Deaths at Liberty and Local Happenings
An eight year old son of Mr Charlie Boren died after accidentally shooting himself with a pistol found under a pillow. The incident occurred Tuesday morning and he died Wednesday morning at Camp Creek burial followed. Also noted are Miss Martha Galloway’s burial near Major's Shop and other brief local items including visits, travel plans, and a marriage on Sunday morning September 7 in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Boren
Camp Creek
Martha Galloway
Flat Rock
Ben Chapman
Major
Nina Griffin
Sargeant
Nina
Asheville
N. C
W. P. Black
Hubert Watkins
Oklahoma
Texas
Meda Byrd
J. C. Rankin
Death of Mrs Warren in Pickens
Mrs Julia Warren wife of Charlie Warren died at her Pickens home on Tuesday September 2 after a period of illness. She was 46, born Ma haffey, daughter of the late D P Mahaffey. She leaves a husband two children Luther and Sylvester and many relatives. Body laid to rest in Pickens cemetery the day after death. Funeral to be preached at Little River Baptist church by Rev B F Murphy at date to be announced. Community extends heartfelt sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Warren
Charlie Warren
Pickens
J. M. Stewart
Little River Baptist Church
B. F. Murphy
Musical Concert by Pickens Mill Church Vocal Class
The Pickens Mill church vocal class presents a concert conducted by Mr Milford next Friday evening September 12 at 8 o'clock. The program includes choruses duets solos and other attractions with outside assistance. Admission is 10 and 16 cents to aid school expenses. The public is invited. Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens Mill Church
Milford
Callaham Family Reunion Held in Anderson County
The Callaham family gathered at Mr. M. W. Callaham’s home in Anderson County on a Wednesday in the 3d inst. About 50 children and grandchildren attended. Richard Wilson led ceremonies bidding blessings, with a lawn party for the youth after a long day of feasting under shade trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaham
M. W. Callaham
Anderson County
Richard Wilson
Homecoming at Griffin Church Distinctive Reunion Invited
Griffin Church invites all current and former members and pastors to a November Home Coming. A Saturday morning assembly with dinner on the ground, songs, and an address by Capt. James A. Griffin follows a 12 m sermon by Rev. M. L. Jones or Rev. W. J. Foster. Sunday features Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. A. K. Howard or Rev. Fulton Childress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Church
Griffin
James A. Griffin
M. L. Jones
W. J. Foster
A, Ek, Howard
Fulton Childress
An Enjoyable Event Near Pickens on Gregory's Creek
The narrator describes a pleasant gathering at Brother Charlie Childers home five miles from Pickens on Gregorys Creek. He recalls Civil War service, hosts and about one hundred neighbors and old soldiers sharing a grand harvest feast with abundant corn and cotton crops, a long grove table, and prayers led by Brother Nelson Bowling before the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Brother Charlie Childers
Gregory’s Creek
Brother Charlie
Charlie Childers
Nelson Bowling
Pickens School Opens Amid Promising 1913-14 Start
The Pickens graded high school began the 1913-14 session with a large audience, speeches by Rev G F Kirby and Rev J C Bailey, and predictions of a strong year. New and returning teachers were welcomed, including principal J W Ballentine and Miss Daisy McDonald, with calls for cooperation from parents and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens School
J. W. Ballentine
Daisy McDonald
Bethune
Eleanor Hatcher
Aitken
Kate Ballard
Franklinton
N.C
Nellie Grandy
Belle Yongue
Ballentine
Pickens
Miss McDonald
Miss Ballard
Mrs. Hatcher
Miss Grandy
Miss Yangue
Central Schools Begin Session With Opening Day Tributes
The Central schools opened with a patrons’ meeting after Chapel led by Rev. Harbin. Prof. Morrison of Clemson College gave the main address, with remarks from Pres dent Hancock of Wesleyan College and trustees chair G. Gaines. Superintendent J. Wm. Wallace returns, aided by staff from Columbia, Newberry, Lander, and Central colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbin
Methodist Church
Prof. Morrison
Clemson College
Morrison
Hancock
Wesleyan College
G. Gaines
Meyers
J. Wm. Wallace
Citadel
Wallace
Columbia College
Tillah West
Newberry College
Rosa Morrison
Dollie Cleland
Lander
Helen Clayton
Greta Gaines
Central
Pickens County Singing Convention at Mountain View Church
