Registration of men 21 to 30 under federal draft act
The draft registration rules require all men ages 21 to 30 to register at voting precincts on Tuesday June 5 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. under President Wilson's proclamation and the Selective Service Act. A list of questions covers identity, citizenship, occupation, dependents, marital status, race, and prior service, with an affirmation of truth. The notice notes wide impact on Pickens County households.
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Congress
Wilson
Registrars Called to Meet at Pickens Court House
A meeting of registrars under the selective draft act and proclamations by the president and South Carolina governor is called for Saturday May 26 at 10 o clock a m at Pickens court house. Registrars will be summoned by mail and must attend to be sworn in receive information registration cards and supplies. J P McCravey chairman committee to lead patrolic service.
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Ander
Congress
United States
South Carolina
Pickens Court House
J. P. McCravey
How You May Become a Member of the Conscript Army
The War Department outlines the draft process for civilians becoming soldiers. On June 5 a man registers in his precinct, then after weeks he learns if exempt or selected. If chosen, he reports, receives equipment, and is sent to a concentration camp with a right to challenge in the local federal court.
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War Department
Extra Registrars Named for June 5 Registration Day
A county committee names additional registrars at each voting precinct to cover the single day for registration on June 5. The list includes registrars for Liberty, Central, Pickens, Pickens Mill, Dacusville, Pumpkintown, Peters Creek, Mile Creek, Praters Creek, Six Mile, Calhoun, Holly Springs, Shady Grove, Julians Store, Crosswell, Pleasant Grove, Easley Mill, Glenwood Mill, Plat Rock, Antioch, Loopers Gin, Cross Plains, Isaqueena Mill, Easley Mill No 2, and other precincts with pairs of names or a single appointee.
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Hasley
DuBose
W A Robinson
Liberty
J H Brown
W S Parsons
Central
F Morgan
J H Ramseur
Pickens
M C Smith
R E Bruce
Pickens Mill
I FE Jones
Dacusville
J R Lathem
R P Thomas
Pumpkintown
A © Sutherland
J A Hendricks
Peters Creek
Ff Singleton
JJ Io Foster
Mile Creek
J J, Murphree
Sam Dalton
Praters Creek
M Bolding
J J Burroughs
Six Mile
KE Garrett
John A Roper
Calhoun
K M Holden
B F Robinson
Holly Springs
HH Chastain
Wol Edens
Shady Grove
James Winchester
Taylor Jones
Cateechee
Jolly Ff Williame
G F Nor
Julians
N Ligon
J A Julian
Alice Mill
Antioch
W Aiken
Winchestr
E L, Jones
B L Hendricks
Norris
R E Bowen
TM Garrett
Cross Plains
L J, Smith
Leigh Hunt
Isaqueena
J Tarrant
R Ramseur
Easley Mill
F F Williams
W J Parrott
The Country Church as Nation Bulwark
A church focused message extols country churches as foundational to success. It argues big country leaders hail from small towns, crediting early religious training and church attendance for character, urging readers to prioritize Sabbath worship and gratitude.
Jurors Named for June Term Court at Pickens
The Court of General Sessions will convene on the first Monday in June with Judge Tom Mauldin presiding. A medium docket is expected. Petit jurors listed include Newton, Sam H Bowen, J Frank Stephens, Claud B Ellenburg, TO Allgood, FRB Field, JH G McDaniel, RL Hames, WT Anderson, RH Satterfield, Hi C Young, W WT Nalley, Joe L Looper, WY Mulkey, John B Jameson, JH Riggins, Chaver N Keith, JT Dillard, J J Ponder, Elijah Winchester, W M Baker, Jeff D Chappell, FW Whitmire, OM Page, O D Epps, W L Crane, OL Craig, I R Moon, 5 J Watson, Si P Haley, J F Childs, Geo W Gaillard, J T Gassaway, W H Gardo, Isaac Sheriff, R B Vunnicutt.
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Court of General Sessions
Pickens
Tom
Joe Mauldin
Att Newton
Sam H Bowen
J Frank Stephens
Claud B Ellenburg
TO Allgood
Frb Field
JH G McDaniel
RL Hames
WT Anderson
RH Satterfield
Hi C Young
W WT Nalley
Joe L Looper
WY Mulkey
John B Jameson
JH Riggins
Chaver N Keith
JT Dillard
J J Ponder
Elijah Winchester
W M Baker
Jeff D Chappell
FW Whitmire
OM Page
O D Epps
W L Crane
OL Craig
I R Moon
J Watson
Si P Haley
J F Childs
Geo W Gaillard
J T Gassaway
W H Gardo
Isaac Sheriff
R B Vunnicutt
Pickens County War News Pushes Sentinel Subscription
The Pickens Sentinel urges residents to support the county paper as the Great War draws nearer, highlighting its status as official, oldest, and largest in Pickens County. Subscriptions priced at 1.50 yearly, 1.00 for eight months, and 0.50 for four months.
