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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03

At the regular Sunday afternoon meet.
ing of the Methodist Junior Epvorth
league special exercises in observance of
New Years were held after the program.
me leader Of the meeting was Phillip
pariin. The subject of the program was
what 1t Means for Boys and Girls to
be Christians" The special exercises in.
Guided violin solos by Emerson Para,n
ana George Grover. vocal solo by Ro-
maine Perry. Miss Bertha Smell gave a
short talk to the children. Each OF m.
members OF the league was presentes
with a slight New Years remembranc.
The entertainment was in charge of M
hingsbury b. Piper. superintendent. and
Mrs. George Ellsworth, assistant Tba
Methodist Junior league now numbers e
members VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
TWO YOUNGMEN
ON THE WAR PATH

i"o young men claiming WaterviIle
as their place of residence, arrived in
town, shortly after o'clock Frida v
AFTERNOON, by way of an electric car
ana proceeded to show the natives"
sohlethihs. Indications pointed that
they were much under the Influence
OF liquor. In their program of show
ing they annexed some footpear
which was on display in front of A. c.
Ladds shoe store, and did several
other things which We're not in keep
ing OF the idea of peace. Then thew
were both taken under the charge Of
the law, and placed in the lock-up
over night to think it over. A hearing
was held Saturday morning. One Of
'ae respondents was able to pay the
charge imposed, and the other was
taken up the river, to Skowheean. to
De the guest Of the county for Tome
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-03
Save All Available Fertilizer Elements

Gave All AVdHdOie FSS1lfZer elements.
In the unusual conditions existing In
the fertilizer trade, it is important that
all fertilizing materials on the farm es-
pecially those containing potash should
be conserved. The fertilizer ingredients
already existing in the soil should be
utilized and developed to the fullest ex-
tent. great deal can be accomplished
in this direction by deep blowing, con-
slant cultivation. and thorough tillage.
There should be a proper system Of ro-
tation. Especially where one crop has
been grown for several years a different
one should he planted this year Green
manures and cover crops should be used
as much as possible in their proper ro-
tation.
Of the organic substances, manure
both solid and liquid, is the most impor
tant and should be utilized wherever nos
sibie. All material Of an organic nature
such as leaves and bedding of various
sorts, should be composted and the COM
post applied to the soil. Special atten-
ton should be given also to the conser-
walton of wood-ashes. Depending on the
character Of the wood they contain
potash in quantities varying ordinarily
from three to ten per cent All tree
trimmings, brush cuttings, etc, should
be burned and the ashes derived there
from utilized. N''e
fhe application Of lime to many soils
Is OF undoubted benefit. Though the
availability OF. the fertilizing elements in
the soil may not be greatly increased nv
its Use. the resulting improvement in
physical and bacterial conditions NAV
increase considerably the produetiyensss
of the soil.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Death of Mrs. C. C. Porter

Mrs. Malnda t., wife Of C. c. Por-
ter, died at her home in Forest Park,
Ga, June 20, 1916. Mrs. Porter was
in the 85th year Of her life being born
in 1881. She was native of Pickens
county, being born and raised on Keo-
wee river. She was the mother Of our
fellow townsman, DR.. F. S. Porter. She
was buried at Jones Chapel in Forest
Park. She leaves husband and four
children besides host Of friends and
relatives to mourn her death. The
Children are: j. II. Porter Of Forest
Park, Mrs. j. w. Brock of Central, w.
C. Porter of Ell Paso, Texas, and DR..
F. S. Porter of Pickens.
After q long, busy and useful life she
died as she had lived d-honored, trusted
and loved. She reared her own monu-
ment while she lived in the hearts of all
who knew her. Her life was completed
if work all done, and well done, consti-
tutes completion. Her Christian life
was beautiful from it's beginning to its
close, and her faith in God never wav-
ered
$50 He giveth His beloved sleep"
Her children and her grandchildren shall
rise up and call her blessed
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Pleasant Grove News

