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Newspaper

Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

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West Union Notes Show Visits and Entertainments

Locals from West Union report James Dodd spent last Saturday in Seneca Burt Hopkins visited relatives and friends here Saturday and Sunday Mrs J C Knox entertained a large crowd of girls and boys Wednesday night Read lists of girls and boys attendees and note Stella Honea gave a musical entertainment Saturday night.

West Union James Dodd Seneca Burt Hopkins J. C. Knox Susie Stella Miller Carrie Nellie Burley Ellen Dora Duncan Roxie Ruth Stone Stella Fione Carrie Sauders Clarice Shovkley Marie Isbell Robert Walter Shovckley Clarence Duncan Wille Reeder Luther Sanders George Harmon Keil Ronnie Abbott Jas. Dodd Sam Isbell Bob Miller John Brewer Burt Shockley Charley Burley Stella Honea B.B

Student Killed by Elevated Train in Chicago

Chicago police report a medical student named Hugh M. Watson from Charlotte was killed by an elevated train while earning money by working on the railroad at night. He was switching cars and is believed to have fallen in front of a moving train.

Chicago Hugh M. Watson Charlotte Watson

Local notices from Tamassee and sorrow in Buckingham

Locals from Tamassee report visits to the old mill shoals and updates on illnesses. A funeral was preached by Rev L W Brown for Richland. Wade C Hughs gave a fine Sunday school address before Mrs Beaty and children returned home. Buckingham Ontario reports a mine collapse at Notre Dame De Salette with many feared dead and limited communications.

Tamassee J. P. Beaty Florence Rankin J. P. “Nelley Catharine Rankin Old Mill Shoals Lee Kelley Florence’ Rankin L. W. Brown Bethel Presbyterian Church Richland Wade C. Hughs Valhalla R. K

Westminster S Tells of Captain Parker Rites and Town Progress

The Westminster Courier reports themortal remains of Capt. W F Parker laid to rest after a pneumonia battle. Born April 9, 1829, he was a pioneer settler, built a steam saw mill, and earned fame for faithfulness and integrity. The town elected new officers, launched Westminster Sun, upgraded the bank and drug store energy, and faced a hail event. Local students debated immigration, and various community notes follow, including church services and visits by Clemson cadets.

Westminster W. F. Parker Parker Capt. Parker Caroline Commonwealth Rosa Summergill Texas Thos O. Parker H. H. Campbell Shreveport Will Frank Parker Shereveport Robert Parker R. G. Green Washington, D. C F.W. Green Anderson Thos. O. Parker Ife A. Zimmerman J. H. Stonecypher W. GC. Peden L. G. Gaston P. W. Matheson C. L. O’kelley W. &. Mason Loehr Westminster Sun Carter Stonecypher Drug Company T. Peden Anderson The Westminster Bank Messrs. Crowder and Barnett Clemson W. P. Anderson State Bankers’ Association Columbia United States National Congress Stonecypher & Harrison P. O F. T. Cox Presbyterian Church Cox J. R. Moore Baptist Church Haywood Institute Clyde N. C Moore Pearl Verner Richland

Constipation remedy ad from Spirit Lake dealer

For Constipation L. H. Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa endorses Chamberlains Stomach and TV Rivar Tablets as the best on the market for constipation. Try them you will find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Sampled free. For sale by J. W. Bell Valhalla W. J. Lunney Seneca

L. H. Farnham Spirit Lake Iowa Chamberlain J. W. Bell Valhalla W. J. Lunney Seneca

Storm kills and wounds hundreds across four states

Reports list about 150 dead and 400 injured from cyclonic storms sweeping Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama Friday night. Towns destroyed with extensive property loss. Amite City Arbor and Independence damaged. New Orleans and Mobile cut by wires. In Alabama Albertville Bergen Dora suffered heavy losses with dozens killed. Total damages include 30 dead 1200 injured and thousands homeless across 46 towns in Louisiana Mississippi Georgia and Alabama.

