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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
6
Galveston Coastal Fury Spreads After Hurricane
The Galveston coast endured a deadly hurricane sweeping waves inland. Buildings flooded and seafront piers washed away as the storm moved north along the Texas coast. Officials report multiple deaths and extensive property damage with water rising up to seven feet in low areas. Rescue crews search for missing residents while communication to outside areas remains disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kialvectin
Texas
Erementy
Galveston
Tess
Tod Vlelows
Hess
Connley
Torrie Dee
Wien
Atlantic
Matagorda
Ube
Wright brothers fly record at Fort Meyer in 1:20:05
Historic aviation feat at Fort Meyer Washington DC as Orville Wright sets a new heavier-than-air duration record of one hour twenty minutes and five seconds with a 74 minute longest flight, describing multiple eight figures while maintaining control. Officials including Navy Secretary Meyer and Attorney General Wickhover attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Washington
D C
Wright
Port Meyer
Withee Wright
Margenvale
Wrights
Wotts
Ures
Meyer
Wick
Orehan
Hitchcork
Withers
Dean's Kidney Pills Offered as Cure for Kidney Ailments
An aged Walterhalla plea extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a rapid permanent cure for weak kidneys. The testimonial from W W Moss cites backache, irregular kidney secretions, uric acid buildup, and nocturnal urine voids, claiming relief after using the product sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole U S agents. Bank examination
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
Dons
Wathelbettizon
W. W. Moss
Pacutly HL Wale Halla
Myss
J. W. Mel
Usuis
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Bank examination ends. Holleman defalcation probe to proceed
A morning meeting will formally learn the bank exam outcome by State Bank Examiner Wilson and assistant Rhame. The three day audit at Bank of Anderson suggests a net loss around 35,000 to 86,000 after adjustments. Officials say records, entries, and the cashier’s confession are consistent while a successor to the defaulting cashier is to be elected and Holleman’s arrest pursued. Rumors name two prominent Anderson men amid speculation of broader involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Bank of Anderson
Wilson
My. Rhame
Mauldin
Hollamin
American Bankers’ Assocation
Holleman
Annual Meeting of Farmers Mutual in Oconee County
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Oconee County is called to be held at Walhalla Court House on Tuesday August 1909. Importance to be transacted and it is earnestly desired that all members attend. J H Pickett President J D Labell Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baaverdam Church
Morton
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Oconee County
Walhalla Court
J. H. Pickett
J. D. Labell
Bristol Ministers Debate Church Duty and Prohibition
In Bristol a heated discussion emerges over whether a church member may back the open saloon while also supporting the church’s aims. The majority view holds opposition to prohibition, prompting resignations and talk of ousting those who campaigned for wets. A prominent Bristol pastor urges church discipline toward repentant members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Van
MWY
Tor
Deciares
Ehureh Mien
Clemson Experiment Farm Progress Report From The State
Col M L Donaldson of Greenville arrived from Clemson College experimental farm near Summerville. He praised progress and said the farm demonstrates the practicability of drainage and profitable crops. An artesian well 300 feet deep supplies groundwater for irrigation and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Donaldson
Greenville
Clemson College Experimental Farm
Summerville
Col. Donaldson
Arustee
Clemson Coleege
Gamison
Aindanea
Arding Census Statistic Early South Carolina Figures
Commissioner Watson’s Washington visit and a census bureau conference suggest South Carolina’s 1910 census figures will be published at least a year early, making the state likely to announce first. An agreement reduces factory paperwork by requiring one school survey, with federal and state cooperation on counting. An agricultural statistics method will improve, and an animal industry expert is available in state as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
South Carolina
Col. Watson
Census Bureau
Bureau of Animal Industry
Master’s Sale in Oconee County South Carolina August 1909
In the Court of Common Pleas of Oconee County a master will sell at the courthouse door in Walhalla a Westminster lot fronting Spring street for cash. The property, tied to Mary Edwards via deed 1899, is one half acre more or less and bound by Frank Simpson B J King and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. The sale includes terms and risk of resale if payment is not made within five days. W C White Master. Also brief notice of Wofford College Fitting School Spartanburg offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
South Carolina
Oconed
Court of Common Pleas
Walhalla
D. C
Paul Edwards
Guardian Ad Litem
Jas
Allen
Yaunie Edwards
Rosa Walton
Westminster
County of
Oconee
Spring Street
Frank Simpson
B.J. King
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
BJ. King
Mary Edwards
E. J. King
Oconee County
W. C. White
Special scholarships and college offerings described
The notice lists ten courses toward A B and B A degrees with total college fees of 66 dollars for room and light and 12 dollars for board per month. It mentions forty two scholarships worth 100 dollars in cash plus free tuition and includes addresses and names such as Mitchell, Columbia, and S$. Hivery, with references to an organized horse show and related attendance details.
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