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4, cal Ins amets go to Trameils MusicalPalace, Pickens. MANY PIANOS LD BYTRAMMELL!R ) Below is a-record of Piano sales made during the asthree years by MR. F. H. TRAmmELL, of Trammell's KxMdsical aLce,*Pickens. You've heard the old and true saying, "The proof of the pudding is thd eating Sthereof," ard the fact that year after year the same slesman can make large sales in the same section sp vk olumes. Mr.rainmel6 has sold Pianos in different places ~folows Pickens County, 511 anos. Out of 52 Pianos in the t~ofoPickens, he has sold 22. bconmeeounty, 55. Out of 60- Pianos in Westminster ) he has sold27. SGreenville, 15.A Anderson, 7. Greenwood, 2. This recoid by far exceeds that of any other Piano -saleman in the state. Besides".the Pianos, MR. TRAM ..l hassold a larke number:of Oigans.. During this tirr e Mg. TRAM.Lswas selling PianOS for someone else, and now that hehas opened up a busiess. of his own in Pickens, he will-jgreatly appre te patronage of the goodj pe6ple of ekens oui guarantees satisfaction. >s. o od coffee.for $1.00, and c 94~e 5lbs.for $1.00. S lbs.-of sugar, every day in th( for $100. A full line of Geo. D. Witt Shoes ~and every pair guaranteed. A full line of men's fur hats, from i . Stetsonl dow to a 259 one. The top of',the market paid for al kinds of produce. 'J. W. HENDRICK! AI, AT ASLEY'S BUSY STORE Remember. we keep goods coming in all the time. /We can not buy enough the first of the season to runius through the entire season because we would not know what to buy. Anyway, we prefer to buy. often and keep our stock fresh and keep the new. j? things which come out from time to time. Our buyer has just recently returned from his second visit to market this season, where he picked up a lot of special bargains. Below we mention a few special things this week: Just received, a'case of 36 inch Bleaching in short lengths, to go on sale at oc yard. Just received, 1000 yards of the best grade Calico, the 6c kind, in 10 to-20 yard lengths, to go at 5c yard. Just received, one case good Apron Ginghams, value {, Sic, on sale at 5c yard. Just received, a big line of ladies' and misses White Dresses. in crepes, voilles and organdies. Just the thing for! commencement. Priced from $1.98 to $8 00. We also have a pretty line of Children's Dresses in lawn, percale and ginghams from 48c to $1.50. Just received, 100 pairs Men's Fine Dress Pants, value up to $2.00. Sizes slightly broken. Come and find your size and take a pair for only 98c. Shoes and Oxfords We have a very pretty line of foot-wear. Have got all the latest in this season's styles in Pumps, Colonial Pumps, and Button Oxfords. Wca Clothing Department Come to-see us beforq you buy your Spring Suit. Wecnsell you a suit fdr $10.00, t~(e same kind you have been paying $12.50 and $15.00. Why not let us saye you $5.00 on your suit? We have the;n from $5.00 -to, 515.00. Also a full line of boys' suits in all the leading Scolors in Norfolks and Double Breast style. Prices $1.50 to $8.00. Just a few prices for comparison: -36-inch guaranteed all-wool serge for 48c. 36-inch wool creape, the new material for skirts 48c yd Best grade fruit bleeching only 10c yd. 39-inch Sea Island sheeting, the L. L. grade, 5c vd. Figured curtain scrim only 5c yd. 2 2 big boxes Searchlight matches only 5c. 3 cakes toilet soap for 10c. 8 cakes best laundry soap for 25c. 10 full pound boxes soda for 25c. - All kinds of calicoes, apron ginghams and cotton checks at 5c yd. When in Easley make our store your headquarters. Our clerks will be glad to show you whether you want to buy or not. Dr. J. L. Bolt is now a partnpr in this business and he will be glad to meet and wait on all of his old friends. EDWIN L. BOLT & CO. The Store That's Always Busy Easley, S. C. The summer term of court of Pickens county convenes next Monday. June1. Bring a well filled basket and help the Daughters of the Con federacy give the old soldiers a good time. The trip to Europe planned by a party. of which Mis. D. F. Bradley w a s a member was postponed, and she remhained in Easley. The Sentinel received two news letters this week with no names signed to them. They were not printed because we do not know who wrote them. At a meeting of the directors of the Liberty Oil Mill Tuesday, it was decided to double the ca pacity-of the ginning plant for the coming season, All the old officers- and- directors were re elected. Mr. Ross O'Dell is local manager of the mill. Our mail Tuesday morning was "something sticky," as somebody evidently sent some molasses by mail and forgot to wrap it up. What we can't figure out is where they put the stamp on the molasses. The fourth Sunday in May is always a "big" day at Salem church, in Oconee near thePick ens line, but the crowd there last Sunday was comparatively small, owing to an epidemic of measles in the Salem section. Forest fires during the past week have caused much dam age in the northern part of the county. Probably the heaviest losers are Mrs. Boggs and the z Carolina Timber Co. People ( should be very careful not ' to set anything on fire in