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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-06
Oolenoy News Notes

In the recent Red Cross drive both
this and the Pleasant Grove section act
ed in a most praiseworthy manner, Civ
ing nearly $500. Some one remarked
that it was the easiest money to get
that had ever been collected here. Old
people, who experienced the privations
Of the CO.'S and who a year ago thought
we ought to keep out of the fight, now
see the wisdom Of the matchless leader
Wilson. j. d. Vickery made talks both
at Sunday School here and at Pleasant
Grove in which he forcefully outlined
and explained the great work. A com.
mittee consisting Of Misses Lois Creir
shaw, Jessie Roper and Addie Suahar
land Of the Sunday school here collected
$l25. Mr. and Mrs. J. f. Welborn got
$50 at |. A. Whitnire's store; Mrs.
Lucy White collected $d5, while Misses.
Lille and Eula Fortner got over $50
Two colorcd girls in Liberia collected
about $40.
> Mrs. nj, lleudricks spent last week
WITH her daughter, Mrs. +. b. Martin,
' of Greenville, who has been quite i'll.
t Mr.. j. ID. Keith visited his son Earle
: in Pickens Sunday and remained for the
T. reunion Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j r. Jones of Easley
: and Mr. and Mrs s. f. Keith visited
! relatives here Sunday.
; On last Sunday. May 26, Miss Adell
Fortner and Mr. Floyd Evitt wore mar
ricd w. +. Edens, .)r N. p, olficiated.
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Many People Attend
ed Reunion Monday

A larger crowd than usual attended
the reunion of Pickens county Confed-
crate veterans held at the court house
Monday, June 3. The reunion was a
success in every. way and thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
The veterans marched up Main street
and into the court house about twelve
o'clock. Judge Il. j. Mauldin called the
meeting to order and after prayer by
Rev. John G. Bailey and addresses of
welcome by Mrs. Gary Hiott and Mrs.
L. M. Norris, Judge Mauldin introduced
Rev. Mr.. DuBose, the new Presbyterian
minister at Easley, who delivered a
timely and delightful address which was
greatly enjoyed by the large audience.
Rev. Mr.. Julian of Greenville was sched-
uled to make the principal address, but
he failed to come. His place. however,
was more than filled by Mr.. DuBose.
A Cross of Honor was conferred upon
Mr.. Charles Sanders and one would
have been conferred upon Capt. r. E.
Steele, but he was unable to be present.
Several resolutions were adopted and
copies of them will be published in The
Sentinel next week
The good ladies prepared and served
one of their fine and famous PICNIC din
ners for the veterans and of course it
was enjoyed by them.
Pickens is always glad to entertain
the old soldiers and do them honor while
they are with US. 1t was with feel
ing of sadness that we missed several
familiar faces from the line of march
this year, but we are grateful for those
that still remain with US.
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Mrs. Sarah Jane James

Mrs. Sarah Jane James died at the
home of her son, w. S. James, on j.
w. Earle's place near Pickens on May
18th. Funeral services were held next
day at Sloan Baptist church in Ander-
son county, Mrs James being a member
there. The deceased was eighty-six
years OF age and had been in declining
health for some tine, tho only forced
to bed two weeks before her death.
which was caused by Bright's dis
ease. She was born and reared in
Anderson county. One son, two broth
ers and two sisters survive her. Her
husband was a Confederate soldier and
was killed in the civil war.
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William L. Smith Dead

Grecnvlle Piedmont, May "a.
William II. Smith, aged 90 years died
at his home on the Cedar Lane road at
IL O'Clock Thursday morning. Mr..
Smith had been i'll since Friday. Flu
neral and burial services will be conduc
ted from Peters Greek Baptist church
Friday at noon.
Mr.. Smith is survived by his wife and
the following named children: Edward
K. Smith, of llellams' Crossing; Mrs.
Emmie l.. Griffin, of Dacusville: Geo.
4. Smith, of Pickens county; Frank
Smith, of Cedar Lane; Coy Smith, of
Monaghan mill village; Misses Fannie
and Hattie May Smith, who lived with
their parents. One brother, Il. H..
Smith, of Pickcns county, and one sis
ter, Mrs Emma Jones, of Dacusvjllc,
survive.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-06
Negro Shot and Kill
ed AT Rock Quarry

