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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
Local retailer announces new stock and wants friends in Pickens County to visit. Sale details and item variety are promised in a brief promotional note.
A series of declarations from John A. Horton A H Dagnall Henry C Tillman Fred Dominick announce candidacy for Congress in South Carolina's Third District subject to Democratic party rules and primary outcomes.
Announcements show J Robt Martin and Jno M Daniel pledging to abide Democratic primary results for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and H H Harris also announcing for the same office. J D Lanford declares running for Solicitor of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit under Democratic primary rules.
W Clarence Mann and W H Cox announce Democratic primary House campaigns from Pickens County. J S Leopard also seeks a seat under party rules. Platforms oppose child labor law and compulsory education. support state control of guano distribution to farmers.
The notes describe farmers busy after rainfall with replanting and stand assessments. Attendees recount a Griffin gathering, protracted meetings led by Rev. Mr. Childress and Rev. Culbertson, and visits among neighbors including the Browns, Joneses, and Masons. Illnesses linger for several children, including whooping cough complications.
Local notes report Miss Lillian Hendrix and Miss Ruth Hendrix among Clemson graduates with G W C. family trips to Greenville for commencements. Wedding attendance in Easley. visits from Miss Kate Robinson and Miss Mollie Ariail. An 11 month old child died at home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Simmons. interment at Porter's chapel. Subscribers advised to send address changes to The Sentinel.
Clerk of Court U S Stewart announces candidacy for Pickens county clerk under Democratic primary rules in 1916. J L Bout also announces for the same office pledging to abide the primary result. B T McDaniel enters the race pledging support for Democratic nominees.
At the solicitation of a few friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Pickens county subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W ANDERSON LOOPER for re election as Sheriff of Pickens county subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. R ROARK
Auditor Henry A Townes is announced as a candidate for Auditor of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary rules.
Out crop short notes suggest sowing peas and cane to bolster seed supply this season. Seed is inexpensive and merchants offer buy or sell help. They invite customers to come in and state they will assist in selling as eagerly as selling to buyers.
Morris and Company invites shoppers to visit Pickens to shop at the Old Post Office Building where merchants offer goods and fair treatment.
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