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'OFFICIAL PAPER H IK N E TN Lusrto rc SOf Pickens tounty Established 1871- Volume, 48 P'ICKENS. S. C., SEPTE'11+MBER 12, 1918Nu er1 Second Primary's Results "Different" In the second primary Tues day some offices were closely contested, and it may take the official count to decide who wins. With' all boxes heard from, with the exception :of Norris, the vote for county officers stands as follows: For State Senator Alexander--------------... 1267 Earle -----------------.. . .1143 Representative Finley -----------------1042 Leopard --------------... -1250 Supervisor Looper----------------1264 McKinney ---_ -.-_.....-----1280 County Commissioners Bates--------- --------1096 Finley --------------- --1430 Hendricks--------------.. . 1230 Lesley --.-.....------..1249 Coroner Beasley . ...---------------- 857 Mauldin---------------..1456 In the supervisor's race unofficial re turns have been received from all boxes in the county and McKinney seems to be elected by 16 votes. At 2 a. m. Wednesday morning par tial returns from every county in the state gives the following vote for the various stite offices: U. S. Senate, Short Term--Peeples, 20,114; Pollock, :35,013. Attorney General---Sapp. 22,736; Wolfe, 31,263. Railroad Commissioner' -Arnold, 30. 184; Richardson, 23,593. Commissioner of Agriculture -- Garri son, 24,644; H arris, 28,782. Comptroller General - Elmore, 14,484; Osborne, 21.392; Sunmersett, 12,398. From the returns now in it appears certain that the election of Pollock as U. S. senator for the short term is as sured. From presdht indications the lead Wolfe has over his opponent, Claude N. Sapp, can not be overcome, and that the Anderson man' will be nominated. The result of the other 9flices are in doubt, and there is the possibility of a third race between the candidates for Comptroller General, Osborne contest jng with one of the other opponents. Official Vote for Congress Co -ty Aiken Dominick Abbeville 827 791 Anderson .2595 3062 Greenwood 1262 1050 Newberry. 1196 1637 McCormick .. 455 329 Oconee........... 1543 1190 Pickens .-.-.------1288 1537 Totals---- ..-9166 9596 p ~James K. Lathemi Dead Mr. James K. Lathem, familiarly called "J. K." by those who knew him, died at his home near Mt. Carmel church, in the eastern part ot the county, on Thursday evening, Septem ber 6th, after an illness of less than a wek, from an attack of indigestion which developed into inflammation of the stomach. He was taken sick Sun day afternoon but was not considered in a serious condition until the day of his death, Mir. Lathem was a prominent citizen of the county. and was about 63 years of age. He was born and raised on the place where he died. He was a good Christian and a member of Carmel church. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Emma Lenhardt, and the follow ing children: B. D., Mrs. Viola Birock man of Greenville county, R. L., J. G. at Camp Jackson, Henry in France, Kay, Misses Alma and Nancy Jane, and two living brothers, L. 0. Lathem of Greenwood and G. W. L~athem of this county. The funeral was conducted at his home by Rev. R. P. Mitchell, pastor, and the body laid to rest in the family burying ground near his residence, at tended by a large concourse of sorrow ing friends and relatives. Truly a good man has gon ohsjs reward.ontohsut To the bereaved family we extend our heartfelt .xympathies in this their hour of sorrow. All the money you lend Uncle Sam when you buy W. S. S. is spent on -things for our snldiur. PICKENS CHAPTER RED CROSS NOTES The Pickens County Chapter has re ceived its first allotment from the Re clamation Bureau, of 1,000 cotton un dershirts and has accepted the (same, This reclamation work is a new one un dertaken by the Red Cross and is an important service which it can render the United States army. In this work, the workers are rendering an exalted service to our boys. Will all the branch es take note of this, and notify the Di rector of Woman's Work how many of these undershirts may be sent to them for mending? All work done by the Red Cross is to be completed within 30 days after receiving it. The Home Service work cannot be too strongly emphasized. Have you a loved one in the service to whom you would like the Red Cross lend a helping hand? Or perhaps you would like the friendly hand extended to you? If so, drop a card or see the chairman of the Home Service work. The Reunion branch has undertaken a beautiful bit of Home Service by sending the home papers to the boys who have gone out