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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
2
The Sentinel prints reader opinions and editorials touching on social norms irony and politics. It notes W. S. West of Valdosta Ga appointed by Governor Slaton to fill the late Senator Bacon’s unexpired term with a state election set for November.
Women in Chicago participated in the first regular political primary vote last Tuesday. In several precincts election clerks displayed mirrors so voters could ensure their hats and ballots were properly aligned.
The Charlotte Observer questions why February banks observe only one holiday and proposes making Ground Hog Day an official excuse. It muses about adding Goosebone Day and potentially three holidays, noting public sentiment and seasonal timing.
The commentary questions why a reported post office deficit draws attention while similar shortfalls in war, navy, pension and other departments are ignored. It argues all agencies serve the people and asks why one is singled out for not paying.
Oklahoma Senator Owen introduces a bill to ban interstate commerce of all products made by child labor in mines quarries mills canneries workshops and factories and guarantee children nationwide access to opportunities of the republic.
A vintage ad offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh. It features endorsements from National Bank of Commerce of Toledo and F J Cheney & Co disclaimers, notes internal use and blood action, price at % cents, and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Pickens County Ministerial Union met in the Baptist church pastor study to form a permanent organization led by Rev. D. W. Hiatt as president and E. V. Babb as vice president with John D. Holler as secretary. The group invites all county preachers to join for discussion on Sunday School Work at 2 o'clock after the first and third Sundays at the Presbyterian church.
The Pickens county Sunday school association sets its fifth annual convention at the Methodist church in Pickens South Carolina on March 12 1914. The schedule lists morning afternoon and evening sessions with song services scripture readings prayers talks on organizing Sunday school work township reports general business and a concluding benediction.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Tablets as excellent for constipation. The copy stresses ease of use and mild effects and urges a trial, noting availability from all dealers.
A Pickens drug store advertises Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a quick health builder for the run down and sick. The ad claims nerve and blood strengthening effects from olive oil and hypophosphites, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold at Rexall Stores, Pickens Drug Co. in Pickens, $11 and $8 prices listed.
A local Twelve Mile note reports several pneumonia cases with Mr. Ralph Murphy improving and Mrs. Kate Bolding ill. Mrs. J M Gillespie visits her daughter in Salem. Norris circuit holds first quarterly conference March 7-8 at Twelve Mile church with Rev P F Kilgo preaching. Community attends Mountain View singing. Rev J T MacFarlane preached well at Twelve Mile.
Thomas J. Mauldin of Pickens has been elected judge of the new Thirteenth judicial circuit twice within two weeks by unanimous vote of the joint assembly. The second election followed a corrective act after an earlier vote. Senator Earle of Greenville again nominated Mauldin, supported by Greenville and Pickens delegations. It is expected Kurtz P. Smith of Anderson will be appointed solicitor for the circuit. The Pickens Sentinel notes lumbering as a key U.S. industry and its role in South Carolina amid log rolling. Concerns arise over potential docket congestion in District No. 13.
A local Rexall ad boasts reduced dyspepsia in the community due to Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims Pepsin and Bismuth ease stomach pain and heartburn and promises a money back guarantee if digestion does not improve. Pickens Drug Co. sells three sizes 25c 50c and 1 in Pickens South Carolina.
The Twelve Mile River Association holds a March 28 29 1914 meeting at Antioc Baptist Church Pickens with Devotional services at 10 20 led by D E Garrett and preaching at 11 by Rev H A O Kelley. A ministers conference will follow the evening sermon.
A Wakelee Michigan man says his stomach ailment vanished after using Chamberlain’s Tablets bought a year ago. He had tried many medicines before with no lasting benefit and urges others to try the remedy available through all dealers.
R D Horton of Nashville visits his sister Mrs M Blum. Misses Willie and Net Parson left for Baltimore. Eula Attaway visited Pickens. Wayland Hutchins, Clemson student, spent weekend with father C T Hutchins. High school girls domestic science class met with Mrs W C O'Dell. candy recipes tested. Keowee chapter U D C met at Mrs Oscar Boggs home on the 20th. sweet course served. Mrs Bryant of Asheville guests of Mrs J H Brown. Nellie Irwin taught Washington program for fourth and fifth grades on the 20th. Ladies aid society of the Methodist church met at Mrs Parker Browns on the 23rd. officers elected. refreshments served. Belle Rowe left Tuesday for Atlanta.
The Mountaineer Quartette of Furman University will perform at the Dacusville school house on Friday evening March 6 at 8 p m. The program promises fun and amusements with admission 25 and 15 cents. A quarter of receipts go to the Dacusville library.
A joint rally organized by the Progress Garden Club the Girls Home-Keeper's Club and Reunion school patrons will be held at the school house on Friday March 13 with dinner on the ground and refreshments for sale.
The Big Store advertises taking many orders in the last three days of the week for spring and summer suits. Mr Sloman will be there to take measurements and is described as an expert fitter and former cutter, ensuring a perfect fit. The Hamberger clothing line is highlighted as well known locally.
In Easley A Burgess writes in the Progres inviting readers to visit his home for dinner and a demonstration of “something worth all your trouble” as a way to stay fat on very little food. He promises a hearty meal at his house.
A letter from Jo Petroit Michigan praises the paper's broad reach and asks that an advertisement be run four times. The communication reflects the publication's strong circulation and advertiser interest.
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