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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1890

Page

3

Pickens County News Highlights From Gainesville Visit

Local items report F BM. N. Goodlock of Prater visiting Gainesville Georgia with Mrs R Riley of Low More, the McEintoyle Graded School, and social gala week. Weather favorable for crops, cotton prices easing, farmers plan to hold for better markets. Foreclosure liens seen light, Mrs Catherine Lewis dies aged 76, cotton sales near four hundred bales with town aiming at a thousand. politics and local social events noted with several nearby residents mentioned.

Catherine Lewis Jacb Lewis Lewis Homestead Pieckens Elias Walter W. White

Central Weather and Market Notes and Local Developments

Central reports delightful weather as cotton trading picks up with Mr. 8 G Gaines and Mr. Cadilee buying for different firms. Mayor's court last week disposed of several cases increasing the town contingent fund. Ki Shirley plans a handsome country residence. Presbyterians to improve their church and Methodists to finish their new edifice soon.

G. Gaines Cadilee Ki” Shirley

Quiet election and farming notes from Tillman era

The community reports a peaceful election with votes for Tillman and Johmstone and a near unanimous stance on the constitutional question. Corn husking and wheat sowing are the day’s tasks as crops improve. Frost, cotton, livestock, and a Twelve Mile Musical Association meeting are noted with local details and invitations.

Tillman Johmstone Twelve Mile Musical Association Keowee ATL

Walker McElmoyle School to Open Winter Session in December

local notice urges farmers and parents to enroll children promptly at Walker-McElmoyle School opening December 3rd. emphasizes graded system, early attendance, and three teachers with lectures on agriculture. mentions principal Olivia Newton, Julius Newton, and John A. Rives, plus boarding options and community notices about local events and travel.

Walker-Mcfernnoyle School Walker McElmoyle Walker-McKinnoyle Dee Olivia Newton Julius R. Newton John A. Rives

Boom in Pickens county lands and local notices

Mr W O Brillfert transferred one hundred and three acres near Awoke to Mr Holcombe of Greenville for 1800 dollars. Pickens county lands are in a boom. Rev Seabrook of James Island preached a noteworthy sermon at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath evening from the text God seest me. Jim Roper, escorted to Charleston for sentencing, attempted escape on the return trip near Greenville but was recaptured and jailed in Easley.

J. W. Roper E. E. Roper Pick Wimmons Charles Liberty Township Commissionera Wyatt Iters John J. Lewis Columbia Saluda Dacuille Salu- In Jim Moreau Williams Eprvon Absalom Roper Glassy Mountain Essex Chester W. O. Brillfert Holcombe Greenville Pickens County Seabrook James Island Presbyterian Church Chou Jim Roper Charleston Marshal Roark Liberty Roark Easley K. A. Whitner Pickens C. H Mora F. M. Morris

A Good Name and Character Grow From Roots of Life

A good name implies a reputation built on character shaping a life. The piece uses plant imagery from oak to daisy to argue character develops naturally and strong bases sustain every person according to their nature.

A Black Cloud and Stones to Success

A Savannah News editorial mocks a claim about a June 1869 birth epidemic among young Black voters, noting the implausibility and urging practical steps to success. It lists guidelines: study your business, stay focused, work systematically, be punctual, avoid idleness, practice charity, and recognize that advancement comes from steady effort.

Tommie Reed Savannah News

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