The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, July 24, 1913, Image 2
The Plkoi, s Senilno1
PICKENh, N. C. t
JULY 24, L913
GARY HIoTT MANAGER
untered at PIoiens rostomfce ad seeond Clas
Mall Matter
The Sentinel is not responsible
for the views of its corres
pondents.
To c4malgamate 7ho Sections
After the close of the Civil
war the United States gover n
ment levied and collected a tax
of $15 a bale on all cotton raised
in the United States. This law
was, by the Supreme court, de
cided to be unconstitutional.
Congress then passed a law re
turning to the states the entire
amount collected, which was
about $60,000,000. This fund
was set aside and still is in the
treasury. With accumulated
interest it should be nearly
double the original amount.
As this cotton was raised in
the Southern states, by ex-Con
federates or their widows and
children, and the tax was paid
by them. This money never
has been returned to them.
Just why, I do not know.
Whether negligence or "red
tape," the fact remains, as do
the needs of the suryivors of
the "lost cause."
As an ex-Union soldier, who
has lived with and learned to
love these old gray heads, I
have the following proposition
to make: As a final act in
cementing the bonds of our
national union, in forever bury
ing the last. spark of sectionalism
between the North and South,
and as an act of justice, fratern
ity and good will to a needy
and deserving element of our
citizenship, I call upon the sur
viving members of the Grand
Army of the Republic to use
every honorable mnethod in se
curing an act of Congress to
pro-rate the money thus raised,
among the surviving Confed
erate soldiers or their widows,
and with a clean slate and a
thoroughly reunited citizenship
regulate to the lethe of forget- t
fulness the hardships and hor
rors of the greatest internecine
strife of history.
Right or wrong, they believed
in and fought for a pinciple as
Only Americans can fight, andi
while the God of Battles dec\id
ed against them, that same
Deity certainly would smile in
approval of so gracious an
action by the men wvho wvore
the blue. Resolve and petition
your representatives in Congress
to take action in accordance
with the above, so) that, in the
future reunions of the "'Blue
and the Gray,"' the gray-headed
veterans will realize fully that
the war is over and the hatchet
forever buried. -J. W. K incaidl
Texas, in Pennsylvania 0Grit.
In the above article written
by a Union soldier wvill be seen
tho spirit of all true men,
whether he b~e a Northerner or
a Southerner, Democrat or Re
publican. Why has not the
money been returned to the
proper owners? And would it t
not be a wise and gr'acious
thing to give it to the old (Con
federate veterans of the South
ern states from which the mon-I
ey was collected? We believe
that as the war is over and
peace, blessed sweet peace,
exists between the States, that
all differences ought to b~e re
moved and let the Southern
soldiers of the War Between the
States share alike in the pen
sions from the United States
goyernment. We help pay the
taxes, why not share in the
benefits? It seems to us that all
the people would favor such a
course except a few old fire
eaters, to be found north and
south. Why not call upon our
representatives In Congress to
.look after the matter for our
old scildiers? Would it not be
the best time to attend to it at
once. Just after the great re
union held by the Blue and the
Gray at Gettysburg, where they
burled the hatchet, and perhaps
they sang or thought of singing
"Blest be the tie that binds."
There is a lot of talk about
Mr, Bryan leaving his job as
Secretary of State for a few.
weeks . to lecture. We do not
know how much good the great
exponent of peace and grape
juice can do as Secretary; but
we do know he can do a great
deal of real good ,lecturing to
the multitudes, even it it does
cost fifty cents and one dollar
per. _______ _
V The split log drag is~ne of
the cheapest and simplesti'eal
useful things we know,ot. They
*re great road preservers and
of urpeoleshouldhave~
Even the bales wax warm
heso days.
Wh not call him "Butter
nilk Booker"?
Wonder how many split log
Irags there are in Pickens coun
y.
The trade mark used by the
?ickens mill on its cloth is a
>ird.
We reiterate, it reverberates:
plenty good pickings in Pickens
still.
What have, you done today to
make this world a better world
to live in?
We suppose when-women take
to the lecture platform they will
change chautauqua to shetalker.
We hate to repeat such an
old gag, but, nevertheless, the
fact remains, the meloncolic
days are hero.
We heard a fellow stay the
other day that this weather
made the prespiration roll off
you like sweat. We believe it
does, too.
Editor Booker of the Piedmont
w-.nts to know "who cares any
thing about sardines?" He
evidently has never attended an
Easley picnic,
The Columbia State says,
"Recent batting statistics dem
onstrate Ihat K. Lamity Howler
is now hitting for only .023."
His fielding is also very punk.
The Anderson Intelligencer
says that lion. J. E. Boggs has
just (eturned from Washington
and stands an excellent chance
of being appointed Assistant
Attorney General of the United
-states at a salary of $10,000 a
year.
