Three Men Electrocuted in Columbia for Taxi Driver Murder
S J Kirby Jesse Gappins and C O Vox were executed at the state penitentiary for the 1921 murder of William Brazell, a Columbia taxi driver. Each refused or limited last statements as guards restrained them, the first white men executed in the state since 1913.
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S. J. Kirby
Jesse Gappins
C. O. Vox
Penitentiary
Oelock
William Drazell
Leesville
Kirby
Cappins
Sax
William Brazell
Ecel
Death Auditorium
Garpins
Children’s Day at Lawrence’s Chapel Scheduled in June
A June Sunday afternoon event invites all to Lawrence’s Chapel for a Children’s Day observance. Community members urged to attend.
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Lawrence’s Chapel
One More Week for Special Pickens Sentinel Offer
The Pickens Sentinel offers a special subscription price of one dollar per year until Saturday July 1. After July 1 the regular price of $1.50 resumes, and no subscription less than a year at the reduced rate will be accepted.
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Pickens Sentine
Pickens S. S. Convention Reflects Thick Attendance
The Pickens Baptist Sunday School Convention met at Secena church last weekend with high attendance and strong talks. Speakers included J. J. Corzine on efficiency and D. N. Mitchell on growing children as the program tackled supervision failures and teacher training. Officers elected for the next year were C. E. F. Robinson president, Mrs. A. P. Hammond secretary, and O. T. Hinton treasurer.
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Griffin Church
Pickens Association
C. EF. Robinson
A. P. Hammond
O. T. Hinton
McCravy Announces Third District Congress Candidacy
I P McCravy a Pickens County native and former Easley mayor and state official declares his run for Congress in South Carolina's Third District challenging incumbent W Dominick. The district includes Dickens Anderson Oconee Abbeville Greenwood McCormick and Newberry counties with Dominick seeking reelection. Sheraed of Greenwood is also reported as a candidate.
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Pickens County
House of Representatives
Congress
WW. Dominick
Newberry
Prevent
Mecavey
Galan Ibia
Congressmran Dominick
Mec?avy
Bheville County
Laurens
Masley
Easley
Congressions
Dickens
Anderson
Ovehee
Abbeville
Greenwood
McCornick
Dominick
Sheraed
Greenwood Counly
Baeo
Democratic club enrollment opens countywide for primaries
The county broadens voter access as all residents must enroll in club books for their precincts to vote in this year’s primaries. Women voters join the signup like men, with Pickens precinct book kept in the county auditor's office at the courthouse.
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Pickens
County
Audicor
Court House
Flag Day Observed by Pickers and Bert Prince George Chapters
June observance marked by a joint meeting of Pickers chapter U DLC and Bert Prince George Chapter D ALR at Mrs M Smith home. Colorful displays, tributes to Old Glory, a program with a salute to the flag, Betsy Ross article, readings, and American flag keepsake crafts. About sixty ladies attended and heard a prayer, devotions, and patriotic readings.
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Congress of the Stars and Stripes
Pickers
DLC
Bert Prince George
Smith
Katherine
Registration Certificates For Voting Requirements
Those seeking registration certificates may meet at the courthouse on the first Monday in June and the first Monday in August by presenting tax receipts. A registration certificate is not needed to vote in primary elections but is required to vote in any general election.
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Court House
Duly
Atheast
Central Town News Items Highlight Local Moves and Events
W J Dickson has built a new house on East Main and moved in. Next Sunday is the Methodist quarterly meeting with Rev A F Holler preaching at 11 15 AM. Amanda Patterson returns from a trip to Lander College Greenwood and other points. Helen Clayton visits Columbia then plans to spend time with sister Edna Clayton Copeland in Clinton. Lake Bola opens for swimming. The school building contract was let to Bob Sheck of Easley. work to begin. J W Wallace spent the weekend with his father in Union county. An ordination service occurred at First Baptist with Rev Mr Mitchell preaching and S R Kelley ordained as deacon under Rev J W Guy. IL Falls visiting Capt and Mrs Falls at Catcher. D Lawrence moved to Liberty. Will Oliver has returned from a serious operation and is doing well.
