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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

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Local Social News From Liberty and Pickens Areas

Liberty residents and visitors are noted with social calls visits to relatives and friends in Liberty Pickens Mas ley Mas ley names appear, with a string of small gatherings and events. Mrs Chamblin attends State Missionary Union convention in Anderson. Keowee Chapter U D C visits Pickens. B Y P U hosts a social. 30 members attended. Local motorists attend Atlanta auto show. Thanksgiving reflections close the notes.

Ola Morgang Pickens Liberty W. M. Walker Hinkle Eugene Thomas Myrtie Freeman Masley Allie Belle Crane L. Chamblin Anderson Woman’s Missionary Union Keowee U. D.C R.T. Stewart Messrs Hubert Watkins Clarence McWhorter Walter Stewart Atlanta Rouge Bik Miss

Aiken Resigns From Internal Revenue Service

Deputy Collector Gus Aiken resigns after 26 years of service. Renowned for his strict enforcement, Aiken helped curb whiskey production in Pickens county with Constable LaBoon. No successor named yet as of the report.

HH. A Gus) Aiken Internal Revenue Department Aiken Greenville Pickens County LaBoon

Prices Going Down Goods Going Out

P. M. Cate announces price reductions and inventory clearance as goods depart store shelves. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of discounts on assorted merchandise while supplies last.

P. M. Cate

Easley Town News Notes Gambling Debate and Growth

The Easley columns condemn the carnival as licensed gambling and call for stricter limits while noting town growth with new brick buildings. Local visits include Mrs. Tate and sons from Norris and Mrs. McCravey at the W M A in Anderson. Rev J D Holler plans conference year transfer. 41 new Baptist church members welcomed at Glenwood. A trolley line to Abbeville via Anderson is discussed.

Easley N. W. Tate Walter Thomas Norris P. McCravey Anderson Frank Smith Cross Roads J. D. Holler M. E Rock Hill Holler Piedmont Baptist Union Joseph I. Leach Hasley Abbeville James P. Carey, Jr Pickens Fellowship of the Baptist Church Glenwood D. W. Hiatt

Revenue officers destroy two copper stills in county raid

Two large copper stills were destroyed last Wednesday and Thursday in Cane Creek and Horsepasture by officers Aiken, Alexander and LaBoon. About 3,500 gallons of beer were also destroyed and Epps Robinson was arrested at a still in operation in Horsepasture. He was bound over to Federal court by Commissioner Hagoud.

Cane Creek Aiken, Alexander LaBoon Epps Robinson Hagoud

Box Supper at Dacusville Aids School Piano Fund

A box supper will be held at the Dacusville school auditorium on Thanksgiving night November 27 to raise funds for paying the school piano. Married ladies and young girls should bring boxes. their boxes will be sold separately. Everyone is invited to attend and support the cause.

Dacusville School

Pickens County Tax Payers Remit State Income Tax

Local records show Pickens county men paying state income tax totaling 117.40. Individuals listed include J. McD. Bruce in Pickens paying 8, Jas. P. Carey 25, W. M. Hagood 40 in Hasley, J. T. Lathem Easley, R. F. Len hardt Rasley 10, Maul din 5.40 in Pickens, yp M. Norris Norris 7, and Dr. R. F. Smith Kasley 12.

Pickens County J. McD. Bruce Pickens Jas. P. Carey W. M. Hagood Hasley J. T. Lathem Easley R. F. Lenhardt Rasley M. Mauldin M. Norris Norris R. F. Smith Kasley

Night of Terror and Croup Remedy Promotion

A mother endures a fearful night as a child chokes with croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a certain cure and urged to be kept at hand. The notice also reports the engagement of Mr. W. Thomas Hughey and Miss Cora Waddell of George's Creek, noting their popularity and well wishes.

Chamberlain W. Thomas Hughey Cora Waddell George’s Creek

Miss Ressa Looper Dies in Greenville at 41

Miss Ressa Looper died at her mother’s home in Greenville on the fourth, in the 42nd year of her life. She lived most of her life in Cross Roads, Pickens County, and was buried there after a funeral led by Rev. D W Hiatt. She leaves a mother Mrs Matilda Looper, two sisters and five brothers. Community sympathy follows the family.

Greenville Ressa Looper Cross Roads Pickens County D.W. Hiatt Matilda Looper Turner D. Hendricks A. J J. Ki. Looper W.T. and Bird Looper Henry Looper Nebraska God of All

Unique Plan to Build New Church

A Cross Roads pastor proposes a community fund plan to build a church house. Youth under 20 would plant cotton seed and give proceeds. adults under 100 would similarly set aside land to cultivate. women would save and sell Sunday eggs for the fund. If adopted, the plan promises a church and no poverty.

Cross Roads

Wise value spree at P. M. Cate’s promises record four days

The store announces a four day value giving event at P. M. Cate's likely to set sales records with deep discounts across departments. Local shoppers are urged to visit, hoping for significant price reductions and special offers.

