State Dispensary corruption inquiry opens in Columbia
A commission investigating the late State Dispensary held its first session in Columbia. Former Governor John Gary Evans and Attorney General Lyon testified as to alleged agreements involving Evans and Felder, denying any such deal and noting graft cases tied to the dispensary. Governor Blease remained uncooperative, saying he already conveyed all he wished to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Columbia
Carlisle
Biease
Blease
John Gary Evans
Lyon
T. B. Felder
Evans
Brease
Felder
Mr. Evans
Welder
I. F
Jyon
Fie
Blerse
J. G. Evans
H. H. Evans-Felder
Fie Baia
Yeeyprley Bors
Tee Gove
Peereiertins
Ainsh
Mir
Ehvans
Ho H. Felder
Alip
Mc Lyon
Ics
Murray
Bicase
Gov
Ster
Sunday School Convention Strengthens Pickens County Outreach
The 1979 meeting at First Baptist Church in Central Town highlighted growing Sunday school participation and organized leadership. President W A Matthews led an executive group including Miss Fennie Allen and J Falls, with a program praised for clarity despite a tough church load. The convention aims to expand efforts to reach every man, woman, and child in Pickens County through the Sunday school movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puentrel Townshin
Ater
Neon Misren
First Baptist Veh Central
Thas
W. A. Mathews
Hall
Falls
Johnston
Pickens County
Wwe
Gov Blease Lifespan and Reception Noted
The article surveys Governor Blease's life and public reception. It reflects on his influence on future generations and notes key events from his career.
Farm notes reveal planned crop and livestock outputs
The excerpt outlines expected yields and livestock plans. It mentions crops like potatoes turnips peanuts and corn with quantities and a aim to raise vegetables for home use. It also references hay cattle and pigs and a general statement about land preparation and shallow cultivation led by Burton in a farm setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Fragmentary lines reflect a cryptic literary fragment
A garbled text presents disjointed phrases and words. It reads like a dated or damaged script with scattered names and incomplete questions. The passage lacks coherent narrative or clear identifiable subjects.
Special court term ordered for Reed trial outside city
Gov. Blease has ordered a special term of the general sessions court for the trial of William Reed, a negro jailed on charges of attempting to assault the wife of a prominent farmer eight miles south of the city. The court will convene on the 1st of April and continue as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of General Sessions
Negro schools to get part of fertilizer fund says editor
The Light of Columbia reports Governor Blease agrees with directing tax fertilizer money to negro schools as they use most of the fertilizer funds. The Clemson fund is also mentioned as a potential target, a move noted by the Greer News Leader as surprising to many supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Light
Columbia
Biease
Rlease
Clemson
Greer News Leader
Old Ten Per Cent Obituary Quip Lingers in Notice
A deceased citizen is humorously nicknamed old Ten Per Cent in an obituary notice. The exchange recalls his thrift and generosity with a rhyming couplet about debts and heavenly rent. The remark wryly captures community memory and the subject’s reputed stinginess.
Warning on Southern pine beetle control measures
The Southern pine beetle killed vast pine stands across the South last summer and may kill more if control measures are not taken. Beetles winter in the bark of living trees. needles have fallen from dead trees. Firewood burning and stripping bark from trunks are urged to finish before May 1 to save pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neeles
He'd Keep Away. Funeral Interruption Sparks Dark Wish
In a National Monthly piece a heavy loaded cart halts for a funeral as Pat and Mike watch the procession. Pat wonders aloud where he will die and jokes a thousand dollars could show the place, then dismisses the notion with a wary shrug. The exchange ends with a wry remark about avoiding that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the National Monthly
Pat
Mike
County Extends Road Tax Payment to March 15
County board extends 1912 commutation road tax deadline to March 15. As of now school trustees are not exempt. The Board urges all to pay before extension expires. James B. Craig, Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Craig
Notice to Taxpayers to Pay State and County Taxes
Taxpayers who have not paid state and county taxes must do so by March 15 to avoid seizure. A 7 percent penalty is added March 1 and books close then. Commuta tion road tax also expires March 15. paying now saves money. Sheriff will execute after deadline.
Rexall Orderlies Offered With Money Back Guarantee
An ad pledges a risk free trial of Rexall Orderlies for public constipation relief. It promises reimbursement of medicine costs if the remedy fails to relieve symptoms and notes the offer is available only at The Pickens Drug Co, Rexall Store, with pricing for 12, 36, and 80 tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Pickens
Rexall
Pickens Drug Co
Rexall Hair Tonic Offer In Pickens Drug Store
The Pickens Drug Co advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee if not effective. It claims to promote hair growth, cure dandruff and scalp troubles, and even grow hair on bald heads unless follicles are dead. The offer invites customers to try at their risk and promises store repayment if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Rexall
Pickens Drug Co
In courtship many men fall on knees before success
A compact adage notes that many men fail to land on their feet in courtship until they have first fallen on their knees, implying humility aids romance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dispensary Investigatme
Ais Sr
Therm
Ar Winding Ep Commission
Spa
Heisenstor
Weber
Dr. Seq
Rees
Yao Es
Cressis Terent Ruthie
Sis
Chiatio
Ean
Telcos
Stet Hin Most
Pia
Atlanta
Aes
Plain Wen
Ce Sion
Brice
Sieir
Franklin J. Moses
Ted
Teonsider
Stace Tisrensary
Blesee
Oeiriig Coron Hss
Ati
J. W. Foley
Eus
Fak Eich. C
Siaren
Develo
Sonate Eas Pest
Hayes
Custalkander
Ize
Tate
Pokies
Clinton Tery Foye
Sar Ite
Ente Hood
Anya
Andersen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!