Death and Marriage on Pickens Route 3
D. W. Cantrell Jr died near Holly Springs church on Pickens route 8 after weeks of illness from pneumonia arising from measles. He leaves widow, two sons Cephas and Walter, and daughter Mrs John Edens. A wedding at Montvale school house saw Nora Chappell wed to John Gravley of Holly Springs. Dr David M Ramsay preached at Montvale. Montvale school closed after seven months with high attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Cantrell, Jr
Holly Springs Church
Pickens
Cantrell
Holly Springs
Hudson
Cephas
Walter
John Edens
McD. Chappell
Montvale School House
Nora
John Gravley
Gravley
J. Connie Gravley
Montana
David M. Ramsay
Greenville Woman's College
Pickens Baptist Church
W. 12 Gravney
Roark Powell
McD
Chappell
Montvale
H. W. Hiatt
Ruth Cameron
Pleasant Grove Section News Brevities In Green ville and nearby towns
The Pleasant Grove section reports visits by Jack Moody of Green ville to his son Riley, D L Barker’s Greenville trip, and Hendricks purchasing a Ford. Mr and Mrs Daniel McJunkin of Coleney visited P B Rigdon’s family. Mrs Mollie Fortner’s forty fifth birthday dinner at home with relatives. Mrs Fortner, born Mollie Duncan of Belton, is daughter of James R Duncan of Anderson. Absalom Talley Jr regained wrist use. C Smith in Anderson County dined with George LaBoon who served alfalfa a new dish mistaken for turnip greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moody
Greenville
Riley
D. L. Barker
Jule
Tillman Hendricks
Daniel McJunkin
Coleney
P. B. Rigdon
A. T. Fortner
Mary Jane Fortner
Jane Phillips
Robert Keith
Orleney
Johnny Cox
Monroe C. Smith
Anderson County
George LaBoon
Alex, Waldrop
J. R. Jackson
Duncan
W. FE. Haynes
Myrtle Hughes
Etta Gillespie
Tempie Ellenburg
C. G. Garrett
EB. J.) Powell
Charlie Smith
Ben Haynes
David Pressley
J. M. Gillespie
D. Gillespie
Misses Lake
Ida Roper
Belle Roper
N. B. Hughes
Ethel Trudson
Butler Roper
John Atkinson
P. G. Nelson
Violia
Pickens County Sees Surge in Food Planting
Farmers across Pickens County report unprecedented gardening efforts this year as more foodstuffs are planted. Dr. Hallam of Pickens Drug Co notes record garden seed sales, and townsfolk focus on home gardens to boost local food supplies amid rising harvest expectations.
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Pickens County
Hallam
Pickens Drug Co
New Oolenoy School House Is Completed
Residents completed construction of a two story school building replacing the one destroyed by fire before Christmas. The $2100 contract went to WFF Hendricks but final cost is expected to be lower. The white painted structure includes classrooms on the lower floor and an auditorium above, designed to be modern and superior to the old building.
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Oolienoy
Oolenoy
WFF
Hendricks
Judas
Benedict Arnold
Charrel
Community reports progress on farming at Rices Creek
The community notes steady farming progress with residents visiting relatives and neighbors. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Elenburg visiting Eugene Collins near Six Mile, Belle Roper returning from Easley, and births, visits, and small family gatherings across local households. John Atkinson and family visited P. G. Nelson, while others attended relatives and friends in Greenville and Keowee Pharmacy advertises stock powder medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Elenburg
Eugene Collins
Six Mile
Belle Roper
Easley
Push for Telegraph and Express Office in Pickens
Citizens of Pickens press for an express and telegraph office to serve Pickens and surrounding areas. Letters to Frank W. Shealy detail savings from current Greenville routes and local business growth notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want Telegraph and Express Office
Pickens
Sam B. Craig
Frank W. Shealy
South Carolina Railroad Commission
S. C
R. R
S. C. Columbia
Shealy
Greenville
Bailey
Valhalla
Pickens County
Pickens Mill
Saver
Craig
Memorial Service at Mt Pisgah Church Anderson County
A memorial service is announced for Mt. Pisgah church in Anderson County on the Saturday before the second Sunday in May at 2 30 a.m. Addresses will be given by Rev. H. K. Williams of Easley and Rev. J. H. Danner of Pel ger. On the second Sunday a 9 30 a.m. song and prayer service and 11 a.m. preaching are planned with dinner on the ground and a monument unveiling by the W O W in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pisgah Church
Anderson County
H. K. Williams
Easley
J. H. Danner
Pelger
Do You Believe In God Then Go To Church
A call to outwardly manifest belief by regular church attendance. Emphasizes Easter and weekly Sundays, urging families to attend, recruit others, and model faithful behavior. Warns against neglect and links churchgoing with avoiding sin and earning righteousness. Encourages starting next Sunday.
