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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
A. MORRIS, THE GROCER

Jackson has a new teachers desk and
"a new door. Washington has a new
entry and a sand table.
Sun Rise has taken on new life this
year. A new door has been put up, the
floor has been oiled and twelve new
small desks, just right for the chill
dren's comfart have been put in.
And, too, Miss Beulah Peery is a fine
teacher. The pupils all love her and
are making fine progress. As far as
II know, she is the only teacher who
is Systematically teaching music in
her school this year. Besides she is
keeping some Of the work of
the pupils from time to time and
hangs it on the walls. At the end of
each month she gives a short pro-
gram, for the most part made up of
the pupils daily work, games, plays,
dramatidation, etc. The patrons are
sent a written invitation prepared by
the pupils, which makes a good class
exercise. The result is that a large
number of the patrons are present
and many visit between times. They
see some Of the regular school work;
they see the exhibit work, and each
month Miss Peery said they see the
needed improvement. The best Of har-
mony and the friendliest co-opera-
ton exists in this district. And the
results will be good for the whole
community. Other teachers could
with great benefit to themselves and
their schools adopt this plan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
LADY
WINS AFTER
MANY TRIALS
Mrs. Rabourn Had Tried Nu-
merous Remedies Before
Tanlac Brought Needed
Aid.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Jan. Is. That per-
severance is always rewarded with
success. was shown recently in the
case of Mrs. G. A. Rabourn, wife OF
a street a motorman, who lives at
1906 South Lamine Street, this city.
Mrs. Rabourn takes pleasure in tell
ing of her recent experience.
II had been sick for several
months" she said, "and had tried
many different remedies but without
gaining any relief. My stomach was
out of shape. Sick headaches bother
ed me constantly. Pains came in my
back and sides and | felt choked up
all the time. l never felt like do
ing my homework.
Il saw what Tanlac was doing for
other people and bought a bottle of
the medicine. | want to say that
Tanlac is the best medicine I've ever
taken and the ONLY one that has
given me any relief. The pains in
my back and sides have disappeared,
the headaches no longer occur and
I'm not bothered with my stomach
trouble now. l have a hearty ap-
petite. In fact, l feel fine all the
time. l recommend Tanlac."
Tanlac is especially beneficial for
stomach, liver and kidney trouble,
catarrhal complaints, rheumatism,
nervousness, sleeplessness, loss of ap-
petite and the like.
Tanlac is now being specially in
PRODUCED and explained in Mexico at
Buckner's Drug Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
Third Operator Married.

William Walker, residing south of
this city, and Miss Rose Farris, local
Bell Telephone "long distance" opera
tor, were married this evening at the
brides home in this city. This is the
third operator in the local exchange to
wed during the past three weeks.
The Rev. o. 0. Green married them
and only a few friends were prese-
ent. Mr.. Walker is a substantial and
leading young farmer of this county
and his bride a most competant and
charming young woman. The Ledger
joins friends in extending best wishes
and congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
WE'D SUNDAY.

Miss Frances Margaret Shook, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Shook
Of near Mexico, and Robert Walker
Ray, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ray of near Benton City were mar
ried at the home of the brides par
ents, Sunday.
Miss Shook is a popular young lady
of her community with a large cir
Gle of admiring friends.
Mr.. Ray is a popular and prosper
ous young farmer.
The Ledger joins their many friends
in extending to them congratulations
and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
HUGH DUNLAP MARRIED.

Hugh Dunlap, formerly of this
city, and Miss Alma Kroenke, were
married in Minneapolis, Mimi, De-
cember the oath at the home of the
brides parents.
Mr.. Dunlay is well known in Mex
leo, having been educated in McMil-
Ian High School, For more than year
he has held the position of Travelling
Auditor Of the Belle Telephone Com
pany, with headquarters at Omaha.
He is a son Of Mrs. Jane Dunlap, Of
this city.
Mrs Dunlap is a charming young
woman, Of splendid family and very
popular in her home city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap will make
their future home in Fargo, N. ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
w i'm. GS
Married Here wednesday.

