16 May 1906
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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
1
J W Byrd & Co of Seneca South Carolina advertises white goods lace and embroidery plus hats fans and low cut shoes for men women and children at constant special prices. A Perfect Cultivator is offered for 2 75 with a money back guarantee if not pleased. Call on us no trouble to store goods or quote prices.
News from Westminster May 14 reports the death of Capt. John A. Voyles at his home near the Methodist church in East End on May 13. He was 63, longtime section foreman for the Richmond and Danville railroad, later a farmer, and survived by his wife Lillie Freeman and six children. Burial occurred at Old Westminster Baptist cemetery with Rev. A. P. Marett officiating.
Westminster items report street tax book opening at Mitchell & er from May 15 to June 16, 50 percent tax on unseen property collected. Delinquents face one dollar penalty, four days work. Local social notes include visits, marriages, school events, and church announcements. District sports schedule lists games with Bounty Land, Toccoa, and Easley, with music by Golden Link cornet band. A medical testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sciatica relief with local retailer listings.
Beulah Beulah County May 14 section reports farmers planting cotton after frost damage last week. Some crops untouched look promising. Local chatter mentions spring candidacy and meals, with Mr. Candidate Chas Muller Jr visiting friends. Social visits include Sam and Mrs. Smith and Sam Brewer returning from Anderson. Ben Porter observes Bishopville oil mill, while Luther Elison visits Gus Smith’s sister. Kim Galbreath from Elberton set to visit for summer with Harmon Huscomp. Mamie and Bettie Smith attend services at New Hope. Also a medicinal notice offers a guaranteed cure for piles with Paz o ointment, money-back if not cured in 6 to 14 days.
Seneca reports a shift to eight thirty p m for evening services at the Presbyterian and Baptist churches with Sunday school and prayer meeting times adjusted. The town praises new city cleaning efforts, park upkeep, and a spitting ordinance. It notes railroad talk, local visitors, garden notes, and updates on residents and illness, including Dr. Hopkins at a Philadelphia hospital.
In Tallapoosa Georgia on a May Sunday Judge Erwin addressed both Presbyterian and Christian congregations. He urged united Christian effort and highlighted conditions among affluent members responsible for stagnation in religious work. Edge Erwin delivered forceful remarks and both Erwins performed musical pieces with Mrs Erwin adding a solo.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills reduce appendicitis deaths and cure ills by restoring strength and vigor. The text touts quick, painless release from danger and urges readers to try the pills, with price listed as 250.
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