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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1910
Page
4
Obituary and personal communications offer free print space up to one hundred words for advertisements. Messages exceeding this limit cost one cent per word. Card accompanying manuscript from Walhalla. Wednesday February 9 edition notes payment terms and submission guidance.
A chaotic Senate debate centers on amending Section 2689 of the Civil Code, described as an “abomination” that widens disturbed provisions affecting custody and support. Lawmakers clash over rights of mothers and fathers, with amendatory proposals scrutinized and a tense vote surface. The discussion highlights long standing tensions over child custody and legislative transparency.
The passage lists a jumble of names and terms such as Har Wer Polite Wyte and Cher Teagan Realy, with scattered references to people and places. It appears as a damaged OCR snippet lacking coherent narrative or events.
Alleged forger and former convict from Honea Path faced charges after a broken window scheme. The suspect reportedly aided access to a cell and to a local mercantile company, with police tracing the movement from Honea Path to the scene. The report notes a connection to former Cleveland main figures and a tied mercantile unit.
The Jolly Girls Club met February 1 to settle club matters and disband. They donated a handbound library to Fair Play School, raised funds through special events, and transferred stewardship to the school for student access while urging book returns to Miss Zelma Isbell.
A fragmented report references representative activity and unfinished debates in the era of cotton mania. It mentions Looms, Washington figures, and congressional committees shaping policy amid economic turmoil and political maneuvering.
Incoherent OCR text mentions deaths, a revolver incident, a hotel area, delays in a treatise, a doctor, and a cough remedy. Names such as Chamberlain and Senger Pharmacy appear, with references to Clemson College and various scattered phrases. The fragmentary content lacks a clear single event or cohesive narrative.
Lancaster resident T. S. Carter named executor. Widow receives 1000 dollars and life rents. Epworth Orphanage gets 1000 dollars as seed for a building fund. Walford College receives 2000 dollars for a John W. Truesdell town fund aiding enter ing students lacking means. Remainder to the Methodist church at Kershaw with income used as directed by church officers.
Mrs Mollie J Sloan, wife of A Sloan, a well known farmer, burned herself to death yesterday morning by locking herself in an outhouse at her Spartanburg home. She had suffered mortal trouble for years and was under careful watch. a servant girl was present when she set fire and the building burned.
A report from Lexington notes the death of a child named Carnale Shull aged six, following a series of tragic and unclear events after an accident with a door. The family, including Mrs Hadkell Shull, mourns as doctors failed to reverse the fatal injuries.
Fragmentary text references interest in Oconee and adjacent counties and a salary year commission. Mentions The Turvey Oil Company in Cleveland Ohio.
Weather bureau records show reports of severe cold in Alaska with mornings very cold. Entries mention Tarun and Bagie with readings well below zero and degrees below normal as part of ongoing cold spell.
All persons indebted to the estate of W R Ables deceased are notified to pay the undersigned and all with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period or be barred. Mrs L D A Ables Administratrix February 1908 (approx).
In the Court of Probate D A Smith judge appoints a time on February 24 1810 at Walbella South Carolina to show cause why administration of the estate of Stebling deceased should not be granted. Notice to creditors and all interested to appear and plead. Published February 6 and 13 1910 in The Koowee Courier and on the Court House door as required.
Notice is given that A. Salt, Judge of Probate, will hear a salt application for final settlement of Nina Gibaly Minors on February 26, 1910 at Walhalla Court House in the forenoon. Guardian MW Gibson requests discharge of duties and the final settlement of assets.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will make application to the Probate for Oconee County South Carolina at his offices in Walhalla on Thursday March 10 1910 for leave to settle the estate of Gon Wiggus Heovased and obtain final discharge Harrison Wiguline administrator with will annexed Fabiney 6 TIaT
The State of South Carolina county of Oronm probate court issues notice by judge A. Smite. Joseph A. Kies seeks letters of administration for the estate of Hepsterh De On deceased. The court at Walhalla Court House sets February 17 1910 11:00 AM to hear why letters should not be granted. Published February 2 and 9 1910 in The Keowee Courier and on Court House door.
Notices warn creditors and others indebted to the estates of JWing GC, Phonms deceased, and Nina Gibson et al Minors to pay or file claims within legal deadlines. Quoted administrators W J Thomas and J J Barks call for prompt payment and attested claims by dates in 1910 1916 with guardians M W Gibson and others noted.
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