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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
3
The Keowse Courier lists a policy for personal notices and tributes of up to one hundred words printed free of charge. Any item over that length costs one cent per word, with cash accompanying the manuscript.
Local items from Walhalla detail school honor roll and student life at Fall Branch, with names like Mattie Alexander, Addie Grogan, Bertha Porter, and James Grogan. Mentions visits among families, church and home activities, and health notes, plus a mock coffee ad publicized as Health Coffee by Dr Bhoop of Racine Wisconsin.
Jack Long, a white man, was lynched near Newberry today after being accused of murdering Diane Sapp. A mob of about 200 men forcibly removed him from the town jail, taking him to the crime scene and hanging him from a tree. Another man linked to the case, Kean, was spirited away by police to avert further violence.
Announcement states Goley's Honey and Tar for county colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all drug stores.
Thomas F. Ryan of New York contributed a large sum to Protestant un denominational mission work in Albemarle County mountains. The gift came via a Virginia woman now in New York who inspired Mr. Ryan and his wife, Catholics, to support the cause.
A dynamite bomb exploded before the general store of Samuel Letnoyle at Export near here, demolishing the building and causing fire damage totaling 16,000 dollars. Authorities trace threatening letters to the Black Hand Society and suspect linkage to the attack.
Report on the Yarmouth countess, linked to Sir Ewell Baron, seeking a divorce by default. Settlement terms discussed, with the earl allegedly not defending the suit and aiming a financial arrangement from the countess’s annual income of $2. The case reflects broader echoes of the Stanford White murder era linked to Harry Thaw.
A fragmentary tale notes Rev Dr Sonera using polysyllabic phrases to send children from a room. Nine year old Jack, recovering from mumps, overheard his mother aloud and interrupted, prompting a quiet rebuke by the father. The stricken scene ends abruptly with a partial line.
Boston police arrested four members of a highwaymen gang after a late night shooting that left four men wounded, two of them police officers. Victims include the son of a leather dealer, a patrol wagon driver, and a merchant. The band’s other members are surrounded by guards and sharpshooters between Lexington and Woburn. Woburn’s mayor leads a posse. In other news, Roy Hale’s murder trial yields a twenty year penitentiary verdict for Bulley.
Advices from Port Hood Nova Scotia today report a mine explosion causing nearly a hundred deaths. Raven bodies have been recovered and ten more miners are believed trapped and dead.
Philadelphia February 6 ten thousand men have been laid off since December by the Baldwin Locomotive Works due to a lack of orders for engines Samuel M Vaudlan a firm member notes no substantial orders have come in at all since December
In Charleston on a February 6, a United States mail transfer wagon was held up at America and Judith streets around 2:20 AM. Two white men halted the driver, White, who complied, as pistols were aimed. The wagon was returning to the station after delivering pouches for the 3:20 Southern Railway train. No one injured beyond a scare to the driver, with the incident reported to post office authorities.
Following the honor roll at Comerons School for the week ending February 7 1908, listed students include Jessie Butler Jodie Abbott Marie Abbott Jane Hunsinger Cedle Alexander Jessie Barker Bulah Barker Herolal Abbott Henry Butler Annie Butler Mertie Alexander Hostar Owens Ollie Abbott Rosetta Mee Clain Robert McClain Dewey Butler Florida Ow en Mertie Abbott.
This piece promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles sold by druggists. It notes Pendleton Cotton Mills awarded an 8600 spindle contract and mentions a planned addition to their equipment. It also advertises wedding invitations printed or engraved and lists a local court newspaper reference.
Readers are told that top mediæval writers and teachers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia stomach catarrh and related ailments. The text claims the remedy helps chronic stomach issues liver biliousness and bronchial conditions while warning it is not for acute colds. It cites a booklet and authorities to support its efficacy.
Fosge Hargin, known as Famoga in Breathitt Countys feuds, was shot and killed by Judge Jamnés Harts in Harts store at Taekwon Ky. The killer, a former longtime judge and Democrat official, fired five shots, four hitting Hargis. The motive appears linked to father son tensions and Hargis drinking, with Young Hargis resisting arrest after the slaying.
An old advertisement touts Boo a Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and croup for all ages. It claims prompt relief and detoxifying effects promising quick comfort for children and adults alike. The copy names W J Bell and W Halla as endorsers.
Doc dated March 10 1908 to probate court in Occums County South Carolina. J F Pieper seeks discharge as executor of estate in matter noted. Proceeding at Probate Court at 12 o clock noon MT with action to formalize final settlement and discharge from duties.
All persons having claims against the estate of J A B Moss deceased are notified to present them duly attested at Walthall Court House on or before February 24 1908 or be barred. W Co Whith Master for Oconee County January 23 1908.
Real estate listing offers various parcels in Midway and nearby areas at low prices. Mentions farm properties and houses in need of quick buyers. Advertisement from Burton & Bentigy of Walhalla lists cut rates and cheap lots, urging prompt action.
Notice is given that the undernamed will apply to D A Smith judge of probate for Oconee county at Walhalla Court House on Friday February 21 1905 at 11 oclock for leave to make final settlement of the estate of Warren Phil Ups deceased and obtain final discharge as executor John A Harbin executor January 22 1908.
Twelve women in Canon, Georgia whip and lash Canon High School principal Dr. T. A. Halley to force retractions of alleged statements. He resigns after the incident, turning over school keys and leaving town as demanded. The report notes the mob’s anger and the ensuing departure amid community reaction.
Washington Feb 7 The minority in the house late today agreed upon a currency bill. It is being drawn by John Sharp Williams the Democratic House leader and may be introduced by him.
A quirky exchange unfolds as a woman in white skates jokes about a leap year bet. The scene features playful banter and a coy, self assured remark about provoking affection. The setting hints at a lighthearted social moment.
A garbled reminiscence refers to a late Queen Victoria court visit with an American guest touring the court and hearing five or eight questions. The fragment includes a remark about paying and a response at the bar, ending with a line about Pall Mall Gazette.
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