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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
8
The notice explains that obituary notices and tributes up to one hundred words are printed free of charge. Any longer notices require payment at one cent per word and additional charges may apply for inscriptions.
Chariton M. Jones of Newberry South Carolina, born 183? died 1909, served in the state legislature and as Ways and Means chair, led Lancaster county political committees, married Rebecca H. Wise, and held roles in the Constitutional Convention of 1895. The notice notes his legal career, editorial stint, and public service lineage. It also includes an advertisement for Foley’s Kidney Remedy.
A January Parm Journal excerpt warns orchard keepers about pests harming trees. Advice covers wrapping trunks with wood veneer or laths to deter mice and rabbits, removing mummied fruits to prevent spread of fungus, and cautions about paints or washes whose effectiveness is uncertain. It notes some remedies require reapplication after rain and emphasizes practical, non lethal methods.
An old newspaper ad touts Noah's Liniment as a reliable remedy for external and internal pains. It claims no alcohol or poisonous drugs, offers a money back guarantee, and advertises mail order if dealers won’t supply a bottle.
A Waltoosa resident, J R Hughs, a veteran locomotive engineer, reports persistent back and kidney aches eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises their effect, noting rapid relief after trying the remedy via local drug stores. Foster Milburn Co. of Thru, New York lists Walfort State as sole agents.
A Virginia case chronicles a man who believed himself white yet lived with a black wife Sophy Jones after marrying a negress. Indictments for interracial marriage led to the union being declared null and void and both sentenced to the penitentiary, with a possible gubernatorial pardon if they end all marital relations.
A Palm Journal inspired poultry column discusses feeding hens, housing, roosts, crate setup, and nutrition including protein sources and seasonal balancing. In Norfolk, Va., Jan 18, a couple, Schnyler C. Carskadon and wife, died at home by a prearranged double suicide with a revolver, the scene described as a likely agreed death.
A dispatch from Asheville North Carolina reports Mrs George W Vanderbilt revived hand weaving in the mountains. The Biltmore Estate Industries train and employ older women to produce homespun textiles rivaling imported cloth in quality at lower prices. The revival aims to sustain a historic craft and support local labor while introducing the wares to Washington and New York. Household looms, native dyes, and wool work back a tradition and a forthcoming market.
Rev BG MeDoniid a prominent minister and large landowner in Promitive Hoplist Church was shot and killed Sunday by his nephew Wot Mee Donald. They were alone in the elder McDonald’s study when the shots rang out. Mrs McDonald found her husband dying. The nephew surrendered to the sheriff claiming he killed his uncle to save himself. The tragedy shocked the county.
Secretary Garfield reports alleged land frauds totaling about 110 million dollars in western states. He seeks a further 5900000 appropriation to reach 1 million for recovery, citing over 2000 cases and pending investigations in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. Included is a patient testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Washington January 18 The Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the Texas courts decree fining Watera-Perce Oil Company of St. Louis 1 023 900 and ousting it from Texas for violating the state anti trust law.
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