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Pickens County
the Sentinel
Pickens
Trial of Vernon Corbin Delayed by Measles Outbreak
Vernon Corbin’s trial in Greenville County was postponed when he contracted measles the morning of the scheduled Monday hearing. Corbin had killed John Abner Masters in Greenville county near the Pickens line in April.
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Vernon Corbin
Greeville
Corbin
John Abner Masters
Greenville County
Pickens Line
Wilson Proclaims Draft and Food War Measures
The Sentinel reports President Wilson has proclaimed the call register to June and issued a food situation proclamation. He also ordered soldiers to France. The issue highlights other major events from the past week and urges readers to learn the big news in The Sentinel.
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Wilson
the Sentinel
France
The
Sentinel
Pickens County road bond sale sparks June work start
Pickens County sells its 250000 road bond issue to Palmetto Bank of Columbia for par plus 4100 premium. Funds to be drawn in 50000 installments quarterly, first 54100. PW Patton named county engineer to oversee road work with aim to start about June 15. Topsoil road program eyed. location of first projects likely Pickens Fa sley road. Community cooperation urged for right of way and soil removal.
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Pickens County
Palmetto Bank of Columbia
Highway Commission
PW. Patton
Read
Greenville County
Pickens-Fasley
Commission
PF. Banister
C. 16. Robinson
Newsy Notes From The Coloney Section
A.J. Edens returned from a Birmingham business trip. Lois Crenshaw will study music while staying with her sister in Liberty. Mrs. J.C. Alexander of Pickens visits her sister in Greenville. Mrs Warrior King of Asheville visits her mother Sallie Jones. Calvin Keith and family of near Pickens visit Mrs J.D. Keith who remains seriously ill. Mae Jones and Jessie B. Edens visit Greenville. Geraldine Jones and Harold Jones spend weekend with grandparents W. B. and Mrs. Jones. Prue Hendrix of Demorest Georgia home for summer. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lb. Craig Ada Craig and Frank Alexander were briefly here en route from Holly Springs. Miley Lynch, formerly ill, now improving at home with his parents. Elizabeth Mauldin of Eusley visits Sutherland family.
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J. C. Alexander
Pickens
W. F. Mendrix
Warrior King
Asheville
Sallie Jones
Calvin Keith
Near Pickens
J.D.M. Keith
Mae Jones
Jessie B. Edens
Greenville
Geraldine Jones
Harold
Easley
W. B. Jones
Prue Hendrix
Piedmont College
Demorest
Sam Lb. Craig
Ada Craig
Frank I. Alexander
Anderson
Holly Springs
Miley Lynch
Hasley
Hf. H. Lynch
Elizabeth Mauldin
Eusley
Sutherland
Weekend Guests Visit in Seabiar Rock Area
Edward Robins and sister Miss Kate join Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart as weekend hosts. Ruth Hendrix returns from teaching in Aiken. Charlie Cobb stays with Argus Looper. Easley visits include John Anthony and family with Mrs Hendrix. Sim Hendrix at Bill Williams. John A. Robinson and brother visit Mrs B H Williams. Duff Wilson visits Day family in Dayton. Paul Farmer in Anderson. Lee Singleton and brother visit grandmother Mrs Duckworth in Easley. Will Phillips stays with parents in Greenville. J T Mauldin and daughter visit Joel H Miller. Mrs McD Farmer hosts visitors Rob Dilworth and Tooper.
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Edward Robins
Kate
Miss Billingsly
Greenville
J. W. Stewart
Ruth Hendrix
Aiken County
Charlie Cobb
Argus Looper
John Anthony
Hendrix
Easley
Sim Hendrix
Bill Williams
John A. Robinson
B. H. Williams
Duff Wilson
Paul Farmer
Anderson
Lee Singleton
Duckworth
Will Phillips
Pink Phillips
J.T. Mauldin
Joel H. Miller
Ladies of Pickens Seek Help For Old Soldiers
Women of Pickens urged to assist veterans by contacting Mrs. T. J. Mauldin on June 2 to learn how they can help with the happy program for old soldiers.
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Pickens
T. J. Mauldin
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