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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
1
Localities report ill infant and ill residents, visits from relatives, and hospital updates. Community events include a Halloween party at the school, church circle meetings, and a large Ringling Bros show trip to Greenville with praise for trained animals. Notables include Sheriff Wm. Alexander and Rev. Ben G. Field.
Three days left for the Sentinel special offer as readers rush to submit articles. Forest City residents Mr and Mrs R E Birgerstaff visited daughter Mrs Gary Hiatt. Wolf Creek school winter term begins November 6 with teachers Elva Stewart Eula Stewart Ruby Chastain and a patron meeting on day one.
Easley resident Dr. T O Walker prepares pine lop pieces for use in a summer home in the northern county area. The work marks the start of settlements along the new highway crossing the mountains ahead of July.
In the hills about a mile west of Hageed's mill, John Reese runs a small chicken reservation. He keeps about two hundred white Leghorns noted for their beauty as they forage in the shadows of the surrounding scenery.
The Eastatee Township Singing Convention meets on the second Sunday in November at 2 p.m. at Holly Springs church. Profs. M. Cassell, J. F. Lesley and other vocalists are expected to attend.
The Bridge club enjoyed an afternoon with Mrs. N S Armstrong and a luncheon after the games. Mrs. F W Clayton had the high score. A Pickens rail road worker Mr B T Gibson fell when a wheel detached a truck injuring his leg near the cotton mill. Teachers hosted mothers at the mill school, with Halloween decor and walks by Supt. Jewell and Rev. F B Childress. Baptist revival efforts show growth with sixteen additions and ongoing meetings through Thursday night and a planned young people service. Dr Cranberry invited the school to attend. Parents and teachers urged to support outreach.
Mrs. Ada Craig Alexander advertises a quantity of corn and fodder for sale, inviting buyers to inspect and negotiate terms. The notice emphasizes available grain and forage goods and a prompt sale.
Mrs Tirzah Burdine Newbery died on October 31 1922 at age 82 after a life marked by patience mercy and kindness She left behind her daughter Miss Stella as closest survivor and bore a Confederate hospital nurse role during the Civil War born near Pickens and daughter of Rev Jno and Charlotte Burding The community mourns as the family receives heartfelt sympathy
Liberty October 24 Miss Anna Mae Davis died after a lengthy illness at age sixteen. She was the daughter of E B Davis and the sister of Arthur Davis. The funeral was at First Baptist Church with Rev C F Sims officiating and Westview Cemetery burial. The Liberty High School honored her memory with students and pallbearers of the Davis and Holder families.
The pastor invites all members to attend next Sunday for a visit by J I Walker president of the Baptist Young People Union of Central church Greenville. He will bring two carloads to speak on the union’s good for the church youth. The trip is twenty miles each way with no admission fee RB TP Mitchell
The Sentinel announces a limited subscription offer ending Saturday November 4. After that date the annual price rises to $1.50 for all readers and will not be reduced again. Readers are urged to subscribe now to lock in the lower rate.
On Sunday October 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Mr C G Hall’s residence Miss Julia Kelley wed Mr Will Hall. J Alonzo Brown served as forenoon official. The couple comes from respected families and plans a bright future. Hammett of Easley will lead Catechee Baptist Church starting November 5 at 7 p.m. Members and all are urged to attend and welcome him. The church reports a thriving Sunday school led by Superintendent Pred Garret with strong teachers and Mrs Garret assisting.
The Liberty Chamber of Commerce reports several large orchards will be planted this fall near Liberty. J F Bannister plans 590 peach trees on land a mile from town on the Liberty Easley highway. Farmers tour the Cornelia peach belt to study methods as county agent T A Bowen helps promote orchard planting.
Next Monday is expected to be the busiest shopping day in Pickens in several years, as retailers anticipate strong customer turnout and increased spending across downtown stores and malls.
The upcoming edition will feature several birthday celebrations with details on honorees and events. Readers may look for names, dates, and locations as the notices are prepared for publication.
Mrs. M. T. Nash of Crawfordsville Ga visits Miss Mary Morris this week. A ceremony at Judge Christopher’s residence on October 20 united Mrs Sarah ST Ferguson of near Calhoun with Mr J M Stone of Kansas. Mr Stone is 84. his bride is Bb.
Notice lists gin days Tuesday and Friday after November at A. D. Mann's ginnery. Destination and exact dates not specified in readable text.
On October 25 1922 about fifty guests witnessed the marriage of Miss Ella Holmes Lewis to Mr Oscar Keith of Pickens at the home of Dr. and Mrs J L Valley on Florence street. Rev R A Knox officiated as guests praised the couple and wedding gifts were displayed in the yellow and white decor. The bride wore a blue embroidered gown and flowers, the couple will reside with the Valleys after November.
Montvale, Twelve Mile, Wolf Creek, and Keowee districts announce opening dates and attendance rules. Montvale Hampton and Wolf Creek start November 6 1922 with compulsory attendance law in effect Keowee District deadline December 1 1922 urging pupil and parent presence.
The readable OCR lists honor roll names across grades from first to eleventh. Names include Frances Cantrell, Edwin Craig, Courtney Dorsey, Arthur Grevley, E D Hughes, Dennis Hunter, and many more, with multiple students per grade and several typos in spelling.
Lyell Rader describes Union Mission in Charleston as the world’s largest equipped, marking its eleventh anniversary and the opening of a new hundred thousand dollar building with 120 beds. Charleston leaders and Governor Morgan attend while Pat Withrow’s Abney Park project expands to 800 acres and a growing community on the mountainside.
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