William Purvis and Miss Kate Gil
bert, two prominent young people
from near Middleton, we're married
here Wednesday by the Rev. ]. D.
Greer. Both are members Of well
known families and most estimable
young folks. The Ledger joins their
host of admiring friends in extending
best wishes and congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purvis were married at
the home of the officiating minister
and departed Immediately following
the ceremony for st. Louis, where
they will visit a short time before re-
turning home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
MRS. POLLY ANN THOMAS DEAD

Mrs. Polly Ann Thomas, n years
old, died at her home in Auxvasse on
Wednesday morning, after several
weeks illness due to heart trouble.
The funeral will be held Thursday af-
ternoon in Auxvasse.
Mrs. Thomas leaves four children
James, of Sedalia; F. H. and G. H.,
both of Auxvasse, and Mrs. Eva
Craighead, of A~uxvasse. Mrs. Thorn
as was a beautiful Christian char
acter and beloved by all who knew
her. She will be greatly missed in
her community. She was the mother
in-law of Mrs. Kate Mexican Thomas.
formerly Of this city. The Ledger
joins in extending sincerest sympathy
to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
MISS AMANDA GODDARD DEAD.

MISS AMANDA GODDARD DEAD,
Miss Amanda Goddard, II years
old, died at the Mexico Hospital at 4
o'clock Friday morning. Miss God
dard, whose home was seven miles
northeast of Mexico, had been an in
valid for several months. She was
brought to the Hospital Thursday
morning.
The funeral services were con
Quoted from the chapel of the Roberts
Undertaking Rooms, Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, by the Rev. S. W
Hayne. Interment was made in
Elmwood Cemetery. The pail bearers
were Henry Kunkel, Charles HUI
bert, G. R. johnson, VIM. Johnson
Price johnson and Joseph Botkins
Miss Goddard was born in Ken.
lucky and came to Mexico with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George God.
dard, at an early age. She has lived
in and near Mexico since then. Size
is survived by three sisters, Misses
Lena and Laura, of near Mexico, and
Mrs. J. W. Howell, of Colorado.
The Ledger joins in extending sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
AuXYASSE ITEMS.

DR.. Boaz, down south of town, is
quite sick of pneumonia. - Mrs.
Stubblefield, of Mexico, and sister,
Miss Alberta KEENAN,, of Auxvasse,
spent Tuesday with Mrs. II. G. Thorn
as. J. R. Taylor, who bought Doc
Edwards grocery stock, with which
he combined his stock, has moved the
entire stock TO Edmunds' old stand
Miss Minnie Richards, of Palmyra, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno. ". Tay-
Ter. - Rev. johnson, Presiding Elder
Of the Methodist Church, of this dis
trict, conducted the quarterly confer
ence here Monday. He preached two
wonderful sermons both Sunday and
Sunday night. - holland Huddleson
shipped a car load of mules and hors-
es to Merrietta, Ark, Tuesday to be
sold at auction at that place. Har-
ry Henderson shipped a car load Of
war mules to st. Louis. School
opened here Tusday, with a better at
tendance than when closed, as the
measles is dying out. There is still
several cases Of whooping cough. -
Mr.. Frank and Miss Grace Van Horn
spent Xmas with their parents north
Of town. - Little Miss Vivian Stokes
is i'll. Miss Urma Craighead was
hostess TO the Tusday Club this week.
- Miss Letha Fry is the guest of her
parents. 49, Mrs. Kate Holland has ac-
a position with Blattner Bros,
at Montgomery City, as book-keeper.
The little folks Of our town are
enjoying the "Picture Show" these
days. 1t is an acquisition in town.
Kemper was shaking hands with
friends here this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

MRS Bessie James and children, Of
bucyrus, Ohio, who have been vi.i,'
s"e IN fulton, were in Mexico Thurs.
Gay on their way home. Georao
James Of Fulton, accompanied them
to this city. '"em
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
FEED N HITCH

with J.. B. Franklin at the old Cot
ton Lumber Company's yards west of
marble yard. All rigs inside. Place
for autos. Whips, robes and other ar
tieles safe, Service 10 cents. dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

Ed Shobe sold 100 fat steers in St.
Louis at $1,000. Mr., Shobe fed the
cattle for 90 days and cleared $4,000,
which makes a nice profit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

mrs Nettie Genrich and daughter.
Mildred, are home from Kansas citv
m"ele tney spent several days the
guests Of friends and relatives in thai
city. 'nat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

A marriage license was issued on
Wednesday afternoon to William o.
Wilson and Miss Myrtle Ansell, both
Of Hamburg, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

Miss Mary Wharton, a gradu''
the Missouri University, well 30
In this city, was married Chrl''
eve to Howard C. Taylor, an in''
tor in the University. Mrs. Toy
home was FL Paso, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
DEATH S

