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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
2
The piece contrasts Wade Hampton born 1821 and Benjamin Tillman born 1849, praising Hampton’s wartime service and restraint while accusing Tillman of coarse populism and political manipulation. It notes Hampton’s 1892 challenge to Tillman’s movement and Tillman’s alleged role in delegitimizing Hampton’s legacy.
An advertisement claims most appendicitis cases come from chronic constipation and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for constipation. It says the syrup stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, is mild and pleasant, and advises refusing substitutes.
Townville hosts a railroad picnic for Oco nee County Railway stockholders and the public on Friday August 10. Prominent speakers, the Anderson Cornet Band, and ball games are planned with multiple teams. Town authorities will provide deputies and keep order on the grounds. North Carolina farmer Albert Peele reportedly raised 105 bushels of corn per acre, while South Carolina’s Zeke Drake holds a higher US and world record of 155 bushels per acre.
Locals report heavy rainfall with crops looking good though some lacked adequate moisture. Dr J G Law preached at Bethel last weekend and nightly this week. Cowan brothers work near Salem and at Shockleys planet. J J D and Wm B Cowan contracted to build a barn for Alex Moss near Salem. Candidates active but expect many to stay home. Health excellent. Eat King’s Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. Sold by Dr J W Doll Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca.
Old Pickens notes July 16 school opened with Miss Jessie Chalmers as teacher. Mr and Mrs O C White attend burial of Mrs White's father William Perry of Pickens county. B H and James Powers of Pickens county toured the mountains visiting White Water and Sapphire and report a grand time. An all day singing is planned at Ud Pickens the first Sunday in August with dinner at the church. Everyone invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. Crops look promising with plenty of rain.
W. Sullivan of the Sullivan House in El Kono O T endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism saying it gives immediate relief. Available in 50c 25c and $1 sizes. Valhalla Drug Co. Linney Seneca handle orders and distribution.
The Oconee County Annual Singing Convention will meet with the Fan's Grove Baptist Church on the 4th and 5th of August, 1900. F Morton President Norton Cox Secretary.
The obituary for Aurelia Pearl Ordway born March 22 1293 died July 9 1906 at her parents home on High street follows a life in Camden with two South winters. Born to Mr. and Mrs. D P Ordway she showed kindness wit and artistic skill in caricature. Funeral held July 11 at 2 pm. The notice includes tributes from friends and a sentimental poem.
The piece defense of Ansel argues he avoided partisan lines on Tillmanism while maintaining firm, independent stances. It praises his integrity, notes his background as son of a German immigrant, lawyer and solicitor, and asserts no other candidate matches his consistency. The content contrasts Ansel with other dispensary and prohibition positions and hints at local option debates.
Washington July 23 Secretary Wilson outlined the new meat inspection law saying it covers only slaughtering and meat packing houses engaged in interstate commerce. He warned that many local and state enterprises remain outside federal reach and urged stricter state and city oversight to ensure meat cleanliness and safety.
An old newspaper ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, linking sour stomach to foul blood and ailments. It argues thorough churning and sun baths analogy for digestion, lists symptoms like foul taste and headaches, and invites readers to request a booklet from Buffalo, New York.
State Farmers Institute under Clamaan College will meet at Oakway S C on Monday August 6 1900 Exercises start at 10 oclock am An observation train with Clemson College samples will be at Westminster S C to display state resources Everyone is invited to visit the train and learn the state's resources John W Sholer for the committee The Pine-ules claim to cleanse kidneys and relieve bladder pain Sold by Dr W Bell Walhalla and W J Lunney Seneca Also Pine Grove schoolhouse third Sunday in August with Prof R W Grubbs speaking on The Influence of Music Candi dates visiting Newry August 6 campaign date moved to afternoon at Oakway J R Burns County Chairman
Heavy rains fell the past week in Hopewell but residents expect fair weather soon to finish laying by crops. A lively Saturday night featured music by Frank Harbin and Joe Burchfield admired by a crowd including Lizzie May Adams Edith Pickens Hattie King and many others. Visitors noted include Claudio and Mar King of Greer Mamie Davis Alpha Bryan visiting Gus Bryan near Norris and J J Pickens at F T Jenkins. Local travel included Jim Land leaving for Clayton Ga to help build despite past week road work by a road machine.
Bounty Land items report people returning from Anderson and visits by relatives from Paris Texas Seneca and Birmingham Alabama. Local events include Miss Leize Porritt starting school at Whitewater and Master Frony Dendy entertaining at Sunday school. A heavy rain falls Monday afternoon and school trustees for Bounty Land district are named.
A series of candidate notices announce several individuals for County Commissioner in Oconee County. Names include James L. Hunter W N Cox R B Rutledge Henry F Longo Jacob Rothell John M Coxzins Jackson pe Jamra L Talley and others, all urging Democratic primary action.
A series of notices announce candidacies for County Superintendent of Education and County Supervisor. Names include L. Craig JeReMiaAn H. Cantrell J. W. Reeder D. F. McAlister J. L. Moser L. H. V. Howson and Nathaniel Phillips, all pledging to run in the Democratic primary.
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