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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1890
Page
2
A jumble of names and events outlines political contests in 1890s America. References to Tamanny Hall, Grady monument, Dr. Schaff, and rail wrecks mingle with violent crime reports and public figures. The piece hints at elections, nominations, and party tensions amid a backdrop of sensational incidents.
The call urges a March 27 gathering in Columbia to nominate candidates for all statewide offices. It charges past and present administrations with corruption and seeks a reform movement led by the order’s sympathizers. The nominated slate would require ratification by the Democratic State convention.
The Abbeville Medium argues the Cumberland Gap project could be advanced if the G C and N Railway acts now. It says Schofield’s takeover doomed the Averill plan and urges revived effort, viewing the present moment as favorable for the road to serve as a feeder.
Boston cobbler Prof P. Ei Howland reputed clairvoyant predicts events for the coming year including remarks on Blaine Butler and others. The Coming District Court notes the Western District of South Carolina starting February 3 with a heavy docket likely, though most cases are routine.
The Courier reports a Sunday sermon at 11 by Rev. Fogartie arguing against sinless perfection and the second blessing theory. The author urges pastors of all denominations to denounce these views to preserve biblical holiness and godliness.
The Abbeville Press and Banner faced boycott by the Farmers Alliance with editors staying firm on independence. Commentary notes how boycotts affect staff, subscriptions, and local impact. The piece also highlights a Washington scene where a few leaders hold power in the House and lists prominent figures. It closes with brief notes on a Memorial Volume for Jefferson Davis and a date miscalculation by Adventists.
A publisher announces a forthcoming extensive memorial volume on Jefferson Davis. The work will be produced with co operation from Davis and abundant material, offered in a durable edition and an affordable subscription price. An expensive edition will also be available for collectors, with sales handled by subscription through B Johnson & Co at 1009 Main Street, Richmond.
A frail Montana woman tells of an intruder who demanded a meal and threatened violence. She then describes tying a man with a clothesline and gagging him with a towel, planning to take him to town. The tale includes a sensational claim of injuries and a callous tone.
A multi item notice details real estate tax returns for Pickens County on January 1890, listing locations and dates across Gantrals Liberty Easley Cross Plains Dacusville Foster's Store Pumpkintown Lynch's Store Hendricks Mile Creek Six Mile and an auditors' office window period through February 20th. It also covers a Clerk's Sale in a foreclosure case by W M Hagood et al against Harriet Bowie et al with sale at Pickens C H during February, description of tract No 3 of Isaac Anderson home place totaling about 1560 acres and payment terms. Also includes a long heirs list in an ancillary case and a notice of guardian ad litem for minor defendants.
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