Pickens Local Brevities Highlights July Fourth Spends
Pickens notes show Roy Grandy at home for a few days and Miss Vesta Ashmore visiting Miss Maude Ashmore in Atlanta. Local weddings include Earle Holcombe and Essie Pack, plus Ida Alexander and Asberry Crenshaw. News mentions pardons book circulation, a farmers’ meeting at Anderson, and a quiet Fourth of July with closed stores and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Ashmore
Miss Maude Ashmore
Atlanta
J. A. White
Pickens
Anderson
Ida Alexander
Asberry Crenshaw
Jndie Newbery
A. J. Sentelli
Cateechee
John W. Thomas
Crow Creek
Pickens Couple Celebrates Wedding Journey and Return
Mayor G. R. Hendricks and Miss Bessie Partridge wed in Alanis on the 28th then toured North before returning to Pickens. They were greeted at the Pickens Inn with a public welcome as friends and neighbors extend wishes for lasting happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Hendricks
Bessie Partridge
Alanis
Pickens
Pickens Inn
Trx Pin felonGs
Arava Sale
Tinasdey Nizhi Pickens
Young couple’s elopement thwarted by sheriff in Townville
In Anderson County Townville a young couple fled to marry without parental consent. The court denied the license, a sheriff intercepted them, brought the bride back to her father, and the couple’s hopes were dashed as observers described the stalled romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbery
Earasa
eNo
Wigan Pied
Liberty
Teresa Ecense
Roark
Ani
Townville
Anderson County
County campaign meeting dates set by committee
The committee fixed the campaign meeting schedule with dates and locations including Liberty, Central, Antioch, Dacusville, Pickens, and other towns. Notable entries include July 2 at Liberty and August 1 at Mile Crooks, with other dates in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basleyxpaturmay
Liberty
Antioch
Aus
Catechkee
Dacusville
Bng
Ciena Paipkintown
Frid Pickens
Satan
Rifas a ard Sees Richte the nite Ok ane
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a young man and a driver, but the readable portion provides no clear event, names, places, dates, or outcomes to report. The text lacks coherent facts suitable for a concise news card.
Fragmented reminiscences of a rural church day
A damaged, fragmentary reminiscence describes a Sunday at a rural church with a singing event. It recalls a crowd outside the church, children left with absent parents, and a tense mood among horses and farmers. The speaker hints at social friction and plans to discuss the matter next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penk
Maryi
Poole
Cen
Elvers
Mie
Babe
Confederate Pension Board Meeting Notice in Pickens County
Notice calls for a meeting of representitives to form a county pension board in Pickens County. Meeting at the courthouse on the first Monday in September to elect township members and determine eligibility for current pension holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane solWiers
Pickens
Ter Tre
County Pension Board
Ashen
Liberie
Liberts
Ontral
Steve DacusVille
Newbery
Peayon
Bethlehem San Day School Plans Dinner Sale
Report notes a Bethlehem area school event with a planned dinner and auction to raise funds. The notice mentions a sale of parcels and land at Paris lunet and Tenahauses, with a focus on benefiting the Children’s Day program. Local officials, dates, and acreage details are referenced as part of the fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitisen
Bethlehem Sanday
Iterstiney
Paris
Amiles Mielkens
South Carolina towns urged to back new rail and electric line
A lengthy citizen letter argues Easley Anderson and Pickens should back a C&O rail and G&E route to Spartanburg Greenville and beyond. It claims the project would boost manufacturing, attract settlers, and transform local economies, urging business leaders to act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeEy Maeh
Sting Lashaveck
Naveeceary Aer
Anderson
Eki
Cormier
Amd
Birmingham
EUS
Atlanta
Dirmingham
Greenville
Spartanburg
Ian
G. & Ead Wilberett
Anderson, Easley and Pickens
South
Cac
Fd Son
Easley
Pickens
Ir. Mayes
Cleveland
Menost Aorderon
Easley and
Jose
Rand
Political sentiments and campaign notes in Edifay Sentinel
The piece records a lecture praising sales skills and discusses Woodrow Wilson for president with notes on the Georgia and South Carolina delegations. It criticizes political manipulation, cites the fall of old bosses, and laments poor roads due to heavy rain. A local observer comments on campaign strategies and regional political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edifay Sentinel
Iurtah
Woodrow Wilson
Georgin
Wilson
South Carolina
Hannon
Ben Eet
Lea Eh Rai
Fourth of July Picnic and Patriotism Meeting
A July gathering featured speakers such as Sir A B and Jere, presenting themes on patriotism and education. Attendees enjoyed a well spaced program, a generous dinner, and reflected on love of country and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Garretts
A.B
Pitledse
Vimes
County reports light damage after near freshet
Supervisor Craig states that the county suffered comparatively light damage after a near freshet. Several small bridges have been reported affected or washed out along with ditches noted in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
berlEv
Ppa
Craig
Flood Wipes Out Largest Bridge Site at Rice Creek
The report notes the largest bridge site washed away near Rice's Creek at the Smith Griffin old mill, with observers believing it to be the biggest loss so far. Damaged structures and ongoing assessments followed the washout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice's Creek
Smith Griffin Old Mill
Sanitation Urged For Public Health Against Filth
The article warns that daily rains worsen filth and disease. It urges thorough cleaning of sinks, rooms, and excreta removal, fumigation and disinfection, plus use of cheap screens and door windows to prevent disease spread. It mentions inoculation as a preventive measure and notes medical science promotes vaccination-like protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sij Il
Ecipnee
Aqserii
Wanted male clerk for Teer work and postings
Classified item seeks a male clerk with some experience for Teer work at Pickens area. Mentions payment in white paper bills and notes finder rewards. References J A White in Pickens South Carolina and a list of unrelated local items and notices.
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Busters
UCR
Beatin Trernl Sober Peeeapergt
J. Alonzo Brown
Catecehee
Ss. C
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