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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1890

Page

4

TALMAGN Pilgrimage The Rev Walmakke Recovers From Attack

Reverend Dewitt Walmakke of Brooklyn Tabernacle has largely recovered after an assault. He describes a Bible rich pilgrimage across Palestine and Italy, including a Jordan River baptism of an American seeker and a Jeremiah style journey that deepened his biblical understanding.

Dewitt Walmakke Paris Aurania Holy Land Italy Rome Palestine Bethlehem Jerusalem Jericho Jordan

The Pretty Young Widow Charged With Poisoning Husband

Charlotte NC January report on Mrs Cora Scales Morris of Reidsville charged with poisoning her husband D E Morris by chloroform. The once wealthy Reidsville capitalist died mysteriously. wife denied love and faced trial next week in Superior Court.

Charlotte N. C Cora Scales Morris Reidsville Herusband North Carolina Morrie D. E. Morris Reidyville Migs Scales Morris Hax “Hrebboar

Prominent Georgia Physician Kills Brother-in-Law in Rome

In Rome Georgia on January 20 Dr J B Holmes a leading physician shot and killed Dorest Allgood president of the Trion factory after Allgood drew a pistol. Holmes says self defense and surrendered to officers. Public sentiment largely favors Holmes though both men were highly regarded.

Augusta Rome Deforest Allgood Trion Factory North Georgia J. B Holmes Georgia Allgood Back Street Essrs McKelden Mattlock Tennessee Olmes Bpas

American Tobacco Company Incorporation Filed in New Jersey

A certificate of incorporation for the American Tobacco Company was filed in TLENTON New Jersey on January 22. The capital is $2,000,000. Incorporators include Ginter and Pope of Richmond, Arndt and J B Duke of New York, B N Watts of Durham, Emor and Butler of Brooklyn, and Kimball of Rochester. The company plans to absorb most large cigarette plants in the country.

Tlenton N. J American Tobacco Company Gessaree Messrs. Ginter and Pope Richmond Arndt J. B. Duke New York B. N. Watts Durham Emor and Butler Brooklyn Kimball Rochester Company Trust

Interdenominational Sunday School Convention Called for March 4 1890

A statewide Interdenominational Sunday School Convention is announced to meet in Columbia on March 4 1890 at eight in the evening. The call urges county and denominational bodies to appoint delegates, prepare statistics, and promote broad attendance with early railroad excursion arrangements. Carlisle chairs the Spartanburg committee.

South ‘Carolina Columbia Department of Christ’s William Reynolds Illinois South Carolina Asa Columbian

Clemson Will Case Moves to Advance in Supreme Court

In Washington on January 20 a South Carolina legal team led by Attorney General Jos. H. Earle argued for advancing the Clemson will case. The court debated merits and readiness to hear motions, with a decision due next Monday.

United States Supreme Court Mande Washington News and Courier Washington, D. C South Carolina United States Supreme Court Room Jos. H. Earle Messrs A. T. Smythe J. L. Orr Clemson Will Cage Leroy Youmans J. P. Carey Alexander King Isabella Lee Camberlanin Confemme Dibble Fuller Farle Gen. Earle Miss Lee Justice Miller Youmans

Explosion Kills One, Injures Eight in Pittsburgh

An early morning natural gas explosion at 9:30 wrecked three frame houses on 88th near Butler in Pittsburgh PA killing one person instantly and seriously injuring eight others, with two of the injured listed as critical.

Pittsaburrg Butler Street

Married for Fun Causes Society Stir in Gu

In Fort valley Crawford County on a Thursday night a license forged by O B Wright allowed Rev B L Ross to marry W H Harris and Miss Phoie Skellie. The ceremony was held in darkness and kept secret two days before revelation. Authorities say the license was forged and the matter may go before the courts.

Fort Valley B. L. Ross O. B. Wright Crawford County Marcheso W. H. Harris Pho- 8A Skellie Dr. Ross

Blizzard Claims Cattle and Men Across Washington Frontier

Report from Coleville reservation says thousands of cattle and sheep perished in a week long blizzard. Ground lies under two feet of snow, with drifts mountain high. A stage station keeper near Alnea froze to death. Wild Goose Creek mail carrier also perished. Eight cattlemen are dead. half of herds may be lost this season.

Washington Coleville Alnea Wild Goose Creek

Carnie Flood Displaces Hundreds as Little Wabash Rises

In Carnie Illinois January 109 the Little Wabash floods towns forcing about 300 residents to flee to higher ground. Homes along the northern area submerge under 20 feet of water with 75 to 100 houses underwater. Animals drift away and fences are carried downstream as farmers report widespread ruin. Authorities warn the worst may still come as Gorwin ponders a 15 foot rise.

