Reunion of Pickens Confederate Veterans Draws Thousands
About 7 000 people attended the twentieth annual Confederate veterans reunion in Pickens on June 3. The program featured a parade led by Mayor Cureton and Col. Rich McKissick, musical performances, a keynote address by Rion McKissick, Crosses of Honor, and a driving air show by Johnseon Williamson. The event, hosted by the Pickens Daughters of the Confederacy, concluded with a court house gathering and plans for next week’s publication of additional meeting notes.
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Pickens County
Pickens
Cureton
Rich McKissick
Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
National Guard Company
Easley
T. J. Mauldin
Court House
D. W. Hiatt
Gary Hiott
Mauldin
Rion McKissick
Greenville Piedmont
McKissick
Confederate States of America
the Sentinel
Richmond
South Carolina
Daughters of the Confederacy
Pickens Court House
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D. C
Prohibition Violators Sentenced as Court Deliberates
Court remains in session Wednesday morning with business largely completed and adjournment expected later that day. About thirty violators pled guilty or mimed pleas and received varying sentences. All jurors were dismissed Monday afternoon. several guilty pleas accepted Tuesday. Judge Mauldin presided with Solicitor Smoak present due to a broken typesetting machine. The Sentinel cannot publish complete proceedings this week.
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Smoak
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Many New Candidates For Public Office In Pickens County
The Sentinel reports a surge of announced contenders across Pickens County with several incumbents seeking reelection. Key names include Fred H. Dominick for Congress Jubal Williams and J M Garret for the legislature J A Finley for county commissioner and James J Iferd also running for that post Capt Elias Day headlines probate judge with opposition from W D Griffin and James B Craig. Bowen withdraws from supervisor bid Senator McCrary considered for Congress.
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Pickens County
the Sentinel
Fred H. Dominick
Dominick
Jubal Williams
J. M. Garret
Liberty
Keith G. Allgood
Easley
Henry M. Phillips
Elias Day
J. A. Finley
Commissio Rr
James J. Iferd
J. H. Earle
Pickens
Senate
Earle
Sentinel
A. John Borges
E. Foster Keith
House of Representatives
James B. Craig
T. A. Bowen
W. D. Griffin
Griffin
McCrary
Congress
Helper McConnell Restores Sentinel Linotype
The Sentinel credits Mr. McConnell, linotype machinist from the Greenville News, with repairing the paper after a breakdown. He worked all night at the News then came to Pickens and had the machine back in perfect order, earning honorary A. G. and K. B. L. M. degrees for his service.
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Sentinel
McConnell
Greenville News
News
Pickens
NecConnell
A. G
Glenwood Leads Textle League After Unbeaten Run
In Pickers County Textile league play last Saturday Liberty defeated Pickens 14 to 1 at Liberty field. Glenwood beat Vics 4 to 3 at Easley. Central routed Easley Mill 11 to 0 at Central. Glenwood remains undefeated and atop the standings while Pickens still seeks its first win.
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Pickers County
Liberty
Pickens
Easley
Glenwood
Vics
Central
Easley Mill
Children's Day Observed At Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Sunday school will mark the second Sunday in June as children's day with an elaborate program by the children. Music by the choir and a talk by Mr. T. C. Lawton will follow recitations. After dinner, musicians will entertain on the ground. bring well filled baskets.
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Pleasant Grove
T. C. Lawton
Reverend Nelson to Preach at Secona Church Fourth Sunday
Rev. R. W. Nelson will preach at Secona church the fourth Sunday night in June. He previously preached in Pickens county and has many friends in the area eager to hear him again. His current home is in Anderson county.
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R. W. Nelson
Secona Church
Nelson
Pickens County
Anderson County
At Cross Roads Church Sermon on Discipline Next Saturday
The pastor of Cross Roads church will preach a sermon on Discipline next Saturday afternoon. All members urged to be present and bring Bibles.
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Cross Roads Church
County Campaign Speakings Planned for Pickens County
The Pickens County Democratic committee set a schedule of meetings for county candidates in Easley Liberty Central Six Mile Antioch Pumpkintown Dacusville and Pickens from August 15 to 26. A new Maplecroft Mill voting precinct was created with two polling places at Pickens Easley and Liberty to handle increased turnout due to women voting. A separate committee will assess county candidates later based on how many file for election.
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Pickens County
Easley
Liberty
Central
Six Mile
Antioch
Pumpkintown
Dacusville
Pickens
Maplecroft Mill
Joel H Miller Dies Prominent Pickens County Figure
Joel H Miller, longtime Pickens county figure and former state representative, died at his Cedar Rock home after a brief illness. Aged 65, he is survived by wife, children William D Miller, Grayson Miller of Mobile, Ala, Mrs A W Singleton, Mrs Ora Mauldin, Miss Ada Miller, and sisters Mrs W H Oscary of Greenville and Mrs Robert Knox of Easley. Funeral services were held at Cedar Rock church.
