Mystery 35 to Emerson Case
Coroner jury adjourned after hearing eight to ten witnesses in Walhalla about the death of Robert C Emerson. No one charged as the killer. verdict says death by unknown party or parties. A fragment of rusty iron and a back head wound tied to the weapon's end size. Mrs Joyce of Claremont NH endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy. J W Bell Walhalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. Long
Robert C. Emerson
Blue Ridge
Walhalla
Emerson
Mr. Long
New K of P Officers Chosen for Walhalla Lodge 67
Walhalla Lodge No 67 Knights of Pythias elects 1910 officers at regular meeting led by Chancellor Commander W D Moss Vice Chancellor D A Smith Prelate Dr G C Probst Keeper Records and Seal George Seaborn Master of Finance R B Look Master of Exchequer J A Steck Master of War M Moss Master-at-Arms H A Holleman Inner Guard W T Maxwell Outer Guard W M Ka Trustees J M Moss and F P A J Schroder Installation set for first Monday night in January plus a list of unclaimed letters at Walhalla post office for week ending December 20 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla Lodge
Knights of Pythias
W. D. Moss
D. A. Smith
G. C. Probst
George Seaborn
Look
J. A. Steck
M. Moss
P. Holleman
Ww. T. Maxwell
W. M. Ka
J. M. Moss
A. J. Schroder
Notice to Soldiers and Widows for Pension Applications
Notice announces Saturday January 1910 hearings in the auditor's office to prepare pension applications for Confederate veterans and widows. applications will go before the County Pension Board at the Court House on the first Monday in February 1910. attendance required for enrolled and non enrolled. J W Holleman Pension Commissioner. Also a testimonial about electric boosters and a 60c medicine ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Pension Board
Court House
Pension Board
J. W. Holleman
Mount Date community notes bring holiday plans and moves
Weather delays hamper fieldwork yet residents plan Christmas gatherings at Dodge road and Bethlehem schoolhouse. W. M. Nicholson reports seven turkeys killed, and local residents visit William Welch who turns 102 in April. Neighbors relocate, rentals and moving plans appear as Rev. Tramell misses Bethlehem appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dale
Dee
Dodge Road
Holt
Bethlehem
W. M. Nicholson
John Vaughn
J. M. Green
R. A. Nichols
Tamasses
Mr. Nichols
J. B. Tramell
JM Clapkettny
Local News In Pickens Oconee Highlights And Weddings
Joel Keys visits his father in St Stephens. Valhalla schools close for ten day Christmas break for teachers and pupils. Wm Cannon and Miss Zole Lusk wed in North Carolina with families from Salem and NC. Dilworths move to Pickens, farm work noted. Methodist Sunday school to hold a Christmas treat at 10:30 Saturday. band of movers and land purchases mentioned. Abercrombie family moves from Pea Ridge to Salem. land details given. Mrs. Land obituary and 86 years noted. Thode and Lula Earle marry at Lutheran parsonage. Thode to Atlanta. Warle family ties cited. Neville home hosts Paul Hayne Club gathering with character readings and elegant decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valhalla Graded
North Carolina State Inc
W. A. Grant
Wm. Gannon
Salem
8. C
Zole Lusk
North Carolina
Cannon
John W. Cannon
Newton Lusk
R. H. Dilworth
Pickens County
Dilworth
C. L. Dean
Picken
CG. W. & J. BE. Banknight
Conncross
J. F. Abercrombie
Qeonce
Pea Ridge
Abcrombie
Fallcreeck
John D. Verner
Walhalla
Abercrombie
Eo Vemret
Ehrentele
Hey Sun
Mr. Land
Tugaloo
Hopewell
J.T. Bryant
Laurens County
Oconee
Henning Fred Thode
Lula Hix Earle
Lutheran Parsonage
T. B. Noling
Valhalla
Thode
Atlanta Medical College
J. R. Warle
Winthrop
D. F.thode
Courier
Atlanta
Neville
Miss Neville
Mra. Shanklin
Paul Hayne Club
Mesdamey Bell
Dig
Hornsdon
Geo
Angel
John An
Brown
Adams
Shanklin
Bluver
Strong
Smith
Riemann
Verner
Mesdames Darby
Col Thompson Honored as Last Carolinian Convention Link
Col. Robert A. Thompson of Oconee County is lauded as the final living link to South Carolina’s Secession Ordinance signers. The column recalls veteran James H. Carlisle and reflects on a long life of patriotism, public service, and steady conduct through hardship. Also noted is a Tennessee night watchman’s illness and a medicinal advertisement for a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Record
Valhalla
Oconee
James H. Carlisle
Col. Thompson
Charleston
Spirit Land
Col
Thompson
Rural Carriers Warned Over Penny in the Box
Washington circular warns rural patrons and carriers about loose one cent coins deposited for stamp purchases. The count shows 115 pennies per carrier weekly across a New York county, implying 300 million pennies nationally. Patrons urged to pre buy stamps and use coin receptacles to prevent hardship and losses in winter deliveries. Oakway entertainment note follows with local church event and speakers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
New York
W. DeGraw
Fourth Asst
Postmaster General Entertainment
Oakway
For Sale 270 Acres Near Pendleton Mill Depot
For sale 270 acres with 40 percent inside Pendleton corporate limits a quarter mile from Graded School cotton mill and depot. Terms: one fourth cash balance to suit. Written by B H Shanks or A Z Wik Pendleton Indiana 42-52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
B. H. Shanks Dailey
A. Z. Wik
BON
Westminister land sale in Oconee County 1910
Master W. C. White offers at public sale in Walhalla for the James S. Davis land in Oconee County. The 33 1/3 acre tract near Westminster, adjoining Carter Zimmerman Charity Leathers and others, is to be sold for cash with a five day post sale readvertisement option if terms are not met.
