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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
2
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A 19th century editorial urges townsmen to invest talent and influence to improve their community. It extols the Blue Ridge views, local institutions, and civic pride, then shifts to define a progressive farmer as one striving to improve yearly, contrasting forward-looking growers with those regressing. The piece promotes communal effort and continual learning.
The message calls residents to gather and beautify the town. It appeals to friends to show gratitude for divine gifts by transforming the community into a highly desirable place to live.
Rev. A. Wilkins profiles Mr. Alfred Taylor of Taylors, a lifelong worker in education religion and public life. The 90 year old Baptist teacher led a weekly Sunday school under trees for over thirty years guiding dozens of boys toward ministry while contributing to Chick Springs era industry and area rail work. His kindness humility and public spirit are celebrated as his life ends with faith and communal impact.
Keowee farm of 1000 acres offered for sale as a whole or in cuts with timber, bottom land, upland, and timber. Purchaser sets terms. Also one 13 acre lot with new house in Six Mile and another house and lot in Six Mile for sale or rent. School and church nearby. Part of Keowee farm available for rent. See J Frank Stephens at Six Mile or R G Gaines at Central.
Metts James furniture and household goods. Stone Fuel Lumber Co offers fuel and building materials. C D Stradley Co lists ladies wear and dry goods. R N Tannahill Co sells autos and saddlery. The Johnson Co handles ladies wear and millinery. The Victrola pianos appear among offerings.
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