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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
1
Locale notices list visits and travelers in Pickens and nearby towns. Residents and guests include Dr and Mrs L G Clayton in Pickens, Jim Coble and Miss Annie Boggs in Liberty, families from Greenville, Easley, Hartwell and Columbia, plus a car collision on Main Street with minor damage. Births and illnesses are noted.
A string of social visits and travels is noted with Mr and Mrs J H Prince of Greenville visiting Green ville and Mr and Mrs Earle Seaborn. Dr and Mrs Porter host relatives from Central while F E Armstrong and parents spend time in Laurens. The Mauldins are in Columbia for court. Thanksgiving plans include Woodruff in Gastonia and Hiott family in Forest City.
Mr T N Davidson and family, long near Parson's crossing on the Pickens railroad, have moved to town and occupy Mrs Zilpha Bakers residence on Ann Street. A school district notice states a change will take effect in the Twelve Mile school district No 39 on December 18, 1922. Patrons are asked to take notice.
Five miles north of the old Pickens court house and near Fort Prince George on the Keowee river, the Craig and Alexander graveyard holds over a hundred graves many unmarked. Notable burials include Revolutionary soldier John Craig and several Confederate veterans. The site has undergone recent restoration by the Craig and Alexander families.
Will Rosemond came near losing his home last Wednesday when a fire broke out. A large crowd gathered and quickly controlled the flames, limiting damage.
Ninety percent of the cotton crop ginned in Pickens county by November 14, 1922 amounted to 14 587 bales including round and half bales. This compares with 19 399 bales ginned by November 14, 1921.
Thanksgiving exercises were observed at the school auditorium with the entire school, the parent teachers association and the town taking part. A committee of five men and five women from the Baptist church was appointed to canvass members on building a new church soon. Rev. E T Hodges former Grace Methodist pastor letters expresses deep interest in Pickens and the county.
The Ocleney school will host a box supper on Thanksgiving Eve beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will fund school improvements and all residents are cordially invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Baker and their children from Rio Brazil visit Mrs Baker’s brother Mr A P Hammond at the Pickens Mill. On Sunday night Mr Baker spoke at the church about his work as a teacher and preacher and the needs for the gospel in South America.
The Gorn Club boys were delightfully entertained last Saturday at the Pickeng Inn. Mrs. H. B. Hendricks reported feeding 74 boys and 82 with several traveling men. Guests enjoyed dinner and old time locust beer, with praise for Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks, owners of the inn.
Mr O S Garrett of Catechee and Company offers a $10 reward for Wade the dog missing since November 17. The dog has a black back white breast yellow legs and a white face. Last seen at Lay's bridge on the Twelve Mile River. Notify Mr Garrett to claim the reward.
The Hurricane Township Singing Convention will meet with the Keo Wee Baptist church next Sunday afternoon December 8th at 2 o clock. W R Dalton presiding.
The annual boys corn club show drew record attendance and prizes. Winners were Lewis Black, Bristow Banks, and Zesie Moore, with $5, $3, $2 and two scholarships to Cleimson College next summer. County agent A. H. Ward spoke on the Future Citizen, followed by B. O. Williams. A midday dinner at Pickens Inn accompanied by locust beer, then a film, and 20 new members increased total enrollment to 250.
Mrs. Alice Edens of Bethel section celebrated her 29th birthday last Thursday November 2 with a surprise gathering at her home. Members of Bethel Sunday school brought presents and baskets of food as a supper was served. Mrs. Melens, a ten year Sunday school teacher, continues in her role as the group attended prayer meeting at Bethel church that night.
On October 29, 1922, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Welborn hosted a gathering for their son and daughter and many friends to mark Mr. Welborn’s 70th birthday. The day featured socializing, devotion, music, a grove luncheon, and a memory book signing, with 64 attendees bidding farewell at sunset.
We thank friends and neighbors for kind assistance and Dr Valley and Miss Nichols for care during our daughter's illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Roper.
The Economy Home at Kings Creek seeks space for the many needy orphans on a growing waiting list. Governor Wilson G. Harvey endorses the effort and urges public support as Supt. J. H. Spaulding expands a county information campaign.
The Griffin community mourns the passing of Mrs. Hattie Smith Keith on November 24. She was about 50, a longtime member of Griffin Baptist Church adored for helping neighbors and the sick. She leaves her husband, eight children, a sister, two brothers, and many relatives. funeral conducted by Rev. F. S. Childress in Griffin Cemetery.
No confirmation that Gary Hick of the Pickens Sentinel has left for Gaffney to cover Upper South Carolina Methodist Conference meetings. However, there is expectation he will arrive by train to report on events.
The Pickens-Brevard highway project has resumed after delays. J B Ross Jr, the new contractor, plans day and night work and will use two steam shovels if needed. Elliot & Sons forfeited an $800 bond and the contract was reawarded to Ross who aims to finish within the year. Supervisor McKinney remains on site and optimistic for completion on both sides.
On November 24 near 5 o clock the home of Mr P B Ellenburg burned completely with the family losing all possessions. The fire likely started from the kitchen stove while the occupants were away. Neighbors assisted but could not save the home and the family now lives with friends. no insurance coverage.
On November 26 Mrs. Janies H. Welborn became Mrs. Jasper Oats in a home wedding hosted by Warren Hendricks ten miles north of Pickens. The bride, formerly Miss Janie Hendricks, taught at Ambler school. The groom, a prominent Easley farmer and businessman, was wed by Magistrate J. M. Jameson of Wasley.
The Jank Dillard and T B Looper families express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their mother’s illness and death. They also acknowledge appreciation for the floral offerings and prayer for blessings from above.
The friends of Mr and Mrs Herbert Brown of Liberty regret the death of their youngest child Herbert Jr who died last Friday November 24 and was buried Saturday at West View cemetery in Liberty at 10 o clock. The Rev D W Hiatt conducted the funeral services. Herbert Jr was six years old.
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