The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-01-25

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other articles. Terms, cash.
Carlos Can't,
Liberty, S. G.
Hon. T. J. Mauldin spent
Saturday and Sunday at home
returning to Columbia Monday.
Mrs. Mauldin accompanied him
and will remain in Columbia
and Charleston until the close
Of the general assembly.
Hon. W. G.. Mauldin came up
from Columbia last Friday and
ret lrned Monday. In conver-
sation with the Sentinel repre-
sentative he expressed his
doubts about being a candidate
this year for reelection.
Senator T. J. Mauldin has a
bill in the Senate for an election
on the question of issuing bonds
in Liberty township to be used
in road building and improve
ment. The provisions OF the
bill are not known, but we hope
to publish it in full if it passes.
Capt. Billy Smith, the old
est conductor in the State and
possibly in the South, has re-
tired from the service. He has
been conductor for So years, the
greater part of this time being
spent on the G.. & G. division.
Mr.. R. T. Hallum attended a
meeting of the County Superin-
tendendents of Education In
Columbia last week and from
this meeting some important
recommendations affecting the
school laws were made.
| Mr.. NJ. F. Hester made a
business trip out Of town Mon
day, returning Wednesday.
When he is called away, even
though his stay be short,
"Tup's' genial disposition pro-
notes a feeling Of loneliness at
home and among his friends in
town.
Mr.. H. J. McGee, cashier of
the Farmers Bank of Central,
has resigned, and has been sue
ceeded by Mr.. J. Il. Ramseur.
Mr.. MCGEE goes to Anderson to
take charge. Of Anderson, Oco-
nee and Pickens counties for the
Southeastern Life Insurance Go.
Rev. w. R. Corder, the new
pastor at Griffin, failed to meet
his appointment the last second
Sunday on account of the bad
weather. To make up for that
day he will preach there next
Sunday at IL O'clock a. m.
Mr.. Joe Brock, of Central,
was in town last Tuesday and
reported that three head of
horses belonging to a local
dealer were run over and
killed by a Southern train last
Sunday night. The horses We're
loose and ran on the track just
in time to be struck by a pass
ing engine.
It is regretted that on account
of other pressing matters of
news the clipping giving an &C
count Of the banquet by the
Butler Guards in Greenville on
the night of the 10Th cannot be
published. The thoughtfulness
of the friend sending it is ap-
preciated however.
Mr.. J. L. O. Thompson, who
recently purchased the Camp
bell County News, of Fairburn,
Ca, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. Thompson was, until a few
months ago, owner Of The Sen
tinel, but sold out to the present
company. He is an adept in
newspaper work, having given
his entire life to it. and will no
doubt make good in his new
field. We wish him success.
Senator T. J. Mauldin has
introduced a bill in the senate
to require all railroad companies
operating trains in this State to
stop all passenger trains at court
house points and functional
points for court houses. This
would be of great benefit to the
Pickens county people and it is
hoped it will become law.
Mr.. J. L. Young, our very in
dustrious townsman, wishes to
1emind the people Of Pickens