Governor Tillman’s Message Sparks Calls for Checks on Power
A published Governor Tillman message is described as good for state affairs yet absurd for its partisan attack on Judge Walllace and its push for concentrated power. The legislature should not grant broader authority, as public judgment via elections remains the remedy for misgovernment. The piece supports criminal law fixes, clearer punishments, and ending judicial discretion in sentencing.
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Leyrishiture
Tillman
Penitentiary Board Reports Strong Year Under Present Management
The annual report shows the institution fairing well under current leadership with 793 convicts on hand, up from 71 a year ago. It notes Clemson College work averaging 106 daily hands valued at 16 596, costing 2 078 74, and anticipates canal completion enabling water power to replace steam.
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Pendenweasey
Clemson College
Pickens and Easley railroad plans announced in Georgia letter
A Gibsland era letter from Avansta Georgia dated November 30 1801 notes engineers in the field and promises a report on actual construction costs and desired additions. The writer J U Borechanren says he plans to be in the city soon to discuss road building and organization. A second note requests mention of nearing arrangements to build the Pickens and Easley railroad with a meeting planned for December 7th.
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Arausia
Gha
Enrron Prokess Sessnion
Avansta
Pickens Leavin
Pickens and Easley
E. Lam
Youra
J. UL
Bunoktacven
Pendleton Man Dies by Self-Destruction in Financial Trouble
A Pendleton area man about forty years old committed suicide at his home this morning, citing financial distress. Police report he forged papers and sold mortgaged property. after being detected he said he would die instead of facing the consequences. He leaves a family.
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Pendleton
Axnegason
8. C
Spearman
Daily News
Todd and Mies Book Wed in Virginia Surprise
R. RR. Todd editor of the Anderson Journal wed Mies Book in Virginia on Wednesday. The marriage came as a surprise to Editor Todd and his hosts, and friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moster Todd
R. RR
Todd
Anderson Journal
Virginia
Mies Book
Greenville
PESTOR AND CREDITOR
A county column reflects on debt and creditors amid a lean cotton season and high prices. It urges patience and humility, notes farmers’ worries over renter liens, and counsels perseverance, hoping for better times ahead.
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Solomon
Sodom
Gomorrath
Day Fined for Concealed Weapon After Grand Central Lobby Row
Gen J Walter Day clerk of the South Carolina house was fined 25 in Columbia for carrying a concealed pistol after a scuffle in the Grand Central hotel lobby. General Gray disputed the mayor's remarks while the official condemned pistol drawing but fined Day. The Greenville News also reports a gin house fire near Pendleton Factory blamed on incendiary act with $1500+ loss and no insurance, plus a Pendleton Township wedding of James D McElroy and Carrie Watkins with a large reception.
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Columbia
J. Walter Day
House of Representatives
Grand Central Hotel
Gray
Gonzales
Cray
Myer
Greenville News
J. B. Douthit
Pendleton Factory
Pendleton Township
James D. McElvor
Carrie Watkins
T. C. Oddell
McMiroy
McElroy
Land and farms in the era of debt and unity
A rural issue discussion urges smaller, efficiently run farms over large holdings. The piece advocates practical farmers steering the Alliance to become a working business machine promoting farmers social and material interests. It laments debt and calls for leaders who operate successful farms.
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Benry
Dowyer Journal
Greenville News
South Carolina Poultry and Pet Stock Association Exhibition
The second annual exhibition of the South Carolina Poultry and Pet Stock Association will be held in Columba South Carolina January 12 to 16. It boasts the strongest association in the South and the grandest premiums yet offered. Capital stock of 65 600 ensures payment of all premiums. For information write W A Schrock Secretary Camden SC.
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South Carolina Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Columba
S.C
South
W. A. Schrock
Sec’y
Camden
8. C
Pickens Man Mr Morehead and Family Ties
The Intelligencer notes Mr Morehead of Pickens visited the city and claims his father located Anderson H. The gentleman mentioned in the Intelligencer resides in Oconee. No others from this county are described as having come here.
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Morehead
Pickens
Anderson
Oconee
County
From Black to White and Clemson Preparations
A Queenville News item recalls a man named Perry Norman who turned white after being “conjured,” alarming him about his face and body. The Clemson College trustees report progress on laboratories, dormitories, residences, barns, and a planned open by early spring with funds and future needs outlined. The Scientific American is praised as a practical standard for science and engineering, offered at a $3 annual subscription.
