10 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
1
The report of the Secretary of State notes year 1005 saw many new companies organized, totaling around 10.58 million dollars in State charters excluding railroads. The record highlights a surge of small, diversified ventures with home capital, while large cotton mills decline and general merchandise firms expand.
In Charlotte on January 71 W J Hood a 33 year old Raleigh merchant and son of ex Register of Deeds W Hy Hood and Violet Page 22 committed suicide in a rented Raleigh room. Hood leaves a wife and two children. An insurance policy and a ring were found on the table. Empty laudanum bottles were discovered. he allegedly had been drinking heavily during Christmas.
R S Bud Hays born 1840 in Pigeons District now Oconee SC, died December 20 at his Tom Bonner Texas home. He married Minn Holtlingworth July 20 1863 and had eight children, seven living. Mira Efie predeceased him. A longtime Baptist, revered father and husband, his funeral at Viteton cemetery near White Wright Texas drew a large turnout. His passing followed the death of his daughter a year earlier and he expressed faith in the afterlife. He moved from Oconee to Texas twelve years prior, leaving many friends across generations.
A Tokyo relay to the Daily Telegraph claims a January 4 blast at a mine on Japan's inland main, not a fire, killed 101 persons. The report specifics are unclear and wording inconsistent with standard sourcing.
Atlanta railroad circles report a planned branch line from Walhalla to Lake Toxaway connecting to the Southern Railway at Seneca. The route would offer a direct path to the Sapphire country and to coal regions near Knoxville, potentially shortening travel and boosting Atlanta commerce. The Transylvania Road from Hendersonville to Toxaway is under Southern Railway management with anticipated improvements.
The Brice law's constitutionality was argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court. Duncan Bollinger and Captain John G Capers spoke for opponents and Stanyarne Wilson for the dispensary. Hearing on all constitutional questions set for January 8, with several attorneys present. The outcome will guide legislative action on the dispensary. A late ad touts Chamberlains Salve for skin issues.
Westminster news reports multiple local items including Jan 7 weddings, births, and the marriage of Miss Reid Ramsey to R P Gaines. It notes sermons at Westminster and Rock Springs, a Baptist Young People's Union anniversary, a pneumonia death of Augustus Carver, and community visits by G M Walker, J H Johns, and D P Moon.
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the Superintendent of part service at Kingston Jamaica says Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is very beneficial for cough cold and whooping cough and hajes implicit confidence in it and would not be without a bottle at home sold by We Boll Wathaling W J Lunney Senoot
A Raleigh convention of the Cotton Growers Association concluded with delegates from thirty counties voting to reduce 1905 acreage and market cotton slowly to sustain price. North and South Carolina divisions endorsed warerization plans to store cotton. officials elected for 1906, and a national and state tax plan was approved.
The health of this community is very good at present. Mr Phillips and family have moved away. Frank Grayham and family of Tertia have moved in. The school thrives under Miss Johnson of Pickona and Mine Sharp of Honon Path. Sunday School and audio noble work progress. a revival is planned with Rev Carnwell missing. Prayer meetings every Sunday night. The church repair effort stalls due to funds. volunteers are urged to help or risk quitting.
Advices received via Steamer Empress of Japan say thousands in northern Japan face famine. Provinces suffer and many eat pine roots and bark to survive while a million people are described as in extreme need.
In Seneca on January unseen, Miss Sarah Livingston, wife of J. S. Stribling, died suddenly at home just months after marriage. Neighbors and family recall her gentle conduct and devotion, while the bereaved husband and relatives mourn deeply as plans for a shared future were cut short by her untimely death.
The state records show the chief constable A B Hemmet filings with the Governor. For the quarter ending November 30 the salaries and expenses list amounts for September October and November totaling 8 106 23 5 840 88 6 167 00. Seizures for the quarter include whiskey gallows and other items with a total value around 2008. There were 98 sent to the chain gang 100 convictions 2766 in fines 5216 in fines imposed. The year summary lists total cost of constabulary 17854 24 total cost of postures 10768 7 fines imposed 16886 00 fines collected 272 00 convictions 103 teams solved. Additional tables compare county dispensary and seizures by credit and debit.
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