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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1890
Page
2
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The piece argues Republicans slight gains and Democratic control with white supremacy noted, mentions Senate dynamics, Speakership hopes for Crisp or Mills, celebrates a local railroad completion in Abbeville, and critiques Radical influence while urging straight-ticket voting and anti independent sentiment. It also promotes The People's Advocate and Manufacturers Record as influential papers.
A speaker urges farmers to buy 50 to 100 acre parcels in Pickens county, clear land, and start small farms. He argues much land lies idle, worth 15 to 30 dollars per acre annually when cultivated, and contrasts South and Western farming profits, urging owners to clear or sell unused land and stop tax waste.
Reports from Maine to Maine Territory show the Democratic party triumphing in elections held on the 4th inst. Melkinley loses, Ingalls falls from power, and a Democratic majority of sixty to seventy five in Congress appears likely. Speaker Reed is readied to feel the whip as party control endures. The country’s fate seems secure for two years with the force bill dying and tariffs easing.
A plea argues for immediate cash payment to reduce county levies and restore credit. It warns against extending tax payment time, noting deficits and potential bankruptcy. The piece frames national politics, predicting a Democratic ascent and a public shift in favor of the party in 92.
The Farmers Alliance may send twelve to fourteen members to the Fifty-Second Congress. Though not a balance of power with the Democrats’ over seventy majority, wise farmers could influence legislation. Local tally shows 1,451 votes. amendment to abolish the county commissioner office fails 680 to 443. County votes its stance.
The piece notes Texas politician Rodger Q Mills and Missouri congressman Hatch as out for the speakership in the fifty second Congress while Augusta Georgia reports a hotel waiter strike sparked by wage demands. It mentions Miller, a Black candidate, facing ticket irregularities and Col Elliot potentially declared elected, with a partisan Swiftian aside praising South Carolina’s Democratic strength and urging Northern Republicans to relocate to turn Democratic.
Citizens of Pickens vote to raise 750 dollars for a school house on R A Child property in town. If contributions fall short holders may take title and form a joint stock company with incidental fees. A balance of about 115 dollars remains due including interest. Citizens urged to contribute by December first to keep the building in public hands. Washington correspondent notes Grover Cleveland visit amid Democratic circles. Marion riot follows Uttley gunfire. Campbell killed, Uttley wounded and arrested. four others wounded.
A court ordered sale in Pickens County lists multiple parcels including the 242 acre Smith land on the Twelve Mile River and several town lots and tracts in Pickens and Easley. The plan provides tiered payments with bonds and mortgages, names plaintiffs and defendants, and sets terms and dates for December saleday and subsequent instalments.
In the Court of Common Pleas for South Carolina Lucinda Ballentine is referenced in a civil action. The filing indicates a civil matter moving through the state court system with likely plaintiff defendant roles and forthcoming procedural steps.
In pursuance of an order made on the 80th day of October 1890 by Hon J J Norton all persons holding claims against the estate of J M Gambrell or Mariah FE Gambrell deceased are notified to prove their claims before me on or before the first day of January 189T or be barred from participating in funds arising from land in said estate J M STEWART C G BP
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