Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE ENikO4d l. E VQL UT~LINI3 LO? CAGITUJA cOizUR91 L 7 Enterd Apri 28, 1908 fit Picken, O. O., as Aeoond claws matter, uder act of Congreesof March 8, 1879. TQL.Z IfHO~PI0, longE MCIAl fBUIllii 0401112 190 ogo Fair Pick( PICKENS-PAST AND PRESENT. U Fantastic, Retrospective Revie% Aets and Fiction Combined in a Hei -erogfheous Mass About the Garde 3pot of the World. BY THE NEXT R. R. COMMISSIONE) Startling as it may seem, it i nevertheless an indisputabl fact, that the progress of Pick ens county, and especially th town of Pickens, for the pas twelve months, has surpasse< the expectatipns of everyone Notiong ago Pickens was con sidered a very quiet place, an< it was necessary for people to g< to nearby counties to suppl their wants, but any saleab< article, from the cheapest to th highest grade, can be purchasei here, which is gratifying t< those who have the interest an' welfare of this grand old count3 at heart. *Twelve months ag< it would have been criminal or the part of anyone to sugges the holding of a county fair because it would have been con sidered farcical, and no doub the prudent person who at tempted this suggestion wouk have been judged dangeroul and given a'complete rest in az institution for the insane. Bu the success of the recent fair ha inspired the people with nev ideas; since that time wonderfu changes have been made. Foi instance, the town of Pickem has installed a water plant, bul the names of the promoters an officers are not yet available foi publication. Every merchani in the town of Pickens since th installation has equipped him self with a hose, so when th farmers visit Pickens hereafter whether it be on business o o.therwise, they will not be an noyed with the unpleasant dusl as heretofore. We will soon have an electri plant, the construction of whici enterprise is rapidly approach ing completion, and befor many more weeks the town ol Pickens will be as bright an attractive as the beautiful.city of Washington. ' A. M. Morris, our excelleni postmaster, is responsible ,foi .this change, and unlimitet praise is due him for his inge nuity and energy. In the in terim, however, several mer chants during their spare tim< began to figure out whether 11 would be cheaper to burn oi than to burn gas, and afte mruch deliberation a verdict wa rendered in favor of the latter and they inmmediately began t< experiment with small plants It is gratifying to state that the) wore successful in their efforts and several stores are now being illuminated through the *daring ingenuity of the proprietors. Can anyone deny the fac that the people of Pickens ari not industrious and energetic and that the town has not pro g~essed in the last few months *It~ would be absolutely impossi ble, for the results are visibi 'and conspicuous. If the illus trious Edison were to visit this rand . ld county, ' he ok willingly and cheerfully indorse the above statements as true, and no doubt it would cause him some fear, for an audience with these gentlemen would convinc him that he was affiliated with men of brain and energy, and who would probably conceive and perfect an idea at any mo i ment that would make his pro s fession and life work a thing E of the past. Main street no longer has the appearance of a country shop t ping section, for several hand i some and up-to-date buildings have been constructed recently, . which not only' beautify the i street, but make it interesting and fascinating to those who visit here. It demonstrates to them that we are a country town, but full of city ideas. I don't know of any street that presents a more beautiful pic ture of nature than Main street in Pickens. These are only' a few of the many acts that have occurred recently. It is unnecessary to go into details, for a visit to Pickens will convince you that the people of this town are a live, energetic and hustling class, and their past deeds will indicate to you that it is their intention and ambition to out general all her sister towns and counties in business and enter prise. Ten years ago there were only two banks in the whole county. Since that time, however, banks have been created throughout various sections of the county, and where the raw material was once shipped away to build up other sections of the state and other states, the major part of same is being consumed by home industry. Farm lands at one time purported to be abso lutely worthless have yielded astounding results through the energetic and untiring efforts of the owners, and to-day the aver age farmer of Pickens county is as comfortably situated as those in other sections of the state. Ten years ago land that was purchased at $6 to $10 per acre cannot be redeemed at $50 per acre. This proves conclusively that Pickens county is on a boom. l Dr. E. M, Nighbert, Superytsing Field inspector of Animal Industry, Talks of the Work of Tick Eradication