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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1890
Page
6
The Greenville News notes ads must be prepaid and outlines rates for six months to a year. It highlights political campaigns for Tillman and Ashley, meetings across counties, and speculation on Charleston and Senate races. Storms and Peabody appointments are mentioned amid campaign urgency.
The piece argues against the sub-treasury bill advocating popular election of the warehouseman, claiming it distracts from tariff reform. It spots the Republican tariff policy as harmful to farmers, urges abolition of protection, and promotes a Democratic tariff for revenue as best for the South. It notes Alliance members share anti tariff convictions and oppose the current plan.
The letter-worn column outlines the 820 delegate state convention with 161 needed for nomination, Tillman’s 126 support and 70 opposed, and 124 delegates left to bid for. It promotes party unity and cites a August 13–14 reunion of Orr’s regiment at Sandy Springs with multiple SC commands invited and reduced rail rates.
The McComack News notes a rumor that Belton resident Mac A Latimer may run for Lieutenant Governor instead of Gary. It claims Latimer would threaten Tillman support in the county, calling him a gentleman and a strong businessman.
The Board of Commissioners orders ride bonds placed at forks of all public roads in Pickers County. Contracts for erection go to the lowest responsible bidders on Sale Day in August next, by Elias Day, Chairman, in front of the courthouse at 1 o clock. Plans may be viewed at the Commissioners’ office after the 1st inst. By order of the Board.
Io will be at the bridge over George's Creek on the new Easley Bridge road on August Tth 00, at 10 Welock aow, for the purpose of letting the rebuilding of said bridge. Plan and specification made known on day of letting. Kniss Dax, td Chairman Co Com'rs.
The university lists graduate and undergraduate programs including literary and six scientific degrees, shorter courses, and professional programs in law, pharmacy, veterinary science, and pedagogy. Laboratories, shops, and model rooms are described with total expenses around 186 dollars, tuition from 40 dollars per session, and partial tuition remission for those unable to pay. Session begins first Tuesday in October with entrance exams the preceding week.
No. 5 offers Pullman sleeper from New York to Atlanta. No. 52 runs Washington to New Orleans and Washington to Birmingham. No. 6f provides sleeper from Atlanta to New York. No. 53 travels New Orleans to Washington and Birmingham to Washington. Signed JAS, LL. TAYLOR, G. PAY, Washington, D.C. L. I. MOLESKEY, D. P. AL, Atlanta.
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