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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1921

Page

5

Treasure from Saint Shrine Recovered by Clever Police Work

Stolen last November from the shrine of Elizabeth of Hungary in Marburg, the thirteenth century treasure has been recovered. Frankfort police tracked Emil Kellman after a London jaunt, leading to a rearrest at Cleves with the jewels hidden in his clothes. Six men were involved in the robbery. five were arrested earlier.

Saints Shrine Elizabeth Hungary Marburg London Times London Frankfort Emil Kellman Kellman England Cleves Humber

Woman’s Whistle Sends Husband Sprinting From Movie House

A local Saturday afternoon scene ended with a woman calling for her husband in a movie lobby. She left him inside while shopping and, after jokingly asking if she could whistle for him, the usher suggested description. A startled man hurried to catch a departing interurban.

Womin Indianapolis News

Are We Elothg Off a Coal Bin

Floyd W. Parsons argues in the Worlds Work about coal’s pervasive role in modern life. He lists coal by products powering bread leavening ammonia fertilizing refrigerating batteries aspirin coatings and more.

Floyd W. Parsons Wintergreen

Warrior Wioslopogaas Revealed Behind Umstlopogaas Myth

A tale reports that Swanrl chieftain Lun danda once served under the British flag and that Sir Rider Tageare admitted a link between the fictional hero and a real warrior. Aristopo goes on to question Lun danda and the book by Sir Rider as to origins and inspirations.

Sir Rider Tageare Wioslopogaas Swanrl Sir Rider Aristopogoas Lundanda Sir Rider Teysard Boat Moore Lano

First Boxing Exhibition Ends With Unexpected Knockout

Alice and her brother Ten attended a boxing exhibition. Alice watched the preliminaries with calm, then cheered through the main bout. In the seventh round a knockout stunned the crowd before she and Ben left for the street.

Alice Ten Allee Ben

Aristocrats Attack War Profiteers Wealth Gaps

Mary Henke in Los Angeles Express reports aristocrats accusing the new rich of not giving to charity and of failing to improve art and culture. They blame shifting styles and social changes on profiteers, saying hospitals and theaters suffer as wealth concentrates.

Biss End London Mary Henke Los Angeles Express

Question of a Real Welcome for a Wife and Bank Balance

A Providence Journal piece cites economic wisdom on marriage earnings, contrasting romantic notions with practical finance. A Detroit tale of an engine-room worker spurned for poor prospects ends when he learns his California heirship worth 15 million dollars. he accepts solitude rather than marriage. The piece asks if weighing earnings is correct and if a hopeful suitor should be evaluated by income.

Providence Journal Detroit Soan Toledo California Flotlan Goodby

Rush to Stake Gold Claims on Wapshe River

Prospectors rush along the Wapshe River in New Brunswick seeking the Gilbertson lode after a 60 year old tale of a canoe camp and a single gold ore piece used as a door weight. A poolist later identified the ore and sparked a claim frenzy. Gilbertson died without revealing the site.

Wapshe New Brunswick Gilbertson Wupshe

Students in Occidental Schools Abroad Distribution

The text estimates about 9000 Chinese students studying abroad with 5000 in Japan, 2000 in France, 1400 in the United States, 400 in England, and others across Europe. It notes 2500 Japanese students abroad, 300 in England, 300 Filipino students in the United States and 30 in Japan, and 1000 Indian students in England.

Japan France Tisted States England Europe United States

Queen Alexandra Faces Tight Royal Expenditure

A late report states Queen Alexandra is the poorest royal, receiving an annual state allowance of 8350,000. She reportedly spends far more to maintain Marlborough House and Sandringham and relies on private resources to meet ends meet.

Queen Alexandra Marlborough House Sandringham

Naval Band Life At Agana Guam Observed With Scrupulousness

In Guam the routine of a naval establishment enlivens Agana with daily 8 o clock band music and flag ceremonies. Marines man the halyards while children recite colors and drill to the band. Sunday drills are compulsory for able bodied men and a curious carabao cavalry entertains with cattle mounts.

Agana Guam Twelock

Relief from Heat Suffering Through Cold Water Therapy

A letter from the London Times notes the heat relief method of cooling the body with ice cold water on the neck spine and inner arms. It cites historical use since Priessnitz and cites military experience showing cold applications prevent thermal fever and heat stroke in hot conditions.

Priessaux L’rom London Times

Saved by His Cuffs

An elderly man owns superstitions about cuffs on his dress suit trousers. He believes the cuffs have saved money by helping recover items, such as a diamond ring and a scarf pin, leading him to insist on wearing cuffs despite warnings.

Ws Auskea

Phones to Suit Patrons at Pennsylvania Station

A New York Sun item describes telephone booths at Pennsylvania Station adjusted for user height. Travelers note improvements include stools and raised or lowered phones to accommodate patrons, reflecting New York’s public service emphasis.

