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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1914

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Great Contest Ends Saturday in Pickens Sentinel Event

The Pickens Sentinel contest wraps with a 4 PM Saturday finish for three grand prizes the $700 Core Player Piano the Solitaire Diamond Ring and a Lifetime Scholarship at Draughon’s Greenville. Out of town entrants must mail final subscriptions by Monday to be counted.

Pickens Sentinel The Sentinel Pickens Sen- Yarel Draughon Greenville Sme J. T. Ricney Pickers County Jeun Xkey Keowee Bank Frank McFatt Pickens Bank the Sentinel Pickens County

Contestants and standings in Saturday night vote tally

The list shows contestants and their votes as of March 14 with totals for Miss Mabel Henderson 1 200 000, Lila Ballew 1 000 200, Agnes Golightly 1 300 100, Nelle Robinson 1 200 000, Kate Black 1 000 500, Essie Clayton 3 1 150 000, Clemson College Miss Li.

Mabel Henderson Lila Ballew Agnes Golightly Liberty Nelle Robinson Kate Black Essie Clayton Clemson College

Cedar Rock Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

A flow of short visits fills Cedar Rock as families and friends host and visit neighbors. Various couples and individuals including A White Singleton Ella Burgess Henry and Ben Singleton, Lovelace and Loopers are listed with recent gatherings and weekend stays across nearby towns.

A. White Singleton Pickens Ella Burgess Henry Tom Jameson H. Dean Singleton Ben Bred Lovelace Piercetown Turner James A. Burgess

Milton P. Rogers Dies at 73 Near Easley

Milton P. Rogers of Easley died at home on the 15th in his 74th year and was buried at Enon church. A former deacon and longtime Enon member, his widow Martha Hunt died last March. Survived by four sons Laban John Henry of Easley and David Greenville and two daughters Mrs. Fred O'Dell near Easley and Mrs. C S Hall of Anderson. One brother and one sister also survive. A Confederate veteran, his funeral was led by Rev. D W Hiatt with many mourners.

Milton P. Rogers Easley Enon Church D. W. Hiatt Rogers Martha Hunt Daniel Laban John Henry David Greenville Fred O'Dell Near Easley C.S. Hall Anderson County Francis Bogers Near Liberty Laban Mauldin Roper Christ

County Teachers Meet Promotes Rural Education Clubs

About fifty teachers met at Pickens graded school to discuss the rural graded school act term extension and library acts. Farm Demonstrator Bowen stressed corn and tomato club organization. Miss Iane Williams praised club work and improved studies. Prof. Watson Dacusville offered teaching tips. Association reorganized with Hallam as president Benson vice president Ballentine secretary treasurer.

R T. Hallum Pickens Hallum T. A. Bowen Iane Williams Watson Dacusvill County Teachers’ Association R. T. Hallam W. W

Card of thanks for friends and Dr Val

A brief note of gratitude to friends and to Dr Val for assistance during illness and in memory of a husband and father. The message expresses appreciation and includes a final token sum of £0.

Val Husbad Father

Moire Ribbon Dominates Early Spring Hats in Millinery Trends

Silks and moire ribbon lead spring millinery with bold bows standing ruffles and plaitings. Turbans coronets and brimmed hats feature moire on hemp, straw, or satin crowns in mustard and petunia hues. Designers favor moire for elegance and durability as Lenten season wear extends.

Atelier

Marriages And Local Notes From Greenville Sentinel

The Greenville Piedmont notes several items: marriages performed by J B Newbery on March 16 and March 17 1914 involving Lillie Simmons Luther Stewart Annie D Pack and D Dewees in Marietta Central. Also mentions Pickens railroad coach and a lost dog found after an ad in The Sentinel. Local education officials plan Flat Rock school district meeting. Hog advertised by E J Tripp recovered, ad cost two bits.

J. B. Newbery Lillie Simmons Luther Stewart Central Annie D. Pack Mr. D. Dewees Marietta Flat Rock E. J. Tripp The Sentinel

Secona Cemetery Appeal Asked To Preserve Flowers

A community notice asks all visitors at Secona Cemetery to refrain from pulling flowers and to respect gravesites.

Secona Cemetery

Jeptha Norton Hunter Dies After Protracted Illness

Jeptha Norton Hunter died at his Pendleton home after a long illness. He was 63 or 64 years old and is survived by a daughter An eska Hunter a sister Mrs J B Stribling and two brothers J T and Miles M Hunter.

Jeptha Norton Hunter Pendleton Aneska Hunter J B. Stribling J.T Miles M. Hunter

South Carolina Girl Wins New York Theatre Art Contest

Helen Stewart of South Carolina is named successful contestant in an art contest held in New York by Strams & Co for a theatre program. The listing notes a 6 pounds best roasted coffee for $1.00 and credits Greg T Mauldin.

South Carolina Helen Stewart New York City Strams & Co Greg T. Mauldin

The Hollow of Her Hand synopsis and chapters

The note urges reading the synopsis and third chapter of The Hollow of Her Hand, praising the story and promising readers will enjoy it if they missed the first chapters last week. It emphasizes the excellent quality and appeal of the tale.

