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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
5
The record shows temperatures and rainfall at the U. S. Station near Walhalla for the week ending July 7th, compiled by observer Laura Isbell. It details daily highs and lows, precipitation totals, and notes variations across the period.
Latest Paris news claims a diamond cure for consumption is found, urging drs and a tonic by W. T. McGee of Vanleer Tennessee. A testimonial touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds with instant relief and permanent cure, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with a bottle guaranteed free if not cured.
The petition for an election on the question of Dispensary or no Dispensary will be found at the Clerk of Court office. All registered Walhalla precinct voters willing for the question to go before the people are asked to sign. Election petitioned for August 30th or as soon thereafter as convenient.
Week ending July 8 1905 lists unclaimed letters including Miss Mary Acan EF Gant A Gaines Robert Reynolds A N West Those seeking these items should claim they are advertised J M Merrick P M B
A column notes a 1905 law change requiring postage for county official correspondence. It also lists new officers for Oconee Lodge No. 54 I O O F and records the death of Adaline Grogan of Walhalla, born 1828, wife of Hiram Grogan, with funeral details and eulogies by Rev. Jonas.
Public notice from J. S. Culley, Superintendent of Education, reporting total county enrollment of 5,08 with 4,440 white and 1,100 Negro students. Warns trustees to file annual reports by June 30 and to issue commissions. Includes a sales line for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mountain Union singing conven tion will meet with Mountain Grove church Friday Saturday and Sunday July 21 22 and 28. All churches are requested to send delegates. R J Vennon President.
The Oakway picnic went well with a large crowd and plans for another picnic on August 4. Residents and visitors including Mrs. J. M. McGuire, Miss Jodie Haley, Mrs. Lucy Carlton, and several others are noted among attending or visiting Oakway. The Oakway boys and girls will entertain Friday night July 21 at 8 30 with a program. Admission 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The Annual Singing Convention will be held at Newry Baptist church on the first Saturday and Sunday in August with officers to be elected.
Notes from Newry recount a patriotic Fourth with national pride amid past strife. Local items praise Grand Lodge officers, discuss repairs to three bridges near Newry, and feature social notes on residents, industrial employees, and Walhalla’s court-improvement prospects.
A Kentucky man from Concord, B F Leek, recounts years of facial pain and a supposed cure with Buollona Aerator Salvo at drug stores for 250. Nearby, eight men were blown to pieces and two injured by a premature rock powder blast during Pennsylvania railroad improvements near New Cumberland at 7:30 am Sunday, tying to a May 11 wreck that killed 28. Also a cold cure advert notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 250 price and W Grove’s signature on each box.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held Friday July 7 2005 the members passed upon a list of claims including numerous coded amounts and totals. Supervisor IOBSON signed the record.
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