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10, 1914. - ~ ~ ce a Second Class M AGER is not responsible views of its corres pondents. WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS Not Much rne Left For Christ mas Buying Germans, kabibble! Cotton,cotton evervwhere,and not a cent o' cash. Howdy,Mr. Prosperity! Going to stop with us a spell? "Gonzales in. Revolt"-head line. Too much okra, Bob? Pretty Pickens peaches, be ware of bold, bald bachelnL o, Lester no easy em justice. Pay your debts and then do your Christmas shopping early. There is no chance for this war to end until some of the rulers begin to "totter." Better pay your taxes now. The longer you wait the more -the penalty will be. Tsng boouets is is easy. iywner brickbats so as not to ~ --~ure s a heavy role. aying bets on when the war niuropewii1end wilI niothasten liata much-to-be-desired ?vent. Anarmy officer predicts the ~enfthe war by June. But the prediction is from the British army. [Our army in Mexico brought Shome one million dollars in gold instead of that salute they went after. Sell a bale of cotton occasion ally, Mr. Farmer, and help the merchant who has stood by you so nobly. -- All of the armies in the Euro rean war are now well equipped with "strong positions" if with nothing else. It's a slow day for little old New York when she has no bar rel murder mystery to "baffie the police" with. All the generals in the big war say they are. pleased with the situation, and we guess the rest -of us willhave to-be. We've about wore 'em out ~>putting 'e~n on and taking 'em off again-sort of a Finnegan SFlannigan movement. Some people think, and others just think the think.-Ander -. son Mall. And still others have nothing to think with. SI;'s goodbye, "Boss" Croker! - e married an Indian maiden the other day, and henceforth will be a "squaw man." -One of the most impossible tures imaginable is one of a 11 boy turning a grindstone a smile on his face. eNew York Sun says that Penrose and Cannon should nand not heard. And 't we seen enough, also? had held one million ctton off the market up 'ving day. How eshas South Carolina Ihas been made to to send muffs to the Europe to keep their . Ours are at their usengaged in this v~rmental jurisdic than 60 per cent ine on the globe, exceeds half -etwo hemis -the whole Emironment Environment very often makes a man. If environment makes men, and there can be no doubt about that statement be ing true, and men make a com- - munity, and communities make counties, and counties make states, and states make a nation -then it follows that the good people of the state desiring the very best citizenship possiblewe should bend every energy of our being to place the best environ ment in reach; in fact, around t every home in the state as far as it is in our power to do so. To make clear our meaning, take a community where the schools have not been good, only a few months in the year, where the children grow up in illiter acy, the churces in the commu nity-if there be any-are about on a par with the schools, :gen erally morals are not as high as in communities where there are good schools and churches. If that be'true, and we believe it is, our duty is clear-the rem edy is to establish better schools and that will make better churches and hence we will have a better citizenship. Every true parent, whether educated or not, wants to leave his children with environments to make them better. We .are living for our children; therefore the things that are best for our children are the things we want to do. The hope of our state is better schools and a -higher sense of morals. The compulsory educa tion law must be passed and put into effect before we can hope to have the best results fiom our schools and the best churches, and as a result the best citizen-. ship. H. Some twenty - odd thousand boys, between 15 and 17 years of age, will go to the front in the German army next spring. More infant-ry. The Czar of Russia, at one fell swoop, made his one -hundred and fifty million subjects prohi bitionists in one -day. That's g dry with a vengeance. The Tar Heels are beginning to swell up, and they have good reason to, for the Hon. Wm. J. Bryan is going to address the legislature when it opens its ses sions in Raleigh next January. The war progresses. They have captured Emperor -Wil liam's coat. -Augusta Chron icds. So long as they leave his goat alone Bill won't complain. The Upper South Carolina