McLeod and Hope Win Pickens County Election Also Blease Swearingen Lead
In Pickens county the count shows J O Williams reelected to the house over J M Garrett. J A Finley and N Mullinax win county commissioner benches. Rev R A Hudson elected probate judge. Blease carries county. Hope defeats Swearingen for state superintendent by large margin. A 82-year-old former slave William Washington recalls Civil War days and his former master.
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Pickens
J. O. Williams
House of Representatives
J. M. Garrett
J. A. Finley
N. Mullinax
Rev. R. A. Hudson
Blease
Pickens County
McLeod
Hope
Swearingen
Columbia
Leod
C. E. Robinson
Dr. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
William
Presbyterian Parsonage
Carmel Presbyterian Church
Rockaway
Old Carmel
Richmond
Robinson
Ile
Staunton River
B. JL Shanklin
Pendleton
Sal
Elizabeth Child
Rufus A. Child
Pickens Association Meeting Postponed to October
The Executive Committee of the Pickens Association moved the meeting from October 22 to October 18 due to conflicting causes. Churches and interested parties are asked to note the change and the association will meet at Ooleney church starting Friday October 15 and run through Sunday.
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The
Pickens Association
Ooleney
From Rags to Riches A Six Mile Bank Leader Story
A 1906 Elberton Star piece profiles J A Roper who arrives in Elbert County South Carolina with $25, marries Miss Yeorgin, and rises to cashier of a local bank and Six Mile Academy trustee. He later returns to South Carolina amassing at least $40,000 and six children. The narrative highlights his education at 28 and moral character. Document notes Baptist roots.
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Elbert County
Pickens County
S. C
T. W. Durham
J. A. Roper
Six Mile
S.C
Ile
Six Mile Academy
The
Baptist Church
Elberton
Easley election voided over insufficient property owner signatures
The Easley vote approving a $50,000 street paving bond and $30,000 for indebtedness is declared no election after a citizens committee hired Carey & Carey found not enough property owners signed the petition. The election is overturned.
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Easley
Carey & Carey
Pickens Rail Plan Aims For Greenville Service
Talks continue between Pickens Railroad Co and Southern Railway to run trains from Pickens to Greenville and back using Greenville tracks. If approved, two daily round trips would connect Pickens Easley and Greenville, enabling direct travel and business between the towns.
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Pickens Railroad Co
Pickens
Greenville
Masley
Southern Railway
Pickens County
Pickens, Railroad Co
Mekens County
Avick
Mekens
Easley
Pickens County Progressives Show Coastal Carolinas Example
Clarence Poe lauds Pickens County South Carolina for farm and home economics programs, cooperative marketing success, and plans for a full-time agriculture and home economics teaching staff funded partly by federal aid. He notes livestock diversification, Poland China hogs, Jersey cows, Rhode Island Red chickens, and a 94-farmer cooperative marketing signup plus a 10,000 bushel storage project at Easley, while contrasting opposition from warehousemen tied to the old system.
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Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Pickens County
S. C
Carolinas
Virginia
Pickens
Chamber of Commerce
Easley
Jersey
Plymouth Rocks
Bauknight
Rhode Island
Carolina
Wll
Sam Tar
Syvseen
Statesville
Liberty Township Singing Convention at Second Baptist
The Liberty Township Singing Convention meets the Second Baptist Church of Liberty on the third Sunday September 17 at 2 30 oclock. All invited. President PT Nelean and committee Rav ers Soe Preis announce event.
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Liberty Township Singing Convention
Second Baptist Church of Liberty
Central Public Schools Set to Open September 18
Liberty readers learn Central Public Schools will reopen Monday September 18 at 9.00 am after enlargement of the building and auditorium now seating five hundred. The staff grows to thirteen with Urof GC Tinsley leading as principal. new courses in agriculture domestic science and music join the literary program.
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Liberty
L. N. Foy
Easley
Pickens County
Chamber of Commerce
Winnie Johnson
N. J. Winters
U.S
Clemson College
Kline
Home Demonstration Dept
Winthrop College
Tarrant
Central Public School
Central
Board of Trustees
Urof
Tinsley
Geradunce
Furman University
Waserosgs
Guy Cox
Mary L. Butler
Care IE. Smith
M. Converse College
Amanda Paterson
A. B. Landey Cellege
Helen Clayton
A. B. Columbia College
Betty Duckett
Greta Gaines
Central High School
Annie Leng
Anderson College
Max Perry
Birthday Surprise for 71st Chastain Birthday
Mr and Mrs A G Chastain were surprised by relatives from across the county at their church on August 22 for Mr Chastain's 71st birthday. Relatives, dinner on the lawn, a cake by Mrs Reese, photos by Clement, and devotional by Revs Childress and Cox followed a Sunday service. Music and conversations filled the afternoon for a memorable day.
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A. G. Chastain
Mr. Chastain
Chastain
Reese
Reece
Carson-Newman College
Clement
Mayeneh
Dave
Mrs Roy Bovant in Ill Health Notice
Mrs Roy Bovant of Nony II is reported extremely ill with illness affecting her health. The notice records her condition and requests understanding from the community.
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Roy Bovant
Nony ii Extremely
Pickens County Welfare Council Meets After Noon Session
The Pickens County Welfare Council comprising postmasters and mail carriers met at the Pickens post office on Wednesday afternoon September 6. Seven members attended and a food meeting was held. A letter from the welfare director in Washington with suggestions was read by Chairman Rowland. Plans to improve service were discussed and the creed of the Postal Service was adopted, praising sympathy, guidance, and community bonds.
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Pickens
iEnlarecer
Carricy
Marriages Reported in Pickens County
The notice lists two weddings: Davie Masters and Jesse Trayers wed September 4 at the bride’s mother home with G W Bowen performing. Thomas Powell and Lizzie Reeves married September 12 at R W Rice’s shop, both residents of Pickens County with Rev J W Head officiating.
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Davie Masters
Jesse Trayers
G. W. Bowen
N. P
R. W. Rice
Thomas Powell
Lizzie Reeves
Pickens County
J. W. Head
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William Washington
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Sallie Child Robinson
George E. Robinson
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Glenwood Mill
Calhoun
Pickens Mill
Pleasant Grove
Cateechee
Holly Springs
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Eaber
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Central Public Schools
Live Liberty
Welpare Council Met
Sentinel
Pickens Counts
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