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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
5
The Sentinel plans to publish occasional letters and items from Pickens County soldiers. Several letters are on hand and more are welcome for public interest.
A letter from Homer A Thompson of the 118th Infantry 80th Division to his mother Mrs J L Thompson from Rest Camp Yorkstone England notes safe arrival after crossing with the unit from Camp Sevier around May 3. He praises the English people for their kindness and promises a longer tale upon return to the United States while sending regards to family and friends.
County Agent T A Bowen announces 79 tons of nitrate allotted for Pickens County with 44 tons already shipped from Charleston last Monday. Distribution plans include 30 tons to Easley 14 to Pickens 10 to Liberty 5 to Norris and 20 to Central.
The national administration declares War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps non taxable at federal, state, and local levels. Purchasers may hold up to $1,000, with interest at 4 percent and principal due in 1923. Purchases need not be reported on April income tax returns, encouraging small investors to deposit surplus with the government.
The Pickens Red Cross chapter reports a large batch of completed articles ready for shipment to headquarters this Saturday. The public is invited to visit the work room over Keowee Bank all week to inspect the items and learn about the local chapter's efforts.
Local patriotic meeting set for Sunday night June 30 at Six Mile Baptist with W C Mann delivering a repeat address on Why We Are Fighting Germany and How We Can Best Win the World War He is praised as a homegrown speaker and has drawn crowds at Camp Wadsworth and Camp Jackson. another sermon by A M Simmons is planned for Pickens courthouse the fifth Sunday in June at 4 pm on The War Its Cause and Remedy with a Bible lecture style invitation to attend.
Mount Bethel hosts children’s day on the fifth Sunday in June starting at ten. Rev. L D Gillespie of Clemson College will speak, with two other speakers expected. The Sunday School has prepared a program and invites the public.
Miss Frances Hoke Robinson wed Dr. Samuel L. Ledbetter Jr at Easley Presbyterian in a ceremony led by Rev. S W DuBose. After an informal reception at the bride’s home the couple left on the 8 15 train for New York and other points. Also noted died Harper Haynes aged 83 near Pickens. Families in Pickens and Greenville counties mourn.
The examination for vacant scholarships and new student admission at the University of South Carolina will be held at the county courthouse on Friday July 12 1918 at 9 a.m. Applicants must be at least sixteen. Scholarships worth 100 dollars plus free tuition and fees total 158 dollars. blanks must be filed with President Currell by July 5. Next session opens September 18 1918. For more information contact THE PRESIDENT S C University Columbia S C.
Notice of election for Shady Grove School District No. 44 to decide a 3 mill special levy for school purposes. County Board orders trustees to hold the vote on July 20, 1918, at the schoolhouse, per section 1742 of the school law. R T Hallum, secretary and chairman.
Local petition filed with the County Board of Education seeks an election to determine whether an additional levy of 3 mills should be levied for school purposes in Kings School District No. 25. The vote is set for July 13, 1918, at the district schoolhouse under section 1742 of the school law. RT Hallum serves as secretary and chairman.
Notice is published that a Ford limousine seized near Mayfield's bridge Greenville county for tax evasion under Section 3296. The property belongs to J. W. Ellison of Easley. Claimants must bond with the collector of internal revenue by July 19, 1918, or the property will be forfeited to the United States. T. J. M. Scott Deputy Collector.
A notice from T. J. M. Secor states that Will Crow near Jocassee Oconee county South Carolina objects to the seizure of one day mare one sorrel horse one two horse wagon with box bed and spring seat and two sets of plow gear seized May 23 1912 for violation of Section 3453 RS Internal Revenue Laws. A single barrel shotgun seized from W J Elberson near Jocassee October 14 1917 for violation Section 3281 RS. A double barrel and a single barrel shotgun seized from Ben Hawkins near Dacusville November 24 1917 for violation Section 8281 RS. Claimants must bond the Collector of Internal Revenue within 30 days after notice or property will be forfeited to the United States.
Winthrop College offers vacant scholarships and freshman admission tests at the county courthouse on Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6 at 9 a m. Scholarships worth 100 dollars and free tuition, awarded after the exam on July 6. Applicants must be at least sixteen and should file blanks with President Johnson by July 1. Next session opens September 18 1918. address President D B Johnson Rock Hill South Carolina for details.
Notices detail a uniform $5 charge for announcements until the second primary for declared candidates. Insertion requires advance payment and applies to announcements preceding the election.
County official Lhereby announces candidacy for Supervisor of Pickens County under Democratic party rules and regulations. Stephens joins as candidate for Supervisor in Pickens County in the upcoming Democratic primary election.
County official Friends of W T Baris announces his candidacy for commissioner of Pickens County subject to voters action in the election.
The friends of G W Bowen announce him as a candidate for Pickens county Probate Judge in the Democratic primary. J B Newbery announces re election for Pickens county Probate Judge, citing improved health and asking voters to support him, with a pledge to resign if unable to serve.
At the solicitation of friends P G Bowie announces his candidacy for the office of Magistrate in Mastatoes township subject to the Democratic primary election.
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