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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-03
Pleasant Grove Section News

The old man Jack Moody Of Green
vile paid his son Riley short visit in
this section last week.
d. l.. Barker went to Grcenville on
business last week and says while there
he saw German man
julie and Tillman Hendricks have pur-
chased a Ford car.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McJunkin of
Oolenoy visited p. Il. Rigdon and lam-
lily last Sunday
There was Il birthday dinner given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Fort
ner on Sunday, April %, in honor of
Mrs. Fortner, who was forty-tivc years
old that day. A good crowd was pres
ent and everybody seemed to enjoy
the occasion. Mrs. Fortner, before her
marriage, was Miss Molie Duncan of
Belton and is daughter of James r.
Duncan, who now lives at Anderson.
The writer wishes that Mrs. Fortner
may live to enjoy many more birthday
dinners.
Mrs. Mary Jane Fortner is on visit
to her daughter, Mrs. Jane Phillips,
near Greenville.
Robert Keith of Oolenoy was thru
this section on business last week.
Johnny Cox Of this section now has
about one hundred fat goats and we
hope Mr.. Cox will let us celebrate
birthday dinner for him sometime before
long. Are sure we would enjoy it very
much, as Johnny is a good talker any
way.
Absalom Talley. Jr., who has been
disabled for some time with sprained
wrist is able to work again. p. G. S.
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Monroe G. Smith was in Anderson
county last week on business and while
there took dinner with his friend George
LaBoon and one of the delicacics on Mr..
LaBoon's table was alfalfa. Alfalfa is
new dish for the people and this was
the first Mr.. Smith had ever eaten. He
said it was good and tasted like turnip
greens. In fact, when MIR. Smith was
finishing his second plate full Mr.. La
Boon asked him if he knew what he was
eating. "Sure, replied Mr. S., "tur
nip green's. mo, said Mr.. l.aBoon,
that's alfalfa" don't care, says
Mr.. s., "it's good; gimme some more. y
Mr.. Smith says he feels more relieved
about the food situation now that he has
a friend with n twenty acre field of
alfalfa.
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Smiths Grove Church
Dedicated Last Sun.

Smiths Grove Baptist church, located
about half way between Easley and
Liberty, dedicated their new house Of
worship last Sunday morning. Rev
ID. w. Hiott preached the sermon, bis
theme being "Thc Glorious Church y
Text: Ephesians 5:27.
After the sermon the dcdicatory
prayer was offered by Rev. w. Nj.
Walker. Brother Walker was pastor
when the church was built and led in
the building of the house He made a
short talk before the sermon, giving a
brief history of the work
few years ago Brother Walker be-
came pastor OF the Reunion Baptist
church, where they worshipped in Il
union building. Feeling that the church
could do better work in house of their
own, he urged the church 70 build. Bro.
Nathan Smith, big-heartcd, generous
man, gave beautiful lot Of land on
which to build, situated about Il mile
and half from the old church. The
name Of the church was changed from
Reunion to Smiths Grove, in honor of
the man who gave the land.
| The new house is commodious build
ing, painted white, and paid for. The
exact cost WAS not stated
A bountiful dinner was served on III,
ground at 2 O'Clock. The clouds whicl
were lowering at the beginning Of tn,
service had lifted during the sermon
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Death and Marriage
On PiCkenS Route :

D. w. Cantrell, Jr., died at his home
near Holly Springs church, on Pickens
route 8, Thursday night, April 10, after
several weeks illness. Pneumonia,
which developed from acase of measles,
was the cause of his death. Mr.. Can
trell had lived in this community about
eight years and was known to be an in
dustrious man and good citizen He
was All earnest worker in the church at
Holly Springs, where he was a member,
and helped in other good causes. Many
friends attended the funeral services at
dolly Springs Saturday afternoon. con
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Hudson. Mr.. Can
trell is survived by his widow, two sons,
Cephas and Walter, and one daughter,
Mrs. John Edens, all of Pickens route 3.
May God comfort the bereaved ones.
A happy wedding took place at the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs Med.
Chappell, near Montvale school house,
Sunday, April 22, when their daughter,
Miss Nora, was united in the holy bonds
OF marriage to Mr.. John Gravley of the
Holly Springs section. Mr.. Gravley is
a son Of j. Connie Gravley and spent
several years in Mtntana. The bride is
one of the most popular young ladies of
this community, where her attractive
manner and beautiful character has won
for her many friends, who extend con
gratulations, wishing for them all that
they may wish.
Dr. David M. Ramsay, president of
the Greenville Woman's college and
pastor of the Pickens Baptist church,
preached an excellent sermon at Mont
vale school house the fourth Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock to an attentive
gathering Of people. A union Sunday
school was organized after the service
for the glory Of God and the benefit Of
little children, and will be held at the
school house provided the trustees do
nqtt8hjsct. The officers elected were
W. 7. Gravley, superintendent; Roark
Powell, assistant; Med. Chappell see
retary and treasurer.
Montvale school closed a seven months
session last Friday, April 27. The av-
erage attendance throughout the session
was excellent, being above the average
for two-teacher school Fifty pupils
were present on the closing day. The
school has been in charge Of II. w.
Hiott, with Miss Ruth Cameron, as
sistant.
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Second Sunday at Pisgah

