Blease Followers Denounce Manning Over War Offenses
A May 14 Columbia dispatch reports Cole L. Blease leading a 300 member meeting denouncing Governor Manning for regimental favoritism and blocking a third South Carolina regiment. A five member committee will press war secretary on perceived neglect and conscription issues.
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Columbia
Manning
Reform Party
South Carolina
Washington
Cole L. Blease
W A. Stuckey
Lee
E. R. Buckingham
Aiken
Olin Lawler
Georgetown
James P. Carey, Jr
Pickens
Secretary of War
Blease
Germany
Fort Oglethorpe
Albho
James DP. Grace
Charleston American
Congress
Wilson
Dominick Supports War Stance in Conscription Vote
In Washington on May 12, Representative Fred H. Dominick of the Third district backed a motion to recommit the conscription bill to the conference with volunteer provisions but faced weak backing from the South Carolina delegation. Dominick opposed the war with Germany and conscription, staying true to his prior record.
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Washington
Fred H. Dominick
South Carolina
Dominick
Germany
Notice to Return Sentinel File Copies
The Pickens Sentinel announces a strict rule: no file copies may be taken from the office hereafter. Earlier, staff allowed borrowing but several copies were not returned, prompting this final policy.
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Sentinel
THE
Pickens Sentinel
Shortage Found In Treasurer's Office
State Auditor Bradley found a several thousand dollar shortage in Pickens County treasurer's books last week. The exact amount will be clarified after rechecking. Bondsmen will cover the loss, and Treasurer T. H. Stewart and his bondsmen work to satisfy claims. Stewart's son in law Willie Edens is involved. bondsmen include J. M. Stewart, J. McD. Bruce, and I. M. Mauldin.
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Bradley
Pickens County
T. H. Stewart
Stewart
Willie Edens
Edens
J. M. Stewart
J. McD. Bruce
I. M. Mauldin
Porter-Davis Wedding at Porter Residence
Homer Davis and Mamie Porter wed at J. Clayton Porter’s home on Sunday afternoon May 13. Mamie Porter, Montvale native, is popular. Homer Davis, youngest son of E. N. Davis, a county farmer and W. M. Hagood farm superintendent. Ceremony by M. F. Hester, N. P. Guests drove to the groom’s father’s home for a lavish reception with abundant cake and other treats.
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J. Clayton Porter
Homer Davis
Mamie Porter
M. F. Hester
N. P
Parker Porter marriage a surprise in Easley
Misa Myra Parker and James A. Porter of Liberty wed at Rev. D. W. Hiatt residence Easley on Wednesday afternoon May 9. Parker is daughter of Mrs. Nannie K. Parker proprietor of Parker House Liberty. Porter is a Liberty barber and brother of A. S. Porter of Hichens. The couple receive many well wishes.
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D. W. Hiatt
Easley
Misa Myra Parker
James A. Porter
Liberty
Nannie K. Parker
Parker House At
Porter
Ile
A. S. Porter
Hichens
Miss Addie McWhorter Weds Willie Richbourg in Liberty
Surprise ceremony at the McWhorter home unites Miss Addie McWhorter and Mr. Willie Richbourg. The May 9 wedding, delayed by his military call, featured Mendelssohn’s march and music by Claire Richbourg, with Rev. J. C. Bailey officiating. The bride, praised for her music, and the groom a Donalds high school superintendent, now heads to military service.
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Liberty
Addie McWhorter
Willie Richbourg
B. W. McWhorter
Richbourg
Mendelssohn
Claire Richbourg
J. C. Bailey
Best
Sellars
Donalds
Mary Ada Craig to Wed Frank Alexander in June
Mrs R M Craig of Pickens announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Mary Ada to Frank F Alexander of Anderson. The wedding is set for June. Helpers are asked to aid church grounds cleanup at Holly Springs next Friday afternoon May 18 with suitable tools. Watermelon and cantaloupe seed available at Keowee Pharmacy.
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R. M. Craig
Pickens
Mary Ada
Frank F. Alexander
Anderson
Holly Springs
Crowd the Front Pews Go to Church Ad Campaign
A vintage exhortation urges church attendance with bold messages. It promotes front pews, common sense strength, and business links to church life. The piece stresses spiritual and material rewards, family example, and societal happiness tied to regular worship.
