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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
4
The August 16 issue announces obituary notices and tributes for personal memorials, with charges for longer notices. It notes limited free space and requires payment for additional words, urging manuscript submission with cash to accompany.
Excursionists from the lower part of the state will reach Walhalla this evening. They are expected to be warmly welcomed by residents as hot weather drives many to seek a breath of fresh air.
A fragmentary report notes Ty won a Clemson scholarship amid confusion over Benes from One Canpress. It mentions Harker from Bethlehem and Geonee securing the scholarship, with details about Barker’s troubled schooling and distant weekly travel to Wis School.
The Courier congratulates the young man Barker for beginning his education with steady, sensible progress. It urges continued focus and concentration, noting his good common sense and potential, while stressing Worthy aims and the value of education for the youth of Oconee and South Carolina communities.
Report claims Governor Meaxe went to Kelton's railway office to buy a ticket to Columbia. The incident allegedly prevented two mileage books from being exchanged and cited as part of a political scene at Beltan.
An attorney recounts a chaotic scene near Greenville where a governor sought to buy tickets and a female clerk faced delays. The narrative portrays the governor’s attempt to exert influence, subsequent affidavits, and a heated exchange over political integrity amid scrutiny of commissions and public trust.
The piece comments on Governor Weasterns, urging constituents to judge him, and notes public reactions to his explanations. It asserts Cole L. Blease is governor of South Carolina, stressing that fact as widely known. The writing reflects local concerns about leadership and clarity in communication.
Datton merchants organize a protective association aimed at stopping deadbeats. They state no forgiveness for debtors and seek to curb unlawful skipping of payments, insisting that every merchant in town should stand together to enforce payment.
Fragmented OCR text suggests mob demonstrations and violence around a South event in Pennsylvania with confusion over locations. The piece hints at tensions between groups and possible north/south alignments, but readable factual details are scarce.
Fragmentary report notes an explosion or clash during overtime involving Wrabone Pi Ang and others at a Lashed event. Mentions Ehren Ube and Tapia Ube with chaotic disruption as police and officials respond to the incident and investigate possible motives.
London reports a looming broad labor revolt as railroad managers vow resistance. Rioters clash in Great Ormond Street area with troops firing. six soldiers and two policemen hurt. A general strike of transport workers, including railway staff, is declared, with seven thousand dockers striking at Birkenhead.
Kelton Australia 12 report: Dedmond Remedy Co formed to market pellagra treatment by Edw Dedmond. He says nearly 100 cases improved and sent telegram to Dr Babcock asking for trial at State Hospital in Columbia. Dedmond moved to Belton with offices of the new company.
Oak Grove August 16 Specl rev J L Singleton closed a very successful meeting at Bethel Methodist church last Saturday night, 21 joining the church. At the pastor's request a Sunday school organization will meet at the church next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, all invited to attend and help form a wood Sunday school.
In Columbia the governor commuted a sentence of thirty days on the chain gang to ten dollars per day. The action followed by Judge Seane at Walhalla last month on A M, Gilstrap for assault and battery.
Selling Children in Victoria British Columbia as floods devastate the area. Arrivals from Shanghai aboard the Empress of Japan recount distress abroad with reports that children are being offered for sale following widespread river overflows and suffering.
Debtors and creditors of the estate of Davie Chiltas are notified to present their claims within the time prescribed by law. Executors warn that failure to present will result in being barred from the estate. August 1, 1904. Jemithatl Ray Eor, Executor. Niger, Georgia.
Stroud resident recounts wife urging a doctor visit for an ugly wound. Frankel attributes quick relief to Bucklen’s Arnica, praised as a universal healer for burns cuts bruises sprains and swellings. Local shoppers urged to try this popular remedy.
Notice to debtors and creditors of Mrs J Stribling administratrix, duced with a damaged text, requiring all persons indebted to pay to the undersigned and all claims against the estate to be presented duly proven within the time prescribed by law. August 16, 1911.
State of South Carolina in the Court of Common Pleas offers land for sale at Walhalla on September 7 1911 to settle a decree. The Bank of Walhalla sues HK Bath and Mrs Kate Van Divere, selling two parcels of 100 and 200 acres with specific adjoining lands under cash terms and resale if necessary, Master for Oconee County W. C. Wool Master directs sale.
In pursuance of a court order J W Parrison and Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance will offer at public sale September 4 1911 at the Oconee County Court House to settle estates of J W Gibson M E King J M Dixon and others. Properties include multiple one and two story frame dwellings and related buildings with details in Book BB pages 208 227 224 228 1315. Also a request for final settlement of the estate of S Stribling and administration details.
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