Atlanta Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Natchez Migs Amite McLain Miss Vidalia Quitman Landing Purviss Landing Mass New Orleans Mobile Amite City Arcadia Independence Gelle Grove Melton Lorman Pine Ridge Fairchilds Creek Purvins Lumberton Meridian Mia John Minniece Richland Lamourie Winchester Columbus North Highland Park Cedartown Lucerne Kenmore Lamourile Haxsie Pine Angle Franklinton Sheridan Avard Eunice Giley Bend Church Hill Tillman Baxterville Braxton Sunflower Wahalik Wingate Walls Quitman’s Landing McLaurin McCullum Georgia Chipley la Grange Harris Griffin McDonough Locust Grove Cave Springs Albertville Leesburg High Mound Hatton Blountaville Raiburn Robert Raiburn

Seneca Democratic Club organizes and meets amid town notes

The Seneca Democratic Club gathered last Saturday with officers and delegates named. Revival services begin at the Baptist church next Sunday led by Rev. W. L. Walker from Atlanta. street crowding prompts calls for police to ease sidewalk congestion and prevent race tensions. Local visits, social events, and strawberry season are noted amid community updates.

Seneca Seneca Democratic Club F. M. Cary 8. C. Biggerataff J. L. McWhorter G. W. Gignilliat John Harper B. A. Daly B. Bagwell M. B. Gaines J. B. Pickett W. A. Barron Thos. Lumkin J. Eustace Hopkins L. Stone C. N. Gignillat R. M. Wright R. R Hayes Baptist Church W. L. Walker Atlanta South J. D. Hutchinson Elvira Dudley Columbus Richland Myrtle Zimmerman Westminster Bertha Lee Cox Co. M. Tew Columbia Hinckle Wm. Odry Wynonah Cary Harry Cary Luke W. Verner Elvira Dudley Hutchinson Mississippi

Death on His He ll a: Close Call in 1906 Pneumonia

Jesga Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near fatal pneumonia attack in spring 1906. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and long illnesses worldwide. Sold with guarantee at drug stores 60c and 1 Trial bottle free.

Hella, Jesga P. Morris Skippers Dr. King

Passes in Richland at 78 Amelia Davis laid to rest

In Richland on a Saturday night Mrs Amelia Davis aged 78 died at home after a long life of faith and family. Funeral services were led by Rev L W Brown at Richland Presbyterian cemetery with interment in Conn crosses Baptist church and remarks on her long church involvement. Neighboring notes mention local social events and community life as residents reflect on aging and farm hardships from rains and cotton prices.

Richland Amelia Davis Richland Presbyterian Cemetery L. W. Brown Conncross, Baptist Church Andrew McGuffin Davis Presbyterian Church Geraldine Hughs Norris R. B. Bowen, Jr Marion Coe Gatinesville Brenau College Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society Bounty Land Major P. Dendy Verner Columbia R.T. Jaynes Valhalla W. Burton Jaynes Washington Charles Verner Tuscaloosa Ala K. Dendy

Chamberlain's Remedy Endorsed by Portsmouth Druggist

Fred C. Hanrahan a Portsmouth Va druggist testifies to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best patent medicine for cures. He notes higher profits from rivals but prefers this remedy for its purity and reliable customer satisfaction. Sold by Dr J W Bell Valhalla Wid Lupney Seneca.

Chamberlain's Fred. C. Hanrahan Portsmouth J. W. Bell Valhalla Wid Lupney Seneca

Board of Thanks from Keowee Courier editors

We desire through your columns to thank our friends for acts and words of love during the last illness and death of wife and mother. These deeds will be remembered with hearts full of gratitude. B. Hubbard and Family, Fairview, April 27, 1908.

Keowee Courier B. Hubbard Fairview

New School Building Bond Sale Nears Completion

Local report celebrates the nearly finalized sale of bonds for a new school building. Plans and arrangements for the project show Seneca can act promptly, with hopes for a hustling water and light commission to forward the schoolhouse.

Hfe Water and Light Commission Seneca Oea i M. VY

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