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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
GAP HILL NEWS
(Intended for Last Week.).

(Iptended for Last Week.)
Picking cotton is the order Of the
day.
Rev. A. f. jackson was the spend
day guest Of Mr.. Alfred Alexander
Sunday.
Mrs. S. A. Gosnell was the guest
Of Mrs. Bob Chfldress Sunday.
Misses Ressie and Lois Findley at
tended services at the Tabernacle
Sunday night. ,
Mr.. and Butler Roper and family
motored TO the formers parents Sun.
day and were accompanied home by
hisjsister, Miss Belle Ripper. ~
Ahfiss Gladys Dalton was the guest
ofsMrs. Jim Stewart Sunday. aa@
SIR. Edrew Stewart was seen. Qut
riding with his best girl Sunday ~
Miss Frances Morgan Of Oeonee,
was the guest of Misses Grace and
Lois Briecke last week.
aWdnder where Bobby" is
i, Jack end Jill..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
A RESOLUTION
.A:FINn

Whereas, Antioch church has a
are not in sympathy with the church,
and its work, therefore, as active
members Of the church, desiring to
make Antioch model church, do re-
solve to set apart the first Sunday in
October, 1921, to revise the church
roll. Every member is requested to
be present. Any member who will
fully neglects to comply with the
terms of this resolution thereby for
felt their church membership.
Bring dinner and be prepared to
spend the day.
Rev. II. II. Wright, Moderator.
A. T. Winchester, Clerk.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
NNEWS FROM BETHLEHEM

Bethlehem school closed very
successful term of school September
8. The entertainments which was
given at the close of the school was
marked success. The pupils all de-
serve much credit for the splendid
manner in which they rendered the
program. The large number of
patrons present shows that the people
are interested in their school. The
splendid work which was done during
the term was largely due to the
record of attendance. The follow
ing pupils did not miss single day
during the session, and more than
! this number missed only one or two
days:
Hurie Fortner, Broadus Simmons,
Wade Gilstrap, Welton Waldrop, Es-
sic Rigdon, Ora Simmons, Gertrude
Coleman, Ernest Holden, Gladys
Waldrop, Lawrence Porter, Mary
Porter, Claude Porter, Lillian Bates,
Vade Simmons, Beaufort Simmons,
William Nix, Annie May Morton,
Nettie Morton, F. A. ,Medlin, Josie
\ Herde, Bessie Herde, Frank Herde,
4 Curtis Holder, Horace Holder, Pick
I ems Gi}strap, Annie Ruth Fortner,
Velnna Wyatt, Lizzie Belle Gilstrap,
Lloyd Parsons, Malynda Wyatt.
! Elva Stewart,
I{ Ethel Stewart,
Teachers.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
ALEXANDER REUNION

The fourth Alexander rcumion was
hcli at the Li,t!c River graveyard
on Saturday, Septcmbei. II, 1921.
The procedure CT TIC dry was as
| follows: Rev. w. G. Spaborn dcliv-
cred sermon from the twenty
enrh chacpter of ST. Matthew. Oc..
casSionally he d:g,csscG from his ta<r
and spoke # the days when he acted
as pastor of Little River church. ann
sure all AleXanders present enjoyed
Rev.Seaborn's remarks of the homes
OF the older generations Of Alcxanderss
which carried us back thirty-nine,
years ago. The next speaker of the
day was Hon. j. r. Earle of Walhallan
Hon. EarPs subject was: High Ideals.
of Citizenship. We were very fortu-
mate to have this noble subject dis.
cusscd by the able speaker.
Realizing that the auspices of our
Reunion were very poor, it was decid..
ed by the Alcxanders to select build
in committee.
The following names were selected
to serve as the building committee.
Rev. r. A. Hudson as chairman, n.
ID. Alexander, ID. IT, Alexander, p. E..
Alexander, r. II. Alexander, ID. Fl.
Alexander, Elijah Alexander, d. M.
Alexander, w. E. Alexander. M. M.
Alexander, Lawrence Grant, and ID.
" Alexander as secretary. The dut-
les Of this committee will be to con-
struct a tabernacle at the Little River
cemetery.
am recording the names, ages and
addresses Of those who are related 10
the Alexandcrs, either by consaneuin-
ity or affinity, in the sccrctary's
book. If you are related by either
and wish to have your nanlc, age,
and address recorded, send your rame
to ID. V. Alexander, TamaSscc, S. C.
shall also record the births and
deaths of the Alcxandcrs if it is de-
d. V. Alexander, Secretary.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
MRS. II. r. DAGNELL/DEAD.