GRANDSON OF WIN. MASON DEAD
William Mason, of this city, receiy-
ed a telegram Thursday morning
from his son, Elliott Mason, of Pitts
burg, Pa, telling Of the sudden death
of his little son, Phillip, who was
about a year and a half old.
Mr.. Mason left Thursday for Pitts
burg to attend the funeral, which
was held there Friday.
The cause of the little fellows
death was not stated in the telegram.
Elliot Mason is well known in this
city, and his many friends here join
tie Ledger in extending sincerest
sympathy to the family and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

A. p. Green, who took his fan''
Miami, Florida, for the wintef,
make a brief visit to Havana I
before he returns about Jan. ls>
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

Jesse Gibbs, who is attending Will
liam Jewell College, Liberty, has re-
turned to school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

S. j. Laws. Wealthy Farmer, Dies.
AUXVASSE, Mo, Dec. 27.-S. j
Laws, a wealthy farmer, died yester.
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

Deputy Sheriff Chal Blum will make
his home at the jail with Sheriff and
Mrs. J.. G. Ford.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

,,a MRS. 9, W. Street is visiting her
mother who is ill in Fayette, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

SMITH BROS COFFEE CAN'T
BE BEAT, 1sc, zoe, 25c, SOc and 35c
per pound.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

where Mr.. Dunlap has been ~transferr-
ed for headquarters. The Ledger
joins friends in extending congrat-
ulations and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

r. A. Maddox was down from Sla-
ter Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Howell have
returned from a visit in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04
Stock Notes
LOCAL MARKET.

st. LOUIS IaSn-
No. 2 Red Wheat, 1854 to 1877.
No. 2 Corn, Sc.
No. 2 Oats, 55h.
National Stock Yards -
Hogs, $4,000, steady, top 1850.
Cattle, 5000, steady.
Sheep, 1000 steady.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-01-04

Hi" La NTOsbe BuHnDei
Company, cement .... ...""
Wellsville La Crosse Lumber
Company, cement ~. 80. 81
Ladonia La Crosse Lumber
Company, cement -. 80. u
Coatsworth Lumber Co, cement
ii
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Will Build a Good
Road to N. c.. Line

We understand that the supervisor
and commissioners of Pickens county
are investigating routes with the pur-
pose in view of building good road
across the mountains to the to the North
Carolina line. We do not know just
when work will begin on the road or
just what route it will take after it hits
the mountains, but it is practically cer-
tain that it will be built at no distant
date.
This will be exceedingly good news to
the people of the county, many Of whom
have seen the need of such road for
some time, and we bespeak for the
supervisor and commissioners the CO.
operation of the people in this work.
Don't get too impatient and be too
ready to criticize, but be ready to help
if you are called upon and this road will
certainly be built.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Lees and JacksOn's Birthday

Under the auspices of the Pickens
chapter, U.D.C., the birthdays of Rob-
ert E. Lee and Stonewal Jackson were
celebrated with appropriate exercises
in the Pickens school auditorium last
Friday afternoon, January 10. Lee was
born January 10, 1907, and jackson was
born January 2l, 1924, and as the birth
days are so near together it is the usual
, custom to celebrate both at the same
time.
Prof Campbell presided at the meet
ing, which Rev. d. w. Hiott opened
with prayer. Rev. e. T. Hodges made
the address. which was not only very
appropriate but pleasing and instruct
i've to the audience. During the exer.
cises the audience sang "How Firm @
Foundation, which is said to have been
General Lees favorite hymn, and at
the close sang America. The good
and patriotic program was much en-
joyed by those present.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
PickenS May Have
Ladies' Rest Room

Ladies of Pickens have inaugurated
movement which they hope will result
in giving the town rest room fo- the
convenience of visiting ladies who come
here.
/ We are glad to hear of the movement
and believe it will meet with the hearty
approval and cooperation of every pub
lie spirited citizen of this good town.
There is no doubt but that it would be a
good thing for both the town and Wis
itjng ladies, who are often inconveni-
enccd by having no place to sit down a
few minutes while here, and oftentimes
have no place to leave the children while
shopping.
1t is the purpose Of the ladies of the
town to secure room near the center
of the business part of Pickens and fit it
up in comfortable and homclike way
where ladies who come here may rest
between shopping times, or may wait on
their husbands or other folks to finish
some business, or may leave their small
children short while; in fact, place
where visiting ladies may make their
headquarters and feel at home while in
Plckens. Someone would be secured to
stay at the room every day to keep it in
order and assist the visitors, and itwould
make shopping in Pickens real pleasure
for ladies, whereas there is no doubt
that it is now sometimes tiresome.
F., 1t will take some money to make the
rest room what it ought to be and the
business men of Pickens will be expected
to contribute a sufficient amount each
month for it's support A committee
will probably see each merchant some
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Local Items i'm
O0len0y Section