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Anderson
Wellford
Perry Norman
Ile
Norman
Queenville News
Charleston to Cincinnati Fast Rail Schedule Feature
This item outlines a railroad timetable between Charleston and Cincinnati noting travel times and connections through Columbia Asheville and another city. It highlights arrival and departure times in several hubs and claims to be the best and quickest schedule yet operated.
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Valeloet¢an
Chirleston
Gahutabbasc
Awa
Spahunburg
Knoxville
Jennice
Junction City
Cincinnati
Charleston
Imaha
Columbia
Asheville
Anusville
W. A. Terx
ALG. Pla
Mortgagee Sale in Pickens County South Carolina
Public auction set for the first Monday in January 1892 at Pickens Court House to satisfy two mortgages by Thomas Cannon Jr. through Barrett Hollingsworth and C Ta Hollingsworth. Properties include 80 acre Gregory's Creek tract and 18 acre adjoining parcel described in mortgage records. Northbound.
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Pickens County
South Carolina
Pickens Court House
Thomas Cannon
C. Is. Hollingsworth
C. Ta. Hollings
Register of Mense
Pickens
Gregory's Creek
Gea
Cannon
Charles Childress
W. W. Robinson
Thomas Dillard
Twelve Mile Camp Ground
John O'Bryant
Charles Child
John EF. Merret
Easley Township
John Lathem
John F. Merrett
Glenn Smith
J. W. Ellison
Monroe Ellison
J. M. Stewart
Pickens Land Agency
Saluda River
Deleasart Grove
Murricane
Palton
Greenville
Old Pickens
Mia Garvin
Church
Garvin
Bastatoe
Central Township
Pickena
J. F. Williama
Dacusville Township
Walhathe Road
Eastatoe
Concord Church
Symmes’ Mill
Bottena
Fifteen Mile
Wilsell
Price
Central
Bie Crow Creek
Pumpkintown
Crosa Plains
Cheorge's Creek
Grady Paid Record Rates for South Condition Letters
The late Henry W. Grady reportedly received the largest per word payment to an American writer from the New York Ledger. He wrote five letters on the South, about 1,000 words each, paid at twenty cents a word. Grady dictated the first letter in twenty minutes, earning ten dollars a minute, and it was hailed as the best in the series.
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Henry W. Grady
New York Ledger
Grady
South
Morocco
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American Statistical Association
Mailrowe
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Richmond
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Atlanta
Sharfotte Air-Line
Lula
Luka
Athens
Toccoa
Elberton
Forcon
Land
Washington
Kansas City
Birmingham
Memphis
Southwestern
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W. A. Turk
Charlotte
N.C
P. Wammond
State OF
County of
John H. Archer
Chamblee Norcross
Duluth
Stavanee
Buford
Gainesville
Tuka
Bellton
Cornelia
Mount Airy
Toccoa Westminster
Seneca
Ae Central
Grover A King's Mvn
Gastonia
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Bellomont
Lowell
King’s Man
Grover
Blackshore
Caffney'’s
Cowpens
Ae Clifton Sebasteer Ee Anes
Spartanburg
Asem
Aa Welford
Eis
Wee Bees
Asley
Tae
Siam
Westminster
Buford Wee
Suwanee
Vere
Norcross
Chinublee
Atlantis
Holloway
Mansion House
Hlckey
Greenville Coach Factory
Green Villas
Ls. C
H. €. Barkley
G. W. Shreend
McFall
Almanack
Decocombeer
Wad McFall
McIall
Edimials
W.T. McFall
Aro
Webster
Aber
Freeanak Oil
Blood Balm CO
Allanta
Sagar
Colley
Visville, KY
J. & Jeffries
Attorney AT Law
Law Barge
Greerville
Bowen
Bowen & Freeman
J.B. Freeman
Ap2yl
Attorneys AT Law
Pickens C, EL
M. F. Aart
Innesworth
Nsel & Hollingsworth
Hs Weldon
Main Street
Norce
W. C. Cleveland
Savings’ Bank
Felton
J.W. Norwood
D. D
W.M. Norwood
J.P
Carlisle
Offee
Westmoreland Bros
Duke
Jani
Greenville, 8. C
Frank Smiti
Easley
Zjandd
J.J. Lewis
Julius E. Boggs
the Pickens
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