con ference of the ;rethodist Episco pal church. Sou'h, will meet nre:tenin Spartanburz. Now. Bro. Booker. will you ?e aoori: In refusing or iegle!ir,: pay your debts, or part of them, is what breeds panics and makes business for the bankrupt court. Pay at least a part of what you owe. If the Czar of Russia, by sim ply issuing a ukase, can abolish intoxicating beverages .for his millions of subjects, how many ukases will it take to do away with the blind tigers in Pickens county. - Uncle Joe Cannon won't cut much of a figure in Washington now. He has had his wings clipped and the Democratic ma jority in the house will see to it that they stay clipped.. In a small town over the line in North Carolina last week the bank examiner went into the local bank by the front door and the defaulting cashier departed by the back door, leaving a note to the effect that he was short in his accounts. The tariff question is a closed incident, at least as far as the Democratic party is concerned. It will be given a fair trial, and if it proves to be good itwill re main as it is; but if it proves otherwise it will have to go. Our neighbor over the line in North Carolina, the Charlotte Observer, has made over its edi torial paece, having a column of paragraphs first, followed by the 'hot stuph," as Col. Al. Fair brother would say. It is an im provement to one of the very best North Carolina dailies. A dispatch from London by way of The Hague, via Petro grad, via Columbia, by wireless from Easley and Pumpkintown, says the rebellious forces have taken a police station at Ham manskraal, in the Transvaal, with heavyEnglish losses. That's our latest war news. In another part of The Senti nel is an article by the editor of the temperance department, and while it bears mostly on the liquor question, it will be found of much interest to those of our readers who are interested in the welfare of the youth of Pickens county in an educational way. The facts and figures are official and well worth the careful scru tiny of every citizen of Pickens county. CASTOR IA1 ror Iafants ana Chinaren. The Klai YoulHave Alwap Bought moennte o 81gnat~re of F-om e WC. T.U From week to week this column will be dei auspices-of the Woman's Christian Temperi invited. All articles intended for publicati department. EDITED BY MRS. Prohibit r Hh article in last week's issue of The Sentinel, by some unavoidable mishaD, did not ppear as written nor as the acts really show. I refer to hat part about the increase in axable wealth since 1905. Last veek a slip of the type had me ts saying: In 1905 the assessed axable property of the county Vas $3,963,730; this year (1914) t is $4,310,478, or an increase in iine years of $149,638 per year," vhereas it should have been as ollows: "In 1905 the assessed axable property in th? county vas $2,963,730; this year (1914) t is $4,310,478, or an increase in iine years of $1,346,748, or an iverage of $149,638 per year." rhis should be sufficient argu nent to all Doubting Thomases )n the question,as it shows trulv hat prohibition pays. Instead >f wealth being driven from the :ounty by voting out the rum hop it has steadily increased ind will continue to do so year by year. But here are some further Eacts which were not available [ast week. The books in the of ice of the superintendent of ed. acation will show that in 1905, he banner year for the dispen ary, the total funds from all ources for school purposes was 32,895.72. During the same year there were 5,279 children in he public schools of this county. In 1914, with nb dispensary Eund,the total amount for school purposes was $61,838.91, almost 100 per cent increase, and there were in the public schools of the ounty this year 6,630 children. But some will say that increased taxes account for the large reve aue, which, however, is not true. The levy for state and county purposes, including the leyy fox school purposes, is practically the same this year that it was in 905, except in some school dis ricts which have perhaps made xtra levies to lengthen their chool terms or build modern ouses. The true reason for the ncrease in revenue is the steady increase in wealth in the county. [t has often been said that the Piedmont section of South Caro lna is the garden spot of the Cross Roads News (Too late for last week.) Mrs. 3. B. Fendley visited hei sn, James B. Fendley,recently. Mr. Robert Glazener of Ros min. N. C., is visiting home oiks. Misses Sadie, Clovie and Ruby iooper yisited Mr. George J ulian Thanksgiving. Mr. R. R. Hill of Spencer, N. D., spent the week-end with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Freeman were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. f. B. Fendley recently. Misses Beulah and Marinda Disson were shopping in Green iille one day last week. Mr. Otis Williams was a wei. :ome visitor at Mr. and Mrs. Reorge Julian's recently. Messrs. Ernest Looper and Wylie Hill spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Martin Hunt of Dacus rille. