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The Washington times., 1917-03-03
WILL ADDRESS MEN
Congressman Lloyd Speaks at Rail
road Y, M c. A. Tomorrow.

SVHbI c~ouH ~'Sy SFS
road Y. M. c. A. Tomorrow.
Congressman James 7. Lloyd Of
Missouri will address the mems meet
ing at the Terminal r. R. Y. II. C. A..
tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 o'clock
Preceding the address. beginning at
$3.50 o'clock, a musical program, In
cluding vocal selections by the Termi-
nal R R Y. NJ. c. A Quartet ]. C.
Kester, c. W. Guest, s. W.. Hull. and
]. W. Reynolds. and instrumental
numbers by the Terminal R R Y. NJ.
C. A. Orchestra, C. W. Guest, director,
will be given.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
People,. Church study Club.

Miss Margaret Wintringer, of Chi
cago, the author and lecturer who
recently has returned from the
scenes Of the European conflict, will
be in this city for a few days and
will speak at the Peoples Church, 500
Sixth street northwest, tomorrow
morning at 11:15 o'clock on Woman
and War" A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
"CHRlST JESUS" THE TOPIC
Christian Science Churches An
nounes Lesson for Tomorrow.

The topic for the lesson sermon at
the Christian Science churches tomor-
row, both morning and evening, is
Christ Jesus" The morning service
Is at IL O'Clock and the evening serv-
ice at o'clock. The testimony meet
ing, which Is held every. Wednesday
evening and at which testimonies of
healing are given, Is at o'clock.
The Central Reading Room. main
tanned jointly by the two Christian
Science churches, Is open daily. On
Sunday IT is open from 2:30 to $50 D.
m 1t has just been enlarged to &C.
commodate the increased attendance
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
OPEN TO VISITORS.

In order that inaugural guests
might visit the First Congregational
Church, Tenth and G streets north
west, the pastor, the Rev. James l.
Gordon, has planed to leave the edi-
nee open all day tomorrow and Mon
day.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
.LENTEN SPEAKERS NAMED
Midday Service at Epiphany Church
Omitted From Program.

The Lenten speakers in Epiphany
CHURCH for the coming week will be:
Monday, midday service omitted be-
cause OF the inaugural parade.
Monday, 4:45 o'clock, the Rev. T. A.
Johnstone.
Tuesday, the Rev. p. r. Hall.
Wednesday, organ recital by Lewis
Atwater.
Thursday, the Rev. c. s. Abbott, jr.
Friday, the Rev. DR.. McKim.
Saturday, the Rev. Z. H. Ingle.
Each Wednesday afternoon there
will be an organ recital, followed by
brief services.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
WILL PREACH TO CHILDREN.

The Tears Of Jesus" will be. the
subject of the Rev. Preston A. Cages
sermon at the children's service at the
H Street Christian Church tomorrow
morning. At night he viii take for
his subject "A Rare Combination"
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
EVENING ORGAN RECITAL.

The usual half hour organ recital
will be given at 7:3O o'clock tomor-
row evening in Trinity Episcopal
Church by Oscar Franklin Comstock.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The regular March meeting of the
Maine State Association will be. held
this evening at B o'clock at the Wash
ington Club, Seventeenth and x
streets northwest, where inaugural
visitors from Maine will be welcomed
to the city.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
1HEosopHIcAL MEETING.

Tomorrow evening, at 8 o'clock, DR..
w. W. Baker will conduct q question
meeting at Theosophical Hall, 1916 H
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
AT CENTENNIAL BAPTIST.

"a Rope In A Room" will be the
subject OF the Rev. z. Hez Swem's
sermon at the Centennial Baptist
Church, tomorrow night At the
morning services, the subject will
be, "a Living Production"
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

A Reader-What can be done for
that condition of the skin, commonly
known as goOsefiesh7
A cold bath each morning and an
alcoholic rub at night before retir.
Ing, is one way OF getting rid of it.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

Members Of the Bar. Tuesday. March
10. at the New Arlington Hotel.
Miss Sarah p. GrogAri win be
toastmistress. The committee Of ar
rangements IL composed Of Mrs. El-
len Spencer Mussey, Miss Gertrude
r. Leonard, Miss Ethel bee Lawrence,
and Mrs. Rosalie Mex Shelton.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Suffrage.

