Heaviest Pickens court docket opens Sept 26
Pickens county general sessions and common pleas court will convene Monday morning September 26 with Judge R W Memminger presiding for about two weeks. Criminal and civil dockets are heavy with murder trials and numerous continued cases. Notable defendants include Jake Gosnell and W C James with a new trial, plus several Anderson county suspects. Jurors have been drawn for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Jake Gosnell
Hendrix Rector
Pickens County
David W. Smoak
Gosnell
Federal court jurors drawn for Greenville term
Federal court sits in Greenville from October 4 to 24 with jurors drawn. R T Thornton of Easley was the sole Pickens county grand juror and has died. Pickens county petit jurors include J A Hunnicutt and F D Waldrop of Pickens, Geo H Reeves of Liberty in week one. Arthur Grayley of Pickens in week two. W M Ballentine of Easley and T A Gary of Liberty in week three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
R. T. Thornton
Easley
Pickens County
J. A. Hunnicutt
Pickens
F. D. Waldrop
Geo. H. Reeves
Liberty
Arthur Grayley
W. M. Ballentine
T. A. Gary
Rice's Creek Items and Community Happenings
Busy farming and social news from Rice's Creek includes hunting and fishing trips by Megers P T Nelson and Ira Chapman, visits between residents, baptisms at Enon, and relatives from Liberty to Laurens. The BYP U thrives as election day looms, and next Sunday’s service is led by Miss Cleo Weldrop under the theme Power for Service.
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Megers
P .T. Nelson
Ira Chapman
W M Gantt
Lulu B Crane
Liberty
Sam Hughes
Frank
Dennis
Enon
Lucile Perry
Nde
Toccoa
Earl Rogers
BYP U
Rice's
Cleo Weldrop
Pester
Old Folks and Young Folks Sing at Smiths Grove Church
An Old Folks and Young Folks singing event is planned at Smiths Grove church on the first Sunday in October at 9 30 in the morning. All are invited to attend bring well filled baskets and song books. Bro. L E Hunnicutt of Gredoville will attend to reconnect with old friends. Also advertised a Ford Touring Car for sale after limited use.
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Smith's Grove Church
Bro. L. KE. Hunnicutt
Gredoville
Pickens County Sunday School Convention Met at Cateechee
The Pickens County Sunday School Association closed its annual convention at the Cateechee Baptist church on September 11. Prominent speakers included Prof. W. S. Morrison from Clemson College and Leon C. Palmer of the South Carolina Sunday School Association. L. L. Lackey’s Liberty school won the attendance banner. E. L. Henderson was elected president with W. W. Cobb as secretary treasurer. district presidents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Cateechee
W. S. Morrison
Clemson College
Leon C. Palmer
South Carolina Sunday School Association
W. S. Goodwin
Central
G. J. Norris
Greenville
Annie Gravely
Pickens
E. L. Henderson
L. L. Lackey
Liberty
W. W. Cobb
J. L. Blair
Easley
Jay Gaines
L. L. Leopard
B. C. Ramsey
W. A. Matthews
Pickens County voter profile for state senate race
Card from Mr Looper describes candidacy to fill the late F K E Alexander term in Pickens County. He calls for tax relief, prudent spending, lower salaries as prices fall, no new laws, and accountability. He pledges consultation with the people and responsible conduct in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
F. KE. Alexander
Senate
Central Singing Postponed By County Convention
Central Township Singing meeting scheduled for the fourth Sunday is postponed due to the county convention on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Central Township Singing Convention
McCravy Announces Senate Candidacy After Senator Alexander's Death
E P McCravy declares he will run for the unexpired term of Senator Alexander. He urges economy in government, fewer offices to cut taxes, supports education funding efficiency, and proposes limiting state legislature sessions. He criticizes state and railroad commissions and seeks voter support across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
State Tax Commission
Railroad Commission
Senate
Marriage of Mary Billingsley and S D Gassaway in Palestine
Mrs. Mary Billingsley wed S D Gassaway at Elizabeth Mulkey home on September 6 with Rev. C J Craige officiating. Billingsley widow of late Alex Billingsley, both residents of the Palestine community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Billingsley
S. D. Gassaway
Elizabeth Mulkey
C. J. Craige
County Boardborrows 30000 to pay teachers prompt
The county board of education has succeeded in borrowing thirty thousand dollars to keep public school teachers paid promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Special Election Ordered for State Senator Seat
A special election is set for September 27 to fill the Pickens County state senate vacancy left by the late F E Alexander. Candidates include E F Looper J C Jennings of Pickens and E P McCravy of Easley. notices outline election duties and polling hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with managers instructed to collect ballot boxes at the courthouse.
