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OFFICEALPAPENTHEP CE SS NIEY I P*1(. . s4,N Established 1871 --Volume 47 PICKIENS, 8. C., JU"NE 11 *- Nube 7 Federal Court Will Be Held in Pickens A special term of Federal court will be h4eld in Pickena, beginning August 6, for the purpose of settling litigation proceedings in connection with the con fiscation by the United States of moun tain lands in Oconee county for a forest reserve. 'Phis will be the first term of Federal court ever held here and the people are naturally quite interested in it. Judge Josegh-T. Johnson will pre side and a full panel of petit jurors has been drawn. There will be no grand jury and only civil cases will be tried. We understand that Col. C. L. Cure ton is mainly responsible for Pickens getting the special .term, showing the officials that we have the finest climate in the state, the coolest court house, good people and other facilities neces sary to make the sojourn of court at taches, witnesses, etc., here a most pleasant one during August. It is not kPown how long the court will be in session. The following petit jurors have been drawn to serve at this special term of court: C. E. Harper, Honea Path. Alonzo Bedenbaugh, Prosperity. W. T. Freeman, Pickens R. F. D. No.2. Prue Hickman, Starr. J. T. Loftia, Taylor, R.F.D. No. 2. Ben Stockhani, .Prosperity. W. T. Henderson, Greenville. IJovey G. Barton, Tigerville. L. H. Payne. Anderson. J. D. Glass, Edgemoor. Clyde Green, Belton. L. McFadden, Fort Lawn. J. Wells, Whitestone. J. T. Collins, Chester. A. S. Pant, Belton. S. V. Aycock, Sharon, R.,F.D. No. 2. J. N. McGill, Hickory Grove. - J. C. Bogge, Liberty. C. P. Singley, Prosperity. W. L. Stewart, XWelford. Homer Groce, Welford, R.F.D. W. E Henderson, Verdry. W. A. Haas, Gaffney. John V. Watts, Laurens, R.F.D. M. W. Wilson, Whitmire, R.F.D. Dero Barton, Tigerville, R.F.D. R. L. Tapp, Greer, R. F. D. No. 2. Dave Reece, Greer, R..F. D. No. 3. P. C. Mitchell, Saluda, R..F. D. P. M. Pitts, Reno. M. W. Brown, Pacolet. .1. T. Foster, Whitestone. J. W. White, Chester, R.F.D. No. 3. D. S. Taylor, Anderson. J. M. Sloan, Pacolet. John A. Austin, Anderson. E. Loyden Brooks. Ninety-Six. J. P. Williams, Rock Ifill. W. H. Ashmore Dead W. H. Ashmore died at bis home in Fickens last W.ednesday, June 13. He had been confined to his bed about two t - weeks 'from a complication ofdiseases. Funeral services\vere conducted-by Rev. E. T. Hodges and Rev. .1. C. Bailey in the-Grece Methodist church Thurtlay and the body was~ laid to rest -in the Pickens cemetery. Mr. Ashiniore wa~s one of our pioneer ci-tizens. He was born in Greenville county August 16, 1848, and moved to Pickens in 1871. In November, t869, he was married to Miss Laura Elired of AM~derson county, and she preceded nimn to the grave about nine months. The deceased was a Confederate veteran, having served thru the last two years of the war. He was a consistent mem ber of the Methodist, church, was a * .Mason and was buried with Masonic honors. Mr. Ashmore was one of our best known citizens and for many years con ducted a blacksmith shop here, lie was a quiet man, who 'attended to his own affairs and had many true friends, who will greatly miss him. But not for him to our tears! Rather let us crown his ,grave with garlands; few of us will d. iye as long and well, and fewer yet will the Angel of Death greet with such a loving touch.' The deceased is survived by six chil dren, all of whom were at his bedside #when the end came. They are as fol elows: Mrs. D. J. Carter, of Chicago, SIll,,; S. J. Ashmore, of Wichita Falls, Texcas; Miss Maude Ashmore, of At. lanta; J1. R. Ashmore, of Eustis, Fla.; SMrs. V. L,. Loehr, of -Manchester, Ga.; 4and Miss Vesta Ashmore, of Pickens. 4He lis also survived by one brother, Rtey 'Ashjnore, and one sister, Mrs. 