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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
1
B H Peace editor of The Greenville Daily News visited Pickens County and praised its substantial homes crops and growing industry. He predicted top tier growth for the county and noted the trans mountain road project as a key driver while pledging to publicize Pickens advantages through his paper.
The topsailing of Ann street and sidewalk has been completed and the street is in first class shape. The street was resurveyed built up in low places and cut down in high spots with a new sidewalk. Mayor Cureton supervised the work and the town thanks him for the improvement. Plans now call for sand clay on Main street when waterworks and sewerage work allow.
Construction starts on a 75 foot high supports and a 25 foot long water tank with 75000 gallon capacity for Pickens waterworks. Foreman J H Stevens leads workers from Georgia towns including Atlanta Newnan Carrollton and Columbus to complete within two weeks near Keowee Pharmacy.
Mr. Harry Harrington, recently finishing auto repair training, works at Worsham garage. Norman Oliver couple visited Crayton Mullinax family. Mrs. Lee Carson returned home from Greenville hospital improved. P. W. Smiths and I. Van Clayton couples were in town or with relatives for business or family events. Six Mile academy students visited. Glayton couple attended a Morris Clayton wedding in Pickens. J. W. Julian, rural policeman, at Federal court in Greenville. he has been dealing with alcohol issues. Receptions and social visits occurred in Easley and Liberty. Tarrant and Kelley noted in Liberty and Pickens for business. Brock couple traveled to Pendleton for business.
Emily Inez Morris and Frederick Van Clayton were married Wednesday afternoon October 5 at the bride’s home in Pickens. Rev H A Knox officiated in a ceremony attended by family. The couple will reside in Pickens after a motor wedding trip.
A marriage link joins Catechee and Norris at the little matrimonial mill on Christmas Day with Paul Liday officiating. The groom is Alonzo Brown and the couple hails from Central, greeted by a large crowd and warm wishes. Also announced, Oliver Boggs of Birmingham welcomed a daughter christened Oliver Bill.
A lay sermon condemns national hypocrisy and urges a personal and collective revival. It warns that sin, crime, and atheistic German influences imperil America's claim to spiritual leadership and calls for renewed righteousness, biblical love, and divine guidance to avert downfall.
Several civil cases were disposed in Pickens court last week with modest public interest. Notable verdicts include Furman Mauldin vs Glenwood Cotton Mill for 750 dollars, Ruth King versus Evie Cooley for 300, Mull vs Bastey Lumber Co for 600, and N J Sheriff versus P C G Carter for 1500. A consent verdict of 2500 was recorded in Robinson administratrix for Ivy Robinson v Southern Power Co and City of Easley, noting Ivy Robinson’s death by a live electric wire on Easley streets.
Rural Pickens county grand jury analysis reveals from June 1 to September 1 whiskey seized 105 waves. Stills destroyed 1s. Arrests made 140. Days to be served under sentence AOL. Money paid as fines 2.959.00.
The report shows 4 645 bales pinned in Pickens County by Sept 26 this season versus 25 last year. statewide figures reach 215 266 bales pinned by Sept 25 this year, up from 171 451 a year earlier.
R B Brown of Pickens route 4, longtime associate of The Sentinel, paid an appreciated visit on Tuesday.
Greenville officials forecast nearly 14 000 attendees for The Keowee Trail pageant at the county fair grounds on November 11 as Home Coming Week showcases regional history and legends. Participants include school children from Cherokee Oconee Pickens and Laurens counties with rehearsals under way across seven counties. Col W H W Keith chairs the Publicity Committee and notes more than 1500 people are already in training for the event.
After a season led by Presiding Elder Steadman Grace Methodist held the four th quarterly conference Sunday morning and elected officers. Stewards include Juilee Td Mauldin Frank McFall A S Porton We A Mathews J oA Robertson A J Rogers Jr Rob Roark J C Alexander. Church leader Mrs Gillespie and trustee J M Gillespie. Sunday School superintendent IL KE Jones. Miss Grace Mathews confirms as Epworth League president.
The Pickens area recorded its first frost of the season on October 5, marking the start of colder conditions. Local gardeners and motorists are advised to take protective measures as overnight temperatures dipped.
The Pickens County tax books will open Saturday October 15 at the county treasurer's office. Total taxes to be collected amount to $376,912.24 with dog tax separate. County property value is $7,399,639, up $24,238 from last year, while the dog tax will add about $2,200 from 1,785 dogs at $1.25 each.
Anderson Oct 6 The Daily Mail reports Ross Powell in the county jail after confessing to murdering his 15 year old wife in Hasley. He shows remorse but fears the electric chair and hopes to stay in the local jail. He surrendered at the magistrate after the act and has been visited by family amid tense reactions.
A birthday celebration will be held at the home of Mrs. R. K. Anderson on October 22. All friends and relatives are invited.
W Wells Anderson age 31, son of Mr and Mrs R L Anderson of Hunt’s bridge near Dacusville, killed himself Monday morning by leaping into the Saluda River. He ran from home outrunning pursued family, his body recovered about 150 yards downstream. He served in World War II and was a Methodist. Survived by parents and siblings Mrs Leslie West Bertie Nina and Fletcher A Anderson. The county mourns with the bereaved family.
William H Wade 86 a Pickens county resident died Oct 4 at his son J M Wade's home after a year long illness due to aging. Funeral at Griffin church conducted by Rev Mace the day after death. Wade a Confederate veteran and Gap Van Baptist member survived by four sisters one brother and sons J M de C and WH H Wade all of Pickens.
Mrs Martha P Kelly 73 died at her Greenville home Saturday night after a two week illness. She lived here most of her life and leaves four daughters Mrs I T Bradley Miss Adlia Kelly Mrs G W Davidson of Greenville Mrs J M White of Masley three sons C R M He and O C Kelly one brother Elias Day of Easley and one sister Mrs I M Couch of Easley. Funeral was Sunday at 2340 Block and 18428 Pendleton road followed by burial in Masley Perho District church cemetery.
On Saturday October 1, the Death Angel claimed a 19 month old child of Mr and Mrs Riley Gilstrap after a three month illness. The infant was laid to rest in Mt Zion cemetery the day after death. Many friends offer sympathy to the bereaved family. It is hard to give our loved ones up, but God knows best.
Mrs Harvey Stevens died at her home in Bushey Monday afternoon October 10 after a three month illness. Funeral services were held at Tabor church Tuesday afternoon by Rev J C Digps. She was seventy six and survived by her husband and three children Henry Stevens and Marie Stevens. Also surviving are brothers and sisters J J Adams D B Adams Sam Adams and Mrs Lou Grant and Mrs Mary Hutson of Pickens county.
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