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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1922

Page

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Pickens Court Opens for Fall Term Under Judge Sease

Pickens court convened for the fall term in general sessions and common pleas with Judge Sease presiding and Solicitor Smoak prosecuting. The docket is heavy with criminal and civil matters, hearings run 9:30 to 1 and 3 to 6, and several guilty pleas and verdicts are recorded.

Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas Pickens Sease Spartanburg Smoak R. A. Alexander Alexander W. H. Haynes Haynes Keowee Judge Lease Perry McKee W. H. Phillips Phillips J. W. Blackwell Blackwell J. B. Patterson Near Central Patterson F. Cantrell W. T. Bates W. C. Smith R. M. Bolding J. Harvey Chapman T. A. Gary

Baptist Ministers Meet at Blue Ridge Conference

The Blue Ridge Baptist Ministers conference schedules its monthly meeting for Monday October 2 in Central hotel parlor with 10 30 am start. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Morning business will cover reports and the 75 million campaign. Afternoon program aims for broader attendance.

Blue Ridge Baptist Ministers’ Conference Watson Pres Guy

Evangelist Spinks closes Cateechee meetings with strong faith appeal

Rev Railro ad Spinks wrapped up a series of tent meetings at Cateechee last Sunday night drawing large crowds. The writeup praises his uncompromising fight against sin and notes local pastors Guy and Hoke Galloway, a Norr’s alum, died in South Georgia last Friday from paralysis at around 65, with burial at Golden Creek. News adds Rev Toney, a Wesleyan preacher, may return to lead services at Central or Cateechee.

Railroad” Spinks Cateechee Brother Spinks Sin Brothers Spinks Guy Central E. H. Galloway Hoke Galloway Norr’s South Georgia Golden Creek B. D. Satterfield Six Mile Gilstrap Galloway Norris Toney Mississippi Texas

Birthday party honors FourYearOld Theda Mann

Mrs. D. C. Mann hosted a Thursday birthday party for her four year old daughter Theda with many children attending and games followed by refreshments. Miss Hickman arrived to lead the school music department but was delayed by her mother’s illness.

D. C. Mann Theda Salem Oconee County J. W. Breedlove W. M. Walker Harley Peck Anthony Barker J. H. Mitchell J. O. Durham M. B. Rae McWatson Floride Prince Russel Breedlove Lois Evans Anderson College Eleanor Mann Ora Prince Limestone College Frank Dillard Virginia J. Austin Dillard Catton Buyer Six Mile Highlands N. C Coy Griffin Gypsy Smith

Senator Thomas I. Watson Dies in Washington Home

Georgia senator Thomas I. Watson died suddenly at his Washington residence on Tuesday September 26 from an acute asthma attack. He had long suffered from the disease and his death ends a career spanning public service.

Thomas I. Watson Georgia Washington Tie

Important meeting at Secona described by poster

The fragment notes a meeting at Secona with references to a poster by B. P.Mit and Wapes urging attendance. It mentions a message for the pension and questions to be asked, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Deserved Tribute to Liberty Town’s Picnic Spirit

An editorial praises Liberty Town for a successful picnic signaling unity with farmers against the boll weevil. It lauds local leaders and speakers including Prof. Winters of Clemson and Miss Taggart at Winthrop, notes women’s participation through marketing efforts, and commends Liberty’s Chamber of Commerce for rallying support as the town positions itself as a regional hub.

Liberty Prof. Winters Clemson Billy Sunday Agriculture Winthrop Miss Taggart Chamber of Commerce

Farmers hear reports of boll weevil and harvest plans

Rural notes from Liberty Route Three describe a short cotton crop with boll weevil spread for the 1923 season, planned grain planting, and social visits. The Spinks tent meeting near Norris and Cateechee draws many locals, while church singing at Fairview Methodist draws attendees. Family visits include Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Hall of Iva, and Jolly Clayton's fifth birthday is noted. Correspondents are urged to share more news.

Norris Cateechee Fairview Methodist Church Mary Jane Hall Iva CC. Il. Billingsly Little Jolly Clayton Willie Clayton Jolly Pickens Newton Manning Burgess W. H. Herd C. HW. Roper Ky Shirley Symes Loeneston Henry Martin Will Ring

Sanders Ray couple wed in Greenville

Miss Ollie Belle Sanders married Mr Cephas Ray of Easley at a quiet Sunday ceremony Sept 17 at the home of Rev Jas Davis in Greenville. Mrs Ray taught in local schools and Mr Ray is a machinist at Mas A 3 Mill. They expect to reside with friends while they plan their new home.

Liberty Ollie Belle Sanders Cephas Ray Easley Greenville Jas. Davis Ray Mgr Elisha Sanders McKay Hiberviv

Gap Hill Dots and Local Folks Fare Weekend Whispers

The item notes the boll weevil problem in Gap Hill area as a backdrop to a weekend of visits. Several families visit relatives, with multiple mentions of Finley Alexander Durham Stewart Steele Roper and Gantt households. A motto about happiness and tears closes the brief social column.

