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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
New Auditor Goes Into Office

Henry A. Towncs, who was chosen
county auditor by the people last year,
received his commission Monday, and
Auditor Christopher turned the office
over to him Tuesday, March g.
Mr.. Christopher rctircs with an ex-
cellcnt record as auditor and was often
referred to by the comptroller general
as being one Of the most efficient audit
ors in the state. In all he has served
Pickens county as auditor fourteen
years. He was first elected in 1894 and
served four yeas He was again elected
in 1906, succeeding T.. Foster Keith, and
served continuously until this week.
He has not definitely decided what his
future business will be, but we under
stand that he has several propositions
under consideration.
Mr.. Townes is wcll-known young
man, native Of this county, and his
popularity is attcsted by the flattering
vote which he received for the Office to
which he was elected His friends pre-
dict that he will keep the auditors of
flee in high state of efficiency. lie
recently bought home near the Pick
ems graded schoo! building and moved
into it several weeks ago.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Boosts Gardening at Pickens Mill

James l.. Carbery, formerly of Wash
ington, ID. c., but now residing in Rock
Hill, 5. G., visited our village last week
IN the interest Of gardening. Mr.. Car
berry ls a special agent of the govern
ment. His business is to encourage
gardening in the mill villages of this
state.
On the evening of February 20 large
audience assembled to hear Mr. Carberv
lecture on gardening. The speaker did
not confine his talk to raising vegetables,
but also spoke of identifying the home
with flowers and vines and trees. He
showed stercopticon views Of what had
been done in other mill towns. In the
short time he was with us he impaired
much useful knowledge and inspired us
to do greater things
CORRESPONDENT.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Court Notes

This was Clerk Of Court O. S. Stew
arts first service during a session of
court, but spectators could not tell that
ne hadn't been on the job all his life.
He was ably assisted by c. r.. D. Burns
and Major Stewart
John w. Langston, accompanied by
his magnificent voice, was on hand as
court cricr He succeeds the late Phil
Porter in this position and makes
mighty good one.
Judge Smith took occasion to say that
Judging by the court records Pickens
must be q county of good people.
Will Shell, accused Of abdu> ton, was
married Tuesday by Judge Smith in
open court to Sophia Nesbit. both col
ored
No very important civil cases were
tried at this court
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Buys Pickens Property

Treasurer elect Olar IT, Hinton has
purchased the Dr. j. L.. Bolt property
in Pickens, consisting of seven acres of
leld and handsome residence. This is
some of tbs most valuable and desirable
property in Pickens, being situated near
the school building and within easy
1t has frontage of about 600 feet on
Cedar Rock street and commands a
beautiful view Of the Blue Ridge noun
tains. We understand that the consid-
Grafton was about $4,000. Mr.. Hinton
will soon move to the county seat and
will take up his duties in the treasurer's
Office July lst.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Many Plead Guilty
In Court Last Week

The spring term of court of general
sessions for Pickens county convened
Monday, February 26, and adjourned
the following Wednesday, after which
the court of common pleas converet
and adjourned Saturday. Following
are the proceedings of court of general
sessions:
State vs. Roger Mckee, violation of
dispensary law; not guilty.
j. H. Hammett and A. C. Hammett,
charged with disposing Of property un-
der lien, were judged not guilty by order
of the court.
Will Hill was found guilty of assault
and battery with intent to kill and car
rying concealed weapons. He was SEN
fenced to serve Is months on chaingang
or in penitentiary.
W. Lesley Manley was found guilty
of adultery. Sentenced to serve one
year ion chaingang or in penitentiary,
but upon serving three months or pay
ing $50 fine balance Of sentence was
suspended SO long as his behavior is
good and he provides good support to
wife and children.
The following defendants plead guilty
and were sentenced as follows:
John Harrison, housebreaking and
larceny; years.
Wilton Lollis, failure to support wife
and children; 4 months on chaingang,
but after serving 2 weeks balance of
sentence suspended on condition that
defendant go back to wife and children
and provide for them.
Paul Davis, disposing of property un-
der lien; months on chaingang, but
sentence suspended if within ten days
dc cfendant pay $l00 to clerk of court
S6O to go to prosecutor and $40 to county.
Davis also plead guilty Of violating pro-
hlbition law and was sentenced to serve
GO days on chaingang, 80 days suspend
ed on good behavior.
John Gary, assault and battery of
high and aggravated nature; 18 months;
sentence suspended during good beha-
vior upon payment Of $50.
James Hardyman, honsebreaking and
larceny; 18 months.
Cal Hallums. larceny; 8 months on
chaingang on in penitentiary.
Ralph Baker, buggery; years and
$780,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
New Supply Bill
for PiCkenS County