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East Main St
Methodist Church
A. FE. Holler
Amanda Patterson
Lander College
Greenwood
Helen Clayton
Columbia
Clinton
Edna Clayton Copeland
Lake Bola
Bob Sheck
Easley
J. W. Wallace
Union County
First Baptist Church
Mr Mitchell
Six Mile Academy
S. R. Kelley
J. W. Guy
IL. A. Falls
Will Oliver
Langston Christopher wedding charms Tinmensville church
Miss Ane nic Leweston became the bride of Gigailatt G. Christopher of Pickens in Sardis Baptist church. The ceremony featured a green white floral arch and vows led by Rev. W A Christopher and Rev B K Truluck. The couple plans to live in Pickens after a North Carolina mountains honeymoon.
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Anenic Leweston
Youngwest
Gillespie Langston
Gigailatt G. Christopher
Pickens
J.C. Vassy
Mark R. Osborn
Evy Roberts
Camden
Lohengrin
Miss Roberts
Eloise Anderson
Mildred Humphrey
Tommie Lansburry
Henry Keels
T. S. Benton
Vernon Anderscen
Alma McLendon
Florence
Leona Langston
Alice Penton
Abbott Laneston
Bristow Christopher
Greenville
W. A. Christopher
Duncan
B. K. Truluck
Christopher
North Carolina
Marriage Near Cross Roads Church in Spencer
Miss Pauline Jarrard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jarrard married Russell M. Whitmire of Spencer North Carolina in a ceremony by Rev. D Weston Hind at the bride’s home near Cross Roads church. The couple start their new life in Spencer with many friends sending best wishes.
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D. Weston Hinden
Cross Roads Church
Pauline
Paul Jarrard
Russell M. Whitmire
Spencer, N.C
Spencer, N. C
Charlie Lawhorn Dead In Pickens County
Charlie Lawhorn died at his home in Pickens county on Thursday. He had lived in Dickens county six months and formerly served as president of Greenville county. Survived by daughter Miss Bessie Lawhern two sons Willie and Sam Lawhorn three sisters Mrs W H Shuler Mrs C J Smith and Mrs J K Trammell. Funeral services were held from Peters Creek church Friday morning with Rev Joe Faster officiating.
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Charlie Lawhern
Pickens County
Lawhern
Dickens County
Greenville County
Bessie Lawhern
Willie
Sam Lawhorn
W. H. Shuler
C.J. Smith
J. K. Trammell
Peters Creek Shurch
Joe
Samuel Eldens Dies Revered Pickens Confederate Veteran
Samuel Eldens a longtime Pickens county resident and honored Confederate veteran died at his Basley home on Wednesday afternoon June 7. His body was taken to his Oolenay home for interment as a large crowd attended the funeral. Family survivors include his spouse and several children. funeral services were led by Roy Mace of Basley.
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Samuel Mdens
Pickens County
Basley
Oolenay
Edens
Sieyenrs
Nee
Roy, Mace
Uacley
Marley Confederate Veteran William Murphy Dies After Illness
William S. Murphy a Marley area resident and Confederate veteran died Saturday evening after a lingering illness at his adopted daughter Mrs W L Barwells home He served four years in the Civil War He is survived by his adopted daughter and his wife who passed away years ago Funeral services were held at Mound Airy church Sunday afternoon He was 20 years old and widely respected in the community
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Marley
W. L. Barwell
Murphy
eWay
Mound Airy Church
POUND DEAD IN BED AT EISLEY FARMER DIES TODAYS
My Vienna White a prominent farmer living five miles below Easley was found dead in bed Tuesday morning Apoplexy was said to be the cause. He had taken a tablet of bichloride of mercury by mistake about three weeks earlier but doctors thought the poison was removed. Funeral services and interment were held at Fairview church Wednesday conducted by Rev D W Thiett. He was 75 years old and survived by his wife and two sons Henry and Lauther.
