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Newspaper

Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

2

Prisoner Held in Halifax Log Cabin This Holiday

Police dispatch from Asbury Park New York reports Detective Broderick sent to Halifax to locate Olgar Sjostedt a nurse allegedly held prisoner by T B Pender in a remote log cabin between Walden and Halifax. Sjostedt appeals to the Lange family for aid narrating starvation threats and escape attempts.

Asbury Park N. Y Thomas Broderick Halifax Olgar Sjostedt T. B. Pender Mig Sjoatedt Mia Sjoatedt Henry Lange Pender Walden Langee Atkins Aspury Park Wroderick

Rumors of Asbury Park Case Denied by Owner

A Walwon Ny Cy sdye Ts To Ponder claims an elderly plantation owner offered a home to a young woman after luring her to Asbury Park. He says the woman was misled and he was a bachelor 70, living rough. Halifax police and officials investigated. the woman was moved to Asbury Park for protection.

Woran Walwon Ponder Wex Huld Lan Asbury Park Aod Wong Marvey Halifax Witton Aiflor Broderick Asbury Parle Asbury Parl Raleigh News Olwerver Ole Sjosledt Naa Deen Byer Uwlfax Ponier Ponders Milfax Devaly Shevift Vintel Pollen Brederick Asbury Pari

Unclear medical advertary for piles treatment

Fragmentary notice offers a painful and costly operation with Manzan for piles and claims a guaranteed cure. It mentions a public collapse of ties and readiness to apply soreness with inflammation and lists sellers W Belt Wattalin W a Lun Boneen.

Uae Manzan Petey W. Belt

Troupe Gad Kentucky Town In Turmoil At Night

Reports say mobs in Hopietnaville Kentucky gathered ten miles north of Ineeky to retaliate against a rival council. Governor Willzon deployed troops from Burlington as authorities prepared for possible clashes. No city attack occurred and troops reassured London. Doan's Reguleta advertised with generic convalescence claims.

Hopietnaville Eherl Willzon Burlington Manaley London

Shooting Ends In Standoff At Mall Amid Turmoil

A chaotic scene unfolded at Alderson Mall when a man identified as Wayman attempted a shooting incident. Police closed the area as bystanders fled and several witnesses described fear and confusion during the tense standoff. No immediate injuries were confirmed and investigators collect details about motive and sequence.

Fragmented OCR notes from Ohio wedding incident

Fragmentary text from an Ohio report describes a disrupted wedding at a church. A groom named Webhir or similar confronted his bride of two weeks at the church door. The unnamed wife reportedly slept nearby as the scene unfolded.

Hishon Ohio Lily Dane Chierch Webbe Job Hive Rheinpelt Etter Wirlinn

Mines Gather Bodies After Explosions at Monongah

In Monongah West Virginia December 11 miners from Fairmont Coal Company are cataloging dead after Friday's blast. Rescue teams report many bodies retrieved with few bearing company id checks, suggesting many workers were not registered. A canvass of miners and unclaimed mail will refine the final toll, with morgue availability within 48 hours and numerous funerals held today. Flowers were ordered by Ming Ellawbeth Watson daughter of company president L Watson.

Monongah W. Vm Fairmont Coal Company Boyn Ff Itme Kofree Ming Ellawbeth L. Watson

Common Sense Medicine Claims By Dr Pierce Promoted

A letter extols Dr Pierce medicines as safe and effective with no alcohol and natural extracts from forest roots. It urges readers to examine formula labels sworn by Pierce and asserts Golden Medical Discovery cures head cold, stomach ills, liver issues, bronchial trouble, and consumption with patient perseverance.

Pierce

Shot Wounds Police Officer in Detention Incident

Dec 12 Noahville Tein report: Officer Charles Herd fatally shot while responding to a drunkenness arrest. The assailant Winfree fled after a confrontation in the patrol wagon and the incident ended with Herd dying from leg wounds. Witnesses describe a heated exchange as the man fired. Authorities pursue the suspect and review actions by the arresting officers.

Noahville Tein Hoplingville Iyanya Charles Herd Herd Whittee Dent Tree Nashville Charlie Judie Hhuen

Fragmented OCR Report On Dynamite Incident

A partially legible OCR item notes a dynamite explosion and mentions individuals such as Nathaniel Thorn and Monty. The text includes names like Joli Dut and Wendie Peyou amid scattered phrases about wind, aid, and commited actions, with unclear roles and outcomes.

Hirlstot KiMime Bey Nathaniel Thorn Ah Monty Evelom

Sweet Atlanta Girl Arrested on Charge of Stealing

Miss Myrtle May Johnson a 22 year old from Kansas City was arrested in Atlanta for allegedly stealing two ten dollar gold coins and laundry items from fellow boarder Miss Mamie Wells. She denies guilt and says her father J J Johnson a Kansas City police lieutenant died recently.

Sweet Atlanta Atlanta Wittoo Mixa Myrtle May Johnson Kansas City Polloentwn Forsyth Street Christinna Misa Johnson Misa Ma Bri Hette Bohnefield J. J. Johnson Kansay City

Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Remedy Claim

A public speaker was interrupted as remarks veered into a cough remedy pitch. The speaker claimed Foley's Money and Tar cures coughs colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption, noting the genuine product has no opiates and comes in a Yellow AM Druguiate package.

