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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1915

Page

3

Clemency Decisions From South Carolina Pardons Board

Governor Manning adopts board findings granting clemency in four cases and paroles for six months to two inmates. Parallel report covers insurance policy issued to Clemson College worth 830106.47 for three years, with 60 percent reinsured and strong state assets cited.

Columbia Manning Board of Pardons Romeo Gardner Orange‘burg County Watt Little Laurens County Carrie B. Calhoun Horry County Joe Banks Kershaw County My Mehter Charlie Perry Saluda County Davis Carter Lexington County Luke Gregory Aiken County Arthur Harris Walter Allen Ed Phillips J. Gov. Manning State Board of Pardons J. W. Wrumbles Greenville Wilson Spears Marlboro Alex Adams Dillon Clemson Plant Insurance Department The Sinking Fund Commission of South Carolina Clemson College Sinking Fund Commission David Harper Means Means S.aking Fund Commission

Fertilizer Use Falls in South Carolina Among Southern States

The Manufacturers Record of Baltimore shows South Carolina leading a regional fertilizer reduction this year. Georgia and North Carolina top tonnage, while SC drops 50s percent from last year. Arkansas shows a 30 percent decline, with other states ranging from 55 to 81 percent.

South Carolina Baltimore South Georgia North Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas

New Charters Granted For Three South Carolina Firms

The secretary of state issued a commission to the Pacolet Building and Monumental Quarry company of Pacolet with a $40,000 capital. Petitioners are Roper R. Scales and George B. Sigson. The Roddy Reid Garage company of Rock Hill was chartered with $1,000 capital, Roddey Reid president and treasurer. C. D. Lindgren & Co. of Spartanburg, with $5,000 capital stock. Officers: C. D. Lundgren president and H. M. Cleveland secretary treasurer.

Secretary of State Pacolet Building and Monumental Quarry Company Pacolet Roper R. Scales George B. Sigson Roddy Reid

Garrison to Address Southern Commercial Congress in Charleston

Secretary Garrison of the war department will address the Southern Commercial Congress at its December meeting in Charleston. Senator Fletcher of Florida, president of the congress, extended the invitation. Secretary Danie has also accepted to speak. A Charlotte firm bought York county oats at Rock Hill for 55 cents a bushel bulk, with sacks resold at 58 to 61 cents. The Carolina Clinchfield & Ohio railway will add a second passenger train between Spartanburg and Alta Pass, doubling local service.

Charleston Washington Garrison War Department Southern Commercial Congress Fletcher Florida Congress Danie's Charlotte York York County Rock Hill W. W. Long Columbia Spartanburg Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railway Alta Pass

Shippers Invited for Conference on Classification Sheet

The railroad commission invites chamber of commerce representatives and shippers to a Columbia conference on August 6 to discuss removing items from the South Carolina classification sheet. Captain Howard Resigns from the National Guard quar termaster corps citing imminent departure from the state.

The Railroad Commission Chambers of Commerce and Shippers Columbia South Carolina Howard Robert A. Howard Quartermaster Corps, National Guard Capt. Howard Gov Manning

Survey of Pharr Shoals Conducted by Public Health Service

H R Carter M D assistant surgeon general James A LePrince sanitary engineer and T H Griffiths M D assistant epidemiologist of the United States public health service conduct a biological survey of water and land around Parr Shoals. The survey, aimed at malaria prevention by eliminating anopheles mosquito breeding sites, follows a prior physical survey last year.

Pharr Shoals H. R. Carter James A. LePrince T. H. Griffiths United States Public Health Service Parr Shoals Carter Mr. LaPrince

Asparagus Growers Plan Transport Focused Meeting

A meeting of 30 asparagus growers in Columbia focused on transportation. Attendees from Trenton Williamston Barnwell Edge Spring and St Matthews discussed a July 27 meeting in Trenton to organize a state asparagus growers association. W W Long state agent led the conference for Clemson extension.

Columbia Trenton Williamston Barnwell Edge Spring St. Matthews W. W. Long United States Farm Clemson Extension Department Trent

Sheriffs Association Session Admits Police Chiefs and Monuments Planned

The South Carolina Sheriffs Association held sessions in Greenville with a noon barbecue. Delegates admitted chiefs of police and special railway agents, and a monument to Sheriff A. D. Hood, shot at Winnsboro, was proposed. Gov. Manning sent a letter explaining absence. organizers thanked him for support.

Greenville South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Proctor Bonham A. D. Hood Winnsboro Gov. Manning Hendrix Rector Greenville County Sheriffs Association

Lyon Rejected in Tax Injunction Hearing

The injunction case against the state tax commission involving Peoples Bank of Greenville National Loan and Exchange Bank of Greenwood and W T Bailey of Greenwood turned dramatic when Assistant Attorney General Dominick objected to J Fraser Lyon’s involvement without AG office consultation. The court upheld the attorney general’s position and Lyon withdrew, with lawyers presenting extensive arguments for and against the injunction issuance.

Lyon Laurens Peoples’ Bank of Greenville National Loan and Exchange Bank of Greenwood W.T. Bailey Greenwood State Tax Commission R. C. Watts Dominick J. Fraser Lyon Tax Commission

Kingstree Tobacco Market Opens With Strong Sales

Kingstree market opened with about 120000 pounds sold. Prices were favorable given tobacco quality. Four warehouses are well equipped and staffed by experienced buyers, attracting a full slate of well known buyers.

