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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1922

Page

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Central public school opens with speeches and 295 enrolled

Central public school opened Monday with speeches by F B Morgan J H Ramseur B J Johnson and Rev J W Guy. 295 enrolled with 68 in the high school by noon and many more expected this week. Local obituaries note the deaths of Maud Alford and Susan Gillespie. The James L Orr Chapter U D C held elections with officers named for the next year.

Central Public School F. B. Morgan J. H. Ramseur B. J. Johnson J. W. Guy C. H. Tinsley Pickens R. G. Gaines Columbia Certiwal Maud Alford W. S. Goodwin Susan Gillespie Anderson County Rheuhama James L. Orr Greta Betty Gaines B. FE. Allen J. T. Gassaway Amanda Patterson T. P. Duckett Emily Falls G. Max Perry J. N. Morgan James WW. Lawrence James H. Gaines Benjamin J. Johnson Edward B. Stephens Joseph T. Werner Frederick van Cleyton Richard Lewis Frederick Garvin

Community News Notes From Pickens Route 3

Rev Ben G Field and daughter from Greenville visited friends and relatives here last weekend. Charleston visitors Mrs A B Looper and son Henry stayed with Mr and Mrs M J Welborn. Greenwood couple Mr and Mrs Marion Pratt spent two weeks with Mr and Mrs T A Kelley. Robert Welborn traveled to Charlotte for business. Lincolnton Ga and Was ley visitors Mrs Paul Ligon and Mrs Crockett Hendricks stayed with the Gravleys. George FE Welborn moved into a new bungalow with neighbors. Beulah Gravely visited Miss Mary Nealey. Guy Keith of Coleney dropped by Tuesday. Elva Stewart and Floride Prince teachers at Twelve Mile spent weekend with families. Walter Gravley of Greenville visited home folks. they were joined by Mrs Welborn's mother Mrs Marrett. Annie Gravely, Martin School teacher, spent weekend at home. Ernest Dorr of Greenville and Charles Ester of Easley visited last Thursday.

Ben G. Field Little Daughter Greenville A. B. Looper Henry Charleston M. J. Welborn Marion Pratt Greenwood T. A. Kelley Robert Welborn Charlotte N. C Paul Ligon Lincolnton Crocket Hendricks Wasley W. S. Gravley George FE. Welborn Beulah Gravely Mary Nealey Pickens Guy Keith Coleney Elva Stewart Floride Prince Twelve Mile School Walter Gravley Townville Welborn Marrett Annie Gravely Martin School Ernest Dorr Charles “Ester Easley Liberty Sibyl Chamblin Valhalla Ina Callaham Ellie Boggs Piedmont Mae McClannahan Greer Ida Lou Hunter Belton Mattie Lee Hunter Rosmon Sallie Mae Chamblin Glassy Mountain Lonita Borges Saluda School Ethel Bush Zola Hutchins Marrietta Mary Borges Maggie Orr Flat Rock Adger Borges Winnice Lee Thomas Walter Boors Ed. Jowen Pett Chapman Annie Borps Messrs Alferd O'Dell University of Missouri W. M. Hunt Union High School J. Lewis Coker College Laura Blum Anna Mae Crewe Irene Jones Anderson College Marie Smith Queens College Valeria Posey Agnes Frank Garreett S.C. Medical College Indianna Alvin Byrd Gaffney Draurhons Business Calleste Bernice Pearle Rippey Marion Shelor Anderson B. G. Smith H. K. Knox Presbyterian Church In Columbia L. A. Bopes Kentucky Boggs Herbert Watkins Lula Lula Watkins Dennis Craig Atlanta Claire Reginald Harrison Miss Strickland Th Brown Grace Wolford Wooodouwl Ina Callahan

Davis and Garrett Wed in Greenville Ceremony

Mr. Leo J. Davis and Miss Jessie Mae Garrett were married on Wednesday September 13 in Greenville in a small ceremony attended by family and friends.

