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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
1
The season showcases dresses in serge taffeta faille and charmeuse in plain or plaid, with formal wear a specialty. Prices start at 12.50. Coats vary in length and many are fur trimmed with prices as low as 9.50.
Velvet ostrich and fur trim dominate new arrivals from New York designers. Weekly consignments bring smart velvet models from five dollars, offering stylish options that suit any purse.
We display silks and dress goods including Latin radiante charmeuse taffetta and crepe de chine for gowns. Woolens feature serge bronccloth and reps Biarritz in rich sombre tones. Velvets remain a prime favorite with fabrics priced from 50c to 2.00 and new shade offerings.
The Pickens Hardware and Grocery Company reports improved finances as residents buy more goods at fair prices and pay in full. Demand rises while delayed cotton payments of 1914 are settled promptly, signaling stronger local commerce and service to the community.
Farmers urged to compare Walter A. Wood tools including the Flexible Disc Tlarrow and Wood 50 tooth Tlarrow offered at 12.50. Perfection Iron Beam Plow Stock and Turner praised for two in one use. William J. Oliver Turn Plow backed by a free replacement guarantee if broken.
Save $10 to $20 on Allen's Princess Range and receive a free aluminum roaster worth $8 with cash purchase. Stoves priced up to $28 in stock. Big supply of heaters grates shelf hardware rubber roofing and more available at low prices.
Pickens County items report a ninety day visit by Ee Merrill of Peon Mississippi with a short cotton crop due to boll weevils. Lathem of Mian Arizona visits. fair exhibits due by October 1 at Findley and Stansell. Homecoming services announced for Liberty First Baptist on November 6. Funeral of long time magistrate John D Sitton held at St Paul Methodist. survived by wife and children. Local merchants promote strong trading values and varied stocks in Pickens. Found near Mountain View church a blue herd geal owner to claim at Six Mile Baptist academy.
Oolenoy notes report Sunday visits by Edens and Jones to Rasley, Prof Hamorsh and Miss Emma Hanmorsh with family near Seneca, and several local social calls. Infant death brings sympathy to Mr and Mrs Hicks. Frost appears, remodeling at James Hendrix's home advances, Mrs Williams of Hartwell visits daughter Mrs Hicks who is ill.
October Land welcomed by Vernon Julian and family. Mrs A L Jones recovering from a broken arm and keeping it from full use. Mrs W T Nimmons improving after a recent limb fracture. Minda Smith visiting sister Mrs Clyde Griffin. Miss Smith ill for several days. J H Hughes and sister Miss Ann visited W M Jones. Leila Jones returned home with friend Miss Chloie Williams Partie.
Liberty Township hosts a singing convention at Smiths Grove United Church two miles east of Liberty on the third Sunday in October. Everyone is invited to bring songbooks and well filled baskets. Col Rowens serves as secretary and treasurer.
J. C. Jennings, former sheriff, named postmaster of Pickens to fill the unexpired term of the late FH Gr McDaniel. Congressman Wyatt Aiken wired Washington with his nomination, papers completed, Jennings took charge last week and his selection meets broad approval among county residents.
I J Wolfe resigns as boss weaver at Pickens mill. He is praised as the best boss, with workers expressing regret. A farewell supper was held for loom-tixers, and Wolfe departs for his farm near Roebuck with successors planned as Bridges of Spartanburg.
All lovers of music are invited to Cedar Rock for an all day singing event. The Community calls for a cordial gathering with well filled baskets for the expected crowd.
One hundred dollars is offered for information on the disappearance of Charles W. Martin from the office of the Southern States Life Insurance Co in the Candler Building Atlanta on September 18 1915. Martin 5 feet 6 inches tall 140 pounds clean complexion wearing a soiled straw hat and suspected mental disturbance. He has a muscular eyelid contraction causing blinking when speaking. He is believed to have a wife Annie Martin and two sons Charles aged 9 and Harry aged 3. Anyone with information should contact Cel Martin Bavley 8 c.
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