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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
3
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The article argues for a bond issue while critiquing the Wilson bill and protectionist policy. It claims excess silver and a revenue surplus will cover the bonds, noting Secretary Carlisle’s stance and plans to issue bonds from $100 to $10,000 across states from Maine to Texas. Citizens are urged to prepare change for the offer.
In 1894 political leaders push reform and the movement as voters prepare for the next shift. Reform officers were set in 1890 and attorneys’ costs abolished, with ongoing contention about costs and platforms. Judge Benet warned reform party plattforms are meant to elect, not ride.
The Palmetto notes South Carolina’s entry into Charleston’s brewing industry as successor to Palmetto Brewing Co. The firm will keep beer quality but raise prices. Temples oppose drinking while prohibitionists may drink. Reformers may push conventions mirroring New York anti-Hill tactics.
Gov Tillman moves to strike enacting clauses of the Blind Tiger. Anti newspapers push reform candidates for governor. Citizens in Pickens county seek reform. Conflicts and tensions loom from Hawaii to Washington over who pockets dollars.
Secretary Carlisle asks for bids per 50 million dollars in United States gold bonds to prevent depletion of treasury funds, the only legal measure to avert an impending financial calamity.
Bro Bowden of Cotton Plant comments on campaign leisure and reform alignment as off year politics temper public mood. Dr Lee praises Greenville visits and claims quick cures for rheumatism while noting varying outcomes.
The cases challenging the constitutionality of the dispensary law will be argued before the Supreme Court on the 29th inst. Both sides bring strong legal talent and learning, ensuring a clear interpretation of the law.
The report states Senator Hill blocked the confirmation of Mr. Shornblower to the U.S. Supreme Court. It notes adversaries including Mr. Uornblower will campaign against him in New York, predicting Hill will retire to private life. It also doubts a future presidential bid.
Members applaud Reed for wit as he heckles Carlisle over bonds with the quip Impeach him and a non sectarian smile brightening the record.
The Sentinen exposes a rumor that Latimer refused to vote in the House regarding the Wilson bill. The governor visits Washington to address railroad receivers and meet a congressional committee. Latimer carries a memorial in Congress reflecting his views from the recent legislative message.
The article quotes Senator Irby advocating fair contest and the March convention’s principle that the people should name their candidate rather than a political ring in the State house. It notes no objection to the ring residing in the State house and mocks opponents as back numbers.
South Carolina’s Mr. McLaurin leads a House resolution requesting the Agriculture Department report the number of non classified employees stationed in South Carolina, their salaries, and related details. The measure is seen as establishing a precedent for open disclosure prompting further inquiry among members.
At Clemson Agricultural College a new Board of Visitors was created on January 10 1894 with seven citizens from each congressional district to visit the college on the first Wednesday in August and recommend changes. Members elected include W D Evins Bennettsville EK R Walter Orangeburg R B Watson Ridge Spring W H Howards Rock Hill D F Bradley Easley I S Bryce Fairfield and T D Jervey Charleston.
A male narrator urges boys to tell the truth, warning of memory strain, social scorn, and punishment for lies. The piece contrasts honesty with deceit, citing Ananias, community judgment, and long lasting consequences, ending with a note on respect from peers and elders.
A poemish venting of catching the grip with vivid discomfort from crown to toe. The speaker lists aches andgoners as signs and urges fortitude to endure the illness without naming events or places.
Mrs Campaign Thunder and Mr Shaw of Eau Claire Wisconsin delivered a glowing description of their district in congress. The oration celebrated diverse nationalities, industrial vigor, wheat farming, and a unity of rugged West and refined East with strong applause from colleagues.
The Clemson Board of Trustees and President Craighead urged Professor J S Newman of Agriculture to resign amid reported discord. Newman, at Clemson since early project work, will leave February 1 as a three member committee seeks a replacement. The Board aims for unity across the College. The Columbia Register notes students' respect for Newman as he departs.
Greenville News notes a Greenville county citizen with sixteen children from two wives. It highlights Mr and Mrs Joseph Looper near Dacusville in Pickens county, aged 87 and 86, as parents of 16 children, 116 grandchildren, and 94 great grandchildren, totaling 226 descendants. The piece also mentions Spartanburg county clerk entering agriculture after Wakefield bachelor brothers left land worth about 100000 to a sister for a century, then to the clerk’s successors and eventual division among relatives.
Patent records show the Bell Telephone patent term of seventeen years has run its course and will expire on the eightieth instant, releasing the invention into the public domain. The action underscores the shift of control from private monopoly to public property.
An old notice promotes Monterey Cure claiming relief for malacia nervousness indigestion and bowel complaints. The ad describes it as simple pleasant to taste and free of unpleasant aftertaste.
A compact promotional notice touts a single volume history covering history art and science with a concise world’s fair history. It highlights six engravings and Columbian Architecture illustrations and notes sales by subscription through I. W. Farr at Rice's 8. C.
Broken panes filled by Sloan Bros who sell window glass pulleys paints seeds and drugs. Advertising drives business like steam powers machinery. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promotes teething relief at 25 cents a bottle. Read Tux Sentences this week for news and ads.
D. E. Hendricks administrator announces intent to apply before Judge J. B. Newbery of Pickens County South Carolina on February sales day 1894 for leave to make a final settlement of the estate of Vicey Hendricks deceased and to be dismissed as administrator. Sloan Bros offer buggy painting for 50 cents and Sloan's Camphorice for chapped hands and face.
Defendants are summoned to answer the complaint within twenty days after service. Plaintiffs’ attorneys warn if no answer, the court will grant relief demanded. Date January 8 1894. J M Stewart official seal J P Curry and Johnson Ricney. Also notices of complaint filing in Pickens County Court of Common Pleas and a local dental notice for Pickens and Greenville offices.
Timetables show northbound and southbound departures from Spartanburg Greenville Seneca and Charlotte area with A and CC divisions and vestibule limited trains. Connections include Asheville Hendersonville Hot Springs and Columbia, Pullman cars on select trains and multiple daily departures with night and daytime slots.
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