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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
5
Terrible race with death told by Ralph Fernandes of Tampa portrays fear and illness. He credits Electric Bitters with a swift turnaround after doctors and medicines failed, claiming a full recovery in days. Anderson’s big sale drew a large crowd, with clerks busy and customers buying bundles of bargains. Keep an eye on Qoones merchants for future offers.
At a Valhalla Board of Health meeting on Monday 8th instant a unanimous motion required cleaning of all town premises especially closets hog pens and wall spaces with monthly upkeep by the Council. Failing residents may self clean to avoid officers. Col A J Sitton funds improving his Auton residence and J E Barton holds the contract to add private lights water and other amenities at an estimated cost of about 3000 dollars.
A Walhalla post office notice lists unclaimed letters and a May 1905 date. Editorial readers in Tokeena respond to a plea for a Westminster to Fair May trolley line, proposing a $40,000 to $100,000 capital drive, subscription books, and a picnic with speeches to promote the project, with citizen support requested.
Patrons and friends of the Walhalla Graded Schools are invited to visit during the present and next week to see daily work and class progress. After that time pupil activity will focus on examinations and reviews. No entertainment is scheduled and teachers and the school board prefer the routine to be observed.
A church meeting notice from Westminster C., May 8 2005, requests all Orons Ronda Baptist members to assemble May 18 at 5 pm for important business. Also promoted are Oconee Knitting Mills hosiery praised for quality and a Chamberlain's remedy endorsement from Lemon City. Resolutions of Respect honor Brother F M Prince of Senovar Lodge No 6 Knights of Pythias with condolences to his family.
A large gathering attended the funeral of Lee at St Pauls Church in Richmond on Thursday. Right Rev Randolph, Bishop of Southern Virginia, officiated with Rev Beverly Tucker and Revs Lindon Mason and K E Barnwell assisting. Crepe draped church pillars, military honors given, thousands followed to the cemetery, and many homes were in mourning.
The passage advertises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming benefits of improved health and vitality. It mentions a bloom of health in the cheeks the cyan brightness and firm flesh with munola and buoyant mind. The ad touts an affordable price of 25 cents in a retail context.
Athens Ga May 8 Colonel J M Smith of Oglethorpe has disposed of about two thousand bales of cotton at prevailing prices. The sale is reported to have netted him over 70000 dollars. Details are not definite but holdings sold around 11 cents per pound in one of the largest single sales in the region.
Fishing vessels arriving report the schooner Movida was lost in a hurricane near Camposches banks about ten days ago. The entire six man crew went down with the vessel. Some lanterns and other vessels strike Florida as the lights swayed and the boat disappeared. Two small boats were later picked up by another schooner station Galveston.
Townville notes detail the May 4 marriage of Remus Henderson to Miss Annie Gordon Dickson officiated by stov. TO. Ligon, with roses and wedding attire noted. Local residents, visits, moving statements, and church services are listed, including relatives from Anderson and Morven, North Carolina, plus upcoming Atlanta excursion plans.
Services at Whitmire Methodist church Sunday were followed by a postponed Holy Supper due to bad weather. Reports mention measles illness, visits by local residents, and plans for a large foot washing and communion day at Salem Baptist church. Weather and crops are noted as improving, with community items from Walhalla and Zion and Oak Grove churches. The piece also includes a health tip and a brief economic discussion on cotton production priorities for South farmers.
An incident report alleges Tomax Kinard shot his wife four times and stabbed her multiple times, including a throat slash and facial wound, before killing her and fleeing the scene. Authorities say the suspect remains at large.
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