Record of Cotton Ginned Up To Oct 18 Sets New National Peak
Census bureau reports 5,477,397 bales ginned by Oct 18, 83.7 percent of the crop, the highest ginning percentage on record. Comparison shows 1916 at 64.3 percent and last year at 5,754,582 bales ginned to date. State totals list major ginnings in Texas Georgia North Carolina and Arkansas, among others, with 1,740,766 bales in Texas and 637,129 in Georgia.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Sea-Island
Alamada
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Louisiana
Mississippi
States
Merrick Named New York Prohibition Chief
Mr. R. Q. Merrick long served in the government revenue service at Greenville and recently in the prohibition service. He is named chief of the prohibition raiding forces in New York and has begun his new duties. A native of Oconee county, he is well known in Pickens county where he spent much time in the line of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Q. Merrick
Government Revenue Service
Greenville
Prohibition Service
New York
Mr. Merrick
Oconee County
Pickens County
Farm Home Destroyed by Fire in Glassy Mountain Area
The home of Gardner Freeman, a prominent resident of Glassy Mountain, burned to ashes this week while the family was in the cotton field. Nearly everything was lost including honey, several thousand pounds of fruit and vegetables, and the winter stock of shoes and coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Freeman
Glassy Mountain
Marriage of Miss Cora Gilstrap and Mr. Roy Bryant
Miss Cora Gilstrap and Mr. Roy Bryant of Mountain Grove were wed at the officiating minister Rev Martin's residence on October 9. The ceremony was followed by a wedding feast at the Greens' home and the couple will reside near Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Gilstrap
Roy Bryant
Mountain Grove
Martin
B. R. Gilstrap
Green
Tirnant
Pickens
Central News Letter Highlights Local Movements And News
L H Bowling drove to Spartanburg and paused in Greenville for business. J W Julian, rural officer, has been ill but expects to return to duty soon. Postmaster C G Rowland returns from Washington after attending a national convention and is missed while away. Local residents from Greer visited over the weekend. Lawyers G G Christopher and O C Keith were in town on legal work. Prof and Mrs G E Welborn visited the Welborn family home. H G Powers at Central roller mill supplies seed wheat at cost and urges orders to beat boll weevil by sowing grain. Rev W S Goodwin traveled to Anderson for business. Mrs Dr Huston is ill with fever. prayers for recovery. J T Gassaway spent Sunday with friends Ramsuer. Rev Mr Davis preached at the Presbyterian Church. Miss Emily Falls went to Columbia on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Julian
Iaa Chapman
C. G. Rowland
Washington, D. C
C. B. Smith
P. W. Smith
Morris Dean
Greer
G. G. Christopher
O. C. Keith
Pickens
G. E. Welborn
Central
Mr. Powers
W. S. Goodwin
Anderson
Dr. Huston
J. T. Gassaway
Ralph Ramsuer
Mr. Davis
Presbyterian Church
Emily Falls
Columbia
Sam M. Cox Dies at 42 in Dacusville Home
Sam M. Cox, a well known Dacusville resident, died at his home on October 19 after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the home led by Rev. D W Hiatt, with burial in Cross Roads cemetery. He was 42 and survived by wife Lou Avarilla Hendricks and ten children Flora George Sam Inez Vivian Ruth Onie Jim Frank Helen Hoke. Also survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Cox and three sisters Mrs. John Williams Mrs. R M Hill and Mrs. W M Freeman.
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Sam M. Cox
Dacusville
D. W. Hiatt
Cross Roads
Cox
Lou Avarilla Hendricks
Bettie Hendricks
Grifin
Flora
George
Sam
Inez
Vivian
Ruth
Onie
Jim Frank
Helen
Hoke
George Cox
John Williams
R. M. Hill
W. M. Freeman
Pickpockets Eye Greenville Circus Money
Arthur L Fortune of Masley reports his pocketbook stolen on a Greenville train night he and his wife returned home. He says about $105 in cash and several valuables including his army discharge were taken after he boarded, suspects someone saw him counting money at the station.
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Greenville
Arthur L. Fortune
Masley
Fortune
Washey
Hin
Rich wedding at Mullinax home unites Miss Emma Yates and Mr Marshall West
Miss Emma Yates married Mr Marshall West on Sunday October at the home of Mrs W L Mullinax with Rev R C Kendrick officiating. The ceremony drew only close relatives and friends as the couple begins married life amid warm community wishes.
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W. L. Mullinax
Emma Yates
Marshall West
R. C. Kendrick
Furman Clemson Football Game Told by an Eyewitness
A first person account describes attending the Furman vs Clemson football clash. The writer notes long lines, admitted spectators paying to stand, and a chaotic crowd as the Hurricanes and Tigers played to a tie. He recalls bands, cheerleaders, and colorful observations of the crowds and players.
