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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
4
A fragmented plea urges Americans to respond to Italy's earthquake disaster with Christian charity. It notes Congress funding, American Red Cross efforts, and calls for immediate relief through churches, charities, and benevolent groups while stressing the duty of citizens to aid through donations and support.
A garbled OCR item references Birmingham and a hotel, naming individuals with unclear roles. The fragment hints at a local dispute or incident surrounding billing or authority, mentioning a person named Mea, Sirk, and a wife group, but details are unreadable.
At a Seneca meeting by request of the Water and Light Commission the future of lights and water was discussed without progress. Bonds sold and funds on hand were noted as no action followed. Reports mention plans to buy power from Courtenay Manufacturing or build a local plant amid cautious civic response. A wave of police prep followed reports of cafe burglars and odd incidents, with social and business life adjusting to warm weather and seasonal changes.
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a message urging $800,000 be appropriated to aid Italy after the earthquake. The plan includes $500,000 for relief work under executive supervision and use of vessels to deliver food, clothing, and other supplies. The Senate and House acted to authorize the relief, with funding allocated promptly.
Seneen Wet and others visited Seneen tet week with Missy Verna Shuite, Lela Pasne of Andersen, and Cunningham family in Anderson. Marto retired to his home, Towers and Wokhegle Wave returned from Uhere, Kilburney with Hunter & Co. The writer wishes readers a happy prosperous New Year from The Courier force.
Notice states that Sara A. Lumkin as administratrix will apply to D A Smith judge of probate in Oconee County South Carolina at Walhalla Court House on Thursday January 28 at 11 o'clock for leave to make final settlement of the estate of F Lumkin deceased and to obtain discharge. Also notices to debtors and creditors regarding the estate of B H Crosb deceased with payments and claims deadlines. January 1909.
Defendants in a South Carolina Common Pleas action are summoned to answer the complaint filed by Campbell Gowmenay Joba Taton gue Stiles and others for relief against the Seminole Securities Company and related parties. The notice directs appearance at Walhalla Court House within twenty days of service.
Jessie Lay Jr, administrator, announces an interim sale of the personal estate of the late Judie Wilwell now deceased. Items include household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, 21 cows, three mules, tools, sheep, bacon, wagons, and various other effects. Sale to take place January 8 1100 at 1 o'clock in the forenoon Cash only.
Public sale by order of stockholders to liquidate Townville Ol and Fertilizer Co at Townville South Carolina on January 14, 1909. Property includes real and personal assets except certain mill products. cash terms require a $1000 certified check within 30 minutes and payment of balance in 10 days. reseal if not deposited. Directors Bowen Bruce Mahaffey Gaines Smith Fant. January 6, 1909. Also reports increase of capital stock of Oconee Knitting Mill to 75000 dollars with a ten year employees preferred stock, dividends 7 percent, priority in liquidation, and voting rights for preferred holders. Directors Taynes Moss Wickliffe.
A public auction will be held Saturday January ih at 1b oclock at Whetatone Creek. Household and kitchen furniture, cord, fodder, hog, farming tools, and other items will be sold. Buyers should arrive promptly at the designated time. Auctioneer: MW. HAMDBY, Whotatone, 3.
Esc Judge of Probate of Oconee County South Carolina to hear final settlement of Albert E. Dilkud estate January 15 1909 at Walhalla Court House. Administratrix calls for claims to be filed with proof within the period or be barred. Notice to creditors and claimants to appear and present their demands under the court rules.
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