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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
6
The Keowee Courier outlines its advertising rates and obituary policy. Personal notices up to one hundred words are printed free, with longer tributes charged at one cent per word. Subscriptions are one dollar per year, with cash payment required on manuscript.
In Oakway July 2 AJ Haley argues salaries for county officers, especially the Clerk of Court, should be reduced from three thousand dollars annually. He contends the last Legislature raised pay unnecessarily, suggesting auditors and treasurers be paid based on work, property values, and revenue. Haley warns against farming out the Clerk's office and urges a careful, constitutional reconsideration by a land jury and possibly a delegation to Columbia to craft fair laws.
Anderson Mail reports C. O. Burris was gored by a bull this morning four times. The animal pierced Burris’ arm jaw leg and back with its horn. A doctor may examine Burris this afternoon to assess the injuries and his friends hope for a quick recovery.
In Hanceville Ali July 2 H. Dy Putnam, a prominent citizen, was fatally shot by Marshal John Hale and Coday Holland during a staged arrest. Holland had a warrant for Putnam's arrest. Putnam reportedly drew a knife despite attempts to arrest him. He was killed as the officers fired. Holland had been jailed.
County Chairman J W Shelor announces the appointment of managers of the primary elections for August 5 and September 8 1908 across numerous districts including Belmont Clem Wilbanks Bethlehem R M Cheek and J B Orr. Readers should notify if unable to serve. testimony for Foley's Kidney Cure is also noted.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a boy who forgot his prepared piece and spoke a jumble of lines and phrases from various sources. The passage blends literary allusions with promotional copy for a medical book offering a purported night cure and antiseptic suppositories.
An old advertisement claims uric acid in blood harms kidneys and that Doan's Kidney Pills cure the kidneys and remove uric acid. A testimonial from Mrs. J R Cobb of Walhalla SC cites relief from inflammatory rheumatism and swollen joints after using the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is named as US sole agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
In Waycross Georgia a mob of about a thousand hanged Walter Wilkins and Albert Baker after seizing them from Ware County jails while en route to Jesup. The men were accused in the assault on Wiley Wainwright’s ten year old daughter, with the girl later dying from injuries. A violent crowd fired into the bodies, dispersing only after the act.
A Texas and Pacific passenger train derailed after leaving Paso yesterday afternoon, plunging into a washout near Baracho, 130 miles away. The engineer, fireman, and several passengers are missing and feared dead. The item also notes Health Coffee marketed by Dr Shoop as a coffee substitute.
Clifford Touart, a member of a prominent Gulf Coast family, shot his wife at Bagdad Florida late today. The couple reportedly quarreled over a planned visit to Pensacola and Touart allegedly shot her three times. Friends say he is insane.
A historical notice announces a new remedy by Dr. King claimed to ease coughing and promote quick relief. The claim centers on a supposed cure in a patent or medical product marketed locally.
Broadly chronicled profile of George W. Vanderbilt at Biltmore North Carolina. It details the vast estate from mountain development to farming stock, dairy records, poultry operations, and a large workforce. The article highlights precision farming, record keeping for Jersey cattle and hens, and the scale of production. In nearby Spartanburg a 94-year-old man Solomon Ballard dies, leaving a massive clan count.
The Beaverdam Association Women plan a July 10 gathering at Fair Play with full attendance. Program includes devotions by Mrs. Breazeale and Mrs. Kay, papers on missionary work, a talk on life in Persia, USA work, Sunbeam Bands, and discussions led by multiple members plus a dinner on the grounds.
Examinations for Clemson Agricultural College scholarships will take place at the County Court House on Friday July 3 at 9 am. Applicants must obtain proper forms from the County Superintendent of Education. Non scholarship applicants seeking admission will also take entrance exams on July 3. Scholarships are valued at $100 with free tuition. The next session opens September 1908. For catalogs see P. H. Mell, President, Clemson College.
The Books of Registration will be open at the Court House on July 1 1908 and continue daily except Sundays through July and August for re enrollment and registration of voters of Oconee county. The board will also visit townships in September to enroll veterans every ten years from 1898 and to establish two new precincts.
The City Market in Valhalla advertises a wide range of fresh groceries from beef to eggs and preserves with delivery, clean premises, and cold drinks. It also notes they buy dry and green hides, pay high prices for good beef cattle, and seek fryings chickens, inviting producers to call with produce.
In the Court of Common Pleas Walhalla SC 1908 heirs at law of Leck Reid and Lina Williams by guardian ad litem sue B A Bentley as administrator and his bondsmen United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for relief. Defendants must answer within twenty days of service or the plaintiffs will seek Court relief. Dated June 16 1908 Walhalla Robt A Thompson plaintiffs' attorney.
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