Planing mill total loss in Salem fire destroys Shockley plant
Last Thursday at noon a fire originating in the boiler room gutted James C. Shockley’s planing and resaw mill in Salem. The entire plant burned in about 30 minutes. loss estimated at 6200 to 6700 with lumber and machinery damage. The big dry kiln and 75,000 feet of lumber were saved. Shockley, uninsured after dropping a Spartanburg Mutual policy, intends to rebuild promptly. The nearby gin plant of Joshua Barker also burned due to the blaze.
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James C. Shockley
Salem
Shockley
Spartanburg Mutual
Hig Mill
Joshua Barker
Shockley Lumber
Barloss
Healing Salve Promises Quick Burns and Chapped Skin Relief
Chamberlain's Salve marketed as a fast pain reliever for burns and sore nipples with healing effect without scarring unless injuries are severe. 25 cents, sold by J W Bell Valhalla and W J Linney Seneca. Members urged to meet at 10 30 Saturday at Fairview Academy. J C Alexander President. April 6 1909.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Linney
Seneca
Fairview Academy
J.C. Alexander
Walhalla Hotel to Get Major Modernization
Plans for the Walhalla Hotel include radical changes to raise the building to three stories with a lowered first floor, new vestibule and lobby, removal of the Main street ell, and replacement by two large star rooms and a post office section. A 2000 gallon water tank will be built, and a government contract for post office space is reported.
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Walhalla Hotel
J. D. Verner
Det
Main Street
Vernor
Valhalla
Object to Strong Medicines for Rheumatism
Many oppose internal medicines for rheumatism noting nine of ten cases are muscular or chronic forms. With no fever or swelling, relief comes from free use of Chamberlains Liniment, offering quick relief. For sale by J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Beneca.
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J W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Beneca
J. W. Bell
Seneca
Farmers Meeting Highlights Union Aims and New Teachers Group
President Harris and Mr. Williams spoke on rural schools and agriculture, urging organization to aid farmers, reduce cotton acreage, and boost small grains and home consumption. A county Teachers Association formed with W. C. Mughs as president and a next meeting set for Walhalla on April 24. Also notes on rheumatism relief with Chamberlain's Lintment sold locally.
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B. Harris
State Farmers’ Union
Mr. Williams
Governm Agricultural and Industrial Department
Mary T. Nance
Harris
New
Teachers’ Association
Williams
W. C. Mughs
J. L. Kennedy
Bertie Smilin
Ethel Angel
Mamyo Bowman
Jodie Haley
Mamie Harrison
Mary Lay
Lieze Perrit
Close Call for a Woman in Lancaster Fire
The wife of R A Small of the Union church section narrowly escaped death when her clothes caught fire while burning straw in a field. Husband R A Small rushed to help, extinguishing the flames, though both hands and wrists suffered severe burns. Her injuries, while painful, are not serious. The husband faces a slow recovery from his burns.
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Lancaster
R. A. Small
Union Church
Mr. Small
Supreme Court Upheld State Dispensary Control Case
The Supreme Court today upheld the States contention in the famed dispensary case in Washington. The receivers appointed by Judge Pritchard are dismissed and the dispensary commission restored to control. The suit against the commission is treated as a suit against the State and deemed unconstitutional. The whiskey interests must pay costs. An ad note promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation with a 25 cent price and free samples, sold by local outlets.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court At
Pritchard
Dispensary Commission
L. H. Farnham
Spirit’ Lake
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
May Singing Convention Seeks Hosted Location
Editor invites churches to host the May Semi Annual Singing Convention on the second Sunday in May. Those interested should send a card to West Union addressed to J. J. Morton, the president.
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Keowee Courier
West Union
J. J. Morton
Blacksmith and Repair Shop Ad Opens at New Location
Blacksmith offers buggy and wagon repairs and painting, farm tools, horseshoeing, and a wide line of horse and mule shoes and nails. Moves W M Brown materials to old shop near Walhalla Hotel on the railroad. Handles hot or cold tire setting and has complete repair stock and up to date tools.
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W. M. Brown
Walhalla Hotel
Rairoad
Milburn Wagons Promises Savings at Fair Play
A South Carolina dealer urges buyers to switch to Milburn Wagons citing long-term cost savings, guaranteed parts, and lower annual expenses. The ad claims a $60 price and twelve month guarantee, with stock at Fair Play and Westminster and manager K. W. Marett reachable at the Oil Mill.
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Tarmers
Htve
Milburn
Milburn Wagon Co
Fair Play
Westminster
K. W. Marett
C. Marett & Son
S.C
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Mr. Shockley
Alliance Call
Farmers' Meeting
Ayer
AyerCo
Lowell, Asa
U. S. Supreme Court
May
J. W. Lee
WAL CO 147
ALLA
Free Masons
Chas
M. Stietf
Charlotte Auditorium
Charlotte
N.C
Carolinas
Cc. H. Wilmoth
Music
Masonic Bazaar
Chas. ML. Stieff
Stieff
SOUTHERN _MineOeh
Trade St
Charlotte, N.C
Carter Hardware Co
Walhalla
T. Bk, Alexander
the Land Man
Walhalia
T. M. Lowery
Norman's
Union Linen
W.S. Hunter & Co
J. W. Byrd
J. F. Alexander
J. W. Byrd & CO
General Merchandise
GUANO
Cotton
Cole Cotton Planter
Senecen, S. C
Witsell Supply Co
R. L. Nimmons
East End
Seneca, South Carolina
Ansel
Walhalla Fruit and
L. P, Kondwros
R. Callaway
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