This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
4
A jumble of notices cites Election Day on Tuesday November 7 with calls for law repealers and Democratic ticket support. Prohibition takes effect in Virginia November 1 while cotton prices surge with long staple and 86 cent varieties noted. References to Mexico’s gold payments, Fort Douamont, and satirical quips mingle with agricultural hopes and political commentary.
The Textile Industrial Edition of the Columbia Record is hailed as the best yet with thorough study by the editor. It includes articles on Pickens Glenwood Easley and Alice cotton mills and is seen as a lasting benefit to the state textile industry.
A sad death report states Jesse T. Jones died last Wednesday after a long illness of acute indigestion at age sixty. Dr. W A Woodruff and the community offered sympathy with visits and care. The funeral was held on the 26th at Six Mile cemetery conducted by Rev. Atkinson. his widow Licena Jones survives with two children and a brother Bill Jones of Anderson county and three sisters.
A reader report from October 29, 1916, describes a reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Lewis’s home. Guests arrived by auto, carriage, and buggy, sharing memories of local greats and kindness shaping good citizenship. A bountiful noon basket meal followed, with a long table still heavy with cake and pies.
State of South Carolina Pickens County in Common Pleas Court Etta Wright and others sue Harrison Simpson and others by a decree for sale dated September 25 1916. The sale will be to the highest bidder in front of the Pickens courthouse door.
A probate sale of about one hundred acres in Pickens County South Carolina is authorized by Judge J B Newberry. The land lies on Wolf creek near Bramlett corner and borders J B Finley estate W T Field and Reese Bowen. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash during legal hours at Pickens Court House.
Judge Newberry as Special Referee will sell at the Pickens courthouse steps on the sixth day of the month the 92.5 acre tract part of the McDow farm in Central Township Pickens County bounded by T. P. Patterson et al. with cash terms and purchaser paying papers and recording fees.
A local shop invites shoppers to inspect their fall clothing line featuring Men’s and Boys’ wear. The ad touts quality over low prices, arguing cheap options yield poor results and urging Bret Claire to drop in for selections and fitting.
A local store promotes men’s and boys’ suits in various sizes and patterns with long wearing Carhartt overalls. It highlights extensive shoe lines including Zeigler Godman and R. T. Wood & Co, with prices from two to four dollars and up, claiming high value and customer satisfaction.
A Pickens shoe retailer touts its long standing leadership in the local market with the best lines and the most complete stock. Endicott-Johnson Co. Work
A full and complete stock of staple and fancy dry goods. The largest stock in the county includes outings flannels cheviots shirtings percals and dress ginghams. Silk and woolen dress goods are offered and many items were bought before the price advance, to be sold at old prices to customers.
Fall coat suits cloaks and sport coats are offered in a large varied assortment this season with prices from 3.50 to 25.00 for coats and 5.00 to 10.00 for sport coats. Misses and children can be fitted at many price points. The ad promises strong value and urges shoppers to choose now.
I. IL Earle of Pickens announces Marle's Kidney and Bladder Remedy now on the market and seeking a U S patent. The remedy stems from his father’s years of practice and has undergone limited trials around Pielens with highly satisfactory results.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.