Probing Committee Meets Over Primary Election Fraud
A Spartanburg AP report describes a State Democratic sub committee probe into August 7 primary fraud. affidavits allege hundreds of fraudulent ballots across Piedmont counties with non residents and minors voting. confrontations erupted as pro Blease supporters clashed with members and officers. E S Reed investigated. Wednesday's session quiet. Jno T Duncan claimed Jones spent 108000 in campaigns.
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Associated Press
Spartanburg
State Democratic Executive Committee
Piedmont
Gov. Blease
J. M. Greer
Charlotte
N. C
E. S. Reed
Burns
Jno
Easley News Letter Highlights Local Social
Miss Stan Glezener returns to Asheville after visiting family. Local families host guests from Virginia and Gray Court. School and business courses pursued in Spartanburg and Atlanta. Notable death of Ben Wyatt from tooth infection mourned by friends. Several residents attend events in Greenville and Spartanburg with many visits and travels noted.
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Stan Glezener
Asheville
N.C
Bob Wyatt
Ben
Resolutions for Viola Moore from Pickens Baptist church class
The Philathea class of Pickens Baptist Church records resolutions upon the death of Miss Viola Moore. They note her devotion and faith, honor her life, extend sympathy to her family, and authorize minutes, family copy, and publication in The Baptist Courier, Pickens Sentinel, and Liberty Gazette. Committee members Nellie Grandy Maria Boggs Mattie Griffin sign.
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Pickens Baptist Church
Viola Moore
Viola
Baptist Courier
Pickens Sentinel
Liberty Gazette
Nellie Grandy
Maria Boggs
Mattie Griffin
Fifth Sunday at Mile Creek Celebration
The Woman's Missionary Society of Mile Creek Baptist Church invites all for the fifth Sunday observance honoring State missions. Bring song books and well filled baskets as speakers and singers are planned to share in the event.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Mile Creek
All Day Singing at Cedar Rock Church
An all day sing at Cedar Rock church is set for the fifth Sunday in September the 29th. Everyone is invited to bring song books and well filled baskets.
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Cedar Rock
Cedar Rock Church
Change of Address for Oid J. D. Moore
Letter from Oid J. D. Moore requests recording a new address at 621 Burney Street replacing Pendleton Street. He notes illness affecting him and his wife but says they are improving. Grenville editor household address update advised.
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Pendleton Street
Burney
Oid J. D. Moore
In Memory Josie Elien Atkinson
An obituary note reports the death of 15 day old Josie Elien Atkinson at the home of Mr and Mrs John Atkinson on Friday night. The blessing message trusts she lives beyond death and offers comfort to grieving parents.
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Josie Elien Atkinson
John Atkinson
J Alonzo Brown Ad Offers Dishes In This Paper
A local advertisement by J Alonzo Brown invites readers to obtain a set of dishes through the page’s notice. The item is presented as a special offer for households seeking tableware.
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J. Alonzo Brown
New Store Room Under Construction at Garrett’s
Dear Mr Editor readers report J M Garrett is building a new store room beside the old one Hurred for Mr Garrett and local folks note the project amid community updates. Also mentions a rattlesnake hunt and local singings with several residents visiting Griffin and Cedar Rock Mountain and Muscadines gathering last week.
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Griffin
Ebber Parsons
W. L. Morgan
Ellie
Georgia
J. M. Garrett
Garrett
Mountain View
J. A. Hunnicutt
E. G. Childress
Cedar Rock Mountain
Tom Pilgrim
Oscar Garrett
J. R. Porter
Walter Bolding
Susie
Pickens Interdenominational Sunday School Set to Meet in Easley
The executive committee of the Pickens County Interdenominational Sunday School Association held a Saturday meeting and planned the fifth annual convention at the First Baptist church in Easley South Carolina. The event will be on Thursday October 31 for one day. Delegates from each school may attend two representatives and names should be sent to C J Ellison in Easley. The public is invited.
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Pickens County
Sunday School Association
First Baptist Church
Easley
S. C
C. J. Ellison
Reforming the State’s School Tax System for Equal Education
A columnist critiques the three mill and poll taxes funding public schools in Pickens County for 1911-12, noting insufficient revenue to educate all children. The piece argues constitutional change to raise or flex the tax and even proposes compulsory attendance to ensure educational access.
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General Assembly
Pickens County
Two Rattlesnakes Killed Near Mountain Grove Church
A reader recounts a snake encounter near Mountain Grove church last Monday. Robert Evans from L. B. Gravely's mill killed two rattlers, one larger than the other, each with nine and thirteen rattles respectively, during the confrontation.