Under the head of "Our Ex
abanges," the .Easlev Progress I
)ublished last week tenl para- 1
raphs-five from The Groon- t
ille Piedmont and fi. e from
'lhe Pickens Sentinel. It made i
uch a great improvement in 1
['he Progress that we call on
ome of our exchanges to put I
hat paper on their lists,
Picnic Near Cross Roads Church
A joint picnic and rally will
>e held by Oliver Camp No. 585,
D)acusville No. 587 and H-ester
No. 589, W. 0. W., near Oiross
Roads church on Saturday,
August 2nd, 1913. Ali neigh-li
boring camps and the public at
large are cordially invited to
(come andl bring the "b1askets"
with somet hing in them, and
enjoy the day with us. Promi
nen t spea(1kers are ex pec ted.
L. L. Smith,
Cthairmnan Comn.
A Number of Goo
Tract No. 1. 10 miles north
P'rice, $i,ooo. Terms, 1, 2 and
Tract No, 2. 10 miles north
own. Price, $r ,ooo.
Trract No. 3. Contains 64 acr<
>n Liberty road; high state of ci
3rice $65 per acre.
Tract No. 4. 34 acres, one mn
ey road. Easy terms. Bargai
Tract No. 5. Two miles east
ew house, barns, etc. Bargair
Tract No. 6. Contains 70 act
Lt $30 per acre. Terms to suit
Tract No. 7. 35 acres, one
-igh state of cultivation. A ba
Tract No. 8. Contains 6o aci
ollege, at $45 per acre.
Tract No.9. 6o acres, two n
1al1 in high state of cultivation,
$45 per acre, 1-3.cash, terms o1
Tract No. 10. 30 acres, at
Pumpkintown road, 5 miles froi
Thi-ese are only a few oi th
sale. For further particulars wi
Linwood Land & Ini
Pickens, S. C.
Our Inqul'
JAS. A. McKEE
OF PICKENS COUNTY
LAsT SURVIVOR IN Tiiis STATI,
OF TIE FAMOUS PALIE'rrc
REGIMENT OF THE MEXICA
WAR.
By the death of Capt. Mat
thew B. Stanley of Marior
county, two weeks ago, Mr.
Jas, A. McKee of the Mile Creek
section of Pickens county be
comes the last survivor in this
State of the famous Palniette
regiment, which fought in the
Mexican War. So far as is
known there are only three
other survivors of the Palmetto
regiment: Geo. I-I. Abney, of
Clay, Miss.; J. J. Martin, of
East Point, Ga., and John Wil
liams, of Downs, Kansas. Mr.
McKee was born in 1824 and
enlisted in the Mexican war
in 1846.
Local Woodmen to
Give Big Picnic
Piractically all arrangements
'aye been made for the big
W. O. W. picnic which will o
iold on the court house grounds
)ere August 7th. Everybody in
he county is invited to come
Lmd enjoy the day. An interest
ng and entertaning program
1as been arranged and a great
mnd good time is expected. All
bring well filled bakets.
PROGRAM
1st.-10 o'clock a.m., Music by
the Pickens Band.
2nd. -Prayer by Rev. G. F.
Kirby.
3rd.-Muisic.
4th-Welcomie address~by Sov
orign WA. E. Finley, Esq.
5th-Music.
6th-Address on Woodcraft
by Soverign J. M. D~aniel, Esq,,
of Greenville.
7th-Music.
8th-Address b~y Rey. D). Wi.
H[iott.
10th-Dinner.
11th-Music.
d Farms For Sale
of Pickens, 141x 1-2 acres,
years.
of Pickens, near Pumpkin
es, one mile from court house,
altivation; three good houses
ile from court house, on Eas
n1 at $100 per acre.
of court house; 42 acres; good
at $2,500.
es, 5 miles west of court house,
purchaser.
nile south of Six Mile college;
rgain at $50 per acre.
res, two miles wvest of Six Mile
Liles north of court house; one
balance in timber and pasture.
i balance.
$35 per acre. Situated on
n court house.
e desirable farms we have for
rite or call on us.
vestment Company
Office at Keowee Bank
,itive Pup
E~N 5@0~fNLY RSoUT,
t ' 1
Feel Right
All the Time
Don't Let Periodical Spells of
Lazy Liver Ruin Your Temper
and Spoil Your Work.
If your liver doesn't behave
right all the time-if it some
time stops working and you be
come bilious and "headachy"
don't take calomel, but try Dod
son's Liver 'Tone.
You are safe in taking Dod
son's Liver Tone. It's a harm
less, pleasant vegetable remedy
that starts your liver without
stirring up your whole system
as caloniel often does. It is
especially good for children who
need a liver tonic once in awhile,
but who should not be dosed
with strong drugs.