in -Pickens County. Since the work of tick eradi cation was inaugurated in Pick ens county the work has pro Sgressed slowly but fairly satis Sfactory. This work of exterminating the fever tick is the first stop to ward the establishment of a profitable qattle business in any community where the tick ex ists. Until this is done we can not hope to -safely and profita bly succeed in raising cattle. b This section is .particularly 3 adapted to profitable cattle raising if once undertaken. At present in this section cattle are ? only a necessity-no one thinks - of, cattle as a busin~As propo 3 sitionY. - By the eradication of thie fever tick the 'main obstacle i -aantheui--sldnoe thus we will have an op< market-more cattle, better ca tie, and even better farms, I the use of the manure, which the best and cheapest fertilize The ticks will be complete eradicated frorp this county th year, withpossibly the exce: tion of 50 or 60 farms. As seen, the indifference of a fe holds in check complete succe for a time. It is urged that all good cit zens lend their co-operation I this work, that it may succec and all the people get the beni fit. It 'is also urged that a owners of cattle and premis< now in quarantine will strict] observe the same, in order thi ticks may not be carried i premises now free, It may be interesting to nol that those who have kept the battle free of ticks up to an since September 1st will ha-v the satisfaction to know the farms will be free of ticks ne3 spring and the premises will I released. Those who have fai ed to do this will have to remai in quarantine ~and continue th work another season. It may be well to state alc that the quarantine now i force holds both winter ar summer, until it is known thi the premises no lo'nger harb ticks. As cold weather approachi all stables and milking - lo should be -thoroughly cleans( and the litter land manui spread on some cultivated fielt this will, prevent the harborin of young ticks and eggs in th warm states to again appeE next spring. This, in substance, is the tal and -work of Dr. Nighbert, wh has been sent out by the burea of animal industry, at Wasl ington, D. C., to stamp out th tick nuisance. To talk wit him is td learn something; t eradicate ticks means som thing and to have fine, health cattle bred for profit is som< thing all our people can er gage in. ' If your cattle, or place, is ir fested with ticks, get in con munication with him and g( rid of the pests as soon as po sible. not to be resisted, and if yo want to see goodl jewelry of es ery variety from a baby pin to jeweled collar come here. FOR AUTUMN BRIDES there is a specially fine selectio of gifts which you may choos at once and have reserved unt needed. They range in prkc for the least expensive to tlh very costly with the great me jority of a moderate cost. SNoInER, In y y Out Fo rI Is is T HIS is the time of ye; s there is not much bu do not know dull d prices are two things that I - " Our goods are the very be all, and our prices are as c can be legitimately sold at. hsA y A UR entire line is com 0 0 and we can supply y< Clothing, Shoes, Hats Hardware, Furniture, Bug S in fact anything you need < d at the right prices. Lr t OME to see us, and e with us, you will find ter goods for less mc paying. e. 0 Another car of Majestic ] $5-50 per barrel. >r Thanking our friends and s we hope to merit a contin. id 9 Gaines & Ga! Central o hMADAME 0 he W lorld's lost F -will sin, :The Grand 0 Creenvill Wed nesday, Octo under the ausi Orpheu ASSISTE . Emma Showers, pianiste.. ] Andrae Benoist, . Single admission, includii Season Tickets, good for one adm now on sale at Reynolds & Ear .These Season Tickets admit hold Orpheus Club prior to June 1, 1901 a ca they have secured Mine. Lange: .Jomnelli for January and are in equal ability. Reserved seats for the Nordat at the Opera House on and a: town orders accompanied Dy ti in the order received. a~ For-further particulars and pla LIB. T. WH e CREENVILl 1Reduced Rates o have been aj Business rr when trade is dull and ying and selling, but we ays. Our goods and our ielp to keep our trade up. st that can be bought at ow as these same goods plete- no broken lots :ur wants at all times, in , Dry Goods, Groceries, gies, Wagons, etc., etc., :an be procured here and it you have never traded that we can sell you bet iney than you have been Flour, the best made, at customers for past favors. - iance of the same. 3saway Bros. , S.C. NORDIC A amns Caltatrice g in pera House e, S. C., ber 21st, 1908 >ices of the s Club, rederick Hastings, baritone. accompanist.. 1g reserved seat, $2.50O ission and reserved seat,, $b le's Drug Store, Greenville. ters to all concerts given b. the ). In addition to Mmne. Nordi ndorff for November and Mine. communication with others of :i Concert may be obtained Eter October 15th. Out-of ie cash, will be attended to ni of Opera House, apply to ITMIRE, n all RsilroddIl