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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

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Marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Lewis and Samuel B Craig

Miss Mary Elizabeth Lewis and Samuel Bryan Craig wed at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening in a ceremony before a full congregation. The couple, both from Pickens, will reside in Pickens after visiting North Carolina sights. Out-of-town guests included J. J. McSwain and L. H. Craig of Greenville and other relatives from Liberty Richland Pendleton Seneca Belton and Belton.

Mary Elizabeth Lewis Samuel Bryan Craig Presbyterian Church Oliver Boggs Ruth Parsons Mendelsshon Miss Parsons Fredda Hughes L. Courtney Craig Shubert John C. Bailey A. C. Mann Union G.G. Christopher Greer E. F. Alexander B. B. Porter Pickens North Carolina Craig Margaret G. Lewis McSwain and J. J. McSwain L. H. Craig Greenville E. Algood Elizabeth Algood Jake Algood Liberty W. H. Hughes Richland H. P. Sitton B. H. Saddler Pendleton

Hamilton Sims Wedding Ties Easley Friends

Miss Jessie Hamilton and Mr Johnson J Sims wed at the bride’s Ensley home last Wednesday with Rev H K Williams officiating. Mrs Sims is the second daughter of Mrs W F Hamilton and a popular Easley figure. Mr Sims works in the Glenwood Mills office and the couple will reside in Easley.

Jessie Hamilton Johnson J. Sims Ensley H. K. Williams Sims W. 4. Hamilton Easley Glenwood Mills

Goddard-Hamilton Marriage At Home Near Coronaca

Mr BE L Hamilton and Miss Mamie Goddard wed last Wednesday at Miss Goddard’s home near Coronaca South Carolina. Rev E V Babb of Newberry conducted the ceremony. The wedding drew many from Hasley and Easley where both families are prominent social figures.

Mr. Be, L. Hamilton Mamie Goddard Miss Goddard Coronaca S. C E. V. Babb Newberry Hasley Mr. Hamilton

Wedding of A Prank Wyatt and Launa Cobb in Easley

The wedding of A Prank Wyatt and Launa Cobb was held at the bride's parents home in Easley last Wednesday at 6 pm. Rev. GC D Waller officiated. Mrs Wyatt is the eldest Cobb daughter and a popular Easley figure. Wyatt is a prominent Easley business man and assistant cashier at the Easley Loan and Trust Co.

Fasley A. Prank Wyatt Launa Cobb D. B. Cobb GC. D. Waller Easley Loan & Trust Co

Holcombe Clark Marries in Pickens County Office

Miss May Holcombe and Velmor Clark, both of Pickens County, were married by J. B. Newbery at his office on Saturday, June 17.

J. B. Newbery May. Holcombe Velmor Clark Pickens County

Local Church Services and Community Notes from Marietta Route Two

The column reports Mt. Tabor church regu lar service with Rev J B Fyter on the fourth Sunday and the Lords Supper, praises the church singers, and notes Ooloney Camp W O W decorating Jesse A Hendricks’s grave at Mt Tabor. It also covers the Dacusville township singing convention at Nine Forks church and an upcoming July meeting at Quincy Baptist church. Mrs Nimmons shows slight improvement after illness.

J. BE. Fyter Mt. Tabor Bro. Foster Tabor Ooloney Camp Jesse A. Hendricks D. W. Smoak Greenville Dacusville Township Nine Forks Church Sentinel Qulency Baptist Church Robert Nimmons

Fourth of July Services at Mountain View Baptist Church

An all day religious service will be held at Mountain View Baptist church on July 4 to mark the one hundred fortieth anniversary of independence. Talks songs and religious entertainment will fill the day and all are invited to attend with song books and baskets.

Mountain View Baptist Church United States Pickens Radcliffe Bureau Ooleney Church W. C. Seaborn Dacusville Singing Convention

Great Meeting at Easley Rev Danner Preaches to Large Crowd

The Easley protracted meeting led by Rev. Mr. Danner draws large crowds and strong interest. Danner is described as a born evangelist and bold preacher urging heartfelt religion and kneeling at the altar. O K Mauldin of Greenville spoke to about forty men urging better living and possible future in ministry.

