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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
2
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The piece laments Democratic hesitation and internal strife, contrasting it with Republican firmness. It cites Cleaveland’s cabinet choices, Peckham’s court seat, and Col Townes’s appointment, noting many Democrats seeking positions and criticizing governance under leaders like Tillman. It suggests voters crave genuine change and decisive leadership.
A Civil War volunteer vows to return soon as he sails to Shiloh. Wounded he asks a nurse to find his wife, who is the mother of the ten day old daughter. The meeting reveals that he is Senator Joe Blackburn and the child is tied to Gen Hall's navy wife. Nearby, another Kentucky scene ends with loss. the hero lies in Virginia and his widow rests in Liberty.
A reader notes the Wilson tariff bill dominates the political debate, arguing it benefits New England and hurts the South. The Sentinel counters, while defending the Journal from charges of McKinleyism, and discusses prohibition politics favoring Gov. Tillman’s potential leadership and state enforcement actions.
The State debates a proposed constitution with warnings from SentiNer against changing the fundamental law. Lawyers and judges point to abundant existing statutes and codes, arguing a convention is unnecessary and costly. Proponents note amendments can be added by the people at general elections.
The Mani ning Times notes the reform movement as a people's effort and criticizes ambitious politicians. It recalls prior doubts about people driving the movement yet acknowledges the public pays through installments. A heavy installment due this year accompanies a fixed tax rate and land assessment increases across the board.
A speaker warns the alliance might push a March convention and a bold plan to nominate Gov Tillman to the U S Senate. The remark notes Tillman is powerful and persuasive but warns he is a risky choice who could disappoint some candidates if not kept focused on federal ambitions.
Yorkville residents rejected establishing a dispensary last Saturday by a 144 to 76 vote keeping the town dry.
A reflective note warns against rushing to publish dull prose that fails to convey nuance. It argues careful, thoughtful wording reveals intent without overstating or bending meaning, urging restraint in public writing.
Five sub alliances sustain the Lancaster Review which was condemned by the county alliance for severe criticisms of the legislature. The Review appears to vet the best of the fight amid rude conduct from the alliance.
The text argues that juries represent the sovereign People and warns that if the executive reverses jury findings, parties will pursue court challenges and appeal to executive clemency as a possible remedy.
The state leader maintains neutrality between reform factions while guarding Georgia from potential clashes as Corbett and Mitchell threats loom. News reports warn of blood over pardoning Constable Elliott for assault in Charleston, with Lancaster citizens voicing concern. Potomac remains quiet in latest dispatches.
The comptroller-general directs revaluation of real estate for tax, noting real estate like cotton and corn has fallen in value. Critics say there is no sense in raising assessments and call for equalizing values, since higher assessments simply raise government revenue.
The piece notes opposition from New York senators to the president’s Supreme Court pick amid a dispute with Senator Hill and the federal fight with Wheeler Hazard Pecknam. It insists the president seeks revenge on New York senators and sides with Wheeler Pecknam less than with Benjamin Harrison.
The speaker notes growing dislike of the United States Senate after rejecting several appointments. Scott Harrison, Benjamin Harrison’s brother, was rejected for his 1892 ticket as ungrammatical, and two colored men for foreign posts were likewise denied. The speaker calls it a white man’s government and questions the Gresham matter.
The Charleston Justice Court convicts Constable Elliott on assault and battery charges from a raid. The governor proposes pardon upon sentencing reaching Columbia, while officials disagree on Elliott’s reputation. Militia readiness reflects rising tension as Pickens continues with routine duties during a coast storm.
The Jacksonville fair grounds hosted boxing on January 25 with James Corbett winning as champion. Only one challenger named Mitchell fought, knocked out in nine minutes. Governor Mitchell, defeated the day before by Duval Athletic Club, says he prefers the club to crushers of the 25th. Corbett stock expected to rise in value.
A correspondent visits Pickens and advocates a cotton mill the size of Piedmont No 3 with 23 000 spindles and 731 looms, arguing it would boost population and water power needs while noting land and water constraints and local figures.
Alinata, Gu. resident J. E. Melves reports recovering from mumps and a three month bout of dyspepsia after using your remedy. He states nine pounds gained since, with no medicine since. Sold by druggist at 50 cents per bottle.
A promotional note lauds a single volume compiling rare historical treats in adventure art science and a concise world’s fair history. The work features 500 illustrations and engravings of Columbian Architecture and is sold by subscription through 1 W Parr at Rice’s address.
Broken window panes can be fixed by Sloan Bros. The firm sells widow glass putty paints seeds and drugs. Advertising is the great motive power for business as steam is for machinery. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup forTeething costs 25 cents a bottle. Read Tue Seti NES for more reading matter this week. News! News! Now is the time to advertise and subscribe.
D. E. Hexpriczs administrator of the Hendricks estate asks leave from J. B. Newbery judge of probate for Pickens County on Sales Day in February 1894 to make a final settlement and to be dismissed as administrator. Sloan Bros. advertise buggy painting services and Sloan's Camphorice is promoted for chapped hands and face.
State of South Carolina Pickens County Court of Common Pleas issued summons for relief in a civil action. Plaintiffs Tempy C Stewart et al seek relief against Corrie M Blalock Robert N Blalock and L F Blalock with twenty days to answer from service. notice given January 18314 per J P Carey and Jonsson & Neney.
An advertisement lists E B Murray and J Murray and Toggs with Dentists at 1223 Main Street offering teeth extractions, weekly Thursday and Friday, with all work done by a non instantaneous process. Also offers enlargements from old pictures in water colors and crayon.
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