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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1891
Page
2
The piece notes in progress state campaigns with old party alignments shifting to old affiliations while third party advocates recede. It references Webster’s dictionary offer and readers urged to secure the standard work for households. It also mentions a Morrison-like political backdrop and farm-price trends impacting Southern agriculture.
The author argues that sturdy roads and railways depend on a capable mail service and criticizes low pay and cutthroat bids. He urges fair compensation for first class work and reminds bondsmen they must fulfill contracts if they sign, stressing government willingness to pay for good service.
The coming legislative session is expected to be the longest on record as a new codification of laws may take a month and additional time for new business. County sub alliances have formed an advisory committee to supply bills for members to act on, signaling a heavy agenda upon return next spring.
The doctor prescribed capsules for a disease but the patient mistook the pills for a sauce and swallowed the entire dose. A neighbor observed the mix up and the parent condemned the doctor as foolish for expecting the patient to eat all the medicine.
Charleston hosts its annual Gala Week starting Monday the 26th with festivities. Railroads offer excursion rate tickets valid throughout the week.
Otis a newly elected Alliance congressman from Kansas Fourth district unveils a nineteen section financial measure for Congress. The plan includes coinage options from pennies to gold, unlimited paper money at par with other money, and three treasury funds. Petitions and Prohibition pleas appear in South Carolina debates while local papers praise Pickens Sentinel for steadfast reporting.
County commissioners in Pickens County South Carolina order a November election in three townships to decide on subscribing to seven percent bonds for the Pickens Rail Road Company. Ballots will read Subscriptions or No Subscription. Subscriptions are contingent on the railroad’s construction from Easley to Pickens, and a line from Bailey to near Pickens. Officials named to oversee precincts and tally votes.
Public sale of lands ordered in Pickens County for partition in Norris vs Norris. First tract 91 acres adjoining Arial and Griffin to be sold at Pickens Court House Hill with one third cash and balance over two years. Second tract 246 acres on Little Mastatoe to be sold at Pickens Court House with one half cash and balance in twelve months. Bids by highest bidder. terms secured by bond and mortgage.
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