II. Il. Jones has recently been promot-
ed from a tri-weekly mail route here to
daily one at Dacusvillc Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones came here more than year ago
as newly weds." They have made
many friends among this people whose
good wishes follow them in their new
home.
Mrs. Rosa Keeler and Miss Nellie
Keeler, of Travellers Rest, spent last
week at the home of Hon. and Mrs. M.
Hendrix
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Batson spent the
latter part of the week with the latter's
father, Hon. M. Hendrix, who is quite
i'll at this date.
The entire family of w. Hampton
Rigdon has measles. One daughter,
Miss Pearl, is convalescing, but unable
to leave her room.
+. Messrs. James Anderson and Grover
Keith are enroute home from the "LanG
of the Flowers, - where they have beer
on few days prospecting tour.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
w. F. Pace Dead

The Pace family desire to thank their
many friends for the kindness shown
them during the sickness and burial of
their father, w. F. Pace. Mr.. Pace is
survived by his wife, three sons, G. L.,
j. A. and G. F., and two daughters,
Mrs. M. Barton, whose husband died
some time ago, and Mamie Jane, the
younger daughter. He died at his home
at O'Clock Sunday morning and was
buried at Mt. Carmel church at l O'Clock
Monday afternoon. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. Walter Lee Coker.
Mr.. Pace had not been very healthy
for a number of years, but his passing
away left vacant place in the home
which cannot be filled. His many
friends will bemoan the family's loss
with them.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
A Record Breaking
AttendanceE Expected

Everything points to record-break-
ing Sunday School attendance through
out our county and the state of South
Carolina on, "South Carolina Come-to
Sunday-School Day." February IL. The
watchword of the campaign, Every
body in Sunday School on February 18th
If you're not there, you'll be lone
some, is being heard all over the coun-
ty. This is said to be the first time in the
history of our state that a concerted,
systematic, organized effort has been
made simultaneously by all denomina-
tions to reach for the Sunday School the
last man, woman and child in South Car
olina, and the officers of the South Car
olina Sunday School Association, who
are directing the campaign, are said to
be more than pleased with the present
prospects.
A large number Of our Sunday Schools
OF all denominations have indicated their
intention of observing the day, and an
active campaign is being carried on
This will eliminate on Come-to- Sunday
School Day, February 18th, when an at
tendance more than double the usual
average is expected.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Some Easley Locals

From. The Progress.
Married, by Alonzo M. Folger, Notary
Public, Mr.. Erwin Gillespie to Miss Lii
Ian Finley, on 14th of January, 1917.
May success and happiness attend this
young couple through life.
Mr.. Charles w. Nal1ey has moved
with his family back to Easley. Mr..
Nalley left here about four years apo
locating at Baxley, Ga, where he has
made his home until his return to the
city.
Mr. Albert Thomas Peehuff, age about
Il years, died at his home in the Glen
wood mall village after a short illness
from pneumonia, on the 11th inst. He
is survived by his wife and several grown
children. His body was laid to rest on
the day following his death in West
View cemetery, Easley. Services were
conducted at the grave by Rev. E. K.
Williams. Mr.. Peehuff came to Glen
wood about two months since from near
Walhalla. He was German by de-
scent.
Mr.. Julian Griffin, Of Pinewood, has
been elected teacher in the high school
department of the Easley graded school,
vice Miss Oline James, resigned. MIR.
Griffin is recent graduate of Wofforl
College. His addition to the faculty
will be an innovation, as it is the first
time IN the history of the Easley school
that there has ever been male assist
ant teacher.
Married. on Sunday, January ID, at
the Easley mill Methodist church in the
presence of large gathering Of rea-
tives and friends, Mr.. Harrison T. Couch
and Miss Martha Merritt. The bride
and groom are very popular at The Eas-
ley mill and have many friends who ex-
tend hearty congratulations to this hap
py young couple.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Good Lyceum At
fractions for Pickens

