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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1922

Page

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Locals and Miss Varrie Porter Visit Pontoon Area

Locals and Miss Varrie Porter of Piedmont visiting Miss va Holder. Mrs. Clements and gen from Atlanta have spent the past week with Mrs. G. BR. Hendricks. Miss Azalie Wofford state organizer for the W M U works in Secona and Pickens mill churches this week. Hagood and Midway schools begin winter terms Monday November 27 with same teachers.

Varrie Porter Piedmont Mrs. Clements Gen Atlanta G. BR. Hendricks Hagood and Midway Azalie Wofford Secona Pickens Mill

Birmingham convent sights Pickens leader tied to hotel sale

Mrs. T. J. Mauldin, president of the Pickens chapter and state treasurer of the U D G, attends this year's convention in Birmingham. An advertisement promotes a public sale on December 2 of furniture and other hotel furnishings from the Old Hickory Inn.

T. J. Mauldin Pickens Birmingham Old Hickory Inn

Gillespie and Brooks visit relatives in Pickens

Rev. L. D. Gillespie of Spartanburg and Mrs. Charlie Brooks of Greenville county visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gillespie, in Pickens last week.

L. D. Gillespie Spartanburg Charlie Brooks Greenville County J. M. Gillespie Pickens

Burial For Infant William Alfred Clayton

Supt and Mrs If W Clayton lost their baby William Alfred on last Wednesday morning the 15th. The little body was buried at Pickens cemetery Rev A Knox conducting the funeral services. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of their many friends. An extra copy of The Black Border by A F E Gonzales was sent The Sentinel by mistake. This book would make a splendid Christmas present if they may obtain it by calling this week. The price is 3.00.

If. W. Clayton William Alfred Pickens Cemetery Mr. A. Knox A. F E. Gonzales Sentinel Pickens T. J. Mauldin Red Corps Keowee Trail Court House

Diggs Family Relocates From Pickens to Spartanburg

Rev J C Diggs and his family left Pickens for his new field in Spartanburg after two years of service in Pickens where they were beloved for helping others in sorrow. Claude Porter wed Sophia Connelly in Pickens November 18. the ceremony followed by a reception at W R Massingale home.

J. C. Diggs Pickens Spartanburg Mrs. Diggs M. F. Hester N. P Claude Porter Sophia Connelly Pickens County Frank Porter James Connelly W. R. Massingale

Lumber Supply Notice for November 15 Availability

We will furnish lumber to the public by November 15 and invite orders. Immediate arrangements with a hauler for poplar logs are sought. Sap or heart shingles offered in any quantity at market price by Robt Stewart W Id Stephens Pickens.

Robt Stewart & W. Id Stephens, Pickens

County Teachers Meeting Reorganizes Pickens County Association

Pickens teachers met with Easley Grammar Grades on Nov 18 at West End school. Mr Jubal Williams elected president with A G Meetz as vice president and Kate Pickens La Boon as secretary. Next meeting planned for Liberty with date to be announced.

Pickens County Association of Annabel Oats Ellen Ellison Margaret Wyatt Myrtle Can Julia Maria Davis J. W. McElveen Liberty Isadora Williams Anic

Mrs Stephens Taken in Death After Long Service

Mrs Martha E Stephens wife of J B Stephens died at sunset after a life of usefulness and faith. She leaves an aged husband two daughters Miss Millen and Mrs Garrison of Clemson College and a son Walker Stephens of Central. A Central Baptist Church member she was laid to rest after a home service by Rev Goode of Clemson.

Martha E. Stephens J. B. Stephens Mrs. Stephens Stephens Millen Garrison Clemson College Walker Stephens Central Central Baptist Church Goode Clemson

Pickens Sees Active Cross Tie Market In Coming Months

Farmers are busy and hauling ties as Pickens enters a busy period for cross tie traffic. The note signals rising activity in timber and rail supply amid agricultural work.

A SHGRYT SKETCH OF THE PICK ENS CHAPTER U D C

In 1903 Emily Ambler Gilreath organized a Pickens chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy with seventeen members. The group held old soldier commemorations on June 3 and later hosted receptions, conducted pageants, and raised funds for activities.

Emily Ambler Gilreath Pickens United Daughters of the Confederacy Mesdames Nancy Cox Robinson Catherine Lydia Cureton Emily Amber Gilreath Bessie Lee Maude Estelle Ashmore Marie Alice Lucia Augusta Felger Jessie Latimer Dendy Mary Jane Ashmore Harris Sarah Butherwood Johnson Vesta McFall Amands Streeman Olga Sadie Richey Essie Earl Vesta Mes E. A. Gilreath V. P Marie Folger Ree C. FE. Robinson W. H. Johnson Treas Dendy Essie Tharte Jefferson Davis Liberty Land James A. Hoyt M. L. Bonham H. A. Richey A. J. Boge Lucia Folger Camden Klondike T. J. Mauldin Martha Washington

Women voters and PTA to meet at the school

The League of Women Voters and the Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school house on Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 1 30. Afterward Prof Simpson will conduct Thanksgiving exercises by his school and all are invited to attend.

League of Women Voters Fparent-Teachers, Or School Improvement Association Simpson

Mrs Murphree Brown Visits Young Nephew in Greer

Mrs Murphree Brown of Greer visited her nephew Mr Hovey Neely last Sunday. She is 84 years old, yet described as youthful in both mind and body.