Easley Danner O. K. Mauldin, Esq Greenville Mauldin

Arnold Rogers Weds Miss May Arnold in Greenville Home

Wedding report from Pendleton street Greenville notes Miss May Arnold and Thaddeus E. Rogers uniting in marriage on the 14th with J. T. Arnold’s Easley roots and Thaddeus a Greenville merchant. Rev D W Hiatt officiated in a decoratively adorned residence with many guests. May the couple’s future be bright.

Pendleton Street Greenville May Arnold Thaddeus E. Rogers Miss Arnold J. T. Arnold Easley Rogers D. W.hiatt

DuBose DuBose Invitation for Elizabeth Shannon DuBose

Pickens readers learn Mrs. Edward Cassels DuBose invites friends to the wedding reception of her daughter Elizabeth Shannon DuBose and Mr. Elias Miller Boykin on Wednesday evening at home in Camden South Carolina from nine to eleven after an eight thirty ceremony. Miss DuBose formerly taught in Pickens High School and is sister of A P DuBose of Easley.

Pickens Edward Cassels DuBose Elizabeth Shannon Elias Miller Boykin Camden South Carolina Miss DuBose A. P. DuBose Easley

Brookshire and Tollison Wed Then Plan Pickens Home

Brookshire's garage proprietor H. P. Brookshire married Miss Annie Tollison in Laurens on Saturday. The couple went to Wrightsville Beach, N. C., for a brief honeymoon and will return to Pickens to set up their home.

H. P. Brookshire Brookshire Laurens Annie Tollison Wrightsville Beach N. C Pickens

Pickens To Host Four Day Radcliffe Chautauqua

Pickens schedules a four day Radcliffe bureau chautauqua from July 8 to 11 with lectures by Dr. D W Daniel and Dr Frank Sampson among others. Attractions include Columbia Concert company Durno the Mysterious Eugene Lockhart and the Tryolean Alpine Yodlers. Season tickets cost 1 50, single admissions 60 cents.

Columbia Concert Company D. W. Daniel Clemson College Durno Frank Sampson William Rader Albert Marion Hyde Pickens

Christopher seeks fourth term as county auditor

Local news notes NA Christopher announces candidacy for re election as county auditor after years of service. Also reported are weddings, deaths, medical updates, church events, and political notices including D. E K Garrett’s bid for the legislature and plans for Chick Springs military school funding.

N. A. Christopher Office of Auditor

Revered Bailey Preaches at Sunset with Pickens Guests

Rev John C Bailey pastor of the Presbyterian church preached at Sunset last Sunday afternoon. He was accompanied by J T Richey J D Yongue and others from Pickens as guests of W W Aiken at Sunset. Clarence Mann returned from the University of South Carolina and campaigns for the House of Representatives. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Mann of Six Mile and well known throughout Pickens County.

James A. Robinson Dacusville Pickens Dacusville Singing Association Good Old Coloney Church John C. Bailey The Presbyterian Church J.T. Richey J.D. Yongue W. W. Aiken Clarence Mann University of South Carolina House of Representatives Aaron Mann Six Mile Pickens County

Bailey preacher's son to wed Stella Sarratt in June

Rev Charles R Bailey of Menlo Georgia preached at Pickens Presbyterian Church on Sunday. He is to marry Miss Stella Sarratt of Gaffney on June 21.

Charles R. Bailey Menlo John C. Bailey Liberty Pickens Presbyterian Church Stella Sarratt Gaffney

Death of John W. Whitmire Near Pickens At Age About Sixty

John W. Whitmire died at his home near Pickens last Sunday aged about sixty. He leaves a wife and several children. A month earlier the couple had buried a baby child of about two years. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.

George Brock John Brock Central F. S. Porter Pickens John W. Whitmire

Seaborn Plans Summers Pulling the Bell Card Reach

Colie Seaborn, former University of South Carolina athlete, visits The Sentinel stating he will work to earn the bell card this summer to stay in football shape for next season. Miss Cleo Hallam and Miss Ora Prince depart for Winthrop college for a short course with scholarships awarded to top county club girls for their May 27 records.

Colie Seaborn University of South Carolina Sentinel Coke Cleo Hallam Pickens Canning Club Ora Prince Six Mile Winthrop College Winthrop

Mrs. T. J. Mauldin Hosts Elegant Hall Reception

Mrs. T. J. Mauldin entertained about a hundred guests at Home stead Hall on Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. James Hagood Bruce a recent bride. The event featured sweet peas palms and ferns in pink and white décor with a reception line and formal dining room service.

