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Newspaper
Aiken Recorder
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1892
Page
4
The article discusses railroad influence in South Carolina politics, naming Tilman and officials, suggesting railroads distort elections. It notes Alabama? no, South Carolina firms and several line roads. It covers tax dodging, municipal election prep, and calls for reinstating capable town officials. It mentions cholera deaths in Russia and crop conditions amid varying rainfall and drought impacts.
In Edgefield on Monday a killing arose from a quarrel with Isham Driver. The coroner’s jury found that Isham Glover died from a gunshot wound inflicted by a known person. The report notes a feared confrontation prior to the fatal shot and mentions the suspect being in possession of the weapon.
Panic erupts when workers rush toward the gate at the mill as a whistle signals entry for strikebreakers. A freight train blocks the yard while leaders of the sympathy strike rally nearby, watching the rush in tense, silent disorder.
The New Brighton Hotel changes entertainment as Mr. Depola ONeill leads a new theme for the season. Grover Cleveland is praised for his writing, while Col. Youmans faces public disapproval in Taurens County over Tillman’s supporters. The article notes preparations for next year’s season and local dramatic tensions.
A garbled ad lists Dr Haines Golden Specific reputed to cure drunkenness in ten days with claims the system yields failure of the habit. Mentions free preface and a 19 Race Street address. Also promotes McBride's Perfect Cod Liver Oil with lime and soda for coughs and colds at 2 cents a bottle, sold by local druggists. Notes witnesses and reform attendance. Mention of consumption cure by old physician and remedy for asthma.
Fragmentary narrative depicts figures denouncing rulers as leprous merchants and claiming a prophet’s return. Benjamin seizes power, curbs rivals, and profits from travellers while crowd fever grows, praising a promised deliverer as conflict intensifies.
Master’s sale of land in the city of Aiken, Aiken County, to satisfy a decree. Property bounded by Payne’s plat and Third Avenue, about 150 feet by 300 feet, with mortgage security and interest. Half cash, balance in one year, purchaser to pay costs and fees. Auction to be held September 1892 at the courthouse in Aiken.
August 8 1888 notice of tax executions by the sheriff on delinquent real estate parcels for 1800 land and improvements. properties listed include 90 acres with one building in Chinquapin Township Gunter. 5 acres and one building in Fatate Township Hallman. Moseley estate 4.0 acres and one building. Bradford 250 acres and three buildings in Meier Towns. and 7 acres with improvements in Bort. sale scheduled Monday in 1891 at legal sheriff hours to settle taxes penalties and costs. Located in Anke County. Turner sheriff. August 8 1802.
The ordinance outlines current expenses for the City of Aiken for the fiscal year ending October 1, with tax levies of two mills on real and personal property and one mill on water works, plus one and a half mills on sales of merchandise. The City Clerk and Treasurer are empowered to collect the levies via the tax duplicate, signed on the second day of August in the year 1900 by Mayor Chafee and Clerk Jordan.
There are 64 acres of land in high cultivation with a handsome residence offering 10 rooms a large barn and all necessary outbuildings. Terms reasonable.
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