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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
4
The advertisement policy states personal notices and tributes of respect under one hundred words are free, with charges of one cent per word for paid notices. Manuscripts must be accompanied by cash payment.
Debaters in Walhalla and Seneca clash over rail service cuts and favoritism accusations. Local editorials defend Walhalla’s growth, urge fair treatment, invite Farm and Factory to visit, and stress mutual benefits from rail links while condemning prejudice against Walhalla.
Fragmentary report mentions Hoke Etherton and alleged responsibility for crop destruction across the United States. The text references a cyclone and frost, with scattered phrases about charging by with an attempt and a Dame oh Hoke Siti.
Monday saw the Westminster Sun arrive in Walhalla with W. B. Loehr in charge. The Courier welcomes the new paper and wishes success. Geo. L. Wilson set two arc lights on Main Street as a practical demo, showing their value over the town’s prior lighting and sparking debate on funding.
The article extols Cham berlain's Pain Balm as the best relief for rheumatism the most common illness causing suffering. It notes temporary relief can become permanent for some, especially younger sufferers, while old chronic cases may not be cured but gain significant pain relief. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from J. W. Bell Walhalla and W. J. Lunney Seneca.
In a spirited exchange in the Edlora Courier, readers debate the Richland Bounty Land controversy with sharp digs at lawyers and poets. The letters condemn and poke fun at political rancor, legal wrangling, and imagined town boundaries, all voiced in a lively dialect of mock caution and wit.
4 Humphrey, Omega general store owner and telephony company official, touts King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs and throat chest ailments. He claims rapid relief after trying other remedies failed. Advertising states 60 cents for a bottle, with a free sample bottle offered.
West Union locals report visits from Mra J D Stote and Mia Roxie in Anderron. Griffin Georgia visitors Mr and Mrs R Westmoreland stop by Benen. Mrs 5 1 Dodd’s son visits, large prayer meeting led by GC R BD Turns ends with an interesting talk. Next Sunday offers regular preaching day.
In Fort Wayne Indiana a blaze gutted the New Aveline Hotel early yesterday leaving at least a dozen bodies believed trapped in the debris. Firemen arrived after 2 30 am and intensified fast. The interior fire blocked all escapes except by upper-story windows and many guests fled or were overcome by smoke.
A tarantula crawled from a bunch of bananas at a frit stand by Edwards' photo studio on Whitetail Street Friday afternoon. The hairy creature climbed an arm before the vendor flung it free, attracting a curious crowd as an onlooker used a pickle bottle to display the arachnid.
News from Red Hill notes Rev BD Bearden preached an interesting sermon and a flourishing Sabbath school led by J H Ritter and Ron Owens. Rev D P Bearden will preach monthly first Sundays with public invitation. Also reports Macon post office attacked by escaped lunatic George H Bell from Swainsboro, captured after bricks were hurled through windows.
A brick four story tenement at 17 Humboldt Street Brooklyn burned in the early morning light killing six people and seriously injuring four others. The family of a mother and four children perished while police and firemen rescued several others by jumping into nets. Estimated financial loss reaches about $10 000.
The article argues that evergreen trees are not truly alive in winter but dormant. In northern regions they rest during the cold season, shedding some wood and foliage as growth resumes in spring. Tropical plants in jungles or swamps also undergo resting phases, adapting to heat or rainfall patterns.
Washington May 2 John Norris New York Times business manager told the House select print paper commission that manufacturers faked labor cost statistics to justify higher prices for newspapers. He cited per ton labor costs of 52 cents versus manufacturers’ $12 rise and noted low wages for paper workers nationwide. Also noted Roswell Georgia residents rally for a third Roosevelt term, with 174 signatories urging the Republican National Convention to back Roosevelt.
Notice is given that A C Marett and A KR Marett executors will apply to Dr A Smith Judge of Probate in Walhalla Court House Oconee County South Carolina on May 28 1908 at 11 oclock in the forenoon or 1 pm thereafter for leave to make final settlement of the estate of A J Marett deceased and obtain final discharge LR 21 May 6 1908.
Local notice invites patrons to place printing and engraving orders with prompt service. Samples shown, visiting cards offered in all latent styles. Write or call on The Krowa Courine Walhalla for first class engraving work in any style or quantity.
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