woods. Quinton, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Porter, who has been seri- I ously ill, is improving much to the joy of the family and their many friends. Miss May Hol- a den, a trained nurse who has e been in attendance upon Quin- E ton, is now nursing Mrs. Bettie Hendricks, who is quiet sick. The Pickens township inter- 1 denominational singing conven- i tion met with Secona Baptist i church last Sunday afternoon. There was a large crowd pres ent and some splendid singing, I conducted by different leaders. t There was not any business of importance at this meeting. I The next meeting will be with the Pickens Mill Baptist church, I the second Sunday in June at two o'clock p. m. The hearts of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ashmore were made glad last week when, for the~ 1first time in twenty-one years, they had all of their children with them at the same time.' IThe childr'en here are: Sam J., a railroad man in Texas, who had not been here bef9re in four years; I. R., of Lisbon. Fla.; Mrs. D. J. Carter, of Chicago;1 ,Mrs, V. L. Loehr, of Spartan burg; Miss Maude, a trained nurse of Atlanta, and Miss Vesta. Cliaud Redmond, formerly of this county, died at his home in Charleston Friday and his body 3 was brought to Easley Sunday and buried in the cemetery there, funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. D. Holler. He was a . son of John E. Redmond, for- ~ merly a writing school teacher E and well known in this county. C When his mother died Claud ' was sent to an orphanage, from 1 where he went to Charleston and was doing well. He was only sick a few days before his death. c He was 21 years old and was a 3 nephew of Mrs. F. A. Finley of 'J Easley. What cames ne'ar being a seri- '1 ous accident happened m front e of Mr. Frank Robinson's resi- a dence in Pickens Monday morn- i ing when a mule being driven a by Hovey and Colie Seaborn be- v came frightened at Dr. Valley's automobile. Just as the auto mobile and the buggy were about lI to pass the mule jumped direct- v ly in front of the car, and in v order to avert a collision with the e mule and probably serious in- o jury to the boys, Dr. Valley s steered his car directly into a I fence, tearing down the fence i: for quite a distance and greatly c damaging the' car. The mule s turned the buggy over, throwing Hovey out and catching Colie under the buggy top, both re ceiving sliight scratches and bruises. Jumping up, Hovey outran the mule, which had broken loose from the buggy, and caught it. Dr. Valley was uninjured. Shoes and Oxfords We have just received from Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co., of St. Louis, one of the most com plete line of Men's, Ladies' and Children's Oxfords w e have ever shown. We shall be glad to show you our line, whether you want -or not. Am Gentlemen Oxfords Am$3.50 and $5.00 American L Oxfords $3.00 and $3.50 Crai Bros. Co. TRY A At Our Soi You will find it espec ing. We give close we serve. If you nice, something that Hires Root Beer just keg. We think our Ice Cre be made. PICKENS DR] The Re, J. N. HAUV ..Local and Mr. Wade O'Dell of Liberty, vas here Friday. Eugene Yongue has accepted position as stenographer for arey & Carey, lawyers. Miss Nellie Grandy entertain d the high school track team at ier home Monday night. The veterrns of the county re urged to be present on June , that will be their day in Pick-! ns. B. P. Powell, a prominent and vell-known citizen of Libeity, vas at the county seat on busi iess Monday. Pickens needs a street sprink er just now, and it would be no rouble to find a driver for the vater wagon here. Mr. and Mrs. Wade O'Dell of Aberty, have returned from a isit to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Par ons in Lisbon, Fla. Messrs. Sam and Rufe Ash aore, C. L. Cureton and R.I 3arle Lewis are in the northern1 art of the county on a fishing' rip. _ _ A report from Anderson says hat Julius E. Boggs will be in he race this summer for the' lace of attorney general of! ~outh Carolina. The ladies never fail to meet xpectations. Come June 3, if ou are .a veteran or widow or rife, and let us make this the est reunion of all. Paul Boggs. of Waycross,Ga., i apendin. a few days in Pick-I ns county with his mother and ther relatives. He is now con ected with a large drug estab shment in Waycross. The commencement exercises f the Pickens school will begin ednesday .night, May 28. 