Obscure 19th Century Notice on Ads and Schools Reform
The notice discusses charges for obituary notices printed free up to a limit and a cent per word thereafter. It includes a January 27 publication date and references a 50,000 dollar request for state public schools. It critiques district funding, enrollment figures, and education funding in South Carolina while mentioning Representative Mann and statewide school costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob D. Mann
Ocondi
pHing
Julie Sehoolk
Lonat
South Carolina
Iid
Parmeers Club Endorsed For Farm Methods Exchange
A letter urges forming a Farmers Club to promote farm methods exchange and personal experience sharing. The writers seek a meeting to discuss organizing a club and gathering knowledge from farmers nationwide, aiming to improve agricultural practice and practical learning.
Debate Grows Over Trolley Line to Walhalla
Readers discuss the proposed trolley connection from Walhalla to Berner via West Union and Seneca. Support favors high value for local towns, while critics urge careful study of feasibility and timing before construction proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Thompson
Wallalia
Viton
Seneca
Uechitaena
John
Mahl
Walhalla
Berner
Anderson Intelligencer
Selin
Pmhomimen
Valhalla
West Union
Proposed trolley line eyed to spur regional growth
Local leaders urge residents of Seneca and Anderson to back a proposed trolley line arguing it would unlock a rich, fertile area and bring development. They note the city and county lack enterprise and urge mutual support from project backers and citizens to aid the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Anderson
Tver
Pho Pon
Fragmented local prose on menu and entertaining duties
A garbled passage discusses presidential entertaining duties and a lack of service at a gathering. It mentions a host, a menu with vague dishes, and political figures in a muddled storyline. The text references a “president” and names but remains unclear and partially unreadable.
Bride Seeks Vows After Albany Father’s Death
Miss Daisy Holme of Mount Vernon N Y marries Francis M Oliver of London England in a quiet ceremony held Saturday night in Gesie room where her father John G Helme lay asphyxiated at home Wednesday. Coroner’s verdict calls it accidental. The same minister conducted both funeral and nuptials with relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daisy Holme
Mownt Vernon
N. Y
Francis M. Oliver
London
England
John GC. Helme
Two Men Die in Jonesville Wine War Tragedy
Gainesville Jan 24 A tragedy near Jonesville west of Gainesville leaves Massell White and Sapp Watson dead and J R Owens charged with homicide. The dispute over wine led to fatal shots with White interfering and being shot. Owens surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Mia
Jonesville
Sar Massel
White
Sapp Watson
J. R. Owens
Wathon
Mussell White
Owens
Owes
Four Die in Hotel Blaze in Texas City
Fire gutted the Southern Hotel on Bones Street after a gas stove exploded. Mort Worth and others perished or were fatally burned, while several guests were injured as the blaze spread rapidly through the block. Rescue crews found bodies near windows and continued efforts to reach remaining occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Worth
Texas
Bones Street
Train wreck near Dawa leaves two dead and twenty injured
A passenger train, the Ovoxoh express, wrecked west of Cheyenne near Tah niltes at 10 this afternoon. Two people were killed and about twenty were injured, with several in serious condition. Rescue units dispatched to the ditch location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
West Howad
Dawa
Tah Niltes
Here
Vite Destroys De Lamber Plant in Rowenville Fire
A fire destroyed nearly four million feet of Minber at the Vite Destroys de Lamber plant in Rowenville yesterday. The blaze caused about $20,000 in losses. The mill, owned by A. M. & Bhoke, was among the largest in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghangebaly
San
Rowenville
Yeaterday
Wil
Bride Shot by Husband in Dermott Domestic Tragedy
A man shot his wife in Dermott last night, seriously wounding her. Police report a domestic dispute preceded the attack and the assailant is in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avi
Jain
Buck Hunter
Dermott Laat
Tevelyer
Manaree Citizen Dies of Aged Injury After Inquest
The 60 year old Carter died from apoplexy linked to a neck injury first reported years ago. Police found the fracture and suspected foul play, prompting an inquest that had long been anticipated as satisfactory. The notice also promotes prompt printing and beef samples from The Keowwer Courier in Watballa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praige Carter
Mme
Keower
Watballa
Dr. King's New Life Pills Advertising Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the best in the world, asserting superior health benefits and universal appeal for customers seeking a remedy. The claim appears as a period promotional line typical of historical medical pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Oconee Delegation Bills Move Lien Law Again In Senate