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Hill of Easley spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Farmer. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Jones of Easley were guests of the for. mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jones, Thursday. Quite a number of the young people of Cross Roads attended the entertainment at Dacusville Thanksgiving night. The many friends of Mrs. B. H. Whitmire are glad to know she is fast improving after a se vere attack of typhoid feyer. The Sunday school at Cross Roads is progressing nicely. We also have a good prayer meeting on Wednesday nights. Prof. rain is a- good helper in the meeting. Six Mile News The public school began its session here last Monday. The school is being run in connection with the academy. Miss Brown, a member of the faculty of the academy, re turned last week from a visit tc home folks. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Casey are visiting their daughter. The good people of the Six Mile section enjoyed an ex cellent Thanksgiving commun ity day. The crowd gathered at the academy and several speeches were made by promi rent men of the community, fter which an excellent dinner was served. This was an ele ~ant old time country dinner, uch as only the good ladies of ;he Six Mile section know how :o serve, These gatherings are L reat thinig for a community. The people of Six Mile were lelightfully entertained at the chool auditorium Friday night >y a olay entitled "Cabbage ~atch," given by the faculty of he academy. A large crowd vas present. TEDDY. Trespass notices printed .'on loth for sale at this office. ~ COLUMN Woed to the cause of Temperance, under the Lnce Union. Contributions to this cause are on shorld be addressed to the editor of this C. E. ROBINSON on Pays world, and this county is in the center of that spot and is begin ning to blossom like the rose. Nor is this all. In 1905 there were only three graded schools in the county; now we have 18. In 1905 there were only two or three good school buildings in the county, Pickens, Easlev and Liberty; now we have a good building in almost every school district. Since 1905 approximate ly $40,000 to $50,000 has been spent in new buildings and im proving old ones. Some of the districts having new buildings since 1905 with the cost are here given, to-wit: Central, a new building costing.$10,000 Easley, addition to old building. 7,500 Dacusville, new building ------- 3,000 Tabor, new building.---------... 1,300 Oolenoy, new building-------- 1,400 Montvale, new building........-. 1,200 Roanoke, new building.-------- 1,500 Zion, new building-----------... 1,450 Flat Rock, new building------- 1,600 Ruhama, new building-------- 1,300 Martin, new building--------- 1,200 Mile Creek, new building------ 1,100 Ambler, new building------.. 600 Norris, new building.----------- 900 Besides these, many of the other districts have improved their buildings, and nearly all of them have been equipped with the latest improved patent desks, charts, maps, etc. So it will be seen that there is a good school in the reach of every child in the county and that this county is progressing and developing in school interests as fast as any county in the state with no dis pensary or liquor money. Sup pose, for argument sake, that taxes have increased some, is it not infinitely better that the people put their money. into the county treasury to go from there I into the heads of their children in brain building than for it to be put into a dispensary treasury or a barkeeper's pocket, where only a small part of it ever reaches the schools, but where it results in making drunkards, criminals and paupers? It is time South Carolina was shaking off this most cursed of all curses. The crusade against liquor should be so vigorous that in twelve months hence there would not be a drop of the vile stuff in our state. There will be no