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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
1
A county supervisor urges landowners to cooperate with road widening efforts by keeping rights of way clear and avoiding encroachment. The note emphasizes cost savings, proper ditch maintenance, and terraces or rock walls that protect road conditions, asking landowners to consider adjusting lands to aid the program.
The Sentinel announces winners of its Prizes Biggest Fairest and Best contest with official prize claims. The announcement notes the section as the largest circulation in the paper’s history and thanks readers and supporters.
Mrs Ben Hendricks of Pickens Route 1 wins a $700 Core Player Piano with second prize awarded to Lillian Ramsay of Clemson College for a Solitaire Diamond Ring. The Sentinel notes the second prize winner may choose between second and third prizes, allowing Miss Ramsay a lifetime scholarship if she declines the diamond ring.
The committee selected by The Sentinel counts votes for the contest winners. Mrs. Ben Hendricks, Miss Lillian Ramsay and Mrs. Jesse Morris are announced as first, second, and third prize recipients with the votes as tallied. Signed by J. T. Richey Frank McFall John C. Carey.
The Sentinel wrapped up its eight week Prize Contest on March 21 with a record vote count and a surge in circulation. Winners were announced after official tally while many contestants gained friends and readers. business leaders praised the paper’s impartial coverage and The Sentinel now claims its largest circulation in 43 years.
The article lauds judges for integrity and notes prize winners earned through effort, friendship, and community support. It highlights contest director G. E. Hatcher of Spartanburg and includes his farewell message praising contestants and The Sentinel. The Vineland notes cover school success, social events, and farming activity in Pickens.
A local note reports a crowd of girls enjoyed a Sunday visit with Miss Brown and Mrs. W R Anderson while Mrs. Rigdon and Miss Mattie Powell were guests. A birth brings a girl to Mr and Mrs Massingill, and playful signoffs close the column with a friendly note.
Columbia lawyer and state legislator Pringle T. Youmans died Saturday night after being struck by a car on Main Street. The driver, a garage keeper, surrendered to authorities.
Mrs. Frank Pace has recovered enough to be up again after illness. Mr. Harve Ellison and wife of Easley were guests of Mr. Van Ellison of the village Sunday. Meetings begin the third Sunday night in April. all urged to pray. Miss Mamie Porter visited Christine Parsons Saturday night. A singing at Mr. J. A. McNeely’s home drew a good crowd and music. Mrs. Walter Pace of the village spent the weekend in Easley visiting her father, Mr. E. L. Dacus. Mr. Doner Reeves, ill with lung trouble, is reported improving. Miss Flora Parson spent Friday in Easley shopping. Rev. C. A. Waters filled his regular appointment at the village church Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Hughes and her little son Claud spent several days in Easley with her father, Mr. Ned Cassell. Mitt Boy.
Mrs. Elmira Boggs widow of Aaron Boggs marked her eighty fifth birthday with a surprise gathering at A. J. Boggs home in Pickens. Family members attended as well as neighbors and friends, with a lavish dinner and eighty five colored candles on the table.
The Liberty girls held an oratorical contest with ten contestants in the school auditorium. Alice McLanahan won first place with a gold medal, Pauline Brown second, and Willie Pet Chapman third. The issue also covers a near break in at Mr. and Mrs. Norris home, U D C meeting notes, visitors, and local births and community notes.
A Pickens Route 5 letter asks if orange bushes grown from seed will ever bear fruit. The writer notes a six year old bush and seeks reader guidance. Also mentions Walter Nations recovering from illness and Hattie Porter’s daughter back to health.
Mr W T Day, long ill, is up and out again. Ada Craig from Griffin visited her mother Mrs H Brown on the fourth Sunday. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Brown is quite sick. Miss Eunice Atkins spent Sunday afternoon with Jennie Pace. A READER.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney Co of Toledo and National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Cure claims to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces and koszt testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and states price per bottle.
On March 8 a birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs E S and H H King in honor of Mr J S King. Attendees included Miss Mamie Ballew Lena Garland Fannie Duncan Nita Garland Orville King Thomas Duncan Thomas Durham and wife and Helen Durham. They enjoyed a fine meal then attended the Easley Union singing convention.
J. H. G. McDaniel succeeds A. M. Morris as Pickens postmaster after sixteen years of Morris tenure. McDaniel, formerly county sheriff, is expected to assume office around April 1 and is described as capable and likely to excel in the role.
The Central Local Notes section reports a pleasant banquet hosted by Centrale No 239 A F M at the Central hotel last Wednesday. Attendees included Miss Mary Rowland, Carl Rowland, and Prof. Wallace with music throughout. Clemson lodge members and several speakers were present. Also noted are updates on patients and visits involving local residents.
At a Saturday meeting of Pickens Bank directors TF M resigned as cashier to become bank examiner. Frank McFall elected cashier after five years as bookkeeper. Hegood Bruce named cashier. Government cotton report shows Pickens County 1920 crop at 19 212 bales, up from 1912.
Pickens county was well represented at the teachers meeting in Spartanburg last week. The interurban line between Spartanburg and Greenville was opened for traffic on the 24th.
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