Pickens County Democratic Convention Harmonious
The Pickens County Democratic convention met in the courthouse and was unusually harmonious. W T O'Dell was chosen temporary president and A P DuBose temporary secretary, with a full credential committee and nearly all delegate vacancies filled. The meeting endorsed Wilson and named delegates to the state convention in Columbia, with discussion on county canvass for state offices and adjournment following routine business.
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Pickens County
Court House
G. F. Norris
W. T. O'Dell
A.P. DuBose
Messrs
L. H.smith
W. E. Findley
F. W. O’dell
Columbia
W. T. O’dell
W. C. Smith
J. N. Morgan
T. M. Norris
BE. P. McCravey
C. L. Cureton
C.T. Martin
Claud Boggs
M. C. Smith
H. P. Haley
L.H. Smith
W. M. Ponder
W.C. Smith
C. T. Martin
Wilson
M. Héster
Wnll
United States
England
Germany
Leopard
Catecehee
Hester
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Clover Rally Draws County Delegation and Farm Gains
Missed date caused clocking missteps as T A Bowen and others from Pickens County traveled to Hodges then Greenwood. Bowen and companions later attended a pig farmer meeting where about 1000 farmers gathered and inspected Hodges farm now praised for its land improvement from clover planting. Hodges reduced fertilizer costs and doubled cotton yield over eight years while growing cotton and clover together.
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T. .H. Stewart
A. R. O'dell
J.D.’ Stansell
Ickens County
Wedgee
Greenwood
Pickens County
Greenwood Journal
Hodges
Tom Bowen
Dacusville Singing Convention Invites Public
The Dacusville township singing convention meets at Cross Roads church on the first Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. All singers and the public are invited to attend. S A Robinson, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacusville Township
Cross Roads
S.A. Ropinson
Garrett and Miss Flowers Wed in Columbia Easter Service
William C. Garrett manager of Newberry telephone system married Miss Lillian Lucille Flowers at St Timothy Episcopal Church in Columbia. The couple reside at the Newberry hotel and received congratulations from friends as they begin their new life together.
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William C. Garrett
Newberry
Columbia
Lillian Lucille ‘Flowers
St. Timothy Episcopal Church
Robottom
Garrett
Newberry Hotel
Calvin Garrett
Pickens County
J.M. Garrett
Pickens
Telephone Exchange
The
Sentinel
Sutherland Marries Gwin in Georgia Parsonage
Ollis L. Sutherland and Mattie Sue Gwin wed at Calhoun Baptist parsonage on April 23 with Rev. Bryan Collins officiating. The couple will reside in Sugar Valley, Ga., and are wished a long prosperous life by Pickens and Georgia friends.
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Ollis L. Sutherland
Mattie Sue Gwin
Sugar Valley
Calhoun
Bryan Collins
J. T. Gwin
W. D. Sutherland
Dacusville
Pickens County
Pickens
Georgia
Mrs. Sutherland
Dacusville Play Delights Audiences With Between Two Lives
Last Friday night at Dacusville school an audience enjoyed Between Two Lives with strong performances by Miss Patti Major and James Ponder. George Williams as Rastus Washington Lincoln and Babe Thomas as Truletta added merriment while Parsons Orchestra provided music led by B F Parsons. The show was praised as instructive and the best yet at Dacusville under Principal Prof J F Lupo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacusville School
Dacuaville
Parsons’ Orchestra
B. F. Parsons
Ponder
Sam McDaniel
Ralph Parsons
Ruth Parsons
J.f.lupo
Moonshiner Captured and Jail Sentence Reported Forty Years Ago
From The Pickens Sentinel May 4 1876 tale of a moonshiner seized with about sixty five gallons of mountain dew and jailed in the area. Also notes governor commutation of Dyar Medunkin to ten years hard labor, obituaries for Elias Hollingsworth and Madden Gambrell, and local town election correction plus council lineup. Mentions Rev Thomas R Gary death and Sentinel editor D I Bradley.
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Pickens
Ferguson
Columbia
Dyar Medunkin
W. G. Field
Elias Hollingsworth
Easley Station
Madden Gambrell
the Sentinel
Thomas R. Gary
Liberty
D. I. Bradley
The
Sentinel
Afoul of Villa's Men A Border Conflict Chronicle
A graphic narrative recounts Pancho Villa era border incidents ending in the start of the American punitive expedition. Bandits attack an American mine owner’s home and a young U S cavalry officer and his troops rescue the party with marked bravery.
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Pancho Villa
United States
Tickville Notes Mix Theater Plans And Local Happenings
HOGWALLOW NEWS reports upcoming calico shirt reveal for TLAS PECK and a Broadway run at Tickville opera house next Saturday. Rural items include a drying pond at Poke Easley, Snake Lard by Washington Hooks, fishing season in Gimlet and Gander creeks, and Miss Flutie Belcher ordering perfume.
