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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
4
The Keowee Courier outlines its policy on personal communications and obituaries. Personal notices are charged beyond one hundred words, at one cent per word, with cash accompanying manuscripts. Pricing and publication rules are stated by Steck, Shelor and Schroder.
The county 1908 campaign begins with a July 4 meeting at Huntecutt's Bridge and a Newry gathering. The publisher urges fair play, equal opportunity, and avoidance of mudslinging, calling for a high level of discourse and no personal attacks.
The Courier rejects letters urging support for specific candidates and urges voters to select the most capable, honest and sober men for county offices. It says the election is citizens hiring for public service and warns against advocacy or disparagement, promising no political agenda or “axe to grind.”
The obituary notes the death of Grover Cleveland at his Princeton New Jersey residence last Wednesday. It highlights his rise from modest beginnings to sheriff of a Michigan county mayor of Duffalo governor of New York and finally President of the United States. The piece emphasizes his steadfast public service and enduring influence on the nation.
The deceased served two terms with marked fidelity to the people. He faced grave crises, resisted financier opposition, and steered the nation from panic to prosperity. Though human with faults, his leadership, diplomacy, and enduring counsel left a lasting impact on the country.
Campaign state officers tour Sumter Manning Monk's Corner Georgetown Kingstree Walhalla Camden Winnsboro Chester Yorkville Gaffney Spartanburg Union Valhalla dates July August 9 11 21 recapped. Taft rested in Washington last Saturday as pundits predict a rough path to November. North Carolina seeks Kitchin for governor. South Carolina households face a kitchen crisis as cooks prove elusive. Teachers at the summer school have returned home after two weeks. locals hope for a cordial welcome to all in Walhalla.
J Paul Stribling's letter discusses state statutes on county officers keeping itemized accounts of money received, urging strict compliance. He notes queries from C G Jaynes, calls on the grand jury to examine Clerk of Court payments, and references upcoming court convening to report findings.
Richland readers weigh views on clerk of court pay and fee office structure. Citizens J Paul Stribling and J J Ballenger argue for careful review, seeking savings for taxpayers while preserving competent service.
J. W. Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve noting it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns and wounds. He claims it is the best salve the world affords and recommends it for general use. Available at drug stores for 25 cents.
A local agent announces the sale of 100 buggies from the High Point Bugsy Co with sole agency for Oconee county. He claims factory direct pricing, easy credit, and a complete line including harnesses wagons horses and mules, inviting customers to inspect the stock.
The Books of Registration will be open at the Court House on July 1 1908 and continue daily through July and August for re enrollment and registration of Oconee county voters Sundays excepted. The board will inspect township dates in September to form two new precincts. Enrollment required every ten years from 1898. W T Grubbs chairman June 24 1908.
Notices announce July examinations for Clemson Agricultural College scholarships and admission tests at the County Court House. Scholarships cover tuition. room and board at dormitory. total value around 190. A July 7 bridge-bid invites bids with plans available in Walhalla. June 10, 1908 imprint lists officials and supervisors.
Summons and notice of creditors in the Estate of Leck Red and J. S. Vandiver. Plaintiffs Rena Reid et al. vs A. Bentley and bondsmen United States Fidelity. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service or risk court relief. Admin M. Walker of Westminster advertises debtors and creditors must file claims within legal period.
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