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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
2
A Pickens editorial rails against state control, warning paternalism stifles independence. It argues for local, parent funded schools with limited mills, condemns forced offices, and opposes government coercion in education and public life.
A fragment argues against local taxes when no corporations bear the burden, praising self government but calling taxation a nuisance. It laments the temptation to raise funds and questions the value of shelling corn versus other burdens.
The piece argues anti factions seek seats and that leadership travel signals vitality. It defends the reform effort, notes internal wrangling as normal, and claims continued vigor as officials seek office. It comments on the dispensary ruling and judges, asserting no partisan motive in the decision.
Editorial notes opposition to inserting a provision for public approval of a new constitution. Expresses concern that educational and property qualifications would disenfranchise voters. Includes public notices from the Jonesville Alliance and remarks on teachers exam board activity and Gov. Tillman’s handling of state affairs.
A letter from Wittermin of Pickens SC asks about railroad links and timber value. Residents describe Basley station eight miles away on the Richmond Danville line, a graded Easley to Pickens road, and an inexhaustible pine and mixed timber resource. Local plan: extend a line with bonds totaling $20,000, enabling timber lands sold for 50 cents to $1 per acre, with buyers from the north promised favorable treatment.
The county commissioners will receive bids until May 7 west for the purchase of the old court house. Separate bids are invited for timber sash doors iron steps brick and house interior, all materials to be removed by the commissioners as decided. If satisfactory bids fail the building may be sold to the highest bidder on credit to December 1 next. security for purchase money required. By order of the Board J J Lewis Clerk of Board.
A sales pitch promises a world of newness and cheap goods to draw customers. It boasts yard wide Lonsdale Cambria at eight cents, Wool Charlies damaged at 12¼ cents, and 50 pieces at game price, urging shoppers to hurry before stock runs out.
Advert promotes Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy as a stomach friendly cure all claiming to build up health and happiness. It offers a free book with full particulars and lists price 50 cents per bottle with medicinal distribution through druggists.
Joe Jones warns that a note for 43 dollars made payable to I C Parsons has been stolen and should not be traded. The notice is dated April 24, 1894.
Overseers of roads are notified to complete four days work on public roads between now and May 15. They must observe the law regarding delinquents and return the names of all delinquents as required by law. By order of the Board. J.3. Lewis, Clerk of Board. Pickens, March 15, 1894.
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