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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
6
The record of rainfall and weather observations for the week ending June 3 at the Teboll n station near Walhalla, recorded by Miss Aura Inball. The report lists daily measurements and meteorological notes compiled for local readers.
Local advertisement note highlights several Seneca traders including J. H. Adama Seneca C. W. J. B. Banknight Walhalla J. W. Byrd Co Seneca Seneca Hardware Co W J Launey Seneca Hunter Deady Co Seneca Matheson Hardware Co Wastatuster Readers urged to monitor The Courier advertising columns praised for pondant prices and customer satisfaction from live merchants.
A fragmented testimonial touts Buckiow's Arnica Salve as highly effective for burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The reader claims quick relief and references a user from Hops Texas with a price of 250 at druggists.
Prof W Dendy, renowned Pickens scholar, departs to lead Douglasville College in Georgia. He will relocate with his family, aiding students and faculty before the fall term opens in September. Local friends and patrons extend best wishes for his new post and growth in the field. Also notes a medicinal ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Unclaimed letters list for the week ending June 3 includes Miss Janie Garbin Mrs Martin Staton Mathews Robert Simmes and others. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and The Courier for kindness during the loss of Livaband and father May God bless.
Mrs Eliza Rankin died last Saturday at her home near Tomassve after a long illness. She was 61, a devoted member of Bethol Presbyterian church, survived by husband John Tinkin Rankin a son and daughter, with a brother and two sisters. The funeral was at Bethel cemetery, church services held by Rev Mags Rogers. obituaries note Mary Simmons and A B Watson Jr wedding at the church of the Good Shepherd. Chamberlain's remedy praised by J T Barber for quick relief from cholera, diarrhoea, and stomach issues, sold by local merchants.
A fragment from a Belleca family record recounts Mr. Brown of Sengea Mercantile in Korabaw and Lancaster counties recalling his Kerratian county roots, early life on a large planter family, and five brothers in Lee’s army. He speaks of the 1860s war, Sherman’s march, and a burned but survived Brown homestead during a raiding, torch-lit departure.
A Canadian woman with years of dyspepsia praised Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after one course, claiming drastic relief and no further suffering. Sold by J. W. el, Walhrila, W. J. Lunacy, Sonoca.
Refugio Texas June 6 Mrs Maria Vanches and two children were attacked by a pack of wolves while traveling from Lucas ranch toward Blanconia. The wolves leaped the horse and pursued the family as they dodged and fought back with a whip and blows. Hank Hendrix arrived and fired several shots, scattering the pack. The wolves were drawn by a fresh meat piece in the buggy, ending the danger after an hour of struggle.
Spartanburg June 5 Aiken and Pauline area reports a death at a wedding scene as Mia Lapcastar died at home of apoplexy just before the ceremony. The bridal party and relatives were present when sudden death ended the joy and postponed the marriage of Mia Birdie Lapcaster and W E Westbrook. A separate dispatch from Aiken notes Hurrell McClain, acting on orders to seize a child, fatally shot Gordon High and injured two others in a dispute, with a search of about 100 area acres ongoing.
The county supervisor of Pickens county notes Pickens voted out the dispensary and Governor Hayward hints at removing constables if the act continues. Georgetown planters shift from rice to tenoking for profit. A great earthquake near Montenegro destroyed 600 houses and left about 400 dead or wounded. J. K Blackmon, former editor of the Greenville News, died in New York. Military encampment for South Carolina slated to begin July 15 with $18,000 funding. War Department and state officials resolve issues.
Townville June 5 remarks record Edward Cashis of Anderson visiting relatives and a string of social calls. Mentions Mrs J By Palta in Ie Bara Boone Pitas, Dr and Mrs 8 G Heaoa of Anderson spending Sunday with Mrs Elizabeth Bruce. Protocols note Prot J G Graham to speak at Green ville commencement and Herbert from Lva visiting J C Spearna next week before returning home.
John H. Smith, after six years in the 7th U.S. Cavalry and an honorable discharge in February, reenlisted in the 10th Infantry heading to the Philippines. Promoted to orderly sergeant of Co. C with prospects for a lieutenant’s commission, he faced a wrongful desertion report which was cleared after a confrontation with a major who admitted fault and apologized. Smith previously served three years in Cuba after the Spanish American War and served in a presidential bodyguard.
The itemized notes report health concerns and farming efforts near General Groen, a mule incident harming Tollison and his wife, and Medlin’s mishap with a cow. Local youths plan a Cheahee Suda trip while Wade and Julius Bowes visit relatives in Pickens. Mr and Mrs Sam Stribling from Florida visit briefly as friends note steady church work.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a universal remedy for bowel and stomach complaints. It claims relief from pain in the bowels and lists issues like headache biliousness constipation and indigestion with a guaranteed drugstore guarantee and a two cent price.
Columbia dispatch reports Dispensary Constable Julian Elson shot and killed a Black man fleeing during a pursuit. Authorities say the incident appeared accidental as the constable attempted to halt the suspect for city police, with the shooter in custody pending further inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR notes name H. Schroder as Clerk of the Board and V. Hobson as Supervisor or Supervisorial figure. No dates, places, or actions provided.
The Normal Scholarship Examination for South Starolion College is set for Friday July 2005 at the Court Mouse in Walhalla. The award totals 40 dollars in value, covering tuition remission and various fees, paid monthly over eight months. Applications are available from County Superintendent J. B. Colley, Education, June 1905.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Probate Judge of Oconee County South Carolina at Walhalla on Saturday June th 1905 at 11 a.m. for leave to make final settlement of the estate of William Rowland deceased and obtain discharge as Administrator of the estate. May 17 1905.
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