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Churcil
PHI Church
Pickens Sentinel warns of Pickens County war effort
The Pickens Sentinel urges readers to stay informed as Pickens County men join the army and Uncle Sam drafts from many communities. It stresses the paper as official county publication and offers subscriptions at 1.50 yearly, 1.00 for eight months, or 0.50 for four months.
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Pickens County
Sam
the Sentinel
Pickens
Sentinel
Chance to Volunteer Before Conscription
First Lieutenant Clayton M. Dockins of the South Carolina National Guard spoke in Pickens and Easley to recruit the First Regiment for full war strength. He urges local men to enlist now to stay among South Carolinians and officers, with enlistments lasting for the duration of the war. Apply at Camp Blythe in Greenville city park.
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Clayton M. Dockins
Co. C
Pickens
South Carolina Guard
War Department
Dockins
Easley
National Guard
Roanoke School Closing Recital May 22 Event
A girls recitation contest for a medal and other exercises by young children will close Roanoke school on the evening of May 22 starting at 7 o clock. The public is cordially invited and admission is 10 cents.
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Roanoke School
Pickens Singing Convention at Pickens Baptist Church
The Pickens Township Singing Convention meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday in May with Professors R M Bolding S N Bolding and A J Rampey and a Greenville ladies quartet. All invited to hear the visiting singers and attend the morning service at 11. Bring Hosannas and Praise Divine. R L Henderson Pres.
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Pickens Township
Pickens Baptist Church
R. M
S. N. Bolding
A. J. Rampey
Greenville
R. L. Henderson
Pickens School News Highlights May Commencement
Miss Pearl Hester from the ninth grade visited Greenville on Monday. Seventh through tenth grade essays on Alcohol and the Body and Pickens County From Colonial Times were submitted. Miss Isadora Williams to study at Battle Creek Sanitarium June 4 for government work training. Medals for Piedmont and State athletic meets awarded at chapel. Final exams begin next week with Rev Edward R Mason to preach May 27 at Grace Methodist and Gen M N Bonham giving the graduation address May 28 at 8 p.m. Class roll listed.
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Pearl Hester
Greenville
Eifth
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Pickens County
Isadora Williams
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Battle Creek
Mich
Lurlene Lathem
Edward R. Mason
Grace Methodist Church
M. N. Bonham
Anderson
Margaret Aiken
Bertha Cantrell
Raymond Cox
Harrison Itchens
Joe Frank Freeman
Steen Looper
Ella Lewis
Taylor O'Dell
Annie Gravely
Frank Keith
Florence Stewart
Ethel Stewart
Charlie Yongue
Tremendous turnout at Mt. Pisgah services in Anderson county
A large crowd filled Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Anderson county on both Saturday and Sunday. Rev. J. H. Danner and Rev. H. K. Williams spoke Saturday, with Williams delivering the Sunday morning sermon. In the afternoon Rev. D. W. Hiatt spoke briefly at the unveiling of a W. O. W. monument as singers from Pickens and Anderson performed throughout the day.
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Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Anderson County
J. H. Danner
H. K. Williams
Mr. Williams
D. W. Hiatt
Pickens
Anderson
Canning pamphlets offered by U S Government at Sentinel
The U S Government has sent a large supply of pamphlets on home canning fruits vegetables and tomatoes. The Sentinel office will give one of each pamphlet to the first callers while they last. The guides explain the best methods to can and preserve foods at home and are described as valuable. Call to obtain copies.
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U. S
The
Sentinel
The Sentinel Introduces Three-Column World News Feature
The Sentinel launches a three column world news feature summarizing global happenings in compact paragraphs. The aim is to provide readers a quick glimpse of events worldwide while offering additional value and profit potential for the busy reader.
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the Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Sentinel Honor Roll and New Subscribers Acknowledged
The Sentinel lists renewals for JT Porter CC Allgood JB Bearden Dr J L Bolt LIT Smith EVP McCravey Ford W Williams JW Abercrombie J Morgan JK Lathem WIF Hendricks Mrs Sue Craig Fred H Dominick. New subscribers include A Martin LB Jennings Mrs File Smith DB Satterfield. We thank you.
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JT Porter
CC Allgood
JB Bearden
J L Bolt
Lit Smith
Evp McCravey
Ford W Williams
JW Abercrombie
J Morgan
JK Lathem
Wif Hendricks
Mrs Sue Craig
Fred H Dominick
A Martin
LB Jennings
File Smith
DB Satterfield
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