The Pickens County Singing Convention will hold its annual session at Mountain View church on October 4 and 5. Prominent singers from near and far are expected. Everyone is invited. Mr. Bs. P. McCravey serves as president and Mr. J. Luther Bagwell as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Mountain View Church
Bs. P. McCravey
J. Luther Bagwell
Card of Thanks From J K Bolt for Pickens County
A brief note from J K Bolt thanks Pickens County voters for electing him as representative and expresses goodwill toward supporters and non supporters alike. He pledges to represent all constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
J. K. Bolt
Millinery Shop opens in Pickens with Miss Hunice Bethune
Miss Hunice Bethune of Atlanta Ga arrives in Pickens to take charge of Solger Thornley and Co millinery shop. She invites customers to call and inspect her goods as she begins duties in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunice Bethune
Atlanta
Solger, Thornley & Co
Pickens
Griffin Church Votes on Return to Sec ond Sunday
Griffin church leaders voted Saturday to restore both Sunday and Saturday sessions. Fulton Childress of Greenville was called for another year. Childress attends Greenville school and is considered a young man of much promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Church
Fulton Childress
Gree Eile
Childress
Greenvills
Quiet August 24 wedding at Baker residence
A quiet home wedding was held August 24 at the residence of Mr. Anthony Baker. Benjamin T. Garrett of Asheville N C led Miss Ula Baker to the hymeneal altar. Rev B J Murphree performed the ceremony. The couple left for their Asheville home the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Baker
Benjamin T. Garrett
Asheville
N. G
Ula
B. J. Murphree
N. C
O'Dell and Couch Change Vows At Masley Residence
O'Dell and Couch wed at Rev. D. W. Trott’s Masley Main Street home. The bride Addie M. O'Dell, eldest daughter of Fred and Mrs. O'Dell near Masley, is praised for refinement. Groom Norman L. Couch, son of James Couch now Easley, described as industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Trott
Main Street
Masley
Norman L. Couch
Addie M. O'Dell
Miss O'Dell
Fred O'Dell
Mkasley
Couch
James Couch
Easley
Local Nuptials and Town News From Pickens
At 8 00 pm at the home of W A Barr in South Eastern My Ticott a ceremony united Lawrence ly Smith and Beulah Grace Smith daughter of the late Ashley Smith. The article notes Mr Smith as industrious and a faithful Christian gentleman. Also recorded Sept 7 1918 unions of Miss Mary Mr Gilstrap and Davis EK Holder of Pickens and Miss Tory I Milenbere and Walter Kelley of Liberty. Dr J Douglas Yongue returns to Pickens joining Keowee Pharmacy after a year with Means Pharmacy Anderson. Irvin Miller narrowly escaped death Saturday at Sheriff s crossing when his horse was thrown against the track. he remains injured but improving Good town reports and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Barr
South
J.B. Newberry
Mary Mr. Gilstrap
Davis EK. Holder
Pickens
J. Douglas Yongue
Means
Anderson
Keowee
Irvin Miller
Sheriff's Crossing
Mr. Miller
Miller
Easley Graded School Opens and Local Happenings
Easley opens its graded school today with high expectations. John A. Robinson buys Dr. Bolt’s Main street lot and plans a storehouse there. Easley property rises as residents travel and visit kin across Alabama and nearby towns.
James L. Lewis Dead in Oklahoma
James L. Lewis a native of this county died at his Oklahoma home last Sunday He was 45 years old son of Rev Jno T Lewis brother of B Lewis of Pickens He leaves a wife Miss Ferguson and several children Funeral arrangements were not announced. other notes mention Mrs Mary Alexander illness Lucia Jones visiting and local ads for pigs and fuel prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Robinson
Bolt
Main Street
Broadway
Robinson
Easley
David Ariail
Birmingham
Ala
Wil. J. Ariail
Hasley
David
Alabama
Thomas
Will Ariail
Slabtown
J. V. Babb
EK. P. McCravey
Laurens County
T. Li. Bivens
Pickens
J. 1S
Bob
Ja. W. Tate
I. I. Ries
Norris
Eaglev
Columbia
James T. Lewis
Oklahoma
Lewis
Jno. T. Lewis
B. Lewis
Miss Ferguson
William Ferguson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liberty
Warren
Callaham Family Reunion
Pickens Graded
G. F. Kirby
J. ©. Bailey
J. C. Bailey
R. T. Hallam
Brother Nelson
J. T. Looper
Morgan
W. B. Allgood
R. A. Bowen
Southland
H.B.I
Singing Convention
O’dell
Smith-Smith
Tory I. Milenbere
Walter Kelley
S. Main St
Greenville, S. CG
Toa OO
Meo
James L. Lewis
Mary Alexander
Lucia Jones
Mary Robertson
G. A. Ellis
Cate’s
Cate
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