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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1888
Page
2
The address of Senator Murray at the Medical College commencement in Charleston was a splendid effort and well received. The Senator never does anything by halves, prompting questions about the reaction of his supporters and critics.
A political clash unfolds as Republicans oppose the Democratic Tariff Bill while proposing their own tariff plan. The exchange features sharp rhetoric and a tug of war over policy direction.
A secret meeting under the party’s banner in Columbia last week showed faint revival signs as former government benefactors with monthly checks voiced support for the likely Republican presidential candidate Johny Sherman.
The article notes Compertany Gar near the Virginia Kentucky Tennessee tri border as a crucial highway hub in 1861. It highlights its military significance and scenic value, with Southern mountain areas drawing growing tourist attention as summer resorts.
The piece notes likely two State Conventions this year to elect delegates to St Louis and to nominate officers. A May election of delegates is expected and county clubs are urged to organize for the campaign. The article seeks to know which candidate for President the clubs support.
The bill, introduced by a Democratic majority on the Ways and Means Committee, would repeal all taxes on manufactured chewing and smoking tobacco, snuff, and taxes on dealers and wholesalers after July 1 1888, leaving a round sum for producers manufacturers and consumers of tobacco.
Greenville Daily News editorial questions the immorality of liquor licenses and aims to sway voters by arguing licensing would reduce temptation. It suggests further proof that well kept public bars are less tempting than illicit whiskey sales in cellars to win converts.
Judge Norton has ruled that township bonds issued to aid a railroad are unconstitutional and void. The Circuits decree rests on the act chartering the road and township for such aid violating the title requirement and constituting improper township purpose. Wells Orr and W C Benet prepare the appeal for higher court.
Prices for shoals on the Twelve Mile River near Central rise as grantors demand a ten thousand spindle factory be built within eighteen months. Owner T C Robinson holds a large tract with power. local ads in Sentinel could alert buyers and spread interest through major cities. Prospects rely on home papers for local advantages.
Col R E Bowen of the Carolina Cumberland Gap and Chicago road visited the city noting the smooth progress of the Aiken to Edgefield section. Contractor Potts plans to secure rolling stock in the North and begin train laying. the first train is projected to run by May or mid May. Real estate in Magefield reportedly rose about one hundred percent on prospects of the line.
G L King reports terracing about forty acres last year which withstood floods and prevented land washing. He estimates water retention and reduced runoff, arguing widespread terracing would lessen flood damage and sand and mud in streams. A reader letter from Corteraville endorses terraces as a flood and erosion solution.
Three twelve year old boys from Greenville slipped away last night claiming they were bound for Texas. Police and residents searched as they telegraphed ahead but by noon the youths returned saying they walked to Mral din station on the Laurens line and slept with Newton Blakely. They admitted reading sensational novels and had built a riverbank cave with pistols and war implements for the journey. Names are Walter Gray Charley Swing and Walter Miler.
The piece argues for a dynamic superintendent to revitalize public schools. It urges State boards to fix teacher pay for uniform wages, notes current commissioners' flaws, and calls for qualified experienced teachers to hold county positions. It ends with a pledge to continue.
A letter argues for upgrading county schoolhouses by ceilings to improve health and warmth. It decries rough board shanties built of green wood and open ends, causing cold, damp interiors, frequent sickness, and wasted funds on medicine and teachers. Proposes sealing with locally milled plank to save wood, heat, and costs, urging action now.
Atchison Kansas leads among comparable cities in recorded swearer behavior with many members boasting higher counts than similar towns. Comanche Chief notes the surprising trend despite limited telephone usage.
The Fedgefield Advertiser notes a display at Mr I L Danovant’s stone showing miniature car wheels, replicas of the large wheels Potts plans for the Cumberland Gap line. Observers saw the wheels and wonder at their purpose and origin.
Pomona Hill Nurseries at Pomona North Carolina invites fruit and plant lovers to inspect what is described as the largest nursery in the state and among the South's largest. The owner, J. Van Faindlay, notes proximity to Greensboro and rail access, and promises a wide stock including apples peaches plums pears nectarines and many small fruits and shade trees.
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