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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
7
A farmer argues that side dressing cotton with timely plant food in May and June boosts growth, resists disease, and increases final yields. He cites examples from France and local practice, promotes specific 8-4-4 4-7-2 4-10-2 9-6 blends, and claims higher returns, faster action, and better fiber samples.
Local brief mentions residents and visitors including Jeff Welborn Easley Mrs M J Cauley route 1 Clark McWhorter Norris W B Hicks upper county Kept in town on business. Mrs Erick West Hardy Virginia visiting Mary Moore Pickens. Prof J E Swearingen state education official in town for education purposes. Jesse Morris takes post office job legacy. Anderson Phosphate and Oil Co ad read by farmers. Campaign year brings many visitors. promote town beauty. M C Smith in Racine Wisconsin for Mitchell auto agency business.
Notice to stockholders of Issaqueena Mill Central South Carolina. Meeting set for May 25 1914 at 2 p.m. to approve increasing capital stock to 315000 dollars with 100000 dollars preferred and 215000 dollars common. Resolution by board of directors dated May 6 1914.
Pickens hosts Confederate reunion in Jacksonville with veterans from the area. Mother's Day service planned at Pickens Methodist with music and sermon. Scholarships exams by President Johnson of Winthrop College will be held in Pickens next July. Local land sale limited to one tract. Dr. R F Smith of Easley buys Central lid. Confederate veteran John C Duncan dies near Easley. funeral at Duncan burying ground led by Joel H Miller. Seven month old Wesley Julian baby dies at Cross Roads. family receives community sympathy. Mrs H Julian suffers paralysis at Mt Carmel church while preparing dinner. Prof Ed H Field joins Heath Bruce Morrow Co. Willie Edens to Greenville for college. Trammell Musical Palace building being remodeled. store invites visits. Gates school closes May 8 with program and invited baskets. Speakers include E P McCravey, J C Garrett, R T Hallam. Gates school now graded. last session praised under Prof ees Welborn and Miss Addie avis.
Greenwood's horse show opened last Thursday as experts praised the entries, saying the horses are better than any exhibited heretofore.
Remedy claims to relieve cold symptoms and cure quickly without harm. It states Chamberlains Cough Remedy acts on nature s plan, aids expectoration, opens secretions, and restores health, with worldwide sale and reliable reputation. Sold by all dealers.
The Winthrop College scholarship and entrance examination will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 3 at 9 a.m. Applicants must be at least sixteen. Scholarships are worth 100 dollars with free tuition. After July 3 vacant scholarships go to those with the highest exam average if they meet award conditions. Write to President Johnson before the exam for blanks. The next session opens September 16, 1914. For more information and catalogue, address President D B Johnson Rock Hill S C.
Announcements of candidates for office in Pickens County will be accepted and printed under the above heading at a uniform rate of $5.00 each, invariably in advance. Announcements for Magistrates, $3.00.
The friends of W. S. Parsons of Liberty announce his candidacy for County Commissioner subject to Democratic voters in the coming primary. G. W. Bowen offers himself for reelection to the same county post, pending Democratic primary action.
Classified line offers 6 lbs coffee for 1.00 and 5 lbs for 1.00, 20 lbs of sues daily for 1.00, Geo D. Witt Shoes with guarantee, a full range of men’s fur hats from Stetson to 25c, and top prices paid for all produce by J. W. Hendricks.
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