Will Murphy and Frank Hendricks,
colored laborers at the rock quarry at
Beverly, got into dispute last
Wednesday afternoon and Frank had
to be buried the next day. He was
shot five times with a thirty eight cali
bre pistol and died instantly Murphy
escaped and has not yet been caught.
Murphy's brother was the only eye
witness and it has not been ascertained
how the difficulty began. Both par
ticipants are Pickens county negroes,
Hendricks being brother of Gus and
jim Hendricks Of Pickens.
The shooting occurred at the rock
quarry.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-06
Six Mile Items

The farmers Of this section are nt lei
sure AT present on account Of dry
weather Crops are looking well.
Rev. }. r. Mann, the blind cvanpel-
lst preached very interesting sermon
sunday afternoon to large audience.
Services were held at the church on
Thursday, May both, in accordance with
President Wilson's proclamation. The
service was conducted by Rev. r. T..
Jones of Central A large number
were present and the service was great
ly enjoyed by all.
Prof. and Mrs. S. T.. Garner are to
leave next week for tx Kentucky where
he will take charge Of one of the noun
tain mission schools. Rev. and Mrs. J.
j.. Willis, who were connected with the
school two years ago, are to take charge
OF the school We are glad to have
them back in Six Mile and are looking
forward to successful year.
Miss Ora Prince has returned home
from Limestone College where she at
tended school this year
Two of the school boys, Messrs. Dock
and Edward Lay, were visitors here
Sunday.
Six Mile is not behind on the subject
of patriotism. 1t has subscribed a
large sum both for Liberty Bonds and
the Red Cross. News Rec
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Four Convicts Escape

-Four convicts escaped from the Pick
ems county chaingang Sunday night of
last week by saving a hole in the floor
of the cage in which they were locked.
Those escaping We're Furman James,
white, and Gus Scott, Wesley Jones
and John Wilson, colorcd. James was
caught by Policeman Black near Lib
erty, and Jones was caught near Slab
town, in Anderson county, by Mr..
Gillespie. The other two have not been
captured. Scott was serving five.
year sentence, but the others were
short-termers. This makes the fifth
time James has escaped from the chain
gang and the fifth time he has been re.
captured. The convicts were working
on the top soil road from Pickens to
Griffin church and their camp was
about two miles from town.
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Court Disposed of
Much Business Mon.

The summer term of court for Pick
ems county convened at ten o'clock
Monday morning, took a recess from
II 80 to $3.50 on account of the old SOL
diers' reunion, and finished criminal
business the same day. There were
thirty pleas of guilty, mostly for viola
tion of the liquor law, and not case
had to be decided by jury. All jurors
were dismissed Monday evening. Sew
eral civil cases are scheduled for
Wednesday morning.
Judge T. j. Mauldin presided and
other regular officials were all present.
c. r. D. Burns, well known Oconeean,
assisted Clerk Stewart.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-06
Central News Items

All the stores here closed from IL to
o'clock last Thursday, and the people
assembled at the school house for pray
er. Very earnest and touching prayers
were offered by several for the success
of our boys.
MIR. Palmer Shirley has been i'll for
several weeks, being unable to work,
and his crop was getting in bad shape.
One day last week neighbors met at
his place and worked out his crop. It's
blessed thing to have good neighbors.
j. N. Morgan has been in Anderson
the past week attending Federal court.
lie was petit juryman.
Miss Ida McAlister, hospital dietitian
at Camp Wadsworth, spent few days
with her parents here last week. Miss
Ida thinks she may go "over there"
before long.
The baccalaureate sermon will be de-
livered here ut high school next Sunday
night. There are quite number to
graduate This time
Mr. and Mrs Y. A. Robinson fur
nished an excellent table for some of
their friends last Saturday evening.
Carl Morgan left last Saturday for
Charleston, where he expects to make
preparation to join the navy.
Carlisle Folgcr was here short time
last week visiting his mother, Mrs. f.
r. Folger. He is doing some special
inspection work for Uncle Sam.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-06
Central Chapter Red Cross Drive

