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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
1
A Chicago elevator owned by Armour & Co. burned to the ground in the early hours of May 31, causing estimated losses of around one million dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze but the structure was largely destroyed, with damage attributed to a fast-spreading fire and potential accelerants. No injuries were reported as crews secured the site and investigated the cause.
Fair Play items list visits and social happenings in Weatminater and nearby towns. Names include Mrs J D Sheldon Mitc Helen Dovmpson Dr Zimmerman Dr J K Mellor Anna Pearl Marott Emma Mava Hettye King and others. A public picnic is announced for Saturday June 6 at Fra ferry near Knoxs bridge.
The text argues serpent bites are common in Tadia with stomach and liver disorders. It touts Electric Bitters as a sure remedy, with testimonial from S. A. Brown of Bonynotta ville, claiming his wife recovered after years with a torpid liver. Klootvis Bitters are said to cure chills fever malaria biliousness back and kidney issues. Sold by druggists at a price of 50 6.
News from Fant's Grove reports Mrs. Janet McElroy improving under Dr. W. K. Sharp care. Minu Lillie Jones visits her brother Oscar Jonoa near Fair Play while Mion Gantt of Pendieton visits Mrs. McElroy.
Westminster June reports include Mr and Mrs Q D Neabitt visiting the Anderson family, Miss Jessie Stribling returning from Winthrop College, and a Cheawell versus Seneca Cotton Mill baseball game won by Westminster 8 to 1. Local social events feature Miss Daisy Williams birthday, a cabbage harvest by J H Barnett, and several visits from relatives and out of town guests. Church services were conducted by Rev T Mack Stribling, and residents greet returning and visiting kin from Georgia, Missouri, Vermont, and Texas.
The Executive Committee of Foreign Missions reported strong progress for the year to the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Greenville South Carolina with total receipts of 259 017 50 including 36 489 34 from legacies real estate in Nashville valued at 6 700 donated to the church and 52 804 57 disbursed for the Congo boat. The Home Missions committee receipts stood at 192 237 74 including Moore fund loan 1 242 83 and railroad bond and hotel 51 000 Joined by benevolent expenditures 21 424 20 and a net profit of 110 054 74 from book and periodical sales. The endowment fund for ministerial relief and ministerial education showed sizable gains and a substantial pledge of 100 000 by Hugh T Tomann if 125 000 is raised by the endowment committee. The assembly noted a decline in candidates for the ministry but many pursue studies across seminaries colleges and academies. The endowment fund has reached about 250 000 with plans to raise further.
A patently dubious medical ad asserts arnica salve prevents blood poisoning and cures wounds and burns. It quotes an apparent merchant from a New York town and touts the product for 25 cents at druggists, warning of severe infection risks from injuries.
Maryland United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman died this morning at 9. Heart trouble caused his death after months of illness. A Democrat, he represented Maryland in Congress since 1881 and helped campaign for Cleveland. Funeral arrangements were set with officials coordinating rites.
The Presbyterian church will be led by Rev. Mr. Drennan of Liberty while the pastor is away. Full congregation hoped for and the usual droning advice will be held. Regular preaching continues in the Baptist church, with Rev. Kirkman Finlay remaining in Seneca over Sabbath. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Miss Marguerite Ramany, Mrs. M. R. Kirkpatrick convalescent, and Dr. J. Steck from Walhalla.
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