Confidential notices and town news from the era
Subscription rates and ad policies are listed, with notices about postmasters, conventions, and local politics. The text reports a fatal poisoning in York County, cotton and crop figures from Abbeville, and a devastating cyclone affecting Louisville and Chicago with summaries of casualties and damages. It notes political maneuvering in Abbeville and Greenville areas and a prediction warning from the signal service.
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York County
Conventions Nomination Fallout and Tariff Debate
The Star notes the Governor and Lieutenant Governor nomination failed to reach a three fourths majority and predicts renewed opposition tactics. It argues Tillman would likely win August support if nominated. The piece contrasts farmer movement goals with local county sentiment and cites a trial scene. It also reports New York Star remarks on Blaine Allison tariff tensions and a possible 1892 free trade platform.
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CHE
Starimen
Tillman
Pickens
Farmers Convention
New York Ster
Blaine
Allison
McKinley
Ohio
New England
W.E. Gladstone
North—American Review
the Star
Alison
United States
Calhoun plans Abbeville water power mill and Fort Hill transfer
Columbus staff correspondent notes Calhoun brothers may develop the Abbeville water power, with a $1 million mill possible in New York funding. They express desire to have Fort Hill returned to its rightful owners if race litigation favors Miss and to present it to the State, reserving cottages for themselves. The York Enterprise recently expanded to nine columns and is well printed.
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Trotter
Rhoals
Columbus
Newa and Courier Nara
Calhoun
Abbeville
Pat
New York
Fort Hill
South Carolina Railroad Opinion Sparks State Tax Debate
Attorney General Earle criticizes the South Carolina Railroad management over tax payments and bond issues. The Abbeville Medium urges stripping the railroad of all favors and franchises, while supporters defend rights to litigate if the state or its officials erred.
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S.C. Railroad
South Carolina Railway Company
Supreme Court of
Earle
Charleston Canal
Germain
South Carolina Railroad
Abbeville
Tevery Patete
South Carolina
Chamberlain
Rumor of Courtenay Aiming for Governor Head Ticket
A circulating rumor from Crameston claims Capt Tillman may withdraw from the gubernatorial race and that Shell convention leaders could nominate ex Mayor W A Courtenay to head the ticket. Courtenay is in Alabama and may lack awareness of the rumor, while supporters argue he could secure a large lowcountry vote if nominated.
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Whithiman
Crameston
D. C
Tillman
Capt. Tillman
Shell
W. A. Courtenay
Farmers’ Movement
Capt. Courtenay
Alabama
Greenville
Obituary and notices from Anderson Journal and area
The Anderson Journal records the death of Rev. A P Nicholson at his city residence about 11 p m last Monday, noting his long ministry across several South Carolina churches and seven children. It also reports on seed quality advice from Western Rural, the Newberry Observer tribute to Christopher Kirksey of Seneca, and a public note on coinage legal tender limits.
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Mr. Nicholson
Oconee
Pickens
Old Thalian Academy
Slabtown
J. L. Kennedy
South Carolina College
Probaby
Minute Men
Orr’s Rifles
Co. FE
Norton
McGowan
Southern Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Columbia
Providence
Lowndesville
Rocky River
Abbeville County
Lisbon
Rocky Spring
Friendship
Laurens County
Carmel
Mt. Pleasant
Steele Creek Church
Charlotte
N. C
Central
Liberty
Midway
Mt. Zion
Anderson Journal
Glazener Named Candidate for School Commissioner
J. I Glazener is presented as a candidate for School Commissioner subject to Democratic party primary action.
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J. 1 Glazener
Democratic Party
Pickens County seeks bids for courthouse work and land sales
County Commissioners of Pickens County invite sealed bids until May 1 for enlarging and repairing the Pickens Court House with bond security required. Also open for sale are county land lots in Pickens Town including the Treasurer's Office site and the Griffin shop lot. If unsold by May, properties will be offered at the court house on the first Monday in May with terms of one third cash and the remainder in November, bonded and mortgaged. Purchaser pays for papers. In a separate matter, Judge James Aldrich orders sale of several parcels in Central and Keowee River areas on the April sale day to satisfy a decretal order. Terms: half cash, balance in 12 months with interest. Purchasers may resell at their risk. buyers pay for recording papers.
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Pickens C. H
8. C
Pickens County
Court House
BK. B. Rutlege
Greenville
S.C
County of
Pickens
Town of
Pendleton Avenue
Thornley
McFall
Satest Tate
South Carolina
Jesse W. Stribling
J.T. Fendley
Fon
James Aldrich
Central
Watkins
B.morgan
P. St. Gaines
Keowee Liver
L. Hollingsworth
Joseph Price
J.M. Stewart
Henry Langley Clayton
Jay Clayton
Prudence Clayton
Lucy Clayton
Annie Clayton
Silas W Clayton
Janie Clayton
Pickeun GC. i. 9. C
J.P. Carby
Peter
J. M. Edens
Carpenters’ Creek
Saluda
Wm. Jones
Wilson C. Jones
N. H. Jones
Joel Jones
J.M. Stewariy
Richmondes dunville Condensed Schedule
Schedule notes that Yvalis runs by 75th Meridian time, one hour faster than 90th Meridian time, dated September 20, 1889, from Richmondes dunville.
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Richmondes
Dunville
Mip
Charleston and Augusta Train Schedule Fragment
Train timetable fragment lists times 920 pm 9 00 4 40 8 45 with references to Charleston Augusta Columbia and Alston.
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Augusta l
Columbia O
Alston
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