Crops are looking very we'll, consid-
ering SO much rain and the late coming
up Of the cotton.
Mrs w. D. Hendricks is confined to
her bed with spell of sickess
Wester Hendricks, who has been on
the sick list for some time. is improving
Mrs. Lima Barker's family has the
whooping cough.
Miss Essie Barker of Greenville is
spending the summer with her uncle,
! y, l.. Barker, of this section.
County Commissioners G. w. Bowen
is working the roads in this section.
Wary Grice of this place has secured
the contract for carrying the star mail
route between Cleveland station, Fort
ner and Venus. A FARMER.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Six Mile News

Rev. Mr.. Kirby of Norris preached a
very interesting sermon at Six Mile
Sunday afternoon, his subject being
1.-THE Height, Depth and Breadth of
Gods Love" Mr.. Kirby has been
elected principal of Norris school the
coming season.
Mrs. H. Wright, who has been seri-
ously sick for several weeks, is thought
to be gradually improving.
Mrs. Lindsey of Central is spending
several days at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Durham.
Rev. D. A. Parrott and wife of
Mountain View were welcome visitors
to the Six Mile section Thursday and
Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Higgins Of Liberty
spent Sunday last at the home of their
son, Henry Higgins.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Hunter of Norris
were visitors to relatives of Mile Geek
the latter part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Winchester of
North Pickens have been visiting at the
home of their son, Herbert Wright.
MIR. and Mrs. John Tyler Cantrell of
Holly Springs section have been visit
ing in Six Mile recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Collins spent the
latter part of last week among relatives
at Central.
Several Of Henry Higgins friends
met at his home Sunday to celebrate
his birthday. Altogether it was very
enjoyable occasion. Some very nice
music was rendered and all enjoyed the
day.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
The Pickens Bank InstaIls New
Burroughs Adding-Subtract-
ing Machine to keep
Books

A real mechanical marvel is the new
bookkeeping machine that has just been
installed at the Pickens Bank. The
machine is the Burroughs Adding Sab
tracing Model and will greatly simpli-
fly the work of keeping the bank 9 books.
One should see this Burroughs in op-
Grafton to fully appreciate what won
derful thing it s 1t automatically
prints dates, subtracts checks, adds de-
posits and computes new balances, all
in one movement of the carriage across
the page, and with speed that seems
incredible. That is to say, the machine
not only posts figures to the ledger
page, but computes balances automat-
ically as the posting is done.
ERRoR-PRooF "sTEEL BRAINS"
And this automatic bookkeeper can't
MAKE a mistake. His "steel brains"
are mathematically error proof. De-
pressing the keys puts figures Into"
the Burroughs Touching bar adds or
subtracts the figures and prints them
in even rows. And no matter how fast
or how long you feed figures into it, the
machine never gets tired, never let's
errors creep in through "brain fag. /"
1t has just as lively an appetite for the
large numbers as for small. AS de-
positor you might deposit $40, 900
tomorrow, but the machine would not
have to exert itself to enter the amount,
add your old balance, subtract your
checks and automatically compute the
correct new balance of your account.
The only time it balks is when you have
an overdraft. Then it warns the oper-
ator, by the simple expedicnt of refus-
ing to figure any more without the
subtract lever-is held down, that your
account is overdrawn. and thereupon
proceeds to print red "OD', signal
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Hiawatha Hotel to Open

VIII II. Harris, son of r. D. Harris
OF this city, has resigned his position
with the Bradstreet company and he
and his wife will open up his fathers
hotel, the Hiawatha. This will be
pleasing news to his friends here and
all the people of Pickens at the prospect
OF this popular hostelry being opened
up again, as it was always popular with
the travelling public under the manage
ment of the late Mrs. Il. D. Harris.
We bespeak the greatest success to
the new management. They are young
and active and of pleasing address, and
no doubt will strive to make this hotel
one of the valued enterprises Of Pick
ems, to which end we feel our people
will give their hearty support Here
is luck to you and your associates, Win.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Mrs. j. P. Carey, Jr., Entertains

