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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1891
Page
3
A Picks Sentinel column chronicles grippe illness and shortages in Pickens County. Notes crop sowing delays, church and school events, tax collections, jail transfers, and ongoing court proceedings with a mix of local names and places.
The defense presented a maiden speech by Mr. Jos. B. Freettnn and a clear statement from Mr. H. O. Bowen. The State was sumed up by Solicitor Ansel. The judge gave an impartial charge. The jury found the prisoner guilty of murder and he faces execution by neck until dead on April 24 after 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nine civil cases were disposed of or continued. Resolutions of respect to Chief Justice Simpson were presented and court adjourned sine die.
Commissioner Ward of Anderson County informs Pickens County teachers that the Anderson County Teachers Association will meet at the Walker McElmoyle Academy on the 21st. Prof. Duargan of Pickens High School will lecture on parent and child relations. Proceedings include debates on new vs old educational methods with Miss Lida Bowen and Miss Olivia Newton affirming, and Prof. J T Price and Prof. Moore negating. The program aims to foster acquaintance among teachers from both counties. attendance starts at 9 a.m.
A rural man visits court for the first time, marveling at the judge. The issue advertises The St. Louis Republic details and pricing. Notices cover a singing association meeting, a local death, a bridge washed away, a marriage, a bench warrant arrest, weather outlook, farming terracing, Thornwell Orphanage praise, and upcoming county commission deliberations on a new courthouse.
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