Tart if this thing keeps up The oostoffice named for the ex-president in Williamsburg county, this state, has been changed to Bryan, and Taft, New Mexico, has been re named Wilson. How's ThisE We offer One Hundred Dollars Fe ward for any case of Catarrh thai cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F.3J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, 0. Cheney for thls 15 years, and beli'ee hmprfectly honorble in al busines out any obligations made by his firrn. NATIONAL BANK OF CoMMERCE, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, cus surfaces ofuthe system boTestimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Eali'sFamily Pills for constipation. For High Class Glasses Fitted by skilled opto metrists. Eyes exam ined by specialists... Glasses made while you wait. . . Members oi Chamber of Commerce, and retund railroad fares The Globe Optical Company A. A. CO0M, President. A. H. SCH ADE, Secy. and Treas Consulting Opt omeftrists GREENVILLE, . . S. U. TAX COLLECTOR 74 YE ARS OLD Expected to Resign on Account of Feebleness - Gained Strength and Twenty-four Pounds by Taking Vinol. Corinth, Miss.: -"I am a city tax collector and seventy-four years of age. I was in a weak, run-down condition so that I became exhausted by every little exertion. My drug 'st told me about Vinol, and I decide to take it. In a week I noticed considerable improve ment; I continued its use and now I have gained twenty pounds in weight, and feel much stronger. I consider Vinol a fine tonic to create strength for old people."-J. A. PRncE, Corinth, Miss. As one grows .old their orgn act more slowly and less effectually than in youth, circulation is poor, te blood gets thin, the appetite poor and diges tion weak. Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic, is the ideal strengthener and body builder for old folks because it creates a rood, healthy, appetite, strengthens digestion, enriches the blood, improves circulation and in this natural manner builds up, strengthens and invigorates feeble, run-down, nerv ous and aged people, and if it does not do all we say, we will pay back your money. Pickens Drug Co., Pickens, S. C. -------------------------- 1ENS SXTH FAROLINA From Easley Route 1 (Too late for last week.) Corn shuckings are the order f the day in this part of the ,ountry. . On November 25th the good >eople of the Lenhardt section )ounded the Rev. E. V. Babb f Easley for his services during he protracted meeting. There is being a great deal of Yrain sown this fall on account >f the low price of cotton. Miss Mattie Holcombe and ittle brother. Richard, spent rhanksgiving e y e n in g with Mrs. S. C. Chapman. The Lenhardt school began its winter session last Monday with Miss Annie Erwin as teacher. LOST Boy. From Dacusville (Too late for last week.) Come to Dacusville if you wish to enjoy yourself. Misses Florence Sutherland, Bernice Hooker, Mr. Jack Suth erland and Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Hunt spent last Saturday and Sunday with Miss Dena Sutherland. They report a nice time. Mr. W. D. Sutherland and two sons, Ollis and Fulton, left for their new home in Sugar Valley, Ga., last week. Mr. James.McDaniel of Wash ington, D. C., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mc Daniel, of Dacusville. CARNATION. A Thanksgiving Reunion One of the most enjoyable oc casions it has ever been the pleasure of this scribe to attend was the Thanksgiving reunion held at the old home place of I. A. Durham, near Six Mile, which is now the residence of Mr. John Roe. The occasion was held in honor of Mrs. Roe, his mother, who is now in hei 83rd year.. Her heart was made glad on this occasion by the presence of her children, grand children and so many friends. The crowd began to gathei early and about 12 o'clock a table fifty feet long and five feel wide was placed in the hall ani on which the good ladies present began to spread good things eat able. Some were out hunting and the bell was rung, calling them to this good feast. Wher all were gathered, numbering 103 persons, Rev. B. C. Atkin. son offered thanks. After dinner a song service was held and Rev. Mr. Atkinsor made a short talk. Mr. James Durham made a fine talk or what a reunion means. He was followed by Rev. CharleE Atkinson,- who talked on the love of children toward theii fathers and mothers. Mr. Marchbanks acted as master of ceremonies and then made a short talk, which was enjoyed by all. After