New State Laws Summary From General Assembly
Long list of laws approved by the session covering tax and license changes, court procedures, jail and workhouse reform, libel correction rules, county border adjustments, marriage licensing, and corporate actions. Includes licensing pool tables, magistrate juror pay, proof of stock certificates, and public notice requirements.
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General Assembly
House of Representatives
Sain
Incorporated
Elti
Senate
Clemson College
North Augusta
Oconee
Assembly
Southern Railway
Fieht
Jerry Moore
County government proposal backed by J R Harris
Westminster February 27 editor Keowee Courter publishes John B Harris arguing for township commissioners to control bridges roads and auditing of claims with three member board and county chain gang reform. He favors amending Warle bill to 1912 or 1918 start and urges a fair trial under local votes.
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Westminster
Eoitor Keowee Courter
Warle
Board of
Superintendent of Education
John RB. Harris
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Greensboro Father
John W Sivkelsmith of Greensboro reports three children suffer frequent colds. He says they have tried several cough medicines but none worked as well as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, recommended by dealers.
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John W. Sivkelsmith
Greensboro
Chamberlain
Quarterly Missionary Meeting at Walhalla Baptist Church
The Wo mans Missionary Society of Beauver dim Association schedules its quarterly meeting at Walhalla Baptist Church on Saturday March 18 replacing March 11. Delegates and representatives from all association churches are invited. Mrs Watson of Greenville and Mrs Clinkscales of Anderson expected to attend with program items and multiple addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
Three Commissioners for Township Business Proposed
A letter from R Burle argues three township commissioners would better manage school and local affairs, reduce favoritism, and provide steadier road decisions. The piece notes not all will be perfect, but a step toward progress. Also a market pitch for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims it cures colds to prevent pneumonia and consumption.
Oconee County Oratorical Contest Draws 900 In Westminster
The first annual meeting of the Oconee County Oratorical Association at Westminster drew about 900 attendees with 200 waitlisted outside. Westminster and Walhalla provided large contingents. Harold Norris and Stiles Stribling won prizes with readings on Liberty or Death and a Confederate topic.
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Oconee County Oratorical Association
Westminster
Westminater
Seneca
Walhalla
Richland
Valhalla High School
Luther Davis
Washington
Charles Hetrick
J. J. McSwain
Greenville
Harold Norris
Patrick Henry
Stiles Stribling
Riehland
Confederacy
Handsom
Walhalla School
Walhalla High School
Selecting Seed Corn For Better Yields
Keowee Courier editor M G Holland urges careful seed corn selection to boost yields. He warns against overpriced seed from likeminded fakirs, advises buying locally and improving one's own seed, and shares a points table covering trueness, ear shape, kernel color, vitality, and other traits. He also notes a planting tip for upland corn to aid dry seasons.
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Wditor Keowee Courier
Columbia
Clemson College
M. G. Holland
Married in Oklahoma Clinton couple wed in Clinton
R M Kuehn and Miss Sue Dendy of Cordell were married at the Reformed parsonage in Clinton by Rev Winters. After a brief ceremony in Arapaho they honeymooned to Oklahoma City and will settle in Clinton where Kuehn plans a confectionery. Mrs Dendy, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thos H Dendy of Wehrland, has many friends in Cordell.
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Clinton
Okla
R. M. Kuehn
Sue Dendy
Cordell
Kuehn
Elgenheimer Building
Third
Fourth Streets
North
Frisco
Mrs. Kuehn
Stop Work and Restore Strength with Electric Bitters
When doctors order rest you feel weak and worn, but Electric Bitters promise to boost tone and vigor from the first dose. Thousands praise their health benefits and strength, with a guarantee of satisfaction. Only 50 cents at all druggists.