OeAAosCs
Mrs. Estelle Lawton Lindsay. mem
Der of the city council of Los Angeles,
and the only woman in America
holding such a position, will be the
guest Of the National American Wom-
an Suffrage Association tomorrow
afternoon, at tea in the headquarters,
1926 Rhode Island avenus northwest
At o'clock Mrs. Lindsay will speak
on "The Viewpoint of a Woman IN
Practical Politics." ---.
Another gdest win be Mrs. r. E.
L. Collier, of Salt Lake City, Utah,
who was chairman of the Woman's
Democratic State Committee in Utah
and was credited with the RESPONSE
bility for the change in Utah's politi,
cal complexion at the last election
Mrs. Collier has made the trip from
her State In order to be in the IN
augural. parade, IN which she will
carry the banner of her State.
The Senators and Representatives
Of California and Utah, with their
wives. have been invited to attend
the Sunday tea also The hours are
from 4 to 6, and the public Is invited.
Suffrage Lesson.
The suffrage lesson next Tuesday
at S:15 D. m by Miss Myrtle Stinson
viii be on the subject, "who Are
the Sunragists?"
Miss Myrtle Stinson gave the les
BON on ''The Real Enemies of Woman
Suffrage Tuesday to the members
and friends of the Anthony League
at the home of the president, Mrs
Anna z. Hendley, 2O07 Columbia road
The committee working for the Crit
tenton Home, Mrs. Charles w. Fits
chairman, arranged the program for
Thursday evening. Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett spoke on the Crittenton
Home as q factor in our social life
Mrs Freeman, superintendent OF the
local home, spoke of the needs of the
home, and the splendid work it was
doing in the way of reformation. She
complimented the Anthony League
for the service rendered. Miss BeyeI
sang several vocal selections.
A class has been arranged by Miss
Mamreov for a course of study In
Bible history and traditions.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The woman's Club OF woedn1ont
met on February 10 at the home Of
Mrs. Marquard. A short time was
spent In parliamentary drill, followed.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Mpntsomerz County Federation.

. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase
held fits meeting of February 81 at
the home of Mrs. Howard Paine. on
Raymond street. The first part of the
program WAS devoted to a parliar
mentary drill, in which all the mem
bers took part. The remainder of the
time was given to dicussing educa-
tional conditions as they obtain now
in the county and State, and the
hoped-for improvements as called for
in the new laws. The drill was in
charge of Mrs. c. i. Richardson and
the educational topic was divided be-
tween Mrs. w. B. Greeley and Mrs.
I. E Stevens.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03

The Dickerson Round Table held its
regular February meeting with Mrs.
Ned Chiswell on the 2Oth. The Presi-
dent was in the chair and eight mem
bers responded to roll call, the small
attendance being due 10 unfavorable
weather. Miss Lottie Chambers, OF
MiIlwood, and Miss Della Young, of
Pooleville, wer geeusts. The bird pic
tures and photographs purchased by
the club were on hand. and a selec-
ton presented to the Monocacy and
Poole's Tract schools. Current
Events" were given by the hostess.
The Washington times., 1917-03-03
Suffrage Lesson.

The suffrage lesson next Tuesday
at S:15 p. m by Miss Myrtle Stinson,
viii be on the subject, "who Are
the Suffragists?'
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
From Cateechee

Owing to the cold weather the first
lof May cotton is looking sickly and
dying in places. Some few farmers
have planted over. Wheat is sorry and
the oats crop is nearly flat failure.
Gardens are late and people are nearly
starved for something green.
From all appearances the blackberry
crop is going to be fine, and if person
can manage to live until they come in
he can live in one corner Of the fence
and have his bed in the other, provided
Uncle Sam don't have him so busy fight
ing Germans he won't have time to
either pick berries or sleep
The Rebekahs have organized lodge
at Cateechee and gave cake walk"
at the hall last Saturday night for the
benefit Of the lodge and the Sunday
school at Catecchee. The proceeds
amounted to $29.4S. Our worthy super
intendent Of the Norris mill, w. p.
Ward, was Il great factor in this toward
helping the ladies out.
The school at Catcechee closed last
week The teachers, Miss Lille Peter
son and Miss Kate Pickens, have gone
to their respective homes, the former
to Laurens and the latter to Hender
sonville, N. c.
The closing exercises Of the Norris
high school took place on Wednesday
and Thursday nights, the 10th and 18th
instant. The program would be too
lengthy to give, but suffice to say it was
grand occasion in every respect and
the auditorium was filled each night.
The children showed they had been well
trained. On the first night the audience
had the pleasure of listening to an ad-
dress made by the president of the
South Carolina university, which was
highly enjoyed, On the next night.
after the school closed, the patrons of
the school and some good citizens of
Norris took Prof. Kirby and wife by
surprise and gave them q pounding.
Needless to say, their pantry was filled
with such things as The cook likes to
find about meal time or course, Prof.
Kirby and wife feel very grateful for
such appreciation of the Professors $
work. Prof. Kirby has been reelected
AZ principal OF the school another year.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Chapman-Glenn