'Queen' Henderson, both of Greenville \county, ____ -If it's.Oxfords you need, see our line saeprices as last season, large ' tockifor children and Misses from $1 00 tto$2,60, Queen Quality & Zeigr for C~ adlid rm $3.00 to $4.60, Walk-Over So infrothi $3.60 to $7.00. -Polger, k~4hrnley &Co4 Garrett-Stancel Married, at the home of the bride's parents, near Six Mile, on Sunday, June 10, at 11 o'clock a. m., Miss Pearle Gar rett and Rev. Jackson Stancel. The g'oom is a son of Mr., and Mrs. Stancel of near Easley and is a preacher of abil ity and has a future of bright promise. r'ha bride is a charming young lady, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Garrett. Rev. C. B. Atkinson performedthe cer 3mony. The young couple will make their home near Easley. They have the good wishes of many friends. Curtis-Atkinson A very pretty wedding took place at the bride's home in Six Mile Sunday ifternoon, June 10, at 3 o'clock, when Miss Lola Curtis became the bride of Rev. Charles Atkinson, the writer of Iciating. The bride was attended by Miss Irene Bolding as bridesmaid and Mr. Sargent 3riffin was best man. The bride is one of Six Mile's most Attractive young ladies, and is the laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cur tis. Mr. Atkinson is a graduate of Six Mile Academy and is a young minister >f promise. The large number present ittested the popularity of the young :ouple. Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson left Sunday ifternoon for a brief honeymoon. S.E.G. Childress-Clyde Among one of the most notable events vhich has occurred in the Keowee sec ion recently, and one whose interest 'caches beyond local limits, was the >eautiful home wedding of Miss Bertha bila Childress and Rev. W. Edgar 3lyde, which was solemnized .June 3 at the home of the bride's parents in the Wresence of a few friends of the bride, 3ridegroom and their immediate rel itives. The home was tastefully deco 'ated, the color scheme of green and wvhite being carried out. Promptly at l.30 o'clock, to the sweet strains df [iudovic's wedding march, played by kiiss Jessie Alexander, the parson en tered the room, followed by the bride ind bridegroom. Then came the bridal party, consisting of Mr. Ralph Gilstrap icting as best man, with Miss Hixie Mlexander as maid of honor, Mr. Ray 'hildress and Miss Bessie Alexander. Phen came the ceremony, which was )erformed by Rev. Fulton S, Childress, )rother of the bride, in a very beautiful md impressive manner. Miss Childress' exquisite bridal gown vas of white silk chiffon over pink satin vith white silk gloves to match, and ter maid of honor wore a beautiful dress >f corn-colored taffeta silk. Immediately after the ceremony the ruests were invited into the dining-hall, where a bountiful repast was served in hree courses. Mr. Clyde is the second soi of Mr. mnd Mrs. Tom Clyde of Greenville, a roung man of sterling character, a min ster of the gospel, and his influence in he various activities of his spiritual and educational work is widely felt. He is student of Furman University and vill begin his third year in that institu :ion in September. Mrs. Clyde, as Miss Chik/lress, is the mly daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. C)hildress and a young lady of a ovable disposition and many capabili ;ies. She was a member of' the 1916 tradpiating class of the G.W.C. and has :aught sehcol since her graduation. The popularity of the couple was ihown by the number of valuable and iseful presents received. After their ioneymoon to the southern part of the itate Mr'. and Mrs. Clyde- will be at iome to their many friends in Green rille, S, C, Oolenoy Oolenoy, June 18.--Mrs. A.C. Suther and leaves today for Rock Hill, where ahe'will take a short course at the 3tate teachers' summer' secool at WVin throp college.* Mrs. Jesse Morris of Pickens is spend ng some tinye with her' mother, Mrs. W. F. Hlendrix. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Crenshaw visited Lheir daughter, Mrs. C. WV. Smith of Liberty Sunday.* Prue Hendrix and sister, Miss Cleo, attended preaching at Friendship Sun :lay. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Edens, Jr., were recent visitors at the home of the lat ter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. F. R1. Mc llanahan of near Liberty. Misses Frances and Grace Mauldin of I~saly were guests at the Southerlandj kome S3unday., Messrs, Doyle Looper of Greenville, 1rnest tooper of Dacusyille and Vaughn Inabinet of Pipkens were here Sunday. Rev. J. T. Manna Write. Editor Pickens Sentinel': Having on the fou-th Sunday com pleted the list of eleven app6intments in Pickens arranged, for us by Rev. D. Wj Hiott, with the co-operation of churches and pastors concerned, I wish to give your readers some impressions of that delightful season of Christian service and fellowship. On the first Sunday in May I- filled appointments on the fields of two pas tors, brethren J. L. Willis and Charles Atkinson. They and their people re ceived us cordially. That night we were entertained in the home of Brother and Sister Willis of Cateechee. Norris Baptist church and community are dear to our memory. We became acquainted with them in 1910, when we were with them and Pastor Hiott in a meeting. The friendship begun then has increased with the passing years; and it was good once again to worship Is God Your Frh His Home. i ATCI the I on Sun1idi really the CONSIS'l than with You woul AND AL ilg ChuriIel A MAI NOT GO % EXPRESS TO CHUR THAT MAY BE TRUE. BUT THE COMMUNITY IN WHICHHE LIV AND GOD FEARING SHOWS TH, WANTS TO ENJOY THE RESP THERE MAY BE SOME HYPOCf EXAGGERATION TO STATE TI CHURCHGOERS ARE HONEST, There is something basically fessing a belief in a Supreme Bt tl Church affords to WOHISHi I u have a dear friend and vot droppimg in to see him, you woiuld 1NG THE SINCEITY of vor Do von wish God to DO I UT want to LOSE I.M AS A Fl his'hiouse AT LEAST ONCIE A Show that you are 'sincere ir TO CHUICH next Sundar. THE\ 00 TO CIu:1 i I "FISK(" on you antee that you F dollar-for-dollar I possible to buy. more tHan Fiskt for something 'th SGuy M of Visit to Pickens Co. with them on the first Sunday morning. But, as is usual after a lapse of a year between our visits to churches, we sadly missed some dear friends who were present a year ago. I refer to Brother and Sister J. C. Garrett, whose home was the first we visited in 1910. We are confident, however, that for t'hem the change is far better- and so we press on, expecting to meet them some sweet day. While at Norris we met the prin cipal of the school, Prof. Kirby. It was a great pleasure to be with him and his family in their hoine.v. At 3 p. n. on samei day 1 preached for Bro. Charles Atkinson at Camp Creek. We found them in the midst of an in spiring all-day singing. The crowd was large and the spirit of the singing and of the other service was fine. This was our first visit there, but we hope to be with them again some time. The third appointment was with Pas and? Then Visit lo to Church. on Jine of people entering c hur ch y. Isn't it a fact that they are worth while people in the eoimi If you are at business man, doni't r dealing with a man who is a 'ENT CIUICI 100ElI rather a man wh o never goes to chuirebi ?! (il't hesitate to INV[TI'E ANY L OF TimsiESE JEOPLE enter I to 'your hom1e. 4 WHO GOES TO CHURCH CAN VRONG VERY LONG. A COMMON ION IS THAT SOME PEOPLE GO CH TO KEEP UP APPEARANCES. FACT THAT A MAN WANTS THE ES TO THINK THAT HE 18 GOOD AT HE WANTS TO BE GOOD. HE ECT OF HIS FELLOWS. WHILE tITES IN THE CHURCH, IT IS NO iAT THE GREAT MAJO-RITY OF UPRIGHT CITIZENS. wrong with a Imani who, while pro iig, ifails to take the opportunity [P THAT SUPREME BEING. i pass his house every day without not bl-iime Ihat man for DOUBT r friendship. YOUR FRIENDSIllP? Do you ENJ). If you1 don't, drop into your belI ief in God by GOING "VERY SUNDAY. 