Caine Inn Carnie Illinois Wabash River Meader Wabash Gorwin

Split in Pennsylvania Women’s Temperance Union forms new nonsectarian group

Philadelphia reports a break in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania over endorsement of the Prohibition party. The seceders form an independent, nonsectarian organization after a Wednesday conference. A secretary’s report accuses politicians of partisan methods as a new neutral committee is formed. A separate Arkansas aid note describes two destitute brothers walking from Memphis to Asheville in pursuit of relief.

Philadelphia Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania Prohibition Party Women's Christian Temperance Union Arkansas Asheville Asad Casa Memphis Wayne County N. C Raleigh

Boy 15 Arrested for Burglary Near Beaver Dam

Johnny Little, about fifteen, was arrested in Beaver Dam Union County on burglary charges. Found on him were pistol bowie knife and keys. He confessed to raiding several houses including a Stanly County burglary where about $200 disappeared. He is jailed in Albemarle. the boy comes from a good family and is not an orphan.

Cuarorri N. C Johnny Little Beaver Dam Union County Johnny Stanly County David Foreman Albemarle

World’s Fair site vote stirs House factions

In Washington on January 17 the House debated the World’s Fair site question. Delegations from Chicago Missouri and New York pressed their interests with Cameron Mason Lawler Springer Hatch Dockery Bland Flower Farquhar and Cummings influential in floor action. A nine member special committee will be appointed without instructions and may select a site or defer to the House.

Spei Springer Missouri Hatch Dockery Bland New York Flower Farquarhar Cummings

Faith Curists Claim Unmarked Burial Of Believer

William O Halverson a Swede who joined the wedish Faith Curists in Brooklyn fell ill with a cold that grew to fever. He refused medicine per society rules. He died among strangers and his fellow believers deserted him, leaving only a grave digger and assistant at a nameless burial.

Dendly Faith Brooklyn William O. Halverson Ques Association of Believers Wedish Faith Curists

Goshen Chapel Fire Stems from Faction War in Quilford County

In Quilford county North Carolina the Goshen chapel, a colored church, was burned by incendiaries after a long bitter feud over church possession. A court term earlier saw one faction acquitted on forcible trespass, triggering the arson attack to keep the church from its defeated rivals.

Raueian N. C Goshen Chapel Quilford County

A Long Felt Want Candidate and Workingman Dialog

A candid exchange between a candidate and a tired workingman reveals mutual skepticism about class privilege. The candidate promises equal treatment, while the workingman, pressed for time, offers his support after a brief encounter.

Tail Taily Workingman

Randall Joins Presbyterian Church in Baptism Rites

Washington correspondent reports Samuel J. Randall joined the Presbyterian church. Pastor Chester visited Randall’s home to perform baptism. Standall's family denies the action signals fear of death, saying Randall remains hopeful and cheerful despite ill health and aims to take a seat in the House before the session ends.

Washington The Atlanta Constitution Samuel J. Randall Presbyterian Church Chester

Weather and farming notes from Pomarin in mid summer

Col. Thomas W. Holloway of the South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Society reports continued heat endangering hogs and meat safety. He plans to kill and pickle hogs in brine, boiling salt first, and packing joints in barrels. An elderly reader recalls a harsh winter around 1827 and notes widespread fruit and grain concerns.

Thomas W. Holloway South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Society Pomarin

Joiner preaching social equality sparks unrest in North Carolina

The Joiner case reveals sermons urging no color line and social equality for Negroes. He told followers that whites denying rights would face the torch as a weapon, signaling growing outrage in Ciantorre. A separate Kansas City area wreck left engineer Howland with a broken leg, and fireman Herman dead.

Joiner Mansrikop Kansas City, Fort Scott Memphis Howland Herman Hughey Widdson

Killing at Cabarrus County near Harrisburg

In Cabarrus County near Harrisburg yesterday evening John Howie was killed during a quarrel between Oscar Galloway and White Pharr. Galloway attempted to shoot Pharr but Pharr grabbed the pistol. it discharged, killing Howie. Both men fled and have not yet been found. All are Black. The notice also mentions a gas pipe attachment used to extinguish gas at 10.00. The daughter asks her father about last night.