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Broadway
New York
Opera House
Tickville
Tobe Moseley
Gimlet
Gander Creeks
Wandering Razor-Back Hog Near Post Office
A hog wearing a sheep belt has lingered around the post office for days. The animal does not belong to a local resident, but may soon be claimed if the owner does not come forward.
Pickens Sentinel touted as official Pickens County paper
The Pickens Sentinel is proclaimed as the official paper of Pickens County, delivering more county news than any rival. It emphasizes the paper’s value, especially during campaign year, noting it is worth more than its cost.
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Pickens
Pickens County
Pickens Track Team Fails to Retain State Title
The Pickens high school track squad, last year’s South Carolina champions, finished fourth at the Columbia meet. Clio won with 31 points, Greenville 16, Westminster 4. Hanson Bivens and Steen Looper led Pickens with silver medals in discus and shot put. Charlie Curtis sprained his ankle, hindering final events.
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Pickens
South Carolina
Columbia
Clio
Greenville
Wesminster
Charlie Curtis
Steen Looper
Charlie Curtin
Hansel Bivens
B. F. McDaniel
Charlie Yongue
Prominent Anderson County Leader Josh W. Ashley Dies
Josh W. Ashley a longtime Anderson County legislator died at his son's home in Anderson city. Known as the poor man's friend he drew admiration from many. His funeral at Mt Bethel Baptist church near Honea Path drew over 4000 attendees, the county’s largest funeral gathering.
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Josh’’ W. Ashley
Anderson County
Anderson City
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
Honea Path
Antioch Church Notice Urges Members to Attend
Pastor H. F. Wriant calls Antioch Church members to attend the second Saturday meeting to discuss repairing the church house and to celebrate the Lord's Supper the following day with Rev. KE M. Bolding as guest. A large crowd is expected and cooperation is requested.
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Antioch Church
KE. M. Bolding
Brother Bolding
H. F. Wriant
Protracted Meeting Opens at Pickens Methodist Church
A protracted meeting began at Pickens Methodist church on Sunday with Rev. A. E. Holler of Greenville preaching. He is well known and loved by Pickens residents who recall his previous series here. Pastor Wiggins invites members of other churches to attend and promises a hearty welcome. Services are held twice daily at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. The morning service lasts one hour. Everyone is welcome.
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Pickens Methodist
A. E. Holler
Greenville
Pickens
Wiggins
Southern to Operate Veterans Special to Birmingham
Southern Railway arranges a Veterans Special from South Carolina May 15 to Birmingham for the May 16 18 reunion events. The train runs Spartanburg Greenville Seneca and Anderson connections, arrives Birmingham May 16 with extra equipment and a companion trip to ease hotel arrivals. A road gang assault near Anderson is reported with a convic t in pursuit.
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Southern
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Greenvile
Seneca
Anderson
Blue Ridge Railway
Westminster
Pittsburg
Capt Billy Will Be On the Job At Pickens Reunion
Capt W B Allgood visited town for the first time in a while and said he plans to attend the Pickens old soldiers reunion on June 3. He fears this may be his last such gathering and urges all veterans to be present.
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W. B. Allgood
Pickens
Bill
Mrs Arminda Ellenburg Dies at 72 in Pickens County
Mrs Arminda Ellenburg died at her son in law Anthony Lewis home in Pickens Mill village on Monday May 1 at 72. Burial was at Secona cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Survived by three children Mrs Anthony Lewis Mrs John Galloway and Anthony Ellenburg all of Pickens county. Funeral to be preached by Rev Wm Holcombe at Eustatoe Baptist church next Sunday.
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Arminda Ellenburg
Anthony Lewis
Pickens Mill Village
Secona Cemetery
Kastatee Baptist Church
John Galloway
Anthony Ellenburg
Pickens County
Eustatoe Baptist Church
Pickens County Notes on Local Commerce and Appointments
The one cent sale at Pickens Drug Co. ended Saturday applauded by Dr Hallam as a success as part of Rexall foods advertising. The column recalls 1882 events, notes J P Cavey to deliver Adger College address, A Dwight Attaway resigns depot post for Pickens Mercantile Co, Y A Bowen opens a farm office with bulletins and tobacco samples for visitors, and the Saturday office hours invite public calls.
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Pickens Drug Co
Hallam
Rexall Foods
Pickens Sentinel
J. P. Cavey
Adger College
Walhalla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dacusville Singing Convention
Flowers
Sutherland
Easley
T. W. Russell
C. S. Bolt
M.W. Ford
G. N. Broom
Nelson Holcombe
Aiken Tribune
George B. Rodney
U.S. A
Lieut
Kynaston
Villa
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Tlas Peck
Poke Easley
Poke
Washington Hooks
Sim Flinders
Calf Ribs
Cricket Hicks
Frisby Hancock
Miss Flutie Belcher
Miss Flutie
Fit Smith
Dog Hill
Mr. Hall
Josh
Ashley
Slabtowt
B. RB. Pepper
Billy
A. Dwight Attaway
Pickens Mercantile Co
Dwight
Y. A. Bowen
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