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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
A Few Hints on Fertilizer

Under the present financial conditions
now is the time for the farmers to look
out for their own interests.
We can save large per cent on our
fertilizer this year by paying cash, as l
have previously pointed out to you. The
following are some prices, delivered
anywhere on the Southern railroad and
at Pickens, in car lots. Sixteen per
cent acid will be 81 cents per ton more
delivered at Pickens, being shipped
from Greenvile. All other goods same
price at both places:
1912 acid, $3.50.
16 per cent acid, SLOTS on Southern;
SLIP at Pickens.
1873 meal, fish animal ammoniated,
$24.
=, SPILL, field crops, $21.5O.
9.20-2-2, standard mixture, $2O.5O.
Soda, $46.6S.
These goods are all bagged and tagged
and guaranteed under Clemson College
analyses.
~ Buy guano by analysis and not by
name, and be sure and find out from
what source the ammonia is derived.
Cotton seed meal and blood and tankage
and fish scraps are all fine.
For detailed information see T. B.
Higgins at Easley or A. M. Morris at
Pickens. will be glad to render any
assistance can anywhere in the county.
Compare the cash prices, interest
added, with the best fall prices and il
will be convincing.
My services are yours. Call on me-
Respectfully, T. A. BOWEN,
Demonstration Agent.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
Cleanup Week

The citizens Of Pickens are asked tt
read the proclamation of His Excel
lency Gov. Richard I. Manning and fal
in line. The secretary Of the state
board of health has called upon every
community to get it's mind off of the
war and hard times by joining in 9
lively campaign and celebrate cleanup
week April 5-11. The chairman of ou,
local board has closely followed and the
city council is ready to lend every effort
to clean up and make beautiful our
town. Practically every community in
the state is making preparations for
cleaning up during that week. Will the
people Of Pickens not be as jealous in
this good work as the people of other
communities?
The health of this community is at
stake and the protection against fire is
incalculable. Can not the business men
and county official be persuaded to take
some interest in this matter?
AS matter of economy in the county
government would it not be we'll to
have some place to store the machinery
when not in use, rather than leave it
exposed to the wind and rain? No pros
porous farmer would leave his tools in
such condition.
Nature has done much for Pickens,
and if man would lend his aid this could
be made one of the most beautiful spots
in the state.
Swat the fly.
The owners of vacant lots are asked
to have them cleaned up next week.
Your premises will be inspected by a
committee Of ladies after cleanup week.
Why not move that piece of road ma
chinery which has been on Main street
for year?
If fire were to break out in the rear
of the business houses on Main street,
where there is an accumulation of trash
and some gasoline stored, the business
section would go up in smoke.
The. patrons of the Pickens graded
school would do we'll in united effort
to renovate the auditorium. 1t is not
only in most unsanitary condition, but
there is great danger Of the plastering
falling. Why not have cleanup day
and get this in good condition before
commencement?
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01

MTs. Mary Alma Jackson, widow of
"Stonewall" Jackson, the Confederate
general Of the Civil war who fell in
battle at Charlottesville in 1863, died
at her home at Charlotte, N. c., after
brief illness Of pneumonia, at the
age Of "a years. She is the author
Of biography Of Gen. Thomas j.
Jackson, her distinguished husband.
Judge l.. S. Roam of. Atlanta, now
famous throughout the United Stfo,~s
as the jurist presiding at the Leo M.
Frank trial, died in New York hotel,
following brief illness.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
Girls County Contest at Liberty

In the second annual Pickens county
girls expression contest, which was
held at the Liberty school auditorium on
FridayAcvening, March 26, Miss Pauline
BrowuN of Liberty won first place and
1as T Aa 2, re gold medal given by Capt.
Ivy M. .iauldin Of Pickens. Second
place and medal was won by Miss Mary
| Wyatt Of Eesley. Miss Ina Shirley of
the fifth grade of the Central school
| won third place.
Each speaker acquitted herself well
and the contest was decided success.
Rivalry among the schools was keen
and the enthusiasm ran high. Long
before time for the speaking to begin
the crowd began to gather at the audi
forum and by o'clock every seat and
standing room was filled. Prof. Rich
bourg Of Liberty presided. Miss Nellie
Crawford, who was to have represented
the Six Mile school, was unable to at
tend and Miss Ianthe Casey took her
place.
Following is list of the speakers and
their subjects:
Miss Sarah Attaway, Pickens, "The
liners.
Miss Mamie Mae Jones, Dacusville,
President Garfield
Miss Ina Shirley, Central, Aunt
Chanty's Nominations -
Miss Pauline Brown, Liberty, cole
Mistis. -
Miss Ianthe Casey, Six Mile, Music
of the Rappahannock.
Miss Mary Wyatt, Easley. "The Gov
ernor's Last Levcc"
Miss Dorthua Moon, Roanoke, "The
Maniac. --~sr-7sss,
The judges were Misses Robbie Wake
field of Anderson, Jessie Bryant of
Greenvile and Mary Hufham of Spar
tanbukg.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
Cleanup Week

