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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
4
Obituary notices and tributes up to one hundred words are printed free. Longer pieces are charged at one cent per word. Advertising rates and terms are outlined, with a detailed instruction about personal sbaraster and paid inscriptions.
Scattered clippings reveal gossip about an incident at Andersons barge and a rumor that Dolly Licks could be involved. The piece notes widespread chatter on disbursement approval, a Spartanburg locate line, and Roosevelts efforts at Ogator Bay. It also covers fashion shifts, Georgia park plans, and Tallulah public park costs with committee work mentioned.
Readable fragments describe Misa Baiger, a young white girl near Tascatoosi Alaa, assaulted by a Black assailant last Sunday while fetching water. Authorities believe the suspect fled toward Pascaloona and deputies search the area. Reports mix with partisan commentary on the dispensary debate and other anecdotes.
August gathering in Seneca features visiting Misses Clark Sitton Richardson Killeen Jones and others from Spartanburg Anderson Charleston Mississippi and Greenville. Notes on church services school, a K P banquet, mountain trips, and a birthday celebration at McMahan home mark a busy social week with mentions of Dr Doyle and Rev Mehooters, plus local promotions and a medical notice.
New York Board of Health approves limits on crowing roosters dogs barking bells tolling and whistles from 10 p m to 6 a m in Mount Vernon. Violators face fines up to 50 dollars and penalties begin Saturday. The rule targets railroads and local residents alike amid district disruption from early morning freight traffic.
Washington special reports Spartansburg visitor J B Lee says Piedmont voters favor Loving Stoke J Simpson to oppose Senator Tillman once his term ends. He argues Simpson would bring dignity and reform, noting Tillman’s dispensary corruption. many expect Simpson to win if he enters. Also reports Brookland ex mayor George D B Mel Combs and election managers Mitchell and St. Fox convicted of fraud with fines or four months jail. Mitchell acted pro se.
Elia Rogers seeks Letters of Administration for the estate of Robert L Rogers. The Court of Probate in Oconee County SC requires all claimants to appear at the Court House in Abbeville on Thursday in September at 11:00 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published August 23 and following days in The Keowee Courier.
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