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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
1
The Columbia Theological Seminary commenced exercises Sunday with eleven graduates this year yet only four anticipated in the senior class next year. The First Presbyterian Church in Columbia hosted the baccalaureate sermon by Rev Arch A Litto of Selma Alabama. Directors may launch a summer campaign seeking attendance. without growth there may be no shutdown next year.
President Smith Su reports Texas pledges to Southern Cotton Association with inspectors detailing acreage and cotton holding. Reporters note 16 to 20 percent statewide reduction based on county groups led by K. E. Smith and others. Weather from Mississippi Delta to Dallas hampered planting as vast areas remained unplowed and unprepared for crop.
Report from Southern Texas warns of a looming boll weevil problem as farmers rush to plant by April. A Ellis county man recounts seeing five weevils that day, signaling they are leaving winter quarters. Local merchants note spot cotton holdings and warehouse needs, while Texas farmers push for storage facilities and new acreage reductions may begin Monday. Fairview notes spring planting, reorganized Sunday school, and community visits as local life resumes.
Advice on warding off aging by a strong digestion. Recommends eating suitable foods and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach disorders. Mentions J W Boil of Valhalla and W J Lunnay of Seneen as endorsers or sources.
Westminster notes visiting residents from Madison Anderson Oakway and Seneca. The Southern Railway distributes rails. A local funeral for Mrs. Farmer near Westminster on May 4 with service led by Rev. Marett. Birth announced May 2 to Burt Woolbright. Plans for Westminster Lyceum season tickets begin May 16 with six acts and prices, seating chosen on purchase.
Notices solicit interest in opium or whiskey habit cures with Atlanta address. Long Creek reports farmers busy planting corn and young locals planning to attend a singing convention at Holly Springs. Aged John Leg ill with in-law Jim Shaw at Wentminster. Rev C D Mann preached at Laurel Springs. Walter Hunpicutt to photograph Rogue's Ford bridge May 1 9. Miss Mary Ann Phillips improving. R L Holmes family visiting. Rain in Mise Kyojo Wilbanks's visit to sister Mrs John Thrift.
We will not be in the market for cotton seed this season after Friday next May 12 1905. Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Co.
A quality in Royal Baking Powder makes food more digestible and wholesome. Physicians note this peculiarity and endorse it. Royal Baking Powder Co., New York.
The Seneca column reports a Presbyterian church berry sale at Rolovock near the Citizone Tank, with fresh berries and cream, plus a planned garden festival. It notes a Sabbath church event with a fine sermon, an upcoming Sunday School outing to Davin's mill, and community greetings as residents travel. The piece mentions ad plans, tumor jokes about doctors, and urges locals to attend the top cream and strawberry festival for a good cause.
A fragmentary reader letter from T Gray of Calhoun Ga recounts a wife suffering a persistent cough. He credits Doctors King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Golds with curing her after two physicians failed. The advert touts the product as a true cure for bronchitis and influenza and offers trial bottles and guaranteed results at drug stores.
New Hope notes report Major Javier J Boyd gravely ill after years of poor health. A joyful singing gathering occurred at J D Tollis home. Annie Chamblin of Liberty visits with her two children at Mr and Mrs John A Kellays. Ed White and sister Miss Alloo visit at Old Pickens. Homer Bogga stays with grandparents at Salem. Sige Bogge and children visit Tagaloo relatives. Robert Boyd of Seneca visits with his father and mother Mrs Jones in Greenville. All-day singing announced for second Sunday in May. Fishing party at Robinson Shoals held last Saturday. A fishing party planned on Cane Ordok with Duffie mill near Taylor Bridge on Saturday May 20. All invited.
A testimonial claims one paplonioy of Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatism quickly allowing rest and sleep. Mrs V Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee reports near total relief after persistent suffering. Sold by J W Bell Valhalla W J Trinnery Sonsoa.
Mr and Mrs George Hull of Tuscaloosa Park announce the engagement of their daughter Garizetda Honaton Hull to Capt Richmond Hobson. The wedding is planned at the bride’s parents home in May, with only relatives and a few friends expected due to the death in Hobson’s family.
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