Local and Personal Notes From Yorkville and Nearby
Miss Goldwin of Yorkville visits Prof and Mrs Melton. Miss Lorena Taylor hosts G F C club Friday. Miss Smith of Greenville now stenographer for Carey and Carey. Finley Whitmire ad touts square deal printer. Rev Fulton Childress to preach Concord Baptist next Sunday at 2 pm. Bishop Kilgo elected director of Southern Railway. W R Hicks and son Roy visit town. Miss Lillian Gilliland and Mr B Hendricks married Oct 18 191?. Saint Louis bankers plan to aid cotton farmers with 150000000 to lend at six cents per pound to stabilize prices and liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Gilliland
Mr. B. Hendricks
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
Saint Louis
South
Child Gathers 322 Pounds Of Cotton In One Day
Odeas Durham a nine year old from Six Mile picked three hundred twenty two pounds of cotton on Tuesday October 13. Prof J T Robinson of Dacusville visited The Sentinel last week and serves as clerk of the Pickens association. An all day singing is planned for Griffin on the fourth Sunday in November with many singers expected. The W C T U and Woman's Prayer Meeting meet at Mrs Jeff Moon's Thursday at four with all local women invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odeas Durham
J. T. Robinson
Dacusville
the Sentinel
Prof. Robinson
Pickens Association
Griffin
Woman’s Prayer Meeting
Jeff Moon
Globe Optical Company Ad Promises Easier Vision
Eye sufferers are urged to read The Globe Optical Company advertisement on the last page for easier vision and fewer headaches from eye strain. Cross eyes can be corrected by properly fitted glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Optical Company
D A Tompkins Dies At 62 In Montreal Summer Home
D A Tompkins co founder of the Charlotte Observer and a central figure in the industrial scene of the Carolinas died at a summer home in Montreal North Carolina Sunday afternoon aged 62 from paralysis. He was born in Edgefield South Carolina and was a Greenville News stockholder. He served as vice president of the National Manufacturers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Tompkins
J. P. Caldwell
The
Charlotte Observer
Two Carolinas
Montreal
N. C
Mr. Tompkins
Edgefield
Greenville News
National Manufacturers’ Association
Illiteracy in Rural South Carolina Reveals Gap in Schools
Washington Oct 20 The census shows 11.8 percent illiteracy in rural South Carolina among native white farmers and 3.9 percent in cities. Of 276,980 illiterates in the state 249,277 live on farms, including 121,834 boys and men and 127,448 girls and women who cannot read or write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
South Carolina
South Carolina Bees Yield 25 Pounds Per Hive in 1914
South Carolina beekeepers report 1914 honey crop with 25 pounds per colony, unchanged from 1913. Census figures for 1910 show 12,528 farms kept bees and 75,422 total colonies in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
M H Writes to The Farmers Again About Crop Cuts and Storage
The writer urges farmers to store cotton in mills or warehouses to secure credit and argues for cutting next year’s acreage by 50 percent. He critiques current prices, notes seed value, and warns that without coordinated action farmers risk losing income and regional factory strength. The piece emphasizes regional independence and prudent management of seed and crops.
High Class Glasses Fitted by Skilled Optometrists
Eye examination performed by specialists. Glasses made while you wait. Chamber of Commerce members promote service with refund of railroad fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Facts on Cooperation and Market Access
A editorial urges farmers to unite and organize to improve distribution of farm products. It notes transportation systems are key to moving goods and criticizes middlemen for inflating costs. The piece argues bumper crops without market facilities ruin farmers and stresses collective effort.
The Globe Optical Company Ss C
The Globe Optical Company Ss C reports business activity and corporate identifiers. Details readable indicate the firm’s name variant and registration context within local trade records.
