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Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

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Obituary of Thomas Rayford Harrly at Fair Play

Thomas Rayford Harrly died at Fair Play on January 16 1884 age 60s. He was married to Margaret Elisabeth Lee and survived by four sons and four brothers and three sisters. A devoted Christian and church member, he was remembered as gentle, helpful, and faithful. Funeral services were led by Rev T C Ligon and Rev Roy McGaine. he lies buried in the new Presbyterian cemetery with many relatives and friends attending despite bad weather.

Jon Thomas Rayford Nancy GC Tarerig Belwnary Misa Margaret Elisabeth Lee Suvivor Clinton L Citadel D. H. Harris Anderson Leon Rayford Fair Play Lvcklol Portman A. C. Hudgens T. C. Ligon Ligon Life Tumeble Kentle Attiet Christan Buch Thomas Rayford Harela T. ©. Ligon Roy McGain Townville Mathe Mane O Metance J. S. Lee Ani Birmingham Ala Bezekiel Harris Alberton Gay Mr Mid Mra GC. Hudgens Mis Sie Bailey Portya Mise Kitto Seneca J. G. Graham Pasetor The Baptist Church James Wooten Mra Te. Wooten

Nutles Union Plans January Meeting Adress

Members of Tokeona Farmers' Union are summoned to attend the next regular meeting on Saturday January 23, 1909. An important business item will be discussed. President J B Tompking and secretary A Richardson are noted.

Tokeona Farmers Pransecome J.B. Tompking A. Richardson Bae.Trons

Recovery Time After Ankle Injury Advised Care

A brief health note suggests that a sprained ankle during hobble or early return may take two to three weeks to regain function and two to three months to fully recover. It claims Chamberlain's Liniment speeds healing, potentially under a week and often within four days, with local sale by J. W. Bell in Walhalla and Tolaney in Seneca.

Chamberlain J. W. Bell Walhalla Wy Tolanney Seneca

Nature Study in Common Schools Promoted

Editorial urges teaching agriculture as an applied science in common schools with graded simple entechums and visuals. Advocates summer sessions for teachers to introduce germination, plant classification, and propagation, aiming to spark sustained interest in nature study. A brief local anecdote follows about Lenox’s near choking incident, highlighting the value of practical remedies.

Keowee Courier South Caroline Unie Mey St Hary Almple

Card of Thanks From Mrs T Ry Harrie Beamily

The family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. May God bless you all in our prayers. Signed by Mrs. T. Ry Harrie Beamily. Pair Fale Piny. 3 Sant, 18,1

Keowep Courter Inka T. Ry Harrie Fale Piny Sant

Westminister News Items Spotlight Local Socials And Obituary

Snews from Westminster reports Fay Breele and local social events. Mrs Jon P Keene entertained young friends at tea with a quiz game and prizes. A lengthy obituary notes Joseph G Steele of Deer Lodge Montana detailing his mining life and family ties. Local notices describe informal gatherings on College Street with Vera Ring visiting relatives.

A. J. Goseatt Weathinater Jai Jon P. Keene Hrrett Zimmerman Mrs Mary Reeder Pickens Trand Westminster Capt. Steele Montana Ufe Joseph G. Ste Telefe Hife al Colorado Stovle South Carolina California Gulek Leadyite Fey Bannack Alder Gileh Tever Vighantes Joseph Steele Bekis Helena Tle Nagher Ute Deer Lodge Mikeen Sarah B Annie M. Anderson College Street Vera A. Ring Anederson Lacile Aonerman Marge Stribling Mary Reader Liey Cobb Mesara H. Rutledge Zimmerman Francis Sheldon Samuel Reeder Oscar W. Pitts W. A. Harrison Violeta Vlc Reeder Miss Prince Wil Tlayrsson Misia Anderson Steibine

A Good Proposition for a Walhalla Seneca Trolley

A letter from A W Thompson of Sonora, dated January 19, 1909, argues for building a Walhalla to Seneca trolley line. He proposes local officials appoint two men from each town to pursue the plan, notes cheaper construction with minimal grading and bridges, and mentions potential land value increases and dairy business benefits. He urges regional cooperation, cites nearby farms and shared interests, and signs as Editor Cowrier.

Benece Court House Walhalla Mion Senece Jain Seneca Hla Stark Capt. Perritt Atlanta Chie Hee Hee Aow Thompson Sonora

Seneca Railroad Talks and Local News Notes

A late afternoon meeting of railroad officials, Railroad Commissioners, and Westminster delegates in Seneca discussed a new depot and potential Bell train service making Seneca a terminal. Plans are in progress but no date was set. Nearby updates note a trolley proposal to Walhalla, social events, and visits from regional residents and business reps, including Geo W. Morgan and Cortright Roofing.

Seneca, Ann Railroad Commissioners Vltvens Westminster Palla Weatminster Seneca Atlant Th. M. Lowery Nashville Clyde Holger Beneca Mr. Folger Gite Atnison Chattanooes OC. Holger Dowsing Seahorn Katy McClanahan Henry Verner Oavid McClanahan Westminatey A. Zimmerman W. PB. Anerson Junio Carter Biri Wing Stonecypher T. E. Dickson Mita Inox Ted Dickaen Columbia T. B. Jones Anderson Walhilla Seneca Dancing Club Misa Wille Cherry Athens David Thompson Occa Ion Geo. W. Morgan Southern Corteight Metal Roofing Company Philadelphia Vialad Senoon Benen Hardware Company Cortright Postel Witueat Me Learher W. A. Witnell W. Stiihling Mise Mary Cherry Spartanburg Groove Wits Sitton M. V

Tortured Qu a Horse and Bucklen’s Salve Promises

A fragmentary notice describes a horse torture testimonial by L. Napier of Rug-Jese Ky and a Bucklen’s Salve claim. It also mentions local moves and greetings from Fair Play and Keoween residents, with neighbors welcoming new fronts to dwellings and farm moves near Mall Gi.

Napier Rug- Jese Bucklen Fall Crook Jon Fentley Mall Wiehod

Seeley Family Murders Linked to Financial Worries

Attorney Seeley and his wife and daughter were found slain in their Seattle home. Police say the three were killed by blunt instruments, with Seeley possibly chloroformed before drowning in a bath. A black cat remained on the premises. No valuables taken. doors and windows secured. Seeley, 55, had moved from Missouri two years earlier and practiced law. His son and other relatives could not be reached.

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Indicted Citizen Josh Ashley in peonage case in South Carolina

Federal grand jury in Columbia indicts Joshua W. Ashley a prominent Anderson planter with twenty counts for peonage and involuntary servitude on his farm. Charges allege Black laborers owed debts forced to work, including Louie McGaha and John McGann, with witnesses Magistrate D. Kt. Greer and Officer Frank P. Roline. Legislative status and arrest prospects tied to state session adjournment.

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