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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1894
Page
2
Local discourse in Pickens County centers on dispensary law and prohibition impact. Voters’ sentiment, mayoral and gubernatorial influence, and enforcement concerns loom as communities weigh liquor measures and potential countywide reform.
Long but incoherent notice describes Col U Ta Boyee of Boyee as a topseal and director of Norfolk and Western, with varied allegations and future legal actions. It references lawsuits, names like Vesment and Cheveliucdh, and discusses fraud cases and aliases.
Town talk links ex-Governor Thomas Moonlight of Wyoming to local moonshiners. A rumor mentions the next county school commissioner earning $300, while an upcoming announcements column is expected to be sparse this summer.
The piece hints at tensions over regionals and finance as experts discuss notaries public reform and local developments. It references Gov bilman and the poet James Whitcomb Daley in a speculative, lightly satirical tone about plans and projects.
Fragmentary text shows political jabs about President Cleveland and Roosevelt, party finances, and graft concerns. Mentions Major Sanderslover and Catterell States District Attorney Muarrphies's assistant role. Content hints at improvised satirical commentary on 1802 spending and democratic cash spindling.
A fragmentary 19th century sketch recalls discussions on county government, salaries, and appointive power tied to the general assembly. It notes a supervisor election, a $500 salary, and the complexity of selecting agreeable officials. The piece blends anecdotes of railways, engineers, and a gemstone find in Pumpkintown.
Our regular correspondent in Washington notes Chairman Wilson faces Democratic absenteeism in the House over a tariff bill. Lack of quorum stalls debate as allies press for early action, while internal revenue amendments and party strategy hinge on parliamentary moves and possible delays into January.
The Pension Board plans to meet on the third Monday in January and remain in session for one week. G. W. Kanne, chairman, notes the schedule as of January 4. Trade notices advertise Tip Top Cough Syrup and Sloan Bros. window glass and supplies. Advertising urged for The Sunrinen with Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup promoted for teething.
Notice that D J Hespricks administrator will apply to J B Newbery, Judge of Probate, Pickens County South Carolina, on Sales Day in February 1894 for leave to make a final settlement of the estate of Vicey Hendricks deceased and to be dismissed as administrator. Sloan Bros advertise painting bogeys and camphorice for hands in cold weather.
Court of Common Pleas in Pickens County issues summons for relief in a case filed by J N Howard and others against Corrie M Blalock Robert N Blalock and L F Blalock. Plaintiffs demand relief. defendants must answer within twenty days or face court action. Recorded January 5, 19th.
A fragmented notice lists trains between Meridian Vine and Atlanta Charlotte lines with stops at Greenville and Asheville. It mentions six thousand meters of track, divisions in AL and NC, and various regional termini with timing hints around 4.00 p.m. and connections to Pullin Street.
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