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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
1
Queen Quality Shoes announces new line of Queen Quality Oxfords. Shoes are described as beauties that please the eye and fit the foot, with every pair guaranteed. Prices listed are $2.50, $3 and $3.50 per pair.
C W and J E Bauknicht of Walhalla South Carolina issue a business notice. Details reference partnership or firm with names and location, indicating a locally centered commercial matter.
Senator Tilman introduces a resolution asking committee to investigate whether recent messages and reports should be excluded from mails an obscene literature circulation. The action focuses on the president homes commission and the commission report amid debate about mail content. Also a rural ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for asthma and lung troubles with testimonials.
Hemstrom Hopewell March 1 reports Mra J F Jenkins and children visiting Mra W M Karrett. Aunt Pegeio Land and Mrs Jonking show improvement after illness. Mise Mary Ada ma, Misa Hattie Adams, Misa Alpha Jenkins visit friends and relatives in Deeronart, Gi. and other places. Misses Hyle and Anna Belle Jones of Madison spent Saturday with Misa Gracia Jenkins and the Jenking family. M M Havett spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M M McAllater.
Washington February 27 President Roosevelt Secretary Wilton and Giffard Prasbot gain admittance as members in the National Mariners Union. The honor was conferred by Chase Barrett of Union City Georgia. Barrett said Roosevelt expressed pleasure and hoped farmers would gain legislative aid to curb abuses in agricultural markets. A brief paragraph promotes Channerici's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample offer at local doctors.
Albert Patrick, the lawyer convicted of murdering millionaire Rice, seeks to overturn life imprisonment. He secured an order from Justice Gaynor demanding the State show cause why the sentence should not be set aside and a full pardon granted. Governor Wiggins commuted Patrick’s death sentence to life imprisonment without consent or application, and the court must permit him to go free. Confined since 1901.
An OCR fragment touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach and liver cure. Mentions Dr I W Bell of Valhalla and W J Tatiney of Soneca, cites digestive complaints and headaches as ailments. Price listed as two cents.
Report from Joplin Missouri describes a collapse at the West Kevent Mining Company mine that trapped thirteen tons of rock and caused the deaths of five men and injuries to others. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated the accident and sought to determine causes.
Westminster notes report the new church edifice nearing completion with J B Quatermus installing Gothic windows and a 850 seat capacity, Mrs Wally Ables dying at 84 and buried at New Rothel, and postmaster duties shifting during the inauguration period. It also mentions residents building homes, social events at the Baptist church, a Maxwell automobile purchase, and community visits and weddings in the Westminster area.
Mrs Juddie Parker Knox visited her father Prof Morgan Parker at Bud Dooley’s home while W R Davia family called on Mrs Susan Smith and Mrs Lan Bo le man at Cross Roads. Ruth Linday hosted a birthday supper with merry games and late refreshments. J T Pullen and Mina Letia Fhompoon visited Seneca Westminster. Rev J G Graham paid calls. Pupil numbers at Pair Play school flourish under Prof Parker and Cordelia Bearden. Ming Aung Marett invited Bap Hat church members to meet the new pastor and bride, bring kitchen tools for housekeeping. Marett and family from Oakway visited Westminster, aiding Sunday school organizing into a Buracer at 2 o’clock. Officers elected: John Gham president, Simnel Lunthead secretary-treasurer, Joseph Glymyh treasurer, torneo Leathers second VP. Marett siblings and friends anticipate the new work. Rekste Miller hosted the gathering. S S Smith and Oliver feasted at the Wiley-Coshin wedding. Woman’s Mission Society to meet at Baguet church next Saturday afternoon at 3:30.
Vedder Sitton, top pitcher in the South Atlantic League, heads to Mobile for Cleveland training after a stellar rise. brother Pilly pursues Philadelphia. The piece also notes alterations in Blair mail routes, sponsor updates, and a Presbyterian men’s Bible class debate at T. Peder Anderson Waywight’s home along with other scattered local notices and events.
Local notes report the Seneca Civic Association elected officers for the coming year at a gathering hosted by Dr. Ki. A. Hines. President Dr. J. J. Burgess, vice president Bilas Barle, treasurer Mrs. J. A. Hines, and secretary Mrs. J. H. Adams elected amid a small turnout and optimism for civic progress.
Col John Sloan longtime South Carolina figure dies after a Southern Railway train crash in Geeonk bore New York at 11:40 PM while en route from Philadelphia hospital to home in Columbia. He served in Confederate Army and in South Carolina politics including lieutenant governor two terms and state senate eight years. Survived by widow three children two brothers and two sisters.
Arkansas lawmakers approve a statewide prohibition measure after hours of debate and a large demonstration. The chamber adjourns briefly as confusion mounts and procedural maneuvers follow the vote. The passage comes after days of legislative contention and the rejection of a substitute bill.
The Senate vote 107 to 147 on a bill to acquire forest reserves stretches across southern regions and river basins. An amendment proposes a full substitute for the bill, extending provisions to all Appalachian and White Mountain ranger areas. The house substitute aims to permit land acquisitions where forest reserves promote navigability, with involvement by lawmakers Mr. Wavkil and Mr. Lawor amid interruptions during the session.
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