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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
5
The Pickens Sentinel reports light verse quotes and local witticisms, notes on current events like a U.S. mint period, and references to a southern furniture exposition and druggists meetings in Charlotte, with playful remarks about public figures and professions.
Readers report pricey admission to a so called haunted house in Bristol Virginia Tennessee with commentary about Dr Babcock. A Pickens man claims Charlotte baseball club is owned by a Jew and suggests Jewish owners control Spartanburg as well. Mrs Sarah Johnsen is arrested in Gion City Ul for wearing a risque dress and challenges police authority.
A brief item notes Boone considers establishing an oil dispensary at Whele Union Swale. The report adds a whimsical line about modern moonshine affecting a tadpole and a whale.
Pickens County plans a summer campaign against illiteracy with lay-by schools for those over fourteen. The program, now in its third year, offers a practical course in primary education to adults, taught by able instructors to improve basic literacy and understanding of the state’s educational standards.
Officials urge rapid organization of adult schools across all districts to reach every resident over fourteen who has not completed fifth grade. Trustees are asked to mobilize resources and make personal appeals to boost literacy and community development statewide.
Writings in the Pickens county press debate the final armed clash of the Civil War. The author asserts the last combat occurred in Texas on May 7 1865 after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, following a Confederate victory and a pursuit by Union forces.
A lyrical fragment evokes a moonlit scene with a sensuous June figure moving through celestial gardens. Imagery features rose leaves, cloud-like garments, fragrant air, and a silent, alluring procession. The verse centers on June as a personified month, a source of scent and light in a dreamy landscape.
Revival services conducted by Rev. R. C. Nendrick of Central are under way at Union Church Catechee. The meeting emphasizes old time salvation with prayers and expressions of faith, nightly through the fourth Sunday June 20, with daytime service on that Sunday.
There will be a memorial service at Mile Creek church on Sunday, July 4, in honor of J B B Murphes. The public is invited.
Winchester of Shier woos a fawn and shows a tusk three years old weighing 540 pounds. The piece was raised by Mr. Winchester and was displayed at a Wehal lonteth event. D. Hodee announces a big removal sale in this issue. Read the ad.
All interested in summer school work should write to Prof. W. F. Hagen at Pickens. The Rose Minstrels, a local talent play, will be at Liberty school auditorium Friday night June 24 at 8:30 under the community improvement club. It promises to be a humdinger and enjoyable.
Scratching chiggers and canning blackberries set the scene for Gap Hill social notes. Miss Grace Burke spent Saturday night with Viola Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mitchell visited Mr. and Mrs. Stone Sunday. Floye Ferguson joined cousins Callie and Selda Gantt, and Mary and Ellie Alexander hosted a singing. Several attendees were noted at church. Mrs. W. H. Mauldin remains ill. Cleo Haynes of Seneca visited Callie Ganté. J. C. Stewart and family spent the day with T. AS Stewart and May Indley attendees.
Liberty tops Judson to lead the Textile League as Jasper Williams of Glenwood defeats Brandon 5 to 4 with two home runs. Jackson and Sullivan also homered for Brandon, but Jackson gave up thirteen hits and the Brandon club totaled five hits.
Granger pitched his season debut, striking out 18 batters and allowing four hits as Duncan edged Piedmont 1 to 0 at Duncan. Springfield scored the decisive run on a sequence starting with a hit batter, a sacrifice, a third‑base error, and Floyd's double. Waldrop and Summer fueled Duncan’s offense in a tight mound duel.
The piece details Colorado’s rise from exploration after 1802 to major settlement following 1858 gold discovery near Denver. It notes Pike and Long expeditions, Fremont’s fame, Mexican War effects, and the 1861 creation of a Colorado Territory followed by statehood in 1876. Colorado’s area and presidential electors are listed, with origin of the name from the Colorado River and the nickname Centennial State.
A poem from 1870 Macon Georgia recalls Sidney Lanier style as farmer Jones argues against loans. The vignette depicts Jones predicting bankruptcy avoidance by sowing more corn and less purchased meat while stubbornly planning to plant only cotton next year.
Saturday afternoon Puan dominates as Bailey wins 10 to 0 over Monaghan. Whitener hits a triple for the visitors but Managhan’s Capbell sustains a broken finger and finishes only part of the game. Other players listed include Bagwell Campbell Wigrins Dunn Tilson Lasley.
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