The society event of the past week in
Liberty was the marriage Of Miss Julia
Callahan Chapman to Mr.. John Perry
Glenn, which occurred in the Pre- sbyte-
rian church last Tuesday evening, MAY
Is, 1917, at o'clock The ceremony
was said by Rev. J. G. Bailey, pastor
for many years of both bride and bride
groom.
After the wedding reception was
given the bridal party and number of
special friends at the brides home.
Mrs. Glenn, as Miss Chapman, has
been popular member OF her set and
the best wishes Of the town have been
expressed for her upon her marriage to
Mr.. Glenn. In claiming the hand Of so
fair bride Mr.. Glenn has been roundlv
congratulated. AS business man, a
citizen and an allround gentleman Mr..
Glenn has no superiors and few EQUALS:
so, contrary to conventions, the bride in
this instance has also received the con-
gratulations Of many friends, whose
expressions of good will have also been
extravagantly rendered the. Young
couple.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Drinking Officer Kills Man

Y. Barnes Wilson was shot and killed
and Henry Curran shot and painfully
injured by Deputy Sheriff jim Williams
OF Anderson last Thursday night. The
shooting occurred about 8 O'Clock inst
in front Of the home Of Mr.. Willis Me
Gee. near Starr, ii mics south of the
city of Anderson. From testimony it
seems that Barnes Wilson OF Anderson,
henry Curran, postoffice inspector, Of
GreenviIle. Jake Gosnell of GrecnviIc,
and jim Williams of Anderson were out.
riding in Mr.. Gosnell's car and all were
drinking. The shooting occurred dur
ing what was said to have been a friend.
ly scufflc.
All the participants were officers or
ex-officers Of the law. The dead man
was well known in Pickcns, having
made several trips here while in the
U. ). revenue service. Gosnell and
Curran are also well known here.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Death of Mrs. B. +. Rike

Mrs. Il. f. Rikc, who has been in i'll
health FOR year or more and who has
been quite i'll for the past few weeks,
5lied at her home in Central Tuesday,
May Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. ltike and family have
fesided in Central for many years and
pre- we'll known throughout this section.
|8elrs. Rike conducted boarding house
at Central for number of years. She
Is survived by her husband and six or
$even children aud hostof friends, who
pre- left to morn her death. Internient
2}sas made Wednesday afternoon at Mt.
Zion cemetery.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Mules and Horses
\ I'm Pickens County

si Auditor Townes last week received
The following letter from A. w. Jones,
chairman of the South Carolina State
commission: ''Please furnish us
with statement by townships showing
Number Of horses and mules and their
Essessed value in Pickens county for
5l9l7. 1t is important that we get this
Information that we may equalize this
throughout the state"
@ In response to the letter the auditor
sSpmpiled the following interesting in
sformation:
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Pumpkint0wn "Deadhead' Stuff

Root, hog, or de-" We're roofing,
and finding these canebrakes pretty
tough roofing, too.
Apparently the farmers here are de-
+, termined to do their best this year.
Some of us are plowing and planting
hlllsides so steep that the corn-rows
almost roll down.
Does the word pinnacle" on sack of
flour mean anything about the price of
flour?
Will Andcrs Of Oolenoy section is re-
ported as having joined the army, say
ing: Pm goin' over to France, kill all
them Germans, and then go to shootin'
at the spar'birds -
Don't blame US if our news ism twhat
it should be. In fact, it begins to look
as if, in order to keep upwith the times.
we shall have to write our news begin
ming at the end, where we ordinarily
quit
Most everybody, we believe, stops
talking war and high prices little
"hi'S SNSl IWCltlS iOuI hours, HCncf-
ally at night
If Uncle Sam becomes Il farmer, will
he get behind?
Farmers here are behind, as is usually
the case with farmers. Few are done
planting corn Cotton hasn't come up
much, and where it has it looks over
worked, we suppose, from bursting the
hard, cold ground which it encountered
on its way out. Grass is coming up
in overwhelming numbers, and SO you
can see we have a battle just ahead.
Well, we're tired OF talking about
war and such things now, and so
we'll stop talking for while, as is our
habit these days. CEDRIC.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Pickens School Closes