2 r tire is a guar ave the greatest value that it is When you pay prices you pay at doesn't exist. Ires For Sale By c~all, Pickens amensma .na. tor Willis at Catecchee. They had just closed a great meeting, in which many souls were saved; and it was good for us to share with them the spirit of re vival still manifest in the service. The writer. spoke more especially to the young converts, urging them to stand firm in their Christian faith. Surely the Lord is blessing Brother and Sister Willis and their people. On the second Sunday we visited two of Pastor T. E. Durham's churches Alice Mill in the morning and Smith Grove in the afternoon. It was a joy to have the pastor with us at both ser vices. The people of Alice Mill are not strangers to us, -as we were with them in a meeting two years ago during Bi-o. Hiott's pastorate. Then they wor shipped in a comfortable hall, but now they worship in a beautiful church building erected by the mill company for all the churches. Smith Grove also has a new house of worship, and we understand that it is a very harmonious body. This was our first visit there, but we trust it will not be the last. From Smith Grove we went to Pick ens Mill church, where at the evening hour we addressed a packed house on "The Divine Sacrifice." We regret that it was impossible for us to meet their pastor, Brother Field, of whom we heard many good things said. We were entertained in the home of Deacon "Dock" Parsons. - Third Sunday was a good day. The weather was ideal, congregations were large and the spirit of the services good. In the morning we were with Pastor C. R. Abercrombie at Mountain View. The song service was inspiring. It wAs a real spirital meeting, and there were many tear-dimmed eyes during the service. In the afternoog Pastor Aber crombie and several other friends from Mountain View accompanied us to Se cona church. By special invitation of those in charge of the music, Prof. R. M. Bolding led the choir in a delightful song service. We are just beginning t( know these good people, this being ou second visit there. Their kindly recep tiou of us and their kind words cheer u along the way. One good brother in sister invited us to come up when tire and just rest a week. We certainl a ppreciate such thoughtfulness and hop some time we can accept their invita tion. The evening service was held at Pick ens church. At the conclusion of th< sermon on "The Closed Door," and it response to an invitation for seekers, quite a number came forward for prayer. While in Pickens we were entertained by Major and Mrs. Stewart, and our stay with them was most pleasant. On Friday before the fourth Sunday we visited the home of our former )as tor and good friend, Brother D. W. H1iott. I hardly need add that this was greatly enjoyed. Brother Iliott was pastor of my parents at Neal's Creek church, Saluda association, when I was quite small. The last two appointments of the month were at Cross Roads in the morn ing and at Georges Creek in the after noon. At the former church we wvere with old friends, having assistedl Bro. 'HIiott there in a meeting. It was good] to renew old associations. Brother B. N. Glazener and wife ac companied us to Georges Creek. TIhis was our first meeting with the saints there, but the impression made upon us was lasting, and we hope to be with them again in the'future. In conclusion we wvish to thank all who in any way added to the success of the meetings and to exp~ress the prayer that the seedl sowing may growv and bring forth some fruit, and that all wvith whom we have met may some dlay meet to part no more. We thank The Sentinel for the space it has given weekly for the annifouneeC menit of the appointments. ilclton, June 2, 1917. Pickens Produce Miafket 11'o recteil weePkly b~y FI'!' A,. TIiim y .A :3~ . Cotton, pound . - - . ..25 Corn, bushel .2.00 lUeas, bushel -2.50 Cane seed, bushel 2.00 Hams, pound.- .27.' Eggs, dozen-....30. Butter, pound . .25 Hens, pound . .12 Fryers, .pound .20 Honey, pound--- ....