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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
7
In 1840 era publication terms, notices up to one hundred words are printed free of charge while longer tributes require payment. Manuscripts must include cash with the ad. Advertising ates and rates are described amid editorials and notices about obituary formatting.
Obituary marks the death of Prof Brodie of Clem son College, a learned teacher valued for raising teaching standards. A White Rock School episode recalls his rejected start, his kindness to a trustee’s family, and lasting influence. Also notes on Cadet Days at West Point and urging library use and flag etiquette in schools.
The article discusses the importance of clear speech and natural delivery for readers, citing Owoman- Charlotte Custi She nard and Katia E. Harris about using voice with passion. It also mentions Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs, recommended for children and sold by local vendors.
Rev Geo G T Harmon Sr of Laurens Herald visited Laurens on Monday night and Tuesday as he travels to the annual Methodist Church conference at Gaffney. He is remembered as the faithful pastor during 1885 86 and now, though retired on the superannuated list, remains active in the Master’s work from his home in Williamston. He is father of Rev G T Harmon Jr who recently led the Westminster Circuit.
Cautionary note warns against seeking informal advice for coughs and colds due to unknown preparations. Promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention. Authentic product is in a yellow package. Substitutes should be refused. Available at all druggists.
At the South Carolina Methodist Conference session in Gaffney, statistics show local preachers 773 besides members, total membership 85 161, infants baptized 1 886, adults 2 072, Epworth League Sunday schools 681 with 4 818 teachers and 44 612 scholars. Donations include missions 21 818.01 foreign and 16 454.49 domestic, church extension 6 887.10, Bible Society 630.48, and payments to elders and pastors totaling 22 682.10 and 174 OBS OR. Bishops’ fund 3 069.56. There are 775 church societies, 236 pastoral charges, 199 parsonages valued at 367 525 with 14 219.50 indebtedness. Twelve districts and parsonage values sum to 60 000 with 1 399 indebtedness. Damaged churches 5 for 2 113, insured at 509 083.50 with losses 1 615. Six schools and colleges valued at 573 000 with endowment 115 560.
Rev James Thomas sues Texan bank living Heater for alleged slander in a Methodist church dispute Fallout from a four year church war centers in Malvern. He asserts claims tied to accusations that Thomas is Otto Brock and deserted his family in Texas. Court maneuvers include testimony before the Little Rock conference and hints at broader legal actions.
Ming Verna Stribling of Seneca visits with Miss Lyonner, Mila Bitton of Pendleton, and Pauline Davitts recovers from illness. Pauline and An Mernon of Beneca spend days with Mrs. S. N. Hughs. Rev. Geo. T. Harmon preaches farewell at Rock Springs. A. Calloway Stone dies at 46, survived by wife, one daughter, seven sons, two brothers and three sisters. funeral at Rock Springs cemetery. Pearly Verner leaves for Tamassee to teach. Several visitors attend a Seneca carnival straw ride and social. Bad weather. Dr. Shoop’s Restorative advertised as health aid.
Townville residents report Thanksgiving visits by Mr and Mrs W H Dickson of Westminster to the latter s parents Mr and Mrs W N Woolbright. Miss Alice Smith of Fair Play visited, J C and Wyman Boggs were in Anderson, Miss Jessie Stribling visited Westminster, Miss Louise Farmer returned from Anderton High School and stayed through Sunday, Dr W K Sharp of Rivoli attended town, Rev R J Williams of Greenville elected pastor, Mrs N W Grant improves, Rev S Blackburn of Seneca and Rev J A Campbell shared pulpit, Knights of Pythian held oyster supper at the schoolhouse, Niljah Tribble family moved to Anderson.
A two day union meeting at Madison church December 28 and 29 1907 calls all churches to send delegates. Saturday morning devotion led by T M Bledor with sermons by Roy A P Marett alternate Rev J L Stigne. topics on Christian freedom duties toward pastors and courteous conduct. Sunday features a sermon by Rev C S Blackburn and a 10 o clock Sunday school mass meeting with open discussion.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions indigestion and stomach upset linked to a rings and dyspepsia table. No clear persons venues or dates are identifiable, but the snippet implies health or dining notes possibly from a periodical listing.
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