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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
5
Westminster defeated Walhalla 8 to 1 as Savk Windhy paced hitters and Smith hurled strong ball. Walhalla showed early life with two innings of scoreless play before Westminster surged, matching a sharp defense with ten strikeouts.
At the Court House on the 17th plans to consolidate the county fair and farmers meeting at Wallila on the 28th. Clanton College will bring stock and agriculture teaching. The event aims to rally towns and country to discuss progress, stock subscriptions, and practical farming steps.
Union meeting of Beaverdam Association's Orat division held at Poplar Springs Church on Saturday and Sunday July 29 and 30. Delegates to report on church vitality and welfare, with queries on religious development, material welfare, giving, and church unity. Missionary sermon at 11 oclock by Rev Lyda, Sunday session by committee. Medal notes and travel tips included.
The Federation of Women’s Clubs domestic science department presents a Clemson Winthrop car event in Walhalla on Tuesday August 1 featuring Mira Hyde’s cooling and modern household appliances. Prizes include Marion Harland’s Cannon Sense Cook Book and china, silverware, and sewing items. Contestants aged seven to thirteen may enter selections by 9 a m. Articles need only partial submission. no items will be returned.
The community of Valhalla mourns Mrs. Margie Antoinette Robertson Grubbs, wife of Sam J. Grubbs, who died at 10:30 am Saturday at the Grant home near Townville. Born August 16, 1877, she was 47. She was a Townville Methodist member and mother of five. Funeral was Sunday at 11 o'clock in Townville Methodist Church. Burial in Townville Cemetery. Survived by ten siblings and numerous relatives across Anderson and Pickens counties. Her loss is deeply felt by husband and children. Continuous care advised for loved ones and healing for the bereaved.
Westminster hosts surviving Orr's Regiment members from Walhalla arriving by auto. Veterans, civic leaders, and a Newry Brass band provided a welcome as city teams prep for upcoming games and visitors. Obituaries report Mrs. Texana Marett's death after illness, with funeral details. Nearby items note business moves, births, and local notices.
In Oconee County South Carolina J A Smith senior judge of probate cites all heirs and creditors to appear at the Court of Probate in Walhalla on August 8 1901 at 11 oclock to show cause why Lloyd B Watson may not be granted Letters of Administration for the estate and effects of Theodosia B Watson. Published July 26 and August 2 1901 in The Keowee Courier and at the courthouse door.
The Oconee County Singing Convention will meet at Return Baptist Church on the Mia Saturday and Sunday in August. Please bring your sane books and well-filed bankers. Come all who love mule and have a good time, J P Morton.
Comer Georgia reports a local tragedy as James 1 Comer, a well known man with five children and two brothers in the area, shot himself through the heart at noon with a shotgun. He had lived in Comer since the town was named and left behind one son in Houston Texas.
Atlanta police raided a Madison Avenue hotel and detained Rev Wey Padgett and Miss Gerrie Stockton, both Greenville residents, while Newton and Miss Tessie Moore are sought. Padgett claims he acted as the girl’s protector after she left her mother, denying wrongdoing.
Rev B L Padgett was held on a 1000 bond for moral conduct and kidnapping. His 18 year old companion Corrie Stockton to remain at the police station. A telegram from her father wsKley requested detention. A crowd gathered as Thornburg testified Padgett had prior legal trouble with the girl's family in North Carolina. Both defendants denied the charges in court.
Fragmentary remarks reveal tensions as Padgett vows to pursue the case to the end. A telegram hints at alleged misconduct and possible kidnap concerns, while questions remain about consent and the trial’s impact on Mr Blackton.
A Lincoln Nebraska girl writes of long standing constipation and stomach trouble before using Chamber-Jaii'y Atarach and Liver Tablets. She reports improvement in three days and says she feels much better, declaring herself the proudest girl in Lincoln to have found the medicine. For sale by all dealers.
A brief card expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of the writer's wife and child. The message notes sincere appreciation for support and blessings extended in that time of bereavement.
The McClair family thanks Valhalla friends for kind gestures and sincere sympathy after a recent bereavement. They appreciate the acts and words that will be remembered, signed by Mrs. A P McClair and M D McClair of Plano certificate.
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