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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
4
The Peotore Courier lists subscription at 1.00 per year and advertising rates as reasonable. It notes that obituary notices and tributes up to one hundred words are printed free of charge, with charges applying beyond that limit and manuscripts to accompany submissions.
Walhalla notes a June gathering in Charleston for regional ceremonial events. The item references a push by the National Manufacturers Association to raise funds, labor questions, local officials, and various agricultural and civic topics across South Carolina.
The Post Office Department issued an order stating that all posts in the United States at second and third class offices will be granted mandatory leave not exceeding fifteen days to attend the annual meeting of the National Association of Postmasters of the second and third classes to be held in Washington on October 22 to 24, 1907. A collection will be taken up for the 164 Republican campaign fund.
Officers of the South Carolina branch of the Southern Cotton Association plan a July campaign with ED. Smith as principal speaker. A Walhalla meeting is set for Friday July 10 to launch the effort and urge county farmers to attend with families for a full day outing. A picnic on July 19 near Valhalla is proposed with committees named to organize and push publicity locally, urging immediate action and a countywide turnout.
Rov Hull of Seneca filled his regular appointments here. The recently purchased church additons improve appearance and comfort. Box Supper funds go to purchase rights for the new church. Local celebrations mark J. M. Hurnicutt’s 74th birthday with family and friends. Residents and visitors enjoy gatherings, visits, and travels to nearby towns.
J Bis Ray of Burnaville in Yancey county reports Charlotte news on June th about the Carolina and Tennessee Southern Railway. The line would run Knoxville Tennessee to Walhalla, with segments finished from Walhalla north to Frankilo and from Knoxville to a Little Tennessee river point. Grading is nearly done except about 10 miles near Franklin and seven miles along the Little Tennessee river. Bailey & Co of Waycross Georgia own land along the river and oppose locat ion due to water power values. If not for the ongoing lawsuit the unfinished 17 miles could be completed in eight months, but the dispute likely pushes completion to eighteen months. Southern refuses to finish until the suit is settled.
At this season the first unnatural looseness of a child's bowels should have immediate attention. The best remedy is Chamber-Tsin a Collo Cholera and Diarrhan Rom or castor oil. Sold by Dr. J. W. Bell Valhalla W. J. Tunney Seneca.
Mr and Mia Freeman and two children from Clearmont visited Creek Locus near Ramaay Creek on June 17. Blackberry pies are daily occurrences. An all day singing at Holly Springs was held with Professors Longan and Smith in attendance. During the morning Prof Smith was kicked by a mule while standing near stock, feared mortally hurt, but is now said to be recovering well.
In the Court of Probate Walhalla South Carolina D A Smith probate judge issues a citation to heirs and creditors of R O Tribble deceased. K M Tribble seeks letters of administration and a hearing is set for Friday July 5 1907 at 11 am at Walhalla Court House to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published June 10 and 20 1907 Keowee Courier and Court House Door as required.
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