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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows subscription and advertising rate lines. The readable phrases indicate a price of 61.00 per annum and references to advertising rates. Names and clear entities are not decipherable enough to extract.
State Superintendent Martin and Governor Ansel clashed over Ex-Governor John C. Sheppard joining the State Board of Education. Ansel coolly answered charges of politics and influence, prompting Martin to apologize. Sheppard, offended, declined the honor for now, with officials hoping he may reconsider as the dispute ends and the board gains an able adviser concerned with the state's education interests.
Augusta Chronicle notes last Saturday’s discussion on Georgia's prohibition law and the expected easing of tensions as adjustments settle. The piece also references a potential $29,240,000 fine on Standard Oil discussed in Chicago and questions the philanthropy of the era.
The August gathering notes visits from residents of Seneca Anderson Birmingham and South Union. Several church services and a singing convention drew many locals, with four new members added at the Baptist church. Messages mention health updates, travel to Anderson, and praise for Pastor Burvins’ simple gospel sermons. Local names include Mrs Hayne Lowery Mina Hamilton Ethel Glenn Elmer Glenn Sam Power Willis McJuokin J. Anderson and T. Harris.
Four Clemson College directors visited Washington to confirm that a new army captain will be stationed at the college as military instruction continues. The group reported no trouble or complications and said the government will appoint another captain for Clemson. The visit aimed to verify their standing with the War Department.
A local advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. The testimonial by C G Haye, a prominent local chess figure from Blut Mo, claims personal experience and urges purchase through druggists at 25 cents.
At a July 17 1907 meeting of the Board of Directors of Oconee Knitting Mills a resolution to increase capital stock to thirty thousand dollars was adopted. The stockholders are called to meet Friday August 16 1907 at 10 oclock A M at Walhalla Court House to approve the increase and other business.
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