Pleasant Grove News Notes Sparse Weather Blues
The Pleasant Grove column notes a wet spell, scarce news, and farmers facing a ruined oat crop from February cold. New arrivals include Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moody and family from Greenville moving to the area. W. L. Green returns home improved after Greenville treatment, and an airship sighting near March 22 is reported. Local officers destroyed a still near Table Rock. twins born to John and Mrs. Moody recently died shortly after birth. Johnnie Cox sells young goats. eggs fall to 20 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Moody
Greenville
W. L. Green
Grover Fortner
John Moody
Johnnie Cox
Appointments on Pickens Circuit Preaching Schedule
Regular preaching appointments of Rev S M Jones pastor in charge of Pickens circuit listed by Sundays and locations. First Sunday Porter's Chapel eleven Mt Tabor three thirty. Second Sunday Lethel eleven Salem three eighty. Third Sunday McKinney's Chapel eleven. Fourth Sunday Gap Hill eleven Twelve Mile three thirty. Rev C R Anderson preaches Friendship second Sunday eleven and New Hope fourth Sunday eleven.
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S. M. Jones
Pickens
Porter’s Chapel
Mt. Tabor
Lethel
Salem
McKinney’s Chapel
Gap Hill
C. R. Anderson
Friendship
New Hope
Letter From Grandson to Mrs Boggs on 88th Birthday
Oliver Boggs writes to Mrs Aaron Boggs of Pickens praising her Christian life and service. He hopes for many more birthdays and prays for her health and happiness, sending loving thoughts from Clemson College on March 18 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Boggs
Pickens
Oliver Boggs
Boggs
O. B. Bocas
Clemson College
Local visits and schedule change noted
Miss Elizabeth Mauldin spent the latter part of the week here. A C Sutherland Jr and cousin Farle Chastain visited Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thomas J Keith visited L M Rigdon's parents last Sunday. Matthew Looper and Roy Lathem were here Sunday. The Sunday school schedule has changed from morning to afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mauldin
A. C. Sutherland, Jr
Farle Chastain
Thomas J. Keith
L.M. Rigdon
Matthew Looper
Roy Lathem
Local Social Roundup and School News from Liberty
Central Route 2 visits and Sunday trips are listed with neighbors and family in Liberty area. Garvin school will close March 30 after a term led by Miss Sallie Mulligan with speeches and a debate on control of the country versus city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Kay
Nelson
Berta
Selma Kelley
Mary Richey
Sallie
Mattie Duckworth
Liberty
Evie
Mollie Woodson
B. R. Smith
Friends
Garvin School
Sallie Mulligan
Mack Kelley
Robert Richey
T. A. Durham
W. J. Rampey
Route 3
Camp Creek
S’. Holliday
Ola Hendrix
Kelley
J. D. Rampey
Pickens Route 2
Homer Willimon
Reconsider Pickens County Road Bond Issue
Joserius H. Newton writes to oppose the $260,000 road bond plan in Pickens County arguing it bypasses voter consent and risks taxation without representation. He cites constitutional concerns over single subject laws and supervisor duties, fears officer conflict, and urges amendments while supporting road improvement in principle.
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the Sentinel
Picken County
Pickens County
Chester
Cherokee
Special Commission
Joserius H. Newton
Pickens Co Singing Association Spring Convention Soon
The Pickens County Singing Association will hold its regular spring convention at Griffin church on Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8. The public is invited and each local convention should send delegates. Lunch will be served both days. L Bagweth and B P McCarevey serve as secretary and president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Count Singing Association
Griffin Church
L. Bagweth
B. P. McCaraevey
Pickens Sentinel Offers Low Weekly Rate for Readers
The Pickens Sentinel emphasizes its value with a price under three cents per week in Pickens County. It asks readers if they are a subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Pickens County
Pickens Route 3 Measless and Local Social Notes
The item notes many small community happenings including Roark Powell’s Sunday school, Walter Edens visiting M A Cannon, and a crowd at the Concord singing convention. It mentions cutting crossties as work, Hagood and Hampton school closures, with teachers Bethel Mann and Louise Gravley. A question about a Pickens to Old North State road ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roark Powell
Holly Springs
Walter Edens
Ooleney
M. A. Cannon
Pickens
Concord
Pickens School News Examinations and Notices
Examinations for the second term were held Wednesday through Friday. A Liberty Pickens basketball game was postponed due to bad weather. Ada Craig taught sixth and seventh grades. Ethel Stewart from the tenth grade visited Anderson county. Louise Gravley and Charlie Curtis attended chapel in Liberty. Glennie Attaway of last year’s class visited. Clarence Bowen was absent sick last week. The tenth grade oratorical contest will be held in Liberty on Friday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Craig
Easley
Ethel Stewart
Anderson County
Louise Gravley
Charlie Curtis
Glennie Attaway
Clarence Bowen
Pickens County
Liberty
Pickens County’s Longtime Residents Celebrate Birthdays
Last week marked birthdays for two elderly figures in Pickens County. On Monday March 19 Mrs. Aaron Boggs turned 83, and on Friday March 23 Rev. B Holder reached 92. The piece honors their lifetime service and hopes for peaceful remaining years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Aaron Boggs
Rev. B. Holder
Visit of Miss Rosamond Lynn and Brother in Washington
Miss Rosamond Lynn and her brother David from Washington DC are on an extended visit to Mrs. Isaiah Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosamond Lynn
David
Washington, D. C
Isaiah Cox
Pig Club Rules for Membership and Competition
The document outlines rules for a Pig Club open to youths aged 10 to 18. Members must own at least one pig, care for it personally, and maintain weight and feeding records. Records must be certified by two impartial observers, with four months of ownership required to compete, and reports due by December 21 or January 1, 1918. Prizes depend on gain, cost, records, and daily gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Descriptions and notices from Pickens area listings
Advertisements seek information on two hound dogs with identifying marks. Real estate listing offers 85 acres cleared with 87 timber, 12 branch bottom, multiple structures, asking 3500 total or sale by 30 per acre. location near Pickens with schooling and store nearby. Reward offered for brindle female puppy found near Pickens route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncere
Pickens
Norris
R. F
G. A. Ellis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pleasant Grove News
LaBoon, McKinney
Rector
Table Rock
Coloney News
Central Route
Wilson
Massillon (O.) Chamber of Commerce
The
White House
Washington
Reading” Club
Deahai
Apo Pd Rem c
Kansas City
Progressive Farmer
South
Farmers’ Business Book and Almanac
Vaneau
Farmers’ Business Book
Almanag
Pickens Co. Singing Association
W. H. Chastain
Pickens School News
Liberty and
Pig Club
Peanuts
Adams Bros
Concord Church
Anderson Ellenburg’s
Sentinel Office
John Watson
Sront
Cleveland
Craig Bros, Co
Pickens Mill
W. H. Harris
Hiawatha Garage
Liberty Road
G. A
Ellis
Wy H. Chastain
M. Smith
Linwood Land & & 2 Investment Co
McSwain & Craig
Attorneys
W. M. Cannon
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