History of Pickens County from Keowee to modern Pickens
A narrative tracing the region now in Anderson Pickens and Oconee Counties from early Cherokee alliances with the English through the 18th century to the establishment of Pickens and Oconee counties in 1868. It highlights Fort Prince George, the run of Cateechee, the Treaty of Hopewell, development of Pendleton district, county seat moves, and the growth of Pickens town with its courthouse, jails, and notable families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinor
Alexander Cummints
Athintic
England
France
Cummings
Keowee
Old Pendleton District
Nimmon's Tridge
Keowee River
Jas, Glenn
Indian Territory
Prince George
Cateechee
Anderson, Pickens
Oconee Counties
Andrew Vickens
Hopewell
Old Stone Church
Ninety
Washisgton
Pendleton
Greenville
Pickensville
Hickens
Anderson
Willikins
Dinah
Old Pickensville
Bdeefield
Anders
Gan
Pickens
Weoowee
Mort George
Pendleton Weil
Sherif
Penadleton
John S. Richardson
Bayliss J. Earle
Earle
John T. Lewis
Ador
Old Pickens
Judee
T. J. Mauldin
Massey
Liberty
Norris
Central
Calhoun
Clemson College
Great Southern
Aivoney
New Pickens
Hatroods
Holcombes
Bruces
Alexanders
Amblers
Iffins
Loopers
Robinsons
Marles
Thornleys
Pickens County
Robert A. Owen
Stephen Keith
John J. Lewis
J. M. Stewart
A.J. Bowes
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement and Oath
A notarized affidavit by Frank J. Cheney of Cheney Co. declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document, dated December 6, 1886, cites internal medicine claims and a public notice of availability from Hall's Company in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Cheney & Co
Hall
Prank J. Cabney
A. W. Gleason
BP. J. Cheney & CO
All Druggista
Pickens
Express
Pickens District History and Notable Figures Highlighted
The piece recounts early Pickens County leaders such as Prohibition judge Irvin Philpot and Sheriff Joab Manidin, lists first lawyers including W. E. Holcombe, notes historic streams Keowee and Twelve Mile, and touts Caesars Head and Mount Canals as local landmarks. It praises Orrs Rifles and the region’s climate, scenery, and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ent
O. Sloan Stewart
Lewis
Keith
Irvin Philpot
Newbery
Joab Manidin
Harvey Richey
J. J. Gg. McDaniel
J. C. Jennings
Robert Roark
Pickens
W. E.holcombe
J. Ki. Slagrood
CO. L. Ilollingsworth
J. A. Childs
Tehn
Holcombe
Geo. Wo ‘Povler
J. P. Carey
J the Reoinsom
Keowee
Caesars’ Head
Cnnacls
Dickens
South Carolina
South Curling
Orr's Regiment of Rifles
Southland
Boris
Daughter Lacked Strength to Walk Far
A report notes a young girl was weak for a long time and unable to walk far. Despite efforts, nothing seemed to help her improve her condition.
Acid Iron Mineral Iron Remedy Endorsed By Va. Mother
A Basset Virginia mother reports her daughter improved after two bottles of Acid Iron Mineral. The ad claims this tonic boosts blood and digestion, strengthens appetite, and restores health. It is presented as non alcoholic non injurious and bottled by Merredine Chemical Corp Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Basset
Merredine Chemical Corp
Roanoke
Pickens School News Visits Across Greenville and Clemson
Miss Belle Young and Bernice Carey visited Greenville. Miss Vearl Hester motored to Clemson last Sunday. Dessie Few and Lucile McCianahan visited their homes. Mrs. Lily Parsons visited at school last week. The honor roll will be published next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vearl Hester
Clemson
Dessie Few
Lucile McCianahan
Lily Parsons
Births Recorded for Several Families in October
Mrs J H G McDaniel Jr welcomes a daughter born October 4. The Stewarts welcome a son born October 4. Ben EK Haynes reports a daughter born October 12. Frank Smith has a son born October 15. Albert Holder announces a daughter born October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. G. McDaniel, Jr
N. Stewart
Ben EK. Haynes
Frank Smith
Albert Holder
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Pickens’ Sentinel
Pickens, S. C
Uuurdlisheb Weekly
Beytepeet
Seoul
Hass Aid Moaties
Gary Hrorr
Fickens County
Coloneal
CIES
Hiss Pleanan Earle
Mmi
J. W. Parle
Piekens
Wis
Pickens High School
D.C
Nekens County
Aughter
Statl
Pickens School News
Belle Young
Bernice Carey
Bast Wavill
St Onuans USA
Luzianne Coffee
the Reily~ Taylor Company
New Orleans
Folger, Thornley & CO
Yours Truly
Gent’s
Lion King
Chase City
Mitchell Wagons
Carhart
Keowee Bank Pickens, S.C
J.P. Carey
MO. C. Carey
War Department
Germany
Army
Pickens Drug Company
N. B
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