'he lower grades will give an ntertainment Wednesday night 'hursday night there will ,be ercises, and Friday night the raduation exercises will take lace and there will also be an ddress by Dr. Carlisle of Green ille. Mr. 0. P. Field, whose health as been bad for quite awhile, ras carried to Greenville last eek and an operation perform d on him. Tho his condition ras serious the operation was ccessful and reports from his edside Tuesday are encourag g. His numerous friends sin erely hope he may regain his ~ood health. At a recent meeting of the ickens school trustees Prof.W. . Melton, of Cross Anchor, S. ., was elected principal in place f Prof. Ballentine, resigned, nd Miss Elizabeth DuBose, of Jamden, was elected high school eacher in place of Miss McDon ld, who was re-elected but de ~lined. All the other teachers ere re-elected. They are Miss s Kate Ballard, Ellen Ander on, Nellie Grandy and Belle ongue. ~You can 1 KEO WEE I Phtone 24 DR NK Fa Fountain ially good and pleas attention to the drinks want something very s very healthful, drink as it comes out of the am is as good as can JG COMPANY, :al Store up, Propritor Personal.. There cannot be many mor reunion when the old soldier can be on hand. Let the citizens respond to th invitation of the U. D. C. give in another column. M J.H. Stevenson of South Geor via, is visiting his brother, R. R Stevenson, in Pickens. A. B. Taylor is in North Caro lina on business connected wit] the Cullowhee copper mine. Mrs. T. F. Gall of North Car olina, visited her brother, J. W Garrett and family, in Pickens John Christopher and Charli Robinson of Greenville spen Sunday with their parents i Pickens. Miss Norma Griffin, who ha been teaching school at .Norris has returned to her home i Pickens for the summer. In spite of the exceedingl' dry weather, a great deal o corn in this county has beel worked over the second time. If you are a vetetan, be suri to come to Pickens 'June 3 That is your day. The ladies will see that you are entertain ed. We learn that Mr. "Pete' Price, one of the best knowi men in the county, is in failing health at his home above Pick ens. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hallum of near Liberty, passed througi Pickens this week on their wa3 to visit Mrs. N. S. Moseley,nea: Holly Springs. The friends of Mrs. B. E Grandy will be glad to knov that she is rapidly improving ir health, after being sick witi fever for some time. T wo more school districts ii Pickens county will vote 01 levying a special tax June 20 Gates will vote on levying four mill special tax and Martii will vote on levying one mill. The little folks greatly enjoy ed aparty at the home of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Ashmore on afternoon~ last week. This home is famous among th young people as a place to hav a -nice time. Svaney Bruce, who graduate< from DavidsonCollege last weeb has returned to his home here t spend the summer. Two of hi classmates, A.. S. Tompkins c Cheraw and Joe Mack of Ai lanta, accompanied him horn and spent several days as hi guests here. J. J. Wakelin of Mt1inta.wa visiting relatives and friends a Liberty last week. Mr. Wak< lin formerly lived at Libert and is well known and like there. At present he is makin his home with his son-in-las Roberty Crenshaw, an enginee in Atlanta. blow about our splendid Soda, for you never tasted a nicer, purer, or more refreshing drink in your life. It is good at all seasons of the year, Sgood for young and old alike, and warranted pure in its every comn ponent part. Here are all the popular flavors, and you can have any, sweetened to suit your par ticular taste. We charge but Five cents a glass. 'HA MACY Announcements For House of Representatives The friends of JAMES P. CAREY, JR., hereby announce him as a caudidate for member of the House of Representa tives from Pickens county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters in the primary election. * For Auditor I hereby announce myself as a candi date for Auditor of Pickens county, subject to the action of the-Democratic voters in the primary election. ' HENRY A. TOwNES. For Treasurer At the solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of 'Pickens county, subject to the action of the voters in the Democratic primary election. BENNETT H. POWERS. For Supervisor The many friends of the Hon. E. F. LOOPER hereby announce him as a can didate for the office of County Supervi sor, subject to the rules of the Demo v cratic party in the primary election. At the solicitation of friends I offer myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Supervisor of Pickens v county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. JAMES B. CRIGu. 9 For County Commissioner The many friends of W. S. PARSONS, of Liberty, announce him as a candi date forCommissioner of PickensCounty, y subject to the choice of the Democratic voteri in the coming primary election. 9 At the earnest solicitation of friends, S I offer myself as a candidate for re election to the office of Couuty Commis sioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. - G. W. BOWEN. I For-Coroner At the eainest solicitation ot friends I offer myself as a candidate for Coroner - of Pickens county, subject to the choice of the Democratic voters in the coming primary election. J. R. BURGESS. SPEIALNOTICES Don't forget to drink Hires Root Beer just as it comes out of the keg, at the ickens Drug Company's Soda Fountain. Only 5 cents-large glass. Lost-Last week, between T. A. Kel ly's residence and Pickens, a lady's y brown coat. Finder will please leave at The Sentinel office. 