The Pickens delegation in the general
assembly agreed to and had inserted in
the general supply bill the following
appropriations and levies for this county:
For all county purposes, eleven mills,
to be expended as follows, if 80 much be
necessary:
Roads and Bridges Cross county
roads, SID, 900; permanent road improve
ment, $4,000; convicts and maintenance
of woodworking organization, $5, 900.
Total $22, 600.
Salaries Clerk of court, $780, sheriff,
81, 200; treasurer, $433.33; auditor,
$433.33; superintendent of education,
81, 100; attorney, $50; coroner, $125;
janitor of courthouse, $24O; supervisor,
81, 100; two county commissioners at
$500 each, $1,000; clerk to board of
county commissioners, $3.50; Judge of
probate, $500; constables as provided by
law, 81, 240; magistrates as provided by
law, 81, 260. Total, $40, 3s1. .66.
County Boards Board of education,
$50; board of equalization, $10O; board
of registration, $3.50. Total, $780,
Jail expenses, including dieting of
prisoners, 5000. Total, $500.
Jurors and witnesses and other court
expenses, $4,000 Total, So, 5OO
County home, poorhouse and poor,
$2,25 Total, $2,25O
Post mortems, inquests and lunacy,
$500. Total, $780,
Public buildings, including water, fuel,
light and insurance, $400 Total, $500
Printing, postage and stationery,
$500. Total $4O0
Miscellaneous contingent Confeder-
ate veterans pensions, 81, 3OO boys
corn and pig club, $lOO; for sheriff's
official work outside the county, 5000;
for telephone and telegraph, $50. Total,
$4,65O.
Rural Police Two rural policemen at
5000 each, 81 ,920. Total, 81 ,92O.
Tomato club and home extension work,
$3.50. Total, $780,
Interest on County Indebtedness In
tcrest on current loans, in anticipation
of collection Of taxes. $1,000. Total,
So, 400.
Past indebtedness, 81, 75O Total, $4, :
750 Grand total, $50, 50l.66. Less es-
timated revenue other than taxes: Com
mutation road tax, $4,000; fines and
cost, magistrates, $4,000. Total, So, 600,
Grand total, SAT, ,501.66.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Grand jury Present
ment February Court

TO His Honor, M. l.. Smith, Presiding
Judge:
We, the grand jury, beg leave to
make this our final presentment for this
term of court:
First-We have passed on all bills
handed us by the solicitor and have re-
turned such verdicts as the evidence in
our opinion justified
Second ask and insist that the
supervisors and commissioners see to
and have cleaned out trees, etc, in GER
tain streams mentioned in presentment
of September term of court, 1916.
: Third grand jury at the June
term of court, 1916, recommended that
the court house grounds be heautified
and protected. We respectfully ask
that this work be completed.
Fourth-The rural policemen have
made their report and it shows that
from the 25th of September, 1916, to
the 26th of February, 1917, they have
sent to the chaingang 1867 days and
have collected in fines and forfcitures
81, ALP 10; seized | stills and 33l gallons
whiskey.
Fifth We respectfully ask that the
proper officers have the railroads dis
continue running unnecessary freight
cars on the Sabbath day
Sixth-Wc recommend that all who
operate sawmills and shingle mills make
some disposition of sawdust other than
allowing it to drift in streams
Sevcnth-Wc recommend that our
supervisor and commissioners take some
definite steps to recover damages to our
county caused by the bursting Of the
| ToxaWay dam.
Eighth We have appointed commit
tees to look after the different interests
of the county They are:
County Officers and Court House: j.
! l.. Davis, r. A. Gary, G. w. Rogers
Roads, Drainage and Bridges: VIII.
Chastain, j. ID. Holder James A. Rob
inson
Schools and Schoolhouscs: S. w.
lO'Dell, AL. Edcns and J. l.. Murphrey.
| Chaingang: J. A. Smith, w. I.Grav-
ley and B. +. Farmer.
Poor Farm: r. p. Prince, r. S. Ram
sey and d. Wyatt Porter.
Jail: j. Bird Looper and w. e. Hyde.
Having discharged our duties as best
we see we beg to be excused from fur
ther attendance at this term of court.
We wish to thank His Honor, Judge M.
J.. Smith, and all court officials for their
Kindness and courtesies.
| Respectfully submitted:
G.. r. HENDRICKS.
Foreman of Grand Jury.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Municipal Election

