State Fair Set for Columbia October Twenty Seventh
Reflecting prosperity in South Carolina, preparations are complete for the forty-fifth Annual State Agricultural and Mechanical Society fair in Columbia from October 27 to 31. Attendance is expected to break records as farmers celebrate bumper harvests of cotton, corn, and tobacco amid favorable weather and rising farm incomes.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Chronic Dyspepsia Solved by Chamberlain Tablets
An unsolicited testimonial claims Chamberlains Tablets relieved years of chronic dyspepsia. W G Mattison of Hornellsville New York says the tablets did more good than any other medicine he tried. Sold by all dealers.
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W.G. Mattison
Sherman St
Hornellsville
N. Y
Blacksmith Duo Lem and W M Rosemond Advertise Shop
Lem Rosemond and his brother W M Rosemond run a first class blacksmith shop after leaving KE Tripp’s shop. They invite customers to see their ad in the paper and promise quality service.
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Lem Rosemond
Singing Convention Sparks County’s Largest Gathering Yet
The Pickens County Singing Association held its semi annual meeting at Mountain View church. The two day event drew about 1500 attendees, with superb class singing and generous Mountain View hospitality. Next meeting location to be announced.
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Pickens County
Association
Mountain View Church
EK. P.M
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
In sorrow we acknowledge the sympathy of Pickens after the death of our beloved father husband and brother. We extend heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown. Our prayers bless and keep each one. Mrs DD Kinney Miss Emma Finney Mrs RA Fisher Mr RA Fisher.
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Pickens
DD. B. Kinney
Emma Finney
R. A. Fisher
They Make You Feel Good Purge Product Ad Copy
An ad copy extols Chamberlain's Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and overall health, claiming they improve body and mind and leave the user feeling joyful. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Home Coming at Griffin Church Program Reminder
A re published home coming program for Griffin Church set for the first Sunday and the preceding Saturday in November. Members past and present, former pastors, singers, and the community are urged to attend for music, sermons, and an experience meeting with a dinner on the ground Saturday.
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Griffin Church
Griffin
Jas. A. Griffin
M. I. Jones
W. J. Wester
A. E. Howard
Fulton Childress
Easley merchant Spearman offers genuine cost sale
W. D. Spearman of Easley announces a new stock of goods arriving and selling out at cost. The advertisement notes a genuine cost sale and urges readers to see the front page for details.
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W. D. Spearman
Easley
Philadelphia Wins World Series Opener Over New York 6 to 4
The Phillies captured the first game of the series on Tuesday with a 6 to 4 victory over the Yankees. Key players contributed runs as Philadelphia took an early lead and held on through the late innings.
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Philadelphia
New York
Missing notes and ads from Pickens street listing items
Found on Pickens street a gold W O W cuff link and a ton. Also ads seeking a T A Seawright for sale mule and a BP owner to apply. WANTED a saleswoman with dry goods experience. P M Cate seeks a reliable partner to share half interest in a merit article and mis $81 Marvin Norris
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Pickens
T. A. Seawright
P.M. Cate
Marvin, Norris
Piano and Organ Closeout Sale Offers Deep Discounts
Three brands offer 10 to 25 year guarantees to clear space for fall winter piano and player piano stock. Bargains include organs formerly $45 to $100 sold down to $49.50 to $69.50. A used organs section features a $75 organ now $39.50, plus a $90 organ used three months at $48.50.
Fair at Easley Sets Plans for October 23 24
The Pickens County Agricultural and Mechanical Association met October 8 1913 at City Hall to appoint fair committees for the October 23 and 24 event. Roles cover live stock agricultural implements music domestic science and fancy work with City Council aiding meetings for speakers and entertainment. The mayor and association leaders will speak opening day and judges will be named for each department. Entries for live stock are urged and an Old Fiddlers contest offers a premium for the best fiddler.