Mrs j, p. Carey, Jr., entertained
Friday afternoon at her home in honor
of her house guests, Miss Beryl Martin
of Easley, Miss Durant of Bishopville
and Mrs. Harvey of Atlanta. The
guests were greeted on entering by Mrs.
Robert Hendricks who presented them
to the receiving line in which were the,
hostess, the honor guests, Misses Du-
rant and Martin and Mrs. Harvey, Mrs.
Med. Bruce, Mrs. #. j. Mauldin and
Mrs. j.. f. Robinson of Easley. Miss
Mary Morris served punch. Misses Ber-
nice Carey and Daisy Bivens later serv-
ed block cream and cake followed by
mints, The home was beautifully dec
Grated in green, white and pink, these
colors were carried out in the refresh
ments. More than so guests called in.
the afternoon.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
He Don't Cut No Ice

Newberry Observer.
In writeup OF wedding in a Con-
necticut paper the other day, a large
amount Of space was given to the deco
ratlons and the costumes and the ccre-
mony and fifteen lines to the bride
"ho by the way, was making her "sec-
ond venture and there was not n word
about the groom not even his name
was mentioned. A groom doesn't count
much at his own wedding; but there
could not be one without him.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Enr0ll-EnrOll-EnrOli

In order to vote in the primary you
must enroll in the Democratic books of
enrolment between now and the 25th
of July. Having your name on the
club roll two years ago is not sufficient.
You must enroll again this year. Write
your full name. Initials are not suf-
ficient. Don't put off until tomorrow
what you can do today. trom the
number enrolled up to date it appears
that the people are neglecting this i'm
portant nuty. Do it today. Enroll
NOW!
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
News From Mt. Carmel

Everything on this side of the county
has been 80 remarkably quiet that we
haven't much news to write. We
haven't had time to even visit our
neighbors. The crop conditions have
improved wonderfully in the last two
weeks, although the cotton crop is very
spotted yet.
A very large congregation was pres
ent at Mt. Carmel Sunday morning and
witnessed the ordinance of baptism ad-
ministered to three candidates, after
which Pastor Coker preached strong
gospel sermon to the congregation,
which was very attentive.
On the last Saturday al moon in
June the c.. c. club held very pleas
ant meeting at the home of Mrs. M. w.
Hester. At the close delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Dorothy, the youngest child of Mr..
and Mrs G.. w. Holcombe, has been
dangerously i'll the past week with
cholera infantum, but is somewhat i'm
proved at this writing.
Born recently, unto Mr.. and Mrs. G.
W. Lathem, a big boy. Congratula-
tions.
M. F. Williams last Friday had fine
mule run into by an automobile and
killed. The driver, shoe drummer,
paid for the mule.
Will Freeman of Freeman's store has
been confined to his room for some time
with acute Indigestion.
Rev. w. l.. Coker, the popular pastor
at Mt. Carmel, and Mr.. Scott of Green
vile are resting and preparing for the
revival meetings in the mountains near
Table Rock and other places for two
week.
M. w. Hester has the finest field of
cotton we have seen anywhere.
Ola V. Lathem and children of Ari.
zona are spending the summer at the
home of his parents, Capt r. Lathem.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Chautauqua Health Day

On Tuesday Of chautauqua week,
which is health day, DR.. Grimm of the
U. S. public health service will deliver
an address on public health. He is sure
to have something worth while to tell
and everybody should make an effort to
hear him. Make your arrangements to
attend the chautauqua and especially to
hear this address on public health from
a man of national repute. This address
will be free
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Jam AUTOMATIC BOOKKEEPER
opposite the amount you need to re,
square with the bank.

opposite the amount you need to get
square with the bank.
heretofore, in posting to the ledger
1T was necessary for list of checks
and deposits to be entered by hand in
order for the bank to properly debit
and, credit each customers account. The
bookkeepers had to add each list of
checks mentally, also had to add all
deposits and combine their total with
the customers old balance. When that
was done the total of all checks had to
be deducted from the sum Of old bal
ance and deposits to determine new bal
ance. With the machine all this is ac-
complshed automatically and without
any mental calculation whatever. The
operator has only to depress the proper
keys and touch the operating bar.
Burroughs posted ledgers have MANY
advantages that even person not fa-
miliar with bookkeeping will recog-
nize. AS explained all figuring is done
mechanically, the operator being obliged
oihJ " "dLcIl t1e amount ne IS enter
ing.
Then, in addition to'the speed and
economy such method affords, there
is the infallible accuracy accruing to the
use of the machine. The precision with
which the interior mechanism operates
insures an eXactitude heretofore un-
known in fionra unrL
The adaptabjlity of the machine is
another feature of it's usefulness. It
can be adjusted to an infinite number
of combinations. 1t may be used as an
ordinary adding machine, or as a straight
subtracting machine. 1t may be used
for posting to the ledger or making out
depositors' statements. And figures
whether simple or complicated are COB
blcd up with equal facility by the nsa-
table appetite of it's mechanical works.
There is no human being who can list
and add long column of figures at the
same time with speed and with abso-
lutte accuracy, but the Burroughs does
1t. ADV.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

