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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
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The 1908 campaign is underway as candidates announce names and voters decide who should hold county and state offices. The piece urges selecting efficient, honest leaders to curb extravagance and graft and emphasizes the ballot as the path to wise legislation.
A historic political discussion in Columbia addresses whether delegates should be instructed. The speaker argues against instructions from South Carolina, fearing untrustworthy influence, while favoring delegates who can be relied upon. The piece notes possible Bryan nomination and Roosevelt comparison, and mentions National Proliferation Party executive committee meeting and potential 1908 National Convention candidates Tracey, Momier, and Wright.
Oakway May 11 reports Rev Horton’s regular church service and Rev Singleton’s center sermon with invitations to next Sunday’s 3:30 pm preaching. Sunday school moved to 2 pm. Many local visits and family news accompany a memorial note for Mrs. S. I. Hubbard, detailing her faith and funeral at New Hope Baptist Church, with condolences from relatives and neighbors.
Henry Leopard of Langley was arrested at his home and moved to Augusta then Columbia State Penitentiary to face charges of a heinous crime against a young girl. Sheriff Raborn led the capture after an identification by the victim amid a tense scene with bystanders and roadblocks.
New York reports indicate Judge Alton B. Parker plans to announce or have friends announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination at the Denver convention. A literature campaign is described to revive interest by recalling the 1904 gold telegram and praising Parker. Western Democrats may resist East favorites like Gray if Bryan falters.
From Pleasant Grove May 11 Special J A Harbert tested a good mileh cow recently Reverend Thomas Cole has an appointment at this place on the fourth Sunday night in May Next Sunday will be our regular columunion day and pastor churches are extended a cordial welcome Professor B F Moorehead is conducting a music and arithmetic school here every Saturday night He is an expert in both branches His work is entirely of a philanthropic nature as he makes no charge All interested are invited to attend
The County Board of Commissioners will re let to the lowest responsible bidder at The Laurel on Keowee River on Saturday May 16 1998 at 11 A M the contract to grade about 200 yards of new road. Board reserves the right to reject bids. Bond double the bid. Also a master’s sale in Walhalla Walhalla South Carolina June 1 1908 sale of a tract of land near Cane Creek and Seneca River in Oconee County containing about 9 64 acres. Sale terms cash with installments and mortgage security. purchaser to pay costs and taxes. May 13 1908. Master’s Sale notice.
Notice announces subscription books for the capital stock of the Seneca Lumber Company to be opened at the Citizens Bank in Seneca on May 16 1908 at 11 a.m. Corporators L A Edwards and G W Grant preside.
The State of South Carolina Probate Court for Oconee County issues a citation by D A Smith probate judge. M Walker seeks letters of administration for the estate of J B Vandiver deceased. All heirs and creditors must appear at Walhalla Court House on May 28, 1908 at 11:00 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted.
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