Pickens High School Commencement to Be Held May 29
Commencement exercises at Pickens High School will occur in the auditorium Monday evening May 29 at 8 30. Dr W S Currell president of the University of South Carolina will deliver the address. On May 28 Dr David M Ramsay of Greenville will preach the baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church. Fifteen graduates are listed six young men and nine young women with class motto Not at the top climbing and class colors purple and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens High School
W.8. Currell
Columbia
University of South Carolina
David M. Ramsay
Greenville
Methodist Church
Glennie Attaway
Louise Gravely
Marie Freeman
Sallie Griffin
Emma Herd
Ina. McFadden
Grace Porter
Bessie Robertson
Mira Stewart
Messrs
Hanselle Bivens
Charles Curtis
A. J. Boggs, Jr
Ralph Hester
B. F. M cDaniel
Vaughn Inabinet
Pickens County Gold Mine Report Signals Rich Ore
The state chemist reports ore from the Pickens County property of Mr. G. A. Ellis and associates showing over 84 dollars in gold per ton. The tonnage in sight appears enormous and mining operations are expected to start soon as Ellis partners with a party that recently acquired a large mining acreage after the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickensounty
G. A. Ellis
Ellis
Miss Keith Resigns as Miss Clarice Keith at Local Exchange
Miss Clarice Keith, efficient operator at the Greenville Easley exchange for six years, resigns effective June 1 after three years as chief operator. She will join Pickens Mill to assist with office book work. company seeks to retain her but she leaves due to new opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Keith
Telephone Company
Greenville
Easley
Pickens Mill
Harris Man Cleared After Poisoning Suspicion
Mr. Harris of near Liberty was released from Pickens jail after weeks in confinement on suspicion of poisoning his wife Mrs. Margaret Harris who died and was buried at Griffin cemetery two months ago. The stomach was sent to Clemson College for analysis and Clemson chief chemist Brackath reported no poison found. The coroner's jury exonerated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Harris
Near Liberty
Pickens
Margaret Harris
Griffin Cemetery
Clemson College
R. N M. Brackath
Clemson
Sabbath School at Ambler Sees Strong Attendance
Dear Sentinel notes a pleasant evening at Ambler Sabbath school held in a rural building with 75 to 100 attendees. They show interest in lessons and singing, and anticipate the Pickens township singing convention on the fourth Sabbath in May.
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Sentinel
Rditer
Ambler
Bro
Hiatt
Pickens Township
Mrs Rachel Hinton Owen Dies After Illness In Liberty
Mrs Rachel Hinton Owen born June 3 1850 died May 14 1916 at her Liberty home after paralysis struck Sunday while returning from Easley visit with grandchildren Ola and Edgar Nelson. Survived by C O Nelson Belton and Mrs P L Louis Six Mile, plus several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at five o clock from the home with Rev G H Hodges interment Westview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Hinton Owen
Liberty
Miss Ola
Edfar Nelson
Easley
W. T. Owen
C. O. Nelson
Belton
Ola
Eagar Nelson
Owen
Liberty First Baptist Church
Ocones County
G. H. Hodges
Methodist Church
Westview Cemetery
Dry weather and crop concerns on Pickens Route 3 report
The report notes dry weather hurting corn and cotton with rain needed for crops to come up. A May Antioch meeting drew a large crowd and the Lord's Supper was observed. Churchgoers from the area attended Six Mile services and Ray Lynch joined Sunday school at Mountain Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch
Six Mile
Mt Pisgah hosts second Sunday services with pastor’s anniversary
Report from Mt. Pisgah notes many Pickens county residents attend the second Sunday services. Rev J Dean Chan, a famed mountain preacher, preached both days to large attentive congregations. Memorial Day was observed with decorated graves and a donation purse of twenty four dollars given to the pastor, in appreciation of his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Mt. Piscah
