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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
1
Governor Heyward pardons Hoyt Hayes amid criticism of the previous death sentence for the murder of his wife. The note forgery claim collapsed after expert handwriting opinions supported Hayes and the defense. The State notes the case was remarkable and the verdict rested on uncertain forgery. June 25.
A brief claim extols Bucklow’s Arnica Salve as preventing blood poisoning after injuries. A New York merchant from Bonasomoraville endorses its antiseptic and healing properties, noting a severe neck wound he treated. The ad lists cuts burns and sores priced at 250 and available at druggists.
The Ramsay's Creek correspondent reports scarce jaws and busy farmers. Cotton and corn look good. W N Sullivan notes fine cotton. Community health is good. Roy J D Chambers preached at Cross Roads. Rowland Cobb and Nannie Mins Nannie attended. Wallace Hare visited from Unity. corn laid by and watermelon season begins.
The contract for Sumter's new $85,000 court house was awarded to Moise DeLeon of Atlanta. The building costs amount to $70,000 with $15,000 for fittings and furnishings, a likely first of its kind in the state.
Harvest is past and wheat yield was below expectations while corn and cotton look promising after recent rains. Local visits span Hartwell Georgia to Anderson Mississippi as residents recover from illness and celebrate a new organ for Bounty Land Sunday school. Teachers praised include Prof. Nicholson, Mr. Bowen, Miss Steck, and staff at Valhalla summer school. Chamberlain’s Colic remedy praised by residents.
In Seneca June reports detail Methodist and Presbyterian revival plans with Rev Byrd arriving to assist. Local notices praise floral offerings, mixed choir music at Baptist services, and a Library Association meeting. Other items mention Dr. F. A. Hines’ trip, community visits, garden news, and local society happenings.
Hoyt Hayes, once condemned to death, will be released from prison tomorrow morning as Governor Heyward signs the pardon. Hayes expresses relief and insists on his innocence regarding the alleged crime. The pardon will be officially recorded at the penitentiary Monday. Hayes plans to work soon, likely in a cotton factory, with family accompanying him to the upper state.
Westminster June 25 items reportMiss Vora Hyameson's trip to Waynesboro Ga for a home party Irene Miles returns from Atlanta J. M. High Co store work Mrs Vandiver dies in Westminster Franklin county Ga details of her family and estate Many local people names and movements including Maud Burley Rosa McDonald D. I. Mulkey and wife Sue Ward and more. wedding notices and church mentions. school and travel notes. baseball game results Westminster community events and incidents.
D F McAlinter is presented as a candidate for the office of Supervisor with backing from his friends. He declares that if elected he will deliver the best service, likening it to the work in his shop and promising to serve the people faithfully.
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