Night Police Officer Shoots Man Outside Mill Village
In Walhalla South Carolina on January 19 1907 Lee Knight 24 was killed by Acting Policeman J L Standley who said Knight threatened him and reached for a pistol Standley fired twice the second bullet killing Knight The inquest returned that Knight died from a pistol shot wound reportedly inflicted by Standley The shooting occurred after Knight had been ejected from a party at Frank Elliots and Standley on duty at Walhalla Mills. Knight's funeral was held at his home with Rev J Yongue and others officiating and he was buried in the Baptist cemetery near Walhalla
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Keight
Walhalls
Je. Standley
Poligeman
Millville Pelicrman
Arch
Reid
Knight
Frank Elliott
Standley
Lee Knight
Walhalla
Millville
RS. Knight
Lillian Koight
Walter Barker
W. F. Chastain
J. ©. Yongue
Rove
Geo
H. Judd
L. M. Lyda
Baptist
Cured of Lung Trouble in Kershaw Man’s Remarkable Recovery
C C Floyd of Kershaw SC says he nearly died of consumption eleven years ago after a long cough and weight loss. He credits Dr. King’s New Discovery for restoring his health after six months of treatment, lifting him from illness to his normal 170 pounds. Thousands are cured yearly with guarantees from druggists. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Floyd
Kershaw
Dr. Ing
Unclaimed Letters Listed for Walhalla Post Office
The Walhalla post office reports unclaimed letters for the week ending January 21, 1907. Names include Phil Madison Isaac Moore and Laer Williams Pe. oas. Recipients must call at the post office. letters are advertised for claim. J.M. Merrick P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
Phil Madison
Isaac Moore
Laer
Williams
Pe. Oas
Sago
J.M. Merrick
P.M
Mann Refuses Vote to Reelect Tillman in South Carolina
Columbia Jan 22 Representative Coke D Mann a Methodist minister refused to vote today to confirm the reelection of United States Senator Benjamin R Tillman. He charged Tillman with a malicious attack on the South Carolina ministry and accused him of improper financial dealings with rebates from liquor interests. The House voted by a large majority to expunge Manns statement from the record.
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Columbia
Coke D. Mann
United States
Tillman
Benjamin R. Tillman
Senate
Ministry of
South Carolina
James A. Hoyt
Mr. Hubbel
Aldo the Sisto
Board of Directors
Rie
Mann
Big Scare as Townville Fears Roaming Beast
Townville residents report sightings of a wild animal or unknown beast at large. Tracks on roads and fields fuel fear. several fear nightly dangers though no fatalities are reported. A shooting incident involving a Black worker wounded in the foot is described with unclear motives.
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Townville
Harry Farmer
Cato Pickens
Bell
Ust
Rural Route No 2 In Danger Of Reduction
A letter to Congressman Wyatt Aiken from January 14 1907 discusses Walhalla South Carolina Rural Route No 2. It notes that daily service may be cut to tri weekly unless patronage increases, urges locals to use and add mail to meet daily service requirements, and requests put forth by J C Edward and Lyon L Garrison to preserve the route. The Acting Fourth Assistant Postmaster General urges patrons to boost mail volume and patronage within months to avoid cutback.
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Wyatt Aiken
Walhall
Aiken
Washington
House of Representatives
J.C. Edward
Lyon L. Garrison
Walhalla
South Carolina
Fatal Accident at Newry Claims Courtenay Worker
J H Garrett an employee of Courtenay Manufacturing Co. died after being crushed beneath a car while moving it near the boiler room at the mill in Newry. Born April 12, 1854, he married Vinette Haynes on January 10, 1884. Interment planned at New Hope cemetery with services there. The family receives community sympathy.
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Seneca Journal
Newry
J. H. Garrett
Courtenay Manufacturing Co
Garrett
Vinette Haynes
New Hope
New Hope Bu
Receiver is Wanted for Hotel Men in North Carolina
The Toxaway Hotel Company, operating near Asheville, faces a federal suit asking bankruptcy and the appointment of a receiver. The company owes about 20000 dollars. The suit concerns a separate corporation from the Toxaway hotel owner, not involved in the case.
