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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1888
Page
4
Berlin reports the Reichstag heard Frederick II’s proclamation after Emperor William I’s death. The new ruler vows to uphold constitutional rights, justice, freedom and order, and to strengthen defense with Reichstag support. Bismarck lauds global sympathy and signals ongoing royal condolences.
A severe March storm with cyclone like force hit multiple counties. Structures including gin houses churches and homes were demolished or damaged. Casualties include two killed in Lumber City and several injured in Knoxville and surrounding areas.
The National League banquet at Cannon Street Hotel honored Home Rule leaders with John Dillon presiding. He claimed Irish Nationalists hold power in Ireland beyond the government, citing landlord practices and evictions as evidence of changing times. Father Byrne of Boston praised American Irish support. A satirical note closes with a quip about the wash-tub as a gymnasium.
Two eight man shipwreck crews reached port after two days in open boats, both battered by the same morning hurricane within 100 miles of Absecomb light. The W. L. White, from Rockland Maine, and the James Ford from Baltimore, perished in the gale while the Talisman rescued Ford’s crew near the Cape Delaware. Frostbite and exposure were common, with several men likely to lose their sight due to frostbite.
The blizzard claims Sylvia Dubois a renowned fighter of Sour Land Mountain. She died in her cabin at about 122 years old, after a life marked by strength, prizefights, liquor, and profanity. Her daughter Elizabeth 80 inherits pugilistic reputation.
Taumanepure New York March 17 Richard Mason 78 and his wife 70 were beaten and killed by their nephew and houseguest Richard Barber 26 who after the attack set fire to the home. Barber was captured as the flames rose and jailed in Ithaca. Motive suspected over an $80 hidden by Mason.
A collage of international notes includes an expected amnesty from Emperor Frederick, Li Hung Chang favoring Yangtze River commerce, and news of rescues, marriages, and railway plans. Other items report Baptist gatherings, political disputes, and local weather and crop experiments in Kentucky and Nebraska.
A San Francisco Examiner account recalls an Oakland tradesman who witnessed a sea gull drop a large mussel on his head and then repeatedly drop and retrieve the shell to crack it. The bird finally flies off to dine on the mollusk on a distant rock.
The piece notes that the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Ceylon, built by eastern Buddhists, lay forgotten for a millennium until recent jungle clearing revealed vast ruins. Mr Burrows reports in Macmillan’s Magazine on progress in local archaeological research, aligning new finds with Fa Tiian’s fifth century accounts.
The National Museum report surveys ethnological papers led by Professor O T Mason on basketry across coastal and interior regions from Arctic to California. It identifies three main types twined coiled and woven and notes regional patterns plus collection gaps complicating area determination.
The Boston Transcript notes an extraordinary pearl formation from Roeburna Western Australia. It consists of nine pearls fused into a cross shape seven on the shaft two in the arms with a possible seaweed frame. The gem is high value and unique, once hidden by owner Kelley.
A rough collection of quips and reflections on doctors and medicine, the absurdity of remedies, and political fortunes. The narrator mocks overbearing cures and notes a string of jokes about atoms, fashion, and the uncertain fate of political candidates.
The Clinton Enterprise suggests Col. I G McKissick of Union as a delegate at large to the National Convention. Capt A P West urged as Senate candidate in Lexington county. Ira B Jones of Lancaster to run for solicitor in the Sixth circuit. Capt Geo W Groft to run for Senate in Aiken county. G A Goodwin and Dr J L Shuler named for Legislature in Lexington county. Major D B Anderson of Sumter to oppose Solicitor Gilland for nomination. No opposition to Gen J I Izlar’s return to the Senate from Orangeburg.
An 1887 reader from Knoxville Tennessee recounts six years of catarrh of the head and a fatal cough. After failing to cure with a noted doctor, the writer used B B B and improved, requesting others try the remedy for the benefit of sufferers. The note is signed by Mrs. Maritoa Niinors of 27 Florida Street.
An advertisement offers pianos and organs at factory prices cash or easy installments. Pianos from 8210 wp, organs from $24. Delivery in fifteen days with free return freight if unsatisfied. Test in home, order now. N. W. Trump, Columbia, S. C.
Abstract of the tenth annual statement for year ending December 31 1887 filed with the Comptroller General shows assets of 1,261,56 and total assets 395,4 362 34. Receipts include premiums and interest. disbursements cover deaths investments salaries and taxes. President LT Anex notes improvements in management and calls for agents in South Carolina with liberal contracts. Opportunity for canvass in Columbia and surrounding counties.
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