J. Dean Chan
Greenville County
Brother Crain
Heth
Mt. Pisgah
Protracted Meeting Closes at Methodist Church
The protracted meeting at the Methodist church closed last Wednesday night. Rev. A. E. Holler of Greenville preached most of the sermons. He is described as an earnest gospel preacher and his efforts yielded much benefit. Pastor Wigstins will feel the good work from the meeting. H. I. Parsons and daughter Ruth provided music during the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Holler
Greenville
Wigstins
H. I. Parsons
Ruth
Hogwallow News Ponders Patents And Local Happenings
Local notes recount silly patent musings about Miss Belcher, Rye Straw store pivot to cash sales angering customers, and a playful slate of Tickville events. Cricket Hicks shines as a sprinter while Miss Hostetter Hocks solos at Hog Ford church. A balloon ride is teased, and the Excelsior Fiddling Band praises its Ladies Aid performance. Columbus Alsop retrieves a missing bass bow as townsfolk enjoy small-town gossip and minor accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricket. Hicks
Miss Hostetter Hocks
Hog Ford
Cricket
Congressional Candidates For South Carolina Third District
Announcements by several individuals declare candidacy for Congress in South Carolina's Third District. Names include Joan A. Horton A H Dagnall and Henry C Tillman, all pledging to follow Democratic party rules and primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Joan A. Horton
Harris Declares Candidacy for Solicitor Thirteenth Circuit
J. Respr. Marin announces candidacy for Solicitor of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit subject to Democratic primary results and pledges to abide by the nominating outcome. Jnc. M. Daniel and H. Harris also announce runs for the same Solicitor post with primary rules noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
J. Respr. Marin
Same
Jnc
M. Daniel
Mann and Cox Enter Democratic Primary for House
W Clarence Mann announces for the House under Democratic primary rules. W H Cox also enters as a candidate from Pickens County. Platform opposes child labor law and compulsory education while seeking state control of guano to protect farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clarence Mann
House of Representatives
Pickens County
W.H. Cox
Raz Barlow Returns From Washington Report
Raz Barlow chats with Congressman Aiken on a Washington street and reports that locals are discussing politics and newspaper coverage. He notes Aiken is busy in office and that a secretary handles writing for constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raz Barlow
Washington
Hogwallow
D. C
Congressman Aiken
Washingston
Aiken
Mr. A
Raz
Candidate pledge for Pickens County Clerk of Court election
J L Bout declares candidacy for Pickens County Clerk of Court under Democratic party rules and pledges to abide by the primary result and support the nominees. B T McDaniel joins as signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Democratic Party
J. L. Bout
Same
B. T. McDaniel
Pickens County Seeks Democratic Primary Superintendent Candidate
Richound is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary rules. C. J. Craig and W.3 Richound are referenced in connection with the race. Ernest Porter has not accepted a position with A. C. Gravley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Townes
Pickens County
van Clayton
C. J. Craig
W.3
Richound
Ernest Porter
A.C. Gravley
Politician speaks on bills and local land plans in Pickens
In a chatty exchange, Mr A criticizes recurring pension bill proposals and notes plans to create an artillery park and rifle range on government land in Pickens County, while Raz questions government ownership of local land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mloteher Henstep
Steenth
Mr. A
Pickens
Pickens County
Dots From Ambler Community Notes on Farm Dry Spell and Local Visits
The Ambler region faces a continuing drought with crops mostly planted but not yet sprouted. Sundays draw larger crowds to the live Sunday school, while visitors and locals like Mr S P Freeman and the Smiths visit neighbors. Several families report illnesses and recoveries, including pneumonia and bronchitis, with many children affected by whooping cough. neighbors share updates from Pickens to Pelzer and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Freeman
