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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
Three unknown men attacked and shot Jake Nabors on the road near the Ambler place above Pickens. Officials say Nabors did not report the still blamed for the raid. No arrests yet. US and county officers investigate the case.
Crops look promising in this Cedar Rock section as residents share news of commencements at Greenville F C and visits among families. Miss Pearl Turner attended G F C graduation in Greenville while Miss Ruth Hendrix returns home after completing her course there. Local gatherings include the old soldier’s reunion at Cross Roads and church services at Cedar Rock.
The report highlights crops revived after showers with new growth and champion corn credited to Joe A. Hendricks. It notes small grain ripening, mentions marriage licenses and lumber for new homes via J. D. McConnell, and recalls a daylong singing at Nine Forks church with ample food and song.
Hon. W. G. Mauldin of Pickens county died at his Liberty home Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. He suffered paralysis just a day before passing at about age 60. A native of the county and longtime state legislator, he was a popular figure and a devout Baptist. He leaves a wife and a large family.
A church event features Rev. J Tyre Singleton delivering a sermon while Pro fessors Alexander Looper Robinson Smith Lesley and others provide singing. The piece argues for statewide prohibition and church state cooperation to curb drunkenness, inviting correspondent opinions.
Health in Dacusville remains good as Nine Forks singing on first Sunday drew a crowd. Leaders included Profs Bolding and Smith plus others. Mt. Tabor Sunday school reorganized and progressing well. Children’s Day planned for the fourth Sunday in July. Few attended Pickens old soldiers reunion. many joined Cross Roads old soldiers day with decorated graves and speeches. Flora Looper and Trovest near Masley attended Nine Forks. Isiah Nimmons back from illness. Will Jones, Joe Looper and Geneva motored to Greenville last Thursday. Farmers busy. talk of snow on the mountains Tuesday.
A union revival started Sunday in Pickens and will likely last ten days to two weeks. Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian congregations work together with Rev. Mr. Glenn of North Carolina preaching at the Methodist church. Services run 10 am and 8 pm daily. stores close 10 to 11 am for morning services. Everyone is invited.
A large Cross Roads church gathering honored local Confederate veterans on Friday June 6 with a forceful program. Speakers included Hon. RE. P. McCravey and Senator T. J. Mauldin praising Confederate deeds and State rights. A choir led by Prof. Weams performed, graves were garlanded, a big dinner was served, and an experience meeting followed. Woodmen of the World placed flowers on veterans’ graves before a concluding tribute.
The Rev W M Duncan presid ing elder of the Columbia District of the Methodist church died in Columbia on Monday June 9 after a short illness. He served four years as a presiding elder of the Greenville District and was remembered by many friends in the area.
Jury rapidly acquits Hugh Long of murder in the Pickens N. Gunter case after deliberating briefly. Foreman James R. League states the jurors are of one mind and ready to return the verdict. The defense argued self defense and urged surrender of arguments.
Col. Moore asked Governor Blease to reconsider his order and allow all South Carolina National Guard regiments to encamp at the state rifle range near the city this summer. The governor refused, saying no camps would be ordered this summer, keeping 3d regiment at Anderson and 1st at Aiken and citing no plans for range encampments.
The state board of assessors raised the assessed value of railway property taxed in South Carolina by 799 823 dollars at a May 16 meeting in Columbia. Express, Pullman car, telegraph and telephone firms saw a 633 332 dollar increase, totaling 1 333 155 dollars. The first meeting occurred in the comptroller general A W Jones office.
A petition drive in Kershaw county collects 1 076 signatures and prospects an August ballot. Supervisor M C West holds the petition as the election likely to be held on the third Tuesday in August.
Beaufort county will not hold a dispensary election this summer as petitions failed to meet required signatures. Two petitions circulated in Bluffton and Beaufort gathered 100 and 88 signatures respectively, far short of one third of over 1,200 registered voters.
The Hon. Charles A. Woods telegraphed his resignation from the South Carolina Supreme Court to Governor Blease and qualified as United States Judge for the 4th circuit, succeeding Judge Goff who became United States Senator from West Virginia. Woods, from Richmond, Virginia, sent his resignation telegram. The Governor congratulated him on the elevation.