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Mountain Grove Church
Robert Evans
L. B. Gravely’s
U. Vaughn Arrested After Greenville Jail Escape
T. U. Vaughn, former superintendent of the South Carolina I O O F Orphanage at Greenville, who escaped June 26 from Greenville jail, was arrested in Baltimore Sunday while en route to Sunday school. A. B. Allen Jr. tracked him, followed to the church, then alerted detectives. Vaughn had $445, studied medicine in Baltimore, and planned to return to Greenville in January to face charges. Gov. Blease urged swift action, proposing imprisonment or execution if conviction occurs. Sheriff Poole arrived in Baltimore and Vaughn reportedly cried.
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T. A. Vaughn
South Carolina
Greenville
Liberty
Vaughn
A. B
Allen, Jr
Baltimore
Allen
Gov. Blease
Spartanburg
State
Columbia
Poole
Pendleton County Fair Announces Premium List
Pendleton's county fair set for October 8. Judging shows strong interest with cattle exhibits expected to impress, reflecting the presence of several successful dairies and fine cattle breeds in the region.
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Pendleton
Presentment of Grand Jury Report on County Offices Camps and Farm
The grand jury presents that all bills handed by the State’s Solicitor were disposed of as the evidence warranted. Committees report well kept convict camp and good prisoner care under Supt. Ragsdale. The convict camp work on roads is excellent. Poor farm in good condition with proper inmate care. County offices books and accounts are accurately kept. They thank court officers for courtesies and request excusal from further attendance.
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Ragsdale
Local Arrest and Injury Report
Joe Hendricks, a colored man, was arrested on J. K. Kirksey’s property by officer Neely and Sheriff Roark. He faced gambling and obtaining money under false pretenses charges from Easley and will serve 30 days on the roads after pleading guilty in Pickens. Also, L. L. Thomas of Easley suffered a severe accident when a mule kicked, injuring his hand and chest.
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Joe Hendricks
J. K. Kirksey
Neely
Roark
Hendricks
Easley
Tennessee
Jameson
Pickens
Oliver Pickens
L. L. Thomas
Election Commissioners Named for Pickens County
The governor appointed state and federal election commissioners for Pickens county. State picks are T. L. Bivens, John E. Craig, Elias Day. Federal appointees include J. P. Carey Jr., C. J. Tarrant, J. A. Hinton, and Jack Garret who will depart Saturday for Columbia to take a new job. Dr. Reese Allgood tours Baltimore for a post graduate course and visits relatives in the county.
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Pickens County
T. L. Bivens
John E. Craig
Elias Day
J. P. Carey, Jr
C.J. Tarrant
J. A. Hinton
Reese Allgood
University Hospital At
Baltimore
Hand Injury From Loaded Shell Accident
Mr. Tom Cassell living near town suffered a severe hand injury last Saturday when a loaded shotgun shell became stuck. While attempting to drive the shell out with a ramrod it exploded, tearing his hand. no amputation was needed.
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Tom Cassell
Tom Welborn
Slight Wreck Delays Pickens Train at Easley
A Pickens train on its second trip to Easley last Friday suffered a minor wreck on a trestle. An axle and driving rod came off the engine, causing about six hours of delay with no injuries and limited damage.
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Pickens
Easley
Easley Citizen Mr Mauldin Visits Pickens with Relatives
Mr. W. A. Mauldin, a prominent Easley citizen, spent Wednesday in Pickens visiting his sister Mrs. Looper and Mrs. A. J. Boggs.
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W. A. Mauldin
Easley
Pickens
Looper
A. J. Boggs
Solicitor Bonham Injured in Hotel Fall
Proctor A Bonham prominent solicitor of the 10th circuit fell on slippery hotel steps at the Hiawatha on Monday night bruising his back and chest and cutting his chin. He attended a Cantrell case speech Tuesday morning then requested hospital care in Greenville due to internal injuries and was excused. James P Carey Jr was appointed to act as solicitor for the rest of the term.
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Proctor A. Bonham
10Th Circuit
Hiawatha
Mr. Bonham
Greenville
James P. Carey, Jr
Six Mile Baptist Academy begins term with strong start
The Six Mile community reports the academy opened September 3 with good progress. Students praise teachers, the boys dormitory is nearing completion, and organizers invite both boys and girls to participate. The message urges unity and faith in support of the school and country.
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Six Mile Baptist Academy
Cedar Rock Social Notes Reach Across Town
Cedar Rock items report Mr and Mrs John Anthony visiting Easley with Mrs Nellie Hendrix as host. Ada Miller heads to Saluda North Carolina to enter a seminary. Ruth Hendrix plans Greenville trip to rejoin G F C. B H Williams and Joel H Miller hosts. Elmer Hendrix departs for Lincoln Nebraska for a new job. Cedar Rock School closes after a successful term with A W Singleton and Pearl Turner teaching. Cotton openings rise but harvests are light this season. Rexie.
