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Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

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Firemen Rescue Seven From Death Pit After Factory Blaze

Deputy Fire Chief Kruger Jost and six other firefighters fought through gas fumes in a hard to reach rear area of a burning factory. Kruger fell into an air shaft, others collapsed behind him, yet the crew formed a line and dragged their fallen comrades to safety. Seven were saved. Kruger later died. The blaze raged in the old structure, exhaust fumes and water hampering the rescue effort.

New York Kruger Jost Hig Fe Shott Croker Kruger McGrath O'Donohne Jacobs Visher Wso Kruslar Tia Mfeleas

Mule Drowns As Two Boys Brave Freezing Waters

Slaney Frost planned to drown a mule on February 9 on a private road near Wahutehio creek. Will Finn and Sharma Taet, two boys, fought the cold current as Finn helped the mule head above water. The mule drowned after being swept fifty yards downstream. both boys were rescued by a neighbor using a long pole and were nearly frozen but alive.

Slaney Frost Wahutehio Will Finn Sharma Taet Apite Wii Finn Bey

Jumping Off Place Patient Praises King's New Discovery

George Moore of Grimesland N C credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending consumption like a near jump off point. He reports improvement after one dozen bottles and winning health again. Trial bottle free with purchase details and price listed at one dollar at all druggists.

Dr. King George Moore Grimesland N.C

Westminster News Roundup Ahead of Wartime Stage

Westminster notes report Mr. Gondatt improving after pneumonia confinement in his room for four weeks. The weekly Westminster letter returns after a grip and pneumonia outbreak affecting nearly half the town. Updates on local clergy, society events, the DeKoven Male Quartette visit, upcoming Brammell Reid Company show, and school minstrel plans. Also mentions a Pure Food Act ad and a benefit concert for athletics and library.

Westminster Koowod Gourier Gondatt Burl Mitchell Gangett Westrminster Hacia Grip Pneumontia Pneumona T. D. Poore Pitta Erly T. N. Carter J. J. Harrell Matrona D. T. Norris Katelle van Horn Radcliffe Radcliffe Lyceum Bureau Richmond DeKoven Gainesville Lycom Brammell-Reid Company Ashe Management Tin Garter Brockman Hehioot Wehool Thornton

Patley In More Trouble As Wife Seeks Divorce

Elberton Star reports H Batley, a schoolteacher who was previously horse whipped by Canon ladies, faces renewed trouble as his wife Mrs. Batley sues for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. She is described as a daughter of G L Hern Aton, once popular in Elbert county near Doweraville. The article notes alleged cruelty and past matrimonial ventures by Dr. Bailey. Local postmaster and friends dispute charges of office irregularities.

Elberton Star He.batley Canon Batley Misa Herndon G. L. Hern- Aton Elbert County Doweraville Dr. Bailey Cation Bailey Canén

Ask Yourself the Question Why not the Chamberlains Pato palm

An advertisement promotes a palm cure promising prompt relief and possible permanent cures for rheumatism. It claims two strengths 26 and 60 cont elzea and lists Dr J W Bell Valhalla W J Lunnoy Soneen as sellers.

Tse Chamberlain J. W. Bell Valhalla W. J. Lunnoy Soneen

Killed by His Paymate Spartanburg Boy Dies

Charles V. Hammond aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Hammond of Spartanburg county died early this morning from a parlor rifle wound inflicted by his paymate John Montgomery. The accident occurred about ten days ago when Montgomery discharged a rifle while they were target practicing near Hammond’s home. a later abscess formed on an artery and the wound proved fatal. The community is in deep gloom.

Spartanburg Charles V. Hammond PB. Hammond John Montgomery Young Hammond Montgomery Hammond Ath Fia

Suffering and Dollars Saved by Earth Jon’s Arnica Salve

Lopez of Marilin says as a carpenter I have had many severe cuts healed by Earth Jon’s Arnica Salve. It saved me money and time, and is the best healing salve I have found. Available from druggists for 2 be. in all towns.

Lopez Marilin Jon

Gasoline Boiling Accident Endangers Montgomery Pressing Shop

A Black employee at a pressing establishment on South Court Street in Montgomery narrowly escaped serious harm and property damage when attempting to boil gasoline. An explosion followed, causing a blaze that engulfed the area. Firemen arrived and quickly moved to containment, with water efforts proving ineffective at first.

Montgomery South Court Street Ufe Enon Sant Fiona

Treatment for Kidneys Faces Pireules Challenge

A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a treatment for kidneys and a term PIREULES. The context is unclear but suggests a medical or chemical approach under study or discussion. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.

Hen law repeal bill fails in Senate after House support

Columbia February 13 news reports the failure of a bill to repeal the Hen law, despite House approval. The piece laments state conditions, notes farmers and white residents blame the law for economic and social shifts, and discusses ongoing legislative maneuvering, trustee issues, and questions about holding two offices. It includes local reactions from Oconee and Seneca, with mentions of county finances and campus governance.

Columbia Senate House Ways and Mann General Assembly Printess Mano Anv College Atleen Lawyards Oconéa

Fragmented OCR reads like garbled historical note

The text appears as a garbled OCR fragment listing several unclear names and phrases. It mentions ongoing references to people such as Keop and Wilk, with scattered terms like Chamber and caves, but lacks coherent context or complete events. The readable content is minimal and non-specific.

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