Grand Jury Returns Eight True Bills in Local Court
Pickens court convened with Judge Gary presiding as the grand jury finished its task. True bills were returned against Grover Moore for dispensary law violation, Gus Scott for housebreaking and larceny, and several others including Ernest Rosamond and A W Logan Smith. Some defendants received no bills or separate sentences, with Clift Oglesby sentenced to two years in the penitentiary or chain gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of General Sessions
Common Pene
Pickus
Gary
Grover Moore
Gus Scott
Wine L. Todd
Ernest Rosamond
W. Logan Smith
George E.williams
H. B. Cisson
R. M. Baker
W. Hanford Babb
Wyde Davis
Gothenia Lemon
Kila Oliver
Henry
Kirksey
Mason Clardy
Oscar Williams
Cliff Oglesby
Tom Brown
Andy Taylor
N. H. Smith
Imma
Ellison
Furman Pace
Ab Young
State
In Memory of James H Barkley Little
James Henry Barkley died at home near Praters Creek January 20 after a brief illness. He was two years, three months and eight days old and is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Barkley and a sister Leila May who died a year earlier. The family receives condolences from many friends and prayers for comfort are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Barkley
James Henry
D. A. Barkley
Praters Creek Church
Little Henry
Leila May
Will McDaniel to Enter Clerk of Court Race
Ben T. McDaniel of Pickens son of the late J H G McDaniel plans to run for county clerk of court this summer. Friends urge an active campaign as J McDaniel is widely known across the county and expected to mount a strong race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben T. McDaniel
Pickens
J. H. G. McDaniel
J. McDaniel
Plow Stock and Turner Sale At Pickens Hardware
The Pickens Hardware & Grocery Company advertises a two in one offering that supposedly keeps it in the ground and promises money in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Hardware & Grocery Company
Reorganization Effort Promoted by Farmers Union
A letter from Jon H. Miller of Easley urges county farmers in Pickens to organize the Farmers Union. He has gathered names and offers to meet groups by mail or phone to fix times and places. He cites rural credit promises by the national Democratic party and urges action to ensure implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers, Union
Pickens
Cay
National Democratic Party
Jon
H. Miller
Easley
Hogwallow Bitesize News From Calf Ribs Neighborhood
Local snippets recount the Dog Hill preacher on extravagance, Jefferson Potlocks returning with a cow, Columbus Allsop reading the almanac with an umbrella, and a Hog Ford church shed built while the family slept. Other items note Yam Sing aiding a widow, Fletcher Henstep seeking this week’s Tidings, Frisby Hancock playing bass fiddle, and a hen hatching fourteen of twelve eggs.
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Hill
Jefferson Potlocks
Calf Ribs
Columbus Allsop
Hog Ford
Yam Sing
Fletcher’ Henstep
Tickville
Fletcher
Frisby Hancock
Long Staple Cotton Ginning Planned for Easley
A probable long staple ginning plant may be built in Easley this year. R E Grable of the Southern Railway Co led a local address and a three member committee was named to compile county farmers who expect to plant long staple cotton and their acreages, and to estimate the cost of establishing the ginnery. The committee members are W C Smith W L Pickens and I V ODell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easley
R. E. Grable
The
Southern Railway Co
W. C. Smith
W. L. Pickens
V. O'Dell
Local History Note on a 1863 Sausage Grinder Purchase
In Charleston D C Capt Wm M Jones of Peters Creek bought a small meat chopper or sausage grinder for 6. The item, first of its kind in the area, was used to kill many hogs yearly and borrowed by neighbors. It passed to his daughter Mrs A K Edens after his death and remains in use on a four legged bench. Also includes notes on visits by local residents and a snow storm. Labor saved is money paid for a Walter A Wood Disc Harrow sold by Pickens Hardware Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Wm. M. Jones
Peters’ Creek
Messrs
Reese Bowen
Bennett Jones
A. K