An election for Mayor and six Coun-
cllmcn to serve the City of Pickens for
the next two years will be held Monday.
April 2. 1917. at the City Hall All
those who live within the city limits and
are qualified to vote in the general
election may vote in this election.
Managers John Thornley,, Irwin Mil
Ter, B. +. Parsons
w. +. MAULDIN, Clerk.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

The Pickens Sentinel is the
best value for the money in
Pickens county today. It
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than 3 cents a week.
Read this paper over and
see if you think you can get
as much Of like quality any,
where else for 3 cents.
Most Of the best citizens
of the county read The Sen
tinel. All our good citizens
ought to read it.
If your neighbor doesn't
take it, get him to subscribe
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Summary of the News in this
Edition of The Sentinel

Twelve senators refuse to give Pres
ident authority to arm ships. ORA
matte scenes enacted as congress ends
Brief summary of late congress,
Wilson takes oath of office.
Congress does not grant Wilson au-
thority to arm ships.
Chinese cabinet votes break.
President urges votes for women.
Health board busy. To aid tax as
SCISSORS. New secretary begins work.
Farmers urged to plant food crop.
Short state news items.
PICKENS COUNTY NEWS.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
From Sugar Valley, Ga.

Miss Dena SouthcrIand, who has
Tor some time been in Chatta,ooga,
Tenn, has undergone an operation for
hernie rupture at IIrlangcr hospital and
is now at the home Of her parents in
Sugar Valley and feels like 4 new per
son.
Mr.. fiiott Switzerland is very i'll with
pneumonia fever.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Announcement For Mayor

| hereby announce for the Mayorship
of the City Of Pickens, subject to the
rules, regulations and laws governing
municipal elections in this state, and
agree to abide the result thereof.
March 5, 1917. j. p. CAREY, JR.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
Tax Books Will Close March Is

Pickens county tax books will close
march 16. Taxes not paid by that date
WIN be placed in the hands of the sher-
iff for collection.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
The eThOuSandDOllarS
Has Been Raised

Contributions received by Fred II.
Dominick to the 81, 900 fund for the de-
ficit in the treasury of the National
Democratic committee:
pJCKENS f>ny,Arrv
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

Trying to do business With
out advertising is like
winking at a girl in the
dark. You know what
you are doing, but nobody
else does.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

thank my friends and other good Demo
Gratis and the newspapers of the dis
trict for their assistance in raising the
assessment for this district.
Very respectfully,
FRED II. DOMINICK.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

we near some talk of organizing q
military company at Pickens.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

For sale -25! acres quarter Of a
mile of city limits. Good4-room house,
two fireplaces and stove hues, ceiled,
with porch fronting on Liberty road,
good new 2-stall barn with shed on
the side, several poultry houses, good
pasture and land in good state of culti-
walton. The owner lives at a distance,
and to make quick sale will close out
cheap and give terms. See G. A.
Ellis, Pickens
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

All Persons who have entered the
contest for prizes offered by US for wheat
growing will please send as in their
names and postoffice addresses by March
Is. Anderson Phosphate and Oil Co.,
Anderson, S. c.. 45
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

For sale Onc-horse wagon and
harness and few farming tools. Mil
ton Wynn, Pickens r l. as
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

Hon. Fred H. Dominick Of Newbcrry,
who this week was sworn in as congress-
man from the Third Congressional dis
trlct of South Carolina, succeeding Hon.
Wyatt Aiken.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

We have have new cotton seed
cleaner. Let us clean your seed. We
handle everything in the feed line. See
us before YOU buy. Central Roller Mill
Co. j. II. Ramseur, Sec'y, Central. ID
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

For Milk Cows and Duroc Pigs,
see It. E. Craig, Central, S. c. II No. g.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES

Notices inserted in this column for one cent Il
word for first insertion and one-haf cent II word
for each subsequent insertion.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

Few thousand dollars to loan on real
estate. If interested please call at once.
McSwain e. Craig, attorneys, Pckens.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

