Change in University President and Regional Rail Upgrade
The piece notes Dr. J. M. Metude leaving Columbia for Dincksburs Virginia to assume the presidency of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Virginia. It mentions Chief Justice Fuller to rule in the Coosaw case once lawyers agree on the points. It reports a new Charleston Bennettsville railroad boosting Pee Dee trade and questions a sub treasury bill’s impact on farmers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Metude
The
State University
Columbia
Dincksburs
Van
Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Virdnia
Charleston
Bennettsville
Pee Dee
Alliance Debates Subtreasury as Cotton Market Cools
The Newberry County Alliance discusses the sub treasury bill at Greenwood meeting. President Stokes voices concern that losses on cotton advances under the plan would fall on farmers, while some gain individuals already ahead. The group endorses or tabled measures amid county discussions and news from Charleston and Tillaan Tal Vertinefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillaan
Tal Vertinefield
County Alliance
Willinan
Sub. Treasury
Newberry County
Allance
Bnck
Sub- Treasury
Stokes
Greenwood
Political Unrest And Call For Courage In Public Life
The piece laments public figures avoiding clear stances amid anticipated political upheaval. It criticizes timid Democrats and third parties, urging decisive positions and urging voters to elect those with nerve to lead in future government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisiesea
Public discussion secrecy condemned by Augusta Chronicle
The Augusta Chronicle censures President Stokes and the State Alliance for debating sub-treasury issues in secret. It warns that secret oathbound societies controlling public policy threaten democracy and humiliate citizens when leaders dictate private discussions between alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suro Lb Eee
Abe EN
Ran
Stokes
State Alliance
Sub-Treasury
Augusta
Chronicle
South Carolina
Judges Refuse Rail Passes Decline Complimentary Ticket
In a dated letter from February 12 1887 Judge Norton declines a railway pass offered to jurors and officials saying it could prompt a new trial if used in a case involving the company. He notes no personal grievance but returns the pass and upholds a standard of impartiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Norton
Sloan
Crop Prospects From Grayson County Texas
Letter from Luella Texas dated July 4 91 praises local farms in Grayson County. Writer W J Bb reports corn laid by June promising 50 to 60 bushels per acre and cotton heavy with fruit. He praises the farmers for abundant picnics and light work, expressing satisfaction with home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Borror
Lone Star State
Grayson County
W. J. Bb
Luella
A Cure for Foundered Morses
The Keowee Courier reports Rev. A C Walker’s fine mare was foundered ten days ago and improves slowly. A potential buyer offered 250 dollars, and the paper expresses sympathy for Walker and hopes the horse survives. It notes a wartime remedy once used for such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Walker
Keowee
Brother Walker
The Chautauquins a New York Ledger serial
The Chantinqiuins is announced to begin in the New York Ledger on July 25. John Trabberton, famed for Dhele's Babies, presents The Chautauquins a tale devoted to the Chautauqua educational movement. The story follows human and romantic struggles as minds seek knowledge and hearts seek love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
John Trabberton
Dhele
Chautauquins
Thaberton
Chautauqua
dLoberton
The New Labor Book and Southern Reception
A praise-filled notice for The New Labor Book by RE A Allen with contributions from Colonel L N Polk John Trimble August Post and Hiram Hawkins. Sold by Central Publishing House Atlanta with agent terms available. Also a South Carolina crop bulletin notes cotton yield down yet corn and rice in good condition peach crops small and fears of failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. A. Allen
L. N. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance
John Trimble
The
National Grange
August Post
National Farmers Alliance
Hiram Hawkins
Alabama State Grange
America
England
Peoples Party
Cincinnati
Central Publish
Tee House