from their commun ity. This branch has just sent in a splendid box of hospital garments. The general organization of the Red Cross has asked that local chapters dis continue giving comfort kits. These are given the boys at the ports of em barkation, by the general Red Cross. A live Red Cross chapter in lower South Carolina has a box placed at all places where cotton is sold, and asks that the farmers give the price of one pound of cotton to the Red Cross. In this way a splendid sum is being realized for war relief work. Will not the pa triotic farmers of Pickens county ex press themselves and Jend a helping hand to the cause of humanity? Will every woman in Pickens county send in one fresh egg? Your, boy is probably "over there"--the husband and father may soon be. The Chapter has received a nice dec )ration from the Pickens Mill school. The children had a "hot bed" and real zed a nice sum from the sale of plants. Their gift is much appreciated. Easley has completed its quota of mrgical dressings 115 leather pads arid 1575 gauze wipes. This not only shows ap her splendid workers, but also in volves considerable expenditure in mon !y. Crosswell has sent in a fine box of iospital'garments and knitted articles. cross Roads is also "at the front" with ts quota of work completed in the same way which characterizes the work of the branches of the Picker: county hapters-- everything up to the stand ard. In Memoriamn In sad and loving memory of our dear sister, Gula Powers Mauldin, who de parted this life March 25, 1918; Dh, how hard we tried to save her, Prayers and tears were all in vain; [Happy angels came and took her From this world of toil and pain.: You are not forgotten, sister, Nor will you ever be; As long as life and memory lasts We will always think of thee, ["ew months have passed, our- hearts are sore; As time flies on we miss her mo're. H-er loving voice, her wvelcome face, No one can fill her vacant place. IForget her! No, we never will; We loved her then--we love her still: H~er memory is as fresh today As in the hour she passed away. We paused and breathed a prayer above( the sod And left her to rest with God. SISTn EVA. B. B. Gilstrap Dead .Just as we go to press, we learn with sorrow of the death of Mr. Benson 11 Gllstrap, a prominent citizen of the Bethlehem section of the county, who died at his home on the 10th instant, after an illness of three weeks, aged 69 years. He ic survived by his wife and several children, besidIes a host of rela tives andl friends to mourn 'his death. The funeral was held thme day following his death at Pickens View Methodist church. Try an adlvertisement 'm The Pickens Snntin'l. RECIS TRM 7 To all male persons who eighteenth birthday and shall ty-sixth birthday on or before by the President must registe (a) Persons who, prior to th the President, have registere< approved May 18, 1917, or un resolution of Congress appr called for service or not. Th< 12th 1918, 7 a. m. to 9 p. m. to Register. Chairman Local Bc Sept. 2, 1918. Kay Family Reunion The writer had the pleasure of at tending a family reunion at the resi dence of Mr. D. L. Kay on the 28th ult. About seventy-five of Mr. and Mrs. Kay's relatives and friends gath ered at their residence and after con versing for two or three hours the bas kets and boxes began to make their appearance and in a few minutes a table several feet long which had been prepared were loaded down with good things to eat. After everybody had got through a line was formed and Messrs. G. W. Gaillard and 0. H. Johnson, photographers, took a photo graph of the crowd. A few songs were then sung, after which the writer was requested to make a talk and responded. Mr. Kay is now in his seventy-first year and is hale and hearty while his better half is in her seventy-third year. Mrs. Kay has been in feeble health for some time--not able to do anything. Mr. Kay has been married twice. His first wife was Miss Mary Jane King of Anderson county, a near rela tive of the former "Big" Sheriff King of Anderson, while his second wife was Miss Robinson, a daughter of the late David Robinson of Anderson county and a sister of the late Mrp. Clayton Reid of this county. Mr. Kay's union has been blessed with nine children five by the first marriage and four by the last, all of whom were present ex cept one who lived in Texas. He has forty-seven grand and nineteen great grandchildren living. The following children were present: Mrs. James Moore of Five Forks, Mrs. Walker Barnett, Mrs. Frank Langston, all of Anderson county; Mrs. Tom