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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
4
A fragmented, lexically tangled tribute praising the transition to Governor Bleane. It lauds his four years as governor, his private life integrity, and dedication, while contrasting with a prior administration. The piece projects hope for future progress and compliments his qualifications and character.
A fragmented excerpt discusses taxation in South Carolina, noting official circles debating how to handle the tax system amid ongoing evils and reform efforts. The piece references a report to the Comptroller General and highlights concerns over property values and tax records statewide.
A late 19th or early 20th century plea warns that tax data flaws and vague land descriptions cause revenue leakage from state, county, and school funds. It calls for standardized surveys, district boundaries based on visible property, and compulsory honesty in valuations to prevent property from escaping taxation and to fix inequitable district allocations.
Members are urged to attend a Saturday meeting of Coneriva Local Union No 76. The new officers will be installed and other important business addressed. Whit Knox, Children and Mother, and the bereaved family receive blessing.
The county board notes rules on building or placing barbed or electric fences within fifty feet of public highways. Violations are a misdemeanor with penalties up to a hundred dollars and up to ninety days in jail. Overseer James Seaton of Clark Damperdy warns enforcement.
A publisher urges readers to protect themselves as modern hazards rise with war ending and urban growth. The piece argues life, fire, accident and health policies offer security at nominal costs and easy terms, promoting insurance as defense for home and loved ones.
The Master for Oconee County announces a master's sale in Walhalla at the courthouse door on Monday February 6 between legal hours. The property is a 92 acre tract on Big Brasstown Creek near Tagaloo River, known as Standridge land, formerly bought from Oliver Standridge and others. Cash terms apply with readvertisement if the buyer defaults within five days, and the master will continue offerings until a compliant purchaser is found.
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