25 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
1
A fragmentary verse recounts a knight in a chapel scene with phrases like Star Brand Shoes and Saint Bernard monks. The text blends archaic imagery, a stormy setting, and a call to preparation as a heroic figure steps forward to face a perilous ascent.
An interdenominational Sunday School convention is planned for January 8 to 9, 1908 in Walhalla. The full program lists devotions, organization, missions work, primary and classroom sessions, and secretarial duties with delegates from Oconee County urged to attend.
In Washington the House cloak room erupted as Minority Leader Sharp of Mississippi and Rep DeArmond of Missouri argued over a Missouri member’s appointment to a committee. DeArmond called William a horse. William struck DeArmond returning blow, prompting a scuffle with members separated by guards at the cloak room doors.
Seneca residents near holidays fill the square with shoppers and social events. School programs close for the season as Miss Verner wins a watch at Empire Stock. parties, a K of P banquet, spelling bees, library fundraisers, and church gatherings mark the season. Distinguished visitors and local residents extend greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Washington December 17 Senator Tillman introduced resolutions urging study of ending federal permits for liquor sales where local bans prevail and asking Interstate Commerce to consider new actions to empower states to regulate alcohol across borders to aid the temperance cause.
Anderson County farmer Colt Stribling comments on the National President suspending the state charter and calling a national meeting in Colombia on January 2. He notes unity at the Columbia meeting, praises the action, and anticipates a January 22 gathering to renew zeal, with county groups now answerable to the National President.
Washington remembers Mrs Alice McClellan Birney 49 founder and longtime president of the National Congress of Mothers who died at Chevy Chase after a two month illness. Born Alice McLellan in Atlanta she rose from hardship to organize a national effort in mothers’ work, later moving to Washington and Chevy Chase with her husband Theodore Birney.
New York December 18 Dr William Baker Turner aged unknown in a Highth Avenue apartment after a spree of cigarettes and liquor with consumption gripping him. He left a note to his wife saying he would leave her and that another love would be his only, claiming his life was for her good. Police report a death by suicide amid possible tobacco and alcohol abuse.
A Nova Scotia reader credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with relief from a heavy dull feeling after meals. The product is praised for strengthening the stomach, improving digestion, and regulating the liver and bowels. Free samples are offered at J. Bell's Walhalla and W. J. Lanney in Benven.
Westminster mourns a six year old boy Paul Philips dies after brief illness. burial Saturday. Town votes 43 to 10 to surrender charter. Rev Harrell to preach at War Play in January. Local society notes from Lancaster to Clemson, with Christmas plans, weddings, and holiday travels among Beaverdam and Westminester residents.
A Cutler Tennessee resident Mrs M White endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for throat and lung trouble. She reports relief after using the product and recommends it. The ad notes availability from local druggists including J Bell, Wathen, Lusnoy, and Senco.
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