Morrow Brothers Quartet will be the
first lyceum attraction to come to Pick
ems this year and will be at the school
auditorium next Thursday night, Febru-
ary l. These four brothers come here
with nationwide reputation of being
the best in their line. Their program
consists of vocal and instrumental solos
and quartets, readings and costume
character sketches, and they also play a
musical instrument of their own inven
ton, composed of plate glass keys Of
varying lengths and pitch
Many of our citizens have wondered if
Pickens was going to have lyceum
course this year and the announcement
that the first attraction will appearne
week will be welcome news. There will
be five attractions brought here this sea
son and they are absolutely the highest
class ever brought here. The reason
these entertainments are coming here
later than usual is that it was impossible
to get such high class numbers to come
to town the size Of Pickens during thu
height OF the lyceum season and we ar,
fortunate in getting them at ALL
The other four attractions which will
appear here soon are the Treble Gle
Club, composed of four young ladies
the Brewer Musical entertainer, a com
pany of three ladies; the Caveny Com
pany, composed Of one gentleman an
two ladies; the Original Strollers Qua,
tet, composed of four gentlemen.
Regular admission price at the doc
will be 25 and so cents. Those who wis
to buy season tickets should see John C
Carey at the Keowee Bank.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Sues Railroad for $4,000

Mrs. Matte Jameson. of Easley, thru
her attorneys, McSwain & Craig, has
entered suit against the Southern Rail
way Co. for $4,000 on account of the
death of her son, Lloyd Jameson, whose
death is claimed to have been the fault
of the railroad company. The young
man was a hagman on the Southern
railway and was killed in Toccoa, Ga,
last August Mrs. Jameson is a widow
and we understand that her son, Lloyd
was her MAN dependence for support.
The trial is set for the February term
Of court at Pickens.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25

A matter Of much interest is the
recent announcement of the establish
ment at Clemson College of the Cherry
Foundation Fund by Mrs. Mary Cherry
Doyle. The fund will consist OF 81 600
to be used as loan fund for INDECENT
students living within the bounds of Old
Pendleton District, now the counties of
Anderson, Pickens and Oconee. Mrs.
Doyle has established the fund to com
memorate her father. whose old home
stead was at and around the present
site Of Cherry's station on the Blue
Ridge railway
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
PICKENS SCHOOL NEWS

Miss Ada Craig, teacher of the sixth
and seventh grades, was i'll last Monday
and Tuesday. Her classes were taught
by members Of the tenth grade.
The glee club is now practicing for an
entertainment to be given Friday even
ing, February 8.
Messrs. Harrison Edens, Raymond
Cox and Frank Keith of the 10th grade
attended the meeting of the literary 80
ciety of the Easley High School Friday
afternoon. TENTH GRADE.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Summary of the News in this
Edition of The Sentinel

Many of National Guardsmen are
ordered home.
Congress makes effort to speed up.
Switzerland stirred by German order.
All nations honor dead hero.
Missing aviators are found.
Will demobiliZe National Guard soon.
German raider believed to be Mocwc.
Submarine sinks many ships.
Arthur Balfour sends note.
Nation mourns for Dewey
Plan to meet treasury deficit.
Doings Of the state lawmakers du-
ring the past week
School superintendent hold session
in Columbia.
Furloughs are extended.
Live stock men select Orangeburg.
Short state news items.
PICKENS COUNTY NEWS.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
Attention, Confederate Veterans

All Confederate veterans who expect
to attend the reunion in Washington in
June will please communicate with Miss
Elinor knight, who will give all desired
information in regard to expenses, rates,
etc. The entire trip, including hotel
accommodations and sightseeing, can
be made from Easley for the exceed
lngly low rate of $40. Miss Knight has
been appointed chairman of the COM
mlttee from the Pckens chapter U.D.C.
to look after this matter; SO please
communicate with her at once, as it is
necessary to secure reservations imme-
dIately. You are out nothing if YOU
lind out at the last minute that you are
unable to go. This offer is open to
everyone who expects to make the
trip. FRANCES Fl. MAIuD1N
Pres. Pickens Chapter u. ID. G..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25
The Sentinel's Honor Roll

New subscribers since last issue: j
w. Gilstrap, Miss Nan Rober tson, w
M. Gunter, j. D. Moore.
Renewals: w. p. Gilstrap, G.. e
Thomas, G. E. Bush.
We thank you.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-01-25

}. a. Brown ofnear Catecchee suffer
ed loss of about $1,000 last Wednesday
night when his barn, two mules. two
MIX COWS and alot of feedstuT were de-
stroycd by FIRE of unknown origin. No
insurance. The fire occurred sometime
during the night and Mr. Brown knew
nothing OF it until next morning when
he got up.