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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
2
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The prospects for South Carolina farmers look mixed as the peach crop falters while corn and cotton rise. A 19 percent drop in farm supply purchases signals tightening costs, yet the wheat harvest is slightly below last year and overall weather remains uncertain with rain hail and drought potential.
The district favors holding the congressional convention on June 6 as planned by Pickens county leaders. Officials accuse weather and farming duties of delaying the process while Anderson county backs the 6th as a date, arguing farmers should finish crops before politics.
Capt Tilhnan's campaign rhetoric dominates the scene as the census issue draws applause and criticism. The Servixer notes Pickens Senator faces scrutiny for alleged perjury and alleges office seeking aims behind the statements. Critics cite election cues and demand honest senators, arguing the dispute may not end the matter.
The piece quotes Mrs. Canfield of Kansas, describing violent racist sentiments toward Black people. It notes her past message hoping for racial domination and reports a white necked beating incident involving a Black woman. It also mentions the Lexington lynchers being tried and acquitted, with general public approval of the verdict.
The piece likens the current political campaign to a school of politics open for instruction. It notes speakers led by Tillman and Col Barle with Gen. Bratton in pursuit as education cycles through class meetings. It warns voters will judge the convention's outcome on September and whether officials are negligent or corrupt.
The editorial endorses Col. Earle as a gubernatorial candidate, praising his record in the Senate and House as a friend of the farmers. It lauds his integrity and independence from classic political rings, while noting rivals like Sumter, Daren, and Marle should focus on principles over party lines.
The passage notes farmers demand their own political path while lawyers lag on succession. Figures Pope Gary and Mayfield join Capt Tilman to support his campaign, creating a comic scene alongside others like Charley Martin Trial Justice Mullinis and school commissioner Clavencer attempting to steer a stalled RS & D engine toward progress.
The executive committee arranged to gather speakers and audience on Col Trollingsworth’s vacant lot beside Hagood, Blues & Co. Seats will be prepared for GOD or TOO. Confusion at meetings blamed on disorder, but Pickens is expected to stay orderly. Ladies not expected to attend. Capt Tillman’s Greenville anecdote deemed unfit for Pickens ladies. Congress candidates anticipated.
A recipe suggests four parts alcohol to one part ammonia and half as much ether or ammonia, applied to the grease spot then rubbed with a sponge and clear water. The liquid dissolves the grease and forms a soap with it, which is washed away by the water.
It is generally agreed on a primary for delegates to the state convention. The party constitution allows counties their own method and the primary plan appeals to fair-minded people. The county executive committee should gauge club sentiment and act, with a separate ballot box at the general primary.
The Medical Society of Pickens County met at Central in Dr. N G Clayton's office, with Dr. G W Farle presiding. Dr. J L Lewis was made an honorary member and new members joined as plans were made for the next session and a July 1 meeting.
In a letter to the California Nationalist J T S Barbee traces the Farm ers Alliance to Lampasas County Texas in 1874 and describes an early five man Mariners Alliance for round up protection. Oregon elects a Democratic governor shocking Republicans. Walker W Russell aims for Congress. Flo expects to win Pickens and Oconee.
A preacher expounds Luke ten thirty as a lesson on character, claiming the term certain man reveals traits of sobriety punctuality industry and marriage. He contrasts with drunks and unreliable bachelors, urging readers to subscribe to the Sexrmer for $1.60 yearly.
The article argues Alliance should use influence to push economic legislation and embrace political action without backing specific parties. It warns leaders against becoming official or power hungry, urging focus on principles over men, and calling for free democratic voting among members.
The Presbyterian College at Clinton ends its scholastic year on the 25th with a commencement week. Rev J Lowrie Wilson preaches the conlaureate sermon on the 22nd and W G Benet will give the Ton address. D S Lender son delivers the oration and W B Jacobs gives the annual address. Clergy and speakers include Abbeville and Aiken figures as Clinton hosts a noted gala.
The text gives home remedies for bilious headaches linked to diet and urges temperance and regular habits. It notes emetics may help in youth while rest and cold head applications aid elderly sufferers. It then warns against signing papers without reading, citing potential harm from unexamined contracts or legal obligations.
The Eleventh Census will be conducted in June with enumerators visiting every house starting June 2. Questions cover name sex race birth place parents occupation schooling literacy language and family composition for all residents and inmates of institutions. The count occurs once every ten years and aims to document about 65 million people nationwide.
Thadeus F. M. Horton, longtime Greenville Daily News journalist, accepts the news editor post at the Macon Telegraph and Messenger. He is praised as a skilled, honest, forward looking editor fresh from Karman University, bringing wide reputation and strong promotion prospects. The community extends warm wishes as he departs for wider field and improved opportunities. The note also mentions a Georgia marble quarry interest with Mr. Watterson and Mr. Mayhew seeking stone supply for Atlanta projects.
A Bridgeport wife built a house exactly as she desired while her husband toured South America. The home featured a parlor, kitchen, bedroom and many closets filled with books. After a suspicious fire, a large reward was offered but no arsonist was found. The tale is followed by a quip about luck and industry from Spurgeon.
A local notice states W. C. Benet of Abbeville declares candidacy for Congress in the Third District, pending Democratic party action. Judge Cothran plans to resign, and supporters of Col De Norris intend to nominate him to fill the vacancy.
For county auditor J B Clyde announces candidacy for re election subject to Democratic party primary action.
J T Will is respectfully announced for re election as County Treasurer subject to Democratic party primary action. Esquire T Youngblood is respectfully announced for County Treasurer, subject to Democratic party primary action.
Maj D Grice and Esquire J F Magllinix and Ho Glazener are respectfully announced as candidates for School Commissioner subject to the Democratic party primary election. Each name appears in the notice as seeking the post in the upcoming election.
The many friends announce W R Price as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to the Democratic primary. Friends also back Lthol Power for the same office subject to the Democratic primary action. Matthew Nendricks is submitted by supporters as a candidate for County Commissioner subject to the primary election.
By J B Newbery Esquire Probate Judge, John Balentine sues for administration of Lavina Russell estate. Kin and creditors must appear before the Pickens court on the ith day after publication at 11 oclock to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated June 2 PSco J B Newbery J T PC
The Atlantic Coast Line Rail announces a condensed schedule effective January 13 detailing service between Charleston and Columbia and extending to upper South Carolina and western North Carolina.
Sleeping Car Service No. 5 introduces new Pullman sleeper routes to Atlanta No. 92 to Washing New Orleans and Washington to Ineham No. 31 to Atlanta York No. 58 to Washington and Birmingham to Invton. Officials JAS. L. TAYLE G. P. A. Washington LL MCLESKEY D. PLA. Atlanta
Trains run on multiple meridian times including 5 4 90 56 58 51 57 and 1 except Sundays. Main line traffic between Columbia and Alston Greenville operates daily except Sundays. Traffic Manager L Taylor and D Cardwell coordinate operations.
Judge J B Newberry issues a probate citation in Pickens County South Carolina. The notice directs kin and heirs to appear in court on an upcoming June day to show cause why letters of administration for the Griffin estate should not be granted.
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