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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
5
A rustic column recounts Hogwallow residents and odd happenings. Flutie Belcher buys a perfume flask and plans spring hats. Slim Pickens buys a storm collar. local gossip covers post office boxes, cattle market notes, and sightings of geese.
A woman from Fort Edward New York describes severe weakness from illness and fatigue. After using cod liver oil emulsions with no benefit she tried Vinci and rapidly regained strength enabling her to handle all housework for her family. Pickens Drug Co. in Pickens South Carolina sells Vinci with a satisfaction guarantee.
A concise maxim notes that pursuing business without advertising is like winking in the dark. The idea is that actions remain unseen by others, making intent unclear and outcomes uncertain.
The spring term of general sessions for Pickens county opened after a delay awaiting the presiding judge. Judge Mendel Smith presides for the first time and impresses court staff and the public. J Robt Martin aids as solicitor for the first time and shows promise despite losing the first case, state vs Roger McKee of Cateechee, charged with dispensery law violation. A fuller report will follow in the Sentinel’s next issue.
A box supper and free entertainment will be held at Wolf Creek school house next Friday night March 2 starting at 8. Proceeds benefit the school. Boys bring sisters or, if none, another friend. All invited.
Congressman elect Pted H Dominick announces Walter G Ramseur of Pickens County as his secretary. Ramseur, son of Mrs A Soiseur of Central, is a Ford College 1916 graduate and about twenty three years old.
The Sentinel thanks new subscribers Marcus Ellen burg F H Hopkins Sydney Bruce P W Anderson Mrs M Cox J F Elrod J L Pace L C Merck Jay Porter Rev S M Jones Kk C Mc Whorter R D Wallace and renewals H A Stephens J H Ballentine S L Simmons J L Alexander T G Palmer J L Brown A G Bowen Mamie Anderson for their support.
John Waldrop died at his Liberty home early last Saturday morning February 17 after about a year of illness. He was 67, survived by his wife and several children. Burial was at Secona church Sunday with five brothers and one nephew as pallbearers and Rev. W. M. Walker, his former pastor, presiding.
Farmers struggle to plow around Easley Route 1 due to conditions. Mr and Mrs Willie Robinson visited her parents Mr and Mrs J A Holder over the weekend. Miss Mary Lee Hendricks spent Saturday and Sunday with Lillian and Lela Holder. Gray Eyes.
Gignilliatt Christopher ledGreer mayoral race but opponent Green challenged the result. City council ordered a new election. Christopher appeals to circuit court and the former mayor remains in office pending court decision.
Regular preaching schedule for Rev. 5 M Jones. First Sunday services at Porter’s Chapel 11, Mt Tabor 3 30. Second Sunday Bethel 11 Salem 3 30. Third Sunday McKinney’s Chapel 11. Fourth Sunday Gap Hill 11 Twelve Mile 3 30. Rev G C Anderson preaches at Friendship second Sunday 11 and at New Hope fourth Sunday 11.
A Pickens man and a Wasleyite discussed quick car trips between Pickens and Greenville. The Pickens man said he could make the run in an hour, while the Wasleyite recalled someone who drove it in seventy five minutes.
Preliminary for the girls expression and boys oratorical contest held in the school auditorium. Winners include Annie Gravley first in girls with Cleo Hallam second and Eleanor Earle third. Raymond Cox first in boys with Harrison Edens second. Events for County Piedmont and State contets listed with top two per event. School granted half day Thursday afternoon.
The notice appeals to all citizens to read The Sentinel and encourages subscriptions for every neighbor, stressing community engagement and shared information across the county.
Miss Littie Willimon of Central route 2 entertained friends Saturday night February 10 with a singing at her home. Attendees included Noah Merck Walter Mann Hovey Murphree Oscar Mann Olin Curtis and many others from Six Mile and Central route 2 and Central 3. настроение BLUE EYEs.
A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. W. M. Hudson was held last Wednesday February 21 at the Hudson home. Relatives and friends gathered and enjoyed a bountiful table at noon followed by music in the afternoon led by J. R. Hudson and others, one present.
Pickens Hardware and Grocery Co promotes the Covington Hill Cotton and Corn Planter as the best on the market. A sample planter is at the store and customers are urged to order early for spring. The firm does not stock items but ships them as purchased.
The Calhoun school held an oyster supper last Thursday to raise funds for the school improvement association. The event was a success and a neat sum was realized as the school strives for a state prize. Miss Edna Earle of Pickens is the principal, with Clemson and Calhoun schools recently moving into new buildings and another teacher employed.
Hastings Seeds offers the 1917 Seed Catalog free upon request, detailing varieties of vegetables grasses clovers and flowers and promising five free flower varieties. The note urges readers farming or gardening to start with reliable Hastings seeds to ensure success in 1917.
An old advertisement claims internal waste causes illness and lists a “liver regulator” product as a cure. It asserts bowel issues lead to toxins and urges readers to buy a 16 a cjrono-alcoholic remedy, promising relief with no alternatives.
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