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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
5
The local cotton market at 10 30 thin Wednesday morning saw topa cotton selling for Haneca LOR Walhalla Wyo Weatminator 1049 and Weat Union 10fo, reflecting price activity in the regional trade group.
Weekly meteorological record shows temperature and rainfall totals for the week ending March 9 at the J D Isbell station near Walhalla. Miss Laura Labull observed and logged the measurements.
At the Court House next Tuesday night the Southern Trio and Matt King will entertain the music loving public. Their concerts in New York Washington and New Port have attracted distinguished patrons including the President and Mrs Roosevelt and other dignitaries. About two hundred reserved seats have been sold with only forty left. See the management and get one to avoid standing in the air. David F Nicholson local manager.
A lively tussle with chronic constipation is advised to be eased by Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills regulate stomach, liver, and bowels without pain, retailing at 250 and available at all druggists.
Spring offering from Bai Kuskin Anderson of Seneca markets a seventh page advertisement with many bargains and flexible terms for cash and credit. The dealer promotes a clean, substantial stock bought for quality, inviting new customers to visit and compare, promising fair deals and a square deal every time.
W W Kearney editor of The Independent Lowry City Missouri says the remedy should be kept in every home for instant use against colds and croup. It prevents attacks when given early and is effective even after a cough appears. Sold by J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca.
J Adam Ridley died at home in Went Unton last Sunday morning after a lingering illness aged about 70. He was a Confederate army veteran. A few days before death he professed peace with his Saviour. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A Ernest at the home Monday at 1 pm, then buried at Ebenezer. He leaves a wife and several children. sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Lottie Bruce, who lived with her grandson near Oulaway, died Saturday night after years of illness and a grip infection. She was buried at Old Westminster cemetery on Sunday March 4. A devoted Old Westminster Baptist Church member, funeral services were led by Roy W. J. Spearman. She left a brother Jim Brace of Rotront and two sisters Mrs. Amanda Snarden of Oakway and Mrs. Mary Brook of Audornon county.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims to heal liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria while boosting weak nervous constitutions to robust health. The pitch uses sensational testimonials including a Savagoy torture comparison and a three bottle guarantee.
Walhalla Hayne Circle recently expanded its collection with titles by renowned authors. Among the new additions are The Reckoning by Robert W. Cham bora The Gambler and The Masquerader by Katherine Cecil Thurston and Katherine Coot Thornton The Beautiful Lady and The Conquest of Canaan by Booth Tarkington Lavender and Old Lace by Myrtle Reed Rejuvenation of Aust Mary by Anne Warner Kon of the World by Agnes and Egerton Castle The Home of Mirth by Edith Wharton Graystock by George Barr McCutch eon, promising engaging summer reading for members.
A pleasant remedy for babies claims quick cures for coughs colds and croup. It promises safety against pneumonia and serious consequences. Sold by J. W. Bell Valhalla W. J. Lunney Seneca and others.
A pretty home wedding took place Thursday afternoon March Std 106 at the home of Mr and Mrs JW McGeo. Their daughter Ethel married Rolfe Hunt in a ceremony conducted by Rev John TR Moore. Guests enjoyed palms violets and a Mandelasohn tune. The bride wore a blue tailor suit and a fruit pandy reception followed. The couple left amid rice for Gainesville Ga then Greenwood S. G. for a reception honoring the couple and Mrs Moore.
Mayor James Thompson announced the death of his mother in law Mrs. H. E. Thompson at their Columbia home this morning at 9 o clock. Maiden name Miss Lamb Burnt. About thirty five. Survived by husband and two sons. Interment at Black Ville tomorrow.
The Walhalla post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending March 10 1908. Bou Corbin J B Gray John Heron Persuus caillog J M Morrick P M notice that these names are advertised for pickup.
Notice is given that the executors will apply to Judge of Probate in Walhalla South Carolina on April 19, 1900 at 11 to 12 for leave to make final settlement of the estate of Jones Stribling deceased and seek final discharge as executors. T K Stribling and B S Holleman are the qualified executors of Jesse W Stribling's last will and testament March 14 1906.
At the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Friday March 2 1906 claims were passed upon. The list includes Wl J B Burgens for bridge building in Whitewater, W Abbott road work in Dintriot, Seneca Hardware Co for Maxwell's fores, Walker and Coghwall Co office supplies, J D Toligon Lay Mill bridge work, Garter supplies to poor farm, Myers road work in Dintrt District 6, and many others including sheriff duties, post mortem exam, and bridge repairs across Dintrist and Seneca townships. Note: some claim numbers omitted or laid over for investigation.
In Oconee County South Carolina J W Todd seeks Letters of Administration for Archie M Todd deceased The Court of Probate Walhalla will hear March 30 1908 at 11 00 am after publication to show cause why administration should not be granted Published in The Keowee Courier March 1906 and on the court house door as required by law
A fragment notes 50c a yard for Batiate fabric in various colors with a casual promotional tone. Mentions beer and a nearby item, unclear context, details limited to pricing per yard and color range.
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