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Joel H. Miller
Pickens County
Cedar Rock
Miller
House of Representatives
William D. Miller
Grayson Miller
Mobile
Ala
A. W. Singleton
Ora Mauldin
Ada Miller
W. H. Oscary
Greenville
Robert Knox
Easley
W. C. Seaborn
Cedar Rock Church
Dr Crenshaw Dies Prominent Pickens County Doctor
Dr J M Crenshaw a longtime Pickens county physician died at Liberty last week after years of ill health. He was 65 and born in the Ooleney area, the sole doctor for years there. Survived by wife and children Dr L F Crenshaw and Mrs L L Hendrix of Greenville, Mrs W C Smith and Miss Lois Crenshaw of Liberty. Funeral and burial at Cross Roads church Saturday.
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J. M. Crenshaw
Pickens County
Liberty
Dr. Crenshaw
Ooleney
L. F. Crenshaw
L. L. Hendrix
Greenville
W. C. Smith
Lois Crenshaw
Cross Roads Church
John H Ballentine Dead In Central
John Hudson Ballentine died at his home near Central on Saturday afternoon May 27 after a long life of service. He served thirty years as a deacon at First Baptist Church Central and was remembered as a lawful, community minded man. Surviving are his wife Lou Russell and many children across several states. Funeral services were held Monday in Central.
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John Hudson Ballentine
Central
T. C. Johnson
J. W. Hopkins
Henry Ballentine
H. H. Barr
Easley
Robert H. Ballentine
Birmingham
Claude L. Ballentine
Columbus
A. V. Hooks
Charlotte
N.C
Heranee J. Pope
Atlanta
Death of Mr. Burdine Hunt of Texas
Texas based Burdine Hunt, a Civil War veteran born in Pickens County, died after a month in hospital following an automobile accident. He was 75 and had spent early life in Greenville and Pickens before moving to Texas in 1868. He leaves a sister and several nieces and nephews in the Pickens and Greenville area.
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Burdine Hunt
San Antonio
Texas
Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Pickens County
Greenville
Pickens
William Price
Tentative Methodist Training School Schedule at Easley
Tentative program for a Methodist training school at Easley July 2 to 7 lists morning and evening sessions with Devotional services, classes on teaching and administration, readings from "The Pupil" and "Teaching Process" and lectures on "Polity and Policy of Methodism" by Rev. Diggs. Lectures by Drs. Snyder Mills and Steadman cover religious education and policy.
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Easley
W. H. Mills
Clemson College
Ruth Diggs
Leo. D. Gillespie
L. P. Hanna
J. B. Patton
Marvin Gravely
E. W. Mason
W. B. Justus
J. C. Diggs
W. E. Taylor
J. M. Steadman
D. P. Hudson
J. W. Pryor
Henry Nelson Snyder
Drs. Snyder
Mills
Pickens Woman Corrects Orangeburg Confederate Honor Story
The Pickens county note corrects a misattribution about Mrs. Olivia Pooser of Orangeburg being the sole Confederate veteran's mother honored. It cites Mrs. Alzain Foster of Peters Creek as mother to three living Confederate veterans, including Rev. J. E. Foster, A. Fester, and C. M. Foster, with Mrs. Foster aged 98.
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Olivia Pooser
Orangeburg
Darlington
Jourbcy
South Carolina
Pocser
Oraneburg
Alzain Foster
Peters Creek
Pickens County
J. EB. Foster
Co. B
Virginia Calvary
A. Fester
This County
C. M. Foster
Westminster
Co. D
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Ownership statement for The Pickens Sentinel 1922
Gary Hiatt swears as manager of The Pickens Sentinel that J McD Bruce G R Hendricks A J Boggs T J Mauldin Gary Hiott E H Craig I M Mauldin are owners all of Pickens S C and that no bonds or securities over 1 percent exist. Notary Frank McFall attested June 8 1922.
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Congress
Pickens
S. C
State of
South Carolina
Gary Hiatt
Pickens Sentinel
Gary Hiott
J. McD. Bruce
G. R. Hendricks
A. J. Boggs
T. J. Mauldin
E. H. Craig
Curious Cockle Bur Plant Found In May
Henry Pike reports discovery of a cockle bur plant on D H Alexander farm growing this spring with eleven mature burs. He notes burs typically mature in late fall and asks readers if others have seen May cockle burs.
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Henry Pike
the Sentinel
Crow Creek
D. H. Alexander
Singing at Six Mile Baptist Church Service
An all day singing at Six Mile Baptist Church on the third Sunday in June invites visitors and visiting singers. Attendees are asked to bring song books and dinner baskets for a community day in song and fellowship.
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Six Mile Baptist Church
Birthday Celebration Grows For Jeff Davis
The Pickens Sentinel reports a large community celebration planned for Jeff Davis' birthday with broadcasts signaling widespread turnout from Eastetne to Easley and households prepared to join the festivities.
Democratic Club Enrollment Checks Delayed Waiting on Arrival
The Democratic club reports enrollment checks scheduled for June 6 have not arrived yet, hindering the voter enrollment process. Officials await shipment to proceed with registration activities and advise patience while tracking continues.
