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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
The passage calls Roosevelts to enroll by July 25 to vote while noting recruitment efforts for home guards. It includes political quips, references to Mrs. Cart and Wilson, a Duncan gubernatorial candidacy, and local headlines on campaigns, advertising, and civic life.
The article notes a proposed hotel in New York intended for girls only and predicts it will be deserted in its first week. It also comments on North Carolina militiamen traveling to Mexico to evade the two quart alcohol law.
Miss Code Reid and Mr Walter Stewart were married June 18 at River Side the bride’s aunt’s home. Rev W C Seaborn officiated and a pink and white reception followed with family and friends from Atlanta Pickens Liberty and beyond in attendance.
Joseph Reeves, a Confederate veteran, died Sunday June 25 at age 7 years 6 months. He was stricken with paralysis a week before at his daughter Mrs. James Spearman’s home. Survived by a companion and five daughters Iris Haughters include Mrs. Adaline Radley Riggins Mrs. John Medtin of Six Mile and Mrs. James Spearman. Rev W C Seaborn conducted the funeral service and interment was at Codey Rock church Monday June 26. Cedar Rock Home Club meets July 2 at Cedar Rock school house inviting interested ladies.
Change of ownership for Keowee Pharmacy recorded with state authorities. New adt marks transfer of ownership and update of license holder details effective immediately.
Norris notes list neighbors visiting in town. Families from Easley Masley and West Pickens hosted relatives, while Donalds professor took the principal post and school opens in September. Memorial services announced at Golden Creek Baptist church with all-day singing and baskets requested.
Merchants sign an agreement to close stores on the fourth of July. Companies listed include Hobbs-Senderson, Craig Brothers, Pickens Mardware & Grocery, Johnson, Parsons, Morris & Go, Marrle, Folger, Shornley & Co, Pickens Mercantile & Lumber, with notices for paper address changes to The Sentinel. An advertisement for Pickens Drug Co. is noted for hot or thirsty readers.
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