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IPTC
Army Seeks Fifty Recruits From Pickens County
The authorities urge fifty men from Pickens County to join the regular army before June 1. The goal is to fill war strength at once, urging eligible young men to enlist rather than await conscription. Applicants may contact the nearest postmaster or the recruiting station at 118 South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina.
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Pickens County
Mach County
United States
South Main Street
Greenville
S.C
Smiths Grove Church Dedicated Last Sun
Smiths Grove Baptist church near Massey and Liberty dedicated its new house of worship last Sunday morning. Rev. D W Hiatt preached on The Glorious Church from Ephesians 5 27. Rev W M Walker offered the dedicatory prayer and gave a brief church history. Nathan Smith donated land for the building, the church renamed from Reunion to Smiths Grove in his honor. A bountiful dinner followed with speeches by Rev Seaborn and Rev Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths Grove Baptist Church
Massey and
Liberty
D. W. Hiatt
W. M. Walker
Brother Walker
Walker
Reunion Baptist Church
Nathan Smith
Reunion
Smiths Grove
W. ©. Seaborn
John Gillespie
Welkin
Zion
Brilliant Reception Honors Gertrude Harris Ahead of April 25 Wedding
A Tuesday reception hosted by Mr. T. D. Harris celebrated his daughter Miss Gertrude Harris. The upcoming wedding to Mr. S. C. Kelly was set for Wednesday afternoon April 25. The home featured pink and white decor with guests guiding the receiving line and a cake-cutting ceremony marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Harris
Gertrude
S.C. Kelly
James [. Carey, Jr
Kathleen Harris
Tahoe
Gertrude Harris
Kelly
Dlendricks
Hlodges
W. T. Jones
Harry Avis
Willie Harris
Clay Mekal
Register
Carl Morgan
Spartanburs
LeRoy Gaines
Central
O.J. Boggs
Clemson
W. I. Harris
Greenville
Sherley
Liberty
L. Falls
A. Balls
Dexter Kelley
Charlotte
Elizabeth Harris
Naomi Green
Wilmington
N. C
M. J. Alexander
Columbia
Hansel Bivens
Prof. Campbell
Ernest Christopher
J. B. Falls
Linwood Land and Investment Co. Sale Set for May 5 at Masley
On Saturday afternoon May 5 the Linwood Land and Investment Co will offer residence lots and small farms for sale at Masley on easy terms. The event promises accessible parcels and flexible payment options for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masley
Linwood Land and Investment Co
Twelve Mile River Union Meeting Held With Warm Hospitality
The Twelve Mile River union gathered with Fall Creek church on April 28, 1917 under moderator Rev. FE. M. Bolding and clerk Bro. James Finley. Rev. R. F. Jones gave the introductory sermon and Rev. R. A. Hudson was elected moderator with J. D. Vickery as clerk for the day.
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Twelve Mile River Union
Fall Creek
FE. M. Bolding
James Finley
R. F. Jones
Union
R. A. Hudson
J. D. Vickery
J. A. Bond
I. M. Bolding
C. R. Abercrombie
R.A. Hudson
BF. Murphree
R. BF. Jones
David Ramey
Twelve Mile River Association
B. I. Murphree
C. Rh. Abercrombie
E. M. Bolding
Fh. M. Bolding
J.D. Viewery
Jon Massingill
Pickens
M. J. Stancell
B.o. Murphree
Bro. Murphree
Risv. R.A
J.D. Vicking
Keowee
Edens and neighbors visit relatives across routes
Local notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Atlen kK Edens of Oole ney to W. Adens, Bh.P. Edens and family’s call on Henry M. Looper, J. W. Edens visiting his grandmother Mrs. Mira Turner, and a sermon by Rev. I. B. Poster at Mt. Pastor. A child, Florine Edens, broke her arm but is recovering.
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Atlen Kk. Edens of
Ooleney
W. Adens
Bh.p. Edens
Henry M. Looper
Dacusville
J. W. Edens
Mira Turner
Dicusville
Peters Creek
Poster
Pickens Third as Westminster Wins State Track Meet
Westminster captures the state high school track meet in Columbia with 24 points, Liberty places second at 21, and Pickens earns third with 16. Thomas of Liberty is top scorer with 16 points and a 10.2 second 100-yard dash record, while O'Dell of Pickens sets a new shot put mark at 42 feet 1 inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Westminster High School
Columbia
Liberty
Oconee
Thomas
O'Dell
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Pleasant Grove
Absalom Talley, Jr
Pickens Co
Rices Creek
Keowee Pharmacy
Mr. Shealy
Mr. Craig
Columb's
Ian
The
Southern Express Co
J. BG. Hockaday
V. P
G. M
Atlanta
D. C
Pickens Railroad Company
Western Union Telegraph Co
Columbian
I. Carroll
Pielkens
Pisgah
Goer
Regia
Marietta
Florine
Dens
W. MM. Ponder
Ary
W. A. Ndens
McConnell
Augustus Whitman
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