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Democratic Club
Local Court Jurors and College Notes from Anderson
Messrs. L. C. Thornley and Priest Alexander are serving as jurors at Pedere court in Anderson this week. Dr. Glymph, a Cresiges specialist, is expected back in Anderson next week per an advertisement. Miss Ruth Digsy attended commencement at Wesleyan College in Macon Georgia last week. Miss Dives graduated from Wesleyan College two years ago.
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Messrs
L. C. Thornley
Alexander Po
Pederecourt
Anderson
Dr. Glymph
Ruth Digsy
Wesleyan College
Macon
Miss Dives
Card of Thanks from Carrie Few
Carrie Few expresses sincere gratitude to those who helped obtain a rolling chair and others who aided during six months confinement. She thanks them for the personal kindness and wishes God’s blessings on each recipient for their deeds.
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Carrie Few
Citywide Saturday Gatherings Bring Joyful Reunions
A lively city event last Saturday featured friends greeting long‑apart acquaintances as the community celebrated on a warm June day. Residents spoke of a good time and the happiness of reuniting before the third of June arrives.
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Birthday Dinner at J. H. Hudsons Home
A birthday dinner is planned at the home of Mr. J. H. Hudson on Twelve Mile near Hagood mill the second Sunday in June. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a well...
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J. H. Hudson
Hagood Mill
McColl Wins State High School Baseball Title in Florence
McColl defeated Six Mile 4 to 2 in a close championship game at Florence last Friday before about three thousand spectators. Six Mile had previously won the upper South Carolina title, and their team earned praise for a fine season.
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Six Mile Academy
McColl
Florence
Six Mile
Upper South Carolina
Miller Family at Bedside as Mother's Condition Critical
W A Miller of River Bank California Henry Miller and his wife and child of Oklahoma and Rhett Miller of Toccoa Georgia are at the bedside of their mother Mrs Irvin Miller whose condition remains critical in a medical update.
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Messrs
W. A. Miller
River Bank
Cal
Henry Miller
Oklahoma
Rhett Miller
Toccoa
Irvin Miller
Hospitality committee seeks help for Sunday School convention
Brethren far and near are asked to assist in reaching the Sunday School convention at Secona church on the third Saturday. Those able to help should write to A. A. Moon B. IF Freemanor D A All good at Pickens for arrangements.
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Secona Church
A. A. Moon
B. IF
Freemanor D
Allgood
Pickens
Remedy for Worms on Cabbage Uses Salt and Lime Dust
Sheriff H Brown endorses a simple cabbage worm remedy using one part table salt and two parts air slaked lime dusted on the cabbage. The method is described as effective and harmless.
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Sheriff H. Brown
Foster family patriarchs honor matriarch on old homestead
Rev. J. E. Foster visited the city Monday looking hale and hearty. He is the eldest of three sons of Mrs. Alzara Foster, who served in the Confederate war and their mother still resides with them on the old northeastern county homestead.
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J. E. Foster
Alzara Foster
Cooperative Farmers Meet Elect District Officers in Clemson Area
Delegates from Greenville Anderson Oconee and Pickens counties gathered at Clemson College to nominate two candidates for district director of the South Carolina Cooperative Association. L L Rice was elected chairman with J P Poole as vice chairman and T Bowen secretary. Aimed at excluding politics from the organization the group approved publication of candidate records and chose Clemmons College as district meeting site.
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Clemson College
Greenville
Anderson, Vickes
Oconee
S. C. Cooperative Association
L. L. Rice
Anderson
J. P. Poole
T. Bowen
Pickens
J.T. Leng
J. P. Stribling
W. P. Con
James M. Richards
J. R. C. Griffin
Andesen
A. B. Bryan
Clemson Cellepe
W. W. Lene
Extension Service
Cotco
Clemeen College
Grenville County
J. P. Richardson
R. F. Watson
New Pickens Superintendent Engages Local residents
Prof. F. W. Simpson, newly elected Pickens schools superintendent, visited Tuesday. USC graduate and Taylors resident for three years, he will move to Pickens in several weeks.
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F. W. Simpson
Pickens
University of South Carolina
Simpson
Taylors
Graduation Exercises at Pickens High School Grades
Graduation exercises at Pickens high school were held Monday night in Grace Church. Rev J L Vass of Greenville delivered the address to the class to the pleasure of a large audience. The Sentinel promised a full report with graduates names but did not receive it.
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Pickens High School
Grace Char
J. L. Vass
Greenville
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Sentinel
Thanks for hospital care and dinner by Pickens groups
Members of Headquarters Company 118th Infantry S. C. National Guard thank the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Pickens residents for cardiac treatment and a bountiful dinner on June 3. They also valued serving as an escort for the Confederate Volunteers.
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118Th Infantry
S. C. National Guard
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Pickens
Special Subscription Offer From The Pickens Sentinel
The Pickens Sentinel offers subscriptions at 100 dollars per year from now until June 30. The offer will not be extended beyond June 30 and applies to both old and new subscribers alike. Subscribe today to ensure delivery before July 1 and support county publication.
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