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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1918

Page

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Liberty Loan drive planning in Pickens County

The meeting on Tuesday featured Rev E T township chair and state organizer introducing Mrs J P Carey Jr who wore army attire and urged patriotic duty. She outlined county preparations for the Fourth Liberty Loan and named county committee members including Mrs Gertrude Matthews Easley and Miss Edna Earle Pickens with Mrs J P Carey Jr as committee chair.

Tueser P. Carey, Jr E.T Ver Workers of the Liberty Loan South Carolina Pickens County Gertrude Matthews Easley Jim Ramseur Central Eva Holcombe Dacusville Jane Hendricks Pumpkintown J. L. Willis Six Mile Edna Earle Pickens Elizabeth Mauldin Hasley Flora Kelley R. Fk Clarice Porter J. P.carey, Jr Woman's Liberty Loan Committee Ben F. Day

Six Mile Items Highlight Opening At Six Mile Academy

Six Mile academy opened with about thirty boarding students and high expectations. Dr. Fletcher of Furman University gave the opening address as a large crowd attended. Floyd Powell was ordained as minister and the B Y P U was reorganized with Powell as president and officers named. Lightning killed a mule at John Roberts barn. Mrs. S L Griffin of Greenville suffers typhoid fever at her parents’ home.

Six Mile Academy Iseavera Fletcher Furman University Six Mile Floyd Powell Langston State Mission Board Leona Ray Helen Knox Billy Glasco Adah Hamilton John Roberts S. L. Griffin Greenville E.M. Bolding

Pickens Association Plans Meeting at Pleasant Grove Church

The program for the Pickens Association gathering at Pleasant Grove Church lists devotional at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev. B. G. Kield, with a general discussion on the spiritual condition of churches led by Rev. E. M. on.

The Pickens Association Pleasant Grove A. M. Simmons B. G. Kield E. M

Bride Adorns Blue Suit for Ceremony at Columbia Home

The bride wore a tailored blue suit with matching hat and carried a shower bouquet. Mrs Longis, a popular 1917 Winthrop College graduate, is described as charming. The groom, a Davidson and UVA alumnus, enlisted while a Chicago University student. They soon left for a northern honeymoon and will reside in Columbia where Lieut. Long is stationed.

Longis Winthrop College

A. M. Simmons Urges Church Discipline and Year Round Plans

A. M. Simmons argues today that churches lack discipline and spiritual vitality. He urges unity prayer and year round preaching with bi monthly services, a monthly conference, and regular Sunday school to sustain revival and avoid spiritual deadness. He pledges to promote these plans verbally wherever he goes.

Church of Jesus Christ Jesus A. M. Simmons

Finley Wins Pickens County Seat In Second Primary

Mr. Finley thanks Pickens County voters for electing him county commissioner for four years. He pledges to improve roads and urges unity with opponents. The note lists local campaign officials and mentions Boy Scout cooperation with Liberty Loan efforts and Treasury stance on youth bond selling. The Sentinel subscription offer is included.

Pickens County Jor A. Finley Boy Scout Organization Liberty Loan Organization Ideal Committees Treasury Department

Report of August expenditures through the supervisor's office

The August 1918 financial report shows cash on hand at $1,036,145 and lists numerous expenditures to individuals such as Edna Earle, RT Hallam, and Elisha Youngblood, plus payments to roads, bridges, supplies, and various officials including magistrates and constables. The document details names, services, and amounts across education, road work, bridge work, and aid to soldiers, reflecting county fiscal activity for the month.