Leo J. Davis Jessie Mae Garrett Greenville

Mrs Rebecca Edens Lynch Dead At 90 After Devoted Life

Obituary notes the 90 year life of Mrs Rebecca Edens Lynch born 1832 in Ooloney near Table Rock. widow of Nathaniel Lynch who died years earlier leaving six children. She supported her family during the Civil War era and remained a devout member of Holly Springs Baptist church for about 50 years. She died September 4 1922 after a hip injury and was buried in Lynch family ground with Rev. F S Childress officiating.

William Dens Ooloney Table Rock Nathaniel Lynch W.d. Lynch Lynch A. L. Edens J. P., Lynch Blanket Texas Dora Isdens Missouri Edens F. 5. Childress Holly Springs Baptist Church

Jurors Drawn for Pickens Court Term September 25

The Sentinel lists petit jurors for the next term of general sessions and common pleas at Pickens starting Monday September 25 with Judge Thomas Sease presiding. Names include Hunnicutt Singleton Capps Whitmire Welborn Anthony Murphee McCoy Evatt Hames etc. The notice notes the county's escalation in advertising.

Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas Pickens Thomas 8S. Sease Whitmire Robert M Welborn Anthony Murphee P McCoy Evatt R_I Hames Thomas G T Hanna P Cemp Johnson Oscar Garrett T N Smith Lesley FE Hendricks DT Golightly Ramey JC McCrayy James A Howe Chastain JN Liggon JR Keith

McLeod Wins South Carolina Democratic Governor Primary

Thomas G. McLeod defeated Cole L. Blease by 14 280 votes in the second primary, 100 114 to 85 834, with 185 048 total votes, the largest in state Democratic history. James H. Hope beat John E. Swearingen for education chief, 104 978 to 76 865. McLeod carried 38 counties to Blease 13.

Thomas G. McLeod Cole L. Blease N. N. Edmunds State Democratic Executive Committee Mon- Guy Edmunds McLeod Blease James H. Hope John E. Swearingen South Carolina Aiken Anderson Berkeley Charleston Cherokee Clarendon Coleton Dorchester Florence Lee Pickens Saluda York

Singing Conventions Invite Area Singers Across Townships

The Central Township Singing Convention meets at Fairview Methodist church on the fourth Sunday at 2 30 PM with invitations to Hurricane and Liberty Townships. Picken Township joins Secona next Sunday at 2 PM. Pickens County Singing Convention gathers Cross Roads Baptist church north of Easter on October 7 and 8 with dinner. Hurricane Township convenes at Prater's Creek church on October 1 starting 10 AM with old people singing Christian Harmony and dinner on the ground.

State House County Probate Cross Roads Glenwood Mill Calhoun Maplecroft Mill Mile Creek Praters Creek Pickens Lfne Contra Pumpkintown Dacusville Easley Easley Mill Liberty Norris Tao Cross Plains Shady Grove Peters Creek Central Township Fairview Picken Township Secona W. . Lewis Pickens County Hurricane Township Prater’s Creek

Entertainment at Mica School House Fundraiser

An entertainment and ice cream supper will be held at Mica School House 4 West on Thursday night September 21. A small ad fee will be collected with proceeds to fund local improvements.

Mica School House

William Andrew Satterfield Dies After Long Illness

William Andrew Satterfield, age 56 10 8, died August 31 1922 after years of declining health. He leaves wife and three daughters Margaret Whitlock Nora and Lela, brothers J M and B D Satterfield, N D Satterfield, sister Jane Satterfield, six mile Baptist church member of sixteen years. Funeral held Sept 1 at Six Mire cemetery led by Rev B C Atkinson. mourners noted for devotion and floral tributes.

William Andrew — Satterfield Mr. Satterfield Margaret Whitlock Nora Lela Satterfield J. M B. D. Satterfield Six Mile N. D. Satterfield Easley Jane Satterfield B. C. Atkinson Six Mire

Honor Roll Vagoggo School Grades One to Seven

The list records honor roll pupils at Vagoggo School across grades one through seven. Named students include First Grade Findley Hudson Yates Ramey Anderson, Second Grade Ward Ramey Watson Reece Anderson, Third Grade Hadson Findley Watson Ward Spearman, Fifth Grade Hoyt Hudson, Sixth Grade Ward Watson, Seventh Grade Aiken Parsons Parsons.