Mrs. R. r. Dagnell died at her home
Of her daughter, Mrs. d. p. Allen in
Bamberg, September 81. Here body
was buried in Anderson by the grave
oe her husband.
Mrs. Dagnall was the widow of
the late Rev. R. r. Dagnell, one of
the most prominent ministers of the
Methodist churc;, III this state. He
at one time served the Pickcns Metho-
dist church as pastor and many
friends here will be grieved TO learn
Of Mrs. Dagnall's death. .,''
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d. V. Alcxandcr, Secretary

Miss Claire Kcarsc, connected with
the child placing department of the
State board of public welfare, was in
Pickens county several days last week
in the interst of her work and espec..
tally inquiring into the welfare Of the
children the board has paced in Pick
ems county homes. Six children have
found homes in this county through
the borad and Miss Kearse was un~
reserved in her praise Of the homes
10 which TIL children have gone. She
is vjvacious young lady Of pleasing
address and seems much Interested
in her work.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

We wish to thank our friends and
customers for the liberal patronage
given us at the tailoring opening held
by lssac Hamburger G. Sons at our
store last week. Anyone disappointed
in getting to attend this opening, and
wishing a suit made, we will be glad
to take your measure, as we have tI,a
Dtire line on display at our store.
Folger and HendYieky.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
ORGANIZE FURMAN CLUB
Enthusiastic Meeting Of Former Fur
man Students Held

Graduates and former students of
Furman University living in Pickens
county, meeting here Monday night
in an enthusiastic reunion, organized
what will be known as "The Furman
Club of Pickens County," The fol-
lowing were chosen officers of the
association: Prof. l.. N. Foy, prin-
cipal of the schools at Liberty, pres
ident; Prof. w. F. Hagan, principal
of the high school at pickens, vice
president; George S. McCravy, as
sistant postmaster at Liberty, secre-
tary-treasurer. Equally strong men
were chosen members of the execu-
tive committee, these being George
S. McCravy, chairman ex-officio; !;
Rev. F. T. Cox, pastor of the First
Baptist church here; F. S. Childress,
principal of Six Mile Academy; S.
w. open, prominent and successful
farmer of Liberty
Organization Of the Furman Club
| or Pickens county followed the ap.
pearance here of the Executive Sec.
retary of the Furman Alumni Asso.
citation, L. Nj. Glenn, who met with
the Furman men and explained to
them the aims and objects of the
associations plan Of organizing
clubs of former students and grad
yates in practically every county of
the state. Those present heard Mr..
Glenn with the closest attention and
were electrified as he unfolded to
them the great work which the al
umni association has set itself to do.
His speech was followed Immediate
~ by an enthusiastic appeal from
the Rev. F. t. Cox, pastor of the
First Baptist church here, and a
furman graduate, for the organiza-
ton Of Furman Club of Pickens
County. Mr.. Cox's appeal met with
instant and unanimous appreciation
and was followed by several short
speeches of similar nature from
others present.
The election of officers was gone
about carefully, as it is the aim of
the general alumni association to
make election to office in the county
club the highest honor that can be
conferred upon Furman man by
his college mates.
Following the organization of the
club, plans were laid for holding a big
rally and banquet of Furman men IN
flcKens county at an early date.
While the time and place for this
gathering was not definitely fixed, it
was the conccnsus of opinion that it
should be held at some place in Eas-
ley and IN the very near future. The
executive committee was empowered
TO proceed with plans for the ban
quet. The occasion will be made one
OF note in Pickens county, and il is
likely that President McGloth!in Of
furman University will be invited to
deliver the principal address at the
banquet.
Plckens county is honeycombed
with Furman men. The names of
between ,25 and 80 former students
and graduates now living in this
county were on record last night,
but this does not account for all the
furman men in this section.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
McCRAVY ELECTED SENA-
TOR; LIGHT VOTE POLLED

In the special election held Tuesday to choose state
senator to repssent Pickens county, E. P Mcyravy Of
Easey was elected over W. H. Chastain and E. F. Loop
er J. c. Jennings withdrew from the last Friday
Returns from all boxes have not been received as this
is printed but enough information has been received to
indicate that Mr. McCravy elected As this was GEN
era election plurality elects and there will be no second
race. Official vote will be published next issue
Following is the vote received by telephone:
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
Horn Snake Brought to Pickens

Mr.. Of Eastat ,broIas sharpas u ancede
Pckns
cxperts
comparatively
horn fully
The in
spotted like
of
its belly
the to
small in
The lead OF pencil but is hollow and ho
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
LUSK.MEECE

