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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
2
The Pickens Sentinel entered at Pickens Postoffice as second class mail matter. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for the views of its correspondents in 1914.
The article notes that Friday July 17 senatorial candidates will speak in Pickens and urges voters to give each candidate a respectful hearing, hoping for orderly conduct and informed choice in the August Ohio primary context.
A critic argues that a candidate who rejects education for future generations but funds costly distribution of campaign literature undermines his stance. The speaker asks who will read such material if people remain uneducated.
The Gaffney Ledger rebukes a candidate for saying the people should have good liquor and questions a claim of guilt and fitness for office. It asks which whiskey Bro DeCamp prefers, implying a Carolina connection.
A quoted monarch notes the endless burden of kingship calling it a devilish tedious job yet acknowledges the substantial pay. The speaker contrasts the labor with the compensation and remarks on the difficulty of crafting such a line.
During a recent attack on government officials using autos in Congress, a remark surfaced about Public Printer Ford with eleven children owning an electric car. A Republican back‑seat quip asked why he would need electric transport when he has eleven little Fords at home, delaying order.
A Richmond News Leader contest awarded a $10 prize for a woman’s argument against woman suffrage. The winner, Mrs Goode, sent a photo that showed a Black Virginia woman, leading to embarrassment and a withdrawal of the image. The article notes the contest should have restricted entrants to white women of good character.
Solicitor P A Bonham addresses the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit urging magistrates to improve warrant drafting by including statute elements and witness details, bind over only those with usable knowledge, and properly handle witnesses. He warns against sending modest cases to higher courts, stresses proper dwelling night/day charging, and emphasizes correct bond procedures and avoiding professional bondsmen and debt-collection warrants.
Mrs. William Orvis of Clare Michigan says her little girl had severe dysentery and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. She calls it the best medicine in the world and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
In New York Christy Mathewson spoke to a crowd of boys on pitching. He emphasized that control is the big thing of life, a moral not overtly stated but implied by the author of Fade Away.
The piece laments the passing of aging U S senators noting their long tenure upheld grafting and pernicious laws. It argues that their deaths would remove bad laws and usher in more wholesome legislation for current and future generations.
Four candidates Jennings Blease Smith and Pollock will address a public gathering here next Friday outlining platforms and key issues for the upcoming election. Organizers expect turnout from local residents and supporters of each ticket.
An appeal from veteran M. H. urging a life pension for old soldiers and widows. He cites age, injury, and poverty after four years of service, calling for a yearly $150 pension funded by a 3.5 mill state tax and a per-vet levy, arguing it would not impoverish the state.
Campaign meetings in the Third District announced for Newberry July 27 Greenwood July 28 Abbeville July 29 Anderson July 31 Valhalla July 31 Pickens August 1 Local residents urged to attend campaign events across multiple towns and dates.
Campaign dates listed for next week include Senator Pickens events in Greenville July 17 and Laurens July 22 and Columbia July 23 with Lexington July 24. State Hampton events run July 17 in Beaufort July 18 Ridgeland July 22 Walterboro July 23 and Charleston July 24.
A Bloomfield New Jersey mother extols Vind and Vinol for her seven year old with a six week illness, claiming rapid cold relief and strengthened health. The letter also highlights Vinol as a safe tonic combining cod liver oil and iron with printed ingredients, urging mothers to try Vinol on Pickens Drug Co. guarantee in Pickens South Carolina.
Probate Judge J B Newbery cites L C Dunkin to show cause why administration of W H Dunkin estate should not be granted. Court at Pickens S C to convene July 23 1914 at 10 in the forenoon for creditors and kindred to appear.
A traveling correspondent recalls a Southern swing from Columbia to Blackville Savannah Waycross Valdosta Quitman Albany and beyond noting Pickens County natives Jas Jennings Leland Boggs Paul Boggs Lee Roper and Senator West. Roper oversees Bradstreet's office across thirty counties in Georgia.
All persons with claims against the estate of the late H. B. Bowen must present them with proof on or before July 22 1914 or be debarred from payment. All debtors to the estate must pay before the above date to the administrator R E Bowen 10 Administrator.
Notice from Pickens County Board of Education states Antioch School District No. 45 will hold an election on July 18 1914 to determine approval of an additional four mill levy for school purposes. Trustees named as election managers conduct under statute 1742. R T Hallam secretary and chairman.
Advertising copy lists assorted glassware and tableware with prices. Items include ice tea glasses in several weights, syrup pitchers, jelly tumblers, economy fruit jars, and aluminum spoons offered in small sets and dozen lots.
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