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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
5
A lively April social at Mrs. B. J. Herndon’s home united Paul Hayne Club members for an Napoleon Bonaparte study afternoon. Attendees shared anecdotes, readings on Josephine, a French flag foldout quiz, and a prize for correct answers.
An obituary note from ABETi News reports Rev. McNewy Dibose a prominent South only pastor at St. Mary's College in Maletely NC drowned in the Catawba near Moiguniou about 8 o'clock. The piece mentions malaria, typhoid and the dangers of swamps, with local anecdotes about health and safety in the region.
A lengthy call to Methodists in Oconee to unite in funding a missionary couple, with the goal of raising about 913 dollars more this year to send workers to heathen fields. The appeal cites 1,165 Methodists in the county and outlines the global need, urging laypeople and pastors to act, support prayers, and join the effort.
A Seneca letter warns voters ahead of the April 22 county government bill referendum. The writer clarifies that Senator Garle authored both measures and expresses opposition to the current plan. He notes voting restrictions based on tax records, objections to township control, and the risk to local officials, urging a single elected commissioner per township beginning in 1913.
An unnamed historical advertorial extols Huckton’s Arnica Salve as unequaled for cuts burns bruises and sores with claims of perfection. The text touts its effectiveness for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and sprains, noting it is available at druggists everywhere.
A local list identifies seven Confederate mothers living in Oconee, naming Bearden, Hilly Denton, Rebecca Pricks, Caroline Parker, Caroline Price, Abner Boatright, and Martha J. King with ages from 87 to 103. It notes Martha King’s son W A King served in Company G, 1st South Carolina Regiment and moved to Texas. requests others to submit names and ages.
An archaic advertisement claims to aid failing kidneys and bowels, urging use of Dr Kings New Life Pills as strike breakers to restore natural function. The copy touts health benefits and directs readers to druggists for purchase.
Federal couriers report a battle between Sauz and Santa Clara canyon near Chihuahua on April 16 left forty or more insurrectos dead and over 100 wounded. Cots were sent to hospital for Federal wounded. five Federal troops killed, with women and children feared among the dead.
By order of the State Board of Education the regular spring examination for teachers in Oconee County will be held at the Court House in Walhalla on Friday May 5. Pedagogy questions will use McMurray How to Study and Teaching How to Study. Agriculture questions rely on School Exercises Infant Prediction and School Lessons on Gorn issued by the US Department of Agriculture. Bulletins are free from the County Superintendent of Education. Applicants must provide their own stationery and pencils. Examination starts promptly at 9 a.m.
Advertises a 15-hand 1000 pound Tennessee Jack for use by farmers at Clemson College Experiment Station. Mares mated for cost 6 dollars down and 5.90 on delivery, money refunded if mare fails to foal. Address Clemson College SC.
Wortleety announces application to the probate court in Deones County South Warding for leave to make final settlement of the estate of MidCraft deceased. The hearing is set at Walhalla Court House on Saturday May 2 at 11 o’clock in the forenoon or as soon thereafter as the petition can be heard. Adam lstrittor of maid Malites id Kidd e administrator.
In the matter of W. W. Muay deceased, GA PITCHFORD as qualified executor gives thirty days after publication for Moss and heirs to claim residency rights or be barred from all claims. Walhalla, South Carolina, April 1941.
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