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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1888

Page

2

Farmers meet endorses political principles in Pickens County

Last Saturday Hon Bod Johnston led a farmers gathering that approved a set of principles urging candidates to pledge support. Col Bowen and others discussed tax plans and bonds, with focus on the Clemson fund and Agricultural College support amid county debt concerns. The meeting adjourned pending a chairman call. The Pickens teachers heard Prof J B Newton on public schools and education aid.

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County Democratic Convention Adopts Primary Nomination Plan

The county convention opened under R. A. Child with J. Boges chosen president and J. Boges named delegate to the state. Officers Bowen and Milwood were elected secretary and treasurer, with a motion making them permanent. Resolutions favored nominating all county officers by primary and instructed delegates to oppose state officer nominations while endorsing Cleveland.

R. A. Child A.K. Robinson Boges Bowes W. LT. Bowen W. B. Milwood K. A. Child J. A. Easley Mul J. K. Boges CGC FB Robinson Democratic Party Pesoleed Rexolved Lemay Phon Securits Demoralis Party Aesatead L ‘Maat Adil Ebhers Peitine Eoipatipen United States Poc Robinson Bis Uianui Mint Chile Anc Meuia James I. Orr J. TM. Boros Wloa Chyile R. G. Gaines J. Lae G. M Lynch J. Gignilliat B. J. Jolnaten Easley Club J. H. Bowen Liberty W. JD. Glenn Central Hurricane Borrouds Pickens J. P. Cary Cross Plains C. HL Carpenter Daensville J. W. Thomas Foster's J. P. Robinson Pumpkintown Je M. Weith Ging J. 3 Boyes J.P. Cary

Stockholders’ Meeting At Clifton Cotton Mills

A Vast gathering of stockholders discussed the Clifton Cotton Mills and the South Georgia cotton factories. The vote reportedly favored raising stock value amid ongoing financial concerns and potential expansion plans.

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Observer's View on Public Office as Public Trust

The Observer argues public offices are public trusts not rewards for life service. An office should be earned by votes and fitness, not claimed as a lifetime prize. The piece condemns perpetual incumbency and emphasizes merit over party lines in choosing representatives.

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Pickens County citizens urged limited terms for public offices

The writer argues officials should serve no more than two terms, warning against lifetime office holding. He cites Washington’s presidency and calls for new leaders, stressing practical, moral qualifications and urging the election of capable citizens from Pickens County. The piece reflects local political reform sentiment and civic duty.

Sabbath School organized at Shady Grove Mile Creek

Crow Creek Newn A Sabbath School has been organized at Shady Grove with prospects for success. The meeting was led by M. G. Winchester and featured music by Joseph Thomas, Prof. Dalton, and James Spearman. Lessons were led by M. C. Winchester, Lawrence Murphree, and Rev. Jacob Chapman.

Crow Creek Shady Grove Mile Creek Church M. G. Winchester Shady Grove School Joseph Thomas Prof. Dalton Janes Spearman Little Ones M. C.winchester Lawrence Murphree Jacob Chapman Mile Creek

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