The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-07-03
NUMBER 8
Mill NewS---B0y
Killed by Lightning

Killed by Lightning
During the storm Sunday af-
ternoon, lightning struck and
killed Demus CAN'T land severe
ly shocked Homer Davis. The
boys were returning home from
a walk and were near the brick
yard when struck. Demus was
the son of Mr.. John CAN'T of
this village and Homer is the
son of Mr.. Edd Davis. The fam
lilies have the sympathy of their
friends and neighbors in this
hour of trouble. The body Of
young CAN'T was buried at
Secona Monday. He was Is
years old and q good, hard
working boy.
Married at the home of the
brides father, Mr.. Chastain
Stewart, on Sunday afternoon,
Dy Probate Judge j. b. New
Der, Mr.. Johnson Tathen. of
the Glenwood cotton mill of
Easley, to Miss Matte Stewart
OF the Pickcns mill. After the
ceremony the bride and groom
entered the dining room where
a nice supper was awaiting
them. GA large crowd witnessed
the ceremony. The happy cou-
pie have the congratulations of
many friends who wish them a
long and happy life.
Everybody is looking forward
to the glorious 4th of July.
Mr.. Edd Davis has the finest
patch of corn in his garden the
writer has seen in the village.
e. j. Wolf and family visited
in Spartanburg recently. They
made the trip in their auto.
w. A. Patterson Is running
an up-to- date livery stable at
the village. Any one wishing
quick service should call on him.
Rev. 9. A. Waters flied his
regular appointment on last Sat
urdaY night and Sunday to a
large audience.
Mrs. j. 3. Holland, who has
been sick for some time, has
sufficiently recovered to take a
vacation to some point near
Asheville. N. @.
We are having plenty show
ers now and the gardens are
looking very prosperous.
Among the social events of
the week was q singing given
by l.. e. Hughes on last Thurs
day evening. A good crowd at
tended and enjoyed the music.
All come again, Mr.. j.. e. likes
good music.
Several from the village at
tended the baptizing at Holders
ford Sunday morning.
Rev. j. A. Hughes, an up-to
date and prosperous farmer of
Laurens county, visited his son,
l.. E. Hughes, Tuesday night.
He reports the crops of that sec
ton as looking very prosperous.
Any one desiring to buy first
class candies should call on S. Il.
Adams, the candy man. He'll
treat you right.
Several from here attended
the union meeting at Griffin
Sunday and all report a nice
time.
Mrs. Angie Pace was slightly
shocked by lightning during the
electric storm on last Tuesday
afternoon, but has recovered
and is getting along allight.
Prayer meeting every Sunday
evening at 8 o'clock. Let every
body attend.
We were sorry to learn of the
suicide OF Hon. Fred Williams
A series Of meetings will be-
gin at the Pickcns mill church
the first Sunday in July and
continue until the second Sun
day. e crybody should attend
these services.
S. A. Parsons, who has been
sick for some time. is reported
as getting along slowly.
Mrs. Gertrude Bryant, who
has been on the sick list, is able
to be out again to the delight Of
her many friends.
Mr.. Vann Whitmire of the vii
lage is in North Carolina taking
q vacation.
Walter Pace is also taking a
vacation this week.
The mill will close Thursday
night until Monday morning.
LSf0rnS WILL Close