122-;lcrp FARM for Sale-Ten
miles west Of Pickens, 8 miles of Nor
ris: about IS acres cleared and 81 acres
in timber; 12acres branch bottom; home
house has seven rooms all ceiled with
good heart lumber. chimneys and 3
fireplaces, front and back porch, well in
porch; good log barn with 6 stalls and
shed on each side. good crib and other
outbuildings; good 4-room tenant house; !;
within one. halt mile of store. church and
graded grade SchGo public road goes % tarG aIG
about 600 bushels Of corn, about Ii bales
Of cotton, besides so bushels wheat and
other small grain; good pasture. Price
for entire place $3, 500, or will sell part
at $50 per acre on longtime payments
See G. A. Ellis, Pickens.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

I'D. eSiIQeSpie'A Jack will be found
at his home three miles south of Pick
ems throughout the season "a
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

Wanted 1000 cords sweet and
black gum, poplar, chestnut and pine
wood. See w. H. Chastain and M. c.
Smith for specifications and prices
Linwood Land 4 Investment Co.,
Pickens. tt
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

For sS;lle-100 bushels good corn
w. H Field, Pickens r 3. id
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

Lost- From express Office at Central,
two hound dogs, one red, the other black
back with ring around neck, white breast
and belly, yellow ears and head. Any
information appreciated. r. G. Gaines,
Central AZ
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

While L was in town Saturday some
body put;a bundle of clothes in my buggy
by mistake. Owner may get same by
calling for them and paying for this
notice. Al Bowen, Pickens r d. id
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-03-08

For aa le- Barron strain S. G.. White
Leghorn eggs for Matching, 81. so per Is;
also rooted roses, several varieties, 10
and Is cents each. See or write Mrs
j. N. Hallum, or Pickens Drug Co,
PickenS A3tf
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05
MRS. GOFF ACQUITTED.

Mrs. Golf, a white woman was &C
quilted in the district court of ST.
Paul for killing Garfield Golf, a Ne
gro. Golf was a deacon of St. James
A. M. E. Church and employed as a
porter at the Union Station. County
Attorney R. D. O'Brien made strong
case against Mrs. Golf. He was as
sisted by Atty. w. T. Francis. Let
tiers and testimony of persons of both
races were evidence of Mrs. Colts
relations with men, her white lover
was shown up in the case. Mrs. Coil
is the daughter of the Treasurer OF
Grand Forks, N. D., and had been
married ten years. She was dressed
in deep mourning during the trial, but
it is reported that she tore off her
widows veil when she reached the
street after her acquittal.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05

The Minnesota Indians have Of
fered company to Gov. Burnquis.
to serve as a unit. They have been
accepted. The Greeks, many who
have served in this war, are organic.
ing company to serve as unit
They want to protect themselves
Why should the Negro not do like.
wise?
If the Negroes were so void Of
manhood as to forget the injustice o.
the present administration against
them, they would not be possessed Of
that loyalty to the American Flae
which they have defended with honor
in all of this Nations conflicts and
always respected in times of peace
This is the only home of the Amer.
lean Negro and he will defend it
tho denied his rights.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05
THE CRISIS MAGAZINE.
Historic illustrations and Timely Sto.
riss Featured In May Number.

Historic illustrations and Timely Sto.
riss Featured In May Number.
The May Crisis is a notable and in
teresting number. It contains the con-
GLIDING part Of Jessie Fauset's strik-
ing novelette,, There Was One Time"
and an article on a southern colored
farmer, Taylor Henson, written by a
southern white man. 1.-The Looking
Glass" has some interesting comments
Of the war from the point Of view of
colored people and largely unknown
story Of the colored sailors on the Mer-
rimac.
Among the pictures Is a page pic
ture Of the French African troops after
the battle Of Douaumont and also pic
lures Of the new Douglass square, Bos-
ton, and the Agassiz school. Cam
bridge. Of which Miss Maria L. Bald
win, q colored woman, Is head.
In 1.-THE Men of the Month section
are featured the late Drs. NJ. W. Gil
bert and A. s. Gray. Mr.. Battey, the
photographer; Miss Knox, a school.
teacher: two constructing architects
connected with the United States
treasury and DR.. Warning, the new
head Of the Howard Orphan asylum.
1.-The Horizon" has picture of
Blanche Deas and of several recent
high school graduates, together with
an unusual amount of news.
Perhaps the most striking thing in
the whole magazine is a new poem by
Mrs. johnson, ITO the Mantled,'
which, picturing the future freedom of
the Negro, ends with these lines:
Like Joyful exiles. swift returning home.
Tho rhythmic chanson Of their eager
feet,
While voices, strange to ecstasy. long
dumb,
Break forth in major cadences. full
sweet.
Into the very star shine. 10. they come.
Wearing the bays Of victory complete!
On the cover Miss Anita Thompson
Of Los Angeles, CAL, is dancing. The
Crisis is published at 20 Fifth avenue.
New York, and is edited by w. e.
Burghardt Du Bots, head of the re-
search department of the National AS.
ISOLATION For the Advancement of Col
ored People.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05
BARGAINS IN MILLINERY.

