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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented column jumbled with political quips and social asides toward 1916 mentioning Huer ta’s disease and Matt and Jeff, taunting Roosevelt and Wilson, and jokes about neutrality, Prohibition era jokes, and wartime talk. The piece references the Tar Heels, Irish Savannahs, and Billy Sunday with humorous asides on politics and society.
A Chicago girl states in an exchange that her future husband must not chew, smoke, drink, gamble, swear, play cards, dance, or object to washing dishes, must stay at home, live within his means, and be a devout Christian. Her sister adds there ain’t no sich animal.
Beginning this week The Sentinel will charge for obituary notices beyond one hundred words and for cards of thanks. Obituaries up to 100 words are free. Extra words cost one cent each with cash accompanying copy. Cards of thanks are charged at one half a cent per word.
The article reflects on the deep bonds formed with home and church, noting ties formed in childhood endure after death. It says people often wish to be buried near home or church, and families honor that wish. It urges care in the home and church to honor these enduring connections.
A deacon asks why people misbehave in church and a preacher replies that it stems from poor upbringing or lacking sense, but if well raised and still misbehaving it indicates a very black heart with deadened honor. He adds that only the ignorant weak or bad misbehave.
Carpers debate whether Andrew Jackson was born in North or South Carolina. The quarreling continues with little impact on the former president, who is described here as no longer concerned with his birthplace.
A German professor says he discovered a method to convert straw into edible food. The speaker boasts of using hay peanut shells corn shucks and more in their experiments over many months.
It is noted that the gallon-a-month liquor provision does not apply to wine shipments for sacramental use. The provision was deemed unnecessary as most churches now use only unfermented wine in observing the sacrament.
The passage claims the prohibition law starting January 1 will ruin thousands of Italians in Arkansas who rely on wine making. It argues grape juice could replace wine, urging readers to ask Mr. Bryan for proof.
A local North Calvia argument centers on predictions for the end of the world echoing biblical lines from St. Matthew. The piece humorously names Col. Bob, actor ladies, and references the Paragraphers' Union as well as Officer 35, with a line about being smacked by Billie Burk.
The York News reports a plan to honor Dr. Tanner of Bradford Pennsylvania on April Fools Day. The physician, 85, jokes about marrying at age 100 and raising his children to avoid overeating.
The State Tax Commission begins operations with A. W. Jones as chairman and two other members. It absorbs powers from the Board of Equalization and Board of Assessors and plans next year to reassess all personal and real property. The group urges county auditors and boards to cooperate to place all taxable property on tax duplicates at proper values.
Clemson College dairy notes advise dairymen to enjoy cattle handling, emphasize kindness, and urge better cows and care. Skimmilk benefits pigs and chickens, use a cream separator with four or more cows, and plan silos as ten cows or more require silage. Contact Clemson dairy division for calf raising on skimmilk.
More than 1,000 leading teachers from schools and colleges across South Carolina will gather in Florence on March 24 to attend the forty third annual meeting of the State Teachers association. A. B. Rhett Charleston superintendent and association president has prepared an exceptionally engaging program for public education advancement.
John M Ledford of Central spent the latter part of last week in Walhalla among many friends. He holds an overseer position with Central Mills and is a welcome visitor in Walhalla, where his family lived for years.
Dear Sentinel reports improvement after heavy rains slowed farm work. Farmers hope flour prices ease for the poor. The note mentions a growing Sunday school at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. B. F. Murphree as newly elected pastor for 1916. J. R. Meece moves his sawmill to Cane Creek then to Oconee County near Shallow Ford on Keowee River.
Governor Manning announced appointments to the Confederate Home Board including H. E. Thompson of Columbia a railroad engineer S K E Walsh of Charleston a Confederate veteran and businessman J Walsh Drummond of Sanford Laurens county a farmer and Confederate veteran Officio members are G K Laney Chesterfield chairman of the senate military committee and T M Liles Spartanburg chairman of the house military committee The board will oversee governance of the Confederate veterans home in Columbia.
Dr George Comer of Newberry lawyer Dr Z T Cody of Greenville editor of Baptist Courier Dr D D Wallace of Spartanburg college professor R H King of Charleston Y M C A secretary L Q Patterson of Greenville lawyer This board is to look after all charity institutions of the state.
J KE Sirrine of Greenville civil engineer joins asylum regents. J B Scarborough of Conway an attorney and businessman. AS Fred Williams of Columbia physician. S C Baker of Sumter physician. W J Segars of Lee County farmer.
The president signed a bill partitioning South Carolina into eastern and western federal districts. Johnston of the Fourth district is named judge for the new western district, with Greenville Greenwood and Rock Hill hosting federal court and Greenville as clerk’s office. Judge Smith remains in the eastern district. A special election will replace Johnston in the fourth district with candidates including B A Morgan and Sam Nichols.
A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Eaton on Hampton Avenue drew relatives from Pickens Raleigh N C and the city. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gillespie Mr and Mrs Barrett Mrs Pike Mrs Garrison and Miss Ida Eaton along with grandchildren Willie Gillespie and Ansel Barrett. The gathering reported a good time in Greenville Piedmont.
The Tugaloo Tribune and Pickens Sentinel praise Gary Hiott’s marriage to Miss Biggerstaff after a trip to Forest City North Carolina. The couple receives well wishes for a long happy life and continued newspaper success.
Greenville Piedmont reports that Editor Hiatt of the Pickens Sentinel has married a Miss Biggerstaff, noting a reduction of staff at many newspapers.
Our readers may be interested in the new advertisement this week of Dr. Scott osteopath physician of Greenville. Osteopathy is growing in favor rapidly and has produced many marvelous results. Anyone desiring information concerning any disease may write to Dr. Scott or he will make personal examination at his Greenville office free of charge.
Trustees and teachers are urged to attend an educational meeting at the courthouse on Saturday March 20 at eleven oclock a.m. State Superintendent J B Swearingen will discuss the school term local tax state aid and compulsory education with county trustees and teachers expected to be present.
Quote round up notes sharp opinions from Pickens Sentinel and Newberry Observer about a man described as having no enemies yet deceased. The remarks imply mixed views on his character and impact.
A fragmentary report claims President Wilson selected Teehee an Indian for the post of register of the treasury, with speculation about possible patronage or payoffs.
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