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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
3
Hannibal plans to move Mark Twain’s two story home to the town park to serve as a memorial. The Commercial Club secured a 60 day option to preserve the landmark against demolition for a flat-building project. The club notes the building’s good condition and potential as a Main Street museum attracting visitors to the town.
M L Stephens of Elbert county claims the title for this year with thirty six tomato plants in two rows along the Elberton Cotton and Compress Company warehouse. The plants stand seven feet high with lush growth and no yellow leaves. He showed a tomato about 20 inches in circumference and expects thirty six bushels from the crop. He refused a $10 offer, betting on the crop’s future value.
An Ottumwa resident testifies that Lydia J. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her long standing female ailments after doctors failed. The letter urges women to try the remedy before surgical options, claiming nationwide testimonials and confidential advice from Mrs. Bisichom in Lynn.
Fred Klingdell, 74, walked from the Minnesota penitentiary on the first time in 28 years and eight months. Convicted of killing his hired man and attempting to murder his second wife on a Stillwater farm nearly 29 years ago, he gained his release with state aid of $440. He arrives dazed by paved streets and electric streetcars, seeking shelter with his daughter near Chicago, weighing about 90 pounds and hopeful for quiet life.
Owenton Kentucky on July 28 Guy Judy thirteen is dead and Warren Woods eighteen is dying after a home built boiler made from a ten gallon oil can exploded while two other boys nearby were injured. The boys had operated the engine for weeks and fed it despite danger.
Rev A Tull a retired Methodist minister in Madison returns the $8 Senate prayer payment with a letter to State Treasurer Dahl criticizing the legislature for rotten temperance measures. He says prayers were overshadowed by breweries and his debt worsened despite accepting the money.
On April 16, 1911, Miss Mary Wheeler was called home by God. The Woman's Mission Society records resolutions of love, mourning with hope, offering sympathy to her family, and dedicating a minute in memory for the Baptist Courier and Keowee Courier. Also included is an unrelated ad item noting Dr Thomas Helectle and a land sale report from Fort Valley describing 210 acres bought for $24,000 by Pearson Brothers from Dr J R Kinney, highlighting rising Houston County land values.
A Durham NC excursion train collided head on with freight No 17 in Hamlet yards at 10 20 this morning. Five killed instantly and from 50 to 76 wounded with many feared dead. The 11 car special was a Negro excursion bound for Charlotte. Fireman aboard the freight had legs severed as telephoto wreckage trapped victims.
Identified by Nashville July 28. The remains of nine Federal soldiers killed near Hartsville Tennessee December 7 1862 have been disinterred by order of the War Department for re interment in the national cemetery here. bones and blue cloth with brass buttons indicate the soldiers. A ring bearing the initials H B was found with one body. Near Gainesville Georgia excursion train fatality George Whisenant about 25, son of B G Whisenant, was killed near the Southern depot while swinging from a train platform. a water tank pipe struck his head and killed him instantly.
The invalid man awoke in delirium asking where he was and if he was in heaven. His wife reassured him that she remained beside him, offering comforting words and reminding him of their shared bond during recovery.
Georgia Representative Bell enjoyed a fishing outing at Great Falls with Mrs. Bell, catching one black bass and seven perch. South Carolina's Mr. Aiken teased his pace, recalling a fishing tale with a strawberry patch incident. Admiral Togo sailed for America bearing goodwill and noting no current Japan United States or Britain relations tensions.
Oconee County Singing Convention will meet at Return Baptist Church on the first Saturday and Sunday in August. Bring song books and well filled baskets. All who love music are invited to join for a good time. J. F. Morton.
Notice is given that Jesse Lay Senior’s personal estate may undergo final settlement by administrator JESSE LAY at D. A. Smith's probate court in Walhalla DC. The hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday August 10, 1911, for final discharge of administrator.
Master for Oconee County announces sale of a ninety five acre tract of land on Big Brasstown Creek in Geonee County South Carolina. The property adjoins lands formerly owned by Rothell Willam JD Deaton James Lee and others and will be sold August 7 1911 at the Walhalla courthouse. Cash terms with readvertisement and resale risk to nonconforming bidders.
By a majority of about 6600, Texas voters rejected the constitutional amendment proposing site-wide prohibition. About 600000 ballots were cast in the election.
The Rabun Gap Industrial School announces it will accept a few additional boys and girls seeking a home and work while pursuing an education. Applications and further information are available on request from President A. J. Ritchin in Rabun Gap Georgia.
Time Table No 11 shows a November 27 schedule with stops at Phinney's James's Toxac Way Welch A B Andrews and President. The line notes passenger pickup and drop off at these stations. J R Anderson is listed as Superintendent.
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