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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
4
The Courier reports on a campaign meeting in Oconee for the upcoming election. Editor endorsement favors Judge Tracy Hanes, while opponents argue for the FNC and shared public-political aims. The piece notes the editor’s stance and vows to uphold honest methods amid a heated race.
The readable lines present a heated, archaic style arguing about moral failing in leaders and a call to action against perceived corruption. Mentions Governor Meson and several named figures, plus references to assembly, elections, and wider political critique in a fragmented historical passage.
A note from The Courier concerns reader communications and signatures for publication. It states they cannot publish signatures but provide information to the author. It warns that those who fail to send timely messages may be unsure of their entitlements for the season and origin of submissions.
Revival activity increases in Boone's Creek with two baptisms and a third Sunday service led by Rev. Wade Nicholson. Mount Carmel reports ten additions under Rev. Art Moore. baptisms planned for the second Sunday in September. Local visits include Clyde Butrekin and Annie, and Waddy Grant with Talley on a pleasure trip. Community events feature county campaigning at Kalom and a Woodmen of the World gathering in Salem with speeches by Re. Abercrombie and Higs.
The record notes a church gathering after a bouniful diner with attendees including Mr Parrott who spoke on rebelous topics. Rev GC R Aber ycromble and Mr Mrs W A Grant with their niece and nephew Annte and Gena Stratton prepared to depart on a long trip to Hightrade and beyond. Berry Onin, Parsyth county's oldest citizen, died yesterday at his home near Cine mins after years of Civil War service.
At a Lake County coroner race gathering, candidate M. Davis spoke briefly then collapsed, injuring his head and prompting cheers and confusion. Witnesses recall a Confederate veteran presence and Mason involvement as a chaotic scene unfolded with rival candidates and attendees reacting to the incident.
Minnie Cooper, 80, drowned in a pond near Spartanburg after an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Neighbors say she attended church services the previous night. Investigators reported the body was located in Saxon Milla area, with indications of prior self harm.
Chicago on August 17 features a warning from Police Matron Mrs. Anda Murphy that dig men make the best husbands, but tiny men with sharp noses should be avoided by young women, a cautionary note in a local social column.
A New York court plans a jury inquiry into police involvement amid Rosenthal murder rumors. Alleged payouts for protection and graft surface in a sprawling underworld probe. Authorities contemplate tracing money flows tied to disorderly houses as part of the inquiry.
In Dublin Ga Ang 19 two men were hired and injured when a Snehtning struck the house they were visiting at Lovett Hear. The victims are John Purvis and James Myera and A Purvis with his wife and daughter were badly shocked. The house sustained heavy damage.
A violent storm near Mercer University at Tattnall Square Sunday caused two deaths and many injuries and property damage. Victims include Mrs M A Crawford and 3 year old Mora Sullivan. M A Crawford and granddaughter listed as injured. crowd panic occurred in Vineville district and a Presbyterian church across from a damaged residence.
A robbery at the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company's office in Toledo nearly netted $1000 in cash and valuables but was largely unsuccessful. Police pursuit followed, and about an hour later the suspect returned $100 through a third party, claiming the act was not fully intended. The robber escaped after the exchange.
Aug 17 in Wantington reports the defeat of Capt. John Lamb signals renomination challenges by former Governor Montano In the Third Virginia District. Representative Ashbor of South Carolina is set to chair the House committee on agriculture in the next Congress.
Clarence Darrow is found not guilty on a jury bribery charge linked to the McNamara case. After months of trial, the famed labor advocate is freed. his wife weeps, and the court directs custody to Karl Rogers. Prosecutors plan a second indictment as announced after acquittal.
Milton Pan Aug 19. While witnessing a moving slide portrayal of the battle of Gettysburg, Harvey Gelger a civil war veteran collapsed and died of heart failure. The episode recounts Gelger’s role in the engagement and the emotional shock that overwhelmed the man he wounded.
D A Smith judge of probate for Oconee County South Carolina issues a summons in the court of probate at Walhalla to CH McCall to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted for the estate of Lee Seigle deceased. The court sets a day for appearance at 11 o clock in the forenoon on Saturday the 31st of August 1912, with publication dates listed as August 2 and 28.
In the Court of Probate South Carolina Oconee County John J Craig Clerk of Court of Common Pleas issues notice to heirs and creditors that letters of administration for Ella B Thomyan deceased may be granted unless shown cause at the Court of Probate held at Walhalla Court House on Friday September 20 1902 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. D A Smith Judge of Probate for Geonoo County signed August 14 1912 with publication in The Keowee Courier and prior notices dated August 28 and September 18 1912.
Aug 17 description of Mohammedan insurgent actions near the Montanexrin Frontier with Turkish troops. Reports allege wholesale slaughter of Christians including women and children and mass captives taken by Mohammedan forces amid frontier tensions. Government response involves Gen. Valeotles directing frontier operations to restore order.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Oconee County South Carolina a sale is ordered by master in equity for the lands described as Lots two one thirteen fourteen in Black Five and Lots seven and eight in Block One Westminster also extending to adjacent parcels. The public sale will be held at the courthouse door in Walhalla on Monday September 2 1912 during legal hours to satisfy a decree against CG Miller Platt JW and B Stelling obal with plot by W B Trogdon Jr dated May 20 1910.
The notice names Ji Vandiver and others as defendants in a tract of land in Oconee County South Carolina described as eighty seven acres more or less with boundaries to J M Davis and Stephen Pool. It outlines cash sale terms and a five day default period after sale after which the master may re advertise and resell to obtain a compliant purchaser. Purchaser pays extra for papers. W C Whith Master for Oconee County August 14 1912.
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