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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
6
A heated exchange in April in Washington centered on proposals to protect cotton seed oil producers. Senators from multiple states argued the case, with supporters citing industry stakes and opponents labeling protectionism as unnecessary. A late session statement by Abe Baen drew attention as a pivotal moment in the dispute.
The record names Vern King 98 and 98, Ruby Reeves 95, Zila King 98, Allie Stribling and a long list of students across grades from First to Seventh at Addison School. It notes term end on April 16 1909, mentions principal Emily Compton and assistant Mattie Frasier, and includes a reference to perfect attendance awards and thanks to patrons and teachers. The piece also contains irregular ad text and a separate note about Durden fatally shooting Allen Bush at a farm near Graymont.
April 22 report from Ohio details a two minute tornado path across northern Ohio causing six deaths nine fatally hurt and many more injured. widespread property damage includes churches homes and businesses with at least 100000 dollars in losses. J T Woodworth of Mymouth Ohio was killed and about a dozen others injured.
In Columbus, Georgia on April 21, the 2 year old daughter of W. T. Henderson drank a swallow of carbolic acid at home. She died an hour later as the acid badly burned her throat. The bottle had been left open while her sister gave drops to their mother.
Miss Kunt fie Phos, daughter of a prominent farmer, attempted suicide Wednesday by placing a pistol to her left breast in a closet. The shot injured her shoulder and amputated the air, with death expected. The only explanation cited referenced a remedy claim by De Phomas Belectric Of, allegedly used for a fatal die-croup. L Whiteacre of Buffalo, New York, noted in the report.
In Little Rock on Tuesday early, the St Louis Compress No. 1, one of the city’s largest, was nearly ruined by fire. Estimated loss runs around 1 million dollars, with 850000 tied to the cotton stored inside and 100000 for the plant itself. A separate note reports Henderson of Anderson robbed of forty dollars and a gold watch at a Red Men meeting in Greenville, reflecting lingering concerns in the community.
Blacksmith and repair shop offers wagon buggy wagon repair painting and fresh stock of horse and mule shoes and tools. Newman materials moved to old stand by Walhalla Hotel on the railroad line. Also notice of final settlement and discharge for estate of S. P. Dendy to be heard May 8, 1909 in Walhalla South Carolina.
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