A marriage of much interest was
that of Miss Sallie Lusk to Mr.. New
ton Niece, on Sunday afternoon at
one O'Clock at the. residence. .of Rev.
F. T. Cox. They are receiving con-
gratulations from their many friends.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
HURRICANE SINGING

The Hurricane township singing
convention will meet with Norris
Baptist church the second Sunday
afternoon in October at Q o'clock.
This is special session of the con-
tention and a large attendance IL
expected.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

Jake Gosnell is being tried for the,
alleged murder of Sheiff Hendris
Rector of Greenville county. Rector
was shot and killed by Gosnell in a
Greenville garage July a, 1919. This
case was tried in Greenville last Nav
and resulted in mistrial The de-
fense later secured change of venue
to Pickens county. Gosnell is a Fed
eral prohibition agent.
The State rested in the Gosneu
case Tuesday afternoon at a o'clock
The trial is expected to last through
Thursday.
All testimony in the Gosnell case.
"oS SoilSiuNcd wednesday, a1CecnOOtG
and argument will begin Thursday
morning.
Thomas Long and Annie Byrd.
white, plead guilty of committing
adultery and were sentenced to pay
a fine of 500 or serve six months
on the chaingang each Relatives Of
the woman paid her fine and took her
home. Long will take the days. Both
are from Georgia, but came to this.
county several months ago.
AlonZo c. Hall, white, and Austin
Icomey, co!ored, plead guilty of
stealing an automobile from County
Commissioner Joe Finley on Sep
TENDER 10. Each got Is months or
the gang. They we're caught with
the car in Virginia last week by Of
ficers who had received information
from Sheriff Roark. Sheriff Roark
went and brought them back.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29
COURT CONVENED MONDAY.
GOSNELL CASE TAKES TIME,

Court convened in Pickens Monday
with Judge r. Withers Memmirger,
of Charleston, presiding, and an extra
large number of people in attendance.
Business began at 1890 nth turn
ing over to the grand jury of indict-
ments. After the judges charge to
the grand jury Solicitor Snoak call
ed the Jake Gosnell case and the
defense announced that it was ready
to proceed with the trial.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

i. During Mr.. Blacks testimony, Car
los Rector, brother Of the late
Sheriff Hendrix Rector, stripped off
his clothing above the waist so the
Doctor could mark on his body with
a pencil the points where bullets en-
tered his brothers body and their
range.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

The court house has been packed
at each session. Many Greenvill,
people are present each day.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

This is Judge Memminger's first
visit to Pickens in about six years
He says he likes to come here.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

Both the Greenville daily papers
have staff correspondents here COW
ering the Gosnell trial. Mr.. Crowley,
new man on the News, is represent
ing that paper and doing it well. Mr..
Rion McKiss:ck, editor of the Pied
mont, is here for his paper. Mr.. Nc
kissick is not only one of our fore
most editors, but is also lawyer
and probably the best court reporter
in the state. Both Greenvillc papers
are playing the trial up big.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

Gosnell appeas very nervous at
times. His wife sits by him in the
prisoners docket. Many relatives
Of the late Sheriff Rector are also
interested auditors.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

The solicitors job seems to agree
with Mr.. Smoak. He is looking ex-
ceedingly well and keeps things go
ing. During the tiosnell trial he
continuously wore a pair Of green
eye shades.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-09-29

Probably never before has an array
of such brilliant legal counsel gather
ed in the Pickens court house for one
trial as that engaged in the Gosnell
case. 1t IS doubtful if more bril-
liant array has ever appeared in one
trial in the state. Representing Cos
nell are Dean, Cothran d Wyche,
Martin d Blythe, of Greenville; Car
ey d Carey and Sam B. Craig, of
Pickens. Mr.. Dean is senior counsel
and conducting the case. Solicitor
Smoak is being assisted in the pros
ecution by Bonham & Price and j.
Robert Martin, Of Greenville, and
j. II. Earle of Pickens.
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30