The week beginning April
S will be observed as cleanup
week in Pickens. We urge you
to burn all trash that is burn
able and pile up that which can
not be burned so that the town
wagon can get it and the town
authorities will have it hauled
away.
All societies and persons in
terested in civic improvements
are cordially asked to cooperate
in this work.
q. r. HENDRICKS, Mayor.
f. S. PORTER, M. D..
Chm. Bd. of Health.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
Death Near Norris

Mr.. Taylor Blacl<erby, a high
!y respected citizen of near
Norris, died at his home on Sun
day, March 81 after a protracted
illness. Aged 81 years. His re.
mains were laid to rest at Mount
Zion in Central the day follow
ing his death. The unanimous
verdict Of his fellowmen is that
he was a good man and citizen.
The deceased leaves q wife and
and one son. The bereaved
ones have the sympathy Of the
community.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
PICkENS, S. c.. APRIL 1,
Honor Roll of Norris School

First Grade Clyde Entrekin,
Mary Cook, Katharine Bowen,
Edward Bowen, Wayman Nc
Whorter and j. g. Bolden.
Second Grade -Rosco Cooper,
Toby Cook.
Third Grade-Cecil Young,
Thomas Tate.
Fourth Grade-Lillian John
ston, j. p. Garvin.
Fifth Grade-Ellen Tate, Cliff
ton MulIinax.
Tenth Grade-Reta Mullinax.
1t rained, showed and sleeted
in Pickens Tuesday.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01

Reunion school district made
the vote in favor of school bonds
and a special 9 mill tax unani-
NOUS in the election held several
days ago.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1915-04-01
Millinery Department

that we cannot begin to tell you here this small space
put we will tell you this much Millinery cheaper this
season, come and see for yourself We are showing the
pretties line will find in this part of the country
Be sure and the line of hats have on sale at CSC
they up to So SO values.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-11-11
NOTICE. FARMERS, UNION.

A very important meeting Of the
Farmers Union Is to be held on satur-
day, Nov 10, 1915. All members and all
who have ever affiliated with the union
are urged to be present
We need your moral and financial sup
port. LEE YATES, Pres.
GEO. w. STEPHENS. Sec. 49-2r
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-11-11
He Has One. Toa.

"Whar do you think? Her husband
has a valet to wait on him hand and
footr' ~"
THAT'S nothing. So has mine"
Il didn't know that
He's had one ever since we've been
married. and I'm It.. Detroit Frae
Press.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-11-11
WHITE LEoHoRN cockgRELs.

have a number of pure bred. single
comb, White Lsghorn cockerels which
I win sell at s1.0o each. They are
beauties. J. BooGAARD.
4s-4t Grangeville. Ida. R +. D. I.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-11-11

a bad beginning may be retrieved
ana good ending achieved No D.
ginning, no ending!
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-11-11

One hour at bowiing. time wen spent.
an amusement tnnocsnt
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1915-11-11
IS Head of Cattle IS
Herefords and Shorthorns

These cattle are bred and raised on the range are
noted for their rusng qualities and consist of yearngs
2year-ods and 2 and 3year-old cows. The cows are
bred registered Hereford bull and are guaranteed to
be with calf The entire number of of the best
herds of Hereford cattle in the state of Idaho.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-27
Big
Bonus Vote Offer

Contest
Thursday January 2Sth
oCOnesta
contest for
yosf district for period
ntiond
highest from district
for period mniOn
25OOO Extra district for
perodm
will
nd is
offer the will tremendous advantage
nducement for work on the part
andd distribution
yioulyan dndwhch Ibe awarded
week
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
Literary Notes.

