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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
2
Rome reports a catastrophic earthquake in Calabria and eastern Sicily killing tens of thousands and likely far higher. Destruction spans Regio and Bagni, with towns wiped out, rail workers dead, and the sea swallowing ships and debris as relief efforts begin.
Descriptions from Messina convey horrors of the quake with collapsed buildings, inundated streets, and President cries for aid as survivors recount their experiences. Separate dispatch from Roanoke notes a coal mine disaster at Lick Branch, with 40 to 60 men trapped and rescue hampered by fire and smoke.
Letters recount Sloan's Liniment curing a badly injured hand and longstanding rheumatism at home. A family in Spottsylvania reports three children dying from a mysterious illness linked to a Philadelphia visitor, with post mortems indicating non infectious disease but unresolved cause.
An 19th century advertisement claims a universal cure for catarrh and other ailments, touting internal action on blood and mucous membranes. It promises money back guarantees and cites testimonials, while an accompanying legal notice reports a four year sentence for an attempted theft and links to local attorneys Murphy and Nowlin.
J. W. Well of Walhattay Stonecypher Pharmacy reports a years long kidney trouble with severe pain and frequent urination. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain abated, symptoms eased, and health returned to normal.
Want hi second and bags and burlap any kind any quantity any wheres we pay freight Richmond Bag Co Richmond VA 63 9
An advertisement by A. A. Odom Eye Sight Specialist promotes spectacles and eye care using new methods. It claims to treat cular imbalance double vision eye strain headaches and various eye issues. In-town and out-of-town patients are offered railroad fare deductions up to 22 miles and half fare beyond 50 miles, with a motto promising satisfaction or money back. The Globe Optical Co. contact details and Greenville South Carolina address are listed.
W M Brown advertises a Blacksmith and Repair Shop on the corner of Main and Twinloo streets opposite GT Old Stand. Offers wagon building to size with guarantee, repairs and painting for buggies and carriages, horse-wheeling specialty, extra wheels and tops, stock of materials and paints, all work done while you wait, with a no-satisfaction policy.
In Twig County near Vineville teens Eile Underwood and a rival were involved in a fatal stabbing during a Wednesday night incident. Officals describe the assailant as Jacob Lamar, a teen, who fled after attacking the two victims with a sharp object near Hue Hraneh ta Vineville. Police and CHY officers search for Lamar as they investigate the sequence and motive.
Angel, Walhalla announces a new General Livery Business in the Brown Building at Matn and College Streets. Offers saddle horses and prompt, satisfactory conveyance to the public. Good service and reasonable rates expected. patronage appreciated.
The Auditor's office will receive 1909 property tax returns from January 1 to February 20 at specified local sites across Oconee County South Carolina. Returns accepted 10 AM to 8 PM. all male citizens 21 to 60 must file unless exempt. failure after February 20 incurs a 50 percent penalty.
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