1 Just received, a shipment of the finest Pianos ever hrought to Pickens. For musical instruments of any kind, callon Trammell's Musical Palace. FARMERS: Call on or write G. A. 1 Ellis for the best hay press in the world for the money, $20. Sample at Gar rett's shop, Pickens, S. C. For Sale-118 acres one mile east of Sentral on Greenville road; 70 acres under cultivation; 40 acres original forest; tenant houses. Eor terms apply to D. E. Earle, Agricultural Depart ment, Washington, D. C. . 3 SWhen you are in Liberty come and and see me. Oats, hay, shorts, sugar, coffee-in fact, anything. L. B. O'Dell, wholesale and retail grocer. We take orders for engravedwedding invitations, announcements, school an nouncements, cards, and engraved work of all kinds. Work of, the highest quality. Th4 Pickens Sentinel.. SWhen you come to town, bring your - corn. I will give you your meal in five minutes and guarantee to give satisfac tion. L. B. O'Dell, wholesale and re tail grocer, Liberty, S. C. I want to buy two or three dozen cat tie between the ages of one and three years, and a few mule colts. R. A. SHester, Liberty, S. C, R. 3. '48tf Lost, Strayed or Stolen-1,000 bush els of peas. If found, carry to L. B. O'Dell's wholesale and retail store at Liberty,and get highest prices for them. t This week it is cut prices on hoes, plows and sweeps. Coffee 7 pounds, suga 20 pounds, rice 20 pounds for $1. Tobacco 7e plug. .Don't forget.the fiour. For, it pays to see T. D. Harnis, the price cutter. 'Notice to Debtors and Creditors All persons holding claims against the estate of S. Andrew Parsons, deceased, Swill present the same, itemized and sworn to, to the undersigned for pay ment on or before the 25th day of June, 1914, or be barred. And all persons in - debted to said estate will make pay .ment by said date to M. ALMA PARSONS, 5 Administratrix. B- Notice. The State of South Carolina, County of Pickens. Whereas, a petition from the free holders and electors of Gates School District Number 22 has been filed with ,the County Board of Education asking o that an election be held to determine whether or not an additional special levy of four mills shall be levied on said dis trict for school purposes. STherefore, it is ordered that the trus e tees of the above-named district do hold san election in said district on the 20th sday of June, 1914, at the school house. The trustees are hereby appointed man agers, the election to be conducted in accordance with section 1742 of the gen era statutes. tBy order of the County Board of Ed - ucation. R. T. HA.LLUM, vtd Secy. and Chairman. Notice. ,The State of South Carolina, r County of Pickens. - Whereas, a petition from the free holders and electors of Martin School .District Number 41 has been filed with the County Board of Education asking that an election be held to determine Swhether or not an additional special levy .of one mill shall be levied on said dis -trict for school purposes. * Therefore, it is ordered that the trus *tees of the above-named district do hold -an election in said distsict on the 20th * day of June, 1914, at the school house. The trustees are hereby appointed man -agers, the election to be conducted in *accordance with section 1742 of the gen eral statutes. SBy order of the County Board of Ed ueation. R. T. HALLUM. td Secy. and Chairman. SNotice to Ministers of Pickens Co. SInasmuch as it has been as certained that a goodly number omiiters will not be able to attend the )next meeting of the Pickens County Ministerial Un ion, it been thought best to omit th meeting on the first Monday in June. The next Lmeeting is therefore called to metin he Presbyterian church atPt the first Monday (the 6th) of uly. SPECIAL BARGAINS AT TH EBI STORE + We are still closing out our DEy & Goods, Shoes Notions, Clothing+, + Millinery, etc., and we are offer ing some special values in L + Queen Quality Oxfords and Crossett Oxfords.'. Almost an + shape or leather to select from. + We are giving a substantial cu + on these well known makes of + Oxfords. + MILLINERY.' We are closing out this depart ment and you can buy a iice hat for less than one-half the regul .price. It will pay you to visit the Big Store before you make your Spring purchases. Heath-Bruce-Moro Com pany + Pickens, - - So. Car. IJ.J.GANTT&CO.,Liberty,S.C C tDEALERS IN ~Furniture, Stoves and House Furnishing Have changed their location to the Skelton Building, second door from the Postoffice. Mr. Gantt says: "I am stii c + the square, giving everybody a square deat. I have a splendid ? line of Furniture, Organs, and famous Jacob Doll & Sonst - e.Pianos that you should see before buying2" PIEDMONT * SHOES FOR MEN "Best for all walks of Life' Easy mind and easy feet are co-partners in the big business of life. Big things are seldom/ done in a pinch. Equip your self for success. Life's race ' A goes to the foot-fitted, not the fleet-footed. The man who w -ars Piedment Shoes is foot fitted, He stands squarely,. walks briskly and has the smile that wins. His shoes are right from every point of view-fit, style, quality. PIEDMONT SHOE CO. Greenville's Big Shoe Store SON Tn "Where the Big Shoe Hangs Out" COME TOI The Royal DV A Beautiful Clean . TiRoofing and H ESTAURANT souria Good Things to Eat. Electric Sign . Washington Street, nea~ r eMa n v Greenville, S. C Try An Advertisemii