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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
3
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The Courier publishes a letter from Senator J R Harle detailing Senate debates over rail fare reduction to two and a half cents, the second reading pass of a bill, and fights over oil discrimination and oil inspection. Harle announces re election plans and notes appointments in Oconoo county including W A Barron and W W Burley as supervisors and several magistrates.
Washington February 20 The Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures reports unanimously in favor of restoring the motto In God We Trust to United States coins. The committee cites widespread petitions and a broad desire for action. The President is understood not to oppose the proposal. The bill was introduced early in the session by Mr. McKinley.
Rupert B. Calvo, a Columbia bookbinder, reports long rheumatic pains in back and hips vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says prior treatments failed and credits the pills with removing the pain and preventing a relapse. Available from dealers at 60 cents per box. Masterhillburn Co., Buffalo, distributes.
Greenville delegates returned from the Walhalla convention where a resolution to fund a monument to Dr Thornwell was discussed. District Deputy Grand Chancellor Park A Dallas will soon name the fundraising committee and a favorable response from the Knights is anticipated. Local delegates J J McSwaip Dr J B Carlisle R J McCorrigan R M Mauldin Jos A McCullough and Proctor Ac Bontam attended the sessions and banquet. The next convention will be in Greenville in August.
A garbled chat overheard between four couples reveals a playful debate on love. A young man speaks softly to a girl who asks what love is, and one friend quips that love is a mix of emotion and deception. The dialogue hints at affection turning chilly with time.
The Havana dated dispatch reports a Spanish organ arguing the Maine explosion was an inside job by Washington mercenaries, urging proof that the wreck was caused by internal forces. It notes reactions at the burial and cites editorials and translations as evidence to sway public opinion. A separate item mentions Dr Edward Potent declining a Louisville Baptist pastorate and Carnegie offering $26,000 to Furman University pending $50,000 raised, with $25,000 already pledged.
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female disorders. It claims to restore health in cases of displacements inflammation and cramps and cites testimonials about backaches pain and nervous prostration. The piece urges women to seek relief by using the product and visiting a Rockland Missouri address for information.
A fragment from a classic work sparks a word puzzle. The clue sentence implies a missing word that fits standard dictionaries. The notice, appearing in The Hemi Weekly Journal, Atlanta Ga, hints at a promotional scheme and a lingering wartime rumor.
Virginia Atkinson eight year old daughter of B. Atkinson dies after being burned in her Newnan Georgia home on Monday. Firefighters extinguished flames after witnesses heard screams and neighbors aided, while the mother Mrs Atkinson mourns nearby. A marketing section promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure with testimonials and local ad tone.
A murder at Lewia Siawan’s office uncovers ardent love letters from prominent society women. Police push to identify authors and seal the case as investigators probe motive and blackmail claims amid circulating names such as Mareed Rosenthury.
An old newspaper clipping promotes Fo ley’s Kidney Cure claiming it stops kidney and bladder troubles and regularities. It asserts the remedy cures ailments beyond medical reach and is advertised as available at all druggists this May.
At Fresport on February 20, the funeral of Rev Charles Boynton, former Presbyterian pastor, was held yesterday. He believed a minister could not receive compensation and later built a house with bricks made from oyster shells in a self-built oven. He was 75 years old.
A notice announces an application to the Probate Court for final settlement and discharge of G H Conley deceased and F W Meper, administrator, with hearings set for March 8 1908 and March 6 1905 in Oconee County South Carolina, detailing dates times and parties involved.
Real estate notices advertise fixed unit bargains with no outlay to the purchaser. Listings include 45,000 acre lots and farm parcels three miles from Walhalla, with prices to move quickly. Agents Bunton & Bentley urge prompt contact for rapid purchases.
The Charleston Office becomes a supply depot for cards and stamped envelopes for South Carolina and Florida. Postmasters in the two states will continue to requisition from Washington while Charleston handles the forwarding, with accounts kept there. A stock will be kept on hand at $100,000.
A family in Tallyho, Beth Beth Angila and her two young children died in their home when a lamp exploded starting a blaze. Angus Angus was away at church and returned to a roof collapse while neighbors restrained his attempted self harm. Local authorities investigate the fire and its deadly cause.
In memory of Ines Watrekin we praise her noble spirit and loyalty. She was the pride of our Sunbeam Band a faithful fearless soul who welcomed the final call with courage. Her tender keeper and Ermal Robiold share memories as we think of her and God takes her to rest.
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