19 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
1
Westminster notes from the town, revealing visits, illnesses, and events. Residents like Miss Luelle Alimer improve from illness while others travel, recover, or relocate near the Presbyterian church. A tubercolosis awareness push includes Dr M Walker lecturing, and local church activities continue with the Miriam Chapter gathering and missionary visits.
Judge Price sentenced Garlington to three years and Young to one year at hard labor in the Seminole indictment. Both are granted bail at 4000 dollars, with an appeal to the Supreme Court noted. The court expressed sorrow over the verdicts but upheld the jury’s finding and discussed related bond and procedural issues.
A six thousand strong pledged meat boycott campaign flares as strikes loom over rising meat costs with calls to abstain from meat during a nationwide effort. Springfeld and Cleveland are noted as early centers of the movement. Concurrently, concerns rise about price increases in other staples while Chamberlain's Cough-Remedy is advertised as a throat and cough cure by local druggists.
Seneca notes report the Sunday School Convention held at the Baptist church with many delegates and several speakers such as Messrs. JoM Way and A J Deiggers. Officers elected include T Peden Anderson president and W C Gavender treasurer, with multiple department superintendents named. Local visits, marriages, property sales, and community events populate the week, including plans for a district K of P meeting and an upcoming Lyceum lecture by Willie Marvin Williams at the schoolhouse.
Sparse news from Bounty Land dated January 17 notes visits and family moments. Re M. Witwon of Greenville greets his parents, Joe Barron visits Hayley and niece Margie Knox accompanies him home, and several locals plan trips to Atlanta and Anderson. An extensive society row lists guests at Clem son College, Clemson, and Shanklin, with remarks on ongoing church activities, a Sunday school convention in Rock Hill, and the Seneca delegates.
The fragment cites Jim and J. J. Gromer as well known in Seneca with background in town business. It warns about weak threats, advises caution, and promotes Charberiain’s Raul Tromedy at the outset as a preventive measure, listing sellers J W Bell in Walhalla and others.
A bill in the South Carolina Senate and House aims to create the State Board of Tax Assessors to replace the State Board of Equalization. It would appoint four members by the Governor, with terms extending in two year and four year cycles, plus the Comptroller General as an ex officio member. The board would supervise tax laws and property assessments across the state, including inspecting counties and testifying on rent and personal property values. It contemplates expenses near current levels and allows removal by the Governor.
Wire to engineers to begin removal of the Great Gorge in the Ohio River between Louisville and Wolf Creek. Congress appropriated 10000 for the work. Reports say the gorge broke at several points this morning, with softening of the ice along the river. A relief train carrying 1000 pounds of dynamite left Louisville to the scene under U S engineer Capt Lytle and Lt Casey. Local towns fear flooding as repairs may shift the river course.
A fragmentary Alken dispatch cites the county dispensary report ending December 31, 1100 showing profits of $2478.41 over prior year. The piece hints at potential dividends to taxpayers and debates on macadamized yards and taxes, mentioning local advocates and a health tonic advertisement amid the confusion.
Columbia June 18 Special: Debate on splitting Ovondseqat from the Seneca river region nears action. The letter-writer urges practical road funding, convicts for road work, and cautious reform while noting Confederate veteran pension questions and a call for public input to address local grievances.
SH Legisation by Mr. Turkey of Andersin introduces a bill in the Hanke tivo bila relating to Inborera My cotton mill. One provision requires a mill to give a notice before severing employment. The bill proposes a notice in case of discharge and injured workers to receive compensation guidelines.
Estimated government expenses for the Roate year 1910 are 1547 490.16 according to Comptroller General Jones. The report states the state must borrow 450 000 before taxes are available and that if expenditures are not exceeded a 6 mill levy will pay US appropriations leaving an estimated surplus of 20 241.08.
Readers report a severe storm striking New York City causing injuries and extensive flooding. A total rainfall figure surpasses prior events, with authorities estimating widespread street cleanup and substantial costs to remove debris and restore services. Emergency crews work to clear streets as the city assesses damage and plans response.
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