assorted musings on people places and press chatter
A string of humorous and opinion filled items mentions Mr Bechisnan-Knower and Willie Winn in Pickens County, debates about chancellors and barbers, a Russian commerce minister quitting, and reflections on police. It notes Eprron McKissick of the Greenville News on liquor supply and the Abbeville Press and Banner moving to semi weekly publication. Columbia wins its first base ball pennant celebrated across South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Columbia
Capitol City
Famous lines and a boy at the post office
A fragment from a weekly Ripple shows a small boy at the post office wiping his nose and saying his nose was not bleeding. The text includes odd phrases about Hindenburg, Mason and Dixon, and Kasley Pickena, and ends with a quip on poets being born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Hindenburg
Mason and Dixon
Quiet Corner Notes from the County Progressives
Local column reports on crops thriving after recent rains with corn especially fine. Bula Cap W.O.W. plans to rebuild their hall blown down by a storm. Visits from Allen K. Edens and granddaughter Alina of Ooleney. Mt Tabor and Peters Creek church services scheduled, led by Rev. J E Poster and Rev. Rod Williams. Community chatter notes Miss Margaret Attawnay visiting Hickens and visitors Samo and Lawrence Bidens frequent in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bula Cap W.O.W
Allen K. Edens
Alina
Ooleney
I. Sedens
Mira Turner
Bithel
Dacusville
Mt Tabor Baptist Church
J. E. Poster
Peters Creek
Auparst
Pasion
R.od. Williams
Margaret Attawnay
Hickens
J. S. McConnell
Messrs
Samo
Lawrence Bidens
Qulenoy
Beautiful July 15 1917 wedding at Alexander home
William Henry Baldwin wed Miss Arrie J. Alexander at the home of Mr. J Franklin Alexander in Laurens County. Attendants included Robert Alexander Lida Stewall Marie Baldwin and Osren Alexander. Guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner as friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Alexander
William Henry Baldwin
Arrie J. Alexander
Robert Alexander
Lida Stewall
Marie Baldwin
Misa Osren Alexander
Laurens County
Pickens County
W. C. Seaborn
Laurens
Ironized Paw-Paw ad touts cures for stomach ailments
A Danville Virginia farmer reports relief after using Ironized Paw-Paw from a local drugstore. He claims improved digestion and sleep, urges neighbors to try the remedy, and notes widespread use among professionals. The advertisement targets chronic dyspeptics and promotes summer as a good time to start the regimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Plarris
Laso
Washington Street
Danville
Danville Bee and Register
Pickens County Bonds for Sale and Probate Notice
County seeks bids for 250000 in Pickens County coupon bonds dated July 2 1917 for 20 years at up to 5 percent interest. Bids close noon July 30 1917. Also notice of final settlement and discharge for estate of H P Griffin with Stella Griffin administratrix set for August 28 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
South Carolina
Pickens County
C.J. Cureron
Pickens
S.C. K
Lennardt
Massey
S.C
S.C. J. Wf, Bannister, Liberty, S.C. Imghaway Commission
Stomach Trouble Relief After Six Years of Suffering
A Chicago man praises Acid Iron Mineral after six years of gastritis and intestinal inflammation and two failed operations. He credits the remedy with complete recovery three years ago and urges others to try it, noting doctors now prescribe it. Available in 50¢ and 1 sizes at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Kirby
Iberhart Ave
Chicago
Notice of Final Settlement and Discharge 1917
Notice is given that I will apply to Judge of Probate J B Newbery for Pickens on August 9 1917 at 10 am for final settlement and discharge of the estate of Roland Chastain. M F P Hester is administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Newbery
Pickens County
South Carolina
Roland Chastain
M. FP. Hester
Notice of Administration for Henry Miles Estate
Probate Judge J B Newbery cites Henry Miles deceased. John Miles Jr seeks letters of administration. Court at Pickens South Carolina on August 2, 1917 at 10 a.m. to show cause why administration should not be granted. creditors and kindred must appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
John Miles, Jr
Henry Miles
S. C
Oppose the Conscription Law at Cedar Rock meeting
A mass meeting of citizens opposed to the conscription law gathered at Cedar Rock school house Saturday night but poor weather kept attendance small. A second gathering Monday drew about 100. speakers argued the draft is unconstitutional and urged Congress repeal. A follow up meeting is planned next Saturday. a committee was formed to draft and circulate a repeal petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rock School House
Congress
Joel H. Miller
Cedar Rock
Messrs
Elisha Gilstrap
J. Luther Bagwell
Homer Jones
W. L. Pickens
Hayes
Orr's Rifles Reunion Set for Easley in August
Orr's Rifles will hold its annual reunion in Easley during the second week of August. All members and Confederate veterans are invited to attend. Exact date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Rifles
Easley
Revival Meeting At Central Baptist Church
A protracted meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church of Central beginning Monday night August 6. Rev. Eugene R. Pendleton will preach and competent leaders will direct the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
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The
Pickens Sentinel
Pickens Westoffice
Gary Hrorr
Ofebane Albover
Csi
Wecom Pny
Hig
Liberty
Tesh
Lowe
Vlley
Kentucky
Mr Bechisnan-Knower
Wic
Isle of Palms
Willie Winn
Stepanell
Russia
Gaffney Ledger
Eprron McKissick
Greenville News
United States
Marietta
Alexander Baldwin
Paw-Paw
J. GB. Newberry, Esq
H. P. Griffin
Stella Griffin
Jody McCswain
Greenville, S, T
L.craig Pickens
NeEwsery
Pep
Panama
America
Palm Beach
Yours Truly
Folger, Thornley & CO
Chase City
Mitchell Wick
Carhart
Luther Pickens
Orr’s Rifles
Ben Tillman
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Jack
Tom
Craig Bros. Company
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