Pennsylvania Station New York Sun New York

Venerable Ministers in Active Service Across the Church

Dr Oliver S Bakerel of New York declares Straterene figures show 80 ministers over ninety in active service in the Methodist Episcopal church. The oldest is Rev Seth Teel of Hordieh at ninety, another near ninety seven, and three at ninety six.

Oliver S. Bakerel New York Methodist Episcopal Church Seth Teel Hordieh

Mrs Mamie Keenan dies after long illness in Liberty

Mrs Mamie Alice Parsons Keenan aged 66 dies at her Liberty home after years of illness. Born October 11, 1878 in Anderson County daughter of Ben F Parsons, she lived in Pickens County since childhood and cared for siblings. Survived by husband K H T Keenan and brothers Ralph Parsons, Marshall Parsons, C R Parsons, B W Parsons, and many relatives. Baptist church member since girlhood.

Mamie Alice Keenan Liberty Keenan Mamie Alice Parsons Anderson County Ben F. Parsons Pickens County Bessie Mae K. H. T. Keenan Greenville The Baptist Church Sarah Bramlt Parsons For Brothers Mac Lawrence Ruth Knighton Bira C. R. Parsons Flowery Gay B. WF Parsons Zest Mla Marshall Pee Ham Ralphens

James Hinton Dead Confederate Veteran at 75

James Hinton died Tuesday night at his home near Bailey after a brief illness. He was 75, a Confederate veteran, and longtime Mount Carmel resident. Survived by wife, three daughters Miss J E Smith Greenville and Mrs T J McAdams Greenville and Mrs FEW McAdams Pickens County, and six sons J A Hinton Chattanooga Tenn, Ff M, VO, PL i B D, BE T Hinton Pickens County. Funeral at Mt Carmel church Wednesday by Rev D W Hiott.

James Hinton Orelock Baileys Mount Carmel J. E. Smith Greenville T. J. McAdams FE. W. McAdams Pickens County

Mrs Deniza Sheriff Dead After Long Illness

Mrs Deniza Sheriff wife of the late F P Sheriff died at her son Rev W J Sheriff home near Liberty after about two years of illness. She died in her 89th year and is survived by four sons and one daughter Jani Mullinax Norris. Funeral services were conducted by Ray Davis and burial was at Smiths Grove Church.

Deniza Shevi F. P. Sheriff W. J. Sheriff Liberty Smith's Grove Church Ray Davis N. J Easley, Ord Janie Mullinax Norris, Be

Relative: Mi Her. 34 Ts brace family sorrow and sympathy

The brief notice expresses sympathy from Mi Her and family to relatives and friends following a death. The fragment suggests a condolence message and communal support.

Mi Her

Fatal Auto Crash Kills Pickens Man Near Beverly Bridge

Jule Bowen, a well known Pickens Black man, died after a car carrying four Black occupants left the road near the Beverly bridge over the railroad cut. Bowen died in Greenville hospital after never regaining speech. Driver John Blassingame was seriously injured and hospitalized. One passenger slightly injured. another unhurt. The car was wrecked beyond repair. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Manning with burial at Second Monday.

Jule Bowen Pickens Beverly Bowen Greenville Manning John Blassingame

Fickens Drug Go Prompts Special Interest Appeal

A fragment notes a drug with especial appeal to ladies tied to an event or offer. The readable text suggests a promotional angle or public notice around a product named Fickens Drug Go.

Fickens

Lost coat between Edens stove and Hendricks home

A brown man's coat is lost between S B Edens' stove and W F Hendricks residence. Please return to the Sentinel office and claim a reward offered by A C Sutherland.

S. B. Edens Stove W. F. Hendricks Sentinel Office A. C. Sutherland

Old Glory and the Flag’s Early Origins

A London Daily Express correspondent discusses the origin of the flag name Old Glory. The piece argues the Washington family attribution is unlikely, favoring the old Indian Company flag as the first pattern used by the original thirteen states from 1776 to 1777 when a blue canton with thirteen stars replaced the Union banner.

London Xpress Waington Old I Indian Company Newman Brothers of Oratory Cbezan Ward Sutera

Pocket Find Turns Beggar Into Benefactor

A subway rider slips into a shabby purse and discovers a roll of bills plus a dime. The woman, elated by eight perfect dollars, plans to use the money for a college campaign fund hoping it will be spared from suspicion. The source notes speculation on how the money ended up in her pocket.

Rentle New York Sun

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Deniza Martin M. Blythe Greenville, S C Sam B. Craig O. S Keith. Pickens, S C St Carolinas Ine Keowee Pharmacy Dreocists and Doeler East India’ Company P. A Prince Albert Crystel Glass Reynolds Vinces Co Winston Sule
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