Teachers' Examination to Be Held October 4
The Pickens Sentinel reports a teachers' examination in the courthouse on Friday October 4 starting promptly at 9 o clock. Questions will derive from State adopted texts with Pedagogy based on the State Elementary Manual and the State Manual for High Schools. By order of the State Board of Education. R T Hallum County Supt Ed.
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Court House
State Board of Education
Pickens
C. H
S. C
Card of Thanks for Evelyn Singleton at Iacusville
We thank friends and neighbors for aid and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our dear little girl Evelyn. May God bless each and every one of you. Mr and Mrs John E Singleton Iacusville.
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Evelyn
John E. Singleton
Iacusville
Boggs thanks Pickens voters for support in primary
A. J. Boggs writes to voters of Pickens county thanking them for their primary election support. He pledges to deliver his best service to the people for the next four years and expresses appreciation for loyalty and backing.
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Pickens County
A. J. Boggs
Wilson
White House
Thank you note from J D Aiken after primary victory
J D Aiken extends gratitude to friends for support in the recent primary. The card is dated Central September 5 and signed J D Aiken.
Card From N B Moore Thanks Pickens County
N B Moore thanks Pickens County residents for the flattering vote on the 27th and expresses appreciation.
Aiken urges donations for Democratic campaign funds
Wyatt Aiken calls on residents of the Third Congressional District to contribute to the Democratic cause, promising a receipt with likenesses of Wilson and Marshall for donations of one dollar or more. He notes Southern states may provide electoral votes and stresses discipline, urging all to give what they can to avoid overconfidence in the election.
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Wyatt Aiken
Wilson and
Marshall
The Intelligent Voter and Bleasties Blame
M. W. Hester argues that voters who backed Ben Tillman or later disavowed him should be held accountable for past choices. He warns Jonesites that blaming others for political outcomes is unjust and urges readers to face their own responsibility in elections.
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Ben Tillman
Old Ben
Bleasttes
Mr. Jonesites
M. W. Hester
Man slides five stories from Atlanta Federal prison
Oscar Forrest, once of Marietta, fled a Gainesville warrant, hid in the county, and was recaptured after a daring escape from the Atlanta Tower. He and fellow prisoner James Bailey allegedly aided by cooking in the kitchen. They cut a window bar, Forrest slid five stories to the ground using a rope, Bailey perched on a ledge until recaptured. Both men returned to their cells.
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Greenville News
Oscar Forrest
Marietta
Atlanta
Forrest
Gainesville
Corn
North Carolina
Waynesville
James Bailey
Bailey
Georgia Peach Movement In 1912 Over Southern Railway
Georgia peach shipments in 1912 reached 51334 cars on the Southern railway, with 4993 cars from Georgia points and 2146 from outside Georgia. Eastern markets took 4665 cars, Western 319, Southeastern 9. Improvements to track and equipment aided rapid handling, and double tracking between Atlanta and Gainesville will be ready for next year.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Railway
Washington
Southeastern
Haleyville
Ale
Carolinas
Gainesville
Uncle Ezra Praises King’s New Life Pills
A column notes the ease of getting into trouble from minor ailments and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy. It suggests quick relief for constipation biliousness and indigestion.
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R. King
Who Is This Jesus of Nazareth Palm Sunday Sermon
A preacher reflects on the first Palm Sunday and the question who Jesus is. He outlines seven views of Jesus from teacher to savior, cites Hebrews for his divine and human natures, and urges personal eternal decision to accept him as Lord and Savior.
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Jesus Christ
Earth
Jesus
Jerusalem
David
Christ
Nain
Bethany
Matcheless
Rome
Isaiah
God
Calvary
Jesus of Nazareth
Lord
Man's Family Makes Phonograph Patently Useless
A joke line notes a man with a wife three daughters and a mother-in-law has no earthly use for a phonograph. The quip reflects a lighthearted family dynamic and social humor of domestic life.
Squaw Wine Wine Promises Relief for Female Ailments
The advertisement touts Squaw Wine Wine as a pleasant, potent remedy for painful female conditions and general exhaustion. It claims to ease bearing down pains, nervousness, and restore vigor, with orange juice flavor and herbs, sold by F Simmons Medicine Co of St. Louis for $1 per bottle.
Perkins Funds Roosevelt Campaign Questionable Motives
The piece questions why George W. Perkins would contribute to the Roosevelt campaign in New York City and suggests motives tied to trust leadership and anti Sherman anti trust aims. It notes Perkins roles with Harvester, Steel, Standard Oil, and his J P Morgan ties. It contrasts with Wilson's nomination being praised for economic stability and prudent leadership.
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Perkins
George W. Perkins
Mr. Roosevelt
New York City
Mr. Perkins
Theodore Roosevelt
Harvester Trust
Steel Trust
Standard Oil Bank
J.P. Morgan & Co
Lfe
Roosevelt
New York
New York World
Land Sale Notice in Pickens County October 1912
Decree sale of tract No 4 comprising 126 acres in E. B. Griffin et al v Lillie Jameson. Auction in Pickens with terms: half cash, balance in 12 months secured by bond and mortgage, 8 percent interest, 10 percent attorney fees. Purchaser may pay all cash. resale if terms not met within one hour. A J Boggs, C C P.
