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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
6
An advertisement touts GROVE 3 TASTELESS TONIC with Quinine and Iron claiming malaria prevention and strength building. The Springfield Union notes concern over deforestation and the looming depletion of forests due to ongoing tree industries and future wood shortages.
The notice discusses rising living costs and asks residents to settle debts with grocers and others. It mentions a public penny palate fixing money flow, urging action to support the needy and reduce unpaid accounts. It emphasizes communal duty and financial strain among families.
The State Board of Health advances plans to enlarge the tuberculosis sanitarium at the State Park Thief with four wards, an infirmary and dining room, boosting capacity to 62 beds and funding totaling 410,250 for public health. Mrs. Rembert of Columbia is named special agent for tuberculosis work. The legislature appropriates 40,000 for expansion. LaRoque named state bank examiner. Puckette named governor’s private secretary. The House approves moving the bank examiner office to the judiciary committee room between sessions.
The state tax commission orders county auditors assessors and boards of equalization to postpone final action on returns for lumber and timber dealers manufacturers live stock merchants and owners of vehicles watercraft until a tax commission member visits the county and consults with local assessors. The meeting will cover all such returns and dates will be set by the visiting commissioner. In Washington a naval bill fight ends Georgia Charleston naval clothing factory proposal defeated by a one vote margin with opposition led by Senator Wadsworth. The wave department backed the Charleston provision and Governor Manning’s private secretary pickette begins new duties.
After 1S years of continuous service Dr Griffith retires as superintendent of the state penitentiary Arthur K Saniers of Lapgood Sumter county assumes charge Col Griffith did not offer for reelection Saunders a member of the house of representatives was elected on the second ballot by the general assembly L L Bultman of Columbia succeeds P H Lesene as book keeper for the penitentiary No other staff changes announced
Gov Manning signs the quart a month liquor act and a ban on liquor advertisement in state print and on billboards. The acts take effect in 60 and 20 days respectively. Provisions include restricted imports for beverages, medicinal oaths, cellar shipments for religious use, and penalties up to one year in jail or fines for violations. Confiscation possible for vehicles used to transport liquor illegally.
Licenses issued by state insurance commissioner I Hk Mc Master last week allowed three insurers to re enter the state after withdrawing when the Laney Odom law passed a year ago The re entering companies are The National Fire Insurance Co of Hartford Dix ie Fire Insurance Co of Greensboro and Westchester Fire Insurance Co of New York City Tidwell Parole Extended Governor Manning granted 60 day extension to George W Tidwell serving seven years for manslaughter in the state penitentiary His prior two month release for health reasons was extended by two months Emmett Walker a Greenville man was killed by Tidwell three years ago
Gov Manning signed the act calling a Charleston election on issuing bonds for school purposes. The measure directs a city vote to fund school needs. Local officials plan the qualifying process and ballot details for the bond proposal.
Gov Manning appointed Cant J B Bell as magistrate at Gaffney succeeding C T Bridges. New Enterprise authorized for W & W Warehouse and Forwarding Co of Charleston with capital 5000. Hampton Undertaking Co with capital 2500. Petitioners OM Peeples and C B Blocker. Morence commissioned with capital 4000. Petitioners Morrison and A I Woods. Scott-Young Co Florence charter capital 1008. officers William Scott president W P Young secretary treasurer. Sumter Stave and Heading Co capital 10000. petitioners H R McNeill and W S Whitehead. Camden Horse Polo and Fair Association commission capital 500. petitioners M Taintor Henry Savage.
The article outlines envisioned plans for Faro projects in NF County, detailing anticipated developments, funding considerations, and timelines. Officials emphasize strategic goals, community impact, and governance steps as plans move toward potential approval.
The South Carolina County Fair Association met in Columbia. J. M. Hughes of Orangeburg was reelected president. W. A. Stuckey of Bishopville became vice president. William R. Timmons of York was elected secretary and treasurer. The group discussed circuit formation control and proposed $2,500 in prizes for best county fair exhibits, urging county units to confer with state fair officials.
The state board of canvassers announced the Fifth congressional district results from the recent general election. Stevenson of Cheraw was elected for the regular term and Phal G. McCorkle for the unexpired term of the late D. J. Finley. The total vote was 5,108 to 5,008 and certificates were sent to Washington by the secretary of state.
Spartanburg celebrates the opening of the Cleveland, a new $300,000 hotel. Stockholders and guests enjoyed an eight course dinner followed by a separate dinner for the younger set and patrons. The gala event marks a historic high point in Spartanburg society.
Columbia Camp Moore at Styx in Lexington County readies for the Second Regiment's return. The unit departs El Paso on March 1 and is due to arrive at Styx around March 15.
Rev. S Vedder D D longtime pastor of the only Presbyterian church in the United States dies at his Charleston home. He served as pastor at the Tiusenot church for half a century and was born October 7 in Schenectady New York. The funeral was held in the church where he preached most of his ministry.
The Souther Power Company let contracts in New York City for immediate construction of a hydro electric plant on the Wateres river in South Carolina. The project costs about $6,000,000, aims to complete by November 1, 1918, and will develop 190000 horsepower, tying into six existing plants to form the largest of its kind in the South.
An old drug advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle vegetable liver cleanser, contrasting it with dangerous calomel. It promises a morning after improvement, free from nausea, and claims a money back guarantee and wide usage by millions.
In a morning scene at the city prison a jailed man calls for the keeper and pleads his fate. He stands at the bars with a woeful look, shouting to be let out. The guard questions his sanity as the inmate demands the jailer.
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline showing immediate effects on hair texture with a glossy, abundant look. It claims dandruff removal and new hair growth after weeks of use, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle and test results at home.
Cincinnati chemist touts freezone as a cheap ether compound for quick corn and callus removal. Applied to the skin it loosens and removes corns, with no pain or irritation, and claims to work on hard, soft, and interdigital corn.
A cryptic exchange questions the meaning of Pan American policy as Jaes faces ridicule. The dialogue hints at American critics and a charged tone about foreign policy debates.
A Chicago man reports ten years of itching cured by Tetterine after using a pharmacist recommended box in Columbia. The ad promotes Tetterine for scalp and skin diseases and offers a free Liver Pills with mail orders from The Shuptrine Co of Savannah Georgia.
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