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B. H. Williams
Joel H. Miller
Elmer Hendrix
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cedar Rack
A. W. Singleton
Resolutions of Respect for George F. Robinson
Resolutions note the death of Soverign George F. Robinson, praise his esteem and service to the Woodmen of the World, and authorize a copy to the bereaved wife and family, a minute-book page, and publication in the county paper. Committee: W. M. Baker, W. H. Williams.
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George F. Robinson
W. M. Baker
W. H. Williams
Baptist Courier quotes Dr Chapman on G F C fund drive
Dr Chapman campaigned for the one hundred thousand dollar G F C fund in Pickens and Oconee counties. He described a mill visit where the superintendent bosses and overseers all pledged liberal subscriptions, illustrating strong statewide support for the cause.
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Cody
The
Baptist Courier
Chapman
Pickens
Oconee
Ing
Prosfina
Trolley Line Opens From Anderson To Greenwood
A trolley line from Anderson to Greenwood opened for passenger traffic as 1800 people rode the inaugural service. The event marks a new transit link in the area, with authorities reporting strong early use and potential future expansions.
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Anderson
Greenwood
Pickens Court Hears Dispensary Law Violations and Sentences
The Pickens County General Sessions began September 23 with Judge Devore. Several cases included assaults, burglary, and dispensary law violations. Defendants faced sentences from chain gangs to suspended terms, with fines and good behavior conditions.
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Court of General Sessions
County of Pickens
Jon Devore
Vian
E. Holder
Tae Ill
Bob Murphy
Marion Garrett
Reformatory
Augustus Hendrix
Mansell Chapman
Major Terrell
Lizzzie Wynn
Jones
Pictone County
Wesley
Ramey
Luther McAdams
Hattie Gowans
Sam Griffin
S.exoltion
Lathem Davn
Quilty. S
Thanking Supporters for Clerk of Court Vote
A brief card from O. B. Stewart thanks supporters for their liberal vote for Clerk of Court on September 10 and expresses sincere appreciation to those who stood by him.
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Stewart
Mr Field Grateful for Pickens County Vote
Mr Field Grateful thanks the people of Pickens County for the nice vote he received in the recent election and asks publication in The Sentinel. His message expresses appreciation to supporters and residents who helped his campaign.
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Ebb H. Field
Sentinel
Pickens County
Farms for Sale Near Washington Georgia
Three small farms available eight miles from Washington with 105 acres, 100 acres, and 91 acres. Well improved timber on each, easy payments offered. See them at Wilkes County. Contact C. B. Owens in Washington Georgia.
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Washington, Ga
Wilks County
C. B. Owens
Washington
One Hundred Farms and Timber Tracts for Sale in Georgia
W E Craigmiles of Thomasville Georgia promotes a catalog of large and small tracts for sale across banner counties Thomas Brooks Grady Decatur and Mitchell. Properties offer fertile land roads schools churches water resources timber turpentine and stock-raising potential plus city property yielding ten percent returns. Prospective buyers are invited to request descriptions by mail.
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Banner
Thomas
Brooks
Grady
Decatur
Mitchell
Georgia
W.E. Craigmiles
Thomasville
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Mary, Waller and Marshall
Nathaniel Waller
Virginia
C. D. Waller
J. W. Johnson
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E. P. McCravey
Fulton Robinson
Cecil’s Business College
Katherine Robinson
J. E. Robinson
J. E. Hagood
Caesar’s Head Hotel
Messrs. Long, Speights and Ward
Dr. Lege
C.N. Wyatt
Lake Ballentine
Eva Wyatt
Knox Russell
H. E. Russel
Lake Jameson
Medical College
Atlanta
Dr. Jameson
Maggie McAlister
Williamston
J. L. Bolt
Charles Hamilton
Ralph Robinson
Roy Smith
Alex Robinson
Luke Jameson
Misses Queen
Margie Johnson
Sarah
Ruth Smith
Fay Sellers
Ruth King
al G. Field
W. M. Hagood, Jr
H. E. Russell
Essie, Earle
Julia Stark
C. N. Wyatt
Able
Burton, Humphries
Ella Hiatt
Judge T. Lathem
Fannie Lathem
Laura Norwood
Janie Thornton
E. S. Tate
Norris
Jessie Hamilton
Mildred Folger
Jack
Ted
James
Ottawa
Canada
Mrs. Folger
J. D. Moore
Grenville
Pea Ridge
Big Rattler
Board of Commissioners
T. U. Vaughn
Inma Mhemornhanate
Pendleton’s County Fair
J. W. de
Vore
Jack Garret
Pickens Road
Bonham
Six Mile
Old Sentinel
O. K
John Anthony
Nellie Hendrix
Ada Miller
Saluda
Ruth Hendrix
Rexie
Wedpiler
U. S. Stel
Mr. Field
R. F. Herd
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