Pickens school closed most success.
full session this week with appropriate
exercises. Sunday morning Rev. Ed
ward r. Mason Of Greenville delivered
the sermon to the graduating class and
Monday evening the graduation exer-
cises were held. The exercises were of
an exceptionally high standard and the
address of Gen. Bonham was pronounced
one of the best ever delivered in Pickens.
Judge Mauldin INTRODUCED Mr.. Bonham.
The w. c. It. U. prizes, open to stu
dents of the seventh and eighth grades,
were presented by Rev. T.. IT. Hodges
to the following winners First prize
to Mary Hallum, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. j. N. Hallum; second prize to
jamie Holder, daughter of Mrs Melvin
Holder; third prize to Ethlyn CAN'T,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. }. NJ. CAN'T
These prizes were awarded for the best
essays on "Alcohol and the Body"
The u. d. G. medal was won by Joe
Frank Freeman and presented by j. y.
Carey, Jr. Miss Eleanor Earle and
Miss Margaret Aiken received honor
able mention. This medal is competed
for each year by members of the ninth
and tenth grades, and the subject of the
essays this year was "Pickens County
From Colonial Times
The program Of the exercises appears
in another part Of this paper.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
PHI. Sellers of EasIey Dead.

q +. II. Sellers, a prominent citizen Of
'3asley, died at his home in that city
psf Friday morning, after having suf-
Pred stroke Of paralysis the Saturday
8efore. Mr. Sellers was block nspec-
sor Of the Southern railway and had
4,ade Easey his home for the past eight
PEARS. He was well known and popu-
ar. He is survived by his wife and
four children, as follows: Mrs Roy
Smith, Miss Virgil. Miss Margaret and
Master Robert Sellers. Funeral SER
fices were conducted Saturday after
boon by Rev. J. y. lfollcr and Rev. Mr..
Holroyd.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Resolutions of Sympathy

Whereas, That grim monster, death,
has visited the home Of Brother Joe
Dodson and claimed for it's victim Bro.
Dedson S only child; and
Whereas, Realizing as we do that the
cord has been broken which bound the
nearest and dearest tie on earth to their
hearts, and while we realize that moth
ing we can do or say will bring the dar-
ling little one back to the arms of the
grlef-stricken parents, yet we can point
them to One who can wipe away all
tears and heal broken heart; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That we extend Bro Dodson
and wife our heartfelt sympathies in
this their sad bereavementand ask them
to weep not as those who have no hope,
but look upon high and believe little
Oliver is there. and so live a life that
when God calls the righteous, be two
among the number to rise and partake
supper with Him in the air and there
meet little Oliver to part no more
Resolved, That this resolution be put
on record in our lodge, copy sent to
Bro. Dodson and wife and COPY to The
Pickens Sentinel for publication.
Done by order Of Keating Lodge No.
1913. j. S. LEOPARD, N. G.
j. NJ. SATTERKIELD, VIC.
Per j. ALoNZo BROWN.
Catccchcc, May %, 1917.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
From Sugar Valley, Ga.

Crops look good, except cotton, which
has ycllowish cast, due to dry weather.
Oils L. Sutherland, who has been
confined to his bed with catarrhal fever
and afterward had double pneumonia, is
out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Boaz and Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Neal of Calhoun were
the Sunday evening guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. d. Sutherland.
Mrs. Lee Cooley and daughter Lcona,
Leota Dacus and Mrs. o. l.. Sutherland
were the guests Of Mrs. w. d. Suther-
land and daughter. Dcna, last Tuesday
We are glad to state that Mrs. w. D.
Sutherland is up again after five weeks
of illness.
Miss Mae Dickey closed her term Of
school last Friday with picnic. which
was much enjoyed.
A lecture given by Rev. Mr.. Black
burn at Sugar Valley last Saturday
night was just fine Subject: CATHOLIC
cism
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
10 Unveil w. o. w. Monument

Hester Camp No $50. w. 0. w., will
qnveil monument to the late Sow. w.
Y. Holcombe on the second Sunday in
n June, the 10th, at 3 80 o'clock D. IN. !,
At the Lathem cemetery near Hester's
3tore. The address will be made by
Rev. D. w. Hiott Of Easley. All
camps and sovereigns and
fhe public are cordially invited to attend.
w. A. LooPER, Con. Com.
III l.. l.. SMITH. Clerk.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Easley Locals

