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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

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Farmers to Meet Here Monday in Pickens County

Mr J F Hendricks urges all Pickens county farmers to gather in Pickens on the third Monday in March the 17th for talks on farming and the Farmers Union B O Harris of Pendleton will speak with others present The meeting aims to organize a county Farmers Union if desired and benefits from the union are highlighted

J. F. Hendricks Pickens County Pickens Farmers Union B. O. Harris Pendleton

Notice Camp Garvin Veterans Reunion Details

Camp Garvin urges all old veterans to send names to Adjutant Newbery at Pickens for the United Confederate Veteran’s reunion in Chattanooga. Free accommodations will be provided. The reunion runs May 27 28 29 1913 and names are needed promptly to inform the general chairman.

W. B. Allgood Camp Garvin Chattanooga Newbery Pickens Camp Garvin

Tax Books Close Saturday Night Countywide Reminder

Treasurer Stewart announces the county tax books close Saturday night March 15. About 900 residents still owe taxes and should pay promptly to avoid inconvenience. Public notice aims to inform all residents.

Stewart

Death of Mr Gid Roper in Cedar Rock area

Mr Gid Roper of the George Hendricks place in Cedar Rock was accidentally killed Monday when a tree top he had cut off fell and crushed him. He died instantly. He leaves a wife and several children.

Gid Roper George Hendricks Cedar Rock

Willie Boggs Dead in Enon Church Funeral

Willie Boggs died at his grandfather F M Rodgers home on March 10 likely from consumption. The 22 year old formerly lived in Pickens and was step son to B F Parsons. He returned from the West last August. Funeral services were held at Enon church by Rev Walter and he was buried at Enon graveyard. The family receives many sympathies.

Willie Boggs F. M. Rodgers Willie Pickens B. F. Parsons Out West Enon Church Walter Enon Nancy C. Rigdon J. B. Rigdon North Carolina Nannie Massingill Coleney Baptist Church Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Ooleney David Freeman Jonathan Huff Davie Meeks Greenville Baily P. K. Huff Nancy C. Huff E. N. McJunkin

Track Meet Between Liberty and Pickens

Liberty and Pickens tied in a Friday meet at Pickens. Hutchings led Liberty with pole vault and high jump first, Seaborn led Pickens with several second and first places. Seaborn, Hendricks and Porter among top finishers across sprints and middle distances.

Liberty Pickens Hutchings Ist Seaborn Hendricks Hamby Harris Porter Gaines Allen

Ed P. McCravey Announces Senate Bid Against Governor

Ed P. McCravey of Ealey declares intent to run for the U.S. Senate opposing Governor Cole L. Blease. The move signals a high stakes political contest as observers expect a hard fought campaign between the two Likely rivals face off on the stump with a nationally watched race shaping up.

FE. P. McCravey Ealey Cole L. Blease United States Senate Blease Ed McCravey

Dacusville Folks Enjoy Spring Events and Visits

Spring arrives in Dacusville with farmers out in sunshine. Shoal at Mica closed the 28th. The Isaon Band played, an old time spelling match awarded two prizes to Miss Mary Sutherland and Master Perry Crenshaw. Local residents visit Greenville and hosting dances and gatherings.

Shoal Mica Isson Mary Sutherland Perry Crenshaw Flora Looper Easley Dacusville

Pickens Route 3 Dear Editor Pound Supper Notes

A letter requests space in the paper and recalls a pleasant pound supper at Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cantrell's home last Saturday night. Emma and Kate Gillespie visited Emma Cantrell, while Inez and Mae Gillespie stayed with Mr. J. C. Graveley for a nice time.

Amos Cantrell Emma Kate Gillespie Emma Cantrell Inez Mae Gillespie J. C. Graveley

Porter's Chapel Sermon and Upcoming Sunday Service

Rev RB Lupo delivered a strong sermon at Porter's chapel last Sunday morning to a attentive congregation. Charley Anderson will preach next Sunday at 11 o'clock and an organized Sunday school is planned. Squire Porter visited his parents J H Porter. Oscar Stewart of Greenville visited the Porter family weekend. Sam Porter and daughter Cora were in the area Tuesday. Mont Vale school progresses with Irene Hendricks as teacher. Farmer's Wife.

RB. H. Lupo Porter’s Chapel Charley Anderson Squire Porter J. H. Porter Oscar Stewart Greenville Sam Porter Cora Mont Vale Irene Hendricks Farmer

Election Notice for Pickens Mayoral and Alderman Seats

City of Pickens holds election at city hall on Friday April 4 for mayor and six aldermen to serve two years. Election managers are D. B. Finny W. T. Griffin and J. L. Thornley.

City of Pickens D. B. Finny W. T. Griffin J. L. Thornley

The Men of The Hour Cabinet of President Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey leads a cabinet list including Vice President Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana and 14 department heads. Names shown include Bryan McAdoo Garrison McReynolds Burleson Daniels Lane Houston Redfield Wilson and Wilson.

Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Thomas R. Marshal Indiana William J. Bryan Nebraska Treasury William G.mcadoo New York Lindley M. Garrison James McReynolds Tennessee Albert Burleson Texas Navy Josephus Daniels North Carolina Interior Franklin K. Lane California Agriculture David F. Houston Missouri Commerce William C. Redfield Labor William B. Wilson Pennsylvania

Sheriff Roark Captures Escapee Near Marietta

Sheriff R R Roark captured a white man who escaped from Hawgood jail last August and had been at large. Roark brought the prisoner to Harley where a Haywood deputy sheriff took charge. The man had been jailed for forgery and Roark received a substantial reward.

