Local BREVITIES from Pickens Sentinel
Mr James Hunter of near Liberty and Mr T N Hunter of Liberty were seen in Pickens Monday. Joe Waring returns to Charleston after visiting James Hagood. Sydney Bruce leaves for Davidson College. Miss Essie Hagood visits Pickens. B M Hester visits from Resaca Ga. Mrs John Thornley’s health improves. D E King and son Edward visit from near Piedmont. Judge Newbery unites Miss Namer Roland and Thomas Field. later unions Mrs Alice Neeley and Jay Britton. Rev C A Waters and Frank Moffett visit mountain resorts. D W Hiatt baptizes forty two at Mt Bethel. Judge Newbery also marries Mrs Neeley and Britton. Judge J H Newton travels to Spartanburg, Asheville, Knoxville, Nashville. away until Christmas. Hon J E Boggs active on streets. plans to attend next court. Mr and Mrs B K Thornley visit Pickens. Thornley with W J Oliver Construction Co near Pelzer on Greenville to Greenwood trolley. Prof Ballentine closes Bethlehem school. plans rest then school opening. Ballentine leaves with wife for mountains. H M Hester buys Westminster home. family to move. town and church miss them. Hendricks and Morris visit Hendricks’ parents. baptisms at Griffin Church. C C P Neeley breaks up skin game on Poplar Hill. one sentinel jailed. four players fined 16.70 each. mayor fines negro man 15 for drunkenness. Mr and Mrs James Hendricks of Turnerville Ga visit. Mr Hendricks works with Southern rail in farm demonstration program.
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A Marriage of Interest in Greenville
Mr. B. F. Parsons known as Ben married Miss Sarah E. Bramlett at noon Tuesday in Greenville. Rev. M. L. Carlisle of Buncombe Street Methodist performed the ceremony. Weather dampened plans for a serenade by the Pickens band and friends. The Sentinel offers congratulations and well wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Parsons
Ben
Greenville
Sarah E. Bramlett
M. L. Carlisle
Buncombe Street
Parsons
Pickens
Big Store Brokers Return With Fall Stock News
Messrs Bruce and Bowen of the Big Store and Ernest Folger of Folger Thornley & Co have returned fromBaltimore New York and other markets with large stocks of fall and winter goods. They will share updates weekly in The Sentinel and note that Miss Battle a milliner of wide experience will arrive in Pickens soon. Folger Thornley & Co have not yet named their milliner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Bruce and Bowen
Ernest Folger
Folger, Thornley & Co
Baltimore
New York
Sentinel
Bruce
Miss Battle
Pickens
Meeting at Enon Revives Church Adds Members
The Enon church held a series from Sunday to Friday led by Rev. E. L. Kugley during election week. Fifteen new members joined as the pastor W. A. Christopher resigned to take work closer to Spartanburg county amid strong revival interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
E. L. Kugley
Mr. Kugley
W. A. Christopher
Spartanburg County
Pickens County Sunday School Convention Seeks Host
Arrangements for the Pickens County International Sunday School Convention are not yet made. The event usually occurs around late October or early November and seeks a host location with the aim to maximize good. Interested Sunday schools should invite Albert F. Riser, chairman executive committee, Liberty, to arrange a three day convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Albert F. Riser
Liberty
Death of a Little Girl
Obituary notice for May Evelyn Singleton of Peters Creek who died September 6 at age three years four months three days. The piece expresses condolences, references Christian burial verses, and notes family ties and local reaction. It also includes brief local commentary about Marietta and Liberty Gazette editorials, urging Bob Hames’ move and subscribing to the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Paradise
May Evelyn
John Singleton
Peters Creek
Jesus
Beware of Bialaria Malaria Tonic Promises Quick Relief
A South Carolina based tonic, R. L. T. Co. of Anderson promotes Richardson's Laxative Tonic as a cure for malaria chills fevers and liver troubles. The ad claims thirty five years of use and thousands of testimonials urging customers to buy fifty cent or two dollar bottles from local druggists or write to the Anderson company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L. T
Richardson
Anderson, S. C
Large Still Captured Near Pickens by Deputies
Deputy Collector Aiken with constables La Boon Alexander and Corbin captured 2700 gallons of beer and a still about 10 miles north of Pickens last Monday. It is the largest haul in this section this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
la Boon
Alexander and
Corbin
Pickens
Pickens County Singing Convention At Griffin Church
The Pickens County Singing Convention meets at Griffin church on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 14 and 15. Churches and Sunday schools across the county are urged to attend as top singers from the country are expected. E P McCravey, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Griffin Church
E. P. McCravey
Mr J R Ashmore Heads to Florida on Business
Mr J R Ashmore leaves Thursday for Florida to engage in business with partner Mr J E Pysons who joined two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ashmore
Florida
J. E. Pysons
Jeff
Pickens Bank Reports Condition For Sept 4 1912
The Pickens Bank reports assets totaling 240 850 48 with loans 203 193 17 and deposits 1 607 30 savings. The sworn statement by Cashier I M Mauldin confirms accuracy. notes and bills rediscount 15 000. capital stock 20 500, surplus 29 500. directors J M Stewart and J M Bruce attest.
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Paif
Fuond
C.ccess
South Carolina
Pickens
I. M. Mauldin
Hank
L M. Mauldin
Frank M'Fall
J. M. Stewart
J. Mid. Bruce
M. Mauldin
Clerk’s Sale Ordered In Gentry Partition Case
In pursuance of a decree a sale will occur at Pickens S C during October 1912. The tract No 4 is part of E S Griffin vs Lillie Jameson. It comprises about 126 acres with rights adjoining tracts 3 and 5. Terms require half cash and the rest in 12 months with bond and mortgage. Interest 8 percent and 10 percent attorney fees. Another option is all cash.