There will be a memorial service at
Mt. Psgah church in Anderson county on
Saturday before the second Sunday in
May at 2.3O p. m. Addresses will be
delivered by Rev. H. K Williams Of
Easlcy and Rev. J. H. Danncr Of Pei
zer. On the second Sunday there will
be song and prayer service at $50 a. IN.
and preaching at II. Dinner will be
served on the ground and the unveiling
OF monument by the w. O. w. will
take place in the afternoon.
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Very truly yours,
FRANK w. SHEALY.
Commissioner

Eo!lc"ine is copy Of letter written
by Mr.. Shcaly to superintendent of
Western Union Telegraph CO.:
Columbia. April 25th, 1917.
Mr.. G. II. Carroll, Supt.,
Western Union Telegraph Co.,
Charlotte, N. c.:
Dear Sir
The copy of letter which l am en-
closing herewith j.; self-explanatory
The Commission is surprised to learr
of the condition as set out in this
letter We would be pleased for you
to state your reasons why your COM
pany cannot maintain Il telegraph
office in the town of Pickens, S. C.
The Commission is we'll aware Of the
telephone conditions that have been
existing for some time past between
the towns Of Easley and Pic!;cns, and
we frankly admit that with the pres
ent telephone service business OF
Importance must necessarily be dc
!ayed at times. We shall be pleased
to hear from you at very early
date.
Very truly yours,
FRANK w. SHEALY,
Commissioners.
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Brilliant Reception

One of the most brilliant social events
of the season was the reception Tuesday
evening given by Mr.. II. d. Harris in
honor OF his daughter, Miss Gertrude,
whose wedding to Mr. S. c. Kelly was
lovely event Of Wednesday afternoon,
April rs. The home was tastcfnllv
decorated for the occasion in ferns and
lovely cut flowers, and in the dining
room the color scheme of pink and white
was beautifully carried out.
The guests we're met at the door hv
Mrs. James =. Carey, Jr., and Miss
Kathleen Harris, who ushered them to
the receiving line, in which were Miss
Gertrude Harris, Mrs. $. Is. Kelly. Mrs.
RI. B Hendricks, Mrs. Hodges, Mrs
w. L. Jones and Mrs. Harry Harris.
Mrs. Willie Harris and Mrs. Guy McFall
presided at the register.
Among the out-of-t town guests pres
ent were Mr.. Carl Morgan of Spartan
burs; Mr.. Leroy Gaines, Central; O. Il.
Boggs, Clemson; Mr. and Mrs. w. II.
Harris, Grecnville; V. O. Shercy. Lib
ertyi Df. l.. rails, and j. t. Falls, Cen
trai; Dexter Kelley, Charlotte, N. G.;
Miss Elizabeth Harris, Grecnvillc; Miss
Neomi Green, Wilmington. n. c., and
NJ. t.. Alexander. Columbia.
One Of the delightful features Of the
evening was the cutting Of the brides
cake, fanscl Bivens cutting the ring,
Prof. Campbell the button, Ernest Chris
topher the dime, Mrs. j. b. Falls the
thimble.
During the evening delicious ice
course and mints were served
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From Rices Creek

