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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1894
Page
2
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Conservatives in the county seem aloof as a procession passes while Editor Boggs may struggle to endure the season due to a crippled leg. The note from Greenville News discusses local politics and mocks partisan gossip with urban slang and playful metaphors about strength, fence sitting, and public life. Groundpole Walker and Footlog Muggins visit, noting nesting tom tits and bug hunting blue jays as they urge broad republican independence.
The News and Courier notes a misprint in the Pickens Sentinel claiming 145,000 residents in Charleston. It admits an overstate by 90,045 and explains a correction method while predicting future growth from Bar and rail connections.
The judge told the grand jury the courthouse, a product of heavy labor and capital, must be insured to safeguard public money. He stressed that county commissioners have the means to insure and duty to act, warning those opposing coverage would later cry criminal neglect if a fire occurred.
A fragment notes a call for editors to visit rural areas to gain perspective. It reports the sudden death of Hon. G Culp of Union in court, describing him as a valued, influential legislator and friend who will be mourned.
The passage notes that many locals prefer not to engage in politics, content with ordinary life and not caring which candidate runs. It portrays a lay atmosphere where people avoid campaigning and public scrutiny amid an upcoming election.
A terse statement urges candor and resolution as voters weigh yearlong candidate decisions. Activists call for clear stances while opponents push for openness in the upcoming primary season.
The piece notes weekly candidate changes after Sullivan declines a Congress run leaving Judge Talay easy winner. It mentions a New York shootout, skepticism toward politicians and a wary public mood. It also touches on weather, whiskey evidence and readers parsing newspapers amid political strain.
The Washington Letter reports President Cleveland refusing to mediate between Democrats on tariff changes and senators. It notes Democratic strategy to push the Bland seigniorage bill while stymieing tariff progress, plus comments by Senators Vest and McPherson on stock trades and the House pension debate. It laments Democrats missing quorum and suggests attendance would boost popularity.
In General Sessions Thomas Moore is acquitted of killing Henry Oates. Crenshaw’s appeal on land trespass is sustained and judgment reversed, land deemed Crenshaw’s. Common Pleas issues include Edens Jones ouster ruling and parish land disputes with multiple verdicts and remands. Greenville reform meeting notes reflect political tensions and open primaries.
Charles C Culp a leading Union lawyer died very suddenly tonight while listening to Judge Melton speak in the Sims case. He fainted and died in ten minutes in a jury room. He was about 38 years old and had been practicing at the Union bar since graduation. He leaves several brothers and many friends. Court was suspended and his remains were taken home. The community mourns his death and extends sympathy to his family.
Regular meeting notes record readings and approvals of prior minutes. Multiple road petitions were heard from Pumpkintown Mt Carmel Pleasant Grove Hutchins and others with special commissioners appointed to examine and report at next meeting. Damages assessed for two land routes and overseers appointed on several segments.
An advert boasts a stomach health tonic named Tynur's Capepsia Remedy will build you up and improve health. It claims to cure and bring happiness, offering a free book and a bottle priced at 50 cents. Available from druggists.
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