Near Pickens
Drs. Valley
Bob
Milton Pace
Frank Day
Bertran Day
J. FE. Day
Lucile Craig
Susie Smith
Jeff Arnold
Croswell
Griffin
H. Brown
Henry Jones
J. B. Jones
Mnon
W. J. Hendricks
Ivy
W. M. Brown
N. M. Crate
Pickens
C. Lt. Graig
Will Keith
J.a.brown
Pelzer
Cedar Rock News Items and Obituary From Keowee Courier
Sunday gatherings include Mr and Mrs Robi Anthony of Pickens visiting Addie Anthony of Greenville and relatives in Birmingham and Bessemer Alabama. Obituary notes the death of Pete Chapman at 60 years old, Confederate veteran, longtime Oconee resident, survived by several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anthony
Robi. Anthony
Pickens
Addie Anthony
Greenville
Mac. D. Palmer
Birmingham
Bessemer
Ala
J. W.A. Elland
Princeton
S. CL
Joeel. Miller
Grady Williams
Jim Wyatt and Son
Williams
Family
W. O B. Porter
Weldon Jones
Mylan Norris
Addie Julian
Wyatt O'Dell
Hf. D. Singleton
Jack Reeves
Maude
Cedar Rock
Inoch C
Pete) Chapman
Salem
Chapman
5. C
Oconee
Keowee
Mauldin School Contest Winners Chosen
Seventeen contestants at Mauldin School near Easley competed for a ring and medal in a speaking contest last Friday night. Miss Lois Stansell won the ring and Miss Estelle Stansell the gold medal. sisters both. Second place in the ring went to Miss Beryl Couch and Miss Bernice Couch won second in the medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauldin School
Easley
Lois Stansell
Estelle Stansell
Beryl Couch
Bernice Couch
Alma Garrett
Pelzer
Grace Mauldin
J. B. Robinson
W.T. Dory
S. W. Stansell
Glenwood Mill Wedding Bells Ring at M E Parsonage
From Glenwood Mill Mr Riley Forster and Miss Effie Burgn of Glenwood were married yesterday at the M E parsonage by Rev J D Holler. The M E church will soon be under construction. A series of meetings begins in May with Rev Willis of Six Mile preaching. Duke Stansell has recovered the use of his Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Riley Forster
Eftie Burng
Glenwood
M. E. Parsonage
J. D. Holler
M. FE
Six Mile
Duke Stansell
How the Money Was Spent at Pickens Graded School
Itemized record shows receipts and expenditures from the past session at Pickens graded school. High School under Miss Ruby Baker and Prof. Melton lists receipts of $11 18 for auditorium repairs and supplies including crepe paper. Sixth and Seventh grades show $10.58 on hand to carry forward. Miss Ada Craig reports $5 59 for shades and caleimine, with various room items like passepartout, pans, soap, bucket, and tools. Total details include Third Fourth grade with Miss Nellie Grandy and Second grade under Miss Belle Yougrue, listing shades, caleimine, pipe components for stove, green paint, picture materials, and framed class pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Melton
Ruby Baker
Ada Craig
F Prater
Nellie Grandy
Central Town Council Elected on Air Line Rail Road
In Pickens Sentinel 1876 report the Dry ticket won the election last Monday. Intendent D. Bradley and wardens W. A. Lesley John L. Thornley Alonzo M. Polyer and W. T. Mc Pall were chosen. Central elected J. C. Eaton as Intendent and wardens J. H. Gaines P. A. Keys H. C. Shirley and H. D. Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Islé
D. Bradley
W. A. Lesley
John L. Thornley
Alonzo M. Polyer
W.T. McPall
Central
Air Line
J. C. Eaton
J. H. Gaines
P. A. Keys
H. C. Shirley
H. D. Rowland
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Ickens County
Miss Keith Designs
Mr. Harris Released
Mrs
Ray Lynch
Mountain Grove
Maggie Holder
Fron
Oconee County
Laura Winchester
J.W. Winchester
McDaniel
Valhalla
Uscne Jerr
Hogwallow News
Idney Hooks
Miss Flutier Belcher
Slim Pickens
Gander Creek
Cricket Hicks
Tickville
Fit Smith
Columbus Alsop
Excelsior Fiddling Band
Ladies’ Aid
Miss Gondola Henstep
A. H. Dagnall
Hennry C. Tillman
H. H. Harris
U. S. Stewart
W. Anderson Looper
Tam
Ouar T. Hinton
Cedar. Rock News
Mauldin
Glenwood Mill
Vesta
Ashmore
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