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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1912

Page

3

Local Brevities From the Piskans Sentinel

Several notices recount visits by Greenville and Spartanburg residents to Pickens and Easley, a plan to vote in the next primary on Tuesday the 10th, and local happenings from baptisms to new births. The piece notes ongoing dry weather harming corn and various town activities including store stock changes and church events.

Geneva Addie Finley Pickens Piedmont Anderson Isaac A. Phifer Spartanburg R. B. Waldrop Youngblood and Brezeale Florence Hewer Greenville

Baptismal Service Ends With Tragic Exit At Mountain View

Last Sunday at Mountain View church a large crowd witnessed baptisms including an 18 month old child and its mother. As the service ended, Mrs Joe ad and Mrs Will Durham allegedly left with two babies, resulting in severe injuries. Pastor Rev Foster administered the rites. The scene at the burial and baptism parishioners describe as unusual.

Mountain View Church Redmond Mull Foster Joe Will Durham

Candidates Expenses in County Democratic Primary

The county recorded sworn campaign expenditures from Democratic candidates. Listed are names and amounts: S B Craig 56.20, J M Stewart 20.00, J M Welborn 20.00, E P McCravey 33.70, Fred Williams 10.25, J A Hinton 15.25, J H G Mc Daniel 36.00, A J Boggs 52.60, O S Stewart 90.85, R R Roark 21.00, J C Jennings 27.00, L J Connelly 30.45, N A Christopher 48.40, J P Hyde 31.20, J D Aiken 45.40, H W Farr 25.50, A L Edens 33.00, T H Stewart 41.75, E H Field 36.50, R T Hallam 26.60, Elias Day 31.85, J L Bagwell 22.70, J M Lawrence 21.55, G W Bowen 22.20, N B Moore 22.90, E C Bowie 2.00, E W Pickens 2.00, Wea S Gantt 4.50, J F Stokes 4.50, J M Jameson 5.00, C G Rowland 5.00, A S Porter 4.50, W N Cochran 2.00, S F Keith 2.00, W H Grant 2.18, T W Child 2.00, J D Simmons 2.00, G W Dorr 2.00.

Democratic Party S B. Craig J. M. Stewart J. M. Welborn E. P. McCravey Fred Williams J. A. Hinton J. H. G. McDaniel A. J. Boggs O. S. Stewart R. R. Roark J.C. Jennings L. J. Connelly N. A. Christopher J. P. Hyde J. D. Aiken H.W. Farr A. L. Edens T. H. Stewart E. H. Field R. T. Hallam Elias Day J. L. Bagwell J. M. Lawrence W. N. Cochran F. Keith W. H. Grant T. W. Child J. D. Simmons G. W. Dorr

Miss Jessie Lewis Dies After Illness at 18

Miss Jessie Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse J Lewis long time residents of the county died early Sunday morning after a bout with typhoid fever She was about eighteen and a Christian Her remains were laid to rest at Williamston the next day The Lewis family expresses deep sorrow and gratitude for sympathy from friends in the county

Maria Dodgins Joseph C. Dodgins Nimmons Burying Ground Big Eastatoe William Holcombe Jessie Lewis Jesse J. Lewis Piercetown Anderson County Jesse Williamston Lewis

Ice Cream Fest Turmoil Ends With Knife Wounds

During a Saturday night clash at a neighborhood ice cream festival near the brickyard a melee left Gus Hendricks needing eighty stitches after a knife attack. Will Hill was hit by a bullet but continued eating. Virgil Clinkscales was cut and Sam Terrell injured by a flying ball in the hand amid questions about possible prosecutions.

Brickyard Gus Hendricks Will Hill Virgil Clinkscales Sam Terrell

Cedar Rock Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Local letters note visits by Misses Lila and Nannie Clark and Mr Furman Poole from Laurens, and Misses Lala and Carrie Stone from Grey Court. The community reports a growing red spider on cotton and road work improving the area as families travel to Greenville, Easley, Croswell, and Liberty.

Lila Nannie Clark Furman Poole Laurens T. J. Julian Tillman Atlanta Ora Miller Easley Tom Bramlett Elmer Hendrix Greenville Zoa Porter Liberty D. Bardine Croswell Beulah Smith Zion Martin Barr. Tobia

A Card From Mr Bates Denies Cotton Mill Claims

W T Bates addresses Pickens county voters denying rumors that Maj J M Stewart supports a twenty percent interest rate or twelve hour work days for cotton mill operatives. Bates says Stewart is a friend of the people and would back lower rates and legal relief for workers.

Pickens County Maj. J. M. Stewart Maj. Stewart W. T. Bates

Magistrates Nominated in County Primary Election

The county magistrates race names nominees from Pickens Easley Liberty Central Cateechee Calhoun Hurricane Dacusville and Pumpkintown with Eastatoe voters set for a second contest between E C Bowie and W H Grant.

Pickens Township Porter Easley J. M. Jameson Liberty M. A. Boggs Central C. G. Rowland Cateechee T. W. Child Calhoun W. N. Cochran Hurricane Gantt Dacusville D. F. Southerland Pumpkintown S. F. Keith Eastatoe Township E. C. Bowie W. H. Grant

Local shop backs eczema remedy with iron clad guarantee

A town business explains its goal to help customers with skin problems by recommending the eczema remedy D D D Prescription. The shop advertises stocking well known skin treatments and promises a full size bottle trial with a manufacturer guarantee, asserting customer welfare drives sales.