BARGAINS IN MILLINERY.
MADAM HART, l215 Washington
Ave- So, is having her ANNUAL
SPRING SALE of HATS of the
LATEST DESIGNS. No two Pat
tern Hats alike. A choice stock to
select from. Sale closes May 18th.
ATTENTION! LADIES.
MANIcURINo AND FACIAL MASSAGE
ELECTRIC HAIR TREATMENTS
GIVEN
HAIR STRENGTHENING NY
SPECIALITY.
MADAM HARRIS PREPARATIONS.
ARTEsIA CREAM. Handled past ten
years. Removes Liver spots and black
heads Beaches the skin and renews its
natural color.
ELECTRIC HAIR GROWER SOC.
overton's High Brown Powder.
Testimonials.
Mrs. Essie Taylor, 633 Mississippi ST.,
st. Paul and Mrs. Nancy Wade, 1402
Fifth Ave. So, Minneapolis and others
have sent testimonials recommending
work.
MADAM M. HART,
1915 WASHINGTON AVE. S.
MINNEAPOLIS, MIMI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05

1t is our purpose to have our
young people learn the value of ef-
ficiency. Learn to be the master of
one vocation. The ambitious Negro of
the last generation has everything in
his favor. 1t was not long ago, that
the college diploma was the best
credential for mental employment.
There is a grand future for every am
bilious young man or woman today.
They may feel assured of a safe re-
turn for their time spent in preparing
for their proposed work.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05

1t should be the delight of every
Negro to serve under the command
of Lieut.. Col. Young. We must be
willing to follow our own leaders.
Should the war require a great num-
Der of men, it would be grand thing
to have Col. Young as Brigadeer
General. An Army Corps of Negroes
would show to the world their fight
ing power and demonstrate that Ne
eroes will serve under Negro officers
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05
Scott Addresses Lodge Of EIks

Attorney Almond w. Scott of Wash
ington, grand exalted ruler Of the I'm
proved Benevolent and Protective Or
der of Elks, was the chief speaker for
Mizpah lodge Of Elks at Phoebus. Va.
on Sunday. April Is. The occasion
marked the annual memorial and
thanksgiving services Of the lodge. On
Tuesday evening. April II. Mr.. Scott
delivered an address to the lodges Of
the order at Pittsburgh. Keystone
lodge Of Washington. Pa. Joined the
Pittsburgh lodges at exercises held
April II.
Prosperous Society Of Virginia Women.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Society
Of the Sons Of Virginia in Brooklyn
closed the fiscal year Of the organiza-
ton the second week in April with a
bank balance Of $1,000 and large in
crease In its membership. Mrs. Annie
Harkless was installed as president Of
the auxiliary for the fourth consecu-
tive year.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05

In this great age of Intelligence
and efficiency, 1t is of thsahighest
importance that those. who arr cad
ers should have strong convictioh and
purpose, and will and energy to ex-
ecute them. The result of their
achievements, the good which they
can ccomplish for the race will be in
direct proportion to the distinctness
and clearness of their vision and
their honesty and sincerity In the
pursuit or enterprise undertaken. II
must not be superficial; II must be
the result of great thought and de-
liberation.-The Atlanta Independent
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-05-05
YOUR PUBLICITY PAYS.

All persons interested in the pro-
gress of their lodges, churches, So
cieties ETC., should value the power
of printers ink. They should see
that their secretaries SEND ALL
NOTICES to the newspapers in pro-
per time. They think the Editor
should attend every affair, whether
invited or not, and should know
What is going on?-without being
informed. Many exchanges clip from
our columns, and often things done
in Minneapolis get national publicity.