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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
7
Dr. D K Pearsons of Chicago sent a check for 10000 to Newberry College raising his total gifts to 25000, aiding the endowment previously expanded under Rev J A B Scherer. The donor, celebrated for giving while alive, remains active in Chicago. the college community applauded the generosity.
Rumors from an apparent official source say Clemson president PH Mell may resign at the July board meeting. Mell told Greenville News by phone no statement was available for publication and denied authority to reveal any resignation. Col M L Donaldson, Clemson trustee, said he knew nothing of the rumor.
Special from Oakway May 10. Under Rev J G Graham the community youth formed a Readiness Youth Purpose Association with Cephis Myers as president Miss Neta Hirace as vice president Ransom Foster treasurer and Miss Cordelia Bearden secretary The Sunbeams reorganized with Miss Daisy Moore leading the band. Several local residents and visitors noted during a busy weekend with picnics and church services.
An advertised testimonial from Walhalla resident Harbin praising Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney weakness. The note claims relief after using the product, urging others with kidney symptoms to seek the remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY at 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Laurens May 1 At 6 o clock this afternoon J Ross Wilson the actor who was accidentally shot at 8 o clock last night died. The body will be taken to Hammond 11 the home of the deceased. The Pythian lodge of this city has taken charge of the removal and burial. Demorest Company showing here his week under canvas. Just before the performance last night H Dick Lewis the young property man handed Mr Wilson two pistols which were to be used in the show. He had no idea there was a bullet in either pistol. He was transferring both pistols to Wilson when the load discharged. Wilson was about ten feet from Lewis. Citizens especially Pythian lodge members gathered to help. Wilson moved to the Gilbert House with his wife where preparations for operation were made upon arrival of Dr Bar. Wilson a man of about forty, married, with two children, studied at his old home in Illinois. Last night he requested police not to arrest Lewis the shooting being accidental.
Tutt's Pills advertised as a universal remedy for dyspepsia constipation headaches and biliousness. In Holly Springs region rain damaged leases and delayed planting while residents Dora Wickens and J B Chambers visited, services were held at Good Hope, and Ephraim Cobb Jr married Mary Busha under Rev L D Chambers.
May 12 Louisville reports from committees and leaders of the Southern Baptist Auxiliary show ongoing work. Joshua Levering is re elected president of the board of trustees for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary silver jubilee noted. Kentucky Baptists reach 212000 members surpassing other denominations while 702 mission study classes and 200 college classes enroll 12000 and 2000 members respectively.
A confused report from Nashville Pennsylvania May 1 recounts Peter Pasehall, a youth living with his parents, allegedly killed himself after a whipping by his aunt and heated words. A policeman arrived following a prior discipline incident. The fragmentary text suggests a violent household scene ending in self harm.
Prof Jo 11 Shealy principal at Pownville High invites the public to Friday night events with a hist and basket picnic following close on the g2d instant. Public is cordially invited.
All persons indebted to the Estate of Idarb Mitchell deceased are notified to pay the undersigned. All persons with claims against the estate must present them duly attested within the legal time or be barred. Burt Mitchell is the executor, Westminster. April 28, 1
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