24 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
1
The notice states Li poraona owes James Bates wine owed to the Co. Oakway and must be collected promptly. Dated January 10, 1900, the document lists L. In Jarrard of Oakway as the client and emphasizes immediate collection action.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting for February 20 1906 at 10 am at The Citizens Bank Seneca Ohio to vote on a plan to split capital stock into common and preferred shares with accumulative dividends and conversion terms. A second meeting is set for February 26 1906 at The Citizens Bank Songs South Carolina to approve issuing the preferred stock.
Greenville January 20 Ollie Smith fourteen fell into a steaming mash vat. He was carried from the coal yard by a bystander and pulled from the boil. His clothing and skin, burned and lacerated, were stripped away as he sought relief in a cool stream. Doctors fear he will not recover.
Comptroller Jones releases data on average taxable land value per acre across counties for comparison with county land selling prices. The report aims to benchmark valuations against sales, with notes on other valuation measures. Electric Bitters advertised as malaria remedy with testimonials.
The piece endorses Ernest Cochran of Anderson for U S District Attorney for South Carolina, praising his education, integrity, and experience, and predicting broad support across the state. It notes a preference for a Democratic choice but endorses Cochran as a capable appointee. It also includes an anecdotal consumer note about Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin ailments.
Washington January 23 The house committee on military affairs approved a favorable report on the bill providing 200 000 dollars to mark graves of Confederate soldiers buried in Northern prisons and hospitals during the Civil War. About 24000 such graves are believed to exist in Northern states.
In Columbia January 23 Senator Earle notes dispensary profits went to the school fund, correcting earlier claims. He lists bills urgent or pending, including expanding dispensary investigation powers, railroad depot authority, and school trustee appointment timing. He cites two code-change bills on damages and property takings, likely to pass, and a salary bill for circuit court stenographers facing possible opposition.
Mary J Nave president of the South Carolina Woman's Rural School Improvement Association calls Oconee women to form a county group. They aim to beautify grounds, start libraries, aid teachers, and improve educational opportunities with pledges and local organizing meetings at the Walhalla Court House.
Buckwheat Cakes are delicious and wholesome a perfect cold weather breakfast food. Made in the morning no yeast no getting over night never sour never cause indigestion. To make a perfect buckwheat bake and a thousand other dainty dishes see the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook mailed free to any address. Royal Baking Powder Co New York.
The South Carolina county board resolves to rescind a five mill past debt levy and adopt an eight mill levy for current expenses to pay for roads bridges and ordinary county costs. It notes estimated bridge costs at Max Wall’s place and the Changi river iron bridge, with remaining unbudgeted items. Two deaths in Greenville from train incidents reported.
Westminster report notes the death of John Vandiver after a railroad wreck in Bellmont and mentions Lula Martin Vandiver as his widow with children. It lists visitors Elwood from High Point and Vandiver from Lavonia, plus remarks on Dr J D Chapman’s lecture and Pastor Harmon’s preaching. Also covers illness of Capt Parker, school events, a new library fundraiser, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Poore, and local gossip including Mabel Wham and Leland Marett in town.
A. S. Whitner, 18, was killed when a shotgun discharged accidentally while he and companions were in Duncanth pasture. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon as they explored the area, striking Whitner in the head. Prior to that, readers were advised about Chamberslain’s Cough Remedy for grip and related ailments.
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