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Griffin Et al
Lillie Jameson
Griffin
A. J. Boggs
C C. P
Notice of Administration for B F Townsend
Citation from J B Newbery Probate Judge in Pickens County South Carolina appoints J F Puckett to administer the estate of B F Townsend. Creditors and kin must appear September 26 1912 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated September 10 1912.
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State of
South Carolina
County of
Pickens
J. B. Newbery
J. F. Puckett
B .P. Townsend
B. F. Townsend
J B. Newbery
J. P
Rock District 48 School Election Set for Sept 21 1912
A petition from the freeholders and electors of Rock District No. 48 requests a special election on September 21 1912 at the schoolhouse to decide on levying an additional four mills for school purposes. The County Board of Education finds the petition valid and appoints trustees as election managers to conduct the vote under general statutes section 12/8.
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Wharens
Freeholders and Electors of
Rock District No. 48
County Board of Education
Shore
Coffee Flavor Question At The Drug Store Soda Fountain
Customer asks for a coffee flavor at a soda fountain while the clerk briskly answers yes. The exchange notes the beverage looks like coffee though the flavor is not clearly described, highlighting a humorous moment of mistaken taste.
A Certainty De Style Discusses Women in Campaign
In a brief exchange Gunbusta predicts two women will participate in the upcoming campaign, naming Anna Nias and Molly Coddle. The judge notes the expected involvement of women in political activities.
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de Style
Gunbusta
Anna Nias
Molly Coddle
Keep in Perfect Health Liver Tonic Claim
An advertising claim extols Richardson's Laxative Tonic as a cure for liver laziness malaria constipation and bilious fevers. The copy promotes a 1.50 or 1 bottle purchase from the druggist or mail order from R L T Co Anderson South Carolina.
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Richardson
Anderson, S. C
Notice of Forfeiture of Sam Griffin Property
Notice lists forfeiture of a gray mule, buggy and harness, a gallon of corn whiskey seized September 2, 1912 for violation of section 3296 RSUS. Claims must file to the Collector of Internal Revenue at Columbia South Carolina within 30 days or property forfeited to the United States. R Q Merrick Deputy Collector Greenville SC September 2 1912 4120
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Sam Griffin
Notice of Purchase and New Management for Pickens Sentinel
All money due for advertising and job work from and after September 1 will be paid to Gary Hiatt as lessee and manager. Subscriptions before or after that time are payable to the new management. Contracts for supplies and incidentals after September are paid by the new management. Sentinel company liable no further. Pickens Sentinel, Per O E Robinson, Pres, & Treas.
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Pickens Sentinel
Gary Hiatt
Sentinel Company
Pickeng Sentinel
E. Robinson, Pres, & Treus
Farm offers eight-horse capacity for rent or sale
Eight-horse farm available for rent or purchase. Contact J. R. Ashmore or call Mrs. J. E. Parsons for terms. Also offers renting on smaller farms suitable for one or two horse crops.
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J. R. Ashmore
J. E. Parsons
Yonah Land Offers Diversified Farming and Tourism Prospects
In Piedmont North East Georgia Yonah Land promotes opportunity for fruit growers dairymen stockmen and poultrymen with demand for varied crops and strong prices. The listing notes 73 tourist hotels in Palberhistin County within reach of Atlanta and Washington via Southern Railway and highlights apple orchards peaches pecans grapes and general farming potential with yields of cotton corn small grain and hay. Prices per acre range from 5 to 25 dollars and a descriptive pamphlet with prices is available.
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Piedmont
Georgia
Plabershistin County
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Wahington
D.C
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Central
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Intelligent
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Baby Chicks
Pratts
Folger, Thornley & Co
DR. Simmons
F.simmons Medicine CO
ST. Louis, Missouri
Keowee Pharmacy
W.R. Patterson
Wellington, Tex
Clerk’s Sale
State of South Carolina
Court of Common Pleas
H. . Hester
C. P. Gentry
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R.L.T
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Sud
J. E. Boggs
W. E. Findley
Boggs & Findley
Pickens S. C
R. E. Ingold
Liberty
Wednewage
Is ‘McCullough
E. M. Blythe
B. F. Martin
Msullonsh. Martin & Blythe
Attorneys-At-Law
Masonic Temple
Greenville, S.C
Martin, Gre* NE & Earle Anderson
Easley
Parson & Ashmore
Twelve Mile River
Hunters Mill
James Hunter
R. F.D
S.C
Main Street
C. E. Robinson
Spartanburg School of Telegraphy
Main 5 St
Spartanburg
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Yonah Land
H. P. International Mounted
Talso
John L. Thornley
Piken,s
Trimertassi
J. T. Burriss & Son
Anderson, S
P. P.P
F. W. Lippman
Savannah, GA
Pickens Drug CO
Pickens Bank
Pickens, S. C
J. McD Bruce
M. Mauldin
Cortright
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