No room to misunderstand Watts articles say reader
The writer argues Rev D W Viott and Rev T J Watts were clear in their remarks about Watts a Catholic now a Baptist and trusted by Louisville seminary and Baptist enterprises The piece asserts no bias or misunderstanding among Baptists or readers and defends Watts integrity against Catholic prejudice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.W. Viott
T. J. Watts
Pickens Association
Bro. Watts
South
Louisville
Easley U D C Plans Bazaar and Dinners for November
Easley U D C the William Easley chapter met at Mrs. Roy R. Smiths home with Mrs. Verna Howard presiding. Members named Carolina signers of the Ordinance of Secession during roll call. Delegates elected to the State convention in Yorkville in December with Mrs. Howard as president's alternate and Eunice Singleton as delegate. Finalized November bazaar and last day dinners. social hour featured a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Easley
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Roy R. Smith
Verna Howard
D. W. Hiatt
Carolina
Yorkville
W. M. Hagood, Jr
Howard
Eunice Singleton
Queen Johnson
Ruth Smith
Mae Sellers
Gettin Busy At Butcher Shop Instructs On Dismemberment
A butcher barks at John to hurry and cut off Mrs Murphy s leg and break Mrs Jones s bones and slice Mrs Johnson s tongue. The piece mocks stubbornness using a rural idiom from the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Liberty Farmers Day Rally Sets Oct 23 1914
The Board of Trade and Liberty businessmen invite farmers mill workers and citizens from Pickens and nearby counties to gather in Liberty South Carolina on October 23. The program promises speakers music and a discussion of 1915 crop plans plus a community dinner on the schoolhouse grounds with attendees urged to bring well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade and Business Men of
Liberty
Pickens
S. C
First-Class Printing Leads The Sentinel With An Order
The Sentinel reports First-Class Printing secures a new order, signaling potential growth for the business. The deal underscores demand in the local printing sector and positions the company for expansion in the coming quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Greenville area rural ads and business notices
Wanted to buy all varieties of peas and cane seed shelled corn and oats highest prices paid Our warehouses are located on G S A tracks Piedmont Avenue Dixie Flour and Grain Company wholesale grocers Greenville SC Lost late Saturday evening between Pickens and Hagood farm heavy lap robe Finder please leave at The Sentinel office and get reward We pay cash We sell for cash and sell for less Easley SC Easley Steam Laundry wants your work Satisfaction guaranteed washing ironing cleaning and pressing Dry cleaning a specialty Our wagon is in Eickens on Tuesdays and Fridays Craig Mauldin proprietors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
State Committee
Sloaton
Piedmont Avenue
Dixie Flour and Grain Company
Greenville
S. C
Pickens
Hagood Farm
Sentinel Office
Easley Steam Laundry
Eickens
Craig & Mauldin
Pickens Warehouse Co opens stock subscription books
Pursuant to a commission issued by Hon. R. M. McCown the secretary of state the undersigned will open books of subscription to the capital stock of Pickens Warehouse Co on Thursday October 22 at the office of Pickens Bank Pickens S C the books will remain open one day J McD Bruce I M Mauldin Frank McFall board of corporators
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McCown
Pickens Warehouse Co
Pickens Bank
Pickens
S. C
J. McD. Bruce
I. M. Mauldin
Frank McFall
Board of Corporators
Notice to Creditors and Heirs in Morris Estate
The State of South Carolina Pickens County probate judge issues a citation for A M Morris to obtain letters of administration for F M Morris. Kindred and creditors must appear at the Pickens Court of Probate on November 5, 1914 at 11 a.m. to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated October 14, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
A. M. Morris
F. M. Morris
S. C
Notice to creditors of Julius E Boggs
All persons with claims against the estate of Julius E Boggs must present them duly proven by November 15 1914 or be barred from payment. Debtors to the estate must pay by that date to the undersigned J E Bones 26 Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius E. Boggs
J. E. Bones
Notice of Final Settlement and Discharge For Murphree Estate
Notice is given that W. M. Murphree will apply to J. B. Newbery Esq judge of probate Pickens County South Carolina on November 19 1914 at 11 oclock for leave to make final settlement of Harriet B Murphree deceased and obtain discharge as administrator of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Newbery, Esq
Pickens County
South Carolina
Harriet B. Murphree
W. M. Murphree
Lands Seizure Sale Ordered in Easley Township Case
In pursuance of a decretal order dated September 30 1914 Judge S W G Shipp directs a November 1914 sale at Pickens Courthouse South Carolina. Three parcels totaling 86 3 4 acres are offered with terms one half cash and twelve month credit secured by bond and mortgage.
