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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
4
A reader from Lincolnton Ga recalls meeting Mr W J Bowen in 1881 and praises his steady character and kindness. He could not attend the funeral due to distance and asks space to place a simple forget me not on the grave in tribute. He recalls forty one years of acquaintance and hopes to someday reconnect with former friends.
The Sentinel notes a respectful closing from Hovey Jones of Mars Hill College Marys IlI North Carolina addressed to its readers. The message affirms cordial regard and scholarly regard for the newspaper's audience.
The Basley Democratic Club ladies express strong approval of Rev. Dw Hiatt's resolutions at the Pickens County Democratic Convention. They call for harsher punishment of whiskey sellers and drinkers, urge compassionate care for drinkers, and envision a future where the Cove's influence fades. The group also reflects on their convention experience and ongoing Democratic aims.
Candidates' cards note J G Leopard seeks State Senator seat from Pickens County. R A Hudson announces for Probate Judge. Mastier s announces for County Commissioner. All run under Democratic primary rules.
The Western District of South Carolina notes that on April 29 1922 bankrupt C D Lodge Store applied for discharge from all debts. A hearing is set for May 29 at 11 o'clock in Greenville to show cause why the petition should not be granted with any objections from editors or other interested parties.
The Sentinel notes Pickens boys discussing education in South Carolina, praising Mars Hill College and stronger sectional schools. It highlights North Carolina examples of consolidating weak districts, improving graded schools, and transporting edge-area children. It also mentions a legal notice in Pickens County regarding a common pleas case with O Dell et al. as plaintiffs.
The Southern Railway System issues ticket and travel details for Jacksonville departures on May 13 1922 with return by midnight May 22. Special trains from Anderson Spartanburg and Columbia South Carolina regions operate with one way and round trip fares. Consolidation and reservations handled by Cotner District Passenger, Spartanburg South Carolina.
A signed notice bars all persons from hunting fishing cutting timber or trespassing on the land of W. H. C. Rice M. A. Albertson and F. T. Hooper under full penalty of the law.
An assortment of classified notices and advertisements from a historical page offering Watkins products distribution, farm plants for sale in Baxley and Lancaster, engines and thrashers for trade, sales jobs with no experience required, Atlas truck for sale, Porto Rico potato plants for shipment, real estate services in Pickens county, and coffee roasting claim. Names include J. R. Watkins Co., McConnan & Company, W. T. Looper, John Chapman, G. J. Derrick, and Sk. L. Henderson.
The regular annual meeting of the Pickens Building and Loan Association stockholders will be held in the Court House on Tuesday May 16 1922 at 6 o clock p m. Frank McFall See and Treas. Something Special in Shirts The 200 and 250 grade now 100. Folger Hendricks and Co.
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