This campaign was a success from
the very start. Mr.. T. B. Morgan, war
fund chairman for Central CHAPTER.
assisted in Central by Mcssrs. r. and
j. Ramseur, Earle Seaborn, Dr. j d.
Bearden and Mr. Galloway, succeeded
in raising the sum OF $2,477. 80. This
amount was contributed in cash by the
good people Of Genital, Central Mill
village, Six Mile and the country sur
rounding Central While Mr.. Seoborn
and DR.. Bearden deserve specia! men
ton for the good wGrk they did, they
were greatly assisted by MIR. f.. G..
Gaines and Mr.. j. II. GassawnY; the
country around Six Mile being worked
by Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Willis, also Mr..
Pinson.
The Issaqueena Cotton Mills went
over the top, contributing something
like 5000. 90 in cash. On every side the
several committeeman were met with
open purses. Never before have peo-
pie been more loyal ia giving to support
good cause. Only two men called on
around Central refused to contribute,
and it was very disappointing since
these men are two of our wealthiest
and best citizens
The little town Of Norris went over
the top under the gencralship of Mr..
Claude Burroughs, raising 1898 SO cash.
Liberty came up in good style. DR..
Alternately, chairman, did excellent
work. Prof Richburg also did good
work. These men were assisted by the
business men of the town. Liberty
sent us $58l. 80 cash and pledged 5000. 90
more.
Glenwood Mills forwarded us a cash
subscription of $5250O, which helped
US great deal.
The Central chapter was assessed
So, 500 and raised So, 583. SO cash. With
the pledges collected we will have
something over 81 600.
We had forgotten to mention the
Central Graded school, which comes up
for an additional credit Of sos. 80. Also
the good work done by our colored
friends at New Olive and Abell These
good people seem to have caught the
spirit, and everywhere blacks as we'll as
whites are willing to give. We do not
intend to fail to mention any one who
assisted in this work, as they were
many, but writing hurriedly it is i'm
possible to get everything in.
We are glad that we went over the
top and that we are surrounded bv
good people who are really helping to
win this war. f. Il. MORGAN.
Chairman Central Red Cross Chap,cr
! War Fund Drive.
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Smith Aliwine

"A marriage Of much interest and a
surprise to their many friends was that
Of Miss Tennie Elizabeth Smith, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Smith, Of
Liberty, to Mr.. Henry Earle Aliwine of
Taylors, S. c. The ceremony was per-
formed Sunday afternoon by Rev. G. II.
Hodges at Hampton Avenue parsonage.
Greenvllle, 5. c. The happy young
couple have the best wishes of host of
friends.
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Thanks Red Cross Contributors

10 all persons who contributed to Red
Cross under jurisdiction Pickens
County Chapter:
desire to convey to each contribute.
to the Red Cross fund under the iurs~
diction of Pickens County Chapter my
heartfelt thanks for giving to such a
noble cause, and giving SO freely and
greatly. The good people of Pickens
county can always be counted on when
duty calls them, and | desire to state
that ninety-nine per cent of the citi-
zens OF our county are loyal to their
country. and if Ecalled upon to do so,
will contribute every dollar which they
have in order to win in the great war
in which we are row engaged-a war
of might carried on by the Kaiser
against the civilized people OF many
nations who arc fighting for right,
honor, virtue and freedom.
There are two instances of patriotism
which desire to call to the attention of
our people: First, gentleman, who
lives near the mountains, on Oolcnoy
river, was asked to contribute to the
Red Cross War Fund $25, and he re-
marked to the collector that he had
just paid Oft a mortgage on piece OF
land which he had purchased and he
had no money at home or in the bank,
but that he would take enough corn to
market to pay this amount, ana re-
quested the collector to return to see
him that afternoon and he would pay
the $25. The collector went to his
home at the appointed time in the af-
ternoon and this gentleman had carried
his corn several miles and sold it and
gladly gave his part to this worthy
cause.
Second, young man was asked by
one of the collectors to aid the Red
Cross, and be remarked, II have only
two dollars and gladly give it,
| believe these two acts of patriotism
should be mentioned, and | further be-
lieve these acts really speak the
patriotism of every man, woman and
child in Pickens county.
| also desire to express my thanks to
all the CO workers who worked 80 faith
fully and patriotically in this great
cause, and were responsible for the
great success in Pickens county.
We have nearly doubled our quota
and ] will give the exact amount raised
when we have tabulated it,
Each person is being marked during
this crisis, and there are two marks
which speak for themselves. Those
who help are marked call right, and
those who do not help are marked mo
good" | am glad to say that Pickens
county citizens have been marked "all
right" and 100 per cent true Ameri-
canism has also been stamped upon
them, and thank God for all these
true and loyal citizens, and speak
truthfully, that nowhere on the face of
the earth can you find better or more
patriotic citizens than right here in
the grand county of Pickens at the foot
of the Blue Ridge mountains.
desire to close this communication
to you in the words of Senator b. r.
rillman: ''T0 hell with all German
sympathiZers and thank God for Wood
row Wilson"
Sincerely yours,
JAS. p. CAREY, JR.,
\I,r Jr,,,l Cbo;,n,,,
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Notice To Young Men Who Have
Become Il Years Old Since June

