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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
4
The notice extols the paper's growth and readers, promises free obituaries under a limit, and asks for support and improved patronage. It reflects a local humor tone, expresses gratitude to readers, and sets a hopeful plan for 1909 with commitments to news, humor, and community service.
A reader’s lament on southern cotton farming pressures and speculative markets. The piece argues farmers should adjust acreage to real needs, avoid overcommitment to futures, and focus on sustainable harvests to regain control over prices and livelihoods, warning that overplanting invites ruin.
The 1908 crop is beginning to hit the market as buyers fear a power move by speculators pressing prices downward. Southern farmers increasingly recognize the situation and call for serious, thoughtful preparation to counter the policy effects and protect the industry amid new market dynamics.
Text discusses Wahagers of Medes ral election disputes over payment for election duties and six day per precinct limit. It cites General's rule restricting pay to six days per precinct and details allocations for box handling, counting, transportation, and clerical work. Mentions officials Chalmers and others and past practice four years ago. The article notes confusion and partial compliance with accounts and mileage concerns.
A damaged text fragment describes a home remedy with a liniment for pains and mineness, directions for applying heat and dampened flannel, and a charitable note from a Walhalla and Seneca parish to their pastor. The piece mixes medical advice, obituary-like thanks, and social thanks tied to church community events and gifts.
An ad style fragment touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a universal cure for colds fevers and related ailments. It claims widespread suffering and high costs could be avoided and asserts the product is a trusted remedy across various illnesses, though the text is garbled and promotional in tone.
In a fragmentary report from a local page a marriage ceremony is noted near Denenihey TS at Salem Muniiod. Participants listed include WoT Paltes, Magli He, Lolita Rey, OF Deonne comity, and Mise "SUirgutet Stywitiler. The text is garbled with likely North Carolina ties and references to happiness and youth.
The fragmentary notice reports on a legal matter involving CABTO Bourn and a party titled The Kind You inka iiry OS Legliete. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate official action and a scheduled proceeding. Entities identified include CABTO Bourn and The Kind You inka iiry OS Legliete with mention of a legal setting.
Granbury Texas December 20 Captain Willan G Terrell died at his home five miles east of Granbury at six o clock this morning aged about 89 He was born in Oconee county and was a member of Orrs Rifles in the Confederate service He commanded the veterans during the Civil War and took part in the surrender at Appomattox He was a member of the Maplint church and esteemed as a good citizen He leaves a brother M A Terrell of Westminster and many relatives and immediate family mourn his death.
A Durtlot of Turial Route 4 Guilford Maine reports three years of experience with King’s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse and regulate the system gently and improve general health without harsh effects.
A news dispatch reports Cheswell Cotton Mill Company stockholders reelected officers in Charlotte. W Lasker was chosen treasurer, 41 M Broner secretary, H C Dresser general superintendent, and D Dresker in charge of mill operations. Robert C Davey, New Orleans congressman and former police recorder, died at 66 after two years of illness, leaving two brothers, two sisters, and two daughters as survivors.
Chicago December 26 a $850000 fire at the Pope Tolado Automobile Company garage caused a panic in a rooming house. Four firemen were trapped and nearly burned to death while three other persons were aided. A street car traffic was halted as mobility units battled the blaze believed sparked by a gasoline explosion.
In treating pneumonia Te W J Smith of Sanders Ala says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the only remedy he uses and has found it controls the trouble in every case. He has used it himself and for his wife for coughs and colds and recommends it as superior to other remedies. For sale by D X J W Bell Walhallas W J Lunney Settle
On December 27 in Histown Pa John Stormer a blacksmith shot his wife, her brother William Kurtz and Kurtz wife then killed himself in a crowded street bystanders saw the event. The bystanders claim Stormer had domestic troubles. Kurtz and his wife were injured and Stormer died before officers arrived. Jury deliberations followed in a related case as attorneys presented arguments in a separate matter.
The text recounts a chaotic scene at a gathering near Christmas with scattered names and places. It mentions relatives visiting, a Thursday afternoon event, and a crowd enjoying songs and playful phrases. The readable fragments point to a social or family gathering with no clear single focal incident.
Westminster December notices announce a Farmers Union meeting rescheduled for Friday at Hopewell with Jos L. Kell to tour the Third District and a community meeting for Connerosa Farmers Union at Connerosa School on January 1 at 3 pm. Delinquent dues urged to attend. attendance expected. The notes include a health ad for Dean's Teguleta warnings about constipation.
New officers for Oregon Lode No 04 were elected for the ensuing term with J Wy Tse as Noble Grand, R W Grabbs as View Grand, Anton Gorhey as Secretary, J A J Schrader as Treasurer, J A Smith as Guardian. Installation will be held next Tuesday, at which time the appropriate attested will be read.
Ada TL Croom recalls a severe lingering cough and consumption gripping her for months before a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery. After three bottles she claims a complete cure, praising it as a world famed remedy for coughs and lung issues. Trial bottle offered free at the second Twelve Mile River Baptist Association meeting. The event elected Ten B. P. Marylane moderator and Mirphree clerk, with next gathering set at Creek church January 2019.
Castoria, known as the Sugar King of the Pacific coast, died at 4:20 p.m. in his city home at age eighty. Pneumonia caused the death after a period of alarming symptoms. J. D. Spreckels, his eldest son, and Rudolph Spreckels, president of the First National Bank, were noted as key figures in the Spreckels empire with extensive holdings in California, Hawaii, and international ventures.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local story with unclear names and places. Readable elements indicate a potential notice or brief item, but essential details and context are absent to establish a factual event, date, or involved entities.
Local talent directed by Prof J W Bush will stage The Country Post Office for Baptist Sunday School funds. About sixty performers from Hartwell area promise lively comedy with several specialties. Sold out seats expected with Walholla Drug Co handling reservations.
Charles E Phelpshead a respected jurist soldier and author from Baltimore died at his Walbrook home early today at age 74 He formerly presided as a judge of the Supreme Hoodh of its city and was widely known for his public service A personal appeal quotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble praising its safety and forty years of cures plus brief local ads note wanted second hand bags and burlap from Richmond Bag Co.
Public auction sale conducted at Whetstone Creek on Saturday January 1 11 o clock. Household and kitchen furniture corn fodder hay farming tools three hogs and other items to be sold. Attend promptly.
Now is the Time to do Deep Plowing with a large stock of Beecher & Gibbs plows including the Chattanooga Reveyabcle Disc line in 2 and 3 horse sizes. Imperial and No 5 Hillside turning plows, steel beam and other implements, wagons, harness, and mules. Attend to purchase cash or on reasonable security terms.
A dateless notice advertises substantial price cuts on Dunarea and Shoeg items for thirty days in Meningie. Shoes reduced from near $3.10 to $1.30 for various styles, women’s footwear discounted to $1.26, and a mixed sale on underwear, neckwear, and assorted groceries including soda, washing powder, and matches.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to D A Smith esq judge of probate for Oconee County South Carolina at Walhalla Court House on January 5 1909 at 11 o clock for leave to make final settlement of the estate of Albert L Dillard deceased and obtain final discharge Also notice to debtors and creditors of the Chesleyspiles estate to pay debts and present claims attested per law plus a notice of final discharge for R O Tribble deceased administrator of said estate
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