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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
7
The article describes wild horses in California and Nevada herds, their keen senses and speed, and roundups in the Modoc National Forest. It explains capture methods including corrals, ambush pits, and rodeo-style drives, noting branded stock returned to owners and unbranded animals sold to cover costs.
Arthur Howard 27, a former special officer, was shot to death by his brother in law Tipert Caleton and Caleton's father as a domestic dispute escalated at the Caleton home in Tennessee. The shooter used a double barrel shotgun after being warned away, with the elder Caleton also fired at but unharmed. A prior month Howard faced criminal charges from the Caletons over alleged abuse of Mrs Caleton, adding motive to the deadly confrontation.
Dr Jameson, president of Mercer University, refused to accept the position on the State Board of Education citing inability to leave Mercer at present. He was unanimously elected to the post at a recent board meeting, but after consideration he concluded his duty remained at Mercer.
The text describes several capture techniques used by riders to chase and herd wild horses. Strategies include forcing pursuit with fast riding, exhausting the herd through extended chases, using a line of gentle horses as decoys, and guiding the wild herd toward tame horses until merging. It notes dangers, including injuries and fatalities, and warns that only one horse is captured at a time with variable success.
The fragment mentions Burdock Blood Bit store and a prent system, with unclear context. It hints at a local business or health product and a building process, but specifics are missing and key details are unreadable.
A Walhalla resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved backache nervousness sleeplessness and kidney pains after buying at Dr J W Bell's. The testimonial asserts improved health and urges readers to remember the product. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Booster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y is sole agent in the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
Vanderbilt chemist Dr. W L Dudley presented what he calls the only neon sample in the country and linked neon to the aurora borealis. He described its heavy production needs and observed yellow glow when neon frictioned against mercury in a Crooke tube.
Greenwich Conn Dec 24 George P Sheldon deposed Phenix Insurance Company president for 21 years died at his home amid state probes into insurance irregularities in New York. He reportedly died unaware detectives awaited extradition papers for trial. He faced grand larceny charges tied to loans totaling about 290000 and alleged personal overdrawn salary and misused funds. The inquiry into the company continues as officers’ books are reviewed.
Dr S A Knapp head of the farmers cooperative firm demonstration work has called meetings across several Southern States to discuss farm problems. A meeting in the United States will be held in Greenville on January 12 with aims to secure large attendance and coordinate with State agents of farm demonstration work and active workers in South Carolina. Addresses will cover fair conditions problems needs and ideas for farm improvement and agricultural advancement.
Governor Ansel prepares to issue invitations for South Carolina attendees to a Calhoun statue presentation by the United States government in Washington on January 19. He attends the Governors conference in Washington.
Madison Square Garden in New York, built at two million dollars, has been sold to a local real estate syndicate and will be demolished to make way for a modern office building. The sale price is reported around three million dollars, threatening the National Horse Show held there annually.
A brief, fragmentary note mentions Vrenntonia and a claim of a remedy avoiding Foley’s Honey Fat Tar to stop a cough and expel a cold from the system, referencing J. W. Bell.
In London Kentucky late yesterday William Murray a miner aged 46 shot and killed Kibert Cole and Mrs. Murray wife of the slayer and Mrs Murray's daughter before turning the weapon on himself. The tragedy followed alleged marital estrangement and Murray's objections to Cole's conduct toward Mrs Murray.
Our hearts recall a dear friend, Mrs W. Harrison, whose quick sympathy eased pain and whose memory brings peace. The poem marks her passing, praising her kindness and welcoming the Christmas season with sorrow and remembrance.
Birmingham Dec 28 Mrs Gus Clarke was fatally shot by her husband at their home six miles west of Hanceville yesterday afternoon. The shooting occurred while Clarke was hunting at about 800 yards from home. The bullet entered the house and struck Mrs Clarke just below the heart. She was taken to a Birmingham hospital where her condition was described as serious.
The Woman's Improvement Association of West Une jon claims the top prize of 100 dollars in a local contest sponsored by the A. OL. Cheer rose as the union secured the award, reflecting community support for civic ventures.
Dec 30 Johns, Newfoundland. A ferocious coastal storm left sixty lives lost and eleven ships sunk. Wires were down across the interior. damage broad, with widespread flooding and heavy destruction reported as the storm raged for nearly a week.
The State Penitentiary reports crops totaling over 180,000 in cotton plus 30,000 in corn and oats. Management plans to present a statement showing a surplus of about 80,000 to be turned into the state treasury.
Miss Johnny Preston aged seven years died Wednesday after a store debt dispute led to a fatal incident. Dr Ay Mullinox, aged 72, attended and reported the girl died of apoplexy while being tended and died across the bed.
Mineral Bluff Georgia December 31 J N Dalley aged 87 committed suicide Tuesday by tying his feet together and rolling off a railroad bridge into the river half a mile south of Mineral Bluff His body was recovered the next day He reportedly said he was old and useless and was waiting for a tide in the river
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