he said, half to himself. His back
was toward Florence.
by he, / suppose you mean Fred
Snyde~-yoar rival for the love of
Helen &avre."
Bob turned quickly toward her.
How do zoo know 50 much about
it,"
"Yes-hoE, mloed. with my poor
feminine way Of thiakinGT' she asked
teasiugIy.
Bob laughed, Trains VII be stopped
I'm ar hour or so if this keeps up.
Snyder lives III town. l know he has
an engagement with her tonight"
Gle won't be able to keep it, I
fear" Florence ventured. "YYhy don't
you try it?"
"Nothing would break through this
drifting snow but q horse"
Horses are not yet antiques"
Florence ventured.
"Nor am I beaten-yet," Bob said
suddenly. "I1orence, / am not the
sort that loses heart at the thought
Of defeat. am /? You're a good pal
tell me. Do you think she'd"
But Florence having something else
to do, was pushing him out of the
door and watching him turn up his
coat collar as he made lis way down
the patch that led to the street. He
lived in the same block with Eer.
They had grown up together.
An hour later, Florence, busy in an
upstairs window making over a party
dress, saw Bob Trimmer in an anti
quated cutter and driving a strong
looking horse, pass the house. 1t was
Il long drive to Bayside and she Won
dered if he would be able to make it
that night.
Bob, urging the horse along. man
aged to reach the top of Rocky Hill
road and found the blizzard still rag
ing. When he turned into West Alley
road he felt that he would be slightly
sheltered from the wind and would be
able to make more Roadway.
"We're not beaten by a iugful-yet,
are We pjxie?" he said to the faith
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30
On the West Alley
Road
By RUBY DOUGLAS

w, 1871, BY Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.J
Many u Han plays his best game
after he seems TO have been bent
en-, remarked Florence OIney
apropoS Of a discussion of the ten
MS champion Of the day.
And more lose heart-and nerve
and SKILL argued Bob Trimmer.
Il don't think much of that sort
of man," Florence added.
Bob Trimmer was silent for a mo-
ment. DO you girls figure out those
things that way? l never thought
girls went in for the psychology of
anything
Florence bowed to him in mock
Difference. "Oh, thank you. You
lords of creation have an option Oh
all serious thinking, have you?
Bob nodded. "All serious, logical
thinking, yes" he said.
well, WELL" Florence waited a
minute. well. we'll" she added, look
ing him over i'll exaggerated admira-
ton. "Wha: & privilege it is for one
of us to come in contact with II of
YOU"
obviously, Bob was u of sorts,
and, obviously, the cause was a girl.
Outside u blizzard was playing about
in a frisky manner, making travelling
less easy every moment.
81 should drive Over to Bayside
tonight, but-well, what's the use?'
Bob finally said, more or iess out of
order.
If it's of no use, why goY" asked
Florence.
ITS a losing game I'm playing"
he admitted ~doggedly.
Florence looked at him keenly. Bob
Trimmer-that from your
Bob walked to the window and
looked out at the raging blizzard.
81 wonder if he's the sort that will
let a snow storm keep him away?'
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30

BUSINESS CHANCES-New York offers
opportunities for ambitious, thrifty
persons, or you may create new enter
prise at home. Write H~anlon's. u. S.
Patent, Mfgrs, Corporation, Revenue
Lawyers. 403-220 Broadway, New
York. 12-3O-1tf
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30
The Value of ReaG,nn-

"Read! Lincoln would have walked
miles for what you have at your
door," SO I'll a line of free advice,
displayed for the benefit of the public
in a western town in the United States,
concerning a public library. The truth
of the statement about Lincoln is be-
yOnd question. When one thinks of
the availability of libraries to most
Americans of the present day, it would
seem that there should be growing up
an abundance of timber for the presi-
dency. But more may be required of
a President today than ever before
Christian Science Monitor.
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30
OBJECT To SOCIAL DECLINE
Real Point Of Importance When II
Comes to Question of "Reduced
Circumstances"

Nobody minds shortcomings so very
much in themselves. If everybody
came down In the scale Of living It
would not be so bad. The thing that
is trying is to have too many Of the
other people Of ones group have h
great deal more than one has oneself.
writes Edward s. Martin in Harper's.
People do not very much mind re
duced circumstances if the reduction
is not extreme, but they do mind com
ing down in the social scale. They
like what they are used to, and they
like TO maintain the relation to other
people that they are used to main
tain.
Now. tine concern about Other peo-
pie and what they have and how they
live can he diminished if there is
strength of mind enough to control
It. People. old or Young. who have a
sufficiently strong idea of life Of their
own, M idea detached from commodi-
Ties, a ~splritualized idea, can get along
anc keep their quality and live their
life and grow In grace on something
nea TO a mere provision of neces-
sarieS.
IF life is going to be spirituaIized
so that people will care very much
less about material things. it will real
Iy make much less difference to them
whether they are rich or poor. and
that will help the young people to get
married and raise families Thav will
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30

