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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1888
Page
3
The report notes Mrs Eliza Twrnner running for School Commissioner in Union County South Carolina. She promises $609 in school books for pupils to aid their parents. W M Leitner secretary of State died suddenly of heart disease.
The Augusta Nation Exposition begins October 20 1988 in Augusta with prizes including one thousand dollars and five hundred dollars for county exhibits in Agriculture Horticulture Forestry Domestic Skill and Industry.
The Clemson donation removes doubt about establishing an Agricultural college. Pickens Anderson and Oconee counties are solid support, and the Couric report confirms the place has all needed to make the institution successful. It will be run by practical business men, promising good results.
The article lauds a broad Democratic endorsement from Myr and Mrs. Cleveland of Washington DC, spanning from the Lakes to the Gulf. It contrasts this harmony with the Republican ranks, predicting a Democratic triumph and Republican defeat as the prelude to the coming election.
The Pee Depender favors electing U S Senators by voters rather than the Legislature but urges postponement until other reforms are in place. He argues to avoid popular votes on every bill and claims the General Assembly has pleased the people with its choices so far.
The clubs meet Saturday May 5 and May 12 for the County Convention to elect delegates. The piece urges full representation, active participation, and open discussion of county affairs. It praises interchanging views and even encourages crookers or cheeky cronkeys to speak out at the convention.
In Fort Smith Arkansas the 1600 population town notes J W Young runs a general merchandise business. He reports February sales over $2000 and plans to add stock in the next thirty days. A South Carolinian by birth, he has lived in the state sixteen years and serves a wide trade extending to Scott County. Hurrah for the shop and the boys.
The piece argues for a statewide primary to choose party nominees, urging Democrats to adopt liberal and conservative rules to unify government and broaden voter voice. It warns conventions cause discord and suggests testing the plan to see its faults and merits.
The article details Col Thomas G Clemson of Port Hill Oconee County bequeathing funds to establish an agricultural college. It notes Clemson’s practical, industrious nature, defends his legacy against abolitionist rumors, and lists executors and trustees including Col R W Simpson and D K Norris. It also mentions Floride Lee of New York as heir and Calhoun’s Port Hill home.
Fort Hill estate in Greenville County valued above 100000 dollars funds an agricultural college endowment. The Clemson bequest includes 330 acres to Miss Lee, other legacies, and the balance to the state for a practical agricultural school. Fort Hill offers water power, bottom land, timber, and proximity to several railroads and towns. The donor’s intent dates to 1866 with ongoing private gifts and subscriptions.
A large gathering of Pickens county teachers met March 81 in the Piedmont Institute chapel to form a county teachers association. Committees were set, a county normal is planned for May, and all white teachers are urged to attend. The piece lauds women's contributions and urges unified action to educate and reform in the county.
The friends announce his candidacy for reelection to the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic primary.
Pomona Hill Nurseries of Pomona North Carolina seeks reliable salesmen in every county. A good paying commission will be given. The notice is dated April 26 1958 and mentions A Van Lindley Guilford County.
Fragmentary OCR shows an address line for GEO P Rud WT & CO at 10 Spruce St New York and mentions advertising in Louisiana newspapers with free subscriptions.
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