&Mrs. John 3. Jameson returned last
1eek from Hot Springs, Ark, where
Se has been spending several weeks
3r her health
ERev. j. Dean Craine, well-known
sountain evangelist, will preach at the
Pc Easley school auditorium next Sun
ay morning.
}Jubai Williams and Clarence Smith,
mo enlisted in the Butler Guards and
GATED at Laurens, spent several days
their homes here this week.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

Petitions are being circulated and
freely signed in this county asking for
the pardon Of j. y. Anders. 1t will be
renembered that Mr.. Andcrs killed a
Mr.. Capps in the upper section Of the
county several years ago. When ar
raigned in court he pleaded guilty and
has served three years OF his iivc-yeal
sentence on the county chaingang.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Bull. l. =, s. I In

There should be no confusion in the
1'h'hds OF the people in regard to regis
3fation under the new draft act. No
man between the ages set forth by the
Rct mas the privilege Of non-registration.
IN thls issue of The Sentinel will be
9ouhd 1ulI and complete information
covering the rules of registration to-
seether 8 with reproduction of the reg
sistration card
other interesting and important news
appears in this issue of The Sentinel.
I I, watermelon and Cantaloupe Seed al
As&eowee Pharmacy.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

Mrs. j. D. Hunt died at her home on
Townes street in Greenville last Friday
night after a lingering illness. Her
husband is Il native Of the Dacusvillc
section of Pickens county andIshe was
we'll known in this section She is
survived by husband, two sons and {;
daughter, who have the sympathy o
many friends
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
From Pickens Route 3

Mr. Editor: Please allow me space
in your good paper for few dots.
Our good mail carrier has to work the
road and carry the mail too. What
has become of our supervisor?
Sarah, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Price, is seriously i'll.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

When you come to the old soldiers
reunion or to court next week don't for
get to call at The Sentinel office and
renew Your substitution.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

You can tell who the live
merchants of Pickens are by
reading the advertisements
in this paper. Trade with
those who advertise.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31
Aiken-Williams

Mr.. and Mrs. f.. a. Aiken
announce the marriage Of their daughter
Florida l.cota
Mr.. George Elliott Williams Of Easlcy
May "a, 1917
Greenville, S. G.
The marriage took place Thursday at
Go'clock, at st. Paul's Methodist church,
and was witnessed only by immediate
friends. The BRIDES pastor, Rev. a. r.
Hollcr, performed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left imme-
diately for Easley, where they will
make their home, Mr.. Williams holding
responsible position with the Easley
bank. k.-Greenville News,
| Before accepting position with tn,
bank Mr.. Williams was express agen
ut Easley and is one OF the most popu
lar young business men of the county
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

Earl Morris and Raymond Cox Of
Pickens recently left here for Charles
ton, where they are now working.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

~ is quite likely that the tax commits
0n will considerably raise the assess
ents on horses and mules in this
Slnty
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

Men say It's smoke that lowers 90
hyainot the hollow skieo,
At night they see as li9hte eaiow
The dragon's thousand eyes.
Men SEQ city thero. between
Tho sIoping hiliaides pent;
The dragon they have never oeen-
But there 10 whore she went.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-31

From off the hilltop you may see
The dragon stretching low,
And mark how many folk there be
That to Its clutches go;
And times you hear its rumbling voice
Whom hunger grips Its tongue,
Or hear 1t Durmur and rejoice
Whom blindiy come the Young.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-22
Theater Robbery
Mystery Cleared Up

Mystery surrounding the robbery OF
the Liberty thcater during the latter
part OF October when $l45 was taken
from the office desk, police say, is
cleared up with the arrest yesterday at
ternoon OF {, T. Cloke, property man
at the amusement, house, Choke is now
in the city Jail An information oharg
ing him with embezzlement was sworn
out IN the county attorneys office by
r. H. Bailey, Liberty stage manager.
When Detectives Pickett Wi,,en and
Ed Snelson searched Cloke's room at a
south side hotel yesterday afternoon
they found many different kinds OF
property alleged to have been stolen
from the ,heater.
Incidentally Cloke IS the man tea
tured in Chin whisker, $4,000 rail
road accident, Kanakee, ILL.,, m,llion-
aire cattlcman story" appearing in a
local afternoon newspaper Tuesday.
Cloke denies any wrongful intent on
his part by having the property in his
possession.
Clokc was arrested this morning on
charge OF emberllemcnt The case
will come before Justice X. w Maupin
this afternoon, T. T., Toney represent
ing the defendant,