When was it published?

December 7, 1898 in The Lexington Dispatch

Domestic News December 7, 1898

The Lexington Dispatch

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

President Of These Great United States, Governor Of The Grand Old Palmetto State

Q: What keywords are associated?

Thanksgiving Observance, Holiday Neglect, Palmetto State, Church Services, Business As Usual

Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

Thanksgiving Day went unobserved in the location, with normal business continuing, no church services, and only the post office and dispensary noting the holiday; criticized as neglect by the people despite proclamation by the President and South Carolina Governor.

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Thanksgiving Day was not observed at this place. Business was not suspended; there were no Divine services in any of the churches; only the post office kept Sunday hours, and the Dispensary was closed, else we would not have known that it was a day set apart by the President of these great United States and the Governor of the grand Old Palmetto State for an occasion of rejoicing, thanksgiving and prayer to the Great Ruler of the Universe for the inestimable blessings of health, peace, prosperity and a bountiful harvest.

We presume that our people had nothing to be thankful for; or, at least they seemingly said this much by their neglect to keep the day as becomes Christians and an enlightened people.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Thanksgiving Observance Holiday Neglect Palmetto State Church Services Business As Usual

What entities or persons were involved?

President Of These Great United States Governor Of The Grand Old Palmetto State

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Thanksgiving Day

Key Persons

President Of These Great United States Governor Of The Grand Old Palmetto State

Outcome

business not suspended; no divine services in churches; post office kept sunday hours; dispensary closed; people neglected to observe the day

Event Details

Thanksgiving Day was not observed; business continued as usual; no church services held; only post office observed reduced hours and Dispensary closed; day set apart for rejoicing, thanksgiving, and prayer for blessings of health, peace, prosperity, and bountiful harvest