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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
4
A local column reflects on Judge Hed Watkins's charge in the federal court addressing liquor law violations. It urges a high community standard to deter crime, cites Abbeville Press remarks, and stresses building public sentiment for righteousness to protect future generations.
The Universel otteasd offers a school scholarship to one young man from each county. Each scholar receives $12.50 a month for eight months plus term fee relief, totaling $1278 in value. The vacant county scholarship will be filled by competitive exam on Friday July 6. Notable past holders include Messrs. Colie Seaborn Clarence Mann and A. C. Mann.
Fragment mentions a green blackberry turning red and asks about a narrow broad nan, then comments warm zephyrs in the past week. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear reportable event.
A fragmented OCR line hints at unclear speech about a pest or ghost with scattered phrases, lacking coherent names or events. The legible bits suggest confusion or stray thoughts rather than a formal news item.
The readable text is garbled with fragmented words and names unclear. No coherent people, places, or events can be determined for a proper headline or summary.
Old-timers in Greenville recall December 1860 when the Pony Express carried President Buchanan's message to Congress from Washington to San Francisco in eight days and two hours, a feat contrasted with future hopes for 1921 air mail service as the era ends.
Dr C Brown a leading Baptist minister in the state died in a Richmond Virginia hospital Tuesday morning after a long illness. The obituary notes his prominence in the denomination and service within the church.
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. The Ladies Circle meets Monday June 20 at 6:00 p.m. Prayer meeting follows at 8:00 p.m. Public invited to attend all services. J C Diggs Pastor.
Private James M. Bagwell of the 58th Pioneer Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bagwell, arrived at Pickens June 9 from France and died in 1918 at age 28. A Griffin church funeral on June 10 followed by burial reflected mourning and faith in reunion.
Local scene at Liberty Route Three centers on catching chiggers and social events. The fragment mentions Misses Lizaie Alma Myron and Mrs James Evans, with scattered names and activities noted in a Sunday gathering.
Guy Gilstrap and several boys visited the foot of the mountains last Sunday and found pretty girls. An all day singing is planned at Rices Creek next Sunday. Mr Carson bought a new Ford. Luther Cothran is praised as a brag rep. Ross Gilstrap and Henry Shirley were seen near Liberty.
An advice column urges Pickens men to marry and engage with women, warning against gossip and social isolation. It promotes lifelong partnership, resilience after marriage failures, and choosing happiness over lingering singlehood while noting many couples are content.
The article notes the death of Vega Heedson in a local accident. Funeral arrangements are hinted, with references to a religious context and a call for faith. Details are fragmentary but indicate a somber community response and a belief that God called her home.
Debtors and creditors of the estate of the late James J A Brown must present their claims, duly proven, by July 11, 1921, or be debarred from payment. All persons indebted to the estate must settle their accounts by the same date with the undersigned.
Auction style notice lists a good carriage and harness and a new top bug gy for sale. The buyer should contact Stace M. Townes at Pickens Star Route for price and arrangements.
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