D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago Norbay

Six Mile School Opens Fall Term With Dormitory Plans

The Six Mile Baptist Academy opened its fall term led by principal Prof. S. A. Rutledge with a full teaching staff. Enrollment is expected to rise and a new $2,500 boys dormitory for forty pupils is under construction, with plans to expand both dormitories as the school grows. Boys will stay in private homes until October 1. Students are urged to enroll promptly and contact Prof Rutledge for details.

Six Mile Baptist Academy S. A. Rutledge A. Rutledge Central

Pickens County Singing Convention Meet at Griffin Church

The Pickens County Singing Convention will convene at Griffin church on Saturday and Sunday September 14 and 15. Officials urge broad church and Sunday school representation, promising top national singers. E. P. McCravey, President.

Pickens County Griffin Church E. P. McCravey

Mountain Trip Update With Mountain Visit and Dinner

A group traveled to Table Rock enjoying mountain views from hotel to summit. They surveyed the base, viewed grand scenery, and returned via Pickens and J R Morgans for ice cream, drinks, and dinner. Attendees included Berta Jones Laura Lawrence Virginia Lawrence and James Henry Lawrence among others with chaperones named.

Table Rock Pickens J. R. Morgan’s Misses Berta Nannie Jones Laura Virginia Ethel Lawrence Janette Evelyn Westbury Elsie Ola Luta Morgan Rosa Murray James Henry Tom Margin Walter Russel Henry Lawrence Lyston Stanley Mack Morgan Berta Jones Virginia Lawrence James Henry Lawrence

Galhart Couple Wed at J A Holder Residence

Miss Nettie Chapman and Mr Edgar Fagan of Galhart North Carolina were married August 29 at the residence of J A Holder. J K Simmons notary public spoke the ceremony and the couple received best wishes from all present.

J. B. Newberry Ollie Medlock Raymond Barrett Easley Nettie Chapman Edgar Fagan Galhart N. C J. A. Holder J. K. Simmons N. P

Cards of Thanks from A. L. Edens to Pickens County voters

Mr Editor please permit me through your columns to express to the people of Pickens county my high and sincere appreciation of the very flattering vote given me on the 27th tilt I hope to merit their support in the election to be held on the 10th A L Edens

Pickens County A. L. Edens J. M. Lawrence J. P. Hyde

Thanks to Pickens County Voters

Three candidates express gratitude for strong primary and last election votes. J M Lawrence thanks Pickens County for the flattering vote and pledges service. E P McCrarey thanks voters for their confidence and promises best efforts. J P Hyde also sends thanks for the flattering ballot.

Spartanburg School of Telegraphy Adette

Thousands of operators needed and earning potential of 50 to 150 dollars monthly. Education promises. Positions assured for all graduates. Write immediately for catalogue. Spartanburg School of Telegraphy. Main St Spartanburg SC.

Spartanburg School of Telegraphy Main St Spartanburg

For Sale or Rent Brick Store on Main Street Pickens

For Sale or Rent a two story brick store on Main street in Pickens. Terms easy. B Robinson shows and handles the listing describing the property for prospective buyers or tenants.

Main Street Pickens OG. B. Robinson

For Sale Farm Land and Real Estate Listings

Multiple property notices include 40 acres near Six Mile Academy with dwelling waters and orchard. 103 acre Maddins bridge road farm with two houses. 90 acres on Twelve Mile river near Hunters mill with 40 cultivated. 300 acre Pickens area farm with tenant houses barn and water. Also a horse and buggy for sale and notices to settle debts with Parson Ashmore.

Six Mile Academy J. B. Robinson Central S. C Maddins Bridge Road Nina Montgomery Twelve Mile River Hunters Mill Pickens Ford Auto H. P. International Mounted Lalso Ashmore

Go to the polls next Tuesday naoaata fawn want choice.

Readable text mentions going to polls next Tuesday and a request for a choice. The fragment offers no clear names places dates beyond the relative day.

Naoaata Fawn

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Piskans Sentinel Electoy Jen Rev. B. &. Grandy Will M. Aiken G. W. Corbin E. R. Griffin Here Willie Bowen W. J. Bowen Mt. Pleasant Stork T. D. Harris Aaron Boggs Ina Boggs Oliver Old Stone Church L. R. Dalton Greenville County L. R. Roach Pochontas, Va M. M. Roex Fackler,Ala J. Wade Dickson Westminster T. R. Allen R. EK. Bruce C. M. Bowen Ernest Folger Folger, Thornley & Co New York A. E. Mull Parrish, Sloan & Co Secona A. E. Howard Mountain View Cedar Rock Mr. Bates Bears Castoria Pickens Drug CO Pickens Bank Pickens, S. C Ena J. McD Bruce I. M. Mauldin Six Mile School Singing Convention Y-Taylor Orleons E. P. McCrarey Carl L. Gullick 5. C Parson & Ashmore J. R. Ashmore Wash Hunter R.F.D 8. C Saheecrihe Sentinel F. V. Lippman Savanna Best Gfocect Hallum Molesoff Florida Distributing Pens Simmons C. F. Simmons Medicine CO ST. Louis Missouri Heath, Bruce, Morrow CO Pickens, S
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