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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
The paper warns subscribers their time is up August 1 and those who do not renew will be dropped. Personal notices went to affected readers and column notices appeared twice to urge advance payment for continued delivery. The policy applies to all equally regardless of status.
Pickens County escaped the worst of the freshet as twenty small bridges were washed away but major crossings remained intact. Bottom corn suffered heavy losses, roads washed, and a railway washout at Wolf Creek disrupted passengers and mail. Town Creek rose high and receded. Peters Creek area endured the hardest hit with crops destroyed. Residents remained hopeful and grateful for the limited damage despite prior wind and hail four weeks earlier.
Frank Jackson of Kentucky, described as a violent Black man, and his partner Hun Ferguson fired about fifteen shots at Contractor Mays’ camp near Calhoun on a Sunday morning. No injuries reported as Mays returned fire. the pair fled back toward Oconee. Officers LaBoon and McKinney pursued and apprehended Jackson in a hut. Ferguson remains at large and is likely to be captured soon.
The Sentinel notes a nationwide railroads campaign to influence a proposed strike. Through joint committees the roads paid for ads in 3,000 dailies and 14,000 weeklies, totaling 320,000 dollars. The effort, titled Railroad Wages, is described as remarkable publicity.
The ceremony united Bascom Dorsey and Pearl Stansell on Sunday July 28 at the residence of officiating officer J Alonzo Brown N P. Dorsey is eldest son of Fletcher Dorsey of Liberty route 8 and Pearl is eldest daughter of Jesse and Mrs Stansell of the same locale. Best wishes are given by the writer.
Longtime reader praises The Sentinel as Pickens County’s best paper while urging repeal of ineffective laws. He urges muzzled dogs and bonds to curb livestock damage, notes Cateechee Sunday school growth, new classrooms, and strong pastor work.
By July 15 Pickens County registered 582 automobiles with James M. Barr’s 1907 entry listed as the first. In 1915 registrations reached 140 with 72 since May 1 and 39 Fords among them. The Sentinel notes Ford as the sole automobile advertised. About 25 more voters join the Pickens club roll this year, indicating a healthy sign.
Railroad workers vote to grant leaders power to shut down commerce over a proposed 100 million dollar wage increase. Industry executives argue the burden falls on the public as transportation costs rise. arbitration or government inquiry could end the dispute, with a national strike looming. Meanwhile local reports note drownings and bridge collapse incidents and a fatal attempt to save a Catawba river bridge near Belmont.
Messrs. Ernest and Mack Christo pher spend their vacation with their brothers Rev. W. A. Gignilliat and Bristow at Duncan Greer and Gaffney respectively. They are traveling by automobile.
Gussie T Cureton wed John C Squires of Greenville Sunday night at the bride’s mother's home in Pickens Rev L F Wiggins officiating The bride is the daughter of Mrs K L Cureton of Pickens and has worked as a bookkeeper for Hobbs Henderson Co Mr Squires also holds a position with the same firm The couple has many friends wishing them happiness.
Larry D Lark son of Julius Lark and Robert Boyce Kay son of R A Kay, both of Pickens county, were killed when a 75 foot high concrete work tower collapsed at the Saluda River during a rain softened foundation. The youths, employed by H J Dunnivant Co., were attaching guy wires. Coroner's inquest returned accidental death.
A state report notes newspapers carry display political ads for county offices. It urges candidates to use Sentinel advertising to reach voters, arguing ads reach more people than county campaigns and let voters consider claims at leisure.
The candidates for congress from the district will address crowds at Pickens on Thursday morning July 27 Easley on Friday July 28 and Central on Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. The Pickens session marks the first regular meeting of these candidates. All candidates are listed in The Sentinel.
The Breazeale family P M with twins Marion and Marie stopped by last week and brought the first watermelon of the season. The writer expresses gratitude and humor about being too full to utter thanks.
J D Sanford of Greer Greenville county born in Gowensville and raised in poverty. He worked in cotton mills and farms to fund his education at South Carolina College then became a lawyer and partner Sanford Richardson in Greenville. Advocates say he will bring strict law enforcement to the Thirteenth Circuit if nominated and elected.
The checker craze has hit Pitkens again with many games ongoing daily. Three or four strong players join a mix of amateurs of all levels. The Sentinel seeks a capable checker editor to report the games.
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