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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
5
The firm announces its summer footwear stock is the most complete and handsome yet, with a sole focus on shoes and shoe fitting. Sales staff study footwear to ensure correct buys and proper fit, inviting customers to find shoes that suit feet and offer honest values and courteous treatment to a growing Pickens county clientele.
The Easley Progress notes the death of an infant daughter born on the 8th, buried at Enon church cemetery. It reports the Easley graded school baccalaureate on May 21 in the school auditorium by Prof. R O Lawton. Also listed are the death of Ben T Durham of Dalton Ga from rheumatism of the heart and Eliphus C Sanders after a brief illness, with details on survivors and interment in Liberty.
The Pickens Railroad Co announces new policy requiring payment before delivery for all freight and express, with endorsed Bills of Lading, one-cent revenue stamps on receipts, and agent accountability. Merchants urged to cooperate and follow the rules to ensure smooth service and avoid agent dismissal.
The exam for vacant scholarships and new student admission at Winthrop College is set for Friday July 7 at 9 A M at the county courthouse. Applicants must be at least sixteen. Scholarships worth 100 dollars plus free tuition. awards go to top averages if conditions met. Write to President Johnson for exam blanks. next session starts September 20 1916.
Miss Mattie Griffin, who had been teaching in Saluda county, returned to her home Wednesday, delighting her many friends with her arrival.
A letter from D A Coover of Hendersonville North Carolina renews his Sentinel subscription for one year after expired terms. He mentions reading about his former hometown Pickens County and expresses sympathy for friends such as Major Lynch and Captain Herd, noting life’s unpredictability and a hopeful sense of reunion.
The Liberty Township Singing convention will meet at Rice's Creek Baptist Church on the third Sunday in May. All are asked to bring song books and well-filled baskets. Sam Riggins is Director and Treasurer.
Notice to old soldiers widows entitled to pension under the special act. Present county claim signed and probated to W L Atheny clerk Folger Thornley Co store Pickens SC. Debtors creditors must prove claims against Roland Chastain estate by May 25 1916 or be barred. Administrator M F Hestmr requests payment by the same date.
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