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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
4
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In Columbia on February 9 the House killed Mr Manns bill to repeal the high school law. The debate notes that many communities are pushing to establish free high school education, with proposed state aid to rural schools to run five months annually. The article discusses funding, taxation impact, and the burden on taxpayers, comparing white and Black student enrollment and urging careful consideration of state support for common schools.
In Union South Carolina W T Jones a wealthy planter was found guilty of murder in the poisoning case against his wife. Jurors had deliberated since nightfall, the verdict read Guilty of murder with mercy withheld. Jones remained composed until sentencing, some fear of death penalty voiced by the court.
Fragmented OCR reads as murder case involving Rev. Wo dadaga Moore and suspects in Houston. Descriptions are garbled with names and events unclear but indicate a murder investigation and forensic note. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are verifiable from the text provided.
The Seneca new school building, with exterior in red pressed brick and a sixty five foot tower, nears occupancy in weeks. An upcoming education law meeting will feature speakers of prominence. The interior includes spacious classrooms, a front auditorium, library office, and modern Peck Williamson heating system for uniform warmth and ample light. Citizens urged to help beautify grounds and prepare for the educational tally event.
A fragmentary notice from Augusta reveals a barbecue honoring Rockefeller, with references to farmers and kinship. The document shifts to a official county matter from Oconee about bills for road work and a Sheriff sale notice.
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