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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
5
A letter from Mr. McDaniel thanks Pickens County voters for support and pledges best service if elected Clerk of Court. The Sentinel notes Dr. R. Kirksey misplaced eyeglasses found by Ed Adcox near Gauley Mountain after an ad appeared. The piece asserts advertising effectiveness when truthful and well written.
A brief fragment references The People's Pressing Club and Merion in a local notice style brief. No further context or specifics are available to determine event, date, or outcome.
The House approved the Adamson eight hour day bill by 239 to 56 with five absent, sending it to the Senate. Two Democrats opposed. ten Republicans and one Socialist supported. The measure sets a standard eight hour day for railroad labor and creates a three member commission to study effects over six to nine months. Senate debate followed with amendments and calls for swift action as railroad labor tensions fueled nationwide concerns.
C S Stewart of Pickens announces a 1303 vote lead by 171 for Clerk of Court in the first primary on September 5 1916 and seeks support for the September 12 runoff. F Van Clayton vows to serve as Superintendent if elected and to run the office to satisfy the voters with efficient service.
In a brief message David W. Smoak thanks the voters of Pickens County for support in the first primary and asks for continued backing in the second. He pledges to devote his best efforts to being a capable prosecuting officer if elected, Greenville S C September 4 1916.
R. T. Hallam thanks Pickens County voters for the primary vote and says if elected County Superintendent of Education on the 12th he will fulfill the trust prudently and honestly. He notes he avoids making promises and asks for votes in the upcoming election.
W S Richbourg expresses appreciation to the people of Pickens County for a strong primary showing on the 29th. He thanks Liberty and nearby areas for their support, notes he was unable to canvass due to summer school duties, and signs with best wishes.
H A Townes expresses heartfelt gratitude for the August 29 election victory and pledges to honor the trust of Pickens County voters as County Auditor. He asks for divine blessing and offers help to any resident anytime.
A. J. Boggs expresses sincere gratitude to loyal friends for past support and acknowledges political enemies for relieving him of responsibilities with a respectful closing from AT Panes.
Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of John G Hunt to present them on or before September 1916 and to all persons owing sums to settle with the undersigned by that date. The document requests settlement of debts and orderly administration of the estate.
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