Every male person who has become 81 years of age
since June 5 1917 and who will become 2 years Of age
June o are hereby notified to appear before
the Pckens County Local Board at their office at Pickens
Court House, S. c., June 5th 1918 there to register
for Military Service provided for by an act of CONGRESS-
signed by the President the goth day of Nav 1918
1913
Office open from a. m. to pm
q. P. MCCRAVEY Chairman.
R. G. WYATT Clerk.
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Tent Meeting

TO begin at Liberty Friday night,
June 7. All denominations are invited
to come. We trust many hearts that
are sad will find their way to God.
The Wesleyan Methodist band has
charge of the meeting.
G.. f.. CRENSHAW.
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German Submarines Over Here

herman submarines are now operat.
ing along the Atlantic coast of the
United States and nine American yes
sells are known to have been sunk since
May -. One submarinc has been seen
near thc Sou'h Carolina coast
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a copy Of the home paper would be
worth a great deal to that boy of yours
away from home. Let him know that
you are thinking of him by sending him
the paper.
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Millers' Certificates

ne sentinel Office has small supply
OIL Milicrs Certificates in stock which
are being sold at iOc bcr hundred
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You can get The Sentinel months
for ST. 90.
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Advertising in The Sentinel pays big.
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10 all persons who contributed to Red
Cross under jurisdiction Pickens
County Chapter:
The Mena weekly star., 1918-12-19
PREDICTS NEXT LOAN SUCCESS.
McAdoo Says 1t viii Garry If Ameri-
cans Have 90 Go in Rags.

Now York, Dec. 15 William G.
McAdoo, in an address here today
on the eve Of his retirement as Sec
retary Of the Treasury. predicted the
success Of the fifth Liberty loan, and
declared that it was for majority Of
the people to decide whether the Ma
tion's railroads should be private
or government owned
american spirit aroused BY this
fight for freedom" he declared, twill
make the new loan success if the
subscribers have 10 wear tattered
clothes in order that the fighting
boys may be brought home and prop
erly cared for"
OF the railroads, Mr.. MeAdoo said:
Taking over the railroads was
necessity. did not care whether
the government or private parties
owned them. but when Uncle Sam
needed those railroads, for the trans
portation Of troops and supplies, ev-
erything else had to give way and
private ownership, for the time being,
at least, to step aside
The Mena weekly star., 1918-12-19
SPEEDING WAR
REVENUE'D|LL.
Measures for Raising Hundreds Of
Millions Adopted With Less Than
Dozen Senators in Seats
Disputes in Sight.

Washington, Dec. 13.--The senate
today speeded up consideration Of
the war revenue BILL. With less
than dozen members in their seats,
miscellaneous provisions Of the meas
ure designed to raise about $522, $780,
600 of the S6000 100000 estimate
for next year were adopted without
objection or discussion and the read
ing of the entire text Of the bill was
completed by the clerks.
Tomorrow the senate will begin
work on esprincipal and controvert-
ed features, including the income
war excess profits, beverage, inheri-
tance, insurance, luxury, child labor
and postal tax sections.
Provisions approved today consti-
tuted practically all Of those which
are undisputed, and included in the fl
nance committees revision down
ward Of the tobacco, amusement, ad
mission, club dues, excise or semi
luxuries, special and stamp tax col
lections. The senate also approved
the committees action in eliminating
taxes on gasoline. users of motor We
hicles, mail order houses and many
articles classed as semi-luxuries.
In view of the rapid progress made
today, Chairman Simmons, in charge
Of the bill, expressed increased confi-
dence for early passage of the meas
ure in the belief that the Republi-
cans will not cause great delay in I
vote.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-12-19
4(l0((||((|(| 0((||((|(| AMERICAN AMI R||I|C|,Il|!
TROOPS IN CODlEM
Third Army Headquarters IN ,sity
Clocks at Coblenz and 1'revcs
Turned Back An Houv 10
Be Same as French.

