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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
1
Inventory ad for a regional sale highlighting men’s dress shirts, B V D underwear, undershirts, drawers, ladies’ undergarments, and extensive discounts on men’s suits, pants, and shoes. Prominent prices include $1.00, 50c, 38c, 8c, 12c, 18c, 11.50, 9.50, 7.50, 5.75, and various Florsheim oxford offers. Large quantities and “extra special” phrasing emphasize rapid sellout.
Bargain notice announces a sale offering Tow-Cut Shoes at cost for men women and children priced at 1 50 and other sizes and styles included in the event.
Work on Seneca's new depot began Monday with Petijohn & Co. of Lynchburg overseeing a brick veneered wooden structure similar to Greenville's. The old depot moves to Richland, new site expands the lot, while news of the west automobile route from New York to Atlanta excites local residents. Local figures including T. M. Lowery and J. H. Burgess tour Seneca. rain disrupts power briefly. community notices follow about deaths, visits, and church plans.
An education rally in Walhalla invites all to a Saturday picnic at the Graded School grove. Speakers include Governor Martin Ansel of Columbia, Provost D. Wistardang of Clemson, and Dr. D. B. Johnson of Winthrop Normal Industrial College.
The death of D A Thornton of Hartwell Ga followed injuries from an awning fall in front of his store. He died at 1 a m and was buried in Hartwell cemetery Saturday at 5 p m He left a wife Bustle Gilson and three children and sympathies are extended to the family. Ice cream sale at Richland Academy next Sunday 4 to 8 p m by Missionary Aid Society members.
Gainesville August 2. H Logan aged 38 cashier of a Montgomery bank died yesterday from pellagra after weeks of illness. He had returned to his former home for treatment and died in Gainesville. He is survived by his wife.
A fragment from a Seneca area column mentions visits by Eleanor Richardson to Montreal and Norma Gignitiat to Sumter and Chester counties, with Louise Sheldon accompanying from Seneca. It also notes Mrs. Coleman’s return to Benecu, the Mra Mason family from Charlotte visiting, and Ming Leila Doyhs of Calhoun visiting Seneca, plus Pearle Leavelle of Oxford. A late board meeting of Seven Graded School adds a sixth grade and lists staff including Principal Don Sandora and assistants Minnie Kirkpatrick Maggie Thopipaon Rusty Tell Iver Brown Mary Sot hind. Captain has installed drone-like lights. an adette mentions Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver troubles.
Madison Aug 2 Special Columbus Smith died at his home in the Toxaway section last Thursday at about 60 years old after a cancer illness. He was a longtime member of the Toxaway Baptist church, described as a true Christian and good neighbor, beloved by all who knew him.
In Sale Salem Aus two specials Miss Tattle Nix and brother visit their uncle Mr and Mrs M Windley. Chester Meroney feeds at his home Friday July 20 at 4am. Funeral at home led by Rev Chok, interment Whitlie cemetery. Neighbors attend mountain trip to Lake Toxaway Whiteside and other points. School openings at Smeltzer Little River Norton. Mrs Findley hosts Hiawatha Bunwhine Society with papers by Marsoneill Duncan and Addie Grogan.
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Simpson after a serious heart attack at Westminster. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at New Westminster Baptist Church. Family members including Dr. Furman Simpson and other physicians attended with prayers and support. The community expresses sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved children and relatives.
Local vendors advertise Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted travel aid used since 1872 with travelers praising its effects. An Oakland man, a comministr traveler for eighteen years, attests to its value. Also notes a Salem school opening under Robin Crate with assistants and mentions Miss Maraingill from Greenville visiting relatives.
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