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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
5
A wry political column compares campaigning to plum tree fruit picking with playful slang. It ribaldly suggests candidates, voters, and rivals are hesitant to act yet hints at bold shaking of trees when fruit ripens and mud from a rough race may fly.
Spirit Lake pharmacist Farnham promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. The ad urges trial, promises agreeable and pleasant relief, and notes a price of 25 cents. Samples are free, with J. W. Bell in Valhalla and W. J. Lunney in Seneca handling sales.
Death news from Little River reports the passing of R. D. Talley of Jocasses after a brief illness. Talley helped found Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and remained active in church work hasta his death. Funeral services were held at Mt. Carmel Church with burial in its churchyard.
Miss Verner's hospitality drew guests to her home last Wednesday on April first. The event featured guessing games, a salad course, and performances by Miss Terhune on piano, Miss Annie Biemann in song, and a duet by Miss Verner and Dr. Mann, with Miss Verner also singing Some Where for one guest. Guests included Minne Harrison, Terhune, and many local residents from Seneca and Westnaton.
An advertised healing salve claims rapid relief for burns sores and chapped hands. Chamberlains Salve is marketed as excellent, soothing irritated skin instantly and leaving no scar. Sold by J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Lunnoy Seneca.
C Sloan Thomas died at his home in Corinth, Oconees county, on Wednesday April 1, 1908, aged about forty. He had been ill for about six days after taking a sick spell Monday morning. He was a son of the late Lemont Thomas, once sheriff of Pickens District. About sixteen years ago he married Lucy Mint, daughter of Thomas Lumkin of Seneca. Fourteen surviving children, widow, mother, and two sisters also survive. Interment was at Richland Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon. Relatives and friends extend sympathy.
P M J Burton of Poplar Springs thanks friends for kindness during the illness and death of his wife April 4 1908. Gratitude is heartfelt and will be remembered with deep appreciation by the bereaved.
Mary Rebecca Shelor writes that her work for rural schools has not yet succeeded but remains rooted in principle. She praises Superintendent McMahan and Merlin, urges cooperation with state and local associations, and dedicates her future to the Sunshine Society while urging education of children.
Advertisement notes troublesome stagnation of liver and bowels causing head ache biliousness and jaundice. Claims pills purge without grinding or griping and provide cleansing action. Priced 26 cents at all druggists.
The death of James Benson Grant occurred at his home near Salem on Wednesday April 1 1908 after a year of illness from a paralysis stroke. He was born near Balen in 1846 and spent his life in the area. He served as Magistrate at Salem for several years and leaves a widow and multiple children. His funeral was held at Whitmire cemetery on Thursday at 2 o'clock. He was a longtime member of the local church and a Confederate veteran. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Parhting of MU Creek Tod Yor recalls that nine years ago life hung on a longer read. A doctor recommended Electric Bitters and a bottle restored strength. He says he was “one foot in the barge” but the tonic put him back on the turf and he has been well since. Sold under guarantee at all druggists. 0c
Boston’s Thomas G. Plant Company reports its Queen Quality spex booklet highlights its strong performance during a downturn. The firm increased output from 10 000 to 14 500 pairs daily, kept full staff earning over 40000 weekly, and ran 1 500 pairs per shift at full capacity to meet orders.
Plashon from Fairview Saltview April Special Mr B A Barron spent in Suc tor with Mr and Mrs John I Smith Of Bounty Land. Roy Alexander of Aton visited motives here the late art of nat week. Lena Cochran visiting sister Mrs Martin near Anderson. Barron and daughter attended the Stribling Memorials on the 6th instant. J O Alexander ill. Frank Alexander of Anderson visited his father. Lille Mears visiting in North Carolina may spend the summer away. J T Reid of Byatt visited her yon George Reid last Sunday. Miss Misache Biggeratatt milliner of Newry spent last Sunday with her parents.
Notes from Hopewell report a flourishing Sunday school with forty pupils under J. W. Duncan of Seneca and announce a Sunday school address by J. W. Shelor on April 12 at 11:30. Also note a fire destroyed Tyler Brown’s barn and crops last Saturday. a marriage near Seneca on March 29 unites Robert Crooks and Hattie Thomas.
Ruskin Anderson of Seneca South Carolina advertises a wide range of shoes for men women and children. Prices start at 25 to 60 cents for infants moccasins and pumps and go up to several dollars for men and women oxfords. A big line of laces and silks is also offered with a call to Easter dress and hat shoppers.
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