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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
1
Merchants of Pickens stock fall and winter goods at right prices. The county benefits from diverse, seasonable merchandise and welcoming, reliable service. Shoppers are urged to travel to Pickens to find what they want and be treated right.
Mrs Eugenia Morgan wife of the late F B Morgan died at her Central home about five o'clock last Wednesday morning September 17 from paralysis. Born Eugenia Robinson December 20 1852 she was a former Newman Ga resident. Survived by mother Mrs Martha Robinson Powell two brothers J F Robinson of Atlanta and T R Robinson of Central and children F B Jr Carl Mattie May and Mary Morgan all of Central. Funeral at residence Thursday with burial in Central Cemetery. Her husband preceded her two years prior.
Miss Clif ford L. Martin wed Mr. Ralph W. Garrett at his home on Sunday September 10. Mrs. Garrett is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Martin. Garrett is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Garrett of Pickens route 2. The couple live with Garrett’s father and have many friends’ best wishes for a long, happy life together.
Last Sunday afternoon Mr J R J Anthony and Mr and Mrs Brown with their spouses were returning from a visit to George Brazeale's family when a short road turn caused Anthony's car to overturn. The windshield broke and the engine suffered slight damage. Anthony sustained a small cut from broken glass but no one else was hurt. Several local men reportedly took a joyride into North Carolina last week.
Advertisers claim QWERTILZER price not as high as rumored and urge buyers to choose Fish and Blood goods when costs are the same. They assert equal price, superior value, and promote Fish and Blood as the better option for budget shoppers.
The Norris graded school at Cateechee opened on the 18th with 110 enrolled students. Rev J L Willis and Rev J M Hodges spoke, along with trustee G F Norris, while Prof McDaniel and staff assisted. Miss Peterson and Miss Pickens teach, and County Supt. elect F Van Clayton led a hike of the schoolboys to Table Rock.
Autumn weather boosts mood as residents report a sharp drop in cotton yields with only about half a crop in some areas. A. W. Tanner accelerates farm improvements after purchasing from the J. W. Lathem estate. Rev. Willie Hunt from Louisville KY visits Mt. Carmel and preaches to a large crowd, studying at the Baptist Theological Seminary and poised to graduate next session. The C. C. club gathers with hosts Misses Erma and Alma Ferguson, while Eva Turner visits Leila Looper. John Williams tours eastern NC to see Prof. Marlow. A baby boy arrives at Leigh Hunt's home. J. W. Looper and family visit N. K. Smith. J. W. Pace shows improvement after illness. The community notes absence of smiling candidates in local life.
News from Uoleney reports Mrs J D M Keith in Greenville hospital with favorable recovery. Local visits include T A Bowen Hal Hiatt and George Ellis. Community notes mention Mrs H H Lynch and Mrs L M Rigdon visiting relatives and beer seizure by officers McKinney and LaBoon. The piece ends with a moral on law and order and its benefits.
W C Mann thanks Pickens County citizens for their past vote and pledges to continue serving the people in the Legislature. He notes he ran a clean campaign on issues and expresses sincere gratitude and hope for future consideration.
Court of general sessions convened in Pickens on Monday September 26 with Judge Ernest Moore. Solicitor Bonham exits as regular prosecuting attorney after election to Greenville county state senate. All defendants pled guilty. civil court to convene Wednesday. Disposed cases include Williams dispensary sentence suspended, Ferguson forgery a year, Johnson robbery six months, Coleman dispensary three months, Jackson assault three months, Washington burglary eighteen months, Dean burglary eighteen months, Hamilton housebreaking nine months. Remanded cases to Easley magistrate. Winchesters settled out of court.
Local items include Eugene White leaving for Cullowhee North Carolina for schooling. A box supper is planned at Barker's next Saturday night. Pleasant Grove Sunday school progresses under W T Hardin with small attendance. Readers recall the July 29 vote and ask about a lizard sighting near Hog Ford.
The Cochran family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the death of our dear little baby and the sickness of my wife May God bless you all Bupha Cochran and family
Pendleton leaders plan to petition to form a new county from parts of Anderson Pickens and Oconee counties. Proponents cite 408 to 437 square miles and at least 1.5 million in assessable property, with strong support from residents of Pickens and Oconee. Officials expect early governor action and will seek local bonding to cover formation costs.
A reader recalls how subscribing to the local paper for a dollar and a half saved him time and money. He mentions a cow purchase avoided a longer trip and a cheaper neighbor's offer discovered through the ads, proving the paper’s value with repeated savings.
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