Have you bought your chautauqua
ticket yet?
Lee Hunt of the Carmel section was
a business visitor at the county seat
Monday.
Miss Aleen Wyatt of Easley spent
several days last week with Miss Marie
Hiott in Pickens.
w. M. Chastain and E. C. Edens of
route 4>were business visitors in town
last Thursday.
Miss Pearl Hester has as her guests
Misses Mae Gresham and Martha Johns
ton, Of Atlanta.
Mrs. Bailey Robinson, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Smith,
in Easley, has returned home.
Miss Louise Hill and brother, James,
of Greer, spent several days last week
with their aunt, Mrs. J. l.. Thornley,.
A. D. Barksdale of Greenville, rep
resenting the Southeastern Life Insur-
ance Co., was in Pickens Tuesday last.
Matthew Hendricks of the Oolenoy
section spent Wednesday night in Pick
ems with his granddaughter, Mrs. Jesse
Morris.
We are requested to announce that
Rev. j. w. Head will preach at Shady
Grove the fifth Sunday in July at II
O'clock.
The young people Of the town and
visitors We're entertained at a party
Thursday evening at the home of Mr..
w. A. Edens, Friday at the home If M
F. Hester and Saturday at the holAe OF
r. F. Herd.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

Subscribers Of The Pickens Sentinel arc getting
more than their moneys worth in the paper
these days, and we are glad they are. No other
weekly paper in this section is giving it's read
ers the news service and special features The
Sentinel subscribers get. We are working hard
to give Pickens county the best newspaper
possible. Will you not encourage us by renew
ing your subscription promptly or getting your
neighbor to subscribe? The more subscribers
we have the better paper we can publish, and
we will all benefit thereby. Read the paper
citizen can well afford to be without it for the
small sum of two cents a week.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
And the Last One to Leave

Gaffney Ledger.
Wonder if the committee which in
vited the Press Association to meet in
Beaufort next year had in mind the idea
that the '"gang" would be fed on fish
because that diet is called brain food.
If so, it should be the largest attended
session yet held, and Booker should be,
the first man on'the ground.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Number 8
Chautauqua Opens Saturday

The chautauqua opens Saturday. D..
W. Daniel and the Columbia Concert
Company are the opening day attrac-.
tions. The program will be found in.
another part of this paper Where this
chautauqua has been the people are.
loud in their praise of the attractions.
If you have not al1eady purchased
season ticket get one today. Help to
make this chautauuua success.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Was Criticized, Too

Columbia State.
AS paragrapher, Bro. Hiott of The
Pickens Sentinel leaves nothing to de-
sired, but as a poet he is in Ed De-
Camps class which, it must be admit
ted, is not much of class.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
The Singing Next Sunday

Has your township singing conven-
ton notified Chairman II. II. Stewart
that they will be here Sunday afternoon
to sing? If not you are urged to do so.
This will not be so much in the nature
of a contest as it will be an occasion to
create interest in music. Lend your
help to make this singing great sue
cess
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
But That's Our Busiest Day

Gaffney Ledger
Wen have buttermilk for Harold
Booker, Schlitz for Bob Gonzales, Green
River for Watson Bell, White Lightning
for Gary Hiott, and H2-O for George
Koester if they'll come over and spend
the Fourth with us.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

Rural Policemen Mckinney and La
Boon put into the treasury of Pickens
county during the month of June $500
in fines and put on the gang six men an
average of thirty days each, and helped
to keep down all manner of crime. No
better investment has ever been made
in Pickens county to help in the en-
forcement Of the law. H.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Glory Be!