The Metropolitan for December leads with an article, ssThe Burning Balk. ans, by John Reed who, having spent some months in the region, writes with an intimate Knowledge of atfa airs in these troubled states. II is illustrated by sketches made on the spot by Boardmsn Robinson. Henry Reuter-. dahl in "Arm or Surrender tells to what straits the American Army has been reduced by this country's lack of military responsibility. Will Irwin in his article, "Lord Northclifie, gives a vivid pen picture of this remarkable Englishman who is the biggist news paper proprietor in the world, and whose expose of the munitions situa- ton in England brought about the for nation of the new War Cabinet
 The Serial, "Then I'll Come Back to You" by Larry Evans is concluded and the new serial by Arnold Bennett is continued. There are short stories by Fannie Hurst, George Weston, and Jessie Trimble. adv.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
Timely Topics. By the County Agent

There is quite large amount of corn still cut Tn the fields. This should be under cover. The influence Of the weather will mol only injure the corn itself, put will make the fodder poor and unpalatsble. A considerable quantity of ils food value will be washed out by rains at this time of the year. Farmers who have not silo should get their corn stoyer under shelter as soon after cutting as it can be cured. Properly cared for, corn stover makes excellent roushage. Try getting il in early and see how much more the cattle will relish is.
 Thursday, November D, besides being Thanksgiving, was Potato Day, We have National Apple Day, and other days devoted to some special farm cop. Let us.take hold on this National Potato day and boost this vegetable which really forms the basis Of more square meals than any other single article of food. Boost mot only the consumption of The potato, but st,o irsp lasea4ss -E Pf1i4es.1-s. {.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
Foreign

The Canadian government seized I5.000 900 bushels of wheat, total con. tents of four terminal elevators, at the instance Of Great Britain, ereat- sng wild excitement in the West.
 Patrick MaeGill known as "The Navy Poet" was married in London to Miss Margaret Gibbons. a grandnleee of Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore.
 The French government has reeog- nized the Haitian government of Pres ident Dartiguenaye, having received a satisfactory response to its protest
 Pope Benedict received Cardinal Felix von Hartman, Archbishop of Cologne. Germany in private audience.
 Herbert Louis Samuel, British Post master-general, was appointed Chan eellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, with a seat in the Cabinet, to flll the va cancy created by the resignation of Winston Spencer Churchill. who has gone to the front.
 Maximum retail and wholesale prices for game were adopted by the German Government.
 Prince yon Buelow. former German Chancellor, conferred at Zurich, Switzerland, with the Cardinal Arch bishop of Cologne and Dr. von Muehl- Is-s. Prresian Minister 10 the Vatican. tt
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
mSNuWhh Byron D. Bugbee Watch MMWh

productive class of men could be main- tained on higher plane than the men in non productive work on the war vessels, that both men and officers would have other and better purposes in life because they would be engaged as producers and their whole thought would not be devoted to war and the advantages which would come to them in case of troubles with other countries. While this country must always main- tain ar efficient navy, the building up of this body of enlisted men and efiee- tive vessels will lessen the need of non- productive and expensive war vessels.
 am thoroughly convinced that the people of this country would support with enthusiasm any reasonable plan that promised the establishment Of q mercantile marine on permanent and business basis. They would much pre- fer 10 see a fleet Of convertible grey. hounds engaged in commerce than one unnecessary .dreadnaught and many believe that these vessels would be a greater protection and safeguard to the nation than too ,many war vessels which today may be considered most efficient and tomorrow with changing conditions, may become junk.
 People of this country would be proud of mercantile marine but would n6ver be proud of navy beyond the demands of the country for strictly defensive purposes
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
County, y,National bank in Danielson or Monday Of last week.