Columbia Jan 26 The General Assembly has met two weeks with work and debate shaping the session. Bills address railroad abuses and passenger rates, with Senator Graydon proposing a 21.5 cent rail fare and mileage book issues. Lawmakers study 2,500 reports from state offices, seeking concise summaries, while noting potential impact on farming and credit. the lien law and public records reforms loom as key items in the unfolding legislative agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
General Assembly
South Carolina
Railronda
Graydon
Abbevithe
Tavs
Cis
Ian
Tia Avi
Senate
Itbson
Conta
Ant
Rucker
Anderon
Couet
Elaine
State colleges vs public schools in South Carolina funds
Sees Mothy row Youngs notes a heated comparison of expenditures between state colleges and public schools, urging lawmakers to examine figures on higher education funding versus public school appropriations. The letter cites enrollment, total expenditures, and percentage gaps, highlighting a disparity in support for public schools. The piece also includes unrelated testimonial about Eletric Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
House
Senate
Coke D. Mann
State-wide Prohibition Debate Narrowly Favors Favorable Report
Columbia January 26 A narrow majority on the state wide prohibition committee favored a favorable report on statewide prohibition with J G Richards a doctor W S Utsey C A Smith and Arthur Kiblet among supporters. Opponents included Rod Wade G Paltz and J Derg with several absentees. Governor Anisel appears unlikely to veto statewide prohibition though the final fate remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Louse Dispensary Committee
J. G. Richarda
Utsey
C. A. Smith
Arthur Kiblet
Rod. Wade G. Paltz
J. Derg
Pb, Carwile
C. W. Harris
W.C. Mauldin
Prohibition
Bowman
Legislative actions and elections before the state assembly
The joint houses meet to elect a Chief Justice and an Associate Justice to fill vacancies, with Judge and official elections anticipated next week. Nominee B D Smith is most likely to be United States Senator. Various bills are introduced including repeal of homestead laws, supplementary funds for trial costs, and records copying in Anderson and Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant Thurstay
Siustice
Pope
Ax.sociate
Duelicedra
Jones
Tra Ho Jonen
United States
Frame B. Gary
A. G. Latimer
B.D. Smith
Conrae
Moser, Mann and Sullivan
Anderson and Pickens
Mont
Yppeal
Lnw
J. R. Karle
Sale of Land in Oconee County by Court Master
In Court of Common Pleas in Oconee County South Carolina master will offer for sale to the highest bidder at the courthouse steps in Walhalla on February 1, 1909, the property of Mrs S J Stribling and others. The tract covers about 53 acres, bounded by Mark D Stribling C A Kay and S J Stribling, with survey dated October 28 1905. Terms require half cash and balance in five yearly installments at 6 percent interest, with default rights to resell the property. W C Whith Master for Oconee County sets the sale date and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Mens
Maurstiant
Court House
Walhalla
S.J. Stribling
Wade
May Ree
Sarah Rhee
State of
South Carolina
County of
Oconee
Mark D. Stribling
C. A. Kay
J. Stribing
John V. Stribling
Fair Play
Westminster
P.O
W. C. Whith
Oeden
Westminster Lot For Sale Notice
Notice is given that on Monday February 9 1909 at 11 a m a public auction will be held in front of Walhalla Court House for a certain lot of land in Westminster Town Horry County South Carolina bounded by Church lot 88 by 150 feet. Sale by K T Jaynes agent. January 12 1809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Walhalla Court House
Woestminster
Ovened County
South Garolion
Methodia
Ballenger
Carter
AL Hiley Byw
Dale Tonger
Oxia
K. T
Jaynes
Summons for Relief in South Carolina stockholder action
Court action in Oconee County South Carolina courts with Campbell Courtenay John J Ballens ker Silex N Hughs and Charles P Ballenger as stockholders seeking relief against South Carolina Seuthole Securities Company and multiple defendants including Southern Life Insurance Company Citizens Bank and The Seneca Bank. Notice of guardianship and discharge to obtain final settlement and discharge for estates of Fred and John Riley with administrator Meker. January 6 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louigi Carolina
Odbuco
Court of Common Pleas
Campbell Courtenay
John J. Ballensker
Silex N
A. Smith
Oconee County
South Carolnn
Walhalla Court Hiouge
Teave
Fred
Jontom Riley
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Keowee Courier
Bteck, Shelok & Schroder
Aecomumiay
Walnalla
Mibu
Unis
Orgaiziig
Farnens Club
Ras A
Te Maemer
Care- Hoa
Newman
So Praellen
Howe
Daria
Esporionen
Jen
Crete
Newmin
Biane
Petee
Char Jonton
Pather
Wiionan
Hotel Tire
Wenty
Vite
de Lamber
Neck Heeken
HOURE
Senagetationn
S.C. Windewralty
ROMA
Citadel
S.C. Mead
C. Ueno
Clemeant Winthrop
College
Noremal School
PPC
Pareentace
Mwill
Ansel
Anisel
Strouse & Drothere
Daltimore
Strouse & Brothers
C. W. Pitchford
Neous
Shen
Krippendorff-Dittman
Moss & Ansel
County OF Oconee
CR. D. Burna, Co
Ducombur
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