The people of this community are
progressing nicely with their farming.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ellcnburg visited
the latter's brother, Eugene Collins,
near Six Mile, Sunday.
Miss Belle Roper returned home Sat
urday from Easley, after a week $ visit
with her brother. She reports n nice
time.
Born. April Is. to Mr.. and Mrs. Alex.
Waldrop. little girl
j. r. Jackson of Duncan visited w. T..
Misses Myrtle Hughes and Zetta Gil
lespie were callers Of Miss Temple FL
lenburg Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Garrett visited the
latter's father, Il. p. Powell, Sunday.
Charlie Smith and family visited Ben
Haynes Sunday.
David Presley and wife spent the
week k-end in Grecnville with relatives.
j. M. Gillespie spent Saturday night
with his brother, +. D. Gillespie.
Misses Lake and Ida Roper visited
their aunt, Miss Belle Roper, Sunday.
Mrs. N. F.. Hughes and little grand
daughter, Ethel Hudson, visited Mrs.
Butler Roper Saturday.
John Atkinson and family visited at
the home of P. G. Nelson recently.
VIOLA.
Lewis Stock Powder is medicine.
X Kon>x,oo phorpooo,,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-05-03
WANT TELEGRAPH AND EXPRESS
OFFICE ESTABLISHED AT PICKENS

Efforts are now being made to
get an express Office and telegraph
office established in Pickens, as the
following self-explanatory letters
will indicate. Other developments
will likely soon take place regarding
the establishment Of these Offices
here and we hope to keep our read
ers posted as to- them.
Following is a copy of letter
written by Sam B. Craig, Esq, to
Crank Crank ". Shealy, member of the
sion:
Pickens. S. c., April 10, 1917.
Hon: Frank w. Shealy, R. r. Com
missioner for S. G..
Columbia, S. c.:
Dear Mr.. Shealy
The citizens of Pickcns are very
anxious to get an express office and
telegraph Office located at Pick
, ems. As it now stands we have to
phone a.! of our kilograms to Green,
vile, S. c., distance Of 20 miles
and frequently the line is busy and
connection bad, and we are forced
to send ali telegrams and receive all
kilograms by phone.
The nearest express Office is loca-
ted at Easley, S. c., distance of
eight miles from PickenS
Under tie present system we have
to pay forty cents to get an express
package from Greenville, S. c., a
distance 20 miles and the same pack
arc can be sent from Greenville, S.
c., to Walhalla, S. c., distance of
about GO miles, for rs cents. This
seems to, us that it is an injustice
and we beg to get this matter be-
fore your Board for your consider
alton, and shall be glad that YOU adj
wise mo what stels you require of
us to get it before you. Please write
me if we will have to take this mat
ter up before you by petition and
about when can we be heard or the
matter
The business Of this place has
pay either Of the companies to place
an office at this place. The town has
cotton mill, two banks, oil mill coun-
ty scat, and some Of the best retail
mercantile establishments in the up
per part of the state The town of
Pickens is not the only argument
that we have for this matter. The
territory north Of Pickens and west
OF Pickens, is fine farming country
and in fact this Office would affect
0ne-haif of the farming interest Of
We have one of the largest voting
precincts, in the state, voting here
and at the Pickcns Mill almost one
thousand votes.
In giving you better idea of the
! people that would be served from
these offices, we have six rural mai
routes and one star route.
Thanking YOU for giving this mat
to" prompt attention, advising me
at your earliest convenient time, ]
am Truly yours,
SAM b. CRAIG.
Following is copy of Mr.
Shcaly's reply to Mr. Craig:
Columh:,., April 25th, 1917.
MIR. Sam r. Craig,
Pickcns, S. c.:
Dear Mr. Craig:
am in receipt of yours of the
10th inst.
In reply will say that have this
day brought the matter to the at
tcntion Of the entire Board and we
have taken the matter up in for
nal way with the companies inter
j I L
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Don't forget the date, Saturday af-
ternoon, May S, at Easlcy. This is when
the Lin'vood Land and Investment Co.
will sell ~ome nice residence lots and
small farms on easy terms.
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Following is copy of letter
written by Mr.. Shealy to the gener-
Co:
Columbia, S. c., April 25, 1917.
Mr.. j. 3. Hockaday, Y. p. & G. NJ,
Southern Express Co.,
Atlanta, Ga:
Dear SIR
The copy Of letter which I am en-
closing herewith is self-cxplanatory
The Commission is aware of the
conditions existing at Pickens, S. c.,
and earnestly requests that you take
such steps as arc necessary to bring
the needed results to The people Of
that town and to the community
which an express office at Pickcns
would serve. We feel sure that YOU
can obtain from the Pckcns Rail
road such considerations as are nee
essary to bring these convcniences
about, and in this connection the
Commission will be pleased to ioin
hands with you and with the Pick
ems Railroad Company in any lcgiti-
mate way that will furnish the ser
vice 50 much needed by these pco-
pie We shall await an early reply
frnnl YOU.
Very truly yours,
FRANK w. SHEALY.
Com ccioOrr
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able to obtain. You may rest assured
that the entire Commission realizes
the necessity Of the things demanded
by you and will use every means at
our command to get such convenient
ces for the town of Pickens and ad-
jacent community rs is possible for
us to obtain.
With kindest personal regards, l
an Your friend,
FRANK w. SHEALY.
Con,
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Lewis Stock Powder is medicine.
Keowee Pharmacy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
Cook Forged Checks
and Lands In Jail