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Looper
J. L. Looper
R. M. Will
W. O. Turner
Mile Creek
W. R. Dalton
A. J. Rampey
J. E. Nix
Norris
C. C. Burroughs
H. Q. Entrekin
Clark McWhorter
Pickens
B. F. Freeman
J. I. Allgood
Robert Baker
Pickens Mill
H. E. Jones
J. BR. Holland
J. A. McNeely
Peters Creek
J. EK. Foster
H. E. Singleton
J. E. Singleton
Pleasant Grove
W. D. Hendricks
A. B. Talley
J. A. Cox
Praters
M. 0. Looper
W. W. Seaborn
H. G. Hunnicutt
Pumpkintown
J. D. Simmons
A. C. Sutherland
R. L. Jones
Six Mile
R. P. Price
J. E. Medlin
Will Mann
Court House
W T Bates
W W
Aiken
J Hovey Earle
Election precinct managers appointed for multiple districts
A list names appointed as election managers for numerous districts including Antiosh-E M Gilstran A T Winchester W OR McKinney Alice Misl A B Stokes and others across Calhoun Cross Plain Cross Roads Crosswell Central Easley Masley Mill Isaqueena Dacusville Flat Rock Glenwood Holly Springs Liberty and more with assigned supervisors and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiosh
E. M. Gilstran
A.T. Winchester
W. OR. McKinney
Alice Misl
A. B. Stokes
A.B. Adkins
King
Cateechee
L. J. Leonard
P.O. Wilson
J. C. Duckworth
Calhown
C W. Bees
Carlisle Newton
FH. Lawrence
Cross Plain
A. H. Heaton
G. W. Holcombe
Pleb. Freeman
Cross Roads
A. T. Simmons
J. J. Findley
J. N. Lipson
Crosswell
J. O. Hughey
S. P. Garrison
W. GC. Kay
Central
N. E. Seaborn
W. FE. Pinson
Roy Gaines
Easley
John HE
Craig
BE. L. Bell
T.T. Barton
Masley Mill
W. R. Oats
L. J. Connelly
A. A. Adams
Isaqueena
C. J. Tarrant
A. T. Hopper
J. FE. Davis
Dacusville
N. RB. Williams
J. P. Jones
J. D. Ferguson
Flat Rock
M. J. Boggs
John Wilson
O. M. McKinney
Glenwood
Sam
Friends announce candidates for state senate in Pickens County
Friends of E Frank Looper announce his candidacy for the State Senate in Pickens County for the special election set for September 27, 1921. Friends of E P McCrary announce his bid for the unexpired term of the late I B Alexander in the same State Senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Frank Looper
State Senate
Pickens County
Friends of
E. P. McCrary
I, Eb, Alexander
Jennings Declared Candidate in State Senate Special Election
J Jennings is announced as a candidate for the State Senate in the upcoming special election, with details on ballot placement and campaign timeline expected.
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J . Jennings
State Senate
Aunt Ann Roe Dies After Long Illness
On September 10 Mrs. Ann Roe died at home with family by her side. The 78 year old Christian widow leaves children Janie Day Mollie Hendricks Etta Batson Sunie Hendricks and Silas Roe along with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were led by Rev. D. Pierce Sludson at Cross Roads cemetery Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Day
Ann Roe
Aged Easley Lady Dead After Illness
Mrs. B. C. Johnson, Easley’s elder resident and widow of Confederate veteran Capt. B. G. Johnson, died last Wednesday at her home after several weeks of illness. Survived by two sons P. C. and Joe Johnson and two daughters Mrs Verner Neward and Mrs Harvey Snider. Funeral was Thursday at her home with Rev. D. W. Hictt and Rev. J. T. Patton officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Johnson
Easley
B. G. Johnson
Verner Neward
Harvey Snider
Besley
D. W. Hictt
J. T. Patton
Whitmire, Easley Confederate Veteran, Dies at 79
H. M. Whitmire of Easley dies September 1 at age seventy nine. Buried at Piedmont beside his wife. A Methodist church member and respected Christian gentleman. Survived by daughters Lela Isom and Ferb Finley and son Ferb Whitmire of Easley, and sons K Z Whitmire E K Whitmire L Whitmire B E Whitmire J S Whitmire of Greenville.
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H. M. Whitmire
Easley
Piedmont
Whitmire
Methodist Church
Lela Isom
Ferb Finley
Ferb Whitmire
K. Zo, Ek, L
BE. G
Liberty Township Singing Convention at Maplecroft Mill
Liberty Township hosts a singing convention at Maplecroft Mill No 3 on September 18 starting at 1 30 P M All residents are invited to attend.
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Liberty Township
Lower Mill
Maplecroft Mill
Sasley Mill
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Court of General
Ens County
R. W. Memminger
Stewart
Sec
Court
Prac
Sche
W. C. James
Ab Young Sev
Eral
Jesse Maxwell
Alonzo Hill
Harry
Lay, Hovey Walker
Marcus West
Field
Will Collins
Anderson
Der
Easley Mill
L C Posey
Welborn
Murphree
Chastain Bennett
H Powers
H Billingsley
Geo H
Reeves Jim Steele
Lawrence
Smith John B
Craig JR
Barten
Burroughs
H Hester
P Stephens
BU Whitmire
O Hughey
T Nelson
Smith
Freeman
Finley
Williams
Alexander H. W. Hamilton
Wyatt
Bagwell
Seaborn
Joe L
Bolding
HS Higgins
B Porter
Morgan William P Pepper
Lathem
Edens
W van Freeman
H Bowen
CE Cisson
Silas Kirksey
A Robertson
Tom E Porter
CM Smith
R Connelly
Jesse M Bolding
L Thomas H
O Entrekin I
C Thornley
RM Hills
C Jennings
R Owens
H M
Phillips
Rampey
Ben P
Griffin Garfield
Lesley S
L Hicks
Ben L
Hendricks Julius
Chastain
Dalton
Carson
Durham
Attaway
Ramsay
R McKinney
Clive Bates
T Dorr
J Ponder
L Capps
J Luther Hughes
Federal Court
Rice’s Creek
MR. Looper
MR. E. P. McCravy
Suc
F E
Messrs E F Looper
J C Jen
Commissioners of Election
South Carolina
Fbe Alexander
Fbe
Wilson G. Harvey
Charleston
Aunt Ann Roe
Liberty Singing Convention
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