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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
2
A whimsical column jokes about the end of watermelon season and wartime rhetoric, noting costs and moral twists. It references President Wilson joining a humorous "Buy a bale" campaign with a fifty dollar check and playful critiques of public cheerleading during difficult times.
President Wilson issues a national call for prayer for peace in Europe and designates Sunday October 4 as a day of prayer for the nation.
The Bible notes kings go forth to battle. The saying is cited to claim modern rulers avoid direct fighting by staying behind and sending peasants and workers to war while invoking divine blessing on their efforts.
A pro clamation by the governor last Thursday night convenes an extra session at noon October 6 to address the cotton situation and pass laws deemed necessary for state citizen relief.
The article argues against planting a full cotton crop next year, warning the European conflict will affect food supply. It advises sowing every sowable acre to wheat oats rye and legumes now, then focusing on corn next spring to avoid losses.
The world should pity Belgium as a peaceful nation forced into war by invasion. The article praises Belgian courage in defending neutrality, notes Germany justifies invasion by military necessity, and honors Belgian peasants defending homes despite widespread devastation.
Fragmentary text mentions alleged majorities in Cherokee and York for Mr. Richards and references to tar heel floaters. The passage is garbled and offers no coherent event, date, or identifiable actions beyond disputed voting claims.
Governor Slaton refused to call a special session to address the cotton crisis citing constitutional limits. He argued only a specific purpose can trigger a session and constitutional changes require years, urging relief must come from Congress and the treasury. He warned against evading responsibility and urged the public to reject being used as political tools.
The eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie Alexander of the Keowee River section died at home last Thursday the 3d instant at 3 pm after a brief illness of meningitis Burial services were held the next day at Fall Creek cemetery with Rev C R Abercrombie officiating The bereaved parents receive sincere sympathy from many friends in their sorrow Keowee Courier
A letter from the colored citizens of Pickens County expresses sorrow and condolences to the Morris family after the sudden death of Furman Morris. Signatories include A. G. Bowen Henry Laurence J. Lem Rosmond Israel Ferguson John C. Gibbes for colored citizens.
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement states the remedy treats catarrh as a constitutional disease and claims success in all stages, offering $100 for any case it cannot cure and inviting testimonials. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Cincinnati Enquirer note describes a man who is proud of his new fair dress and wants to wear it all day, reflecting humorous social customs of the period.
South Carolina Democrats reported 118,940 votes for governor with Manning at 73,739 and Richards 45,091, Bethea 172,461 for lieutenant governor, Kelley 45,951, Shealy 79,168 for railroad commissioner, Aiken 11,591 and Dominick 8,189 for Third district. Late boxes largely confirmed earlier leads. Pickens County results show Manning 1,685 Richards 1,322 Bethea 1,514 Kelley 1,508 Forther 1,762 Shealey 1,246.
Brother O Kelley writes of revival meetings at Glade Hope Fall Creek Beaver Creek Bethlehem and Little River aiding J C Owens at Six Mile with many conversions including an elderly woman aged sixty five to seventy and a man who opposed God. He lists upcoming meetings at Whiteside Pleasant Grove and Union and notes Six Mile Baptist Academy opened August 31 with many boarding students and strong prospects Prof G E Garner invites inquiries and promises good instruction.
The Liberty township Singing Convention will meet at Alice Mill Church in Easley on the third Sunday in September 1914. All are invited to attend with song books and well filled baskets. Leaders from everywhere are welcome for what promises to be a good time. CG B Rogers, Secretary Treasurer.
Je Macy Kink is re elected supervisor of Anderson county by 80 votes over Claude F. Martin. G N C Bolemar wins county treasurer by 328 votes over Dr W A Tripp. Rufus Fant Jr J H Hutchinson and S M Wolfe elected to the house. J Lawrence McGee Culbertson W A Spearman and R Dick Smith elected county commissioners.
An old advertorial warns against calomel for liver sluggishness and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone from Pickens Drug Co as a safe, plant based remedy with a money back guarantee if it fails to work. The copy notes it tastes pleasant and is suitable for children.
A quoted fragment from a Boston source shows Brittie and sEimie Bisie after a lecture, noting that the commandments break awfully easy. The text captures regional speech and reader-shared humor in a dated voice.
Stomach sufferers across the Southeast report rapid relief from Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. Letters from W. R. Davenport of Parker and J. E. Erwin of Winston-Salem describe long relief after full treatment, with claims of saved lives and avoidance of operations. The ad urges caution against imitators and directs readers to Pickens Drug Co. or Geo. H. Mayr for more information.
At the County Court House on September 9 1914 farmers and business men elected James F Hendricks as Chairman and C E Robinson as Secretary. They urged storing cotton and not selling below ten cents a pound and creating committees in each town to canvass buyers, arrange cotton storage, and urge debt settlements or barter.
President Wilson joins the Buy-a-Bale cotton club after a call from Senator Smith and Representative Hardwick of Georgia. He ordered 50 dollars worth of cotton and was promised a profit by Senator Smith. The drive urges southern farmers to adopt cotton crops, with promises of future substitutions for wheat and other products.
A community expresses sorrow at the death of Furman Morris. The notice laments the loss to the public, recalls his service and counsel, and offers sympathy to his relatives. It invokes faith, citing Job and the Good Shepherd, signed by Charlie H. Tolbert.
The Spartanburg Herald argues a compulsory school attendance law will enable parents to send their children to school and compel those who neglect their children's education to enroll them.
A provocative line asserts a town must run only a cemetery with dead men who lack public spirit and oppose improvements. The speaker claims such men should be buried, framing a harsh critique of civic stagnation and resistance to progress.
Schedule figures list times for trains between Easley Seneca Atlanta Charlotte and Washington to Birmingham. Not guaranteed information includes departures 6.28 am 1.33 pm 6.25 pm and 12.01 pm 4.00 pm 9.55 pm with stops and a note to contact W R Taber Greenville SC for full details.
Southbound leaves Spartanburg at 7 50 pm for Ghien Springs 8 37 pm Greenville 9 10 pm Anderson 9 45 pm Betton C RTHBOUND Elberton Greenwood arrives Honey Path Donalds Belton Anderson Through tickets sold to all important points Call your nearest ticket agent for reservation
Mrs. Cumrox notes many repairs needed on their country place and proposes her husband oversee the work. He agrees but remains puzzled how he was persuaded to name the property Idle-Ease, signaling a reversal in expectations and a humorous domestic moment.
A light anecdote from the Louisville Courier Journal recalls a man who teases a woman over his limited ten dollar weekly pay. She smiles, knowing he once engaged her, then left and she later married a millionaire.
A terse exchange about a so called dead sure thing prompts a wary remark about stepping back. The dialogue contrasts bold confidence with caution, hinting at themes of risk and finality through a wry, noir style.
A fragment notes chairs with sagging seats on both sides and warm water causing substructure stress. Under sides show quits heels and sine? The text is garbled but indicates furniture with structural weakness and potential water damage.
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