full horse jogging along and pulling
heavy feet out of the snowdrifts.
AS they neared Bayside the drifts
grew more and more difficult to pene-
trate, and at last Bob, feeling more
like an explorer than a mad lover in Il
civilized community, decided that he
would have to leave the cutter behind
him and try the remainder of the trip
Oh the back of the horse.
Almost blinded. he managed to re
move the harness, all but the bride,
and to climb on the back of the
horse. At last they turned into
the street on which Helen Moore
lived. 1t was after 8 O'Clock and there
was not a soul in sight. Bob had been
hours making a trip he could have
made in twenty-five minutes under
different circumstances
He was almost shamefaced as he
rode under the big porch and holding
onto the lines, ~diSmounted and began
to stamp the snow from his boots.
Immediately a porch light was
turned on and a face appeared In the
window. 1t was the face of Helen's
father. He opened the door.
Bob Trimmer-are you mad" he
asked.
Mr.. Moore looked at the horse then
back into BOb's scarlet face. Helen,
he called. Then he burst GU laugh
ing. "Well, well this is regular mov-
r. 49,. J,-o.,,I;o, Doh pnt-
where can we put the horse?'
"In the garage" ventured Bob.
"Oh-Bob Trimmer" cried Helen,
entering the doorway and seeing the
picture outside. "HoW-wlere-
why"
Never mind about that now, my
DEAR" said her father. Lets get him
in and have his steed attended to.
You can NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. later"
After they were comfortably seated
By the big log fire and Bob had been
fed as if he were an invalid and petted
as if he were an actor of heroic drama,
Helen ventured to ask him why he at
tempted such a trip on such a night.
81 knew you had an engagement
with Snyder. I figured he would not
be able to come and-I saw my chance.
| have been discouraged about YOU
Helen. I was about to give up when
the blizzard, together with a remark
of a friend about men often playing
their best games after they were ap-
parently beaten-gave me my cue. l
decided to prove to you how nearly /
shall try always to overcome any OBJ
stacle in order to be with you-to have
you for my own always, dear"
Helen reached ont her hand and put
it in his. you did not need to do this,
Bob, to make me believe it. You need
ed only ordinary courage, and you had
failed to have even that of late. I
was beginning to be afraid you did not
care if-if Fred stepped into your
place."
"If you could have seen me strug-
Cling for my very existence up OF West
ALLEY road between the cutter and the
back of old Dixie the horse, you would
never have doubted me. dear. During
that few minutes, l learned that you
are dearer to me than anything else
in the world-that you are--my world.
I love YOU
Helen could not reply in words.
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30
CHURCH NEWS
Emmanuel NJ. E. Church

Rev. r $. Carlisle. Pastor.
Morning service 1880. Subject of
nastor's sermon. work While 1t Is
Day"
superintendent.
Centenary Sunday.
Epworth League Z o'clock.
Evening service. 40. subject of
pastors sermon. "John-The Preacher,
and His Message
The choir will repeat Christmas
music at both services.
Junior League Wednesday after
noon 4 o'clock
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening,
7.3O.
senior Epworth League Social, which
was to BE- held on Tuesday evening,
January 3. will be postponed until
Tuesday evening, January 10.
Revival meetings Will lie held IN this
Church on Sunday, January %. The
pastor will be assisted in this service
bv Miss Annie Agnes Smith, of Norfolk.
Va. and a talented Evengelistlc singer
from New York City.
The fourth number of Emmanuel
Lecture Course, which was to be given
on Tuesday evening, January "A, VIII
be given on Tuesday evening, anuar
II. in order to avoid conflict with re-
vival meeting. 1t will he given by
Rev. Charles Bonner, D.. D., of VIII
mington. Subject, Happy Homes ana
How to Make Them"
The Emmanuel NJ. z. Sunday School
viii use next Sunday, January 1. 1922.
as a day for gifts to the needy Of
Penns Grove and vicinity.
Any discarded clothing. edibles or
donations of any kline may be left at
the Church on Saturday or sunday.
Every member or friend of the sun
day School is asked to help.
ANYONE having something to give
and no way of getting it to the Church
are requested to send names and ad-
dresses to Sunday School and same will
be called for by our Boy Scouts
The Penn's Grove record., 1921-12-30
Bethel VI. ?. Church

f-FA- %. l'oIloi, dSlbI
1870 A. M. picture talk to the chill
dren. How to Make Home Happy
subject of sermon TO adults, "Glorying
In the Cross"
$50 2. M. Sunday School Warren
Wood, Superintendent.
$50 P. H. c. E. meeting. Mrs. S. ].
Dorlon, leader. '
30 p. NJ, sermon by pastor. Sub
ject, How to Have a HAPPY New
Year"
Junior c. T. meeting on Wednesday
at 4 p. NJ.
Prayer reeting on Wednesday even
ing at 7.SO.
blessed is the man whose calendar
obtains prayer meeting njgnt. There
were fffty-eight present last Wednes-
day night.
class meeting on Tri1av evening at
1880. w. s. Fisher, leader.
Watch Night serEte7, beg ming at
10 o'clock. Saturday evening.