Charged with forging checks on
Salem merchants to the amount of $92
J. E. Cook was yesterday arrested in
Astoria by Constable Percy Varney and
brought to Salem yesterday evening.
This morning in Mr.. Varney's office,
he confessed to all his forgeries and
before Judge Webster was held for the
grand jury. His bond was placed at
$3.50 and failing to secure bondsmen,
he was sent to the county Jail.
The home of Mr.. Cook is about four
miles south of Salem. He has a wife
and three children. 1t seems that for
the past year farming for him was a
failure and he took the easy method of
raising money by forging checks. I'm
der the forged names of J. H. Zercher,
John SCHNEIDER, J. C. Cook, F. A. Baker
and B. ]. Riggs, the forger managed to
pass checks on George Waters for $40;
Ed Blessing for SIS; Child's Transfer
company for s.; Bert H. Crum $32;
Penny Cash store $50.
The first word Of the foreeries
reached Constable Yarney, October II.
but after telegraphing several places,
it was not until Nov that he located
his man at Astoria. he got him yes
terday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
State Banking Board
Holds Short Session

The board of state bank examiners
held a short session this mornisg
Among other things acted upon was
the appeal of the Lake County State
bank, which some time ago made ap-
plication to Superintendent Sargent
for charter. The law provides when
in the estimation Of the bank superin-
tendent there is no need for such bank
he may refuse to charter it.
The law also provides for an appeal
from his ruling to the board. Mr.. Sar-
gent found there were already three
banks at bakeview with capital stock
and surplus of 100000 and with ST.
100000 deposits and assets. He decid-
ed these were sufficient for the needs
of this district. The hearing will be
held week after next but the date has
not been fixed. The board also adopt
ed rules governing appeals, they hav-
ing been prepared by the bank super
The appointment of Miss Jessie Hol-
comb as stenographer to succeed Miss
Ida Simmons, recently married, was
confirmed. ~
Z. F. Slade, bank examiner who will
go to the ordnance school at Eugene
was given a temporary indefinite leave
Jf absence. This in compliance with
The plan of keeping places open for
nose who go into the service of the
country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
Robbery Was Motive
and Drugs the DecOy

Cleveland, o., Nov. 1O.-With robbery
the motive and drugs the decoy, the
representative of a Chicago "dopc
ring" called DR.. Harry Lorenzo Chapi1
wealthy doctor, poet and globe trotter
to. the Colonial hotel and killed him
with heavy window weight, wrapped
in towels.
Working on that theory, which they
considered well established, the author
tiles today swore out a John Doe war
rant and looked to Chicago for an ar
rest.
The express package, understood to
have contained ''dope,' - which was ex-
pressed by the murderer in Chicago to
himself here, was opened and found te
contain old towels, pencil stubs and
the like. 1t was the deeoy.
A check in the personal effects Of
he "bliId doctor" disclosed that al
gh rings and money on the body
safued at about 81 500 were found,
other rings and money worth $4,000
had been stolen.
That the murderer, who doubtless for
merly had dealt with the doctor in the
illicit drug trade, as fled to the pro-
lection Of the Chicago vice ring, is the
belief.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
Shortage of Cars
Stop Highway Work

Work on the Sheridan paving, being
done by the State Highway Commission
came to a sudden end today when the
federal government pulled all open cars
for hauling sand and gravel off from
highway construction.
This leaves the Sheridan work as ir
is until next Spring, at least, said the
State Highway Engineer today. The
paving work there on the three-mile
job is two-thirds done. By a fortunate
chance this happens to be the only work
under the charge of the commission Just
now that needs cars.
If the restrictions on open cars con-
tinues through next Summer, the com
mission viii be ready to meet the exi-
gencies, Mr.. Num- declares. Plans are
already going ahead for opening gravel
pits and rock quarries and having these
at such points as will en-
able the department to carry out its
programme witout a hitch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
ALLEN EATON BARRED,

