Terrible Tragedy at Easley A Husband Slays Wife at Glenwood Mill
Ross Powell killed his wife Emily Perry Powell at the Glenwood Mill in Easley by slashing her throat in the spinning room. He surrendered at Easley city hall, was moved for safety, and later held for safety in Pickens and Anderson.
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Powell
Easley City Hall
Emily Perry
Elvin Perry
Pickens County
Glenwood Mill
Ross Powell
Brandon Mill
Greenville
Glenwood
Easley
Pickens
Anderson
Sayne
Massey
Rev J T Mann announces October preaching circuit
Rev J T Mann will preach in Pickens county on the second Sunday in October at Econ a 11 oclock Cedax Rack 330 Geer Memorial Easley Sunday night at the usual hour Public cordially invited
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J. T. Mann
Pickens County
Econa
Geer
Easley
Central News Highlights Social Ties and Local Commerce
Miss Gertrude Johnston visits relatives in Anderson county while W T Earle travels to Greenville to visit his hospitalized mother who is recovering. Local merchants report steady fall goods arrivals and a booming cotton market drawing buyers from neighboring counties.
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Gertrude Johnston
Anderson County
L. H. Bowling
W. T. Earle
Greenville
W. L. Carson
Claude Burroughs
Norris
Central
J. P. Glenn
J. C. Watkins
Anderson
L. G. Clayton
Isaqueena Milhere
Lula King
Hobbs-Henderson Co
George Bowers
East Main Street
Hind
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Second Wesleyan Church
H. H. Williams
Miltonvale
Kan
W. OV. Clayton
T. C. King
Opelika
Ala
Runaway accident injures Mrs Boggs as mule bolts
Mrs. J. L. B. Boggs and two sons were on the way to Secona church when a near passing automobile frightened their mule. The buggy and harness were damaged and Mrs. Boggs received several painful bruises. The boys were not hurt.
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JL. B. Boggs
Secona Church
Mistrial Declared in Gosnell Case After Deadlocked Jury
In Pickens County the Gosnell trial ends in mistrial after twenty four hours and thirty minutes of deliberation. Judge Memminger released Gosnell on five thousand dollar bond pending possible retrial with Solicitor Smoak indicating return to trial at a future term.
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Jake Gosnell
Memminger
South Carolina
David W. Smoak
Gosnell
General Sessions
Pickens County
R. E. Bruce
L. C. Thornley
W. H. Chastain
Prohibition Enforcement
Hendrix Reetor
Briscoe
Varage
Greenville
Court of General Sessions
United States Court
H. H. Watkins
Coswell
PT. A. Miavaldino
Pickens
Carlos Rector
Hendrix Rector
Greenville County
Mewminger
Welborn community mourns J Forest Welborn death at 39
J Forest Welborn, 39, longtime resident and deacon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, died at his home September 26 after a period of illness. He was known for steadfast faith and a hopeful spirit, survived by his wife Janie Hendrix Welborn, parents, siblings, and extended Pickens County family. Interment at Seeana. Revered minister Rev FE M. Bolding recently resigned Coloney church tenure. Rev C R Abercrombie to succeed.
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Oolenoy
J. Forest Welborn
Welborn
The
Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
J. M. Welborn
Pickens
County
Henry Hendricks
Anderson
Major
Gonzales
Arizona
Charlie
Frank
Henry
Claudia
Janie Hendrix Welborn
Seeana
FE. OM. Bolding
Coloney
C. R. Abercrombie
L. M. Rigdon
Basley
Pickens County Jersey Bull Association Formed
County Agent T A Bowen and a U S Department of Agriculture specialist have organized five blocks for a cooperative Jersey bull program to improve family cows. Each block receives a high grade Jersey bull from cows with 400 pounds milk fat yearly, with exchanges every two years to prevent inbreeding. Officers include President H C Shirley Easley VP W H Ballentine Easley and Secretary-Treasurer L M Banknight Easley.
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T. A. Bowen
Pickens
U. S. Department Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Jersey
Pickens County
Senator-Elect Addresses Dickens County Voters
The senator-elect thanks Dickens county voters for their confidence and pledges fidelity to the rights and welfare of the people, vowing to be faithful and vigilant with God’s guidance.
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Dickens County
Chastain thanks Pickens voters after senate bid
Mr. Chastain thanks Pickens County voters for a veto in the race for senator. He explains late entry prevented visit to much of the county and pledges a clean campaign despite defeat by “real politicians” who appeared to be frightened.
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Pickens County
W. H. Chastain
Former Greenville residents visit hometown on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Jarret Keith of Greenville visited their former hometown Sunday. They are frequent returnees and many friends greeted them, showing they still hold affection for the place.
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Jarret Keith
Greenville
Read the new advertisements this week and profit thereby
A brief note highlights examining this week’s advertisements to identify profitable opportunities. It urges careful review of sales pitches and pricing, suggesting readers compare offers and track favorable deals for potential returns.
Sentinel TwoYear Subscription Offer Ends November First
The Sentinel offers a two year subscription for $2.00. Subscriptions must be taken at once as the offer will not be extended beyond November first.
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The
Sentinel
Court Proceedings in Pickens County Court Last Week
In Pickens County court general sessions last week Clyde Robinson and Walker Rob inson were disposed of for housebreaking and latency. Robinson pled guilty to twelve months while Walker was found guilty and sentenced to five years. Several others faced prohibition violations with various fines and terms including Frank Williams six months, Charlie and Oliver Morton $500 fine or six months each, J A Madden $800 fine or six months, Maw and Meredith not praised, and Wister Hendricks two years.
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Pickens County
Court of General Sessions
Clyde Robinson
Walker Robinson
Clyde
Walker
J. P. McCoy
Easley
Charlie
Oliver Morten
J. A. Madden
K. L. Maw
W. H. Meredith
Mr. Madden
Maw
Meredith
Wister Hendricks
Court of Common Pleas convenes in Pickens County Monday
The court of common pleas for Pickens County opened Monday morning and is expected to continue proceedings through the week, signaling active docket activity.
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Court of Common Pleas
Pickens County
Grand Jury Final Report Commends County Services and Proposes Upgrades
The grand jury reports all county bills examined and records correct. They commend rural police and jail facilities, note improvements in schools, and urge rail underpass and bridge projects at Liberty Norris and Central. They call for $5000 for new buildings and maintenance, and $600 yearly for a county physician. They mark the death of R T Thornton and thank the court.
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R. Withers Memininwer
Liberty
Norris
Central
R. T. Thornton
Cc. H. Carpenter
Cotton Prices Dip in Pickens Market
Cotton brought 20 cents in the Pickens market on Wednesday as buyers and sellers watched for demand signals and price trends. The report notes modest activity and steady trading among local growers.
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Pickens
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J. ‘T. Mann
Hustling Central News
Mickens County
IL. FE
Childress
Will Lathem
Mt. Carmel Church
Pickens Court
Chastain _ Looper Mle McCravy
Pickens Mill
Hens
Beon Mill
St A
Alice Easley Mill
Eagle See
Crosswell
Praters
Calhoun
Six Mile Ee
Cateechee Eee
Loopers Ginerry
Oftie
Holly Springs
Umpkintown
Mr. Welborn
Bolding
Pickens Bull Association
H. H. Shirley
MR. Chastain
Frank Williams
Grand Jury
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