Galfney Ledger.
To Bob Gonzales, Harold Booker,
Watson Bell, Gary Hiott, ct al: If you
youngsters don't quit making sport of
our poetic effusions blamed if we don't
quit penning them.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Drugstore Bloom

Columbia State.
Sometimes one observes little too
much bloom on the peaches in Main
street but they are peaches, just the
same.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Get the Hook

Spartanburg Journal
Anderson has his Belton ready to 60,
but can't find the Honea Path until the
Starr comes out.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
Left Is Right

Anderson Mail.
1t looks as if the candidate who runs
for office this year on the alleged short
comings of his opponent is going to get
left.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

Misses Lura Pickens and May Pepper
Of below Easley are the guests Of Mrs.
M. G. Smith.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

Reports from all over the county say
that the wheat crop is good. All re-
ports say that it is good as the average
and many say better. The oat crop is
said to be excellent.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

that the wheat crop is good. All re-
ports say that it is good as the average
and many say better. The oat crop is
said to be excellent.
Note the change of ad of Folger &
Thornley, in this issue. They are offer
ing some midsummer suggestions and
you will find their ad interesting. keep
cool" is their platform.
Sam Hill, colored tenant on E. F.
kooper's place, brought cotton bloom
to The Sentinel office Wednesday, which
he said bloomed June %. He also had
one which he found on the 9th. June
% was the earliest one reported
Many crossties are being hauled into
Pickens now We stated some time
ago that over $40, 900 had been paid out
for crossties since January l. 1t is no
uncommon thing to see man come in
with check for 500, and from that on
up to $40.
Hobbs Henderson Co. 3 big July clear
ance sale is now on in full blast Their
big advertisement appears in The Sen
tinel and is chock full of big values.
Read this ad and get your share of the
wonderful values that are being offered.
They will treat you right.
A blue carrier pigeon was killed in
the yard Of Mr.. Emory Jones eight
miles east of Pickens. 1t was flying in
a southerly direction and evidently was
! nearly exhausted when it descended
and lit in tree and was then shot by
someone on the place. An unbroker
aluminium ring bearing this inscription
was found on one leg, AU15-5O49O- ane
on the other leg was wrapped bras,
band with the letters H. X.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
On the Rounds

Blease was presented with bouquet
of flowers and curry comb at the Alb
beville meeting.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

At the Laurens meeting John r. Dun
can said that Blease had been governor
Of the penitentary and that Manning
had been governor of the asylum.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

H. NJ. Nichols and son, Robert, Of At
lanta, were business visitors in Pickens
last Friday.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

l. II. Simmons was in Pickens Satur
day on his way to Oolenoy to attend the
all day service there Sunday.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

DesChamps says that the present ad-
ministration has been the most progress
sive in the history of the state. He
says that new blood is needed in South
Carolina politi IS.
In his Abbeville speech Mr.. Des-
Champs made the remark that there is
too much politics in business and not
enough business in politics.
At the Laurens meeting Mr.. Cooper
was given great reception and, it
being his home town, he gave his time
to the other candidates. Mr.. Des-
Champs 9Jaid nice tribute to Mr..
Cooper, saying it really hurt him 70
1 defeat the man from Laurens, for when
Che did so he defeated the best man in
The race.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Have you bought your chautauqua
ticket yet?
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

There will be an excursion over the
p. &. N. and the C. G.. &. O. Railway
to johnson City, Tenn, Tuesday, July
llth. Train leaves Greenville at 8 a.
M, round trip fare SO. This trip af-
fords some of the most beautiful seen
cry in America, going right through the
heart of the Blue Ridge mountains
through "a tunnels hewn out of solid
rock with high mountain peaks in ev-
cry direction. Train arrives in johnson
City at 4.45 p. m. and tickets are good
on regular trains leaving before noon
Saturday, July Is.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06
SPECIAL NOTICES

For Sale Bur Clover Seed ST. co
per bushel. G. N. Morgan, Central,
Route 2. 10
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-06

We are glad to hear that Capt. Will
liam Ponder so well and favorably
known in Pickens county, was baptized
into the fellowship of the Mt. Carmel
church last Sunday by the young pas
tor, Rev. Walter Coker. May he be as
good soldier Of Jesus as he was a Con-
federate soldier. H.