spending a most pleas. ant and profitable afternoon the crowd gathered around the sup per table and enjoyed a good supper. After all were through there was enough left for anoth er meal and the g'ood ladies di vided this, putting something in every basket. It was said by some of the oldest citizens of Pickens county that there was the greatest amount of good things to eat here that they had eyer seen in one place before, there being over 300 pounds of good things on the table. This occasion was greatly en joyed by all present and we hope some day to have another re union. ONE PREsENT. Pickens Man Southern Statesman The following clipping from~ the Greenwood Index relates a story about a widely read put credited to J. P. Carey of Pick ens. Whether he originated il or not, it is kno wf that he has originated many clever sayings, full of wisdom and wit and is always equal to the occasion: Many years ago at a banquel of the State Bar Association Hon. James P. Carey, promi nent lawyer of Pickens now once a Greenwood newspapel man, made a distinct hit in his response to a toast, further de tails are hazy, in which h< started off by saying, "You havE been feasting on turkey stuffei with sage; you will now feast on a sage stuffed with turkey,' or words somewhat similar This same thing, for the lack of a better word, appears in a current magazine under the head of wit and humor wortl: while, but no credit is giver other than it was said by a "Southern Statesman." T h i e fits Hon. James, all right, bul it is not sufficiently definite. What we want to know is, did he really say it first, or did he simply draw upon his treasure house of good stuff garnered here and there on that occasioni Card of Thanks Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to thank my friends and neighbors for sympathy and help given me dring the sickness of my wife and children; also in the death of my oldest son, Joel. I espec ially wish to thank the mem bers of Olive Camp W. 0. W. for such kind assistance. May God's richest blessings iest upon you all is my prayer. B. H. Whitmire. Trespass notices, printed on cloth, for sale at The Sentinel office. Folger, + Are offering for + stock of Dry Goc + Cloaks and heav3 4I A cold winter is pre ing weather we will hav + We are well supplie 4 wish to call your special + and boys, and our big st 4 There is not much u 4 knows that we carry th( The Gorman Shoe f< Co's. and Walk-Over Sh< carry. + See us for anything right, as well as quality. FOLGEF Clothing, Shoe +~ Sole Agents for Walk Ove + Machines, Iron King Stoves 4 Mitchell Automobiles. Here's something new. Some one has discovered oysters that are pink in color and, thinking they were dangerous, sought the advice of the government health department. The board says they are all right. And so the ladies can now go ahead and have their pink oyster suppers in the winter, the same as they have their pink teas in the good old summer time. E IT P E Main and Coffee 4 an e cannot emphasize women of Greenville and confused with the so-called 4 to this sale is A SPECIAI 4 certain numbers here and t 4are willing to part with the 4 hence Mr. Johnson was abi 4 ally half the cost of manuft 4 COME EARLY and SUITS A beautiful collection of ls SNew York designs and adapt oof Paris models, all reduce< six different prices. 4 Women's and Misses 6 4$12.50 to $15.00 values, spe 4 All wool Serge Suits,, Redii 4 styles (sizes 14 to 46) in navy, I brown and copen. 4 Women's and Misses E $20.00 values, special for sale...................... $1 4Exceptionally well made of good ity, all wool Serges and Gabard In navy, black and nigger brown. P Women's and Misses' S $24.75 to $27.50 values, spei Very stylish models, made of bl 4 cloths, poplins, serges, gabardine: 4 and fancy mixtures and novelty ings, fur, velvet and broad tail trm + Women's and Misses' S 4 $29.50, $32.50 and $35.00 val SSpecial for this sale ....$2 4 Ultra Smart Suits, made of b: cloths, gabardines, serges, poplirl 4 the popular navy, nigger brown, b 4 plum and Russian green colors. + Women's and Misses S + $37.50, $39.50, $42.50 and $4 4 values reduced to........