Cate’s

U D C Honors At Pickens Daughters Meeting

The United Daughters of the Confederacy held a pleasant gathering at Mrs. Vesta McFall's home with thirteen Entre Nous and Liberty Daughters present. Mrs. T. J. Mauldin presided as chapter president with a short program, war youth paper, stories, songs, and an elegant dining room salad service.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Vesta McFall Entre Nous Club Liberty Daughters South W. B. Glenn Liberty Mesdames Aaron Boyes J. J. Lewis W. H. Ashmore W. T. O’dell Newton Christopher Florie Griffin Kirby Misses Ballard Booker Miss Anderson Mesdames Bivens Hagood Pickens Daughters

Eggs at 80c a Dozen Sign at Craig Bros Store

The Craig Bros store advertises eggs at 80 cents per dozen with a call to bring eggs to their location. The message highlights discounts and promotes The Store that Saves You Money.

Craig Bros. Co

Declare War on Colds Crusade by New York Doctors

Prominent New York physicians launch a education driven crusade to lessen common colds within a generation. They urge avoiding draughty cars and crowded rooms and caution against overeating while promoting rapid treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, sold by dealers.

New York

Harmony Hair Beautifier advertised by Rexall store

An advertisement promotes Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo claiming they restore hair shine and manage odor. The ad notes easy application, no oil, and no color change, with a money back guarantee. Sold at Pickens Drug Co in Pickens South Carolina as part of Harmony Laboratory products.

Harmony Immedia Ely Rexall United States Canada Great Britain Harmony Laboratories Boston Pickens Drug Co Pickens 8. C

Cap Pistols and Caps Sale Banned, AG States

Assistant Attorney General Fred H. Dominick issues Saturday opinion declaring the sale of paper cap pistols and paper caps prohibited by code. He also notes the criminal code limits which firecrackers may be sold in the state.

Attorney General’s Office Fred H. Dominick Mr. Dominick

Greatest money saving event ends in Pickens four days

Public notice proclaims a four day sale in Pickens with emphasis on huge savings and a prompt countdown. PM Cate signs the call urging residents to seize discounts before the event concludes.

Pickens P.M. Cate

Conference set in Rock Hill for church session

The South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene in Rock Hill for its annual session from November 26 through December 1. Bishop A W Wilson will preside and it is expected new questions will be taken up for adjustment.

South Carolina The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Rock Hill A. W. Wilson

Johnson's Store Sells Altered Coin Value

An ad from Johnson's 6 and 10 Cent Store notes coins misvalued as 25 cents and a dollar, claiming customers cannot “toat” at their location. The fragment implies a promotional or warning line about pricing.

Johnson

Baptist W M U Elects Mrs J D Chapman Greenville Leader

Mrs J D Chapman of Greenville was chosen president of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union for the next year at Anderson session closing Saturday. About 500 delegates from across South Carolina attended the meeting, which decided to hold next year’s session in Newberry. An advertisement notes Pickens Fruit Co Doc Pace can supply fruit for Thanksgiving and promotes P Me Cate’s Great Money Saving sale.

J. D. Chapman Greenville The Baptist, Women’s Missionary Union Anderson South Carolina Newberry Pickens Fruit Co Doc Pace

Local Firms Listed in City Business Directory

A dense listing of companies and partnerships appears, including Jones Company, Keys-Mahon, King-Browning, Lagerholm, Lewis Printing, Markley Hardware, Metis James, McAlister Beattie, Meyers-Arnold, Pace Printing, Wiedmont Shoe, Poe Hardware, Pride Patton Tilman, Rothschild Seybt Carter, Smith Bristow, Stewart Merritt, Stubbs Shoe, Stradley, Stringer Tannahill, Baptist Courier, Johnson, Waddill Son, James Williams Hardware, John Williams.

J. QO. Jones Company Keys-Mahon Company King-Browning Company JF. Lagerholm Company Lewis Printing Company Markley Hardware & Manufacturing Company Metis É& James McAlister- Beattie Company Meyers-Arnold Company Pace Printing Company Wiedmont Shoe Company Poe Hardware and Supply Company R. N. Tannahill Company the Baptist Courier Company the Johnson Company J. M. Waddill & Son James T. Williams Hardware Company John H. Williams

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Liberty Locals Gus Aiken Easley Dots Dacusville Miss Ressa Looper Cate State Methodist Conference P. Me Cate Upper South Carolina Priof Campbell Tile and Mantel Company Carolina Hardware Company Carpenter Brothers Childers-Cely Shoe Company H. Bindel Vlourney & Vaughn Gilreath-Durham Company Globe Optical Company O. M. Goodlett Greenville Furniture Compay Henderson - Ashmore Willis Company Hobbs- Henderson Cmpany W. H. Houston & Brother Chamber of Commerce Fourth National Bank Piedmont Greenville Chamber of Commerce
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