Peace and healing urged after Darlington riot and militia clash
An editorial laments the Darlington trouble as deplorable and seeks unity over blame. It calls for unselfish patriotism, restoration of the militia, full gubernatorial pardon, and a path to mend the rift rather than escalate violence, stressing the state’s right to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Gilliard
South
Julius B. Boggs
Mountiins
Manassas
Darlington
Reformers In Pickens County Demanded For Office
The piece urges reformers in Pickens county to be elevated to office for their fitness and public good. It promises to bring them before voters once the speaker feels able to speak openly. It notes a political rift with Ellerbe and implies opposition to joining a chorus backing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
The Poorest Excuse and Its Officials Slur
The piece rebukes Mr Pearson and Sheriff for blaming county and state officials and jurors over dispensary law cases. It argues officials and juries act by duty and law, condemns ridicule of authorities, and urges restraint, citing common sense and decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Mr. Pearson
Anderson
Wiesale
Rioters Confront Authorities at Darlington Court House
Citizens from three counties gathered at Darlington Court House to resist searches for illicit whiskey as the governor ordered the Sumter Light Infantry to the scene. The search was called off by Chief Constable Gaillard and order was restored. A verified list of dead and wounded will be published later, amid debate over spy systems and grand juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington Court House
Sumter Light Infantry
Gaillard
Pickens County Person Suggested for Governor Role
The letter urges naming a Pickens county resident with strong qualifications who would seriously accept the governorship. It notes broad support from nearly every county and requests serious suggestions, not hoax or jest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
D. K. Norrie
Pickens County
Gantt challenged by McLaurin at Spartanburg meet
At a Spartanburg meet, McLaurin denounced Gantt for Reform motives calling him out as deceitful. He praised Piedmont liberty and condemned carpetbag era influence while accusing a Georgia hireling of insulting a South Carolina congressman. The crowd applauded as leaders sought advantage in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Register
Spartanburg
Gantt
McLaurin
Piedmont Belt
Georgia
South Carolina
Congress
Political Talk Flows Amid Local Voter Apathy and Scandals
A scattered column discusses low voter turnout at meetings, flood and frost damage hurting profits, political quips about South Carolina figures, Cleveland’s veto, and debates on tax and schooling. It notes registration prompts and scattered editorial jabs on local figures and habits.
Old Soldiers' Meeting Chooses Delegates for Birmingham Reunion
Camp 412 UCV met at the courthouse last Saturday to fill vacancies with officers including Hendricks Perry Stewart and Lewis. Principal delegates elected to attend the Birmingham reunion on April 25 26 with alternates Thornley McDaniel and Cureton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp 412
Court House
J. A. Griffin
Warren Boyd
J. J. Herd
J. M. Stewart
Jno
T. Lewis
J. H. G. Mo. Daniel
W. H. Perry
Geo. K. Hendricks
Kirksey
J. J. Lewis
O. P. Field
John P. Turner
J. F. Cauley
H. B. Hendricks
J. H. @. McDaniel
G. W. Earle
J. T. Lewis
J. J. Wis
T. J. Ligon
J. T. Turner
W. T. Field
Birmingham
Jno. L. Thornley
J. H. G. McDaniel
J. D. Curetun
Unseasonably late frost devastates crops in multiple counties
The old guardner notes continued frost through spring, damaging or killing wheat and early corn. He and others recall similar cold in 1854. Gardens in Pickens Easley Liberty and Central report losses with onions and turnips ruined. The frost threat lingers as night skies show frost-favoring stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Child
Pickens
Easley
Liberty
Central
Jones & Garrison Advertises Low Prices in Greenville
A Greenville South Carolina store proclaims vast stock of novelty dress goods at low prices. It promotes fabrics like Ducks Thibet Cloths Latines and Merpentine Cloth with cheap yard rates and lists remnant carpets and affordable shoes for men and women with confident claims of quality and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
United States
Jones & Garrison
Greenville, S. C
Typer's Dapepsia Remedy Advertises Health Gain
An advertisement claims Typer's Dapepsia Remedy will build you up and improve health by maintaining digestive order. It promises full directions in a book and offers a free copy with a bottle priced at 60 cents, available through druggists.
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Walhalla Courthouse
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Pickens Court House
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