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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
A Massachusetts man who recently inherited 10 million dollars says he will establish headquarters in New York or Chicago and aim to aid 20,000 people or more. He plans to help both good and bad individuals and vows not to be duped again.
The narrator from Narcoossee Florida announces their Iowa roots and promotes a De Moines made medicine for colic cholera and diarrhea sold locally by Dr J W Dell Valhalla W J Linney Seneca. The remedy reportedly saved a life in El Paso and is now marketed through their mercantile venture with steady support from patrons.
June 1 report from Columbia says Gee. Towel, bitten by a city pet dog, was treated in Baltimore at the Pasteur Institute where rabies was diagnosed. five other people were bitten by the same dog and urged to come to Baltimore for treatment.
Fragmentary reminiscence notes claim bore nipples and a remedy using Chamberlain's Salve applied at noon after nursing. Mentions trained nurses and doctors J. W. Hell and Lunney, with places Valhalla and Sonera. The text is garbled but suggests a home nursing tip.
June breakout at North Birmingham hollow water works by ten convicts prompted a gunfight. One guard was killed, a North Birmingham policeman said, five convicts were shot, four fatally wounded. Two captured, three pursued by hounds. The bold break for liberty drew wide local attention. three murderers, all sentenced to life, remained at large.
The notice claims many cures of stomach trouble from Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It mentions one man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicines and was cured after using a few boxes. Price is 26 cents with free samples at Dr. J W Bell drug store in Whalla and W J Luniey in Senec.
A tornado ripped through Charles City Iowa killing W R Beck and a child and leaving three children missing. The storm crossed ten miles, destroying about two hundred buildings, barns, and stock. Homes were torn, fences toppled, and riverside water was lifted as telephone lines were knocked out.
A customer praises Bucklen's Arnica Balm for foot injury healing after a failed remedy. Florence June 1 reports Katy Knoblock, formerly of Macon now stenographer for the Walther Licht and Power Company, drowned at Muldrow pond near thinefty when a boat capsized during a group outing. She was about 23, well known locally.
Seneca notes a recent rain aiding Pratt peach growers and outlines social visits, arrivals, and preparations for the Peach Drop Flower Show. Mentions Mrs. Glennine visiting in Greer, Mrs. McQuatchen with her sister, and several locals attending or hosting events. Also covers church services, club meetings, birthdays, dress parade, and plans to enhance the flower show with additional attractions.
Naplow Maine resident Leater M Nelson writes that Dr King’s New Discovery has saved him from throat and lung trouble for decades. He praises its effectiveness for coughs colds throat and chest issues and notes its availability in 60c and 1.00 bottles sold under an AR guarantee with trial bottles offered.
Westminster society notes a Friday evening hosted by Mrs John R Moore for Philathian Glow No 2 Baptist church with guests including Misses Carter Simpoon Hull Smithson and Chappell among many others. A children’s day program at the Baptist church is described with Rev J R Moore leading, and a wide round of visits, travel, school events, and community notices fill the remainder of the report.
The Presbyterian Children’s Day program drew large attendance with Dr Harrell addressing the youngsters and a strong home missions collection. W J Knox is serving as substitute mail carrier, while Mrs Stribling and Fant Todd visited the Todd family in Anderson. Local updates note ongoing road improvements under Commissioner Miller, improving routes from Fair Play to Walholm. Residents praise farming conditions, reflect on past year’s borrowing, and look to renewed self sufficiency.
Washington June 7 After six hours of gunfire and a delusion of murder Dr Joseph Poapistel an office worker fired at pedestrians and neighbors from his home before police arrived He reloaded and shot at officers preventing entry He carried his three children to another house then fled to hospital Injected cocaine to steady himself and died en route Backstory mentions relatives and local residents amid chaotic scene and unfolding aftermath
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