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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
1
Spartanburg eyesight specialist and optician Dr. A Marks announces a several week stay in Walhalla. He offers eye examinations and guidance on selecting the right glasses using modern science. Public mention invites local consultation at his parlors with modest charges.
A Greenwood incident reports ten year old Hal Norris shot in the head by Will Bodie son of J W Bodie with a parlor rifle. Bodie claims the shot was accidental while aiming at a sparrow. Norris is jailed pending legal action. The town mourns the bright boy and offers sympathy to Norris family.
Mrs John Lowe of Gooper Mo credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing her two year stomach trouble after using the remedy as directed. She reports relief after a single bottle and continued improvement after twelve bottles. The product is advertised as for stomach and liver ailments.
Westminster society column reports on local weddings and visits, including the Burton Leathers nuptials at Westminster home, the reception and weekend homeward plans. Notes informants: Mrs. Burton’s job at the central office, Denton and Traylor families, and visitors from Seneca and Atlanta. Also mentions rail schedule changes and a carload cotton fire near town.
Ogta from Salom reports diverse local activity. Fred Alexander family moves to Salem while D Alexander store room expands. New roof work by G R Pike. improvements in nearby stores and residences. School news praises Miss Emily Compton. several weddings and marriages noted including Fletcher Rochester and Corrie Wilson, Charlie Moss and Martha Alexander. Box supper for White Mire church organ raises funds. total now 27 dollars. Local travel mentions John Holden and John Sheppard leaving for Oklahoma. community mood cautious about temperance and roads.
Seneca page reports a Methodist church gathering to welcome Rev. O. I. Moilan, with remarks from clergy of other denominations and a musical program. It notes church society elections, social events, and local updates including train terminal discussions, hotel shortages, and nearby residents’ visits, reflecting lively town life, planning, and concerns.
Local society column records weddings births and visits from Connors Cross and Blue Eyes. Notes include school activities under Prof J H Cantrell, church attendance, a sad death of G W Meredith and community gatherings at the home of S M Hunsinger. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Sloan Entrekin and A O Adair with planned musical purchases by Abbott brothers in High Point NC.
An odd fragment notes itching and smarting from certain enemies quickly eased by Chamberlain's Salve. The text appears as a battered advert or testimonial with misspellings and corrupted phrases. It hints at a salve offered for sale or loaned goods, quoting prices and benefits in a terse, dated tone.
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