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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1890
Page
2
A partisan critique argues against a constitutional convention and denounces independentism. It defends the party line, praises honest governance, and labels critics as disloyal while urging adherence to party rules and the sub treasury bill stance.
Great quantities of iron ore have been found along the chain of mountains from Pennsylvania to Alabama with notable deposits in this state. Thirty years ago near Six Mile mountain ore was dug, and a specimen collection could shed light on its wealth. The piece also discusses public figures and political campaigns, including remarks on Mr. Geo. W. Childs, May Childs in a review, and upcoming appearances by President Polk and Captain Tilman as part of agricultural and political discourse.
The article discusses the Lavelle case and defends the jurors while criticizing their reluctance to declare murder as such. It notes public concern over pardons and judicial limits, mentions Charleston World reporting on press tickets by Henry County Phil Association, and adds demographic notes that New York averages show 35 more boys born and 55 more males die weekly.
A collage of household tips and rural notices from a bygone press includes a remedy for pinching shoes using hot water cloth, plus methods to remove foreign bodies from the eye. It surveys national unions, local picnics, farm debt, tariff views, and a Paris comb accident, all in a catalog of era concerns.
The passage describes how strikers avoid immediate broad demands. They first seek shorter hours and accept wage reductions if needed. Once shorter hours are secure and public opinion blocks lengthening them, they stage a general strike for higher pay, which tends to succeed.
Von W J Tatbert State Lecturer will speak at Pickens H next Tuesday the 22d at 10am and at Bavley at 5pm to deliver lectures at each place All are urged and invited to attend OS Garin Pres
Democratic clubs are called to meet on Saturday August 2 in order to elect delegates to the County Convention. The convention will convene at Pickens Colfouse on Monday August 4, 1809. Each club receives one delegate plus one more per twenty five enrolled members. By order of the Communities J D Cunnros Sec Huby 4th 1899.
W Benet of Abbeville announces his candidacy for Congress in the Think Congressiors District subject to Democratic party action. Col P D K Norris of Pendleton is announced for Congress in the Third District subject to Democratic party action.
Woodle is officially announced as a Senate candidate subject to Danveritie party approval in the upcoming primary election.
AVIVEL Thon Bowen is a candidate for the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic primary. TE Carpenter is announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives under Democratic Party rules. J. Clying is announced for re election as County Auditor subject to Democratic primary action.
J T Til is announced as a candidate for the office of county treasurer, pending Democratic primary action. Esquire Join To Youngblood is announced as a candidate for county treasurer, subject to Democratic party primary selection.
A list of local candidates announces multiple individuals for School Commissioner and County Commissioner positions. Each entry notes candidacy is subject to the Democratic primary election, with names including Maj. D. Grice Esquire J. T. Mullinix Tr Glazener B. Smite Griffin J. Nowamors Murpitiori W Price Thos Power Arapteray Henditikcs J.B. Newberry, and various references to Pickens County.
Multiple public notices announce bridge rebuilds on Masley and Shoal Creek bridges in Pickens County with contract lettings on August 6 and 7. Specified post sizes, boards, and brick locust details are given for construction. A $250 reward is offered for delivering David B. Stephens to authorities for the murder of A.C. Gaidin in Pickens on May 31, 1890. Also listed are Atlantic Coast Line train schedules and official county clerks.
A garbled proclamation claims Governor approval and lists official statements regarding justice and independence. The text includes names and dates, references to a public seal and a state notice, then transitions to a Notice to Debtors and Creditors and an Overseers’ order demanding immediate work.
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