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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
2
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A mix of local crime, political intrigue, and editorial comment. Jason Summers shot J D Reeder in Fant’s bar room Newberry. D A Smith seeks School Commissioner of Oconee. Debates on slavery, governor candidates, and party politics surface alongside reflections on civic cooperation and a medical association. A Supreme Court decision limits federal counts on election offenses to federal offices, with Elberton political unrest and pending charges noted.
An editorial savors Pickens NC trading strength noting no merchant debts in fifteen years and a booming cotton trade. It forecasts a growing population, new tillers of the soil, and a potential dividend from a proposed dummy railroad while urging expansion of local industry and land cultivation.
The article denounces Mr. Lodge for a plan to take control of presidential electors and Congress from the Southern states. It warns of open power grabs, claiming a Republican President would become a czar usurping constitutional limits and threatening Southern rights and future oppression.
Senator Voorhees of Tudiana presents in the Senate a resolution urging Congress to set aside party issues and promptly relieve taxed and underpaid laborers. He warns of a Northwest farming and labor crisis and predicts a voter driven demand for relief before 1892 amid protest against protectionist policies.
Still Mey or Me argues about the idea of a constitutional convention and the likelihood it would mirror current legislators. The piece notes few amendments have passed since 1876 and mocks the notion that a convention would run its course and adjourn. It cites Ohio Republicans facing Democratic gerrymandering affecting political shifts.
Advocates Bailey's Oil Mill to boost local boom and stock value. Urges raising capital, forming a charter, and hiring Greenville experts to supervise construction. Emphasizes machinery driven labor, public benefit not donation, and strong profits for stockholders with unified action and mutual confidence.
Citizens of Easley and Pickens debate district reform as Seminet opposes heavier taxes for public schools. The proposed 1st class ten month school would demand high funding, with costs and assessments varying by town. The auditor would set the figures if tax rolls are provided.
Delegates elected to represent Pickens county in Columbia on the 27th refuse to support the court house meeting resolutions. One pledges support for nominations and seeks an alternate. Farmers urged to choose delegates present who will represent authority and oppose nominations.
Dr J M Vickell of Movida State Agricultural College writes from Lake City dated March 19 praising Rev J L Kennedy and supporting a fundraising monument. He recalls Kennedy’s benevolent influence on youth and pledges a contribution despite not being his formal pupil.
Minutes from the second annual State Chautauqua Convention of South Carolina held in Spartanburg August 21 and 22, 1889 show rapid growth from one circle in 1885 to eleven circles with 155 members. Circles are in Greenville Charleston Choraw Society Till Anderson Piedmont Spartanburg and Florence. Officers include Dr James H Carlisle World College president S G Mayfield Greenville O J Bond Charleston J Su Wilson Society Hill Rev Marshall Anderson. Mrs W Hackston Yorkville corresponding secretary A S Rowell Piedmont renewing secretary R T Caston GhekAw treasurer.
The piece warns against over salting stock and outlines safe daily amounts. A cow or horse needs about a quarter of an ounce per day, with a quarter that for hogs or sheep. If salt is limited to weekly use, cap at one ounce per cow and a quarter ounce per sheep or hog. It stresses regular small quantities to prevent irritant poisoning.
The article notes horses should drink before feeding due to digestion, with four waterings daily suggested to prevent coke and feverishness. It then reports on Clemson will case arguments before the U S Supreme Court with Youmans and Earle representing parties and a decision expected soon. Greenville News brief covers Sheriff Culberson returning with a captured suspect from Birmingham, praising his duty. A Corinth Sub-Sviler-Denvera piece urges young men to read serious works over dime novels for better education.
Aberdeen timber growth boosts land values as hard wood industries multiply nearby. Contracts surge for spoke timber to Aberdeen factors in the region. A Montreal court fines a man one dollar for debt collection on factory premises, ruling street solicitations for money as assault. A boarding school heroine boasts triumph after her suitor swallows Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup.
The Pickens County Commissioners invite sealed bids by May 1 for enlarging and repairing the courthouse with bonds equal to twice the bid. Plans are in the county office or Architect Th B Rutlege in Greenville SC. Also bids by May 1 for several Pickens county land lots to be sold May 1st if not disposed of, terms one third cash and balance November. Then sale at the courthouse.
A historical notice packet shows sworn probate actions in Pickens County South Carolina with summonses against minor defendants in a estate settlement matter and a guardian ad litem warning. Also included are notices of administration for Mrs Licine Alexander, final settlement hearing for Maxwell Chastain, and voter registration dates and the supervisor's notice. The dates stretch from March 1890 with appointments and docket entries for probate, guardianship, and registration.
An 19th century style notice advertises Nexy selling flour sugar coffee molasses at low prices plus cigars tobacco and smoking goods by Nexy. Hardware plows hoes shovels padlocks and stock items at Wehas dry goods notions with 8 cent paper supplies and garden seeds 2 cents per package.
Clerk of Court announces a judicial sale in Pickens County to satisfy an 1889 foreclosure order. The defendants’ half of a 735 acre Peters Hawks Creek tract and an additional tract on Carpenters Creek will be sold to highest bidder before the courthouse door during legal hours in April. Cash paid for papers and recording.
Richmond and Danville railroad schedule dated September 29 1889 lists trains running by 75th Meridian time which is one hour faster than 90th Meridian time. The timetable reflects local rail operations and time standard used for scheduling.
Pullman sleeper routes listed include New York to Atlanta and Washington to New Orleans and Birmingham. No. 5¢ runs New York to Atlanta and Washington to Birmingham. No. 52 covers Washington to New Orleans and Birmingham, while No. 53 runs New Orleans to Washington and Birmingham to Washington. L. T. Taylor and L. L. McLiskey noted as agents in Washington and Atlanta.
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