Murphree Brown of Greer Mr. Hovey Neely

Mrs. A. FE. Davis Returns From Georgia Visit

Mrs. A. FE. Davis came back to her home last Sunday after an enjoyable stay in Georgia.

Farmers Near Completion Begin Hauling Ties

Work at farms winds down as laborers start hauling ties. The scene suggests harvest and field tasks wrapping up with equipment moved. No additional names or places provided in the readable text.

Colenoy Folk Plan Commercial Apple Orchards

In Colenoy valley Pickens County a meeting of thirteen citizens announced plans to plant one or more acre apple orchards this fall. They pledged about 20 acres total and ordered over 5 000 trees. County agent T A Bowen praised the move as progress toward successful fruit growing.

Colenoy Pickens County W. I. Edens, Jr L. A. Roper S. B. Edens A. C Sutherland T. A. Hendrix E. F. Keith Hubert Hamilton Robert Jones G M. Keith G. R. Mayfield J. T. Keith 7. S. Reese I. H Lynch T. A. Bowen Toercoa

Boys' Annual Club Show at Pickens Court House

The Boys' Annual Club show will be held at Pickens Court House on November 25. Mr. Cobb of the Southern Ruralist will address boys and parents at 11:00 a.m. Prizes for the best ears of corn, a free dinner, and a moving picture show follow.

Pickens Court House Cobb Southern Ruralist Mer. Cobb South Pickens

Boys Clubs Grow in Pickens County During Campaign

County extension efforts led by Farm Agent T A Bowen and assistant B O Williams organized 225 boys into corn and pig clubs across several schools. Bowen aims to visit remaining schools to enroll every boy with prizes from Senator J E Craig and an invitation to a barbecue at next year’s fair, signaling strong local support for youth club work.

T. A. Bowen Bowen B. O. Williams J. E. Craig Pickens County

Quarterly Meeting of the Western Division W M U

The first quarterly meeting was held last Sunday the 19th at Second Church. Mrs. C I Robinson and others presided. Nellie Grandy reported on the Columbia state convention. W J McGlothlin of Furman spoke on women's responsibility and Azali Wofford on enlisting the unenlisted. The meeting closed with songs amid praise for Mrs. C Eas Watson.

Second Church C. I. Robinson Stewart Mitchell Hammond Pickens Mill Nellie Grandy Columbia Clarence King Easley W. J. McGlothlin Furman University Walis Azali Wofford Althether

Ministers Conference Details at Liberty Baptist Church

The Blue Ridge Baptist Ministers Conference will meet Monday November 27 at 10 a.m. in Liberty's Last Baptist Church. Dr J J Mitchell speaks on Ministerial Ethics and Rev C E Watson on The Spirit filled Life. Dinner requests should be arranged via Rev C F Sin. An Executive Committee meeting of the Piedmont Association is set for 11 a.m. at the same location.

Blue Ridge Baptist Ministers Conference Baptist Church of Liberty J. J. Mitchell C. E. Watson C. IF Piedmont Sociation G. W. Guy

Marriages Reported in Two Quick Nuptials

On Sunday November 12 at officiant Dewey Pinyin’s residence, Dewey Pinyin married Lela Belle Kelley, a daughter of William and Kelley. Fifteen minutes later Charlie R Wall wed Myrtle McCall with groom’s father present, both ceremonies led by J Alonzo Brown.

Dewey Pinyin Lela Belle Kelley Wot Mingven Calhoun RE William Kelley Central RS Charlie R. Wall Myrtle McCall William G Tall Melch McCall J Alonzo Brown N. P

Madden-Woodward Couple United In Greenville

Marriage notice for R. H. W. Madden of Greenville and Lila Smith of Liberty wed at 2 30 p m in Liberty. Madden is son of A B Madden of Liberty, holds a good position in Greenville, Smith is daughter of S L Smith of Liberty.

R. HW. Madden Greenville Lila Smith Liberty J. Alonzo Brown N. P A.B. Madden S. L. Smith

Riddle Floyd Wed at First Baptist Church

A wedding occurred Monday November 20 at the pastorium of the First Baptist Church. Rev H. T. Cox united Miss Mernard M. Riddle and Mr. Charles B. Floyd of Greenville in marriage in a solemn ceremony.

Ito Baptist Il. T. Cox Mernard M. Riddle Charles B. Floyd Heth Greenville

Pickens Tops SC Town Elevation in U S Repost

The Sentinel reports Pickens at 1,162 feet, highest city in South Carolina, with Easley at 1,090 feet and Landrum at 1,062 feet. Lib erty, Walhalla, Greenville and others follow as elevations rise in the upstate.

Pickens South Carolina The Sentinel Geological Survey of U. S. Government Eassey Landrum Spartanburg County Liberty Walhalla Greenville Westminster Seneca Central Wanseo Spartanburg Campobello Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior Brevard North Carolina Mount Pinnacle Pickens County Table Rock Palwetto Sta Michens

Easley Oil Mill Ginning Plant Destroyed by Fire

Fire at the Easley Oil Mill ginning plant destroyed the facilities this afternoon. The plant valued around thirty thousand dollars with only ten thousand dollars of insurance carried. Local authorities believe the blaze originated from a match ignited between combs of a print-head.

Easley

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