T. J. Mauldin Homestead Hall James Hagood Bruce Frank McFall Robert Hendricks McD. Bruce B. D. Lenhardt Bruce C. B. Hagood W. T. McFall W. F. Mauldin

Pickens County News 40 Years Ago Fifty Years Ago

Pickens County items report a meat shortage due to railroad shipping failures and a major freshet washing away Elihu Griffin’s Rice Creek mill and destroying crops. Prices list cotton eggs corn wheat flour and peas. Local races show John J. Lewis for clerk of court W G Field for probate judge J Riley Ferguson for sheriff J S Carlisle and M S Hendricks for school commissioner. The flood described as the most destructive in memory, washing away bridges countywide.

Elihu Griffin Rice's Creek C. L. Hollingsworth Twelve Mile River W. T. McFell John J. Lewis W. G. Field J.riley Ferguson J. S. Carlisle M.S. Hendricks

Suggestion on burial customs at church and viewing

D. W. Hiorr argues against opening the church casket for public viewing especially for children. He proposes viewing only by near relatives or at home before funeral procession, to spare children and preserve memory of the deceased as living. He invites readers to reflect and pass the suggestion along.

D. W. Hiorr

Park Ready For Play By W. C. I. U Members

The W. C. I. U. has prepared a park and playground in the grove before Capt. I. M. Mauldin's residence. A tennis court, seats, and other improvements invite the public, especially children, to visit anytime for their benefit and pleasure. The land is provided with the owner's kindness for the project.

R. Fr. Herd I. M. Mauldin

Wichita Falls Man Visits Parents in Pickens

Sam J. Ashmore of Wichita Falls Texas visits his parents Mr. and Mrs W H Ashmore in Pickens. His many friends here are glad to see him.

Sam J. Ashmore Wichita Falls Texas W. H. Ashmore Pickens

Candidates for state offices tour Spartanburg area

Politicians from Greenville speak in Spartanburg on Wednesday and Thursday with campaign events on the courthouse lawn starting near 10 am. Five gubernatorial hopefuls R I Manning, R A Cooper, Cole Blease, J M DesChamps, John T Duncan, join two state treasurers and five railroad commissioners in the slate. Governor contenders receive patient, orderly crowds with broad applause and no excitement.

Greenville Spartanburg Court House R. I. Manning R. A. Cooper Cole Blease J M. DesChamps John T. Duncan Cansler Tirzah

Mann Platform Promises for Pickens County Voters

W Clarence Mann appeals to Pickens County voters outlining platform aims including restitution-based punishment, higher old soldiers pension, repeal or reform of game law, amendments to Jim Crow education rules, adoption of county system school law, and better roads with a state highway office. He notes his three years of legislative study and seeks decisive support.

Pickens County Columbia W. Clarence Mann

County Agent Prepares Three Day Short Course Schedule

Miss Elizabeth Mauldin leads a three day program with morning chapels. The schedule covers canning tomatoes, gardening, basket making, pimento and peanut butter demos, bread demonstrations, and home conveniences. Assistants include Miss Lois Erwin Miss Mary Parrott and Mrs Marvin Willimon with state agents Edith Parrott and Dora Walker also attending.

Elizabeth Mauldin Lois C. Erwin Spartanbur Mary Parrott Cherokee Marvin Willimon Greenville County Mauldin Edith Ll. Parrott Dora Dee Walker Canning, Bread and Home Elizapeti Mauldin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lewis-Craig Hamilton-Sims Goddard-Hamilton Cobb Wyatt Holcombe-Clark Marietta Arnold Rogers DuBose Boykin Tollison Chautauqua Reds Blues A. D. Attaway Sam B. Craig Treas T. A. Bowen B. F Court House Square W. R. Craig Valhalla Atlanta Miss Wallace M. F. Hester Pearl Ralph Hester A. J. Boggs, Jr Harry Robinson Ruth Gravely Verner Christopher Chick Springs McCoy Riverside Academy Piedmont Presbytery Anderson R. J. Gilliland Bernice Carey Floy Herde David Stansell Stansell Piedmont Shoe Co D. EK. Garrett Garrett Iis Mrs Pieckent Sentinel W. C. Mann
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