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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
4
The Keowee Courier lists advertising rates and free obituary notices under a seasonable policy. It notes that notices beyond one hundred words require payment per word and mentions a communications writer of peculiarity.
The Keowee Courier promotes The National Monthly a Democratic publication. Editor Norman J. Mark lauds its quality and influence and invites readers to subscribe for $1 yearly. Offer to send both papers at $1.60 to Democrats seeking to study Democracy’s principles statewide.
A Great Northern train was held up between Colbert and Mond, bandits looted mail cars and escaped with up to $20,000 as the locomotive redirected down the track. No passengers were fatally hurt, reward offered, investigation ongoing.
Columbia May 1 the state commission met with Governor Ansel and accepted the design for the Confederate women memorial by sculptor F W Rueckstuhl. Wax model shown, bronze statue to stand 16 feet high on Capitol grounds, cost about 19000 with 7400 already appropriated. 4000 more needed. The piece portrays a serene Southern woman with symbols of the South including a Guardian of a crowned emblem and two cupids. Also included are notes on fundraising and other local notices about a recent tornado and health claims.
Walhalla Town Treasurer opens municipal tax books through June 15 1909 with penalty after that date. Notices advise debtors and creditors of estates George Phillips Jonathan Cleveland Josh Atkin and others to file claims within law. Final settlement hearing set for June 19 1909 at Walhalla Court House with Slate Willard as administrator.
An advertisement invites readers to shop for bugles wagons and harness with a focus on value. It promotes high point wheels and skilled workmen, claims savings on two horse wagons and harness goods, and promises free fitting or charging options. The copy emphasizes cash or terms and directs to a concrete store location in Walhalla South Carolina.
New store opens offering Jersey Milk Shakes ice cream tees tires and other items. Emphasizes cleanliness and sanitary handling with an elegant line of fruit drops candles stationery and general drugstore merchandise including medicines toilet articles china and toys.
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