Edens
Grover Keith
Earle Keith
Pickens
Ju. T. Roper
M. Hendricks
Ione
Walter A. Wood
Pickens Hardware & Grocery Company
Pleasant Grove News and Notes item highlights community events
Pleasant Grove reports good health and work, recalls Wiley Moody returning from Greenville, notes a strong earthquake on February 21, and the death of Mrs. J. M. Fortner in Greenville with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery. A reader forgives criticisms and asks for plastering news from Pumpkintown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Moody
Greenville
West Ellenburg
J.F. Rigdon
J. M. Fortner
Pleasant Grove
James
Gainesville
Pumpkintown
Reward for information on unlicensed eye care sellers
A $100 reward for information and proof to convict any so called Oculist Optician or Spectacle Peddler claiming to be an agent not authorized by Globe Optical Company Greenville S C. The notice aims to protect friends and the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe Optical Company
Greenville
5. C
Water wheel installed for John T. Hitt and others
A water wheel was installed for John T. Hitt by Mr. Gillespie of Pickens to pump water from a spring to the residence and barn. John Ferguson had one installed earlier and is satisfied. The article notes Mr. Hitt brightening his home with painting and a red roof. The C Club met at Mrs. B. D. Lathem’s home with eighteen members and a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hitt
Gillespie
Pickens
John Ferguson
John T. Ferguson
C. Club
B. D. Lathem
W. A. Looper
J. K. Lathem
Central
Daisy Phillips
Ernest Holcombe
M. A. Simmons
Honea Path
N. K. Smith
Griffin Area News Notes Include Visits and School Event
Mr and Mrs Tom Simmons visited Mr and Mrs Elford Clark last Sunday. Little Tlar Day son of Mr Frank Day has been sick but is improving. Mr and Mrs Seth Childs visited Mr and Mrs Carl Childs. Mr and Mrs W T Day visited their son Frank and family. Glassy Mountain Sunday School progressing under J R J Anthony as superintendent. Box supper at Glassy Mountain Number 2 on Saturday night March 4 with all invited to bring boxes. OLEVINE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Simmons
Elford Clark
Little Tlar Day
Frank Day
Seth Childs
Carl Childs
W.T. Day
Frank
Glassy Mountain
J. R. J. Anthony
Olevine
Local Items From Easley Mill and Area
A. H. Smith moves to Appalache mills Arlington South Carolina to oversee spinning at night. W. K. E. Smith from Anderson Mills takes his place. C. S. Porter returns home after Greenville hospital stay improved after operation. Miss Callie Alexander and Mr Jay B Gaines wed in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s mother home with Rev. J D Holler officiating. The couple leaves by train No 39 for a southern visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Smith
Appalache Mills
Arlington
S. C
W. K E. Smith
Anderson Mills
Porter
Greenville
J. A. Simmons
Callie Alexander
Jay B. Gaines
Liberty
J. D. Holler
Methodist Church
Dream of Silas C Arnold in Wartime Escape and Rescue
A dream narrative in which Silas C Arnold envisions wartime Europe, a collapsing building triggering German suspicions, and a rescue by American soldiers. He is promised safe passage home by a hospitable ship and reunites with his South Carolina sweetheart who will accompany him on his journey.
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Europe
Germany
United States
Sam
South Carolina
Central
Sitas CG
Arnold
Local figures host friends at Liberty home
Mr and Mrs Gaines welcome friends in Liberty while Hartwell Mills executives J H Cheatham and J Su McCoy visit Hartwell Ga. The Bailey Singing Convention adopts the Golden Gospel Bells as its preferred new song book for the season Romo.
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Farmers’ Union
Hogwallow
Long Staple
Ginnery
Coloney
Foros Otet
Chase City
Weber
Buckeye
Gregory
Columbus
Sterling
Parry
W.M. Brown
Valhalla
Oliver
McCormick
Mono
Eastern Side
Griffin
Easley Mill
Silas C. Arnold
Walhalla
Sor
Moana
A. A. Odom
Greenville Optometrist
Westminster
Walhalla Hotel
Gilreath Hotel
Central Hotel
Hunter’s Pharmacy
Pickens Inn
Marge
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