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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1890
Page
6
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The Georgetown Times reports Dibble Cothran and Perry decline reelection. It notes a historic question about state politics, discusses a looming federal deficit from Congressional appropriations, and covers Alabama campaign results with Kolb trailing. It mentions Anderson county leadership changes, and critiques railroad ticket practices for Charleston, plus a Greenville courthouse staffing change and expectations for Rutlege’s replacement.
A lively year in state and county politics unfolds as supporters push for an easy path to office on the farmers platform. Alliance picnics grow nationwide while the Sentinen promises updates on both state and county developments. Senator Carlisle vies again against McKinley’s tariff, and Greenville hosts a Masonic Temple dedication with address by James A. Hoyt. Berkeley county reports two armed desperadoes causing daytime fear and business robberies. The Lyceum, a new Asheville literary monthly, debuts edited by Tillman R. Gaines at one dollar yearly.
The text notes Robert L. Taylor, who has served in the Legislature, Congress, and as Tennessee’s governor twice, intends to retire with his wife and children. It praises his family happiness and hints at his final wishes if circumstances allow.
The Tillman State ticket is shaping up with Col. Gary possibly entering for the second place and J. Pope connected with the Attorney General post. No candidates have been named for other positions yet. The June sun is expected to bring forward willing contenders eager to accept honors.
J Grier Indy reports Calhoun Griffin aged thirty nine was stabbed on a Pickens street last Saturday evening and died at home two hours later. A coroner's inquest details the crime while Rev J A Anderson and the Magonie lodge led funeral rites at Hagood burying ground. Griffin, a progressive farmer and mill operator, had just secured Clemson College lumber work and built a saw mill and grist mill on own creek. His loss casts a pall over the community and local prospects.
Greenville real estate on West John and Main Streets shows marked activity as fortunes rise daily. Manufacturing expansion, population increase, and improved schools attract migrants, with water works completed and growth expected to propel the city to greater wealth and stature, rivaling the Greenville News.
Gen John Bratton of Fairfield formally announces candidacy for Governor and vows calm discourse at campaign meetings though Pickens county shows little impact before the convention. The piece notes Tillman's strength, a single club meeting at Foster's store, and warns of tariff agitation provoking farmer anger in the Northwest and Indiana. A Florida Republican editor faces a flogging for slander while a Georgia Alliance alignment is noted.
The Edgefield Advertiser praises Capt Ben Tillman, praising his twenty years of unblemished conduct as a man and citizen. The piece notes his sainted reputation, joking that he swears only when he hurts his toe, a common human reaction among Edgefield residents.
A local newspaper item discusses census questions 22 and 23 on disease and mental and physical defects, noting criticism of the policy and suggesting a “To don’t know” reply. It includes remarks on quorum issues, a dinner anecdote, county convention plans for Oconee on the 6th instant, and the death of Sammel Salter following a bee sting incident near Trenton, S. C. He was seventy two, and his horse died shortly after.
Race prejudice described as strong in President Harrison's era. In Crawfordsville Indiana 800 colored pupils face white resistance as three complete high school courses. They seek graduation and participation in commencement events, including family attendance at the banquet. Teachers stand firm. colored citizens hold an indignation meeting without President Harrison’s sympathetic letter.
The piece argues that the discontented seek wealth without effort, preferring idle luxury over productive work. It exalted wealth earned by will and discipline through enterprise, claiming greater satisfaction from triumph over fate with intelligence and effort than from a windfall from stolen wealth.
The passage argues that habitual sadness leads to ruin as troubles erode energy and judgment. It contrasts this with a cheerful, hopeful mindset that faces adversity with unyielding pluck. Cultivating a buoyant disposition is presented as invaluable and essential.
The convention opened at 10 oclock last Monday with Julius G. Boges retiring as county chair. W T O Dell was elected temporary chair and W W I Bright secretary. A credentials committee was chosen from each club. The report lists votes by club for executive committee seats and a debate on primary elections versus majority rule. The majority plan was adopted 44 to 27, and delegates to the congressional convention were elected. W T O Dell was then unanimously chosen county chairman for two years, and a note on party unity followed.
The state competitive exam will be held July 2 at the county courthouse for state beneficiary appointments at Winthrop. Top applicant gains a $150 nine month post and the runner up a tuition scholarship. Boarding at the Winthrop house costs $15 per month plus $150 for the session. strict attendance and professional study prepare young women to teach in public schools statewide.
Rev fi Morgan died at his Clinton Laurens county home on Tuesday the 20th after a brief heart illness. The funeral sermon was by Rev Z J Malnafey at 3 pm in the Methodist church, with burial in the Presbyterian cemetery. He served as a local preacher and former itinerant in the South Carolina Conference, and led the Walindla charge during the war. He lived in this area, later moving to Clinton, and he married in 1861 Miss Mary Verlina Dickson, daughter of Capt Andrew Dickson, who along with seven children survived him. He was a member of the Knights of Tower and the Masonic fraternity.
Relatives offer five hundred dollars for information leading to the capture of Dave Stephens white about 38 years old six feet tall 170 pounds with dark sandy hair hazel eyes who fled toward North Carolina or Georgia after the murder of J C Griffin on May 81 1890 in Pickens County South Carolina Stephens is described as a gunsmith and capable carpenter with violin skills and a distinct gait justice seeks him delivered to authorities from Pickens Court House May 31 1890 by Sheriff H A Richy.
Judge Cothran resigns his seat in Generess and friends of Col Norris nominate him as a candidate to fill the vacancy. Central officials acknowledge the gesture in a respectful note.
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. AD. CLYDE is respectfully announced as a candidate for reselection to the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary election.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER ALOTTLE is respectfully announced as candidate for re election to the office of County Treasurer subject to the action election Esquire JON T YOUNGBLOOD is respectfully announced as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic party at the primary election
Several candidates are respectfully announced for the offices of School Commissioner and County Commissioner subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary election. Names include Mrs. D Grice Jor Glazener Ma W Price Thomas Power Matthew Hendricks and others with local support from Pickens County.
The books are open for the tax levied on property within Pickens town to raise funds for the fiscal year. They remain open until June 16 1890 after which a 15 percent penalty is added. J M Stewart, Treasurer and Clerk to Council.
Citation by J B Newberry probate judge in Pickens County SC directs all kindred and creditors of J C Griffin deceased to appear June 10 at 11 AM in the court of probate to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Written June 2 1890 by J B Newbery J P G.
Trains run by Seventh Meridian time, one hour faster than the Ninety-Third Meridian time.
The item notes a Pullman sleeper service numbered 53 running from New Orleans to Washington with personnel JAS TAYILOR P A Wallington DC L I MCLESKEY D P AL and a destination Atlanta likely misread parts of the route with obscured wording.
Condensed timetable for the Greenville and Columbia Division shows trains operating May 25 1890 on 7th meridian time. Routes include Ly Hodgen to Abbeville and daily services between Columbia and Alston, with Sunday exceptions on parts of the main line. Traffic managers SOL HAAS and JAS8, with J Taylor and D Cardwell in district roles.
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