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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
Notices of a personal nature are charged as advertising. Obituary notices under one hundred words are printed free of charge. Longer notices cost one cent per word. Include cash with the manuscript.
A chaotic OCR filled piece argues for statewide prohibition amid South Carolina’s legislative session. It claims rising sentiment favors prohibition over dispensaries, urging action to curb alcohol and protect families while praising moral reform and individual responsibility.
A transcription fragment from Em pire Georgia references W A Ployd praising a salve named Haekten's Ariied Salve as essential to farm work. The speaker asserts the product is worth more than gold and would mortally threaten the farm if unavailable, expressing pride in its value and necessity.
Retired U S Navy Rear Admiral Josiah Coghlan died suddenly in New Rochelle New York at age sixty four. He served since 1863, commanded the cruiser Raleigh in the Spanish American War, helped earn rapid advancement for meritorious conduct, and had been awaiting relocation to a new home with Mrs Coghlan at Sutton Manor.
Masteics Sales in Oconee County announces a court sale in Westminster. Oscar Johns and others are defendants. Two parcels: one seven and three quarter acres with a seven room house and outbuildings, adjoining Southern Railway right of way. the second three acres. Terms cash and purchaser to pay extra for cautions. Sale date January 11 at courthouse steps in Walhalla.
W M Browns Livery Sale and Feed Stables advertises two horse wagons and a wide range of harness gear. The notice invites customers to inspect stock at Browns shop in Walhalial and to inquire about prices and terms.
Public notices warn against trespass on lands owned or controlled by Citizens Bank and Elizabeth Spencer. The Seneca Bank reports its condition with assets and liabilities for November 1908, including loans, deposits, and capital, sworn by bank officers in South Carolina and Westminster Bank in D C.
The notice states a commutation road tax of 1 dollar for all between 18 and 50 not exempt by January, with a February 28 deadline for payment and a penalty. It also cites a Citavion Notice from Oconee County Probate Court appointing Letters of Administration for Jesse Lay Sr. and calls heirs and creditors to appear December 24 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Judge D. A. Smith issued the order, published December 9 and 16, 1908. Keowee Courier and Court House notice.
The advertisement touts a large selection of plows and farming implements including the Imperial Line turning plows in sizes 2 and 2 horse, no 6 hillside planters, double disc harrows for one horse, and wagons. It invites buyers to visit and purchase on cash or easy terms, promoting local harness and equipment production.
Public auction December 21 at the farm will offer farm horses drivers and several well bred colts from Standard Bred mares. The sale starts at 11 oclock with noted German Coach Stallions and breeding stock. For details contact I Harris Pendleton December 9 1908 Westminster Cy NOVICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice given that W O Hamilton administrator will seek final settlement of Geo Hamilton estate at Walhalla Court House December 8 1908 at 11 oclock in the forenoon.
Notice from the Ovonee County Board of Commissioners sets the annual meeting for January 1, 1905 at 10 a m in the Wall hall Court House. Claims must be filed by December 15, 1908 and will not be considered by the current board. All accounts for 1908 should be presented, and all county tools must be listed if in possession.
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