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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
2
A split Democratic scene in Charleston shows two tickets for the upcoming municipal election both claiming party support. The item also notes a reunion for Adelphian Society alumni, a bid for an industrial school site, and various political and judicial items across the region.
A regional voice argues that farmers and laboring classes are financially secure, noting cotton prices, land use, and improvements as evidence. The speaker dismisses claims of widespread rural decline, citing higher living standards, better livestock, and reduced debt. The piece challenges pessimistic public rhetoric about Southern farmers.
A public notice urges investment in Chest Lane and surrounding lands, touting low land prices, cheap prairie lands, and strong county prospects. It appeals to attract new settlers and capital to develop the area and boost local prosperity.
The West Paint Perminal Company absorbed the Georgian Central system last Monday, becoming the largest railroad combination in Bath. Sweeping changes will occur in the MELE seat of lines under the company base at Rodge. Several officers of Unis road have been promoted and changes will follow in the events of the former Central Term. The state will be little affected as Hh already controlled most lines. Athiutu Sil is expected to become headquarters of management instead of Richmond.
Last week's Baptist Courier published brother Toyt's valedictory. Ife has been a diligent editor and conscientious newspaper man. His tact and energy have driven the Courier's success, earning him many friends who now wonder what he will do next.
The governor last week named Mavens Burris a farmer to the office of Master for Anderson County and Henry Shanklin Trial Justice at Pendleton. Shanklin serves as the district fertilizer inspector and will come under the home office holder system, a change discussed amid ongoing political chatter.
The I W W presence influenced a New York labor dispute. Last week a figure named Masterworkin demanded money from a firm in a case of boycott and was convicted. He faces prison for using the organization to extort money.
A meeting of the State Medical Association in Anderson discussed forming the Alumni Association of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina. The group aims to unite graduates, promote general good, and establish a Laboratory of the Alumni devoted to biology, pathology, and bacteriology under faculty control.
The first meeting of the District Alliance for the third district convened in Belton on May 20 1891 with J W Bowden as president and Jd Watkins as secretary. Delegates from Anderson Abbeville Newberry and other counties discussed constitution and by laws and set county meeting dates in July and October. A per capita district fund levy was approved and the secretary tasked with publishing proceedings.
Col. Thersoll voices sympathy for gereiuiturists amid farmer distress. He questions government support and tax burdens, noting farmers face frost, drought, pests, and rising costs while bankers merchants and ministers profit. He predicts farmers will learn what the government can and cannot do.
Mississippi policies discussed by The Memphis Commercial Appeal reflect county preferences on a United States Senate question and the subtreasury scheme. It notes responses from State Constitutional Convention members showing three counties for Girone and Bet for thirksdale, thirty-three against, six for. critiques superintendent Mayfield and school commissioners’ ability to secure third-grade teacher certificates. hints at upcoming competitive exams for educational appointments. The piece also promotes Southern publications and subscriptions, with references to Gov. Tillman and political debate over the subtreasury plan.
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