R. R. Roark Marietta Hawgood N. C Mr. Roark Harley Haywood

Easley Vignettes Note Local Doings and Contests

Easley citizens report on a Woodrow Wilson song by Mamie Folger Clapp of Salisbury, a homecoming for T J McDonald, Parrish Bros slaughter-price sale, and whiskey case proceedings in city hall. Ben Hagood wins Easley High oratorical contest, with Billie Anderson and Frank Welborn placing. Officials vow to curb liquor traffic, with convictions and trials ongoing.

Mamie Folger Clapp Easley Salisbury N. C Woodrow Wilson S “Union T. J. McDonald The Progress Oconee County Easley High School Ben Hagood James E. Hagood Greenville Ben Billie Anderson Frank

Cedar Rock News Highlights Local Visits and Visits

Lawrence F. Smith spent Monday in Simpsonville on business. Thos. N. Hays stayed at his mother’s near Seneca who is seriously ill. Wyatt West principal of Glenwood High School visited Cedar Rock area. Pearl Turner teaching near Travelers Rest spent weekend with home folks with Miss Howell and Mr. Turner as guests. Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Jones visited John and Mrs. Stewart Sunday. Pearl Turner hosted a musical at her home honoring her guests.

Lawrence F. Smith Simpsonville Thos. N. Hays Seneca Wyatt West Glenwood High School Cedar Rock Miss Pearl Turner Travelers Rest Miss Howell Mr. Turner Z. T. Jones John Stewart

Local Visitors Reported From Travelers Rest and Surrounding Areas

Miss Howell and Mr. Turner of Travelers Rest visited here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dock Hester of the Lenhardt section traveled here for a visit. Mrs. James A. Burgess stopped at L. F. Smith’s. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Singleton spent last week in Pickens. Mrs. Eck Jones and her son Harold visited Mr. Z. T. Jones last week.

Miss Howell Mr. Turner Travelers Rest Dock Hester Lenhardt James A. Burgess L. F. Smith A. W. Singleton Pickens

Ex-Solicitor Boggs Seeks Assistant Attorney General Post

Greenville News notes Julius E. Boggs of Pickens, former circuit solicitor, is in Washington seeking support from South Carolina's congressional delegation for the U S Assistant Attorney General job. The Sentinel in Pickens county voices hope he secures the office, praising his qualifications and urging government consideration.

Greenville Julius E. Boggs Pickens Washington United States the Sentinel Pickens County Julius E South Carolina

Spartanburg Jury Foreman Sets Example for County Courts

The Spartanburg county grand jury foreman swore out 13 warrants last week against white men for violating liquor laws, signaling a strong stance across counties.

Spartanburg

Union Meeting of Pickens Association at Pickens Baptist Church

The Union Meeting of the Pickens Association will convene at Pickens Baptist Church on March 29 and 30. Devotional services led by Rev J M Stewart and Rev B Holder. Talks cover missions, contributions, and outreach plans. A mass meeting focuses on Work for this year with sessions Saturday night and Sunday programs on Sunday school Women’s Organization and young people. World-wide Evangelization addressed Sunday night by Rev W E Wilkins.

The Pickens Association Pickens Baptist Church C. A. Waters Rev. B. Holder R. T. Hallam Women’s Organization JB. Fendley J.P. Robinson Six Mile Academy S. A. Rutlege J. C. Garrett J. T. Taylor W. E. Wilkins

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertises $100 reward offer

The ad claims one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. with testimonials, internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and a price of 75 cents per bottle. It includes a consented endorsement from the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo.

Hall FP. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney National Bank OF Commerce Allies

Health and Social Roundup From Liberty Commune

Posts note Mrs Lizzie Porter with improved health and Mr W G Cooley recovering, while Mrs Artie Brown remains confined. Local Sunday School at Rock shows good attendance led by Lillian Young and Lillie Lynch. Farmers report better spirits. frost may come again and ace bloom depends on clear weather. Mr Tinsley shared singing with locals. Wake up correspondents welcomed to share health and religion notes.

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Mr. Gid Roper Ed P. McCravey U.S. Senate Messrs J. L. and Avery A. Looper Jennie Jones Lillie Florence Sutherland Geneva Looper Matilda Looper J. L. Looper J. J. McCombs Crocket Hendricks Will Jones Prof. Watson D. F. Sutherland Mt. Tabor Tobie A. Reader S. A Robinson & & Tar Iice Galep & Co's Hour President Wilson Sheriff Roark Easley Dots Parrish Bros J. Robert Martin, Esq T. J. Mauldin, Esq Edward Allgood Siabtown Anderson County Allgood Cedar Rock News Boggs Department of Millinery Margaret Booker Vale Denarf Queen Quality J. M. Stewart Rev. E. Foster J. . Connelly J. N. Jewel C. KE. Robinson J. B. Newberry R. O. Williams W. R. Oats Pickens, Sous Lizzie Porter Artie Brown J. A. Hinl W. G. Cooley Rock Lillian’ Young Lillie Lynch A. B. Cantrell Mr. Tinsley Young Folk Clerk’s Safe State of Thomas Lums Gassaway Twelve Mile River Nero Halk Nathaniel H. Hallums Norton Halluma Nero Thaniela Hailums A. J. Bog C. P Nero Hallums A. J. Boggs Clerk’s Sale State of South Carolina M. W. Cater John Ellenburg W. M. Browfendants Devore Pickem Court House S. C Hurricane Jeff Crenshaw Ck Branch Clark’s Branch N. E Crenshaw Jeff West End Canton Fiennels
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