Tax Return Notice from Oconee County Auditor 1909
The Auditor of Oconee County announces open periods for 1910 real and personal property returns from January 1 to February 20. Real estate and building counts must be exact, with penalties for delinquency and errors. Lists schedule a wide set of local polling places and dates with 10 am to 3 pm hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor's Office
Oconee County
Heme
Stribling Cited for Estate Administration in 1909
In Oconee County South Carolina the Court of Probate issues a citation for Wm J Stribling to show cause why letters of administration for the Mary C Holt estate should not be granted. The hearing is set for December 20 1909 at 11 a.m. in Walhalla Court House following publication dates December 15 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Oconee
D. A. Smiti
Wm. J. Stribling
Mary CG. Holt
Mary ©. Bolt
Walhala
Court House
D. A. Smith
Oconee County
Keowee
Sale of Oconee County land by Luther Williams estate
A public auction in Walhalla Oconee County on Monday January 8 1889 1909 mentions Luther Williams and James Lee as administrator of James Lee deceased and others as defendants. The tract covers about 470 acres of land part of a 1000 acre holding conveyed to James Lee by Samuel Lovingood lying near Oconee and Gane creeks and Keowee River with Norris Rexford Ervin and Margaret EB Ross estates nearby. Terms: half cash day of sale balance on one year credit at 7 percent interest secured by purchaser bond and mortgage. purchaser may prepaid. If terms not met after five days the master may re advertise and resell on a future sale day until a purchaser meets terms. Buyers pay extra for papers. Master for Oconee County Dee 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Walhalla
8. C
Luther Williams
James Lee
County
Oconee
State of
South Carolina
Oconee Creek
Keowee
Norris
Rexford
Ervin
Margaret EB. Ross
Samuel Lovingood
W. C. White
Oconee County
C. Dee
Notice to Owners of Trespassing Dogs
Notice 15 announces that all owners of dogs trespassing on lands under control of the author will have their dogs killed if they trespass on the land within range of sheep. Signed by W. C. Duke, dated December 15, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Duke
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Emerson Case
K. of P
Smith, Tommie, Cood
Ifsthertt
Mise Annie Sons
Whc
Merrick
Seneca
L. C. Martin
Clemson College
Unis
Lectrie Busters
Mount Date
Joel Keys
J.C. Keys
St. Stephens
Col. Ropert A. Thompson
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Inet
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Center Methodist Church
J. C. Yongue
Roy Brown
Columbia
J. L. Singleton
Westminster
Court of Common Pleas
Wale
R. T. Jaynes
James 8S. Davis
County of
J. 8
Carter
A. Zimmerman
Charity, Leathers
Dr. Johns's Mill
D. Conger
James 8. Davis
David P. Butler
Mt. Tabor
Retreat
Monde
South Union
Uesday
Jon Fair
Adams’ Crossing
Newry
Clark's
Wednesda Salem
Little River
AL. Whitmire's
Tamassee
Henry's
Cannon's
M. H. Lee's
Tugaloo Academy
Madisson
Richland
Rn. W. Grubbs
S.C
Maven
Houchins & Brown
Call
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Ffertilzzers
Westminster Oil and Fertilizer CO
Oconer
Crossett
Lewis A
Crossett, Inc
North Abington - Mase
W. Prrovrern
Walmale
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