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Alice Phillips
S. W. G. Shipp
Pickens
South Carolina
Easley Township
W. A. Lark
R. F. Lenhardt
A. H. Heaton
W. H. Julian
Elvira Trainham
Mellie Allison
A. J. Boggs
Sale of Central lands in Pickens County South Carolina
In the Court of Common Pleas Gaines Gassaway Merchandise Co and others bring a sale of lands in Central town Pickens County. Four lots Nos 2 3 4 each 50 by 200 feet totaling three quarters acre with adjoining Lot 1 right of way of Southern Railway Chestnut Street and North Gaines. Plus one more tract in Central adjoining the described parcels containing one quarter acre. Cash Terms. Purchasers pay papers and recording. One hour to comply or premises will be resold.
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State of South
Pickens Courthouse
South Carolina
Central
Southern Railway Company
Chestnut Street
North Gaines
Pickens County
State of
A. J. Boggs
T. J. Mauldin
Chambers
South
Saluda
Alexander Place
R. M. Foster
W. A.hester
D. L
C. L. Foster
Sarah L. Alexander
C. L. Foster and Brother
Office of Register of Mesne
Six Mile
Hayes
Keowee
H. Y. Lawrence
Palmer
Adeline Lawrence
E. C. Edens
County of Pickens
Court OF Common Pleas
T. J. Bowen
N. Texie Bowen
S. W. G. Shipp
Pickens
William Aiken
Robert Trotter
T. B. Clark
E. T. Eadens
S. H. Bowen
Pickens Court Records Prevent Further Action in Foster Case
In the Court of Common Pleas Pickens County Fannie Charles sues Elise B Foster and others. A decretal order issued in the case governs further proceedings as stated in court action.
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State of
South Carolina
County of Pickens
Court OF Common Pleas
Fannie
Charles
Elise B. Foster
Plaintiffs C E Robinson and others sue defendant C A Carnes
A legal action is filed naming C E Robinson and co plaintiffs against C A Carnes as the defendant in a civil suit. No further details are available from the fragment.
Court sale notice for land parcel in Creek County
Notice of sale in a 1914 case M L Smith et al vs M E Smith et al by Hor S W G Shipp stating sale on a November day at the courthouse in the state. It describes a 30 acre tract in Creek County adjoining specific parties with cash terms and completion of papers.
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M. E. Smith
S. W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pickens Drug Company
Rexall
J. N. Hallum
Miss Goldwin
Mrs. Melton
Craig Bros
Lorena Taylor
Miss Smith
Carey and
Carey
Finley & Whitmire
Fulton Childress
Concord Baptist Church
John C. Kilgo
Methodist Church
W. R. Hicks
Little Son
Roy
Bennington-Hall
Folger, Thornley & Co
Putnam’s
NYAL
Nunnally’s
M. H
Peter Radford
Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union of America
A. A. Odom
A. H. Schade
Secy. and
Treas
Ss. C
Easley U. D. C
Atlanta Constitution
Liberty Farmers
Alaric Trine
Alan Law
Trey
O’ Hearts
Louis Joseph Vance
Easley
Armour & Co
F. W. Lippman CO
Savannah
T. D. Harris
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Freeport
Ill
Easley, S. C
Clerk’s Sale
State of South Carolina
Norman Julian Et al
Clerk's
SAL
Pickens, S. C
Anderson Phosphate and Oil Co
C. E. Robinson Et al
M. L. Smith Et al
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