Gertie Finley Alferd Alexander Joe Finley Richard Gantt Greenville Dewey Durham Eugene Durham Luther Alexander Gap Till Jim Stewart Ed Steele Clavie Stewart Love Finley Lois Roper

Death of Mrs Essie Simmons in Enon area

Mrs Essie Simmons wife of S M Simmons died at her Enon home after a week long illness. She leaves a husband three children and her parents Mr Mrs J A Holder and four sisters in Pickens county. Burial was at Enon church with Rev A M Simmons officiating and a large crowd attended. She was a member of Ooleney Baptist church. The family receives community sympathy.

Essie Simmons S. M. Simmons Enon J. A. Holder Lillian Tadder Lala Tendricks Mellinee Holder Ina Robinson Pickens County Enon Ehhurch A. M. Simmons Ooleney

Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon

The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club met last Thursday hosted by Mrs FE Morris. Tables were arranged in the living room and a salad course followed the games. Mrs P O Armstrong made the highest score while LaReon repeated the event on the 14th.

FE. J. Morris P.O. Armstrong LaReon

Alexander Reunion Observed at Little River Graveyard

The fourth Alexander family reunion was held at the Little River graveyard on Saturday September 16 with Alexanders and friends gathering for talks a sermon by Rev W C Seaborn from St John chapter 14 and a large meal prepared by local wives. The writer notes cheerful attendance and hopes all Alexanders and friends return next year.

Ichabod Crane Aone Alexanders D. V. Alexander

Death of Mrs Caroline Medlin Holder in Easley area

In memory of Mrs Caroline Medlin Holder wife of Martin Bud Holder who died September 4 1922 at 8 15 p m after years of declining health. She died at her son W M Holders home Easley RG where she had lived the last eight years. She would have reached age 54 next month. Survived by her husband 87 two sons J T Holder of Dacusville Rt and W M Holder. sixteen grandchildren and six creator and children. A precious one from us is a voice we loved is stilled. LG

Caroline Medlin Martin Bud) Holder W. M. Holder Easley RG J. T. Holder Dacusville

Rally Day Observance Planned by Presbyterian Church

Rally Day will be observed next Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church. Young people are urged to assemble Friday afternoon at 3 30 for practice and to finalize the program. Mrs W Fr Mauldin Miss Frances Bruce and Miss Ella Lewis lead arrangements.

Presbyterian Church W. Fr. Mauldin Frances Bruce Ella Lewis

Southern Railway Trains 45 and 46 Restored After Strike

Southern Railway restored trains Nos. 45 and 46 on Saturday after a weeks-long suspension due to the strike. Proposals to extend the Pickens train to Greenville and adjust connections were discussed but abandoned as the old schedule resumed.

Southern Railway Pickens Greenville Nescollations Southern

Leugnee of Women Voters hears talk on Parent-Teacher work

At a Pickenson meeting Prof. Simpson praised Parent-Teacher cooperation and urged all parents to support teachers. Committee listings include cemetery caretakers Mrs Vesta Metall Mrs T J Mauldin and Mrs C Je Robinson. Court house grounds beautification and school improvement committees named with several ladies listed.

Leugnee of Women Voters Pickenson Simpson Tle Vesta Metall T. J. Mauldin C. Je. Robinson Court House Elinor Knight Wayne Mauldin Earle Lewis HW. A. Nealy John Craig

Priscilla Dean Stars In Conflict at Alexander Theatre

Friday and Saturday show Priscilla Dean in Conflict at the Alexander Theatre. Critics hail it as a thrilling mystery with a strong finish and sharp characterization.

Alexander Theatre Priscilla Dean

Pickens High School Opens with Community Support

The Pickens High School opened Monday in the Methodist church as the new auditorium awaited completion. Prof. R. T. Hallam led services and welcomed teachers, praising the women for helping fund the building and libraries. Superintendent Clayton praised cooperative effort and foresees a bright future with strong attendance and Sunday school participation.

Pickens High School R. T. Hallam Hallum Vieckens Clayton Tie I. ‘Ph. Cox Halhum Tlallum Grace Culpepper Ft. Gains Ada Aleexander Hey Bible Grace Mathews Lula Kings Irma Morris Ada Alexander Ruby Kerryman Mary

Greenville dog that crows mimics rooster chorus

A Fountain Inn Tribune tale from Sammith reports Robert Smith of Fountain Inn owns five or six roosters and two dogs who imitate rooster crowing. The collie crowing with the Rhode Island Red rooster happens three times daily at 6 pm, midnight, and dawn, with the shepherd joining at midnight. Neighbors are invited to witness the nightly concert.

Greenville Piedmont Fountain Inn Tribune Pickens County Sammith Robert Bryson Fountain Inn Sanm Robert Smith Collie Shepard Rhode Island Smith Sam

Wright and Childress elected magistrates in township primaries

In the second primary election Rev. H. Wright won Enastatee township magistrate with 102 votes to L. 8S. Galloway's 87. John M. Childress was elected magistrate for Dacusville township, receiving 110 votes.

Rev. H. &. Wright Enastatee Township Galloway John M.childress Dacusville Township

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Pickens Court Baptist Spinks SIX Mile News Tom Watson Aea Secona Nest Sandasy B. P. Mitchall Peowill Liberty Town Gap Hill 5S. M. Simmons Bridge Club Good Lady Miss Dean Mass Hasale Tito Pickens School Greenville County
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