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Newspaper

Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

4

Walhalla high school plan urged for three districts

A local call to petition voters in Walhalla School District No. 26 West Union No. 27 and Boar Swamp No. 72 to support a combined high school plan. The move promises state funds improved education and no extra taxes with benefits like higher property values and better opportunities. Local editorials praise Westminster and Seneca high schools as models while urging careful consideration before the election.

Freehold Walhalla West Union Boar Swamp Manke T High School Theng Westminister Seneca High Aly Sigmal

Georgia paper: near-beer, meat, and a world-ticket dream

The text mocks a Georgia election year mood with gossip on Grace and Martin, a millionaire named Wood from Greenville, Tolbert’s toughness, and a political purge rumor. It hints at a new weekly paper and Carrie Nation’s temperance stance, set against a provincial local backdrop.

Grace Martin Rage Mr. Meaxe Georgia Dell Wa

Weaver and Bryan Meet in Des Moines Amid Cheers

In Des Moines on July 27 General J B Weaver of Iowa and William Jennings Bryan engaged in a sharp political talk. Weaver, now aligned with the Democratic party, was identified as a friend of Bryan. A thousand people cheered Bryan as he arrived and was carried from the train to an express truck for a brief speech promising a longer address later in the day.

Des Moines Laws Bryan J. B. Weaver Iowa Weaver Democratic Party

Protracted meeting set to start August first in local church

Community notes report Rev. O. Cole missing a reappointment and preparing for a protracted meeting beginning Saturday August 1. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Mackey Spearman from Anderson, with many locals visiting relatives in Anderson and Canon. Health in the area remains good despite three weeks of dry weather.

Mount Ploagant Speetad O. Cole Mackey Speartian Anderson W. J. Spearnoin Morgan J. C. Mix Eme Homer Mayesville J. C. Grima Joe HN Canon Grorglay Emma Him Tommie Land Lee Spearman

Union Sunday School Piente Meets for Recreation

The Zion Methodiat and Rocky Knoll Baptist Sunday schools met at John W. Abbott's grove above Wal-Halla on Thursday the 21st for a day of songs games and general recreation. Attendance averaged about forty with Rev Rhett Doyle and COR D Tiras leading morning and afternoon sessions. A substantial meal followed and in the afternoon baseball and singing continued. All expressed hope to attend again and resume Sunday school work in the future.

Johin W. Abbott Wal- Halla Zion Methodiat Rocky Knoll Baptist Harbert Zon Don W. Abbott Rocky Knoll School Rhett Doyle Cor. D. Tiras W. W. Mosy

Farmers Union Rally to Be Held at Bounty Land Aw

A Farmers' Union Educational Rally will be held at Bounty Land. Farmers are urged to attend and hear speakers from a distance. The public is invited and the program will be announced later.

Farmers’ Union Bounty Land

University President Picked By South Carolina Board

The University of South Carolina trustees elected Dr. Samuel Chilon Mitchell of Richmond College Virginia as president. He is abroad lecturing at Brown and Harvard, causing a temporary interim leadership by Prof. A Moore. Mitchell’s tenure begins after the next session’s start, with university affairs to be guided by the interim and the current vice president of the faculty. A new discovery cough remedy is praised in Auburn Centre.

Harvard University Wytory Brown University Mmaritime Commission Mitchell Inter. Ng A. Moore Ising Br, Pierson Auburn Centre

Dots from Return July 28 Special Thanks for Rain

A July 28 community note thanks a higher power for yesterday’s rain after a dry spell. Crops in the area are mostly harvested with late corn and small patches remaining. Social visits include A L Foster’s watermelon feast and Mr and Mrs Morris hosting at Duncan. Comments on law violations and community oversight appear, alongside Sunday school turnout and local concerns about future prosperity.

A. L. Foster Preddie Hunnicutt Seneca Gertle Duncan Ida Penland North Carolina Mra Mat Morris Bounty Land Childeen J.B Duncan B.A Arthur Williams M. G. Duncan Amos Julian Min J. M. Way Stepemother Browning

It Can t Be Tent Best of Nil Teachers in Expe rience

C M Sturden of Silver City North Carolina praises Bloc the Bitters claiming it relieves stomach trouble and strengthens the weak. He says it is an excellent medicine and a remedy for rheumatic, chilly, and amaria conditions. Sold under guarantees at drug stores for 600.

C. M. Sturden Silver City North Carolina Harden Hest

Connerous Local Vulou No 76 Meeting Notice

The next meeting of Connerous Local Vulou No 76 will award a premium to the member who shows the largest melon. The gathering is set for next Saturday at 2 o'clock in Argent tat. Members are urged to attend with Tocion or two friends, and women and children are invited to join for a merry hour or two.

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