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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
2
A Greenville reader transmits a brief sketch of the Sloan family history, tracing early patriots in the Carolinas and noting descendants. The writer suggests publishing the piece in The Courier to satisfy D. A. HK inquiries and provide readable patriot lineage for subscribers.
Obscure 18th century memoir details Capt. David Sloan born in County Down Ireland who emigrated to North Carolina in 1763, served as a Revolutionary War captain, and settled along Seneca River near Anderson Court House. It chronicles his marriage to Susan Major, their 12 children, and long oblique obituary notes, with genealogical ties to trimmier, Stritling, Lipton, and Warley lineages. The piece preserves family lore, land names, and church ties from Anderson and Abbeville regions.
In Viterbo Italy the camorra trial erupts as Capt. Pubroni and Lawyer Livy clash causing chaos. Carbineers eject Alfano and Abatemagelo after threats, president adjourns, and Livy accuses the witness of hypocrisy while others abandon the room.
July reports from Columbia state officials indicate free distribution of anti lyphoid bacteria to physicians for immunity against typhoid. Florida led early efforts while other states await readiness. details include state health board actions and lab facilities for production and supply within weeks.
KM Stewart of Chicago reports relief from hay fever after using Moses’s Money and Tar Compound. The note says many sufferers who are sensitive to spring will be glad to benefit from Stewart’s experience, mentioning towns like Valhalla and Seneca.
A horse drawing a buggy on the Westminster to Long Creek road was killed when a filling vehicle struck it on Tuesday the 18th near Chauga creek. R J Vinson and family were in the buggy but escaped unharmed. The community hosts meetings at Unity church this week led by several ministers and lay leaders, with Rev S B Stephieng set to preach on the Mth Sunday in July.
A patient from Texas reports recovery from kidney and bladder troubles after taking Moloy's Kidney Remedy. The testimonial mentions long illness and confinement in bed, and urges readers to ask for the product at Burton's Pharmacy in Walhalla.
Governor Mease refused a chautauqua lecture engagement offered at 150 dollars per night for Sinfay Lectures and less for other evenings. He cited being too busy to undertake such a tour.
Ola Thaxton, a Raleigh teen who vanished from home six months ago, was found in a pickle vat at a Richmond medical college. Authorities note she died after a week of illness linked to pneumonia and arrest as a vagrant, with Robert Riley named in the case and bail set at $400.
Anson combination strong in Chicago claims a nationwide arson trust with headquarters in Kansas City and operatives in many cities. J Doyle, state fire marshal, denounces the gang as a major threat to public safety and insurance, citing confirmed convictions and broad reach from Bloomington to New York. He urges stronger fire protection measures and notes staggering losses nationwide and in Chicago.
A county Sunday school appeal asks all schools to collect five cents from each pupil to fund Migs Shelor's monument on the first Sunday in August. Messages urge participation, noting volunteers from Clemson and Westminster, with funds sent by check or postal order. The letter stresses helping those aged and young, and prompts local churches to forward donations.
About five weeks remain to cast votes in the Up ton Piano Content contest at C. W. Pitche fard's Walballi store. Interest remains high and voting evidence shows energy expanding. record of votes compiled up to July 19 outlines progress.
A Del Hudson passenger train struck a car at a crossing north of Granville near Riveeville. The car driven by Ostrander from Ramstown, Mass, stalled on the tracks after the driver shifted seats to cross. Several people were killed and an unknown number seriously injured.
Local farmer reports earthworms invading fields near Little Rock Arkansas after recent storms. He says the pests arrived from the west in battle formation last Sunday and caused damage in peat-rich areas, with prior years seeing similar invasions and a plan being suggested to counter them.
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