Inter-High Contests Set for April 3-4 in Greenville

Piedmont Inter-High School meet schedules two days of events at Greenville with an oratorical contest Friday at 8 30 p m in the G F C auditorium featuring speakers from Liberty Easley Fountain Inn Seneca Westminster F F S Central Greenville Richland Anderson. Judges are H K Osborn W M Scott and S M Wolf. Gold medals go to the top two individuals and the winning school takes the trophy for a year. Contestants must have at least four high school studies and average scholarship for promotion. An athletic meet follows Saturday at Furman ball park with preliminaries starting at 10 a m.

Piedmont Inter-High School Greenville Liberty Easley Fountain Inn Seneca Westminster F. F.S Central S. C Richland Furman Ball Park

Sunday School Convention in Pickens County Holds Sixth Meeting

The Pickens County Interdenominational Sunday School Association held its sixth annual meeting at Grace Methodist Church Pickens with fewer delegates due to bad weather. Rev. E V Babb led as president. officers elected include Rev. L E Wiggins and A F Riser. A summer or fall session was planned due to poor attendance and effort to organize township associations in Pickens and Easley townships.

Pickens County Interdenominational Sunday School Association Grace Methodist R. T. Hallam J. T. Taylor Pickens Easley Townships

Where Did He Ride in a Jim Crow Coach

A Greenville News representative visited Pickens this week and reported that the local passenger car on the Pickens line is filthy with dirty windows and an unfit closet. The line may reflect broader tensions over segregated travel.

Greenville News Pickens

Spring symbols herald season and school expansion

The verse hints at spring with groundhog, circus owner, milliners, ball fans and ice cream vendors. Ex. Tabor school near Central considers adding another room to its already up-to-date school house.

Tabor School Near Central

Local Social Notes and School Activities

Liberty society pages record Mrs. J. D. Sheldon returning to Westminster from a visit with daughter Mrs. W. B. Glenn. Clemson student Louie Boggs visits with parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Boggs. Misses Rankin and Ashmore visit Piedmont. Leta Holtzendorf visits Clemson. R. D. Horton leaves for Gastonia after staying with sister Mrs. J. N. Blum. First grade teachers Gantt and Irwin stage school entertainment. Embroidery club hosts with Mrs. J. Banister and Mrs. A. L. Johnson serving a late lunch. Ladies Missionary society of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs. Bessie Smith.

J. D. Sheldon Westminster W. B. Glenn Louie Boggs Clemson W. L. Boggs J F. Banister Embroidery Club A. L. Johnson W. H. Chapman Ernestine Rankin J.N. Blum Gastonia N.C Mary Gantt Anna Irwin Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Bessie Smith

Burial of Luther Crow at Crow Creek

Luther Crow son of Mr. Lee Crow who was killed on the railroad in Washington was buried at Crow Creek last Tuesday. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended and the family received community sympathy.

Luther Crow Lee Crow Washington Crow Creek

Lost Hood for Automobie Top Appears at Folger Store

A lost hood for an automobile top is reported. finder should return it to G. Hendricks at Folger Thornley & Co.'s store.

Hood Automobie Top G. Hendricks Folger, Thornley & Co

Rook party honors Mrs McGee as Mullinix marriage noted

Mrs R Ramseur hosted a rook party for Mrs H J McGee of Anderson. Mint treats and a salad course accompanied games. McGee won the highest score and received candy. The week also carries news of William Mullinix and Mrs Sam Kellys engagement and other local social moves.

R. Ramseur H. J. McGee Anderson Mras.McGee McGee William“Mullinix Sam Kelly

Honor Roll Entries From Pickens School Grades Spanning Seventh to Fourth

The list shows students named for honors across grades seven through fourth at Pickens School. Names include Eila Lewis Joe Jons Freeman Steen Loave Mary Robinson Jamita Hames Melanie Jey Ethelyne Gant Malinda Porter Thelma Lewis Janie Holder Eva Freeman Katherine Hapod Kathleen Adams L C Craig Ellen Pease Henderson Partridge Bessie Robinson Nancy Hughey Helen Nealy Harold Wolfe and Ethel Porter.

Eila ‘Lewis Joe Jons Freeman Steen Loave Mary Robinson Jamita Hames Melanie Jey Ethelyne Gant Malinda Porter Thelma Lewis Janie Holder Eva Freeman Katherine Hapod Dan- Kathleen Adams Ee É L. C. Craig Ellen’ Pease Eee Enderson Partridge Bessie Robinson A Nancy Hughey Ge Helen Nealy Harold Wolfe Ethel Porter

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Miss Li Llian Ramsay Ben Hendricks Essie Kelley Robert Welborn Asons Cedar Rock News Lee Singleton Ada Miller Cedar Rock Remus Henderson McD. Farmer Dave Porter Will Blackavy Norris Mamie Jessie Looper Carmel J. Arlie Welborn John W. Stewart Robert Porter Ed Porter Rexie County Teachers’ Meeting J. W. BartestIse Secy Piedmont Tie and Lumber Co Pickens Railroad Son Mmeri At Pickens, S. C HE Sentinel Louisville Courier-Journal Liberty Personals Howard Wiley C. W. Young T. M “Norris Greta Madden Lorena. Aiken Margaret Carson Ionor Efe Pickens School Edwin L. Bolt & CO S.C Nettie Barton Wallace Mattie Finley Sea Island L. L J. L. Bolt
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