Foley

Montgomery farmer killed by policeman on Commerce street

In Montgomery county a farmer, M r Ruer, was shot and killed Monday night at 10 by Policeman Searay on Commerce street. The suspect opened fire while resisting arrest, and a bystander, Richard Galatis, was wounded in the leg. the officer returned fire. The incident drew witnesses and raised concerns about street danger.

Montgomery Ann Dee W. B. Ruer Montgowery Paliceman Searay Commerce Street Mii Richard Galatis King Rare

Tragic suicide of flowery Branch woman found by tree

In Flowery Branch Georgia Dee Mayfield a local farmer’s wife was found hanged from a tree near her home after going to a spring for water. The ranger or husband witnessed the body at the end of the rope and there was no clear motive given. A physician’s ad promotes a kidney and bladder remedy during the piece.

Dee Cole Mayfield Poraytt Jane Bree Ted

Simple home remedy recipe for kidney and urinary ailments

An old warning touts a home mixture with Fluid Extract Pandelion and other compounds as a powerful cure for backache kidney trouble and urinary disorders. It claims quick kidney elimination of waste and relief from rheumatism though readers are urged to seek genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar from reputable pharmacies.

Om Inet New York Wen Wadder

Minneapolist Stenographer Inherits Major Estate

Stenographer Miky Blethen, once a bookkeeper and confidant to the late millionaire George Cranell Porter, becomes heir to one tenth of a million-dollar estate. Probate of Porter’s will awards her $100,000 in stock and bonds. Blethen, noted for beauty, previously figured in sensational divorce cases with Mrs Patton.

Minneapolis Minn Tee Story Stella Kloten George Cranell Porter Miky Blethen Wlocka Bonds Porter Patton

Land Auction Notice for Old Pickens Residence Farm

Public auction to sell two miles from Old Pickens on Friday December 27, 1007. Described property includes 448 acres Warm land, 40 acres River Bottom, 1 acre Cronk Bottom, 50 acres Bermuda upland, 7 acres cultivated upland, remaining original forest. Farm features loom dwelling two large barns office outbuildings four tenant houses and a hog orchard. Sale for partition. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years with 8 percent interest, mortgage on premises to secure payment.

Old Pickens River Botton Parm

Farmer Union plans direct cotton sales to spinners

W C Monro, financial agent for the Farmers Union, returned from Europe where he studied direct sales to spinners. Agencies were set up at Manchester and Genoa to sell Farmers Union cotton directly, promising savings of at least a dollar per bale and potential higher prices later as the crop size becomes known.

Greenville W. C. Monro Farmers’ Union Europe Moors England Germany Manchester Nigo Parmera’ Union Myr Moora Fa

Doan's Kidney Pills Back Sufferer’s Relief

A South Carolina bookbinder testifies to kidney pills easing chronic rheumatic pain. He says uric acid buildup caused his symptoms, tried various medicines, and after using Doan's Kidney Pills experienced complete relief, with claims of sale nationwide through Milburn Co. and agents.

Ite Dean Rupert I. Calvo Slate Publishing Co South Carolina Columbia 8. C Deng Milburn Co Buffalo New

Tar Kent Sweet Potato Sale Reported In Valdosta

In Valdosta Georgia on December 12 Frank Brad of Lake Park offered a Tar Kent sweet potato from South Georel. The tuber weighed 23% pounds and measured 40 inches around, nearly a bolt bushel in size.

Valdosta Sean South Georel Valdoste Times Frank Brad Tord Lake Park

Annual Meeting Notice of County Commissioners

Notice given that the annual meeting of the County Commissioners of Walhalla will be held in their office at the Public Square on Friday January 3 at 11 o clock. All claims for 1907 work or materials must be filed during December or they will be barred. Claims may be filed in person or by mail addressed County Commissioners Wahatcha S

Comuieton Oconen Walhalla LYCR County Comimiasionera Wathata D. BP. Mealist South Carolina C. Rk. D. Burns Circuit Court Hamilton George Walehalla Court Howe Leah de Hue Clark Cheart Court Goonee Gaunty Revenue Courier Court House Oconey C.K. D. Burns Balong Wiluina Brant Thehmond Williams Walhalla Court Ifouno A. D C. FD Ordiea County Coury Howe

Auction Sale Of Oakway Farm Tracts In Oconee County

On Wednesday January 1, 100%, a public auction will offer for sale a four tract farm near Oak Way in Oconee County. One 65 acre tract includes a five room wooden house and outbuildings with timber, water, and two good 1500 pound sites. Tracts lie about one mile west of Oak Way near Haointitan tanda. Terms include balance due in two and one years with interest from date of sale. For details contact Cole at the auction office.

Yosilence Oakway Oconee Tanda Cole

Land sale notices and probate citations from Oconee County

A compendium of 1907 notices outlines court sales of land in Oconee and nearby counties, detailing parcels on Little River and Chauga Creek, terms of sale, resale provisions, and extra paper costs. It includes wills, administrations, and citations for probate, with dates in December 1907 and January 1908, plus names such as W. C. Whith, Wm Knox, Elizabeth Chambers, and George Hamilton, among others.

Jerein Wm. Knox South Carolina M. L. Emerson Mra von~ Holland Hunnivutt Kaoe White's Creek Little River Kee- Wee River W. KR. Knox W. C. White Oconee County W. Ly Bneland Platutti Lucy Gilbert Et al Oconde County State of W. O. Wit Decembher Li

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