 Judge Bill in the preliminary con sideration of the case made the point that the surety company, which is on MT. Esstment's bond as treasurer of the town prefers that deposits of the town Of Brooklyn be kept in the Wind. ham County National bank. Judge Bill also stated to the court that note was male at the Windham County National bank for a renewal of the loan of sl0, ,000 to the town of Brooklyn at the rate of four per cent, instead of five per cent, as was carried by the note that came dueiou Monday, Nov. b, and which Is still overdue and unpaid on account of the differences between the officials Of the town, the ssiectmen desiring that the loan be made from the Danielson Trust com pany, which also agreed 10 offer it at four per cent, but that First select man Oliver F. Downs had tefesed to sign, as requested by Treasurer Fast ment.
 Called to the witness stand Mir. Downs said that a note Of Sl0,O00 of the town of Brooklyn came due at the Windham County National bank on Monday, Nov. l5, On sunday even ing, Nov. II, he testified, Treasurer l Eastment called him on the telephone and told him the note was coming due Monday. Downs testified that he said nt the time that he supposed 1t was up to the selectInen to see about the mat ter, but Eastment clalmed that the matter was within, the jurisdiction Of the treasurer. Upon cross examination by Judge Bill MT. Downs said he be- lieved that the selectmen paid all claims against the town and he con- sidered the note as claim.
 Treasurer Eastment, as a witness, testified that he arranged at the Wind ham County National bank on Satur- day, Nov. l3, to pay sl0 GOO note bearing interest at the rate of five per cent. on November b, when it was coming due andsto take new note for the same amount bearing interest at four per cent. He said he had told MT. Downs over the telephone that he had a note for sl0,0o0 at four per cent. which be expected Dswns would sign. About noon the next day, MT. East ment testified. Mir. Downs came to him with another note for him tos sign. Mir. Eastment refused, saying that the seleetmen had no right to borrow money. On Tuesday, Nov. l6, Mir. Eastment said he sent q note 10 Downs, which Downs refused to countersign.
 Recalled 10 the witness stand by Judge Back, MT. Downs testified Mir. Easlment never said anything to him about a note al a meeting they had at Professor Easlments.
 Seleetman Card, sworn as witness, said he had been with MT. Downs at the Washburn's place meeting and he did not hear Mr. EaStment say word about having a new note al per cent. al the Mindham County National bank for Mir. Downs t> .countersign
 There were no other Witnesses and after arranging for the filing of briefs and an answer by Judge Bill, court was adjourned until next Tues day at Willimantic.
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03

HAY AND STRAw.--Prime ti1lo'hsss 1lo sff5TJ 90. No 3 $1 eo6T1 05, clover, fl- "a a1 20: cat straw nominal; rye straw 0sy Toe as to quality.
 Live Stock.
 BEEVES Dressed beef at lONs v Af'2e per lb for native sides ls at CALVES S-Conmon to prime Veais ss. SS 0o6li2. 25 per 100 lbs. eulls. S.."' asT fed calves. S6 .eGffT 50. grasseTs Ih 2. 525; City dressed yeals, lSAa al lee' f country dressed. 12Ml l5c- x SHEEP AND LAMBS, ,oIalloil ,se prime sheep (ewes) al S4.00 q s.ee ps r,~ss- ibs. euIls. s %: lambs, Ss ub 2 i'ap lsSsa sed mutton at S6i1isc- per io. ei NY lambs. l2MI5c Country dresseo lg house lambs at ST50N9 20 per eats@s .ss ii I4QGS-Nlediuna weight state L.e7s ss 70 Ks 75 per 100 lhs. pigs Ss l8. rougnse, ess Ss sr IsT5 Country dressed hogs aI se -- per 10; roasting pigs. IA nlec-
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
Jndge MathewSOn Advances Plan for
 Merchant Marine
His Ideas Are Received with Much Inter.
 est and Favor

An important and interesting dis cussien of the American mercantile marine was recently held in New York before the Academy of Political Science. Some of the leading men ot the country took part. Judge A. Met Mathewson of New Haven, formerly Of South Woodstock, was invited ta take part and he presented d plan which was new in theory and which WAS well received by the members of the academy His paper was in part as follows:
 .Our mercantile marine and prepar- edness are so closely interwoven that discussion of one necessarily includes the other.
 The restoration of the American Mercantile Marine Is a subject which has for years interested the public and been earnestly discussed in congress, but still the American flag fails to fly over our commerce or even to protect our domestic mails.
 Every nation which has a merean- camille marine hss built it up and maintained il with subsidies and bouh- ties and the United States must meet this competition or lay itself open to criticism because of it's unpreparedness- Three subjects are closely connected with our national preparation which are not properly covered by the main tenanee of a navy. First, an efficient and widespread ship building indus try; second, a trained body of sea far ing men; third, merchant vessels avail able for naval purposes in times of need
 One of the greatest obstacles 10 this development of the merchant marine is the difference in wages paid Ameri- can and foreign seamen and it is cer- tainly necessary for us as a nation 10 have body Of seamen who are citizens of the United Statesiand loyal to our government.
 The United States has always ad-
 
