Register notes and political shifts in the South
The Georgetown Times reports Dibble Cothran and Perry decline re election. It questions similar historical precedents in the state. It notes Uncle Sam's treasury deficit as Congress makes appropriations and pensions. J B Murray resigns Anderson county chair. S M Orr to lead. Voters aged 21 since November 1688 must register, or lose rights. Railroads complicate Charleston travel pattern. Rutlege replaced as Greenville court house architect. Perry linked to Democrats.
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Georgetown Times
Messrs
Dibble
Cothran
Perry
the Times
Uncle Sam
Congress
B. B. Rutleye
United States Court House
Greenville
William Perry
Valhalla
Rutlege
Keowee
Washington
State and County Politics Rise in The Farmers Platform Year
A lively political year spans state and county arenas as heavyweight figures seek the farmers platform for swift office gains. Senator John G Carlisle is slated for a tariff bill contest, while Beatty and others drum up support. Masonic Temple in Anderson to be dedicated with James A Hoyt delivering the address. Berkeley county faces armed desperadoes causing daytime fear and business disruption. A new monthly, Phe Lyceum, debuts in Asheville edited by Tillman R Gaines at one dollar yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe Lyceum
Asheville
N. C
Tillman R. Gaines
Tennessee political life ends in retirement for Bob Taylor
Robert L. Taylor has held roles as a Tennessee Legislature member, a U S representative, and twice governor. He plans to retire to his home to spend his remaining days with his wife and children. The note ends with a playful hope that the resolution may change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Taylor
Tie
Congress
Tennessee
Ile
Bob
Tillman State ticket shaping up with likely names
The Tillman State ticket is taking shape with Col. Gary expected to be urged for the second place and J. Pope mentioned for Attorney General. No candidates yet named for other spots as June heat spurs interest and many would accept if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Col. Gary
J. Pope
Calhoun Griffin Murder Casts Shadow Over Pickens County
Calhoun Griffin, a 39 year old Pickens County resident, died after being stabbed on a street near his home. The coroner's inquest details follow. Griffin was a progressive farmer and mill operator, having completed a saw mill and grist mill on Pown Creek and bidding on Clemson College lumber work with R W Gillespie. His funeral was held at Hagood burying ground with Methodist service and Magonie fraternal rites.
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Fen
Calhoun Griffin
Griffin
Hagood Burying Ground
J. F. Anderson
Methodist Church
Magonie
Keowee Lodee
Pickens County
Pown Creek
R. W. Gillespie
Clemson College
Noa
Fort Hill
Picken
Growth Fuels Greenville Real Estate Boom
Greenville real estate on West John and Main streets shows rising activity as manufacturing expands, population grows, and waterworks near completion. The city gains wealth and demand for homes, drawing more residents seeking the superior public schools. The Greenville News notes rapid progress and future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
John
Main Streets
Greenville News
CANDIDATE Farm GOVERNOR John Bratton Announces Candidacy
Gen. John Bratton of Fairfield declares intent to run for governor and vows to attend meetings to discuss issues calmly. His bid appears too late to affect Pickens county, as delegates report strong support for Capt. Tillman from county clubs. only Poster's store club published resolutions endorsing Tillman.
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John Bratton
Fairfield
Senvinen
Pickens
Capt. Tillman
Poster's Store
Tillman
Farmers Unite Against Tariff Iniquity Across Regions
Northwest farmers and others resist tariff harms exposing Republican hypocrisy. Farmers learn duties raise costs on grain and farm goods. insistence on concessions to avert political wreck. Georgia Alliance lines up with leading politicians, while crop-related tensions and editor confrontations unfold nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Republican Party
Indiana
They All Say We in Edgefield Praise Captain Tillman
Residents of Edgefield defend Captain Ben Tillman against rumors. They attest his twenty years of known character as clean and exemplary, noting occasional slips like tripping, a common misstep shared by many, including preachers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield
Ben Tillman
Bagefield
Fadgefield
Census Blanks Spark Debate On Embarrassing Questions
A newspaper reader notes controversy over census items 22 and 23 about disease and mental and physical defects. Critics say penalties for nonresponse offend, while a New York lawyer suggests answering I dont know. The letter critiques quorum worries and recounts local anecdotes as the Oconee county counts convention plans for June crises and delegate elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Death by Bee Sting and A Race Reminiscence in Indiana
Samuel Salter, aged seventy two, died at his home near Trenton South Carolina after a brief illness from bee stings inflicted two weeks earlier. His horse knocked over a gum, and while Salter tried to protect the horse he was fatally stung. The horse died soon after. Aiken Recorder notes the incident and Salter as no good man. In Crawfordsville Indiana race prejudice mirrors the national climate as 300 colored pupils seek graduation without equal treatment amid firm teachers and a segregated commencement and banquet. An indignation meeting follows without a presidential reply being read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Salter
Trenton
S. C
Undianna
Harrison
South Carolina
Crawfordsville
Ind
The Discontented Worker Finds Wealth Through Labor
The discontented crave wealth without labor and see loafing as happiness. Money, as a motive power, should drive healthful enterprise that exercises mind and body. True satisfaction lies in conquering a fortune by will and effort rather than receiving a windfall.