John M. Porter of Bal Gravley’s place near Pickens reports the first cotton squares seen in the county this year as of June 6, marking an early bloom event for the region.
Obituary notes the Easley resident Ralph O. Robinson son of J K Robinson died in Colorado Springs on last Friday June 6 after moving west last October for health. He was 30 and buried in Kasley beside family. Funeral by Rev J D Holler and Rev D W Hiatt and Kasley K of P assisted. Surviving family includes father stepmother half sister Catherine.
Dr Cody of Greenville editor of the Baptist Courier preached a powerful Sunday night sermon at the First Baptist church in Hasley last week. He is described as a cousin of the famed scout Buffalo Bill and praised as a strong preacher on par with the legendary marksman.
Dear Editor I thank my friends neighbors and Dr Robinson for their kindness during the sickness and death of our 19 months old son Walter May the Lord's richest blessings rest upon them all W A Thomas.
Eva Sherard, a cook in Easley, was before the coroner's court charged with killing her infant. The baby, born Wednesday night near her work, was found buried under Mr. W. W. Robinson's house. The coroner's jury ruled the death a result of the mother crushing the infant's head. Sheriff Medlin sent Sherard to jail in Pickens to await the next court term.
Six Mile birth records report Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Martin welcomed twins on the 81st inst. The note adds local sympathy for Austin Dillard and J R Davis, both ill with typhoid. A children day is planned for the first Sunday in Sly with Bro B Murphy delivering a sermon on restraint.
Health good and crops thriving with plentiful rain. Rev Fulton Childress preached at Concord. Mr Hoyt Townes led a singing afternoon for the youth. An all day singing will be held at Concord church on the fifth Sunday in June inviting all to attend with song books and baskets.
A Sunday night shower improved crop and grass conditions in Pearidge while residents report harvests are just starting and many face a difficult time gathering grain. Neighborly visits are noted among local families.
In memoriam of my dear grandmother who left this world February 6 to be with her father, mother, and sister in heaven. We miss her, but God knows best. She spoke of going to heaven, and we pray to meet her again on the golden shore. Her granddaughter, N. R.
Sometime ago a group of about a dozen to fifteen men surrounded Will Hill's home six miles north of Pickens and opened fire on June 1. Hill shot back, hitting two attackers. none seriously wounded. Nine African Americans jailed, three more men to be arrested.
A shooting near Dacusville left Homer Mansell shot Williams four times after a dispute while both were drinking. Sheriff Roark detained Mansell that night, and he was jailed. Williams was seriously wounded and the case heads to trial.
At a city council meeting in Easley new ordinances were approved. The key rule requires a maximum speed of six miles per hour within town limits with notices posted at entrance roads. Additional ordinances regulate loose stock, unhitched teams on streets, and prohibit gatherings of African Americans at the depot to block passenger trains.
An all day singing event is planned at Concord on a June Sunday. The program divides time between young and old participants and invites everyone to bring songbooks and well filled baskets. All are welcome to attend.
The Pickens school lists top averages by grade: 10th Esther Edens. 6th Kimmie Griffin. 8th Ilrances Bruce. 7th Hmima Herd. 6th Joe Frank Treman. 5th Floy Herd. 4th Melanie Thornley. 8rd Bula Stewart. 2nd Mary Hallam and Don Roark. 1st Ilorace Christopher. A separate roster names students present every day: Charlie Welborn, Guy Nealy, Ellen Freeman, James Partridge, Alton Holder, Marl Morris, Gilland Holder, Katie Holder, Ellen Finley, Lee McFall, Malinda Porter, Katie Cureton, Jowell Trenderson, Bonnie Lee Henderson, Ansel Nealy, Bertran Cantrell, Sarah Finley, Sallie Griffin, Roscoe Harris, J. D. Holder, Bertha Cantrell, Geneva Finley, Ela Lewis, Janie Holder, Melanie Thornley, Juanita Tlames.
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