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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
2
Obituary notices and tributes of respect will be charged as advertisements. Position advertisements are not taken. Subscription price remains £1.00 per year in advance. six months 76 cents. Advertisements cost one shilling per square for the first insertion and 6 pence for each subsequent insertion. Liberal discounts offered to merchants for extended runs.
A long summary of legal battles follows a failed sale of Agricultural Hall to J. W. Alexander and a US court ruling forcing state possession. Other items discuss Berkeley county boundary changes, homicide cases, bail debates, Senator Hill versus Cleveland on tariffs, and a Coast Line versus R & D race. The editor notes voter registration urgings and honors Gen. J. B. Kershaw.
A compact critique of politicians and parties references Governor Tillman and the Republican gains last week. It notes a pollard breach of promise suit and shifts focus to civic conduct, with mention of a House rule fining members for absence and a general tone of partisan commentary.
The Lexington Dispatch backs Tilman for Adjutant General and inspector general in 1894 amid Southern reform debates. Obituary notes Zeb Vance’s death from apoplexy in Washington ending a long career. White House visits include Rep. Ivine and Rep. Shell with Judge Izlar planning Charleston residence. town cow tagged as lawn mower and council cites bicycles slow travel.
A satirical call from 1894 urges soldiers to defend a governor by marching to Darlington. The verse mocks political leaders and labor on an exaggerated plea for protection of “valiant men” amid war talk. It references Boalt Rock and a figure called the Knight of the Dispensary.
The Prohibition Executive Committee urges Democratic voters to assemble at county seats on the first Monday in June to elect delegates for a state convention in Columbia on June 7. They aim to nominate a full state ticket to advance prohibition and remove liquor traffic. The notice cites prior election support for prohibition and criticizes dispensary law as impractical.
A brief notice recounts the fate of the man who attempted business in Pickens without proper advertising. The piece notes consequences and local response, highlighting community standards and enforcement actions.
Commissioners invite bids until May 7 for the old county courthouse including timber sash doors iron steps brick and complete building removal. If no satisfactory bids are received the building may be sold to the highest bidder on credit until December 1. Board order by J J Lewis clerk.
An 1894 ad touts Spring and Summer fabrics with low prices and a husband’s dollar message, followed by a legal summons in the Court of Probate Pickens County. Plaintiffs seek relief against multiple defendants in a estate matter, with summons issued March 5, 1894.
An advertisement touts Tyner’s Dopebale Remedy as a maker of good health and strength. It claims the product builds the body, improves stomach function, and offers a free book with full particulars. Bottles priced at 50c. sold by druggists.
Train times listed for A and C division North and Southbound routes to Spartanburg Hendersonville Asheville and Tot Springs with vestibuled limits and Pullman sleepers on several trains. Includes departures from Charleston Savannah Greenville Seneca and Columbia.
J B Newberry probate judge announces suit for letters of administration for Ira T. Roper. He calls all kindred and creditors of Ira T. Roper to appear at Pickens Court House on April 25 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated March 12, 1894.
The board directs road overseers to perform four days of public road work between now and May 15. They must observe the law on defaulters and report all names as required by law. By order of the Board.
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