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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
4
Johnson and Duff Hagood were tried in the magistrate's court Monday on the charge of drunk and disorderly conduct and were fined 25 and 30 dollars or 30 days in jail each.
Community members are asked to attend the Bethlehem graveyard on Tuesday July 28 with tools and be prepared to stay all day if needed to clean and maintain the yard.
Hon. J. E. Swearingen and Supt. Hallum will tour the county after the Zion rally, visiting several county schools as part of an educational outreach.
Several local youths attended a Friday lawn party hosted by Mr. Elias Mauldin near Easley. The gathering took place at his residence described as a lovely home where guests enjoyed the short evening social event thoroughly.
Oconee county resident T P Singleton, noted local figure, traveled to Pickens county to spend time with relatives last week, indicating ongoing regional ties and travel within the area.
A singing school will begin in Concord on Monday July 27 and run for ten days with J. L. Murphy as the teacher.
Mr. E. M. Gillespie and family spent the week end in Greenville aboard the Road Louse. They traveled for a short family outing and returned home after the visit.
A Gilstrap family reunion is planned at the Hardy Gilstrap place three miles south of Pickens on August 1. Family members are invited to gather, share memories, and reconnect at the rural homestead event.
Mr and Mrs A M Folger and Ben Hagood of Easley visited at the home of Judge J B Newberry Sunday of last week.
Residents are invited to meet at the Holly Springs church yard next Saturday July 25 with suitable tools to clean and maintain the graveyard.
Mr. G. A. Ellis of Pickens D C was a guest of his nephew Mr. J. B. Meares Monday night. He traveled with Mr. W C. Newton in Forest City North Carolina.
Susan Duke died in Jackson Port Arkansas on June 24. She was an old time Black woman who belonged to Mr Reese Bowen in slavery days. She was well known in Pickens and had several brothers and sisters and many other relatives in the state.
Mr F R Moon announces he will not run for Supervisor of Registration at this time and thanks the public for their encouragement. A social gathering Monday evening by Miss Lorena Taylor honored Nellie Whitten of Greenville and Florence Bowen and Mattie Finley served punch. The group enjoyed progressive conversation.
Miss Inez Morris hosted friends Tuesday night for Progressive conversation honoring visitor Irene Turner of Wilmington NC. Daughters of the Confederacy held a D. of C musicale at Mrs. W T McFall’s home last Monday evening. Thirty youngsters enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon reception by Mrs. C E Robinson for Ruth McHugh of Greenville and Rosamond Lynn of Washington DC. Frances Cox Nannie Morris served as hostesses with refreshments by Thelma Lewis.
The Sunday incident at Griffin Ebenzer church ended with Bob Miles slashing Hayes Hallum after a dispute fueled by rough language to girls. Hallum suffered deep cuts to face and neck, near the jugular vein. Miles pled guilty in mayor's court and paid a $31.70 fine.
The Pickens Township singing convention will meet at Pickens Baptist Church next Sunday July 26 at 2 o clock. All leaders and any who can sing or will try are urged to attend for the best singing since organization. Visiting leaders are invited to meet with us. R. L. Henderson.
Easley residents host visitors from Columbia Greenville Winnsboro and other towns. Nora Heriot of Columbia and Ione West of Greenville are guests of local hosts while several others travel to Hendersonville Elberton Camden and Wilmington for visits. A Thursday evening reception for Nora Heriot included progressive contests and a nice course.
Prof McD Weames will open a 18 day normal music school at Mt Carmel church starting July 27. All music lovers invited as Weames is a top teacher and a large class is expected. Tuition about 1.50 dollars.
In a letter from Easley South Carolina dated July 14 EK P McCravey apologizes for strong words used in a prior denunciation of false reports about him. He blames bitter enemies and asks friends not to judge until the truth is known, noting his public record belongs to the public though private slander hurts.
An Enon church all day singing drew many from the area. Dr L G Clayton filled Rev Powers appointment at Pickens View church and delivered a strong sermon. Bethlehem school opened July 20 with 48 pupils and Professor Ballentine as principal, noted as a strict but capable teacher. Mrs Blackwell, wife of George Blackwell, died July 18 and was buried July 19. She leaves a husband and six children. Spy.
Patrons of Ruhamah district plan a meeting at their school house on July 31 at 4 o clock. The State Superintendent will attend.
106 acres one mile from Pickens C H with good house barns pasture and outbuildings. priced to sell quickly with liberal terms if sold at once. 122 acres three miles below Easley level land two new houses a tenant house good outbuildings and fine pasture near two graded schools. bargain for a desirable farm. See the seller at once for terms.
Last Sunday morning, the Methodist Church enjoyed Children’s Day with a full congregation. Speakers performed well, reflecting careful training. Mr. Wiggins delivered an engaging illustrated talk to conclude the event.
At the solicitation of friends I announce myself as a candidate for re election to the office of Commissioner of Pickens county subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary election J M LAWRENCE At the solicitation of friends I announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of Pickens county subject to the action of the Democratic primary election THOS H SMITH
R H Baker announces self as candidate for Supervisor of Registration in Pickens County subject to Democratic primary voters. The statement signals intent to seek the office and outlines party process.
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