-----Inc Rev. John T. Mlann will preach the fourth Sunday in June at the following churches: Concord at 11 o'clock; Six Mile at 3 p. in., and at Praters at 8 p. m. Prof. R. M. Bolding will also be present at each meeting and lead the singing. All singers are especially In vited to attend nn, bring thei. book.. Report on Shortage In Treasurer's Offiee Believing that the People of Pickens county shquld know the facts in the case, we are printing below the report of W. W. Bradley, who recently ex amined the books of the county treas urer and found a discrepancy in that office. The report, which is self-ex planatory, follows: To Hon. 0. K. LaRoque, State Bank Examiner: Sir-Complying with the request of the grand jury of Pickens county, by your direction, I have made an audit of the books, accounts and vouchers of the treasurer's office of said county, to gether with the other county officos contributory thereto, covering a period. beginning July 1, 1916, the date of the last settlement witnessed by the comp troller general, and closing May 7, 1917. No detailed audit was made of the various offices, except in so far as was necessary to account for all funds in which the county.or state was interested. 1 find that the clerk of court has turned over to the treasurer all fine. and licenses collected by him; that the probate judge has turned over all mar ringe lieise fees, according to law; that the superintendent of education has turned over and reported all funds which have come into his hands, and that the sheriff has properly accounted for the 1915 executions. It may be said to the credit of the sheriff, that he is one of the few sheriffs of the state who reports on all of his executions prior to the time of the annual settlement, and leaves nothing to be carried over in his hands. As the county treasurer's office is finally accountable for all public funds collected in the county, a detailed audit of this office was made, vhich is at tached hereto and made a part of this report. It will be noted from this statement that the cash of the county treasurer . appears to be short $4432.42. As off setting this, in part, the treasurer pre j sented tax receipts that he had held out 3 as an accommodation to certain taxpay ers, amounting to $179.10. While the e treasurer assumed responsibility fC'n - these items, in withholding theni from the sheriff's hands, it is my opinion that - if the property covered may still be found, he may yet issue his execution and collect these taxes. He presented items for postage bought for the treas u.ter's office and other county offices, covering a period of something more than a year. These, we believe, repre sent actual cash paid out, a total of $41.49, but of course this cannot be ad mitted as a voucher until passed by the county supervisor and his warrant issued therefor. lie presented due bills of individuals amounting to $123.60; his own personal due hills amniouning to $924.57. and a due bill of his assistant, W. A. Eden., for $1350.00, which Mr. Edens, stated was to take up sundry smaller due hills which he had from time to time placed in the drawer. Of coursec1 no credlit could be allowed f or the items abovec mentioned. The (following irregular credits were allowed: Accounts paid and hield, for wvhich the supervisor's wvarrants had not been obtained (mauoinly oflicers' salaries), $1171. 14i; amount paid for hoard of vital statistics for wvhich no warrant had been obtained, $35'7.00. The detailed statement followvs: Respectfully, W. \V. HRADxn.Y, Assistant State Bank [Ex'aminer. liere follows :a mass of figures which the piublie would not he interested in, but which is summed up in the follow-. ing reconciling blance:ilv ( ash halance, state ShO!t $ 714l.82 " county ' 20,806.86 " school ". 21,310.15 $42,3.8 Cahin bank as per~ certili entes...--- $36,211.7i. Accounts paid and held, for which vouchers have not lbeen obtained--.--... -1,171.75 l'aidl for board of vital statis I ies for which no voucher has been obatined--.---. -357.00 Cashl in office . --- -. - 99.96 Cheeks held for deposit . 59.58 ('ash short- -- - - 4,432.42 $12,331.88 At Golden Creek Church T1here wilibe a memorial service held. at Golden Creek 'church the fourth Sun day, June 24. Rev. T,. F. Nelson'will preach at 11 o'clock and the aftern~oon~ will be devoted to song service. he public is cordially invited to at service. Bring songbooks and' baskets. Keowvee Phar-macy. .." r