 in military and naval tactics to its young men through the national guard and naval militia without taking them from their regular occupations, but the training of seamen is more serious and complicated and the government can we'll afford to make a special effort to build up this body Of men. To accom- ptish this result laws should be enact ed for the enlistment of American citi- zens in the United States navy who will be available for service on vessels ot United States registry engaged in the ocean carrying trade. The govern ment should pay a certain percentage of their wage, while in the employ of merchant vessels, and the men and the vessels would always be available and subject 10 the call of the navy. This plan would also apply 10 regular oil cefs of the navy. To make this work effective, the government should de- tail naval officer to each of the ves- sals on which sufficient number Of men are employed to drill them in na. val tactics, so thst while learning sea manship by force of their employment they would also he trained in the work of the navy.
 IL is claimed for this plan that the men are always in useful and pFoduc- tive employment and that in this way the government would be building up a defense ghAl won'd complement its 2 alar navy, thsl the person Q h
Putnam patriot., 1915-12-03
SUPERIOR COURT
Decision Favorable to Town of Putnam
 in Bugbee's Appeal from Assessors
Hearing In Mandsmus Against Town
 Treasurer at Brooklyn

Judge Gardiner Greene hns filed memorandum with the clerk ot the superior court in the matter Of Ellen Nj. Bugbeeis appeal from the board oi relief of the town of Putnam, which case was tried recently in the superior court at aWHlImaatic. The appellant appealed from the dolngs of the as sessors of this town and the board Of
 relief, claiming the assessors had un
 duly raised the valuation ,of the Put nam Inn property, which Mrs. Bug bee owned before it passed into the hands Of Landlord Earl (. Rogers.
 The board of relief gave Mrs. Bug
 bee no reduction from the valuation placed on the property by lhe board of
 assessors. The town claimed she had
 failed to comply with the statute stat ing under what circumstances boards
 may reduce lists
 It was necessary for the appellant in order 10 hHVe the board consider the question il. lu whether the valuation
 or her property should be reduced, 10 make a bona lide ollgf of personal ap- pearance for examination at the time and place of meeting of the board. This Mrs. Bugbee did not do and could
 not do on account of illness at the time, but member of the board went to her home and took q statement from
 her as 10 the value of inc property. Attorney Charles E. Senrls repre- sented the town in the scase, which may eventually find Its way to the su preme court, though nothing definite is known as to this at the present time There was a session of the court here Friday morning, Judge Gardiner Greene presiding, to take up the mand-
 anus proceedings brought about by the selectmen of the town Of Brooklyn to see If the treasurer of that town George w .t Eastment, can be obliged to deposit funds of the town in accord
 ance with the wishes Of al least ma jority of the board of seleetmen and as these selectmen claim, in accordance with votes of the town. Treasurer
 Enstment was summoned into court on writ of ma ndamus issued on Fri day of last week. Judge A. C, Bill of Danielson is counsel for MT. Eastment. The selectmen claimed that, in ae. cordanee with votes of the town in reg
 ular and special town meeting and the authority vested in them as selectmen, they have a right to direct where the
 town funds shall be deposited, but this is contested by MT, Eastment. At the opening of court Judge Bill entered a motion 10 quash the entire proceedings. He said that he was in agreement with the attorneys for lhe seleetmen Judge Harry E. Back of
 Danielson and Attorney Charles E.
 Searls of Putnam, that as only points of law were involved outside of diff
 ferenees of opinion on certain minor considerations that the court itake the
 papers in the ease and allow counsel 10 file briefs.
 This was what was finally done, the
 briefs 10 be in beiore' December 6, but
 in the meantime 1t was found necessary
 to take some evidence from Seleetmen
 Oliver A. Downs and Fred A. Card and from Treasurer Eastment relative
 to conversations they had about re- newins noie of the town for SIC .@0 thai ( iae .fue a lhe Winah n