Kelly, Mrs. B. P. and Mrs. L. 0. Smith, Messrs. Edgar and Perry Kay of Six Mile. Mr. Kay's brother, Mr. Chas. A. Kay of Westminster and one sister, Mrs. Ilenry Brooks of Anderson county, were also present. Mr. Kay cane from Anderson county and settled where he now lives twenty one years ago. He is+ an all around good man as well as a good farmer. If Anderson county has any more men like himi to spare she can send them to Pickens county, where a welcome invi tation awaits them. Rev. Charlie Atkinson has just closed a series of meetings at Pleasant Hill church and at Camp Creek church, the result of which was an addition of fifty-six members to the former chur-ch and twenty-one to the latter, fifty eight of wvhom wer-e baptized on sun-I (lay, the 1st inist., at the two churches. Bi-o. A tkinson has been preaching regu lar-ly for the past five weeks, ansi he tells us he has received 146 members into the churches where he has been preaching dur-ing five wveeks, and he has one more church to hold a week's meeting at this summer. The Lord is crowning Bro. Atkinson's work with success. May he live long to continue in the Lor-d's vineyard, is our prayer. Married, on Sunday, the 1st inst., about 2:30 p. in., Mr. W. HI. Scruggs to Miss Bessie Dodson, J. Alonzo Brown, N. P.. at the throttle. We extend con gratulations. We have been requested to ask the Auderson Tribune to please publish. B. Meeting at Baptist Church Ther-e will be meetings at the Pickens Baptist church, beginning Monday night. September 16, and continuing through Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs (lay nights. This will bring us up to Brother Comnpten's meeting. Every b)ody is invited to come and come pray ing that God will bless us. Song and prayer service will begin at 8:30, fast time and preaching wiki be imed(iately af ter I will ask( Brother Ben Field to h~lp in these meetings. Our Special Notice column is o:w of the most interesting pamrts~ of this Paper. VON NOTICE shall have attained their not have attained their for- di the day set for registration r. The only exceptions are: e day set for registration by 1! I under the terms of the act p der the terms of the public ' oved May 20, 1918, whether E a day for Registration, Sept. J Go to your nearest precinct L E. P. McCRAVEY, V lard Pickens County, S. C. V T C v Mrs. R. A. Bowen Dead F We are grieved this week to chronicle e the death of Pickens' best beloved wo man, Mrs. R. A. Bowen, who gently c fell asleep in Jesus just before the mid night hour of Sept. 4th age 6.1 years. She was a daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary Hammett Morgan of Dacus ville, and spent her girlhood in that section where she was always held in loving remembrance. She was married to Robert A. Bowen about 48 years ago and made her home in Pickens where I none knew her but to love. Her home and her church were her castles and in those she will be especially missed. A woman of superior intellectual endow ments, it was a privilege to be associa ted with and advised by her. Gentle, courteous, refined, she typified the r christian character of the sweetest type, and it is a pleasure to hear her extolled by her neighbors, who give her that "good name" that is better than riches. For several months her health had failed but with an energetic will that was unsurpassed, she was able to keep up until one week before her death. When the summons came she was ready and like a baby falling asleep she gently glided out into the "arms of .Jesus" where she was so prepared to go. The devotion of her husband and children was beautiful to behold and the heartfelt sympathy of hundreds of friends go [out to them in this sad hour. The surviving children left to comfort their father are Mrs. R. M. I-Hlden of Calhoun, Mrs. J. F. Banister of Liberty, C. M. Bowen of Central and Miss Florence Bowen of Plckens. James H. and B. A. Morgan s of Greenville are her brothers and Mrs. f F. .1. Grillin of Pickens and Mrs. J. N. Morgan of Central are sisters. 