Notice of Final and Discharge for Illa V Galbreath Estate
The undersigned will apply to Judge of Probate D A Smith in Oconee County South Carolina at Walhalla Court House on Monday March 20 1911 at 11 am for final settlement and discharge as Administratrix of the estate of Illa V Galbreath deceased A H W SIKAMD Administratrix 19th 8 11 Feb
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D. A. Smith
Oconee County
South Carolina
Walhalla Court House
Illa
Galbreath
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure
An ad claims many suffer from lung troubles should avoid expensive climate cures and instead use Dr King’s New Discovery at home. A customer cites weight gain after recovery, praising it as the king of lung cures. It is guaranteed for coughs colds grippe asthma croup and other throat and lung issues, sold at druggists.
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Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
Notice of school closures for teachers attending meeting
In compliance with a State Board of Education resolution the County Board of Education orders school closures for March 23 to March 24 to allow teachers to attend the State Teachers Association meeting in Columbia. Teachers must apply in writing to the County Superintendent by March 15 and provide evidence of attendance to receive full pay for the two lost days.
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State Board of
Board of Trustees
State Teachers’ Association
Mareh
W. CG. Thighs
Richland Hears Oconee Contest Echoes and Plans Ahead
The Richland community celebrates the Oconee Oratorical Contest results with Stiley Stribling taking second and Robert Davis near third as Westminster High hosts. The piece praises Richland’s progress, looks toward Clemson and Greenville, and thanks Westminster for hospitality while urging continued support for the local school and its pupils. The note also mentions family visits and a local marriage in Westminster.
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Richland
Allen Dendy
Anderson
Dendy-Maret
Westminster
Lila Ballenger
Emily Dendy
Haskell Dendy
Maria Dendy
Morris Albin Maret
Lavonia
Westminster High School
Oconee
Acre
Oco
Iself
Oeonee
Enrry
Riehland School
Qeoney
Clemson
Grenville
Greenville
Norris
Library and School Building Money Availability
The state provides funds to start or expand school libraries and to aid the erection of new school buildings. The county urges districts with inadequate facilities to apply for the assistance. For details contact County Superintendent GC Hughes.
Obituary of Thomas Bibb of Westminster and Oconee County
Thomas Bibb of Westminster and Oconee County dies after a long illness at 76 or 77. A Confederate veteran, former county treasurer and commissioner, he was a Presbyterian lay leader remembered for integrity and public service. Survived by his wife Elizabeth McElroy and five children, with siblings listed. funeral held at Westminster.
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Thomas Bibb
Oconee County
Westminster
Heo
Mr. Bibb
Confederacy
Geonee
Presbyterian Church
M. R. Kirkpatrick
Seneca Presbyterian Church
F. G. Lavender
Maptiat Church
Bibb
Oconee
Fair Play
William Bibb
W. M. Bibb
Frank Bibb
Elizabeth Burns
Adairsville
Gas
Johanna Jantt
Seneca
C. Prichard
Aulanta
John Bibb
Pine Blut
Ark
Elizabeth McElroy
James McMlroy
Y. C. Langston
Nannie Barron
T. ©. Bibb
J. K. Anderson
Dreadful Fever-Sore Healed by Arnica Salve Claim
A New York man from Preeville reports a fever-sore that plagued him for years was finally cured by Gucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits rapid healing with minimal scarring and notes its effectiveness on burns boils cuts and bruises. Available for 26e at druggists.
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H. J. Barnum
Preeville
N.Y
Gucklen
Notice to Creditors and Claims for Estate of Ballenger
Creditors of the estate of William Ballenger are notified to pay debts to executor A. B. Johns or file claims by law. All claims must be presented within the prescribed time or be barred. Claims may be filed with A. P. Johns in Toccoa, Ga, or C. H. Miller in Westminster. February 22.
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Wmi T
Ballenger
A. BP. Jouns
A. P. Johns
Toccoa
C,h
Mileler
Westminster
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Karlo
OUR County Government
J. LB
Harris
Watson
Hetrick
Lunney
Myr. Perritt
Home
Gar
Tee
Hausing
Blackburn
Sunbeams
Clinkscales
W. I. Cary
R. Burle
Westminster and Richland Boys
Valhalla
Wil Ncet
Oklahoma
Richad
Automobile
VLE
Flanders
PA I
ION
A.B. Gardner
All Dealora
West
City Pressing Club
Rochester
Royster’s and Armour
Moss
Walhalla GC
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