greenville summers at Billie Harden’s boarding house. J P Anders plans to build a new dwelling. Voitner S C June 29.
On the second Sunday this month Secona Church will host a children’s day at 10 o clock. Prof W S Morrison of Clemson College will deliver an address and Prof McD Weams with others will provide special music. Everyone is invited to attend and bring well filled baskets.
J. H. Baker will conduct a ten day singing school at Porter's Chapel starting July 1. Tuition is 50 cents per scholar for the full course. Baker is described as a good singer and teacher offering his best service to each student.
J M Turner of Dacusville visits area. Miss Sarah Attaway visits Pickens area. Miss Cloe Williams and Clyde visit uncle L S Edens. U S Edens reports a good time at W O Turner home. Commissioner G W Bowen improves local roads. Lawrence Williams visits his uncle. D Sutherland scratched when mule ran away. Dr John M Crenshaw tending wounds. Jones school house to open July 14 with Miss Florence Sutherland as teacher at Oolenoy district 36.
A large crowd attended preaching at Griffin Sunday with Rev D W Hiatt using a blackboard illustration. Talk on lost opportunities by Jones Griffin last Sunday. Visitors Lee Morgan and Eva Byers noted with showers improving crops. Residents urged to send news from their towns and keep the column lively.
Real estate transfers reported to the auditor cover Liberty township and Central township. Transactions include P J Brown to A F McCord one lot for 50 dollars and J G Phillips to M C Rhodes one tract for 200 dollars. Other entries list exchanges between W F Merch and J I Banister and a Guano Co exchange, with prices from 50 to 1600 dollars.
Craig Bros Co promotes the store that saves you money with a slogan about paying 20c per egg and appreciating the hens laying efforts.
John Dobson, about 40, a farmer near Central, was shot by his 17 year old son B Dobson in a reported domestic dispute. Four of six bullets struck the father, a stray shot wounded a 12 year old, and the teen surrendered to the sheriff and awaits in county jail.
Trustees at Easley elected Prof. R Garnett Graves of Kentucky as principal to replace Prof A Rutledge who resigned. Appointments were made for Miss Bertie Jones Miss Malton and Miss Allgood as teachers. The next session begins in September once Graves arrives and notice is given.
The Alice Mill Sunday school held a picnic at Van diver Spring, one mile north of Easley, on July 4. Key leaders included A B Adkins and Thos E Durham with many others present. A.M. Mauldin arranged transport, and Hon. Fh. P. McCravey gave a powerful speech after prayers and races before a generous dinner.
W A Peehalf advertises Rock Hill buggies for sale at Gap Hill on the old Payne place. Cash or easy terms offered.
Mrs. Lou Curtis visited Mrs J W Chapman last Sunday. Rev Fulton 8 Childress filled his regular appointment at Keowee last Saturday and Sunday. Misses Minnie and Lillie Nix visited Miss Pearl Murphree last Sunday. The young ladies report a fine time. Mr Frank Oliver and wife of Central visited in the Mile Creek section recently. Messrs Childress of Greenville and J B Nix were the guests of R B Lumpkin last Well.
Pickens Route 5 notes an all day singing at Holly Springs Sunday celebrated by local residents. Welborn brothers George and Robert return from the Gettysburg reunion with visits to Baltimore and Washington. O. P. Field shows improvement after illness. Arthur B Loop er and wife visit M J Welborn’s family. Youths visit Kirksey mountain for huckleberries and refreshment despite a poor crop.
On the morning of July 4th the Garretts' children and ancestors arrived with baskets trunks and boxes to surprise grandpa and grandma. Ice was bought by 11 30 and ice cream and lemonade flowed freely as a porch table overflowed. After meals singing and conversation the rain came at 4 80 and guests departed wishing many more such days with the family. Those enjoying the day included Israel Merek R La Alexander Noah Lark and his sister Ila.
The Board of Registration of Pickens County lists locations and dates for voter registration. Registration sites include Pickens Court House and multiple mills and towns from August 4 to August 25, urging all qualified persons to attend. Ilias Day, Clerk of Board.
Miss Irene Clark closed her music class and plans to move to Georgia. Tom Garrett on a one month vacation from the Panama Canal government post returns home. Prof. R. W. Baker attended Cedar Rock all day singing. The Maplecroft picnic at Liberty featured a bountiful dinner with chocolate cake and blackberry pie. Mr. Wat James presided and hosted a hearty gathering. Mrs. B. S. Mauldin of Central visited Norris relatives. J. B. Robinson returned from Delta Louisiana with green persimmons nine oranges a limb of lemons and a long leaf pine. He visited old friends and enjoyed the trip. R. W. Baker installed an electric plant to light his house and barn.
The Griffin union meeting opened with devotional services led by A A Jones and J R Connelly. J A Griffin was elected moderator and the group discussed the spiritual condition of churches and brotherly love with remarks from multiple pastors, followed by a Sunday school note and a missionary sermon.
A Liberty social on July 4th featured the Spend-the-day club hosted by Miss Calla Chapman with Misses Chapman and Callaham serving fruit punch. Guests enjoyed parlor games, porch conversations, and a two-course buffet luncheon. The report lists numerous attendees and mentions local family visits, illnesses, and church activities surrounding Independence Day.
The Baptist Sunday school held a July 4 picnic at Hollingsworth place two miles from town. Wagons and buggies arrived by 10, a lunch was served at 1 under an oak with grace led by Mr. G. C. I. Robinson. Rain cooled the mood for many but the day remained enjoyable, with thanks given to Mr. B J Haynes and family for use of grounds and hospitality.
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