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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
4
An early Keowee Courier notice advertises a price of four dollars per annum forescription and promotes advertising rates as reasonable. The item lists stock names or partners STHCK SIELOT and ICHMRODII, with fragmented text suggesting a partnership heading.
The piece outlines a legal clash over child custody, focusing on a mother’s fight to regain her babies from a controlling father. It cites the Supreme Court’s potential restoration of custody, critiques sensational press coverage, and argues for keeping children with mothers based on law and welfare considerations. The text references public reaction and broad political context, including remarks on justice and statutory interpretation.
A fragmentary report notes delay in treating a child with croup led to danger, recommending Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the safe house option. The piece also mentions local social visits, weather effects, and community events with several names and places to suggest a small town scene.
Miatterson Keen was moved to a hospital in Washington after a road accident. Family members traveled to Washington last night as medical staff at George Washington University Hospital prepared the patient for transfer to a new state facility for further care. Condition described as improved but not yet stable, with causation from business activities noted.
The second quarterly meeting of the W. M. A. of the Beaverdam Association will meet at South Union church on Thursday February 24 at 10 30 o’clock. Delegations from Beaverdam Shiloh Double Springs Andersonville Cross Roads Bethel South Union Rock HM Oakdale and Hopstbach urged. A program includes Mrs C J Watson Greenville vice president northern division. Entertainment at Beaverdam schoolhouse February 8 at seven pm features Old Maid’s invention. Philathea class meets Sunday at 2 pm. next Sunday roll call at Beaverdam church. Local notices mention Mrs Wyse Davis, Miss Mary Sheldon, Mrs Lehings, Mrs Dod R Teter, and Miss J Smith among others. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver tablets advertised by several pharmacies. A bloody duel at the Street Jail in Clemson County results in gunfire between guards, one wounded fatally. ongoing inquiries and recovery efforts noted.
A brief item notes secret involvement of M Mecow with slate politics near the governor. The date is given as Wermary 16 including year 1000, suggesting a historical or clerical misprint and uncertain locale. The snippet hints at political intrigue without detailing events or outcomes.
The proclamation of Walhalla mayor George L. Wh so announces a $100000 reward for the apprehension of the party or parties in the murder of Robert OGranean on December 9 1908. The document bears seals and signatures of Mayor Wilson and Clerk James M. Moss and includes probate notices for estate creditors and administration. The notices are published in The Keowee Courier February 6 and 16 1910 with legal details.
All persons indebted to the estates of Nina Gibson and minors are notified to make payment to the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estates must present them within the time prescribed by law. M. W. Gibson, Guardian. January 26, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned will apply to PDA SMITH Judge of Probate for Oconee County South Carolina at Walhalla Court House on Thursday March 3 1910 at 10 oclock in the forenoon for leave to make final settlement of the estate of Geo Wiggins Sr deceased and obtain final discharge as Administrator with will annexed Harrison Wiggins Administrator with will annexed January 26 1910 details repeated for second notice under same judge and county with names and dates to be heard on date stated.
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