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Asheville, N. G
Toxaway
Lake Toxaway
Asheville
Toxaway Company
Rit
Wind storm causes vast shipping losses in Buffalo
A fierce windstorm sweeping Buffalo for sixteen hours has caused 81,600,000 in shipping damage. Five ships run aground in the harbor as authorities seek relief. The storm douses the harbor with debris and disrupts local commerce.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Blue Ridge train hits open switch in Belton incident
The Blue Ridge passenger train left the station yesterday after noon and ran into an open switch near the Belton oil mill. It struck freight cars on the siding and the engine was badly damaged. Engineer Hughes sustained a minor sprain. his fireman was unhurt. One passenger, John Laddox of the city, broke a bone in his right leg. The train returned to Walhalla with only slight delays.
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Blue Ridge
Belton
Walhalla
Anderson Afall
J Spee Ad
Lyceum Attraction in Walhalla Court House
Elliott A. Boyl, noted orator, appears in Walhalla at the Court House next Tuesday night January 20 at 8 30. The lecture The Seen and Unseen promises dramatic eloquence to entertain and benefit every man woman and child. Admission is 600. One night only. Attend and be convinced that he moves strong minds and intellectual women to tears.
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Elliott A. Boyl
Walhalla
Court House
Walalla
Boyl
Walhalls
Church service schedule for Walhalla area
The record lists worship times for Walhalla Baptist and Presbyterian churches led by Rev. Judd and Rev. Brown. Also notes Walhalla Circuit M E Church under Rev. Yongue with prayer meetings, Sunday schools, and union services. Out of town appointments include Richland and other small communities with Sunday and Saturday observances.
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Walhalla Baptist Church
G. I. Judd
Walhalla Presbyterian Church
L. W. Brown
Richland
Walhalla
M. E. Church
J. G, Yongue
Idaya
Union Servi
Millville
Omtown
Zion
Whitmire
Oconee
Bothel
Laurel Springs
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Oconee County
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D. P. Butler
Westminster
T. Collins
Togaloo
W. J. Duckett
Wear Union
J. Davin
Seneca Township
Charlie J. Grant
Center Township
L. H. Galbreath
W. C. Hamilton
Seneca
HM. Hartt
Agener Township
W. J. Hart
Keowee Township
R. L. Nim Seneca
J. A. Robertson
G. Jaynes
R. B. Becknel
Senaos
John A. Perkins
Center Tow
J. Lewis Garrett
Wagener
D. M. Holley
A. P. Hunt
W.S. Hunter
John Lee
Whitewater
Sam Lyles
Tugaloo
D. F. Lumkin
T. M. Lowery
Jesse Lay, Jr
A. I. McLunkin
W. G. Miller
Frank Moore
E. A. Perry
Keowee
Goo
W. Powell
Sonvos
K. Phillips
Weatminster
J.P. Powell
A. L. Rowland
Wagoner Township
Floyd Ridley
W. If.thrift
Pulaski
D.W. Wright
J. B. Whitton
Seneoa
Chamberlain
Dan H
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Setle
Bounty
Bounty Land
J. M. Gillison
McDonald
Bounty Land Shoolhouse
Juno
L. Smith
Bertie Smith
Walker-McElmoyle School
B. B. Bagwell
Sam Dickson
Wm. Bruce
Oakway
Clemson
Mr. Gillison
Ardeat
Gillison
Myrtle. Davis
Magnet
Anderson
Sallie Davis
Atlanta
James Acres
Bertrand Porritt
J. K. Dandy
Hartewell, Ga
Corain
J. W. Hall
Wd. Lanney
Senova
Lyceum
H. Adams
Man’s
SO. CA
Rocus
Walhalla Lutheran Church
St. John’s
H. G. Grossman
Union Bor
Wee Oamm
La.m
Bethel
Bap Bae
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
J. Q. Adams
Yours Truly
J. W. Byrd
J.ow. Beleys
Oly
A. K. Hawkes CO
South
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