Central Publishing House
Wilhelm & Preston
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
South Carolina
Columba
Grenville News
SILYS
Milking Habit and County Board Meeting Notice
The text discusses dairy practice for cows and calving effects, noting six week intervals for second milking and risks of early drying. It also announces the Board of County Commissioners meeting moved to August sale day with road petitions to be heard then. A humorous shopkeeper quip closes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Palmer
Board of County Commissioners
O.L. Duman
Lons
Liberty Township Singing Association Meet at Flat Rock Church
The Liberty Township Singing Association met at Flat Rock Baptist Church on the second Sunday in July. W. N. Nix filled a vacancy as president, with readings from Psalms, music by the congregation, and prayers by J. I. Durham. A dinner followed a long morning, and J. J. Lesley led music in the afternoon. The next meeting was set for Enon Church on the first Sunday in September with Hon. J. E. Boggs invited to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiberty Township Singing Association
Liberty Township Singing Association
Flat Rock Baptist Church
W. N. Nix
Easley
Brother Nix
J. 1. C. Durham
W. S. Bryant
Messrs
W. KE. Smith
R. W. Bryant
W. W. Norris
W. I. Nix
J. J. Lesley
S.A. McAlister
Abe Lesley
W. E. Smith
Enon
W. IL. Bryant
J. EB. Bogs
Pickens
Laban Mauldin
W. I. Droast
Flat Rock Church
Flat Rock
Pickens County Grand Jury reports county practices and needs
The Pickens County Grand Jury reports on county offices and books, notes a school fund misapportionment due to incorrect attendance data, and defers a full financial report until a later settlement. It voices concern over Sabbath freight through the county, urges bridge building funding and road repairs, recommends clerical salary adjustments, and notes a tiled well hazard. It also records Major W A Hunt elected head of the Third Battalion with broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selo
J. 2. Ghizener
Srand
Richmond & Danville
Pickens
Keowee River
Saluda River
Levis
Iuture
Pickensville
Liberty
Liberty Township
Wellins
Neres
PO Neres
Ponce
Hithiteres
Tee Osstry
Fastley
Crow Creek
Bernie Tinsy
Pinpkintown
T.uber Fine
Eustatoes Geone
Mick
Crosa Plains
Breoy
Ogeres
Porany Partienhirs
Pickens Tad Agency
Dichens
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Pickens Sentinel
Pickens C. B., 8. C
J .E. Boggs
South
Win Wich
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Colubin
Foto DL Briasen
Diate
Ciban
Curse
Paristana
Deliv
the New Labor Book
Aotlee
Mr. Marcus Prince
Mesdames ,Taylor and McKee
Anderson County
Tillman Smith
Waddy T Jaynes
Oconee
Mr. Jaynes
Richland
IL. O. Bowen
Tillman
CG. M. Rigdon
Hr. J. Shfarris
Broadus College
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Alliance Plente
Pashley
Cedar Rock
Bishteen Mile
Hamilton
Rice's
Tastey
Atheustth
Cross Phiins
Maynard
Dacusville
Peter's Creek
Pumpkintown
Wickens Court House
Glassy Mountain
Holly Springs
Bastatue
Secona Baptist Church
Thurday
Six
Noitlce
Wy. Sains
Sloan Bros
Greenville
Third Battalion
W. A. Hunt
Joo. Weerte
Sunt Weatfield
Butler
Seneca Rites
Mauldin
Vootice
Shereby
Pickens County
Scl
Atmeust
Tor
Tazzie Louper
Tusk
Assulin
James T. Singleton
Jon Gawd Gordian
Soutil Carolina
Pickenus CL. S. Coon
B. Newberry
J.P. PL
Dantaler & Smith
Grinnville, 8. C
Planos
Greenville Music House
Alexander Bros. & Co
myTing
Brewster” Buggies
Athantic
Yteson & Fisher Vehicles
Gireenville
Cis
H. C. Markley
Gr. W. Sherbette
JGC
Jeffiries
Attorney AT Law
Law
Greerville
O. Bowen
EN & Freeman
J. B. Freeman
Attorneys AT Law
Pickens, S.C
Eles c& Onn
J. EK. Boas
C. Pickens
ORR & Boggs
Pickens C. HL
8. C
Liill & Weldon
Main Street
My Dental
Wits
Suvinus
Felton’s
Sorwood
Sader
Carlisle
Mico
Westmoreland Bros
Duke
Junto
DR. Prank Smeth
Easley, S
Permaneny
Masley
Fetzgerald
Westmoorelind Dross
Aleo
Dhbis
Lrox
McFall
Almanack
Fou
Lebeot
W.T. McFall
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta, Ga
Siloan Ps
Grveenville
Gower. &, Goodlett
Saddlery Wardware
Didus
Gower & Goodlett
Greenville, S.C
RM. Wertz
Jay
IHOL
Leffel Water Wheel & Engine Co
Springfield
U.S.A
Lewis
Julius EB. Boggs
the Pickens
Land “Agency
Tf von Wart
Neene Vonow
Lars
Pickera
Mombslidine
Dickens
Oereck
Spies
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