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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
5
At C. W. Pitchford's Upton Plano contests end this week three candidates Nos 1 112 and 117 lead with weekly vote gains totaling about 401 985 for No 1 612 310 for No 112 and 500 000 for No 117 in the latest seven days. No. 14 remains a possible final contender needing huge vote inflows.
Notice informs workers to submit new and renewal subscription lists by 6 pm August 6 to count in the Subscription Contest and have premiums issued by G W Pitchford for piano contest entry. Also mentions rheumatism relief with Chamberlains Liniment and reports a marriage, a Tamassee baseball game, and a Tamassee school schedule.
The Southern Railway road improvement train arrives in Walhalla on September 7 at 2 30 pm for free lectures and demonstrations. L & Boykin H 8 Fairbanks of the US Department of Agriculture assist W J Hurlbut of the Southern Railway with two demonstration coaches and a sleeper. The campaign, funded by the Southern Railway and its affiliates, travels the South teaching road building and maintenance with photographs exhibits models and stereopticon views. County officials and road overseers are urged to attend this free event to learn cost effective methods for better roads.
Fort Gaines Georgia August 28 an unknown negro shot and mortally wounded Deputy Sheriff G L Pain during a suspect arrest his death was considered imminent a posse searched for the fleeing couple they were later found in a boat in the Chattahoochee river the deputy died from a head wound with no chance of recovery
Mrs Sallie Elizabeth Bellotte born October 1845 near Sandy Springs Anderson County died August 27 at 10 in West Union while visiting daughter Mrs W L Brewer. She married Samuel A Bellotte July 19 1866 and had ten children, eldest John Tillinghast Bellotte died 1910. survivors listed. Funeral at home Monday 10 with Rev G M Wilcox and burial at Westview Cemetery Walhalla.
John W. Modders of Moddersville Mich was doomed by a chronic stomach ailment that defeated doctors and ruined his prospects. After trying many remedies he found relief with Electric Bitters, enabling him to eat foods he had avoided for years. The tonic is claimed to aid the stomach liver and kidneys, with each bottle guaranteed and sold for 50 cents at druggists.
Notice to debtors and creditors of Helen Brackett minor. All indebted parties must pay promptly and all claims must be presented duly attested within legal time or be barred. RN Bracket Guardian Clemson College S C August 30 1911.
Notice is given that R N Brackett guardian will apply to D A Smith Judge of Probate in Peonee County South Carolina at Walhalla Court House on September 30 1911 at 11 oclock for leave to make final settlement of the Estate of Helen Brackett Minor and obtain final discharge as Guardian. August 30 1911.
In the Court of Probate Oconee County South Carolina D A Smith judge of probate cites kin and creditors of H M Harbin to appear at Walhalla Court House on September 11 1911 after publication to show cause whyLetters of Administration of the state and effects of H M Harbin deceased should not be granted. Published August 30 and September 6 1911 in The Keowee Courier and Court House door per law.
Dispatches from Port Limon report a powder magazine explosion at San Jose Costa Rica killing fifteen Ives due to a soldier's carelessness. United States and local authorities investigate the incident with military involvement expected.
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