Avot on Mood and Courage in Adversity
A didactic reflection contrasts two men reacting to hardship. One sinks into despair due to low mood and dulled faculties. The other maintains cheer, faces ill with unyielding pluck, and demonstrates the value of a hopeful, courageous disposition cultivated through effort.
Convention Proceedings Reflect a Heated Party Meeting
The convention elected W.T. O'Dell as temporary and then permanent chairman, with W.T. Bowen as vice president and W.W. Bright as secretary. A credentials committee reported results from multiple clubs, and a majority plan for primary elections was adopted amid debate on voter turnout and division procedures. Delegates to the congressional convention were chosen, and O'Dell was elected county chairman for two years amid calls to adjust representation rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius FE. Boggs
W. B. Allgood
W.T. O'Dell
W. W
TF. Bright
W.T. Bowes
Easley
Liberty
Central
Hurricane
Six Mile
Pickens
Dacusville
Cross Plains
Pumpkintown
Mastatoe
Poster's Store
D. VF. Bradley
M. A. Boges
R. G. Gaines
WP. J. Mauldin
Kastatoe
J. W. Thomas
G. M. Lynch
Foster's
G. W. Singleton
H. M. Looper
J. D. Cureton
Duneasville
T. P. Looper
J. S. Barker
Dr. Wield
W.T. Bowen
J. I. Kirksey
John A. Easley
Oconee
AG. Bowen
Iaban Mauldin
Looper
John T. Boges
B.S. Griffin
Laban Mauldin
James A. Griffin
W.T. Field
E. Boroughs
W. T. Field
Fies
W. T. O'Dell
Charleston
Winthrop school raises state teaching exam and scholarship plan
A competitive exam on July 2 at Excle County Court House selects state beneficiaries for Winthrop school. First prize yields a 150 dollar annual state appointment. second prize covers tuition, with boarding at the schoolhouse for 135 dollars per session. Applicants must be at least eighteen, and graduates may teach in state public schools. The nine month term begins September 24, with a strict professional focus and extensive studies in reading, arithmetic, geography, U.S. history, writing, spelling, and teaching methods.
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Excle
Winthrop School
Amrontha
Gue
Wintrop School
United States
D. B. Jonxsox
Supi. W. TS
Reverend Worgan and Morgan Die in Clinton Community
Rev F W Worgan and Rev P M Morgan died at their Clinton home in Laurens County after brief heart disease illness. Funeral sermon by Rev J J Mahaffey at Methodist church, burial in Presbyterian cemetery. Morgan long served as Methodist preacher and South Carolina Conference member, once with Valhalla charge during the war. Married 1861 to Mary Verlina Dickson. survived by seven children. He belonged to Knights of Tower and Masonic fraternal orders.
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F. W. Worgan
P.M. Morgan
Clinton
Laurens County
J. J. Mahaffey
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Mr. Morgan
South Carolina
Valhalla
Mary Verlina Dickson
Andrew Dickson
Knights of Tower
Masonia Fraternity
Ixkeowee Courer
Reward Offered for J C Griffin Murderer Stephens
The relatives of J C Griffin offer 500 dollars for information leading to the capture of Dave Stephens white about 38 years old six feet tall and 160 to 170 pounds. He is said to be at large in the western North Carolina or eastern Georgia region. Stephens is a gunsmith and skilled worker in blacksmith and carpenter trades with dark sandy hair hazel eyes and a pleasant manner. He has a swagging walk and keeps his hands in front, with drooped shoulders. Notify Hl A Richey Sheriff Pickens County at Pickens Court House South Carolina. May 31, 1890.
