Political and social notes from South Carolina and beyond
Local and state political chatter includes a fatal bar shooting in Pant's bar room, Wewberry. Keowee Courier announces D. A. Smith as School Commissioner candidate. Maynard cites five possible successors to Semalor Pick. Beaufort hints at Brayton's double dealing with Republicans. Col. Hoyt reportedly anxious about a Governor run decline. Postal card tallies for governor show Shepperd and Tillman favored. discussions on medical association benefits and county cooperation. Federal election rulings cited. Georgia political persecution alleged with arrests in Kiberton and no bill by a federal grand jury.
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Kiberton
J. H. Mattos
P. A. Henry
W.P
W. B. Clark
Atlanta
W. P. Henry
Superior Court
Elbert County
Elberton
Pickens merchants praised as solid credits amid growth
A North Carolina mercantile agency offered editor’s monopoly on Pickens merchants for five dollars, but the editor refused. Pickens reports strong credit, rising cotton shipments, and promising land expansion as a future railroad and population growth loom. The piece cites steady local business and regional prosperity, invoking Macaulay to urge controlled openness to incoming trade.
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North Carolina
Sesrixen
Pickens
Unites States
Dickens
Iron Horse of
Tord Macaulay
State Sovereignty Ended: Lodge Plan to Control Elections
The piece argues against Mr Lodge’s scheme to seize control of presidential electors and Congressional representation, calling it a nefarious attempt to crown a Republican President as a czar. It warns the Southern states face oppression and tyranny if such power is enacted, describing the plan as born from Republican desperation to preserve power.
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Republican Party
Senator Voorhees Seeks Relief Measure for Farmers
Senator Voorhees of Indiana introduced a Senate resolution urging Congress to set aside party issues and address relief for over taxed and underpaid farmers and laborers. He warned of a coming crisis in the Northwest and urged action before 1892 to counter what he calls a tidal wave of populist indignation against protection and pension swindlers.
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Senator Voorhees
Indiana
Senate
Congress
Northwest
Party of Protection and Pension Swindlers
Debate on constitutional convention and gerrymandering
The passage debates the call for a constitutional convention, noting distrust of the framers and the likelihood it would merely reform the existing charter. It observes Republicans in Ohio showing distorted faces after Democrats allegedly gerrymandered to dampen GOP influence.
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Ohio
Enterprise urged to build county oil mill and boost town boom
A local speaker advocates forming an oil mill in the county to leverage stock premiums, attract investment, and solidify the town’s growth. He urges raising funds, obtaining a charter, and bringing in a Greenville expert to oversee construction and machinery. He stresses unity, prudent investment, and that most work will be done by machinery.
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Seneca
Greenville
Easley school district debate stirs tax burden concerns
The Pickens and Easley discussion centers on funding public schools amid rising burdens. Delegates from Pickens County clash over resolutions while voters weigh assessing town properties, and farmers are urged to choose delegates who will oppose nominations. Other items include editorials being reprinted and remarks about editor credit, with local and regional references throughout.
Kennedy Monument Fund Prompts Old Students’ Gift
Dr J M Vickell of Florida State Agricultural College writes from Lake City on March 19 supporting a fanfare fund for Rev J L Kennedy’s memory. He recalls Kennedy’s uplifting influence on youth and urges fellow alumni to contribute to the monument effort.
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Kennedy
J. M. Vickell
A. M
Florida State Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Lake City
S.C
J. L. Kennedy
South Carolina Chautauquays Report of State Convention
Minutes of the second annual meeting of the South Carolina State Chautauqua Convention at Spartanburg August 21 22 1889 reveal growth from one circle to eleven with 155 members across Greenville Cheraw Society Hill Anderson Piedmont Spartanburg Florence and Cheraw. Officers include Dr James H Carlisle Watford College president 5S G Mavfield Greenville O J Bond Charleston J L Wilson Society Hill Rev Marshall Anderson vice presidents Mrs W J Thadion Yorkville corresponding secretary A S Rowell Piedmont recording secretary R T Caston Chesterfield treasurer.
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South Carolina
Spartanburg
Greenville
Spartenburg
Chreconville
Charleston
Cheraw
Society Hill
Anderson
Piedmont
Florence
Chautauqua
James H. Carlisle
Watford College
G. Mavfield
O. J. Bond
J. L. Wilson
Rev. Marshall
Salt in Livestock Feeding Warns Against Excess
An American Agriculturist article advises limited salt for cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep. It notes dangers from overuse, recommends small regular quantities, and provides specific daily and per‑feeding amounts. It also explains horses should drink freely before feeding to prevent colic and maintain hydration during work.