Edna Earle RT Hallam Pickens Railroad Stephens Obie Mansell W H Stewart Mack Blackstone National Office Supply Co Andrew Kirksey Elisha Youngblood J M Jamison Anse RiGantrell Eee Euuel J B Friddle Enee Bd Stewart LaBoon Howard Mary Rowland Sidite Staten Edens Uimey Gadees Chas Sanders Seid Blassingame Pees Beccu Chapman Dillard Bridge Jle'Garrick Jones Bryant Billingsly Boggs Jake Nabors McCollum M Bolding Miessean Doris T Dorr M Lusk Rebecca Reeves H Johnson JO Weehappell J M Lawrence Seal Pea R H Davidson JT Hendrix Scrape OC Evatt Scrape Hand Sul H al Bascom Fryatt Herman Kelly HE Miller Cem Garrett Mack Finley Voceites Viitis USA Bagwell Vaicenies Bowen Outapa Couch Anders P Crenshaws Reuben Burgess T Winley Earl Julian Upasus Secura J T Brathher Kennemore Walter Cochran D Duncan T Earle Eerie Ar Nas J A Skelton Lowrance McAlister BO H A Nealy Constable Costsi B Murphy Elliott-Fisher Co J I McKinney Nina Elu Murphree U Benes JW Connelly J E Hughes M W Simmons Greenville County Highway Commission Saluda Bridge Bivens & Co G Gilstrap ST Garrison Eugene Edens Scrape Man Bengon Gilstrap Southern Bell Telephone Company Court House Cantrell W Griffin John Rosaemond Powers Lee J Stewart Craig Bros. Company Texas Company Gras PC Mall Mienburg JE Cooper Sam Wilson P Gilstrap C Bolding Edwin Stansell Josiah Lynch Enos Sidens Ray Lynch JB Rolding T Nelson WA Griffin M 'T Jones T Stewart If Louis D Nally BF Murphree OS Stewart CC P Peyeyseueiuien Moseley Paarela I Matheny Townes Rawam S de Sheptien Aeenseeal Obie Maneel Pi Estetea Rey Cen Bad Encens Hague Pickens Elisha Youngblood M Brazeale Cavas R Cantrell Nh Tata Scians Mak Corey Nessdel Elizabet Maullin de ‘Mons W.L. Matheny

Preaching Announcements and Clothing Campaign by Red Cross

W J Langston calls sermons at Smiths Grove on Sept 21 11am Golden Creek Sept 21 3 30pm Sinon Sept 22 11am Rice Creek Sept 22 3 30pm The Red Cross to collect 5000 tons of used clothing for Belgians Sept 23 30 Every household urged to send garments for all ages and sexes Even worn items welcome including scraps leather for shoe mending Woolen goods hats shirts and pajamas acceptable Notable quotes from Pickens county women praised Further detailed statement promised by I H Mauldin See Pickens County Chapter Secretary

W. J. Langston Smith’s Grove Golden Creek Sinon Rice’s Creek Red Cross Pickens County Mauldin

Second Primary Results in County Election Declare Winners

The County Executive Committee on September 12 1918 announced the second primary results from September 10 1918. Elected officials include State Senate Frank K Alexander Representative J S Leopard Supervisor J T McKinney. Commissioners Joe A Finley John I Lesley. Coroner S I Mauldin. Magistrate Liberty Township J M Garrett Eastatoe Township P G Bowie. County Chairman N A Christopher. Secretary W C Smith. Extensive financials and road bridge work payments listed.

Au. m State Senate Frank IK. Alexander J. 5. Leopard J.T. McKinney Joe A. Finley John I. Lesley S. I. Mauldin Liberty Township J. M. Garrett Eastatoe P. G. Bowie

Maximum Price For Picking Cotton

The administration notes labor shortages from the war and considers crop prices amid shortages. Officials evaluate likely impact on cotton picking costs and market adjustments as the war continues.

County Food Administrator Appoints A. Sam and J. A. Bows

J A Bows and A Sam are named to county food administration roles in grai county. The appointment underscores local efforts to manage food distribution and relief operations amid ongoing shortages and advisory guidelines.

J. A. Bows Sam 2B Grai

Leopard thanks Pickens voters for state legislature seat

Mr Leopard expresses sincere gratitude to Pickens county voters for electing him to the state legislature. He pledges to act with honesty and to worthily represent the people, while urging support for The Sentinel’s printing services.

Pickens County Leopard

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Mr. Finley Sentinel H. Hin Fd Enesee Easle Lum Bet Chens Lu Iit Acre N. A. Christopher W.C. Smith Mr. Leopard
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