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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
2
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Kansas congressman Jerry Simpson drew laughs in the house last Friday as he compared his overcoat to tariff issues in a speech supporting the Wilson tariff bill. Democrats clapped and Populists in office showing support, signaling party alignment.
A cheeky pondering of chaos in the orchestra delving into who steps in to restore harmony when sections fall out of tune. The piece playful notes on role shifts and leadership in uneasy times.
A high value property near Asheville raises interest as questions about its ownership and status circulate, with local observers noting its upscale features and potential historical significance.
A cabinet era note reports that the ladies of the cabinet have approved a rule excluding the punch bowl from cabinet dinners. The action reflects social norms of the period and decorum enforcement within official dining.
The Washington Post notes Gov Tillman should offer remarks on the liquor law. It argues moonshiners are producing a high quality sweet mash as the state tightens limits. Georgia's white car will tour North America in support of a white elephant exhibit in Atlanta next year.
Hon Galusha Grow of Pennsylvania, near seventy, newly elected to Congress after serving as wartime speaker. The piece notes congressional gridlock and suspense throttling business, and mentions New Hampshire Grange petitioning President Cleveland to remove Orton.
The present congressmen, elected fifteen months ago, dash back to precincts to learn why they were chosen amid worries over the tariff bill. Cash in circulation falls slightly from December to January as senators face urgent questions and resignation debates. Gloucester senator James N. Stubls resigns after a controversial vote, with Gov. O’Ferrall urging reconsideration amid public ire.
Readers see political intrigue as the Senate rejects a Hornblower style judge. Supporters rally behind Townes efforts to reap benefits from upcoming shake down.
In a terse note the article laments dwindling lodging options for political factions forcing them to retreat to home billets, signaling strained accommodations and shifting strategies amid political tension.
The passage notes the potential effect of ex-Speaker Reed, Russ McKinley, the Columbia Register, and the People's Journal on the fate of the Wilson bill, suggesting opposition or support could determine its fate.
The report warns contemporaries again to avoid abusing the dispensary and to resist looking at wine when it reddens in the cup, urging restraint and proper conduct.
The Cheraw Reporter notes Judge Watts and his family relocated to Cash’s last week to establish residence. While the writer disagrees with Watts’ politics, they welcome him as a citizen of the county.
The conventions held on the referenced date resolved against attaining statehood. They reportedly aligned with Colorado’s governor in suggesting government is a failure and indicated ongoing correspondence with state authorities.
Citizen notes Gov Mitchell stirs a spectacle over a prize fight with Corbett and questions why the governor should penalize them rather than leave enforcement to the courts. The remark implies potential fines and imprisonment as a remedy and hints at salary implications.
The article states Hon. A C Latimer and Hon. W o Talbert voted with the Democrats on the Wilson tariff bill. It argues party loyalty in Congress and comments on South Carolina politics and moonshiner advertising practices in a satirical tone.
The passage accuses Florida Governor Mitchell of having a stake in gate receipts for the Corbett Mitchell boxing match and aiding managers to attract crowds. It questions his intent to enforce the law and suggests a quiet approach would have been best if he wished to prevent the fight.
Gossip says reformers fear Gov Tillman meddling in this year's races. The note warns if he does not back a candidate he may lose, and suggests pressuring him to run again to control the lieutenant governor selection.
A Battle Creek dispatch reports on New Year's night 3000 attendees joining an emergent drive to fund evangelism. Elders urged donations of worldly goods. 79 gold watches, 100 rings and jewelry, and a house valued at 3000 dollars were given, totaling over 25000 dollars for the cause. Elders urged members able to sell out and go forth to preach the Adventist doctrine.
A Boston missionary offers to discuss vegetarian diet with the Cannibal Isles king. A Chicago family now requires guest identification after hosting relatives for the World's Fair. A Hawaiian queen responds to a diplomat about mixed races with a quip about white food in her veins.
Regular correspondent notes Cleveland’s dispatches on Hawaii sent to Congress. Dems front the tariff bill while Republicans fear Senate amends. Carlisle urges immediate action to cover a 60 million dollar deficit and preserve government credit.
The text contrasts skeptical views on income tax and political impact with Rev Joseph Parker’s definition of faith. It lauds faith as reason, life, and action, arguing true faith leads to philanthropy and social good, while faith without works is dead.
A rambler, drunk on rye, staggers through a chaotic scene belting out a garbled song. He wakes shouting for life as clothing and items scatter from parlor to kitchen. In the morning the man is found with his head in a ice box, a comical local mystery in Memphis Scimitar.
A discussion citing Rev. G. W. Boggs from the Christian Observer argues against removing Bible teaching from public schools and warns that Rome’s encroachment on education threatens civil liberty. The piece calls for guarding American institutions from church influence.
A Friday gathering at J. M. Berry’s near George's Creek church ends in tragedy after a drunken dispute between William Ferguson and Sam Jamison over a damsel. Ferguson fatally shoots Jamison and is captured Sunday by Constable S. N. Wyatt. Ferguson awaits a preliminary hearing at Pickens jail. The piece also lists A. M. E. Ap pointments in Greenville District with multiple presiding elders and ministers named.
Mar J A Boggs dies at his Liberty home on Wednesday at age 68 years 10 months and 25 days after a year of declining health. Funeral at Liberty Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev J T McBryde with burial at Carmel cemetery. Boggs praised as a devout elder in Liberty Presbyterian church and a veteran of Gist Rifles Hampton's Legion. Also notes on land and family moves, and a Clemson College faculty member marrying Miss Adelina Leftwich of Atlanta.
Person requests all persons to refrain from harb or employing the children Amanda Carrie and Jim Price who are underage and have left home without consent. Any disregard of this notice will be acted upon.
Sloan Bros. markets Tip Top cough syrup as best out and offers window glass repair and putty, paints, seeds, and drugs. Ad copy urges advertising in the weekly paper and notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething at 25 cents a bottle.
D B Heypricks administrator announces an application to J B Newbery judge of probate for leave to make a final settlement of the estate of Vicey Hendricks and asks to be dismissed as administrator. Sloan Bros publicizing buggy painting and Sloan's Camphorice relief.
Defendants Corrie M Blalock Robert N Blalock and L F Blalock are sued in a complaint served January 8 1894 Requires answer within twenty days from service and warns plaintiffs will seek court relief if ignored. Attorneys listed J M Stewart CG C P official seal J P Caney Johnson Ricney.
A fragmentary OCR item shows names Westmoreland Mrow Duke and Kirkley M D connected to a dental notice and a drug store in Greenville Kansour. The text hints at an advertisement or professional listings with incomplete details.
Train schedule brief notes trains operate on 7th Meridian Time with a condensed timetable. Local lines include routes through Lee and nearby stations. Details are limited in the fragment, but timing references indicate standardized hourly departures.
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