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Pickens County Agricultural and Mechanical Association
W. W. Robinson
Fair Association
J. B. Jameson
W. D. Litton
H. ©. Hagood
W. D. Spearman
A.L. Campbell
W. L. Pickens
J. Milton King
J. T. Lathem
W. A. Hamilton
H. E. Russell
R. F. Smith
Coucil
J. A. Jones
J. L. Camp
Gladys Smith
A. B. Mathews
Frances Robinson
Texie Bowen
William McMahan
IP. H. Sellers
FE. M. Smith
J. ‘I’. Lathem
W. C. Smith
Pickens County Agricultural & Mechanical Association
J.M. Jameson
Easley
John B. Jameson
Furman Falls 7 6 to Riverside Military Academy in opener
Casey Porter assists Furman football under Coach Warmer in Greenville after Furman’s 7 to 6 loss to Riverside Military Academy. Porter starred for South Carolina last season and earns praise for his Jurman work as the season starts.
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Casey Porter
Greenville
Warmer
Furman
Riverside Military Academy
Altho
Casey
University of South Carolina
Jurman
Cotton Ginned in Pickens County Rises to 196 Bales
Ginning reports for Pickens County show 196 bales recorded through September 25, up from 66 bales by the same date last year, reflecting a sharp year over year increase in output.
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Pickens County
Darkey Dies Suddenly in Pickens County
Jack Lay, long time helper at W. M. Holden’s Fall Creek home in Oconee, died September 24 after a sudden illness. He predicted he would sing in glory, singing old time hymns until minutes before death. Keowee Courier reports.
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Crete
Pickens County
Jack Lay
W. M. Holden
Fall Creek
Oconee
Mr. Holden
Darkey
Keowee
Administration Granted in Pickens SC for Gilliland Estate
The Probate Judge of Pickens County South Carolina issues a notice by J B Newberry Esq announcing the suit of Mrs L J Gilliland to obtain Letters of Administration for the estate of Joseph Gilliland. He summons all kin and creditors to appear at the Court of Probate in Pickens on the next October noon to show cause why administration should not be granted.
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South Carolina
Pickens
J.B. Newberry Esquire
L. J. Gilliland
Joseph Gilliland
S.C
Sue, Dou
Newberry
J.P
J. BR. Newbery
Mary M. Holder
M. M. Holder
J.B Newberry
Mary M Holder Administration Notice
Probate Judge J B Newbery requires Mary M Holder to show cause why Letters of Administration should not be granted for the estate of M M Holder. Creditors of the deceased are cited to appear before the court in Pickens Ohio on October 2, 1913, in the forenoon to state their claims or object.
For Rent Two Horse Crop Tenant Must Furnish Stock
Rental notice listing a two horse crop for rent with the tenant required to furnish their own stock. Credit to A Bowen in Pickens South Carolina appears in the notice. The terse ad reflects a historical rural rental practice.
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Hk. A. Bowen
Pickens
Tribute of Respect from Colored Citizens
The colored citizens of Pickens County honor Mrs. Malinda Hollingsworth with a tribute noting her long service from slavery to freedom and her charity. They praise her steady Christian life and moral guidance, bidding farewell as she is laid to rest at eighty one summers. Signed by John C. Gibbes A G Bowen George Cannon Henry Lawrence Israel Peterson.
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Malinda Hollingsworth
Pickens Couney
Malinda McWhorter
C. S. Hollingsworth
John C. Gibbes
A. G. Bowen
George Cannon
Henry Lawrence
Israel Peterson
D. B. Finney Dies After Illness in Pickens
D B Finney a longtime Pickens resident died at his home after a brief illness last Thursday morning following a stroke while crossing the street to a drug store. He was born January 20 186 in Natchez Mississippi and spent much of his life in Arkansas before moving to South Carolina. He leaves six children from two marriages and a sister in Texas. The funeral was held in Pickens with Baptist and church groups paying respects at the cemetery. R A Bowen of Pickens advertises for farm purchases.
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DPD
B. Kinney
Pickens
Mr. Stinney
Natchez
Miss
Arkansas
South Carolina
Psag
Ile
Wieh
Deine
Mla Brusius Brawner
Mise” Orrniella Fisher
Andersen Country
Missoe Mm
Hibhby
Philathea Elie
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Walter A. Wood
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Pepsi
Founis
John H. Williams
Grand Opera House
S. C
Greenvill
Nooo Et
D. B. Finney
R.A. Bowen
Doe
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