War talk and editorial notes spill from statesman to society
A long column of editorial quips and notices discusses Bryan and Roosevelt, Franklyn Wilson, and press ideas on neutrality. It mentions Miss Genevieve Clark’s June 30 wedding invite, Carranza and Villa in Mexico, and public notices about obituaries and tributes, all in a satirical, period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Clark
Clark
Miss Clark
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Just One Safle Bet or Not
A short note by Moss on advertising, calling out skimble scamble content and promiscuous efforts. It argues that advertising has some value but offers no concrete facts or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Anderson Mail
Meanest Things and Moral Outrage in Letters
A reader letter from W. Hiorrer in Pickens Sentinel denounces theft and violent crime but condemns liquor selling as the most despicable vice for wrecking families and society. The speaker ranks betrayals of trust and public vice as the lowest acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Sentinel
W. Hiorr
My argument in favor of whiskey sale legality
Mr Hester argues that whiskey should be sold legally under medical guidance. He claims prohibition damages morals and health, noting illicit sales corrupt property and that a gallon costs 1.75 dollars and can fetch eight dollars in illicit hands. He mentions a man who sold whiskey to buy property.
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S Am
M. W. Hrester
Prohibition, taxes, and war fears echo in county letter
A citizen letter argues over whiskey, taxes, and state laws, praising individual choice while criticizing prohibition aims. The writer defends whiskey taxation as debt management, urges nationwide legal consistency, and cites regional divides near Blue Ridge with calls for civic dialogue.
Call for better roads from Price's store toward North Carolina
A local speaker urges Pickens County residents to build a good road from Price's store toward the North Carolina line. He notes Greenville and Hendersonville have usable routes, while Valhalla and Seneca access Lake Toxaway, NC. He suggests using Sassafras Road segments and a line to connect Pickens and Easley, highlighting Price's store as a key ridge point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Price’s
Twelve Mile
Eastatoe
Big Mastatoe
Ooleney
Blue Ridge
Hogwallow News Humorous Local Notes
A string of quaint Hogwallow sketches features residents like the Old Miser who hoards, Luke Matthewsln’s half-soled work, Poke Kazley listening for a roach in his ear, Ellick Hellwanger's trip to Bounding Billows, and Slim Pickens stopping by for fifteen cents of bologna sausage with Cricket Hicks unseen until the end.
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Hogwallow
Luke Mathewsln
Poke Kazley
Ellick Hellwanger
Bounding Billows
Poke Karley
Poke
Slim Pickens
Cricket Hicks
Slim
Walterboro church goers and Pickens paper move
The column notes that ninety nine attended church in Walterboro while one was missing. It mentions Bro Smoak from Walterboro running a weekly newspaper in Pickens and the local press praising the effort. The writer reflects on ambitions and caution about large papers, preferring steady success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walterboro
Pickens
Press and Standard
Bro. Smoak
Resolutions of Respect for Samuel E. Griffin
Resolutions from the Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church of Liberty South Carolina express sorrow at the death of Samuel E. Griffin on May 16 1915. The class notes his earnest faithful membership and extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. A copy is to be sent to the family Pickens Sentinel Liberty Gazette and Baptist Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Griffin
First Baptist Church of Liberty
Pickens Sentinel
Liberty Gazette
Baptist Courier
Connie M. Thackston
Edgar E. Davis
Jay B. Gaines
Advertisement Endurance Promises Market Edge
The Manufacturers Record urges steady advertising year after year as the path to controlling the market. The advice stresses persistence through prosperity and downturns to keep brands visible and influential among readers.
El Flo Home canning outfit promotion in Greetville
The ad promotes El Flo No. 30 canning outfit praised by Miss Clide Sullivan a 14 year old for high quantity and quality. It notes government and institutional endorsements and pricing for Nos 16 80 and 100 with No 30 recommended for family use. It offers in stock availability and a 20 percent canned tomato trade as payment and invites readers to call at 212 West Coffee Street.
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Greetville
West Coffee Street
el Flo
el Flo No. 30
Clide Sullivan
United States
B. P. Marin
Notice of Final Settlement and Discharge
Notice is given that I will apply to J. B. Newbery Judge of Probate for Pickens county South Carolina on July 22 1916 at 11 in the forenoon for leave to make final settlement of the estate of W D Edens deceased and obtain discharge as executor A JoHN Boans executor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Newbery, Esq
Pickens County
South Carolina
W. D. Edens
A. John Boans
Notice to heirs on admin of G H Dacus in Pickens
Citation to kindred and creditors of G H Dacus to appear July 1 1915 at 1 oclock in Pickens Court of Probate to show cause why administration should not be granted J B Newbery probate judge seal dated June 12 1916
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
J. Walker Stephens
G. H. Dacus
P.P.C. J
Rock School District 48 Election on One Mill Levy
Notice from Pickens County Board of Education orders an election on July 10 1916 in Rock School District No 48 to decide a one mill levy for school purposes. Trustees serve as election managers and conduct under section 742 of general statutes.
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South Carolina
Pickens
Freeholders and Electors of
Rock
County Board of Education
R.T, Hallum
Sevy
Pepe
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Pickenig Romer
The
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Progressive Farmer
Gary, Hiott
Mexico
So Towar
Bryan
Teddy
Big. I
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Colonel
New York Sun
T. Roosevelt
Columbia Record
Germany
Jim Woodward
Atlanta Way
Jim
Hoke Smith
Gorgia
England
America
Carranza
Villa
S. C
Gbr
Rinoppe
Adam
Moss
Speare
Mr. Hester
Oolenoy
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Globe Optical Company
Masonic Temple
Greenville
Aja. Odom
A. H. Schade
Pres
Sec
Treas
New York
St Louis
Southern Pacific
Tor Quautry
Luzia Annebes
Foletel
Pickens Bank
J, Med. Bruce
Frank McFall
Boyden
Yours Truly
Folger, Thornley & Co
Hawes
Carhart
New Home
Lion King
Chase City
Babcock
Mitchell Wagons
Mitchell Automobiles
Pudolpy
Ai Ice
GEAT
Pickens Railway Company
Southern Railway
Alr
J.T. Taylor
Ee Ferguson
Vasley
Bank Pickens, S. C
J. P. Carey
MO. C. Carey
Carey Garage
Tee
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