coblenz, Dee. Approximately
10000 American troops have arfived
at Coblenz since the advance guard
reached here week ago. A large
number Of these troops have passed
through the city, while considerable
forces viii remain here temporarily.
The people of Coblenz got a first
glimpse Of American airplanes to-
day several Of the machines flying
over the Rhine toward The bridgehead
boundary. and then returned.
The officers and clerks Of the
Third army arrived here this morn
ing, followed by trucks loaded with
equipment and office supplies. The
largest hotel in Coblenz, overlooking
the Rhine and the two bridges
where most Of the troops cross the
river has been taken as quarters for
Third army officers. The headquar-
ters Of the Third army are establish
ed in a government building adioin-
ing the hotel. BY noon the Third army
WAS in communication with the back
areas by telephone, telegraph and
wireless
During Sunday various desaeE-
ments Of infantry and artill ~ pass
ed through Coblenz ON their way 20
join their divisions east Of the Rhine.
Church goefs viewed the marching
troops with much interest. Late IN
the afternoon the Third division.
which had been along the Rhine south
OF Coblenz, marched through the city
headed by a band, each musician
mounted on grey horse. The Third
division crossed the MosclIe north Of
Coblenz, where Il has taken up po-
sition along the Rhine, in support OF
the troops within the bridgehead
German officers who had remained
In the city TO turn over war material
to the Americans, soon completed
their tasks and proceeded across the
Rhine In automobiles. flvine white
flags to join the German armies be-
yond the bridgehead lines.
American Army Of Occupation,
Dec. 1e-By decree cf the American
military authorities the clocks 81
Cobenz, Treves end elsewhere IN the
occupied areas were set back an hour
on Sunday The change from the
German time was made so that the
clocks within Che bridgehead and the
district wonld correspond with the
French time. or the time used By
the American expeditlonary force.
In appnfHat.pa with tha tor,,,e 10 Ala
arrnistice the Germans or Sunday
turned over to the Amsficans i,2F0
motor trucks.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-12-19
STRIVING TOSTOP
A GREAT WASTE
T. R. Jones, Representing the State
Council of Defense in Mena, Urg-
ing that Stock BE Saved
Being Killed by Trains.

T. R. Jones, acting under directions
Of the Arkansas State Council of Dc.
fense, is distributing literature and
urging that meat be conserved by
keeping stock off the railroad right
of way and thus stopping the useless
killing and loss. He has caused cir
culars to be posted in all railroad
stations in Polk county and else
where. Following are the contents
of one Of these:
STOCK OWNERS NOTICE.
The great necessity for saving food
and leather still continues and il IS
unpatriotic to allow live, stock to be
killed by trains when it can be avoid
ed. Thousands of tons of meat were
destroyed in this useless manner in
Arkansas last year.
You are urged TO help in the eff
fort to save this tremendous and pre-
ventable waste.
Keep Your Stock OFF
Right of Way
and ask your neighbors to do like
wise.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-12-19
VOLUNTEER SYSTEM
IS COUNTED OUT
General Crowder Urges That selec-
tive Service plan Be Made Per-
Wonderful Record
Work Done.

New York, Dec. l4,-1'aps TO the
volunteer system Of raising armies
in war time BY the United States
was sounded here tonight BY Mai
General Enoch II Crowder provost
marshal general, in an address TO the
retiring members Of ls9 New York
draft boards. He advocated that the
selective service system should be-
come the permanent method of rails
ing American armies In the future.
General Crowder said that the Sc
lective service law had enabled the
g@ ernment to register 23,740, 900
Americans, put into the field nearly
100000 fighters and to have in
readiness TO entrain on November
IL, when the armistiae was signed,
100000 more, all within period
Of 18 months. II woull be calamity
he said, for the United States to re-
vert to the volunteer system in view
Of such successful test Of selective
service, adding that The American
conscripts had shown the valor, ag-
gressiveness and initiative Of the
most seasoned troops.
The provost marshal general con-
trasted the draft methods Of the
United States with those Of England
and showed how this country had
profited by ths mistakes made by the
British who after three ears Of tria
with the volunteer system and tn,
disorganization of industry, were OBJ.
liged to adopt conscription