Kingstree Markets Kingstree

De Luxe Excursion Planned to Elkhorn City

City businessmen organize a De Luxe excursion over the Carolina Clinchfield & Ohio line to Elkhorn City the railroad’s new terminus. The plan mirrors a past Press Association and Chamber event but will run through the Elkhorn extension aboard Pullman sleeping cars diners and observation cars.

Spartanburg Carolina, Clinchhfield & Ohio Railway Elkhorn City Press Association and Chamber of Commerce Elkhorn Pullman

Manning Market Opens

Manning reports the tobacco market opening with good patronage at three local warehouses. Buyers were active and producers pleased with the prices, though sales were light at about 20 000 pounds due to the late crop and few cured lugs available.

Manning

Wreck Kills Charleston Fire Chief in Courthouse Collision

Assistant Fire Chief M Morris is dead after a collision between the Charleston fire department chief's car and a police patrol at Calhoun and St Philip streets. Pequette is hospitalized in dangerous condition with several officers injured, and Fireman Corcoran also hurt.

Charleston M. Morris Lieut N. D. Rhode Robert Jones Edward J. Finley John Moore J. VV. Shier Beaudrot Pequette St. Philip Street Union Station Corcoran Lower Meeting Street Roper Hospital Vine

Wesley Ible Class Federation Convention Held in Spartanburg

Spartanburg hosts the third annual Wesley Ible Class Federation of South Carolina with over 2000 attendees. Charlton Mullant of Manning is elected president after a successful second day featuring popular events and broad train attendance.

Spartanburg Wesley Ible Class Federation South Carolina Charlton Mullant Manning

Orangeburg Boys Qualify for Clemson Corn Trip

Tom Zeigler and Leon Blewer of Orangeburg County Corn Club will travel to Clemson College in August after each producing over 70 bushels per acre. Zeigler hails from Cape section and Blewer from Cordova section, earning this trip for a high yield on one acre.

Clemson Orangeburg Tom Zeigler Leon Blewer Orangeburg County Corn Boys

Alabama Professor Named General Secretary in South Carolina

Prof. R. T D. Webb of Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn was elected general secretary of the South Carolina Sunday School Association to succeed Rev. John C. Carman. Webb has long been active with the Alabama Sunday School work.

Alabama Spartanbore R. T D. Webb Alabama Polytechnic Institute At Auburn South Carolina Sunday School Association John C. Carman Webb Alabam Association

Tobacco Barns Burn in Lake City Fire

Dr J Durant lost a tobacco barn and about 150 dollars worth of tobacco in a fire at Lake City. There was no insurance and no injuries were reported.

Lake City J. 2 Durant

Market Cotton and Grain Prices Across South Carolina Markets

Weekly market report records prices paid in South Carolina for cotton and assorted grains. Listings cover Charleston, Chesterfield, Abbeville, Edgefield, Fort MIM, Lancaster, Union, Florence, Jonesville and other towns with figures for corn, wheat, oats, peas, cotton, and fryers, including bushel and hundredweight pricing and several per pound values.

South Carolina Charleston Belton Dow Orangeburg Cotonn Stwer Zoe Wieres Chesterfield Abbeville Edgefield Lancaster Cheateer Coatton Union Ste Jonesville Florence Cotton

Palmetto News Notes and Local Correspondents

Florence county tomato club girl Annie Belle McKay reports an acre of tomatoes weighing 18 ounces each. Congressman Leyer spoke at Masley. Nurse Olivia M Laine, formerly of Asheville NC, wins $1 000 verdict in a common pleas case against Joe Nertzee for $5 900 in a suit over alleged eviction.

Annie Belle McKay Florence County Tomato Club Congressman Leyer Masley Olivia M. Laine Asneville N.C Court of Conmon Pleas Joe

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba Type and Teachings

The lesson frames Solomon as a type of Christ and focuses on the Queen of Sheba’s visit, her gifts, and her quest to know the name of the Lord. It links Solomon’s glory to the greater wisdom and eternal life found in Jesus, urging believers to welcome hungry seekers and to recognize Christ as the fulfillment of wisdom and temple imagery.

Arabia Solomon Israel Temple Christ Caesar Jesus Sheba Seba David Josh Solomon's Marge Matt Heaven

Automobile Manufacturing in the European War

An auto enthusiast notes heavy car use in the European conflict while a pedestrian complains that manufacturers produce faster than soldiers can wreck them. The exchange highlights wartime demand and perceived production speeds.

Resinol Soap and Ointment Promise Quick Eczema Relief

The ad claims resinol bath and ointment provide immediate relief from itching burning and eruptions from eczema heat rash or similar skin troubles. It says the medication penetrates the skin to stop itching and clears eruptions even in stubborn cases and that regular soap use keeps skin clear. Ev ery druggist sells resinol ointment and resinol soap.

They All Bo Jinks Political Job Prompt

A brief cartoon style line reveals Jinks joking about being out of work then clarifying he has obtained a political appointment. The exchange showcases a humorous contrast in a light tone.

Jinks

Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Aids Convalescent Troops

Taany Walk Ontario Mos Howaly Hava ordered Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for convalescent troops. Shaken into shoes or in foot baths it offers refreshing comfort and helps prevent tired feet. Sold everywhere 25 cents. Allan S. Olmsted LaRoy New York Adv. There is at least this to be sald for the angels they do not play the bagpipe.

TAANY Allen Allan S. Olmsted LaRoy N. Y Adv

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