Clemson WIL Case Arguments Filed In Supreme Court
Wells & Orr report written arguments were filed Monday before the United States Supreme Court in the Clemson will case. Géroy I. Youmans for the plaintiff and Captain William F. Earle for the defendant submitted briefs. An extension of ten days was granted for replies and a decision is expected soon after final arguments. An unrelated note from Anpersen, S.C., and a Greenville News Special about Deputy Sheriff N. RB. Green returning with B. Culberson in Birmingham follows.
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Clemson Wil
Wells & Orr
Clemson Will
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Géroy I. Youmans
William F. Earle
Anpersen
N. RB. Green
Birmingham
Alabama
B. d. Culberson
South Carolina
Greenville News Special
Aberdeen timber boom lifts land values and contracts
Hardwood industries near Aberdeen boost timber land values with buyers in surrounding counties anchoring daily contracts for spoke timber. In Montreal a man faces one dollar damages for pursuing a debt in a factory. the court ties debt domicile to where money is demanded. A boarding school winner quips Et tu Brute after a spoonful of Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Factores
Chattanooga Tradesmain
Daniel
Montreal
Dr. Bull
Bids for Court House Enlargement and County Lands
Pickens County commissioners seek sealed bids by May 1 for enlarging and repairing the courthouse with bonds required. Plans are available in the county office or at architect J B Rutledge in Greenville. Also by May 1 sealed bids for county land parcels in Pickens town. If unsold, parcels go to public sale on the first Monday in May with terms of one third cash and balance in November.
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Ffeck
Pickens C. H
S. C
Pickens County
Court House
J. B. Rutlege
Greenville
S.C
County of
Pickens
Town of
Pendleton Avenue
Thornley
Probate Court Notices From Pickens County South Carolina
Multiple 1890s probate items from Pickens South Carolina cite summons for administrators and guardians ad litem in estates of S W Clayton Licina Alexander and Maxwell Chastain. Notices announce final settlement dates, registration windows, and appointment procedures with officials J B Newberry and C S Robinson listed.
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Qutatis
Soctit Carolina
County of
Tod
B. Newberry
Pickens County
S. C
Maxwell Chastain
Corner Store Goods and Sale Notice in Pickens
An 1889 South Carolina foreclosure sale in Pickens County lists a broad array of goods from a general store including flour sugar coffee and molasses, dry goods and hardware. The notice also covers a foreclosure sale of two adjoining land tracts amounting to about 735 acres on Peters Hawks Creeks and Carpenters Creek, with sale terms cash and at the courthouse door.
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Eate
South Carolina
Pickens
Common Pleas
A. Child
James M. Ndens
B. Frazer
Peter
J. M. Edens
Wim. Jones
Wilson C. Jones
N. H. Jones
Joel Jones
J. M. Stewart
Richmond and Danville Condensed Schedule
Trains run by 75th Meridian time, one hour faster than 90th Meridian time. Schedule details reflect local railroad timing for September 29, 1889 in Richmond and Danville lines.
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Richmond & Danville
Sleeping Car Service Details for Key Routes
No. 56 offers a Pullman sleeper from New York to Atlanta. No. 53 runs Washington to New Orleans and Washington to Birmingham. No. 51 provides a sleeper from Atlanta to New York. No. 53 also runs New Orleans to Washington and Birmingham to Washington. JAS B Taylor G FB A Washington D L L McLiskey D P A Atlanta.
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Pullman
New York
Atlanta
Washington
New Orleans
Birmingham
Jas, B. Taylor
G. FB. A
Richmond and Danville Schedule for Nov 10 1889
Condensed schedule for the Greenville and Columbia Division lists trains No 5 4 50 and 61 daily except Sunday and main line trains 54 and 55 between Columbia and Alston with daily service between Alston and Greenville and Sunday-except runs. Traffic Manager SOLAAS and agents J L Taylor and Cardwell at Columbia S C.
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Main Line
Columbia
Alston
Greenville
Solaas
Trafic
Jas, L. Taylor
Gen’'s Pass Ag T. D
Cardwell
D.P. A
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