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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
6
Reading from Walhalla July 14 1909 local columns praise Oconee County citizenship and celebrate the twelve jurors who helped convict the Palmers and Helehers in a March case. The paper also discusses Clemson College governance urging clear authority between the president and trustees and awaiting Dr Mell's resignation decision with August board session ahead.
The president of Chom von Agricultural Gallegs tendered his resignation to the board of trustees. the notice states the resignation takes effect on September. The document appears in a formal transfer of leadership at the institution.
A local weekly reprints testimony from the State versus Cleo and DeWitt Van Diver, charged with the murder of Mann Phillips in December 1908. The article urges readers, especially Oconee youth, to study evidence highlighting intoxicants' dangers and the chain of events leading to Phillips’ death and Vandiver’s likelihood of a long sentence, while noting possible contributions by others in the incident.
An excerpted reader letter alleges embezzlement involving a Wweal Episcopal vestryman Dante Alomerhian and criticizes church hypocrisy. The piece notes broad discontent among parishioners who blame hypocrites within the church for public scorn and questions the need for pardons amid ongoing accusations.
Aubeville July 10 After a brief illness Dr J Lowsrie Wilson DL D pastor of the Prariesman church died at 4 30 this morning He was born in 1838 on the banks of the Ganges and served as a Confederate officer He studied at Presbyterian Seminary in Columbia after the war he led Hotheld and later Abbeville churches He was a longtime bachelor and is survived by two brothers Rev Luther Wilton and Rev Joseph W Hutton The Presbyterian session will conduct funeral services in Long Cane cemetery tomorrow at 11 o clock
Dewey a well known Agnewville Va merchant reported a cholera infantum cure using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The product is described as effective in bowel complaints in children and easy to take when prepared with water, sold by Dr J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunnoy Seneen.
Ensign H K Alken of the Navy died aboard the armored cruiser North Carolina at Naples from injuries after a coal gas explosion. Born in New Orleans in 1884, he entered naval service in 1902. Peter Mullan of Brooklyn was injured, reportedly losing both eyes. Ensign Alken was a cousin of SongreKsMAN Aiken of this district.
Notice of special election to levy an extra two mill tax for school purposes in Return District No 4 Oconee County South Carolina on July 24 1909. Voters will mark YE S or NO on the ballot. Election per county board order with bids for bridge work and district notices following.
A Master for Oconee County offers the Edwards vs Edwards case land sale in Walhalla on Monday August 2 1909. The property fronts Spring street and measures about one half acre tied to plots 77 and 79 in the town plan, with cash sale terms and failure to meet conditions risking resale. Includes a late 19th century description and references to surrounding parcels and a local Methodist church lot. Also note a separate ad seeking second hand bag and burlap materials.
An ordinance prohibiting cruelty to dumb animals within Walhalla limits, banning driving or riding maimed animals, forbidding beating or harsh handling, and setting fines from five to one hundred dollars or imprisonment up to thirty days. It becomes effective upon publication, as ratified July 7, 1909, by Mayor A Stege and City officials.
Notice declares a school election in Crawford District No 74 on July 10 1909 to decide withdrawing Center High School District No 1. Voters will choose Yes to support continuing or No to oppose the high school. Names listed include Wiggins John Crawford and others.
A salesman from Walhalla advertises bargain wagons and farm gear, claiming lower prices on no-Horsa and One-Norae wagons. The note markets Marneks saddles and other items, promises a free high value item with purchases, and lists a 47 acre farm near Eichland with terms available.
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