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J.C. Griffin
Pickens C. H
5. C
Dave Stephens
North Carolina
Said Stephens
Hl. A. Richey
Pickens County
Pickens Court House
S. C
Col de Norres as candidate for vacant congressional seat
The text notes Judge Cothran resigning from Congress and that Col de Norres’s supporters will nominate him to fill the vacancy. It is a brief political notice from Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cothran
Congress
Col DE Norres
Central
Clyde seeks re election as County Auditor in primary
The announcement states that B Clyde is a candidate for re election to the office of County Auditor, contingent on the Democratic party's actions in the upcoming primary. It presents the formal campaign declaration and party subscription as the basis for the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
County Treasurer Candidates Announced for Primary
J T Lyle is respectfully announced as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to Democratic party action at the primary election. Enquire Join Pt Youngblood is also announced as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the party primary.
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Youngblood
Political candidates for school and county commissioner
Multiple candidates are respectfully announced for School Commissioner and County Commissioner positions. Names include MAJ GRICK, J TI MULLINGX, JR GLAZRNER, WON PRICE, THOS POWER, MATTHEW HENDRICKS with campaigns continuing subject to Democratic party primary elections in Six Mile Yok County and Pickens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. D. Grick
Democratic Party
Esquire
J. Ti. Mullingx
Yok
Mr. Won. Price
Hin
Thos Power
Six Mile
Matthew Hendricks
Pickens County
Allice
Pickens Town Tax Books Open for 1890 levy
The books are open for the collection of the tax levied on property within Pickens corporate limits to raise supplies for the fiscal year. They will remain open until June 16, 1890, after which a 15 percent penalty will be added. J M Svewantz treas and clerk council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
J.M. Svewantz
Treas
Citation for administration of J Griffin estate in Pickens
Court of Probate at Pickens issues citation to Suiion A Griffin Esq to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted for the estate of J. Griffin deceased. Hearing set for June 19 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. J B Newbery J P P Ge
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South Carolina
County of Pickens
J. B. Newberry
Suiion A. Griffin
J. Griffin
J.C. Griffin
Richmond Danville RB condensed schedule Sept 20 1889
Richmond and Danville timetable shows trains run by 75th meridian time, one hour faster than 90th meridian time. The notice notes standardization of time for schedules and operation across lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond & Danville
Sleeping Car Service From New Orleans to Washington
Train service details sleeper No. 53 runs from New Orleans to Washington and from Birmingham to Washington. James L. Taylor is general passenger agent in Washington DC. McLeskey and D. P. Al advertise in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
New Orleans
Washington
Birmingham
D. C
L. Tu. McLeskey
D. P
Atlanta
Richmond and Danville B Greenville and Columbia Division schedule
Condensed May 25 1890 timetable for the Richmond and Danville B Greenville and Columbia Division. Trains run on 75th meridian time with services between Columbia Alston and Greenville and no. 8 no. 5 and 12 Kipm. listed. main line trains 54 and 55 operate daily between Columbia and Alston and Alston and Greenville except Sunday. Traffic management by Jas Taylor and D Cardwell as general official.
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Southwann
Nord— Leavy
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Charlottesville
Washington
Lynchburg
Richmond
Danville
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Durham
Greensborro
Salisbury
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Hot Springs
Asheville
Hendersonville
Ar Spartanburg
Tada
Athens
Gainesville
Atlanta
Auania
Theus
Tula
Cornelia
Toccoa Sete Ceeasae
Seneca
Eae Ae
Greenville
Pr Spartanburg
Lynchboro
Richmond & Danville
Columbia
Nog. Ff
Main Hine
Alston
Greenvi'le
SOL NA AS
Traflc
JAS
Taylor
Gen'l
Pass
D. Cardwell
D.P. A
Coluraly
Houth
Charleston Ar
Augusta
Eae Alston
Union
Wee Ryon
Salada
Flat Rock
du Ies
Springs
Abbeville
Belton
Williameaton
Elzer
Piedmont
Ar Greenville
Anderson
Senha Seneca
Walhalla
Athiunta
Coumbia Eee
Oh Alston
Pollarin
Goldville
Clinton
Abbeville Hodges
Williamaton
Oben Wees Pelze
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Alabama
Kolb
Confedate
J. B. Murray
Anderson County
S. M. Orr
Derwick
John G. Carlisle
McKinley
Finance Committee
Senate
James A. Hoyt
Berkeley County
B. R. Tilenar
Florida
South
Democrat
Indy
Georgia Alliance
W. J. Neville
Court House
Burns Day
O. I. Dunant
Juucd-Wo
Information
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J.T. Lyle
JR Glazrner
Cong
Newberry Ax
Minety Six
Greenwood
Ieee
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Ar. Andersen
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