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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
5
The morning cotton market opened with bids and asks listed for several bales. Prices noted include lig. Songom and Nowry positions with weather context and bids evolving as trade entered the day.
Meteorological note from Walters recordsTom Atore and rainfall measured at the station near Walila for the week ending January 6 observed by Miss Laura Tebell. The brief entry notes amounts and conditions at J D Inbell's site.
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Walhalla post office for the week ending January 6 1906 includes Minnie Lones W H Lee Roman Rochester and others. Advertised notice requests persons calling for any letter to say they are advertised per J M Morrick P M.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a highly demanded medicine for blood and system cleansing. It claims to cure stomach and liver troubles, urging readers to try the at all druggists for 25 cents with a guaranteed result.
Washington December 21 1905 letter from J G Cannon to Aiken expresses gratitude for hand woven home made jeans sent by a constituent. Cannon notes early action and promises to have the item made up, praising the quality and valuing the contribution highly.
Notice to Alliancemen announces the County Alliance will moot at Kair ytow school house on Saturday January 20 replacing the January 1 date due to weather. The Farmers' Union moots January 13 at Bounty Land, J. E. Wickatt Secretary. Also notes bilious attack signs and uses Chamberlains tablets available from local merchants.
In the recent heavy rainfall several bridges suffered severe damage across the county. The Emerson and Morgan bridges on Little River were torn away, while Emeryson Bridge withstood last June before failing last week. Chonga Creek’s Joukina Bridge collapsed, Horizon Bridge under Virginian Bridge and Troy Co construction wrecked with abutments and work swept away, causing a repair bill between 500 and 700 dollars. J.T. Cox bridge on Change was badly damaged. no other major washouts reported.
Silas K. Wilson of the Salem section of Oconee died from burns received around Christmas after a night of drinking at his home. A coroner's inquest found no evidence of foul play and ruled accidental death by burning. Wilson, about sixty five, left several children and the affair attracted local attention during the investigation.
Montgomery businessman J O Fisoheaner of Alabama, visiting his sisters in Charlotte, notes how the city has changed during his years away and praises his success as manager of Alabama Machinery Supply Company. Electric Bitters touted as a cure for ague malaria with testimonials from Henrietta Texas. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
Transfers recorded since August 1 show numerous land deals in Tugaloo Township involving buyers and sellers such as WP Anderson, J H V Hobson, Solomon Wakefield, T N Carter, and W E Davia. Properties include acres and parcels from 1 to 3,522 acres with values ranging from $25 to $12,084.25, reflecting active property activity in the era.
A local testimonial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against grip and severe lung distress. It claims prompt use prevents pneumonia and guarantees recovery, citing distributors J. W. Hall of Walhalla and W. J. Lannoy of Seneca.
The County Board of Commissioners of Oconee presents an estimate for maintaining county institutions for the current year. The total probable expenses are listed as 64,070 dollars, with items including coroner, poor relief, repairs, public buildings, supplies, contingent costs, officials, and debt service. The estimate mirrors last year's expansion and forms the basis for legislative appropriation.
A 12 year old boy, son of Emma Williams near Cherry station in Oconee County, died after drinking whiskey from a quart left by his brother Frank Williams who had shoplifted a gallon from Atlanta and distributed it at home. The incident sparks debate over the whiskey supply lines and enforcement as the county remains dry while Atlanta profits from revenue. The report notes local reactions and nearby community updates from Oakway and Pendleton.
Townville items list visitors and residents with relatives in Anderson Spartanburg Florence Edgefield and Greenwood County. Mentions teachers cadets and farmers, plus a January reward notice for a Greenwood County criminal named Mathis with a broad description and Sheriff McCaslan's remarks.
In Spartanburg a young white man from Gaffney identified as H Frank Wright was killed by passenger train No 40 on the Southern main line under the overload bridge. His body was mangled but recovered with letters and a $100 pocket book. Three men had spent the day in town. one arrested for drinking and rowdy conduct, another rode No 40 to Gaffney, and Martin Roberts was jailed for drunkenness. Police say Wright and companions had been drinking at the depot.
The Greenville College for Women led a mandamus action that forced the State Board of Education to grant teaching certificates to private college graduates without further examination. The decision impacts several other institutions including South Carolina Co-Educational Institute Edgefield Confederate Home College Charleston Lesaville College Louisville Clifford Seminary Union.
Spartanburg peers and friends of Ford College will learn Bishop J J Vincent of LMIavis will deliver the baconlaureate at Ford College in January Blabop Vine led the leading Hghtab tie forthern Methodist church and spoke with notable ability.
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