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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1906
Page
5
The local cotton market reports prices at 10:80 with Seneca at Ilo, Valhalla at lio, Weatminster at Lifo, Weat Union at ito. These readings reflect the day’s early trading and show slight shifts from previous sessions.
Temperature and rainfall data recorded at the 1.8 Station near Walhalla by Miss L Tabell for the week ending March 30, with observations from J. D. Isbell's. The report lists temperatures and precipitation as observed.
An encouragement to patrons to expand rural mail routes as the government raises the minimum mail piece to 2500. Citizens are urged to persuade neighbors to use rural routes and to secure better papers and reading matter, citing rural routes as vital to keeping the country connected. Also notes Mrs. Alexander of Cary Maine praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestive and bowel health.
The Oconee County Alliance will meet at Bounty Landcademy on Saturday April 14 1906 at 11 am. All Alliance Brethren are urged to attend for important business and sub alliances will send delegates for State Exchange funds. J B Pickett President A HL Ellison Secretary.
A Walhalla reader describes severe flu symptoms including fever chills and body ache and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with rapid relief aided by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Advertisement lists sellers in Walhalla and Seneca. Also notes railway survey to connect Asheville and Seneca and unclaimed letters at Walhalla post office. Oconee Mutual Insurance notices urge members to settle dues.
Ruskin Anderson of Seneca announces a ten day sale starting Saturday April seventh at eight o clock. Prices across all lines will be reduced to the lowest notch with a full guarantee on every article. The ad promises a large selection and rapid selling, urging readers to attend the opening and take advantage of the bargains. Also advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold locally.
Urgent notice for all Oconee County teachers to attend a 10 am meeting at Walhalla Court House on April 14 1906 to discuss a county summer school and related arrangements. Prof J S McLucas Clemson College will address the group with possible attendance by Profs Daniel and Brackett.
Judge Isaac Wickliffe died suddenly at his West Union home on Thursday afternoon March 20 1906 at 5 o clock. Born Greenville March 28 1830 he practiced law there before moving to Pickens County. He served as Magistrate District Judge and School Commissioner, volunteered for the Civil War though missing an arm, and spent forty years as a respected judge. Surviving are his widow three sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the Baptist church cemetery in Walhalla with Rev. D Mann officiating.
The West Union school ended its five month term on March 23. At session start prizes were set for punctuality and spelling perfection. Rodgers topped spelling and punctuality with two medals. Lena achieved perfect spelling and flawless attendance. Mario Hutchison won a punctuality medal for perfect attendance. Several students earned high marks in spelling but missed prizes due to imperfect attendance.
In Williamson County Texas on March 10 a public hanging drew about 10 000 spectators from up to 50 miles. The white man known as Yom Young, aged around 80, was executed for assaulting a 10 year old girl he had adopted.
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