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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
5
Weather record for the week ending March 31 at the Bs Station near Walhalla. Observed by Miss Laura Isbell. Weather details are incomplete in the fragment.
The Comptroller General allocated dispensary money to all counties except Choate field, funding shortfalls to reach 75 dollars per public school and distributing the rest pro rata to pupil numbers. Twenty six counties had deficiencies needing 9,562.53 dollars. overall distribution totaled 100,028.08 dollars, about 84 cents per scholar. Oconee’s deficiency was 82.10 dollars, with its share of the remainder amounting to 2,113.37 dollars.
EK H Wolfe of Bear says two years ago kidney trouble caused great pain and anxiety but electro Bitters cured him completely. He reports further benefits for general debility and nerve trouble and keeps them on hand, as all druggists guarantee them.
The session of Bethel Presbyterian Church directs a centennial celebration for August 0 and 10, year 1805 as the church’s founding. A committee led by T M Kelley and others seeks funds for a monument naming pastors and officers, invites former pastors and community members, and encourages county and distant visitors to attend with tents or homes offered for hospitality.
The Blue Ridge Mineral Springs Hotel at West Union will have new management this year. Proprietor Jas C Shockley has leased it to W M K Ruthrautt of Columbia to run the property for the coming season. Mrs Ruthrauff will arrive this week and Mr Ruthrauff will arrive in a week or ten days to assume charge. The hotel, already housing a few permanent boarders, plans a formal opening around May 1. The property is described as handsome and is expected to attract many summer visitors. Ruthrauff family will be welcomed by the community.
The Atlanta Constitution begins a tri weekly edition on April 1st publishing Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Readers can receive The Keowee Courier and the tri weekly Constitution four papers a week for 1 75 yearly. A combo of Weekly Constitution and The Keowee Courier is 1 40 yearly. Subscriptions must be prepaid. C W and J B Bauknight promote a shop with a large tool of high and medium grade showe rs at reasonable prices.
Ruskin Anderson of Seneca announces a mammoth bargain sale next Saturday April 8. The first sale drew over 2000 shoppers with strong sales and satisfied customers. The upcoming event features a wide menu of bargains across dress goods embroideries lace clothing hats furniture stoves groceries and more.
The Oconee County Alliance will meet on a Saturday after the second Friday in April at 10 o clock a m at Fairview school house with presiding officers Fennell Pickett and Leo. Unclaimed letters list from Walhalls post office for week ending April 1 1905 includes Miss Susan Brewer Anderson Crane B F Manns Sam Rogers.
Charles M Ridley Sr of Cherry Hill dies suddenly at about 65 after a brief illness while at home. A Confederate Army veteran with Company K of the 12th South Carolina Volunteers, he was praised as an ideal soldier and trusted citizen who lived quietly in the hill country yet was widely known for his good traits. The community and county friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Walhalla Baptist church closed an eleven day revival with seven candidates for membership, led by Rev. H. P. Kiteh. The evangelist delivered practical sermons stirring hearts, and locals hope for another series soon. Dr. Fitch conducts a revival in Piedmont. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for burns and wounds.
An Anderson analysis shows the Blue Ridge Railway return to the Comptroller General lists 48.03 miles of track plus locomotives, coaches, depots, and other buildings with valuations and assessments far from align. Discrepancies between listed totals, assessed values, and actual valuations illustrate a substantial gap in rounding to 60 percent of value.
Greenville jury awarded J D Smalley 2500 damages in a death suit against Southern Railway over Bennie Smalley killed at a crossing in August 1904. Case featured debate over deaf mute status and crossing signals with testimony on headlight condition and whistle sounds. Attorneys moved for a new trial after verdict as proceedings closed.
County officials urge rapid road work and maintenance along public highways. Farmers are asked to avoid trespassing near roads, stop throwing rocks or debris, and prevent plowing edges of ditches. Road beds must remain clear within 10 to 20 foot statutes, and ditch sand should not be moved.
A March 20 wedding at the Douthit residence joined Miss Blanche Douthit and Baskin Lawrence in a ceremony conducted by Rev. S. W. Henry. The event featured a heart-decorated parlor, white organdy gowns, and a large dinner reception at the groom’s home in Pickens county the following day. The bride, eldest daughter of B. F. Douthit, previously taught for three years, while the groom, son of William Lawrence, was praised for his character and will begin married life with many well wishers.
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