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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
2
Reflecting great prosperity in South Carolina the forty fifth Annual State Agricultural and Mechanical Society Fair is set for Columbia from October 27 through 31. Officials report crowd potential from across the state amid good harvests and favorable weather fueling optimism for record attendance and festive fairs.
A chronic dyspeptic testimonial from W G Mattison of Hornellsville New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets as more effective than any other medicine tried. The note asserts long relief and urges others with stomach issues to try the remedy, with availability claimed from all dealers.
Lem Rosemond and his brother W M Rosemond have joined forces after working in KH J Tripp’s smithy. They run a first class blacksmith shop and promise fair treatment. See their ad in this paper.
The Pickens County Singing Association held its semi annual meeting at Mountain View church and reported the event the greatest success in county history. Large crowds, excellent class singing, and abundant food marked the two days with at least 1500 on Sunday and orderly conduct throughout. Next meeting location to be announced.
The Finney family expresses deep gratitude to the Pickens community for sympathy and help after the death of their father husband and brother. Mrs D B Finney Miss Emma Finney Mrs R A Fisher Mr R A Fisher extend thanks and prayers for each helper.
An advertorial note describes Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant purgative that improves body and mind and induces joy. Sold by all dealers.
Re publishing the Griffin Church Home Coming program for the first Sunday and the preceding Saturday in November. All former members and past pastors are invited. Music, dinner on the ground, address by Capt. Jas. A. Griffin, sermons by Rev. M. L. Jones and Rev. A. B. Howard, and an experience meeting.
W Spearman of Easley advertises a genuine cost sale with a new stock of goods just received. The notice invites readers to view the front-page ad detailing items offered at cost.
Philadelphia won the opener of the World Series defeating New York 6 to 4. The game featured strong offense from the Phillies as they took an early lead and held on for the victory.
A jumble of late 19th century classifieds includes a gold cuff link for sale and several job and business notices. Applications requested for T A Seawright and OP Field. Wording seeks a dry goods Saleswoman with experience and a reliable party to share a trade mark interest in a merit article. Misc 8.18. iMrvin Norris.
Pickens County Agricultural and Mechanical Association officials meet Oct 3 1918 in City Hall to appoint fair committees for the Oct 23 24 gathering. Leaders assign live stock agricultural implements products music domestic science and fancy work roles and arrange judges and speakers with mayor Lathem and W C Smith slated to speak. Old Fiddlers contest to run both days with a premium for best fiddler.
Casey Porter assists Furman football coach Farmer in Greenville as Furman falls 7 to 6 in the season opener. Porter, a former South Carolina star last year, noted for his strong showing amid the setback.
Cotton ginned in Pickens County through September 25, 196 bales, compared with 66 bales at the same point last year, showing a significant year over year increase in production.
Jack Lay, long time resident at W. M. Elolden's home in Fall Creek, Oconee County, died suddenly on September 24 after falling ill on the 4th. He sang hymns as he grew critically ill and passed within three hours.
The state and county appoint Mrs. L Gilliland as administrator of the estate of Joseph Gilliland. All relatives and creditors are cited to appear before the Probate Court in Pickens on October 12 at noon to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated October 4, 1b, by J B Newberry Esquire, Probate Judge.
The State of South Carolina Pickens County Probate judge grants Mary McPolder letters of administration for the estate of M M Holder. Creditors are ordered to appear before the Court of Probate in Pickens on the date after publication to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated October 10, 1868.
Rental notice states a two horse crop is available by A Bowen of Pickens South Carolina with tenant must furnish own stock. The terse ad lists land or equipment terms for rental without additional details.
D B Kinney an old respected Pickens resident died at his home after a brief illness. He was born in 1864 in Mississippi and lived in Arkansas before moving to South Carolina. Survived by his second wife Mrs Carroll Wisher and six children, the family and community mourn his jovial, helpful nature. The funeral followed at Pickens Cemetery. readings and prayers held locally.
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