Dodson's Liver Tone is sold
by the Pickens Drug Co. This
store guarantees it with a clean
open and shut guarantee-your
money back with a smile if it
fails to satisfy you, Price, 50
cents a bottle, and your money
is as safe as if you had it in
your pocket. If you need the
medicine you need it badly-if
it doesn't satisfy you-your
money back. Buy a bottle from
the Pickons Drug Co. today un
der this guarantee. (adv.)
Rev. R. H. Lupo and the North
Pickens Circuit.
Pastor Lupo of the North Pick
ens charge writes the Christian
Adyocate as follows:' There are
three classes of preachers who
have my heartfelt sympathy:
Bishops,presiding elders, and ed
itors or other special appointees.
They are so far removed from
the heart throbs of the people.
They do not feel their joys :nd
sorrows by actual contact. True
they ate looked upon as a sort
of superior being, and are ver
bally complimented for their
efforts, and recieve fair mone
.HOT AIR...
Is About the Cheapest Thing on theM e a t oday
Almost every paper you pick up these days, you read where sore erchant tells
you he can sell you goods for less than other merchants can buy them, that he can
save you money on every purchase you make. Have you ever stop ed to think
why one merchant can sell you goods-so much cheaper than another? The answer
is very simple: He handles inferior goods.
Watch any concern that can always sell a $1.50 article for 98c, or a $.oo for 67c,
When you buy such merchandise, you are simply getting what you pay for, nothing
more. These catch-penny, fake sales, however, are about a thing of the east, for
people are getting wise to them. There was a time when these "below cost sales"
would catch a few suckers, but the people, especially our Pickens county people, are
on to their job, and what they want is value for their money, not cheap,shoddy goods.
We do not advertise to sell you goods below cost, or at cost, but we can sell you
honest goods as low as any one, for we discount our bills, and buy in quantities
which puts us on the ground floor with any one. A look thru our stock will convince
you that we are prepared to back up every word we say, when it comes to prices,
qnantity and quality of merchandise. Yours truly,
Folger, Thornley. & Co.
Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Gents' Furnishing Goods a Specialty.
Sole agents for Walk-Over and Boyden Shoes, Carhart OveralP 1 H v. 'K
Iron King Stoves, New Home Sewing Machines,Chase City and Babcotk g V '
ell Wagons and Mitchell Automobiles.
tary compensation, but whoever ing us to feel they are worthy privilege i ". 4.
heard of an elder, bishop, or ed- of more than we are competent church a few weeks befpxso his
itor being pounded? Yet this is of giving, death. Thesethingsdj~awus close T
a common experience with us Every thing is promising here to one another, naking us feel
country parsons. Only a few iood Sunday school, good c the great kinship or mankind
days ago a lady from Bethel gregation, and a willingness There are great possibilities here.
brought a buggy load of eatables that promises much for this We could not afford to desert the
from this congregation. And I work. We have had some ad- field.
am continually finding such ditionsalready and are expecting Yours tru hv,
things as chickens, eggs, butter a great revival during our pro- Robert H. Lupo, P. L.
and vegatables in my buggy tracted servics-and why not?, July 11, 1913.
after a trip among my members, God is willing. --
not on quarterage either. These Death has claimed some of W. A. Peehuff sells Rock Hill
tokens, together with their en- my flock, four having answered buggies at Gap Hill, the old
couragement; have greatly en- the great summons since firstof Pavne place. Cash or easy
deared this'people to uth. Cais-1 May, one of whom it was my, terms. (adv)
YOUR SHOES
ARE THE KEYNOTE OF YOUR APPEARANCE
Choose them so they will fit and feel right. That mearm, .
and a graceful carriage. -
Women's Footwear
Including all the very latest Spring models in
Oxfords, Slippers and Pumps.
Ladie's low cuts in white canvas, white nu
buck and white linen. ;
Ladie's lo w cuts in tan.
Ladies low cuts in black.
Men's Low Cuts
In all leathers and all styles from the low flat heels
of the English lasts to the fuller ,toes and higher
heels. If it's new, stylish and worth wearing you
will find it here, and, at a price that you will
appreciate.
School Shoes for Growing Girls and Boys
We make a specialty of children's Shoes, from baby's first soft
soles to the hard wearing, tramping Shoes built to stand the rough
usage of the healthiest Boy Scout.
When in Greenville give us the pleasure of helping you
solve the Shoe question. We are near the corner of Main and
Washington, the busiest corner between Atlanta and (harlott .
All interurban cars arrive and leave within four seconds walk
of our door.
Pride, Patton & Tilman
[The Shoe Peoplel
GREENVILLE, S. C.
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