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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
1
Old Pickens notes a series of recent deaths including Col. Orr and J. L. Stribling, plus James J. Earle and J. H. Ambler, mourning their loss and recalling their public service and kindness. The obituary reflects on Orr’s SC legal visits, Stribling’s charity and community roles, and honors their Christian lives and legacies.
Leo endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for throat and lung affections. John Shonick recalls being advised during a campaign to use the remedy after a cold worsened his voice. He credits the medicine with subsiding inflammation and enabling him to speak through the campaign. Sold by J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Launoy Sonoca.
March 11 report from Calcutta notes plague deaths in India reached 34 000 this week. Historic estimates show mortality from the plague in India over several years reaching nearly 4 000 000, with a 10 percent fatality among those infected. The government pursues eradication by burning affected towns and relocating residents, while natives have long lived with the disease and consider it a constant menace.
President Roosevelt plans Charles W Anderson a Black appointee to be collector of internal revenue for New York Citys Second district replacing Chas H Treat who becomes U S Treasurer Elis H Roberts handles appointment details known to Senators Platt and Depew Anderson was the presidents choice with strong Republican backing Cortelyou notes Black voters in the city aided the ticket Opposition may arise Trent resists leaving his collector post with a 36000 salary and a note on currency placement Anderson, a wealthy real estate owner, has funded the Colored Republican club and served as racing commission agent in recent years He will command a staff of inspectors and clerks.
Senator Nelson, acting judiciary chair from Minnesota, called the bill a grab for new court towns to justify public buildings. He cited only six court sites in Minnesota and opposed five in the district including Spartanburg and Roek Hill. He warned he would not consent to more than three sites in the next Congress, and noted the bill stalled due to insisted additions. The notice ends with a stomach remedy ad and local seller names.
The Baptists of South Carolina list official initiations for 2041 with associations totaling 37 and ordained ministers 420. Church membership reaches 108185 with grand total contributions of 342000.15 for state, home, foreign missions and other causes, plus property value of 1200140. Beaverdam Association in Oconee county reports 11 ordained ministers, 3 churches, 2180 members, and varied mission gifts totaling 8,007.35 and other receipts.
Westminster March 15 The Lyceum entertainment for the season takes place March 27 at 8 PM in the Graded School Building. Gilbert A. Brode impersonator will appear before the audience. Local items note Miss May Hutchinson visiting in Gallia, births, accidents, and community announcements including Dr. Phillips addressing Sunday school children and a moving of Prof. Holland to the Baptist parsonage.
A dubious guarantee claims to cure piles with Pazo Cintamen and promises money back with fast delivery by Paris Medicine Co. Also notes R. Beverly Herbert of Columbia chosen as clerk of the immigration department after C. Douglas Barksdale’s resignation. The text reflects unclear OCR and mixed notices.
Good Health to the Children urges careful feeding and praises Royal Baking Powder as essential for pure, perfect leavening. It claims Royal Powder yields light, sweet, flavorful cakes and pastries while making food wholesome for both young and old.
The Seneca column reports visits by Mina Carcley and Miss Clinton from Chicora College, a planned wedding for a local daughter, and new signs of growth with a bridge project and a near completed Citizena Bank building. It notes recent cotton sales, fertilizer demand, and church services amid varied town happenings including births, visits, and weather impacts on events.
Washington reports from Tokyo cite dire Russian losses in the Shakhe and Singking commands. Estimated Russian prisoners exceed 60,000 with thousands killed or wounded. Japan says pursuit and combat continue near Mukden and Hanho as casualties rise to 41,222 since February 26.
March 13 passage notes Newa from Reedy Fork reports Dr Samuel McElroy death and community sorrow. Fleming and others show illness, visits, and prayer meeting plans March 14 16. Florence Moora continues recovery while Mrs John Myroa visits aunt Mrs Thoman Dibb and others recover slowly.
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