05 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
In a historic moment the Southern Railway paused for five minutes during Sam Spencer’s funeral day. No trains ran ever, from Washington to Broridian to depots, as all work stopped in quiet mourning. Offices wore crepe for thirty days and every employee acknowledged the tribute to the late rail founder.
An article notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a quick remedy for cold dangers including diphtheria and lists local sellers. It also reports the fifty ninth Congress opening at noon with crowds at the Capitol on December 3, highlight of Pettus arrival and House members Vic tors and Van Vorhees amid election reactions.
J B Waterman of Watertown Ohio writes his daughter, afflicted for years with epilepsy, cured by Dr King's New Life Pills with no incident for over two years. He claims the pills purge the body and restore health, price 250 at all druggists.
A sorrowful note recalls Ella Duffie Ellison, a young life cut short, described as a joyous presence in her home and loved by all who knew her. The piece laments the final parting and marks her passing as a quiet, early loss to those who remain.
G D Mattox, charged by Southern Railway officials with being responsible for last Thursday's wreck, was seen by a reporter in Lynchburg Virginia. He says he has stayed at his boarding house most of the time since the wreck and has not been more than two miles from his office. He denies responsibility and urges an early investigation to clear him. He claims no foundation for reports of his absence. He notes no fear of the inquiry.
Congress convenes in Washington with 67 Republicans and Democrats in the Senate. In the House, two vacancies from New York and Massachusetts. The body lists 248 Republicans and 186 Democrats. The Senate is at full strength for the first time in three years. Eight new House members include Saunders of Virginia and Edwards of Georgia. After tribute resolutions for deceased members, the House adjourns until Tuesday. The first business will be the reading of the President's message.
Speed's Cresk notes progress under Mins Cordelia Bearden Oakway Mia J Cox visits Anderson Willis Freeman Laurel Mins visits and community events. Hunnicutt and Fanny Thanksgiving at Tuite Gordali home near Central F. MoLsbaupont with Mrs J Ewing Anderson Mr and Mrs Lawrence Phillips return to Rome place Dalton moved back to Rome area
In Seneca on Sunday evenings and mornings the local churches reported absence of pastors due to invitations and conference attendance. Thanksgiving services were held at the Baptist church with a fine turnout and a strong sermon by Rev. K. G. Finlay. Other items note social gatherings, arrivals of the Seneca Journal editors Gardner and Neilson, a mysterious drowning in the Keowee River with unidentified victim, and various local visits and travels among residents and families.
A local tale from Bowie Texas tells of a man who weighed 90 pounds and grew to over 180 after taking Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. He suffered a severe cough and was given up by doctors. After twelve bottles he doubled his weight and was cured. The ad promotes the cure for coughs and colds with trial bottles offered.
Gen Leroy F Youmans attorney general died at his home in Columbia in his seventy third year after a prolonged illness. He served as assistant attorney general during Townsend's resignation and became attorney general after Gunter's death. A Confederate veteran and famed orator, he held multiple prior posts including district attorney and general solicitor before the Civil War.
In Valdosta Georgia two men were hanged this morning at 10 65 o clock J G Rawline and the negro Alf Moore were executed the man Rawlins pleaded for his son claiming innocence the report notes the tragic event in stark terms with local authorities carrying out the punishment
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