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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
5
Six Mile Academy opened September 4 with the largest attendance in its history. Twenty eight students board in the dormitories, the highest number ever. The school emphasizes character and thorough work, with nine students studying for the ministry and regular prayer services each evening.
Grace Methodist Episcopal church of Pickens South Carolina records three years of faithful service by Rev Lemuel E Wiggins including pastoral care, visits, and community influence. The resolutions also commend Mrs Wiggins for her support and send a copy to the pastor. November 5 1916.
This week recalls the first burial at Griffin church near Ickens a drowned boy from ninety six years ago and the death of his father Rev. L Nathan Davis aged eighty six. The Grace Methodist fourth quarterly conference elected officers including Stewards Mauldin Bivens Carey Thornley McFall Roark Alexander and Trustees Maulin Mauldin Harris Bruce Bivens Carey Jr. Ellis Jones and Bowen named superintendent. Griffin Lusk and wife of Greenville spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. J L C Thompson and sons visited Mt Carmel relatives. Mrs. Jesse Morris and Viola Hendricks visited their parents W F Hendricks Oolenoy.
Pickens residents lament the approach of winter as shoe costs rise, reflecting strained budgets and local concern over affordability. The brief notes general worry but provides no specific figures or official statements.
The Tugaloo Tribune notes the state fair costs raise revenue, arguing visitors pay for beds to sleep, with profits implied from overnight lodging. The piece highlights the financial burden on attendees.
E. P. McCravey of Pickens contemplates a bid for lieutenant governor in 1918. The article notes he has yet to decide and urges patience as he considers the possibility.
A Pickens County Singing convention announces time and place for the next gathering, giving residents a chance to attend. The notice emphasizes community participation and continued local tradition.
A 70 year old farmer from Vestal Centre New York says a bout of grippe left him weak until Vinol improved his health. He reports he can work a full day again and his wife also benefited from Vinol for a run down condition. Pickens Drug Co or other South Carolina druggists promoted Vinol.
Honor roll list for Pickens High School includes students across grades from first to tenth. Notable entries include Frederica Hallam Virginia Lewis Eleanor Mauldin Quinton Porter Annie Mae Stewart Fant Thornley Eugene Alexander Linnie Cantrell Beatrice Edens Wyatt Stewart Margaret Bivens Ruth Gravely Daisy Bivens Ellen Freeman Mable Finney Helen Griffin Louise Hutchings Athalie Hallam Loucile Harris Lois Hames Artie Hughes Patti Porter Essie Stewart Mary Maude Stewart L. C. Craig Ben LaBoon Francia Cox Willard Edens Nannie Morris Donald Roark Theo Stevenson Edna Willis Eula Stewart Janie Holder Melenee Thornley Agnes Edens Annie Gravely Frank Keith and the Griffin brothers R. E. Yongue W. T Griffin B M Griffin spent weekend with families at Pickens while building a large dwelling at Sandy Springs.
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