Versa Findley Vera Hudson Edna Yates Eula Ramey Kula Anderson

Marriage announced for Ed Davis and Margaret Roeers

A marriage is announced for Ed Davis of Masley and Margaret Roeers of Masley. They wed on the 16th at 8 p m at Rev BP Mitchells home. The couple are noted as popular and wish for happiness and many years together. They left immediately for Asheville.

BP. Mitchell Ed. &. Davis Mise Margaret Roeers Masley Asheville Jane Iow Poly

Liberty school notes list teachers and students departing

The Liberty school report names twenty two teachers leaving this season and twenty four students from Liberty and nearby colleges. It lists departures from Lib erty including Sibyl Chamblin Valhalla Ina Callaham and Ellie Boggs with others, and notes students at Greenville Womans College Mount Holyoke College and Clemson among others. The piece mentions social events a birthday party at the Brown House and a church meeting as local items.

Two Inmates Foiled in Prison Escape Attempt

In Columbia on Sept 12 prison guards stopped two inmates from escaping through a chair factory window at 12:30 pm. C. D. Cooper serving life for murder and Wade H. Ballew serving a manslaughter sentence were found with sawed bars and had planned to flee. Both had prior escape attempts and recent riot involvement. Guard detail spotted them near the canal bank.

Columbia C. C. Roberts C. D. Cooper Marlboro County Wade H. Ballew Pickens County Cooper Ballew Arison Roberts Canal Bank

Six Mile Academy Opens with 150 Students

The Six Mile Baptist Academy opened on September 4 with 150 students enrolled. The school houses both Academy and Public School departments up to eleventh grade and features a strong teacher corps, emphasis on athletics, a new tennis court, and a plan aimed at college preparation and character development.

Six Mile Baptist Academy

Immackens School Opening Postponed Notice

The Pickens High School opening is postponed to September 25 due to building and equipment not ready by the first date. Examinations will be held on September 26 and patrons are urged to attend the opening and assist with report cards and student excuses.

The Pickens High School

Porter Jones wed in Ambler area ceremony

Mr G S Porter of the Ambler section and Mrs Lhcena Jones of the Six Mile section were married on Sunday September 17 1922 with Rev R A Hudson officiating.

G. S. Porter Ambler Lhcena Jones Six Mile Rev R. A. Hudson

Local youths honored with gifts after friendly athletic event

Hilton and Owen Mills along with Harold Butr nette Olin and Parker Mauldin and others led the clad boys in several lively frames. After the games, ice cream was served under syreedinge trees as varied prized gifts were presented to participants.

Hilton Owen Mills Harold Butrnette Olin Parker Mauldin Wallace Cantrell J. D Clarence Carl Smith

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Newsy Mrs Rebecca Edens Lynch Sease Petit Jurors Ene H G Hunnicutt John E Singleton W L Capps BF Dobertson T Wughey E Oscar Smith Capel Looper Mullinax DC Mann AG King G M Dobinson Jee S$ Bagwell Jr Reines D Simmons Frank Welborn Stanley Morgan John W Stephens John i Friddle Griffin JW Smith, Jr T Massengill Parsons McKfree Thurston Kinsler R Edefis John I Childs Hester Jack M Jig Fowler McCollum JB Chapman Thomas Rothell RP Addington Garrick Merck Coly Owens J Black Holliday Lathem MT Jones Dewy Sentigel Molen County Entertainment Mica School William Andrew Satterfield Vagoggo School Liberty News Seneen T. J. Parsons Aversville Methodist Church J. SP. Bannister Gertrude Allaway Chartle John Shirley T. A. Gary Gary Sentinel Geo. E. Templeton Brown House Dosoon Herschel Brown Jocenh Hlousehol Paul Brown Doxie Bowes Wil Lene Dohn Willan SIX Mile Academy Immckens
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