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My. Vieney White
Easley
My. White
Fairview Church
D. W. Thiett
Ile
Henry and
Lauther
Esley
Card of Thanks for Irvin Miller Family
Card expresses gratitude from Irvin Miller and children for the help from friends during the illness and death of wife and mother.
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Irvin Miller
Meadors Pickens Couple Married in Greenville Home
Miss Belle Meadors of Greenville and Rev. Andrew Leo Pickens of Columbia wed at the bride’s home on June 1, with Rev. George W. Quick officiating. Pickens, a leading Baptist worker, serves with the State Baptist Sunday School Board. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ansel Meadors and well regarded locally. Red Oak Ties advertised for buyers in Seneca Westminster or Easley.
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Belle Meadors
Greenville
Andrew Leo Pickens
Columbia
George W. Quick
Dpickens
M. C. Smith
Pickens
State Baptist Sunday School Board
Ansel Meaders
Runaway Marriage at Catechee Mill
The couple Joy Nix of Easley and Thelma Yates of Central wed last Sunday morning at about 8:50. The ceremony occurred near the Pike at a small mill named the Little Mill, with the old folks left behind as the couple proceeded to their new life.
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Catechee
Joy Nix
Easley
Thelma Yates
Central
John Henry
Singing conventions notice requests prompt submissions
The Sentinel invites notices of singing conventions and warns late submissions may miss publication. Prof and Mrs Hagan and daughter Bertha spent the weekend at Gauly.
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Hagan
Bertha
Gauly
State Candidates for Governor of South Carolina Listed
The candidate slate includes Cole T. Blease Columbia J J Cantey Summertown Wi Coleman Union John T Duncan Columbia Gee K Laney Chesterfield Thos G McLeod Bishopville Swearengin and Bethea withdrew Swearengin seeks State superintendent of education Bethea runs for Congress from the Seventh District The candidates began a speaking tour in Columbia on Tuesday.
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Cole T. Blease
Columbia
J. J. Cantey
Summertowny
Wi. Coleman
Union
John T. Duncan
Gee
K. Laney
Chesterfield
Thos. G. McLeod
Bishopville
Messrs
Swearengin
Bethea
Betha
Congress
Electrical storm injures Catechee residence and tree damage
An electrical storm Saturday afternoon near Catechee caused heavy damage at a residence on Norris Cotton hill. A tree was struck, a pole post split, and a window smashed while occupants, including Mrs. Mantley, were nearby. Two women nearby sustained minor injuries and were cared for by Hovhyelega. a cow on the hill was knocked to the ground.
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Norris
Alexander
Mr. Mosander
Noe Cone
Abs
Bob" Barkley
Six Mile Enoy
Angel, Manley
Patter
Stearm
Meh
Martie
Sarah
Matas
Winthrop College Notes From Young Correspondents
Letters from Winthrop College short course students describe daily lessons on judging beans tomatoes jam and poultry, cooking and dress making, health education and gym exercises. They praise the campus beauty, note lectures by Miss Wedprewood and Dr Johnson, and mention plans for a party and future letters to county papers. Alma dens signs one missive from Rock Hill dated June 12 122.
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Winthron Centlepe
Rock Hill
Wemetelke
Winthron
Winthrop College
Tie buyers expand to Westminster and Pickens
The Taylor Colquitt Tie and Pola Co. now purchase ties in Seneca Westminster and Pickens paying cash for Red Oak and White Oak ties. Their buyer is located at the tie yard in either place.
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Taylor, Colquitt Tie
Polo Cos
Seneca
Westminster
Fickeng
Easley
Taylor-Colquitt Tie
Pola Co
Westminster and
Pickens
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