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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
4
The Courier joins the Valhalla friendly effort with the Civic Improvement Association to publish obituaries and tributes free of charge up to one hundred words. A broad, communal welcome is extended to residents, officials, and dignitaries in a formal, respectful tone.
A 19th century notice warns enforcement of barbed wire use along public ways. It outlines penalties of up to one hundred dollars fine or up to thirty days in jail for violations. Prohibitions require fencing only within designated distances from road edges and stipulate safe, fenced enclosures to prevent hazards to travelers.
Fragmented text mentions divorce related terms and various names, locations, and dates. It references hearings, verdicts, and legal actions with scattered proper nouns and places, indicating a legal notices style item. The readable portions imply a courtroom or civil case reporting across multiple locales.
The school named Hhikiay Sehool prepares to open under new superintendent Pink Crowther, a graduate of Ens Wine College. The district notes a state allocation of 455 with 200 additional if conditions are met, and will hire 80s Bhony Wil historians for instruction.
The Seneca Civic Association announces a fall flower show October 28-29, revived from the Oconee Floral Association. Governors Ansel attends, committees list chairs, and premiums include chrysanthemums, vase blooms, and largest plant collections while urging local citizens and merchants to participate and contribute.
A French aviator Louis Blertot soared from Dover to Calais in a white winged monoplane, breaking the Channel record at just over half an hour. He carried the 85,000 pound prize offered by the London Daily Mail, ahead of Hubert Latham and Count de Lambert, while crowds cheered and patriotic soldiers escorted the spectacle.
Rural Westminster notes several visits including R B Ballenger and family at Madison, Lula Vernon Mada Wat king and Audrey Holley of Westminster. J L Hancox of Cordele visiting his father W. Hancox. 4B Simpson and wife called to Banley due to their son-in-law Willams death. Billy Hunter Crom Roads visited recently. Herring of Oakway reported crops in his area are short. Mrs Sullie Holley spent a day in town. Mrs A C West of Westminster was visiting here this week.
The 1909 notices detail a board of county commissioners inviting bids for grading a road project on McCall Mountain, with bond requirements and contractor responsibilities. Other items announce probate court actions for C D Corbin, an administration hearing, and an election in South Union District No 7 to levy an extra two mill tax for schools, including ballot wording and election timing.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to buy buggies wagons and harness at Brown store Walhalla. It promises high quality wheels seven Saromion upland hickory and heavy savings on two and one horse wagons with prices from sixty dollars to seventy five dollars and a free chance at a seventy five dollar wagon with each ten dollar purchase. Also notes land for sale near Richland South Carolina and invites inquiries.
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