South Carolina politics and social notes from a turbulent era
The piece surveys House passage of a prohibition bill with Pickens voting aye, hints a close Senate vote, and critiques the Stump Act and tax debates. It reports on Speaker Charles Crisp, Tillman’s county lynching case, and Pickens delegation activity. It reflects party dynamics, reform talk, and marriage license finance ideas.
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Lord Macaulay
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Ro & de Railroad Company
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The Extension: A Call to Amend Tax Payment Time
The article criticizes tax payment extensions as a major nuisance to county and state finances. It argues extensions delay settlements, raise costs, create delinquents, and harm creditors and farmers by delaying cash flow and cotton sales. It urges amending the Constitution to fix payment timing.
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A New Constitution Debate over State Convention
An article argues against a state constitutional convention citing cost uncertainty and risk of expanding legislation. It urges using the ballot box to amend the constitution instead, warning that a convention could produce unwanted changes and drain public funds. It warns against political manipulation by lawyers and calls for cautious state governance.
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General Assembly
County Governance Debate Ends in Partisan Alarm
Speech argues current county government is superior to new appointment and primary election plans. Criticizes Governor appointees and road supervisors, warns of debt, foreclosures, and tax burdens under proposed changes. Calls for retaining local self government and resisting centralizing reforms.
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Permit for a Pistol in Perilous Times
A wild-eyed man enters the mayor's office asking for a pistol permit. He explains a tangled marriage and a furious first husband threatening to come to town, prompting questions about fear and danger and whether a musket should be allowed.
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Conference Appointments Across South Carolina Districts
The Conference at Darlington announced December 7 appointments for Greenville Spartanburg Cokesbury Chester and Charleston districts. Assignments include Greenville J O Willson Buncombe Street Methodist Church and Greenwood Kilgo, Spartanburg H W Richardson and W Th Waite, Cokesbury J I B Campbell Greenwood P F Kilgo, Chester G T Starmon, Charleston B N Wells Bethel and J A Clifton Spring Street among others across numerous churches and circuits.
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Cokesbury
Chester
Charleston
Darlington
John O. Willson
N. G. Ballinger
Piedmont
S. H. Zimmerman
Blue Ridge
BE. M. Merritt
J. M. Boyd
Spartanburg Central Church
H. W. Richardson
City Mission
W. Th. Waite
Union
J. 1B. Campbell
Greenwood
Kilgo
Abbeville
Marion
South Carolina Poultry and Vet Stock Association Notice
An advert promoting the second exhibition of the South Carolina Poultry and Vet Stock Association to be held at Calder, Sh CL, hamuney 12th. It requests information from W A Schrock Secretary Camden, SC and appeals to churches of the Twelve Mile Association for funds to pay board and tuition at Peathers Crater Nelson. J M Stewart, Ch Ed Ed, calls for young men to send funds promptly.
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Titine Stimagis Association
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Fifteen Mile Creek
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W. ¥. Clayton
Whitner Symmes
Terius Cash
H. A. Rechiy
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Pickens Land Agency
Pumpkintown
Pickens
Saluda
Pleasant Grove
Price
Hurricane Township
Dalton
Greenville
Garvin Street
Green Peesu
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Bowen Street
Eastatoe
Central Township
J. F. Williams
Wacusville
Walhalla Road
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