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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
The piece lauds Methodist leaders and their missionary work across continents, praising their dedication and spiritual impact while noting local Salem social updates. It lists multiple Salem residents changing homes, businesses, and plans, including moves to North Carolina and local construction projects, with brief community updates and well wishes.
Senator Tillman responds to Cosmographic Company inquiry on Democratic party reorganization. He argues the party is not dead and attacks McKinley era incentives, warning against foreign influence and promises a hard line to restore constitutional principles. Ends urging unity or peril for the republic. Also includes a 500 dollar reward ad for medical cures.
The report notes plans for major improvements at the institution, including a new root and additions for the bowiery and reformatory. It cites costs around 800 and outlines anticipated prisoner capacity changes, crop provisions, and expansion into other states. Also referenced are medicinal ads and corporate backing by law firms and finance entities for the project.
Senator Tillman toured Columbia on his way to Washington. He plans to advocate for Charleston Exposition funding, noting federal support already given to St Louis and Buffalo shows and saying Southern exhibitors deserve liberal treatment. He anticipated Congress acting this session and expects to monitor naval site reports and regional political shifts.
A fragmented late 19th century clipping reports arsenic-tainted beer linked to Manchester and Liverpool outbreaks, with fatalities and court notes. It mentions public fear, a Maybrick trial, and a warning from a patent medicine dealer about gluconate taint. The piece also includes a Charleston dispatch about college evacuations and a mass hunger for food amid local illness.
In Westminster on November 27 Archibald West and Flora Davis wed at home of Rev A W McGutlin. A diphtheria death claimed four year old Mattie Lee Mauldin at Port Madison, funeral in Westminster. Ongoing Cotton MIll progress and electricity lighting under construction. Community notices include lodge officers for 1901, visits from regional families, and a tribute to Henry Boggs by the New Moon Sunday School.
A fragment notes courting before marriage in South Carolina and extended courting in Georgia traditions. The brief reference mentions social practices and regional habits, with a minimal, period-tinged tone.
The Charleston Exposition appropriation bill passed the Senate on Tuesday with Senator Tillman securing unanimous support. The measure now proceeds to the House, where Representative Elliott and Latimer plan to push its passage in committee and on the floor. The article notes Tillman’s careful lobbying and anticipates broad impact on House action.
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