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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
3
Pickens items report visits by residents and guests, a crackdown on illicit whisky, political candidate announcements, church and cemetery news, and opening baseball with a 1 0 victory by the Pickens Sluggers. Also mentions Titanic tale sale and Six Mile school fundraising efforts.
A South Carolina note praises fertilizer use by farmers and records local social news. It reports a legislative act delaying county treasurer terms to July 1 following elections, with current treasurers continuing until July 1, 1913, and nominees taking office July 1, 1918.
A newspaper obituary style line reads a mother’s tribute for Perry Roper, expressing profound grief and hope of reunion after loss, with the lament “my boy was my greatest joy.”
The Central graded school's commencement will be held next week starting Sunday May 26 with a sermon by Rev. Mr. Babb of Easley. It continues May 27 with medal contests for the J N Morgan and T M Norris before Jarrett music medal, and May 28 at 10 a m with graduating exercises. The public is invited to attend all events.
Will Rosemond, next to Sentinel office, announces a fully equipped shop for blacksmithing. Services include plow sharpening, tire shrinking, horse shoeing, buggy and wagon repair, with wood and iron work available.
A new stock arrives featuring The Sinking of the Titanic, inviting readers to purchase. The notice highlights immediate availability and urges action to secure copies.
The article extols the Boy Scout organization noting its oath to duty to God and country to help others and to stay strong, alert, and morally straight. It praises Scout Master Hagood Bruce as a capable leader and urges parents to allow their boys to join for constructive use of time during school breaks.
Liberty high school hosts its annual commencement with a sermon by Dr. W S Dorsey of Johnson SC. Pupils perform Rip Van Winkle in a full auditorium as class day and graduation exercises proceed under Prof Carlisle. A ten day revival at the Methodist church ends, and Miss Irene Clarke holds a music recital at the Byrd home with about 35 guests enjoying performances and refreshments.
The May 11 1919 election in Pickens County produced a list of elected trustees for districts 1 through 56. Names cover district leaders for Cresswell Dayton Zion Flat Rock Bahama Symmes Tabor Calhoun Central Johnston Liberty Reunion Easley Mauldin Lenhardt Farr Dacusville Maynard Cedar Rock Bethlehem Roanoke Gates Long Branch Garvin Kings Palestine Six Mile Praters Wolf Creek Town Creek Pickens Glassy Mountain Mica Olga Ooleney Ambler Hagood Twelve Mile Martin Mile Creek Keowee Bethel Shady Grove Antioch Hampton Holly Springs Rock Grove Rocky Bottom Eastatoe Cane Creek Laurel Fork New Town Montvale and other districts with varying reports of completions.
Pickens Graded School will close with two days of exercises this week. Thursday night features the Fan Drill and a Toy Shop from the lower grades, followed by cantatas and a Sunflower March. Friday night includes a Humorous Recitation program and a farewell address by Dr. D. Ramsey. Public notices offer land for sale by J. R Ashmore and poultry offerings from Pickens Poultry Farm.
Probate Judge J B Newbery cites Mattie Gilliam to apply for letters of administration for Clyde Boggs estate. He requires all kin and creditors to appear at Pickens Court of Probate on June 5 1912 at 10 o clock to show cause why grant should not be issued. Dated May 17 1912 by J B Rewbars see.
Music teacher in Liberty and nearby towns for nine years is noted. Several families in Norris, Exsley, Pickens, Fayetteville, and Seneca are mentioned with visits, relatives, and little trips. Names include Mrs. T. H. Keenan, Miss Daisy Getty, Mrs. Parker Brown, Roy Gaines, Dr. C. W. Smith, Rev. J. E. Crim, Mrs. F. B. Mauldin, Miss Earnestine Rankin, Mrs. John P. Smith, Mrs. J. C. Bailey, Mrs. R. Knox, Miss Lucile Thomas, and local hosts at the Brown House.
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