This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
6
Fragmented readable text shows a Spartanburg convention with scattered names, dates, and duties. Mentions include Odd Fellows and Grand Lodge figures, a fund of $6100 for an orphanage, and various officers and attendees amid chaotic, garbled lines. The record reads like a damaged OCR page with numerous misreads and missing context.
The Grand Lodge of South Carolina scheduled meetings in Grandeville for May 12 to 14 1911 with officers including Grand Secretary and W M Franklin and delegates from Columbia Greenville and Newberry. A key issue debated was a revenue method for Grand Lodge support replacing the 10 percent income levy with a per member assessment. Charles J Kelly of Columbia was chosen as Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge to meet in ASWIL WEXL in the fall. The session adjourned at 10 PM after completing business.
In Green County the trial for Lindsey faces a packed courtroom as jurors hear the state versus Urn Crvenville. The dull verdict of guilt stands after a tense session, with the defendant facing a long penalty and a crowd awaiting the final outcome.
Wreckage and bodies recovered after a steamer disaster near Saints Utah. Rescue crews reported several missing as authorities and family members searched the wake for relatives. A fisherman noted the boat carried women and children, with authorities confirming multiple fatalities and survivors.
A police report identifies Mr Mity Lipscomb of Jackson Wiel as a missing person. Authorities seek information on his whereabouts after an incident at a residence on Asters street. Investigators urge residents to contact the local station with any tips or sightings.
The South Atlantic States Corn Exposition will prize at least 8500 dollars in money and awards at Columbia in the coming month. It aims to showcase corn production advances, machinery, cups and certificates, inviting farmers from South Carolina and neighboring states to participate and discuss improved cultivation methods.
A May 1 incident at a convict camp along public roads ended with the death of a guard. Warden Souler and Inspector Monk led investigations as a nearby convict, a Black man named Shanias, was reported among the workers. A lengthy trial and disciplinary actions followed, with charges against several guards and inmates. Jurisdiction and the role of the penitentiary system were central to the inquiry.
A $10,000,000 first mortgage bond issue by the Southern Power Company covers 20 year gold bonds backed by extensive property holdings along the Opequawha and Broad rivers and other sites. The mortgage, issued for the Southern Power Company by James H. Dulee and others, funds an $8,000,000 loan to be used immediately with $7,000,000 later bonds for expansions and improvements across a wide service area in the Carolinas and beyond.
fragmentary OCR notes mention Fletcher's Castoria and a child named Correa Revord 1 Howard of Chevahee Dia Wielfas. The text references a physician examining a body, a chicken house, and a grainy substance resembling hay, with a line about a tanner and a note about myth. The readable portion emphasizes castoria promotion and a vague medical/forensic reference.
Washington May 12 The Judiciary Committee last Wednesday debated resolutions connected with price manipulation of wheat and cotton. The wheat pool led by James Patten drew testimony about investigations by the Department of Justice, with Attorney General Wickersham reportedly unavailable to press. The report notes no formal government probe into Patten's wheat pool, while promising action on a separate cotton price conspiracy measure. The column also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with regional sales details.
Authorities report a fatal shooting near a Yorkville residence as Lewis Phowasson and his brother Roy allegedly opened fire after a dinner gathering. The 1-year-old boy died, and several others were reportedly present during the attack. Coroner to issue verdict after examining local witnesses and suspects.
Charlotte N C region reports a dangerous incident as a child patient named Charlotte Samarhin fell from a garden root near the hospital. Nurses diverted by other patients, the youngster climbed a railing and plunged to the pavement below. Her return home with her son awaiting is postponed.
CHAS W offers his Spanish Jack for the present season one mile south of Walhalla on the Westminster road near Flat Rock colored church. He is 51x years old, in fine condition and well developed. Fee seven dollars and fifty cents. This Jack is among the best available for stock raisers to see.
WW OLIVER of Valhalla offers a sale listing multiple farm tools and animals. Equipment includes a 4 horse Elias Ellipse Engine, Cardwell threshing machine, cutaway harrow, McCormick mowing machine, drag harrow, a pair of mules, a 2 horse wagon, a Horizonte cane mill, a 1 horse cane mill, and a thirteen 2 horse Oliver chilled plow with evaporators omitted. Sale dated March 16, 1910.
The Augustus Heinze case involving misappropriation at the Mercantile National Bank and checks of Otto Heinze & Co went to the jury today. After about two hours the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. A disturbance occurred when Avie Haldinege, a brother of the defendant, was ejected from the courtroom during Molatton's argument as he allegedly passed notes to United States District Attorney Wise.
The farmer of today buys a larger share of the foods on the table than ten years ago and should choose for health and strength. The piece praises Quaker Oats for boosting endurance and asks farmers to increase its use for themselves and farm hands while noting packaging and climate-solutions details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.