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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
2
Edgefield and neighboring counties advocate reestablishing dispensaries and urge using profits to fund hospital construction and Keeley treatment programs for local residents.
From the Titanic disaster to widespread floods along the Mississippi and Ohio, thousands homeless and suffering persist as strikes widen. The era’s hardships cast a pall over the nation, with mounting casualties and economic distress fueling anxious headlines.
A column by B. C. Johnson argues for higher pension payouts to South Carolina veterans, criticizing demagoguery and political neglect. It urges reallocating funds from education and minor offices to fully fund veteran pensions, asserting all true soldiers deserve equal support and gratitude.
The author recalls how camp meetings once served religious life but declined as churches spread and urbanization grew. Social picnics and dinners on the grounds distracted from spirituality, leading to Sundays spent in public gatherings that risked desecration and moral harm.
The writer contends Sunday all day singings are mainly social picnics with sacred airs as a backdrop. They argue most attendees seek social visibility rather than worship, except for a few choir leaders, and suggest weekday gatherings to avoid breaking the fourth commandment.
The article argues that public education is vital for a thriving society and urges continued local support in Pickens county. It notes high local school tax rates, steady progress despite difficulties, and a push for larger terms, graded systems, and higher schools to keep children educated at home.
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late H. L. Clayton must present them on or before June 1, 1912 or be debarred from payment and all debtors to said estate must pay by the same date to Mrs. M. F. Clayton Executrix.
Notice to teachers: an examination will be held in the Court House on Friday May 3, starting at 9 o'clock. Applicants must supply their own stationery and be at least 18 years old. By order of the county Board of Education. R. T. Hallum, Co. Supt. Ed.
A terse editorial note from the New Perry Observer argues that public attention should not be directed by abusing certain newspapers, urging calmer discourse and responsible reporting.
Trustees under the Liberty Cotton Mills deed of trust announce a public sale of all lands and buildings at Liberty Pickens County South Carolina on May 7 1912 at 2 PM. The sale includes mills machinery cottages offices and related fixtures with 5000 dollars certified check required from bidders and balance due within sixty days. Farmers Loan & Trust Co Anderson SC R Vandiver President.
State of Sear Crolna Pickens County notice by Hampton District No 46 trustees to hold a special election on Saturday May 1912 at the school house to decide on levying 4 mills for school purposes. County Board confirms petition meets requirements and appoints election managers. R T Malium secretary chair.
Notice by agent for Wellington Sears & Company mortgagees to sell at Liberty S C on May 7 1912 at 2 pm the stock of cotton in process about sixteen thousand pounds and movable mill supplies including starch oil rope burlap paper castings and machinery parts valued about 1800 with ten days to remove to be sold in front of the mill office cash terms Auctioneered by G B Walton agent mortgagees dated March 28 1912 at Anderson S C
Citation by probate judge directing kindred and creditors of Irine M Hendricks to appear at Pickens Court of Probate on May 8 1912 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Dated May 18 1912 by J B Newbery J.P. P.C.
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