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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
4
Personal obituary tribute under a hundred words printed free. longer tributes charged at one cent per word. Advertising of a personal character or notices charged accordingly.
Prof J E Newman of Clemson College has published Southern Gardener's Practical Manual over 200 pages. Offered in a subscription package with The Courier for 1.75, including a one year subscription and the manual postpaid. Also notes on upcoming speeches by Senator Tillman and local officials about politics and airship plans.
The article reports the Democratic county campaign opening at Long Creek with candidates pledging to support nominees and avoid liquor to influence votes. Speakers include CR. D. Burns and Rev. D. F. Carter, praising moral standards, and candidate Lion, FE. &, Verner discusses qualifications and opposition to the dispensary law amid a large crowd of Pulvark township citizens.
The article reports a campaign meeting at Long Creek with speakers Verner Main and Wm. M. Brown outlining positions on education, liquor laws, and Confederate veteran support. It notes local candidate lists for probate judge, county superintendent, treasurer, auditor, supervisor, and commissioners, plus hospitality and follow-up events at Double Springs and Tamassee.
A garbled column records visits by Moray of Greenville and Moody from Pa to buy property, plans to move to Salem, and various social calls. It mentions a large dwelling contract, church meetings led by Rev. David Ramey, and residents from Walhalla to Pickens and Toccos. A Salem school opens July 30, and Electric Bitters are recommended for common health issues.
Local column reports heavy freshets damaged lowland corn after rains since the 12th. Atha Meeks of Honea Path wed Wm. Galloway of the area. Obituaries note William Perry of Six-Mile. Rev. C L Craig to teach Little River district. school to open Sept 8. Various local trips, protracted meetings, and farm notes follow. A lightnin g strike damaged a Camerdown Cotton Warehouse. E F Copeland killed at card table. state press meeting adjourned. Abbaville offers funds for denominational high school.
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