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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
4
A stream of humorous and opinion items from an Anderson area paper discusses war talk and politics, local notices and characters. It mentions Roosevelt and Wilson in wartime context, Mothers and Fathers Days, gas plants, and a quip about virgins and oil. The Gaffney Ledger shifts to thrice weekly publication, and a weekly riddle closes the column.
A playful quatrain mocks a Democratic forecaster who supposedly serves weather suited for January while May arrives, highlighting a quirky, creative take on politics and climate.
Local readers urge establishment of express and telegraph services in Pickens and surrounding country disputing perceived discrimination. Citizens aim to generate momentum and expect news soon, with emphasis on community involvement and regional access.
A light local note from Aiken Journal and Review about fresh English peas harvested in a patriotic garden, with a casual shout asking “What ya gat Gary?” reflecting neighborly chatter.
The Pickens Sentinel quotes Anderson Mail noting that the best system of beekeeping is not to loan them. The brief remark emphasizes prudent hive management and resource sharing.
The Pickens Sentinel has shown ongoing coverage over the past two weeks suggesting local attention to a HunGary matter with growing public interest and commentary.
In Greenville News coverage, Gary Hiatt of The Pickens Sentinel demonstrates preparedness amid conscription claims by presenting two witnesses confirming his age over 50.
Delegates from every county in the state attend the Sunday school convention in Spartanburg next week, though Pickens may be absent due to the lack of Sunday schools in the county.
At press time this afternoon neither Gary Hiatt of Pickens nor Jimmy Archer of Jasper had registered as delegates at the Sunday school convention in Spartanburg.
R. E. Chastain killed a four and a half foot black rattlesnake with ten rattles near Table Rock on April 21. The Pickens Sentinel notes the snake’s rarity and early appearance, while the Greenville News jokes about local snakes and county stereotypes after drinking.
Gaffney Ledger recalls a Thursday fish fry drawing names like Cole Rian McKizsick Joe Sparks and Wigfall Cheatham. The note lists dozens of “good fellows” including Privates Gary Hiatt Charley Heron Harold Booker Bill Banks and others, imagining their presence easing wartime burdens.
In Pickens County South Carolina Farmers Bank of Central as plaintiff will sell at public auction for cash the 26 acre tract in Central township joining Elisha Kelly Taylor Stewart E. E. Kelly described as conveyed from E. Kelly. The sale is by decretal order dated February 1917 by Judge Mendel L. Smith and occurs on the tenth of the month at Pickens Court House hours of sale. If the buyer fails to comply within one hour the property will be resold at buyer’s risk and expense.
Notice shows Garvin School District No 24 voters will decide by election on May 19 1917 at the school house whether to levy an additional 112 mills. Trustees appointed as election managers to conduct the vote under general statutes. R T Hallum secretary and chairman.
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