Murder Case Shocks Walhalla Area In July Tragedy
In Walhalla a gruesome discovery on Coffee Road revealed Mann Phillips dead from a knife wound. Cleo Vandiver admitted a dispute over charges and stabbing Phillips after trampling him, with DeWitt Vandiver named as accessory. Essie and Blanche Pool were questioned. bonds set for Mrs Pool and daughters for forthcoming Criminal Court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
Westminster
J. J. Johnson
Mann Phillips
Force
DeWitt
Vandiver
Uny
Essie
Blanche Pool
Phillips
Doroner
Cleo Vandiver
Cleo
DeWitt Vandiver
Greenville
Boy in Jacksonville Almost Choked to Death
A Jacksonville Iowa boy, son of Chris D Peterson, suffered a sudden croup attack. After giving Chamberlains cough remedy, thick phlegm eased and the child likely would have choked without it. Sold by J W Bell Valhalla W J Lunney Seneca. The United States has the largest foreign population. The Argentine Republic comes next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
D. Peterson
Jacksonville
Iowa
Chamberlain
Peterson
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
United States
Argentine Republic
W. G. Gibson
Lexington
Pitchford Verner Marriage Celebrated in Walhalla
Miss Mary Pitchford and Samuel L Verner were married at 10:30 AM last Thursday at the Pitchford home on Main street. Rev J C Yongue performed the ceremony with immediate family present. They left for a week in St Augustine Florida and will reside with Mr and Mrs J D Verner near town upon return. she is the Pitchford daughter and he a Bank of Walhalla assistant cashier.
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W. Pitchford
Main Street
Mary Pitchford
Samuel L. Verner
J. C. Yongue
Methodist Church
Seneca
Florida
St. Augustine
J. D. Verner
Town
Miss Pitchford
C. W. Pitchford
John D. Verner
Bank of Walhalla
Walhalla
Couri of
Joinain
Christmas thanks from J C Garrison carrier
A 1909 holiday gratitude note from J C Garrison of Route No 1 thanks kind friends and patrons of his route for love and kindness during Christmas and the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keowee Courier
J. C. Garrison
Pleasant December 29 social at the Isbells in Fair Play
Fair Play residents gathered December 29 at Mr. and Mrs. Thos Isbell home for a social in honor of Miss Blanche Isbell of Townville Morris Isbell and Miss Mattie Malone of Fair Play. Guests enjoyed aprons hemming contests matching slips for partners dining room games and festive refreshments.
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Fair Play
Thos. Isbell
Blanche Isbell
Townville
Morris Isbell
Mattie Malone
Emily Compton
Julius Marett
Mary Sheldon
Lawrence Sheldon
Ethel Marett
Mr. Sheldon
Laura Marett
Hayher
Miss Compton
Tortured On a Horse
L. A. Napier of Rugless Kentucky recalls ten years of torment riding a horse due to piles until Hucklin g Arnica Salve cured him. The ad touts the salve as infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum corns priced 26c and guaranteed by all druggists.
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L. A. Napier
Rugless
Hucklin
New County Officials Take Charge In 1908
The county elected Nathaniel Phillips as Supervisor and J H Allen along with Jennett Hill as commissioners. Jamie Seaborn becomes clerk, John F. Craig as Clerk of Court, replacing C R D Burns. Wade C. Hughes, Esq., is the new Superintendent of Education, taking over from Craig. The retiring board included D F McAlister, J L Miller, and J L Talley. The paper reports a smooth transition with trusted officials in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seraton
D. F. McAlister
J. L. Miller
J. L. Talley
Nathaniel Phillips
J. H. Allen
J.ennett Hill
Jamie Seabron
Seaborn
Phillips
C. R. D. Burns
John F. Craig
James Seasborn
of Oconee
Craig
Wade C. Hughs
Walhalla Baptist Church to Convene Next Sunday
Walhalla Baptist church to meet next Sunday the 11th instant in conference to consider a pastor for the year organize a board of deacons and conduct other business. All members should attend if possible. J. W. Shelor, Chairman Board of Deacons.
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Walhalla Baptist Church
J. W. Shelor
Card of Thanks from Vollrath Family in Keowee Courier
The Vollrath family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors for kind and sympathetic attention during illness and death of their beloved wife and mother. May God bless each of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keowee Courier
Wim
Vollrath
Chamberlain's Salve Promoted for Sores and Skin Ailments
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Salve as best for fever sores chronic sores and chapped skin. It claims the salve keeps sores healthy and notes its use for sore nipples burns and other skin diseases. Available from J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Lunney Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Murdered Birmingham Auto Dealer Found Dead
The body of A. G. Martin, a prominent local automobile dealer, was found this morning at the corner of Bradley avenue and Ninth street on the South Side with his throat cut from ear to ear. No clue has been found regarding how the crime occurred.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. G. Martin
Bradley Avenue
Ninth Street
The County Poor Farm Items and Receipts
County Steward W R Cobb reported the farm outputs with a gross value of 3255 dollars including 1000 bushels corn 16000 bundles fodder 765 bushels oats 8 tons hay 8 head cattle 4 cows 4 calves 8 bales cotton 32900 pounds cotton seed 18 hogs 100 bushels sweet potatoes home made syrup 128 pounds lard and 765 dollars receipts over expenses. Also a testimonial praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy curing a child’s bronchitis and lists J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of County Commissioners
W. R. Cobb
Roosevelt sends ships to Italy with aid from United States
President Roosevelt announced dispatch of two supply ships valued at 300000 dollars to Italy and he will seek Congress for more aid. He offers use of the battleship fleet to Italy and directs the State Department to determine the best Italian port for American battleships to stop on arrival. The ships will carry medical supplies and clothing.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Italy
Congress
State Department
Electric Bitters credited with reviving elderly Danforth woman
Mrs. W. L. Girlpatrick of Danforth Maine praises Electric Bitters for transforming her 70 plus mother once crippled by 20 years of dyspepsia who could not eat drink or sleep. She says doctors gave up but the tonic revived health stimulating liver and kidney function aiding sleep and appetite. available for 50 cents at druggists.
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W. L. Girlpatrick
Danforth
Colored Weddings Signal Social Spotlight in Valhalla
In Valhalla the social highlight was the marriage of Idella Marietta Steward and Harrison Terry, at New Galilee Baptist Church, December 27, performed by Rev. J. W. Beeks of Seneca. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony. On January 3, 1909, Hattie Dendy and Oliver Brownlee, both colored, were married near Newry by Rev. J. B. Steward.
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Valhalla
Idella Marietta Steward
Harrison Terry
New Galilee
J. W. Beeks
Seneca
Hattie Dendy
Oliver Brownlee
Newry
J. 8. Steward
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Nesses
Court House
General Sessions Court
Pool
Young Pillips
Essie Pool
Persimmons
Hvesminster
DeWitt Vaniilver
Oconee
Pitchford-Verner
Carrier Garrison
Mrs. Thos
Isbell
Sept. of Education
Hueting
Astoria
Beara
Noahs Liniment
Noah Remedy Co
Montana
Ny Outa
Brusen
Colle
Crampe
Mnileoetiou
the County Poor Farm
Moss
Ansel
W. S. HUNTER @ COMPANY
Seneca, S. C
J. W. Byrd
M. S. Stribling
S.C
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