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Pedro
Peple
Tigers
Granstan
Tivers
Putin
Clemson
Rams
Furman
Hurricans
Wraslin
Boxin
Etc &E
Sevral
Peple Wood
Clemson School
Hurricane
Auburn
Bill Shakspere
Stratford Cyclone
London Lions
Horned tail snake shown in Greenville display
Greenville papers report a horn tailed snake over two inches long caught alive in upper Greenville county and exhibited in Greenville city. The creature measures about eighteen inches with a tough boney body, drawing public interest.
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Greenville
Greenville County
Baby dies from poisonous insect bite at Mountain Grove
Jessie Bright Gilstrap, age unknown, died weeks after a bite by a poisonous insect on the neck. Funeral services were led by Rev. D P Hudson at Mountain Grove church. The child was buried after the services.
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Jessie
The Sentinel Propels Pickens County News Forward
The Sentinel highlights its status as the oldest paper in the county with broad circulation and fair coverage. It invites local advertising and urges residents to subscribe, promising value and homegrown publication for Pickens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Sentinel
Keowee Trail Pageant to Feature Calhoun Return in Greenville
Pickens patriotic groups D A R U D C stage The Keowee Trail pageant in Greenville on Armistice Day November 11 reenacting John C Calhouns homecoming from Congress at Fort Hill. Schools urged to close so teachers and pupils can study county history amid this holiday observance.
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Pickens
Keowee Trail
Greenville
John G. Calhoun
Congress
Fort Hill
Pickens County
Ellison Christopher Ef marriage in Anderson
Miss Lucia Marie Ellison wed Mr. Mack Christopher of Anderson in a ceremony at the Ellison home. The elegant affair featured chrysanthemum decor, a Mendelssohn march, and a reception with yellow and white accents. The couple plans an extended bridal tour.
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W. L. Moorehead
Mendelssohn O
Gionilliatt Christopher
Victora Moorehead
W. A. Christopher
Duncan
S.C
D. W. Hiatt
RR. Porter
Clemson College
J. N. Finles
Greer
J. J. Finley
Libertas Mer
W. A. Finley
W.oa. Ellison
Piedmont
Judee and
Mays
AL Christopher
Hine Minley
Jordon Reece
Pickens
Womans Missionary Society Meeting Held at Peters Creek
The Womans Missionary Society of the Pickens Baptist Association will meet at Peters Creek Church on the fifth Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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The
Womans’ Missionary Society of the Pickens Baptist Association
Peters Creek Church
Local notes from Pickens area reflect visitors and health
Short items report Mrs. J P Carey Jr visiting Atlanta last week and Mrs. G C Grogan returning to Elberton after visiting Pickens. Updates on Mrs. B Lewis improving in Atlanta, Mrs. Olpa Goodwin and Mrs. Hubert McKagan at their mother H A Richey’s bedside, and Mrs. L A Richey improving after pneumonia. Also mention Rev P S Crawford’s death in Charlotte at 67, and local notices on school openings, DAR education efforts in Tamassee, and real estate move by Col Craig.
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Mrs
G. K. Holly
Atlanta
Pickens
Mrs. Meek
Olpa Goodwin
Petersburg
Hubert McKagan
Greenwood
H. A. Richey
IL. A. Richey
B. BR. LaBoon
Mrs Amanda Johnson Buried After Perry Funeral Services
The body of Mrs Amanda Freeman Johnson was brought from Perry Oklahoma and buried in Pickens cemetery last Monday after funeral services at the Baptist church led by Rev S J Mathews of Central and Rev D W Thiett of Masley. She died in Oklahoma from heart failure after a typhoid bout. Her husband is ill with fever and could not accompany the body. A Pickens resident for years, she leaves children Ernest Richard Essie and Lyon and many relatives in this county.
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Amanda Freeman Johnson
Perry
Okla
Pickens
Baptist Church
S. J. Mathews
Central
D. W. Thiett
Masley
J. R. Harris
Ernest
Richard
Essie
Lyon
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Merrick
L. H
Spartanburg
Pete
P. S
Easley
Furman Hurricans
Sickens County
Homie
Tiomie Prodi
Pure Sentinel
Mammoth
Ellison
Christopher
W. M.S. Meeting
J. P. Carey, Jr
G. C. Grogan
Elberton
Harood Bruce
J.C. Dives
P. S. Crawford
Charlotte
N. C
James P. Carey
Jin
Frank McPfall
Batesbore
Twelve Mile
Olive Adams
Louise Grawley
Alexander Theatre
Mary Pickford
Pickens School
Tamassee
T. J. Mauldin
Fort Prince George
Col. Craig
Mile Creek
Keowee River
R. G. Gaines
Mr. Craig
Revolutionary Army
J.T. Taylor
Pickens Under
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