$2 + Very fashionable models in pol 4 serges, gabardines and broadcl< In all the latest shades, includij + sian green, plum, r 4and na Womeri's and Misses' S1 $47.50, $5 .00 and and $55 va 4 reduced f r this sale....S Chic cha ig Suits, showing a 4 novelty tou hes, made of broadel 4 gabardines, res, poplins, in t navy, nmgge -rown, plum and Ri +green. Tho d December a large and complete + ds, Clothing, Overcoats, Coat Suits, - Shoes, at prices lower than they iave been for years. dicted, and now is the time to prepare for the freez e in December, January and February. I with a complete line in every department, and we attention to our extensive line of Clothing for men >ck of cloaks and coat suits for ladies and chl1dren. se mentioning our shoe department, for every one best lines in the country. )r women and children and the Endicott, Johnson e for men and boys are among the strong lines we you need, and you may rest assured that prices are Yours truly, THoRNLEY 00. , Hats and Gents' Furnishing Goods a Specialty r Shoes, Hawes Hats, Carhart OveraJew Home&wing Chase City and Babcock Buggie n ie Wagons an PICKENSBANK PICKENS, S. C. Capital-& Surplus $60,000 Interest Paid on Deposits J. McD. BRUCE, FRANK McFALL President Cashier AYS TO TRADE AT JOHNSON CO. St. GREENVILLE, S. C. to Jolinsonl's Now - F the importance of this sale too strongly, its timeliness4 on new Winter Merchandise will be of double interest to4 rrounding counties, and we hope this sale will not be Bargain Sale about town. A strong contributing factor , TRIP TO NEW YORK by our Mr. Johnson to replace4 ere. NeN York manufacturers hiave been hit hard and ir over stocked garments for ready cash at most any price, e to secure.Suits and Coats in many instances at practic ture. Garments which are now all included in this Sale. save money on your holiday shopping. Women's and Misses' Coats 4 The largest stock ever shown in Greenville. Prices in some instances barely cover cost of* material alone. ~ ~test $8.50 Coats Special $5.98. [5-in-] All Wool and 4 ions fancy mixtures, finished wit plush collars. . in 12.50 Coats Special $9.95. All Wool and Zebeline, Balmacaan styles, in navy and black only. [4.5-iT-] 4 $15.00 Coats Special $9.95. Coats bought especial .ly for this sale, made of extra good quality broad ~uits cloth, a rare bargain.$1.5 cial 249 and $27.50 Coats, Seilfor this Sale 41.5 The famous Fussman and Hoffman broadcloths, kt tull and half lined, all sizes, exceptional value.4 No jugling of prices here. Everything marked 4 uits in plain figures. 5( La Grecque Tailored Underwear at Greatly Reduced 2 - Prices. 1nes~ Not sho worn or soiled goods, but fresh desirable garments all carigthat satisfactr wear found in that well known make. Combiation sizes 32 to 4.4 uits Beautifully made of fine sheer Nainsook and Muslmn, elabo ia,rately trimmieci with dainty laces and ribbons, carefully finished 6.50) $1.50 to $1.69 values. Special---------------------------99 oad- $1 75 value, special-.------------------------------- $11 iand! $2 98 value, special.---------------------------------$15 4S suit- $3.98 v ue, special----..----------------------------- $ . nd. $4.98 vue, special-.---------------. e .$1.50 (Gowns, spcial,-'-------------------------------- -$0 t. A ae of tefine uait Muslin laces and embroidery trimmed. OliAreal good value at @.50 (sizes 32 to 46.) ies. $1.jb8 Gowns, secial----------------------------------5 3.95 / Fine qaiyNainsook, elaborately trimmed with very fine 1es and embroidery. oad- 2.98 Gowns, special-----------------------h 6 s, in Made of ver sheer Nainsook, beautifully trimmed wihlaces, lack, embroidery and ribns. 7eMuslin Gowns at----.---------------------.---------- 47 .(All sizes) high and long neck, good quality musin. -5 La Grecque Corsets Much Reduced. I 'he durabilit ad remarkable comfort of these Corsets need libs, nio itvduction. Why not buy one now at these savings: 's. $1.00 Oarset, special....----------------------------------79c us--$.0-- sespca----------------------------------------- $11 rown $2.50 Ceet, special---------------------------------- $1.4 $3.00 CoMaet, special-------------------------------- 1.750 $3.50 Crtspecial----------------------------------25 iits, $4.00 CJoiset, special-----------------------------------3.9 lues $5.00 Corset, special--------------- - 3 4g7r. $.0 all woo Skirts, spcal---------.-----------------19 -ig ieduetions on alBlack Skirts. Consisting in serges, pop LI the lin, Shud doths in plain and fancy tunic effects. oths, Women's Kid Gloves, $1.50 value, special--------------$1.00 lak Murosco Make) carefully fiihdand wel]I made of fine se ssi ected Lamb Skin. It is well to remember tlut these Gloves can- - not be bought at wholesale for a dollar today) ----------- ~:~- A AA~A AA I /