'Ihe 1; funeral was held at the home on Thurs- s day afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Hodges, where the service was sweet o and simple, and the interment followed s at the Pickens cemetery. Hester---Stallings S A marriage which was quite a sur prise to many friends in Pickens was that of Miss Pearl Hester to Mr. WV. L. Stallings, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents in Pickens last C Wednesday, September 4, the ceremo ny being performed by Rev. J. M. I Stewart, a former pastor of the bride. The bride is the youngest daughter a of Mr. andl Mr's. M. F. Hester of Pick- a: ens and is sn attractive and vivacious young lady of many charms. The groom is a boiler niaker at the South ern shops in Atlhnta and one of the bosses there. TIhe happy 'ouiple will make the'r home at ;5 Hlendricks avenue, Atlantat, where they will be delighted to see their old fr'ie'nds at any time. Six Mile Academy Opening. i8 Six Mile Haptist. academy began an- fi other ei~on5~ September :3 with un usually bright prospects for a success ful year. A large numbe-r of' friends ir were present opening day and among b other good things listened to a fine ad dress by Dr. 0. O. Fletcher of Furman di University. Nearly 1(19 students are r< enrliolledl. TIhe faculty consists of Prof. ir ,J. L.. Willis, principal; Prof. E. M. d< Snow. assistant; Miss Rose Rhymes, c, primary department, and Miss .Jean- si ne(tte Bolt, music teacher. Miss Mertie Grant Dead v Miss Mei'tie Grant dliedl at the home of her parents on Centra! route 2, Au gust 20. She was about thirty years of age. Miss Mertie was a lady of most cheerf'ul dlisposition andl was loved by ) all who knew her. hier' remains were laid to rest ini G;ap iill ceeitery. 'The bereaved family have' the sympajthy~ of ( the enit ire emzan tn .- in1 their hour of her'encomr'nt Two Killed By Train Near Liberty Sunday Greenville News, Monday. Miss Mamie Lucile Davis, aged 20 years, a well known and popular young lady of Liberty, was almost instantly killed, Charles Stillwell, a young man of Columbia, was fatally injured, and Miss Bernice Parsons, 18 years old, also a popular young lady of Liberty, was slightly hurt Sunday afternoon shortly before 5 o'clock by being struck by Southern passenger train No, 38, run ning between Atlanta and New York. The accident occurred about a mile from Liberty, between that place and Beverly. The body of Misa Davis and the in jured persons were placed aboard No. 38 and brought to Greenville, the former being taken to the undertaking establishment of Ramseur, McAfee & Co. and the latter rushed to the city hospital in an ambulance. It was re ported from the hospital late Sunday night that Mr. Stillwell's condition was critical and that the best that could be said was that he was still alive. It is understood that he has a crushed leg and injuries about the head. When the train arrived in this city Miss Parsons was able to walk, and it is likely that she will soon be released from the hos pital. Miss. Davis, Miss Parsons and Mr. Stillwell were members of a large party of young Liberty people who went for a Sunday afternoon stroll along the Southern's double tracks and were in' one group of the party which walked a short distance in advance of a second group. The approach of a southbound freight train caused the three named to move from one track to the other to allow it to pass, and in doing so they stepped directly in front of fast moving No. 18, northbound, nlot hearing its ap proach on account of the noise miade by the freight train. Their friends walk ing behind them saw their perilous situ ation and yelled frantically to them, but their voices were drowned out byv the noise. 'The train was brought to a rquick stop and the unfortunate victins placed aboard and rushed to this city with all possible speed. Life had left Miss 1)a vis' body, so the remains were taken to the undertakers' to be prepared for burial, while an ambulance sped to the hospital with the injured ones. The parents of the dead young lady, Mr. and Mrs. J. W I)avis, arrived here from Liberty ahout three hours after the accident. The town of I berty and the suraoun ding c(ommunit y was shocked and griev ed at the news of Miss )avis' tragic death. She was k nowns and adn:ired by hundreds of I)eophE . her parents stat ed last night that. all arrangemaentas had heeni made for her to enter the Green ville Woman's C;ollege 'l'uesday and that she had looked forward with pleasure to the corning college (lays. Besides her parents, Miss )avis is survived by a brother who is inl France, by two other brothers, Wade and I ew is, and one sister, L ois, who live in Libertyv. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'T. .J. Harrison, of Frankville, near Pelzer, wVho are well known in Greenville. Miss Parsons has been living wi th re latives in Liberty for some time, atten ding school ther . She is a daughter of Mrs. .Julius E. Parsons of Picken.. Mr. Stillwell is from Columbia and was on a visit to his uncle, C. E. Hush, in ILiberty. The funeral of Miss Davis will 1)0 held this aftornoon at four o'clocK at Reedy River church, about six miles north of Greenville. Interment will followv in the church cemetery. Mr. Stillwell died early Monday mnor mlng. From Oolenoy Mr. and Mrs. G3. C. Keith visited the latter's parentRa. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hendricks, last Sunday. Walter Chastain~ and Rudolph H en. dlricks, of Cam, ,Jackson, spent the week-end with homefolks. Misses lnIlie and Pearl Jlones attend ed services at Seconat Sunday. Miss JIessie H. Edena has gone to Spartanburg to enter school. Miss Cleo Jiendlricks Spent the week endl in Greenville Mrs. G. A. Lynch and Boyce and An nie Lynch, of Walhalls, spent a few lays last week with relatives here. Prayer meeting at Oolenoy is dloing nicely. Millers' Certificates The Sent inJ. office has a small supaply of Millers' Certificaites in stock which are being sold at '40e per hundred. \\ hn ordering hy mna mad rs -ent -) ourt Sept. 23 List of the Jurors Following is the list of petit jurors 'awn to serve at the next term of the >urt of General Sessions and Common leas which convenes at Pickens, C. S. C., on Monday, September 23d, 118, with his Honor, Judge H. F. Rice, residing: )e A. Philpot, Win. A. Craig, enry S. Rampey, C. H. Carpenter, W. Brazeale, A. B. Taylor, W. Hunter, C. H. Billingsly, C. Rankin, J. M. Chastain, P. Stephens, R. B. Byars, r. H. Kelley. T. H. Holliday, t. F. Owens, Sam B. Laoper, R. Henderson, P C. Robertson, E. Carson, E. D. Miller, S. Dalton, Dee Burdine, . R. McKinney, J. A. Murrell, J. Hester, F. Edd Farr, A. Julian, I. H. Ca!lahan, L. Dean, John T. Hollis, I. L. Loggins, W. E. Pinson. am C. Boggs, Jas. A. Hendricks, G. Sheck, W. L. Matheny. James Campbell Dead Mr. James Campbell of Easley died uddenly at his home on July 29 and was Buried at Corinth church the day fol owing, the funeral service being con lucted by Rev. Mr. Howard. Mr. ,ampbell was 65 years old and wias a levoted Chr istiau. Besides a host of riends and relatives he leaves a wife nd seven children to mourn his death. IC married Miss Annie Porter of Pied ont. The children are. 'Tolly, Fur nan. Reulal, heedy, Milton, Helton nd Marnie. Mr. Campbell was a lov ng husband and a devoted father, and ill be greatly missed. The golden gates were opened wide. A gentle voice said 'Come," And angels from the other side \Velcomed our loved one home. Norris News Notes Misses Margaret and Violet McQueen f Easley were the week-end guests of heir aunt. Mrs. John McQueen. A goodly number attended the bap izing at Golden Creek Sunday morning. tev. Mr. Stansell preached a very orceful and inspiring sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Milford Hall and chil ren and Miss Lena llall, all of Iva, pent a portion of last week with the nrmer's sister, Mrs. C. H. Hillingsly. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howell had as their uest Sunday Rev. and Mrs. J. Stan elI. Miss M1'argie Nay entertained several I' her friends Sunday a fternoon at a aging. The Misses Hunter of ILiberty are the nests this week of their aunt, Mrs. herman Gilstrap. Miss M. Pillingsly is at home from reenville after spending a few days in Cfeiesonville and Spartanburg. Seaborn H. Billingsly is hack from amp Wadsworth, Edgar Gilstrap visited friends in Eas. 'y last week. Mesdames John hell and Leora Alex bader are v'isiting their husbandls, who e in the naval reserve at Chairleston. Pleasant Grove News Tlhie election3 ~ at th is place' pass5edl oil' ietly a~nd every onelt voted for his man ithout discordl. There' was not. much terest. Corn erops seemif good in this section, hiile red spider has played havoc with et cotton crop. Somen think the(ir crop cut in half by this pest anid some aids look like they are almost ruinedl. Mrs. Lizzie Fortner, who has been at reenville nearly all summer, undergo g treatment for pellagra, has come wek home greatly improved, Miss Elizabeth Mauldin, our county 3monstrator, paid our school a visit icently and gave some demonstrations canning and preserving, which no >ubt will be a helpi to the ladies of the >mmnunity. We welcome her back to e us. The road serape has recently been at ork in this section. W. It. Moody and family of Green ille paid relatives and friends in this bction a short visit last week. Mr. Ioodly owns some Property here. Ennfouncemient of Enlgagemnent Mr. and Mrs. Monrot I.. .\lart in of enIrn I annou nce the5 engagkemien t ofI her dlaughte'r. l"annie BelleIr, to ien A t. tosw~el I C. I ,on . oif ( '1mp .1 ackson, ii e naririage to t e plac in(( Oi ctobe'r. -I