Correction of a defamatory letter in 1909 Courier item
In a February 26 1909 communication the editor defends truth in a letter accusing Elisha Smith and misnaming locals. The editor notes most allegations were false, identifies errors including swapped names Fd Barnes and Iwane Holden, and explains the manuscript was destroyed before the author could be named. He praises Ellaha Smith as a gentleman and apologizes for the unintended harm caused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lle
Elisha Smith
Imane Barnes
MD. Holden
Asheville
Fd. Barnes
Iwane Holden
Hts
Ellaha Smith
Smith
Courier
Bridge and road concerns spark county action plea
A letter urges Anderson County to fund half the cost of a new bridge over the Saluda River and to grade the road to Maxwell’s. The writer warns that voters on the Oconee side lose cotton sales and better prices by crossing into Anderson. The column also notes pardons discussed by Governor Ansel for San Atister and John Priestly, with anecdotes from Walhalla and Heyward’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond Fon
Marwell
Anderson County
Menay Bridge
Ander County
Guintes
eHre
Anderean
Tran Stax Walls
Andere Court
Oconee
Seneca
Anderson
Joan BR. Zachary
Columbia State
Loo
Ansel
Pett Vony
San Atister
Saluda
Ventenes
John Priestly
Wathalln
Christopher Munsinger
Priest
Hunsinger
Prohibition Fight Fails Statewide DII Move
The Prohibition leaders staged a bold bid at the Legislature to pass statewide DII but failed, blamed on obstinate local optionists. Observers say leaders eyeing future gains push a band wagon path, keeping the issue volatile as offices may yet hinge on the liquor question.
Dangerous cough remedies warn against substitutes
A reader warns that La Krippe cough syrups often worsen bronchial symptoms and health risks. The message cautions that genuine Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and supports the lungs, urging avoidance of substitutes sold by local shops JW Bell Walhalla Stonocyphor Westminster and pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Foley
JW. Bell
Walhalla
Stonocyphor Pharmacy
Westminster
R Aee hPoOINA NUTS and the life of a noted judge
An irregular OCR fragment recounts a sequence of biographical notes about a male figure born in Cline vlonath and married to Helen Herron. It lists appointments: Doctor of Internal Revenue for the Sixth District of Ohio in 1882, Judge of the Superior Court in 1887, Solicitor General in 1800, United States Judge for the Sixth Judicial District in 1892, Civil Governor of Philippine lands in 1901, and Secretary of War in 1904, with various garbled names and places interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Vlonath
Helen Herron
Tiny
Deen
Alphonso
Melon Hernan
Sippel
Chieti Hie
Internal Revenue
Mist District
Ohio
Foraker
Superior Court
Carrison
Uni
Ted
Hee
United States
Philippine Tae
Supreme Court Awards $10,000 to Two Husbands
Norfolk Virginia March 12 The Supreme Court of Virginia today handed down decisions upholding verdicts against the Norfolk and Western Railway in the fatal crushing of Mrs Mungell and Mrs Holmes at the Millennial Dawn convention in November. The husbands of both victims were awarded $10,000 each, the maximum allowed under Virginia law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Supreme Court of Vigin
Norfolk & Western Railway
Mungell
Holmes
Hhetd
Tim
Virginia
A Very Gon Scheme At Blacksburg School Yard
Aasa of after school punishment reimagined by Blacksburg school officials. Students kept in reassign chores outside to work on flower beds and seed for gardening, under orderly guidance. Advocates say it promotes decorum and beauty, with increased student engagement and better conduct. A parent testimonial asserts Foley's Orino Laxative cured a child's fever and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Iilow Niate Bo Wal
Sehoe
Mtr
Montashery
Neaelit
Atineet
Beya
Oconee Timber Company Commissioned for Capital of 250000
The Secretary of State issued a commission to the Oconee Timber Company of Charleston to capitalize at 250000. Corporators are H W White and P V Scarpa. They seek permission to organize to handle lumber and logs, manufacture lumber, operate saw mills and planing mills, and engage in related forestry and processing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia State
Oconee Timber Company of
Charleston
H. W. White
P. V. Scarpa
Power Gener
Chicago Woman Kills Son Then Herself in Flushville
Mrs. Low Crist of Chicago, visiting the Riley family in Flushville, fatally shot her 11-year-old son Devon Crane and then killed herself last night. The bodies were found in the Riley home today. Crist, divorced from both husbands, left money for burial. no motive is given, but investigators believe she may have been demented by her brother's death in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushville
Mare
Low Crist
Chicago
B. W. Riley
Riley
Devon Crane
Crist
Debt Ravages Baltimore Priest Credited to Financial Schemes
In Baltimore on March 11, revelations about Rev. Caesar Elbert, recently removed from St. Katherine’s Church, show debts around 120000 plus church debt. Cardinal Gibbons supports paying the debts. Elbert reportedly signed large bank and personal notes. Authorities say funds financed insurance premiums and ventures with hoped profits. no improper use indicated. Elbert is undergoing medical evaluation and is believed to be in a sanitarium for mental imbalance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Caesar Elbert
St. Katherine's
Cardinal Gibbons
Albert
Leora
Bt. Kalering Clurch
Hotho
Leon Cardinal Gibhonavery
Albert Wre
Elbert
Foley and Honey and Tar In Yellow Package Cure
Cures coughs quickly and strengthens the lungs as advertised. Promoted as the genuine remedy in a yellow package sold by J. W. Bell and Stonocypher Pharmacy among others in West Minater.
Honor Roll of Block School March 1909 Students Named
Block school month end honors list includes Clara Land Ada Land Pauline Craig Cora Holbrooks Elmer Land Bert Craig Henry Harden Henry Craig Corrie Harden Chromer Land Erifne Price Rena Price Katelle Craig Hopsie Smith Clayto Price with good behavior bonus Henry Crate and teacher Bertha Schumacher noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mared
Clara Land
Ada Land
Pauline Craig
Cora Holbrooks
Elmer Land
Bert Craig
Henry Harden
Henry Craig
Corrie Harden
Chromer Land
Erifne Price
Rena Price
No Price
Henry Harbert
Ethel Smith
Katelle Craig
Hopsie Smith
Clayto Price
Henry Crate
Bertha Schumacher
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Elisha Smith Sayn
Haxweldy Bridge Road
Sieton
Heston
Priestly
Sane
D. ©. Heyward
J. R. Earle
Geonee
Earle
Isir
Heyward
Hayward
St. Cel
Noah
Providence
R. J
Larg
Richmond
A. H. Turner
Smith Bros.-McCleary-McClellan Co
Swansboro
Old Dominion Iron and Nall Works
Edward Ryan
Hodges
S. C
Fisher
Point Masters
Noah Lintment
J. D. Billingsley
Abbeville
D. C
C. A. Milford & Co
Geo. W. Smith
U.S. Patent Office
Noai Remedy CO
Boston
Mays
Medieine
A. Wolkuah
Casimer
Wis
J. W. Bell
Stonacypher Pharmacy
Hin
New York
Heayley
Bloomfield
Nod
Divereee
Son
Sell
Block School
Scott
Han Scott & Bowne
Peart St
Mew
Yorke
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