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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
2
A broad critique of Governor Tillman and political graft in South Carolina. The writer ridicules demagogues, recalls a six-time monkey vote in 1876, rails at factionalism, and urges honest, open campaigning. Mentions The Manufacturers' Record owners and calls for principled patriotism over cowardice.
The item denounces a governor candidate, accusing him of broken pledges and harming farmers. It attacks ideological rivals as sexist while asserting the governor cannot balance abolition of offices with tax cuts. The piece warns the candidate is riding a political bull toward the U.S. Senate and vows to oppose the rider.
The article criticizes the March convention factions lingering over past splits. It contrasts a unifying platform with a divisive liberal approach and argues that unity to save the state favors conservative leadership, predicting a stronger Democratic nominee, whether Tilman or another candidate.
A cigarette smoking minister faces a call to resign following a New York convention vote. The report notes controversy around his conduct and references public airing of the issue, with local reactions cited by Bavannet News.
A summons to Pickens County Democrats to meet at the court house on a Saturday in March to elect six delegates for a Columbia convention. The body aims to restore peace within the party, nominate a State ticket if allowed, and act within party rules to heal the state. Several local figures sign the call.
The article argues common sense guides law and social conduct. It emphasizes politeness between genders, avoiding intrusion, and respecting others plans before proposing time together in public spaces like parks. It frames refinement as essential to modern courtship and social rituals.
The People's Journal argues that Wim TL Lyes and ILas Kellite offered Hue Ridge Bond scrip to cover remaining Agricultural Fall purchase money, claiming that straightouts would turn the scrip into state debt if they gain power. It also notes criticism of Tillmanites on domestic violence remarks and defends Mr Lyles as an attorney.
The Edlecfield delegation led by J.C. Sheppard and J.N. Jennings faces Governor Tilman at the convention. The group includes J.H.W. Brooks Jus. TL Burrs Mark Poret CoH. Baneh and others, signaling a strong local bloc.
The act requires school district trustees to report taxable polls to the county auditor who will enter them on the tax duplicate for the county treasurer. An annual notice of James poll data must be published weekly for three weeks in a county seat newspaper or another county-wide paper. Treasurers and trustees must report poll taxes collected to respective officials and the state comptroller by June. The piece also criticizes Governor Tillman as the first postwar governor to win election by deception and to seek centralized control, urging unity and prosperity.
A compilation of editorials questions about Governor Tillman focusing on reform efforts, tax relief, and public welfare. The piece criticizes his administration, cites ongoing political strife, and questions whether the people are better off under his leadership. It also notes local gossip, a theater event in Easley titled Len Nights in a Barroom, and a Mountain Echo Brass Band performance with details on cast and musicians.
A special arrangement with the publishers provides each reader a free one year subscription to the American Farmer, a leading agricultural monthly. The offer appears in the newspaper to promote readership and agricultural information.
Warneas John W. Brock applies to grant letters of administration for the estate of George W. Brock. Citations issued to kindred and creditors to appear at the Pickens County Court of Probate in Pickens SC on March 24 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated March 8, 1892. Signed J B Newberry JP PC.
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