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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
5
Corrections to a Keowee Courier focal column recount a correction about Fennell family visits to Anderson and Richland in April 1908 plus a request from Omega to name five lawyers from Richland village. The letter from O G Healing praises Chamberlain's Salve for burns and sore nipples with local ad copies for J W Bell and W Lunney.
South Carolina Presbytery met at Valhalla Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening with Rev. J J James elected moderator and S J Gthart named temporary clerk. Reports praised finances but warned salaries are inadequate, urging churches to increase support, while noting a decline in family worship and Sabbath observance amid persistent rain and a lively discussion on men's role in church work. The body adjourned to meet May 16 in Anderson and tentatively planned for Smyrna for the fall gathering.
W Alexander Ivester of Anderson died at home Saturday night after a brief illness caused by a long declining health. He was born near West Union to Anderson and Arzella Ivester and was 68 years old. He married Milas Lena Thode of Valhalla in 1875 and survived by eight children, seven sisters, and two brothers. He was a longtime member of the West Anderson Methodist church, an officer there, and affiliated with the Masons and Knights of Honor. His remains rested at city cemetery Tuesday at 2 o'clock with Masonic honors, as relatives and friends gathered. he had been connected with the Anderson Cotton Mill for years and was a valued worker. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
A crowd attended Miss Shelor’s At Home on Friday April 17 despite bad weather. In Mrs C O Walker’s house pink and white roses decorated front hall and parlor while a “Flower Wedding” quiz tested guests knowledge of a prospective bridegroom and bride. Five young ladies and three gentlemen answered all questions, Miss Strother winning the ladies’ prize and Mr Hughs the gentlemen’s. Refreshments followed and musical selections by Miss Stribling and Miss Barte provided further entertainment as guests enjoyed the clever game Boots Without Shoes and social chat into the early hours.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. It promises pleasant relief and urges trials with a 25 cent price and free samples, noting sale by D. W. Bell in Walhaliny and W. J. Lunney.
The Conncross Democratic club is called to meet at Conncross academy next Saturday at 4 o'clock to reorganize and elect delegates to the county convention. All members are urged to attend. By Johnson, Frenidont.
Townville Apel 21 reports Mrs H T Paddock has returned to town after visiting her mother Mrs W A Dickson. J C Speara and daughter Helen visited John Dickson near Westminster. Miss Mary Farmer, teaching at Moseley, moved her school due to whooping cough and measles. Grace Cromer Marion Campbell and Jeter Campbell visited Mrs Waymon Bogas near Westminster. Mattie Bruce closed her Salem school for vacation. Olive Bradberry of near Pound Springs stayed with cousin Mrs J D Babb. Tha Thrasher improving. Lea Gaines building a neat cottage on his lot. Mrs Elizabeth Bruce celebrates eighty fifth birthday April 15. D Ty Pat's baby to inquire Miss Alley Harris and Mace McCarley visited uncle B Hareia Pendleton recently. Andy Felton and sister Jennie of Mountain Creek spent weekend with brother J B Felton. Mrs Noah Grant ill with pneumonia.
Fair Play items report Mrs Mark Stribling visiting J P Anderson family and Mrs Zeke Harris visiting Mrs T R Harris in Roberts Riverton Ga. South Union beat Fair Play 16 to 8 on Fair Play diamond. Pearl Marett home from Greenville Female College. Fair Play pupils held Easter egg hunt with 100 colored eggs hidden by teachers Sheldon and Thompson. Stribling funeral of Hon B P Earle at his old home Sunday. Susie Dobbins and Jerome Cromer from Fork attended Easter services. B A Keese worshiped at Baptist church. Easter bonnets shown. Rev J B Herron spoke on Resurrection in a stately manner.
All-Day Singing at Salon on the first Sunday in May led by Ervin Long. Singers and participants urged to bring well-used baskets and come ready to praise. The event aims to fill the day with songs and prayers to God and community fellowship.
At 4 o clock this morning a fire in Anderson destroyed three buildings and machinery valued at about 12 090. The laundry on Fant street, a roller mill, and a Dickson corn mill were all lost to the flames. The interiors burned before the firemen arrived and the buildings collapsed shortly after. Three men received electric shock from high tension lines. The laundry was insured for 6 000 with 4 000 insurance. Mr Welch suffered 6 000 in the loss with no coverage. The origin remains unknown.
Joase P Morris of Skippers Virginia describes a spring 1906 pneumonia scare with a severe cough. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with quick help after two and a half bottles, praising it as best remedy for coughs and lung diseases. Sold with guarantee at drug stores 5 cents to 1 dollar, trial bottle available.
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