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Pickens
C. P. Gentry
E. S. Giffin
Lillie Jameson
E. S. Griffin
A. J. Boggs
Puckett Seeks Letters of Administration for Townsend Estate
State of South Carolina Probate Judge J B Newbery issues notice that J F Puckett has petitioned for Letters of Administration for the estate of B F Townsend. A court in Pickens will convene Sept 26, 1912 at 11 am to hear cause and require all kindred and creditors to appear.
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South Carolina
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
J. F. Puckett
B. EF. Townsend
F. Townsend
Rock District 48 School Levy Election Date Set
The Rock District No 48 petitions a special election to decide on a four mill extra levy for school purposes. The County Board of Education orders Trustees to conduct the vote at the district school on Saturday September 21, 1912, with Trustees named as election managers following Section 128 provisions.
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Freeholders and Electors of
Rock District No. 48
County Board of Education
Notice of Forfeiture Seizure of Mule, Buggy, Whiskey
Property seized from Sam Griffin on September 2 1912 for violation of section 3296R S 0 S includes one gray mule one buggy and horned corn whiskey Owners must apply to the Collector of Internal Revenue in Columbia South Carolina within nine days from date hereof or property will be forfeited to the United States Deputy Collector R Q Merrick Greenville SC September 2 1919 4120
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Griffin
Collector of Internal Revenue
Columbia
S. C
United States
R. Q. Merrick
Greenville
S.C
Owls Bank of Pickens 1912 Condition Statement
Statement of the Condition of the Owl s Bank located at Pickens South Carolina at close of business Sept 4 1912. Sworn by M C Smith cashier and Notary F B Sasons. Directors R F Smith A Mc Carey. Figures include loans and discounts overdrafts furniture and fixtures due to banks and bankers deposits subject to check cash and other items.
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Owls Bank
Pickens
S. C
Pic
M. “Smith
M.C. Smith
GAR Oe & F. B. Sasons
MC. C. Carey
R. F. Smith
Farmers Bank of Central
Central
Bees
State OF
South Carolina
County OF Pickens
J. H. Ranseur
J. H. Ramseyte
J. B. Morgan,jr
R. G. Gaines
J.T. Gassaway
W L. Gassaway
Liabilities and Capital Stock Figures Recounted
The document lists liabilities totaling 290.1833h with capital stock paid in surplus and undivided profit figures. It notes deposits subject to check, time certificates of deposit, cashier's checks, and bills payable including certificates for money borrowed, with specific monetary amounts and totals.
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Hanks and
Farm available for rent or sale with eight horses
An 90 acre tract on Twelve Mile river near Hunters mill is offered for sale with 40 acres cultivated and the rest woodland. Includes 10 acres of good bottom land. Rent options include smaller farms for one or two horse crops. Contact J. R. Ashmore or Mrs. J. E. Parsons by phone. Liberty S C adsta.
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J. R. Ashmore
J. E. Parsons
Twelve Mile River
Hunters Mill
For Sale or Rent and Earn $50 to $150 Monthly
Spartanburg School of Telegraphy seeks thousands of operators. Education offered with assured positions for graduates. Write immediately for catalogue. Main St Spartanburg S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg School of Telegraphy
Main St
Spartanburg
S. C
Yonah Land Real Estate Prospect in Habersham County
Special inducement to fruit growers dairymen stockmen and poultrymen. Great demand for diversified farming with good yields per acre and strong prices. Ten acres apple orchard netted 3900 dollars from apples and 800 dollars gross. Habersham County offers hotels near Atlanta 78 miles away on Southern Railway. Prices 5 to 23 dollars per acre with water and climate advantages. Cornelia real estate investment pamphlet available.
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Piedmont
Georgia
Land of
Habersham County
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Washington, D. C
Cornelia Real Estate Invest
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James Hunter
Near Liberty
Mr. T. N. Hunter
Joe Waring
James Hagood
Charleston
Sydney Bruce
Davidson
N. G
Davidson College
Essie Hagood
W. M. Hagood
Easley
B. M. Hester
Resaca
John Thornley
D. E. King
Edward
Anderson County
Namer Roland
Thomas Field
C. A. Waters
This Place
Frank Moffett
Manning
Lake Toxaway
Caesar's Head
D. W. Hiatt
Mt. Bethel Church
J. H. Newton
Asheville
Knoxville
Nashville
Newton
Philadelphia
J. E. Boggs
B. K. Thornley
Mr. Thornley
W. J. Oliver Construction Co
Pelzer
Greenwood
H. M. Hester
Westminster
Robert Hendricks
Furman Morris
James Hendricks
Turnerville
Hendricks
Southern Railroad
Southern
Marietta
R. IL. Hames
Rob
Bialaria
R. LT
Singing Convention
Pickens Bank
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Clerk’s Sale
Court of Common
County of
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Sarre
Tota
Saem Tosal
Saauonit Bois
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R.F.D
S.C. Adsta
Main Street
E. Robinson
Yonah Land
Ford Automobile
H. P. International Mounted
H. P
Talso
D. R. Ashmore
John L. Thornley
Pikens S. c
J. T. Burriss & Son
Anderson
F. W. Lippman
Savannah, GA
Pickens Drug CO
Pickens, S. C
J. McD Bruce
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