Eugene, Or, Nov. 10.-AlIen H. Eaton
who recently resigned as member OF
the faculty of the University of Ore
gon following demand for his removal
because of his participation in a meet
ing of People s Council of Democracy
and Terms of Peace, was refused access
to the Lane county court house tonight,
after he had made arrangements for
holding a mass meeting there for the
announced purpose of explaining his
connection with the Peoples Council.
When County Judge Bown, custodian
of the courthouse, was Informed of the
purpose of Eaton's proposed meeting
he ordered the doors locked.
Mr.. Eaton cannot hold his meeting
in the courthouse tonight or at any
time, said Judge Bown. "This is no
time for such meetings."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
TROUBLE IS BREWING
At PRISON OVER FLAX
Manager Crawford and Ward
en- Murphy Clash---Pass II
Up to Governor

There is trouble agaSn at the prison
over the flax plant and its operation.
So long as the board of control had
charge of the prison, things at the plant
moved along smoothly, but since the
governor has full charge which was
given him by the last legislature, and
! the advent OF Warden Murphy, there
has been a clash and conflict between
he and Mr.. Crawford superintendent
Of the flax operations. This culrnin-
ated recently in real row in which
Crawford laid the matter before the
governor as has been told by the
Capital Journal.
1t seems when the governor assumed
control of the prison he told Crawford
he should have full authority over all
flax operations and a square deal. This
Crawford claims he is not getting at
the hands of Warden Murphy The last
clash came when the warden ordered
the doors to the flax room opened
against the wishes of Crawford who
had ordered the lower half Of the doors
kept closed, as it was necessary to keep
the hot air from circulating through
the flax, as it removed part of the
natural oils and deteriorated the fiber.
Hampered by Warden.
Crawford also claims he is hampered
as much as possible by the warden, who
delays furnishing him teams and
wagons, when the same are needed in
handling the flax, and this it is claimed
by Mr.. Crawford causes much annoy
ance. A convict was placed in charge
of the wagons and teams and Crawford
had to apply to him when he wanted to
use them.
A short time ago Crawford took the
matter up with the governor and was
told to 90 back to work and he would
attend to the matter shortly, but went
away soon after and so far has taken
no action. At the same time he stated
he intended to make some changes, that
he thought two men could do the work,
and that the honor system would be
modified
Made Good Showing.
Mr.. Crawford has made a splendid !
showing, despite hard conditions. The |
dry weather last year hurt the crop,
but in spite of this he has so managed |
that there is money enough in the flax
fund earned by the plant to repay the
10000 az w the legislature.
The flax SC 26 cents, but Il
there are ST. ,Gv- pcands of fiber
on hand and with the straw stored,
enough to provids carload for ship
nent. This is of much better quality
han former lots and the price offered
'or it is 4s cents a pound. Mr.. Craw-
ord has projected fine plant, adopt
ID the system of piece work, which is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-10
COUNTY WILL RESPOND
TO Y. N. C. A. FUND
RoIlin K. Page Returns From
Tour Of Various Towns
In This District

| After making a tour of the county
IN the interest of the campaign for the
war fund of the Y. M. G. A. Rollin X.
Page reports that with the exception
of one or two towns, the entire county
is showing a patriotic spirit and rally
ing to the cause.
The rally at Silverton will be held
Monday evening, when addresses will
be made by DIR. E. H. Pence of Port
land, with singing by Cora Hansen Oh
sen, Claude P. Slade and by the jun
ho Male chorus of Salem.
Brooks has organized with Howard
Ramp as chairman and G. @. Calkins,
secretary. With them are associated the
leading citizens of the community. Tha
Brooks rally will be held Wednesday
evening at Ramp hall with speakers
from Salem.
Gervais will hold its rally Wednesday
evening, with Mr.. Moisan, chairman, H.
d. Mars secretary and the leading citi-
zens of the town.
The Woodburn rally is scheduled for
Tuesday evening to be held at the
Woodburn armory. The speakers will be
from Portland and the music of the
evening will be furnished by DIR. H. G.
Epley's male quarteite. Reports from
Woodburn are that the citizens are
rallying to the call of the Y. M. c. A.
in its war work.
Hubbard has perfected its organiza-
ton and planned the meeting for We'd
nesday evening. There is also a good
spirit of cooperation shown in the Hub
bard section for the Y. M. G. A. work.
Meetings will be held this coming
week at Turner, Stayton, Jefferson and
Aurora, all in the interest of the fund
to be raised by the Y. M. G. A. for its