Union J. B. Porter T. CG Duncan Susie Fernandes Spartanburg Lottie Mack Greenville News James Vincent Lottie McMahon Charlie Gilliam William Davis Wm. Davis T. C. Duncan Cnanrtorre N.C John Howie Cabarrus County Harrisburg Oscar Galloway White Pharr Howie Galloway Pharr Atley London-over-the-border Johnny Miss X Johnstown Pennsylvana Edward Gallagher Michael Gallagher Kate Stockhomer Morrillville Here

Death of Mr. Andrew J. Young

Mr. Andrew J. Young died at his home near Inman on Sunday. He was a Greenville native in his 76th year and spent much of his life in Spartanburg. He served the State in the Mexican War and the War of Secession and was respected for honesty and industry.

Andrew J. Young Inman Young Greenville Spartanburg

Wheat Crop Prospects Brighten for Kansas

The Kansas Wheat Crop reports to the state agricultural department show a very fine condition with early rains and recent snow. Prospects indicate the largest wheat crop ever harvested, with acreage up 20 percent from last year and prospects 20 percent better than at this time last year, per Mr. Mohler.

Kansas Agricultural Department of Mohler

Louisiana Lottery Charter Faces Renewal Battle

The Louisiana Lottery charter is expiring and a fierce political showdown looms over renewing the charter. The Legislature must decide, with the Lottery faction pressing a deal to pay the state debt in exchange for a new charter, while Gov. Nichols is expected to campaign against renewal.

Louisiana Lottery Louisiana Nichols

Polly Dewood Dies After Birthday, Pneumonia Claim

Amesbury resident Polly Dewood dies at age 100 from pneumonia, following a birthday celebrated January 11. Funeral plans not listed.

Amesbury Are Mia Polly Dewood

Long list of 19th century news items gather

A mixed batch of brief notices covers prizes for Columbus essays, a U.S. judge candidacy, Native American reductions on a reservation, influenza outbreaks, executions in Fort Smith, a Petersburg grand jury, rumors about the czar's brother, lottery indictments in Columbus, military brevet proposals, influenza in Quebec, Confederate veterans meeting, Alabama wealth, a mind reader witness, boxer Pat Jackson in New York, a Cronin case in San Antonio, Spanish cabinet free trade, Brazilian debt, Russian exiles, a brewery sale rumor, Minnesota masonry stance, lynching statistics, Plymouth Church, North Carolina Supreme Court appeal, and Missouri military drilling rules.

Columbus House Quebec Wade Hampton M. (. Butler South Carolina Camp of Leesburg General Roseer H. E. DeBardeleben Alabama Birmingham Brown Ashland Vic

Pianos and Organs Offered With Installment Plans

Music shop offers Obickwsing and Mathusbek pianos noted for tone and touch, Mason & Hamlin upright pianos, Eterling uprights from 225 dollars, Arion pianos from 200 dollars, Mason & Hamlin and Sterling organs with prices from 50 dollars, six year guarantees, fifteen day trial and two way expenses if unsatisfied, installment sales offered.

Eels Otoy Obickwsing Mathusbek Mason & Hamlin Eterling Arion Sterling Organs

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Talmagns Chas I. Carlisle Spartanburg, D. C Caruie Ilnois Randall John the Church Mr. Pearson Europe Raleigh News and Observer R. G. Pearson Charleston D. C Citadel Square Baptist Church Asia Minor Pearson Baltimore Senate Today Current News Spain Dominions Christopher Columbus Edmund Waddill George D. Wise Hughes St. Peter’s Reservation Winnipee Harris Austin John Billin Sam Goen Jamison Burris Thomas Willis Jamison Jones Fort Smith Ark Indian Territory Prand Petersburg Wm. Mahone S-A Bt. Petersburg New York Herald Sabout Paeter Jackson Sullivan San Antonio Texas Longenecker Cronin Ban Antonia Iprane Clana-Gael Hirty Russia London Valentine Loewer Gambrinus Brewery Eeglieb Grand Lodge of Minnesota A. M Pennsylvania United States Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Lynch Lyman Abbott Peeiet Plymouth Henry Ward Beecher Supreme Court of the United States W. P. Roberts A. H. Temple Uilder’s Rrett Drug Co Avausta Gilder Jersey Flats Iry W. H. Gibbes W. H. Gibbes, Jr Wils, &c. E W. H Nurug Holler & Anpens Tg P.O Langley Brothers King BT Anuwaciurers Butter Herd of Jersey Benson Preston LI MELT JH. Sa.baldwin John A. Willis West Gervais Street Union Depot Ri Ae NG Wannami Lurray Co 3. C Stoward & Willett Foblbay Druggista Barrett Avauatt Bradfield Pasahuta Menstonthly Bas Brent Danger Bradfield Regia Atti SUCN Ioc A My Tunis Terry 1Kang Nas
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