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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
8
In Walhalla this week the community news includes sales ads for corn and fodder, guano prices, and local business cards. church preachings and weddings are noted along with a fire alarm of public notices and a valentine couple, Miss Beesie Wolrath and Harry Powell, tying the knot.
In a tangle over a hidden marriage and shared wife, Mrs Cora Smith shot carpenter William Smith after he planned to leave. The three lived together with the mother and daughter, the man posing as husband to both. Mrs Smith was arrested. his wounds determine further action. Also notes a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery and a Masonic lodge event in Seneca.
An Atlanta Journal dispatch from Lavonia reports the marriage of Miss Belle Haley of Westminster to Ed Mays of Atlanta on February seven at a Cross Roads residence. The couple left for Elberton then Atlanta to begin their life together. the bride was young and studying, the groom a traveling salesman. They reside in Atlanta.
A dubious health note urges revising diet to avoid stomach trouble and recommends Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims quick restoration to health and promotes a sample offer through a listed but unclear source.
Dayton February 14 The Hotel Crendon at Seabreeze a large east coast resort with ten cottages adjoining was totally destroyed by fire at 5 o clock this morning. 215 guests sleeping were saved with injuries minimal or none. The night clerk raised alarm and guests fled in a panic. Fire quickly gained headway before wind shift allowed control, but the blaze broke out anew and the entire structure burned. The ten cottages owned by Hy Te Rochersperger also burned from embers. The hotel, valued at 200000, was insured for about 40 percent.
Mr and Mrs J PF H of Rochester express gratitude through The Courier for the many kind friends and neighbors who ministered to their loved one during her Mines. May they be richly rewarded for their support and kindness.
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