Tragic Death From Accidental Shotgun Discharge Near Home
Joseph P Morton aged 18 died when a single barrel breech loading shotgun discharged while he walked with an axe toward woods to clear land. The gun slipped while he stood on a log and the shot struck him in the head. Funeral at Rocky Knoll Baptist Church conducted by Rev. L Lyda, burial Neville cemetery. He leaves parents five brothers and four sisters among others grieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Mortons
M. Morton
Acolds
Les
Washklla
Morton
St. 4A
Young Morton
Rocky Knoll Baptist
L. Lyda
Neville Cemetery
Rocky Knoll
Tedford Gerber Wedding in Walhalla on December 6 1908
Miss Susan Caroline Ledford and Anton Gerber were married Sunday at 4 30 at Mrs Rosa Fatnestock’s home on Faculty Hill Walhalla. Clergyman C R D Bruins performed the ceremony in a quiet home wedding attended by intimate friends and relatives. The bride, from Clayton Georgia, moved to Walhalla a year ago. The groom is a prominent Walhalla engineer and active member of local fraternal orders. Best wishes for happiness and prosperity were extended. Also note Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for pneumonia and lung issues, recommending its use and noting personal and familial success. Available through Dr J W Bell Walhalla, Wreney, Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Carolne Ledford
Anton Gerber
Rosa Fatnestock
Faculty Hill
Walhalla
C. R.D. Bruins
Clayton
Mra. Fatnestock
Wallalla
Walhallar Gotton “Mitts
W. J. Smith
Sanders
Ala
Chamberlain
J. W .Bell
Weney
Seneca
Meeting Paleview Union Special Session Saturday
A special meeting of Fairview Union is set for Saturday December 12 at 2 o clock with the financial committee to meet all union members. Also weekly mail list of unclaimed letters at Walhalla post office ending December 7 1908 and a lame back remedy advertisement mentions Chamberlains ointment with instructions and local sellers J W Bell Valhalla W J Lonney Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Union
Mnancial
W. F. Miller
Proatdot
J. A. Barron
December Master Sales Recap by Master White Jaat
The December Master Sales recounts property transfers on a Monday. J. J. Cary ya, Eugene Whitton, and W. F. E. Nimmons acquire 17 acres in Seneca township for $200. J. G. Cary takes the Janda and Vandiver tract. Lula M. Vandiver buys a Westminster house and lot for $1,400. B. L. Herndon, attorney, bids off the Chac LA Angel house and lot in Valhalla for $1,700 and 166 acres on Little River. Former owner A. P. Tooder tond is listed, with KL. Herndon handling the bid.
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W. C. White
J. J. Cary
Eugene Whitton
W. FE. Nimmons
Seneca Township
J. G. Cary
O & Vandiver Matate
Westminster
Lula M. Vandiver
Angel House
Valhalla
B. Li. Herndon
Little River
A. P. Tooder Tond
KL. Herndon
Obituary of Jesse Lay and community notices from Oconee
Obituary details the death of Jesse Lay near Taungsee after a long illness born October 14, 1822 in Cheohee Valley. Survived by wife Myra Nicholson Lay and ten children, eight living. Longtime Cheohee Baptist member and Blue Ridge Lodge craftsman. Funeral at Cheohee Baptist church with Masonry honors. Also notes on local church and lodge officers, a box supper event, and medical testimonial for Chamberlain's tablets and King’s New Discovery with local distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lay
Taungseee
Cheohee Valley
James
Elizabeth Lay
Mias_ Myra Nicholson
Rabun County
Georgia
Lie
Lizzie Anderson
Nevada
D. M. Lay
California
Mary A. Pool
Walhalla
A. Lay
Charles M. Lay
Blue Ridge
Masonie Honora
Marriage in Winona Minnesota Unites Mira Helm and Robert Norris
A clipping reports Mira Delia Helm of Winona Minnesota wed Robert Norris of Gold Creek Montana at St Josephs Parish House. The ceremony was followed by a pink and white decorated reception at 115 East Firth Street and a brief western honeymoon. Norris, a mining professional, is a Walhalla/Oconee connection and brother to Mrs. W P Dickson of Pickens.
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Winona
Minn
Walhatla
Oconee County
St. Joseph's Parish House
John Meter
Mira Delia Helm
Robert Norrin
Gold Creek
Montana
East Firth Street
Lohengrin
Milas Agnes McAlister
Norrie
Winona Normal School
Norris
Still Another Charge In Richardson Case At Lexington
Lexington December 6 Still another charge surfaces as 8 L Richardson the white man jailed for two weeks on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses allegedly worked banks including Citizens Bank of Batesburg and Carolina National Bank of Columbia Sheriff Corley has been asked by Farmers Bank of Seneca to hold Richardson while the exact charge is unclear authorities believe the method mirrors prior bank fraud Richardson shows no alarm over the charges spends time reading his Bible and newspapers and speaks of religion while declaring he intends to raise hell and right every wrong he has committed He prefers Lexington jail to relocation and remains a solitary prisoner with two companions later at least one white man and a negro He reportedly refused food last Sunday yet woke early for breakfast Monday holds up well mentally and physically amid the serious accusations
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Greentitle
Lexington
L. Richardson
Citizens’ Bank of Batesburg
Carolina National Bank of Columbia
Corley
Farmers' Bank of Seneca
Richards Woo
Seneca Bank
Richardson
Ita
Bank of Walhalla and People’s Bank Statement of Condition 1908
Bank of Walhalla Walhalla South Carolina reports its condition as of November 27 1908 totaling assets of 150 856 98 with loans overdrafts bonds cash and other items. Liabilities show capital stock 30 000 00 surplus 4 500 00 and undivided profits with deposits and bills payable totaling 150 866 98. Officials certify the statements with cashiers W L Verner and Geo Shaborn signing and swearing to authenticity December 7 1908.
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Walhalla
8. C
Bank S
Atock Pal
State of
South Carolina
Ovonee
W. L. Ver
N. P
J.D. Verner
INO
Gordon Law
Beer
Lucas
Directora
THU People's Bank
Wathatla
Sreeree
Vvcecsse
Nes
Oconee
Geo, Seaborn
Aald
Bari
Geo
Shaborn
D. Burna
W. A. Strother
CR. D. Burns
James Seaborn
Buckten Arnica Salve Proclaimed Best In The Works
Buckten’s Arnica Salve is hailed as the best salve in the works, praised for its healing and effectiveness. The notice highlights its trusted use, modern formula, and broad customer satisfaction across applications.
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Buckten
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Tedford-Gerber
Paleview Union
Campbell
D. A. Killie
Alder
Long
Mra
A. Reed
Jan
Rice
Masy
Pergona
J. M. Merrick
P. M
J. W. Bell
W. J. Lonney
Jay
David Freeman
Kempt
Nova Scotia
Archon
D. A. Smith
F. F. Collins
Jas
M. Moss
W. D. Moss
H. C. Busch
G. A. Norman
C. R. Duncan
R. F. Kaufmann
Sentinel
J. Russell
J. B. Stone
J. A. Ansel
J. N. Badger
F. A. H. Schroder
John A. Atel
Oconee Station
Oconen Station
James Lee
J. H. Crenshaw
Ada T. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Mina
Minnesota
Robt
L. Norris
Citiz Oconee
Takes Bride
W. P. Dickson
Pickens County
Farmers
Bank of Seneca
Bank OF Walhalla
Ruskin
Seneca, South Carolina
South
Gil
J. G. Breazeale
J. S. Carter
W. C. Peden
Mitchell & Reeder
Cannon & Cross
S. C
Westminster Oil
Westminster, S. C
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