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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
2
A public critique denounces the Honea Path mob killing of Willis Jackson as indefensible mob violence. It urges restraint, respect for law, and adherence to Christian precepts, noting punishment awaits the alleged offender and urging citizens to let reason govern actions.
The Pickens Association met with Nine Forks Church 14 miles east last Wednesday for a three day session. Hon. W. T. Bowen was elected Moderator G. R. Mayfield Clerk and R. T. Hallam Treasurer. Subjects included Home Missions Temperance and Sunday schools with plans for a Sunday School Union. Rev. W. E. Wilkins spoke on State Missions and the Laymen's Missionary Movement and Rev. R J Williams discussed Foreign Missions.
The Sentinel urges readers to watch weekly ads and choose purchases. It argues advertising by local business leaders pays, keeps them busy, moves goods, and reaches over fifteen hundred county households as a strong investment.
A contract is awarded to construct Carlisle Memorial Hall, a dormitory at Wofford College, with a total project cost of fifty thousand dollars.
The Pension Commissioner in Washington reports that 157,325,160 dollars have been paid from the public treasury in pensions during the year now ending.
The census counted 19 992 white and 5 430 colored residents in Pickens County. The note suggests five thousand should read the Sentinel.
Justice John Marshall Harlan of the Supreme Court died in Washington City after a brief illness. He was regarded as one of the nation's finest constitutional lawyers and his last words were quoted as a good-bye to those waiting.
The town of Greenwood repeatedly serves as a convention hub with the WW. 4f. U. meeting, the Home Missionary societies of the Methodist church gathering, and upcoming U. D. and Baptist State conventions slated for November and December, highlighting its role as a regional meeting place.
A report by J C Garrett on the education institution outlined strong claims and pledges raised to meet an obligation. Delegates heard high quality discussions and sermons by C A Waters S Snuggs and others. Visitors included missionary E T Snuggs and several pastors from Easley Greenville and Secona church will host the October 1912 meeting.
J H Earle advertises first class shingles with heart or sap and delivery to Pickens or mill pricing two miles north of the courthouse. C Craig Bros Co seeks 30 bushels white multiplying onions at $1 per bushel in trade. J R Ashmore The Land Man offers land in Pickens County guidance.
In Easley South Carolina a clerk's sale in Pickens County Common Pleas Court highlights masterful jeweler artistry with a broad display of lockets praised for unmatched quality and unusually low prices. Plaintiffs include John A. Purgess et al.
A decretal order directs Ss. Cc Piasintitis and defendants to sell land in Pickens County at the courthouse door on a November 1911 Salesday. The 25 acre parcel, formerly Joseph Bates A G Burgess, is to be sold with one half cash and the balance on a twelve month credit at 8 percent. If terms are not met the property may be resold. Purchasers pay for papers and recording.
The McNamara case is now on for trial in Los Angeles and is described as a picnic for lawyers. The trial may last six to nine months and a full day was spent last week evaluating a juror’s eligibility, with proceedings adjourned to the following day. Selecting a jury could take a month or more.
Court of Common Pleas sales in Pickens County listing multiple parcels of land on November 1911 Salesday. Properties involve parcels on Ravens Fork and Twelve Mile River with boundaries, plat references, and terms of sale including cash payments and one hour post sale to comply. Notices name plaintiffs and defendants and reference clerk and dates in 1911.
Notice to all claimants against the estate of the late J. B. Freeman deceased. Present claims duly proven on or before November 1911 or be debarred from payment. All persons indebted to said estate must file on the 13th.
An old fashioned hardware note promotes Oliver Plow products and other farming implements. It mentions roofing, slip hinges, and Lubin Hames in a compact sales style inviting attention.
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