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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
4
Obituary notices and tributes of effect will be printed free up to one hundred words. Longer notices cost one cent per word and must accompany manuscript.
A Walhalla report recalls William Riehle aged 86 who risked his life to rescue a neighbor and his son after a fatal accident last Saturday. Two Black men, Anos PM and Fer, also helped, with one saving a boy from the wreck. The piece urges countywide support for a future County Fair and calls businessmen and citizens to back the effort in Oconee.
A local Sunshine leader Miss Marve RR Shator, state head of Sunshine work, died at her Richland home. Mike Shator, devoted to the Sunshine work, had served thirty years. Many sent messages of sorrow and prayers as the community mourns the loss and memory of their dedicated workers.
A chaotic transcript describes a county meeting where officials vow to improve governance and encourage civic participation. It mentions a county fair, a May term, and community pride, with references to Worthy Mayor and local leaders aiming for strong county advancement this fall.
Farmers discuss hulls as a source of potash with 7 percent ammonium and 18 percent potash claims, while experts doubt the figures. They warn about nitrate shortages and advise crop preparation, predicting yields of 60 to 250 bushels per acre.
May 22 report from Richland covers visits by Blighy family to Florida kin, Elizabeth Conger elected first assistant at Lithonia High School, Dr and Mrs Wideman with granddaughter Lacey Jordan Dendy, Miss Mary Lewis visiting Miss Predda Hughs, J P Stribling judging Westminster High School contests, Rev G M Wilcox resigning from Richland Presbyterian Church, J G Law to fill pulpit, and Marge Shelor remaining bed confined.
Tanassee Local News from Tanassee and Walhalla highlights visits among residents, obituaries, illness updates, and community events. Miss Morton Kelley visits Miss Francis Barle. twins and infants mourned. nearby clergy and educators are mentioned. a May educational meeting at Male May schoolhouse is announced with Clemson College professor W. S. Morrison invited.
Mexico City May 23 report says President Diag Haring is dying breathing barely with oxygen. Ministers decide private retirement ceremony at the presidential residence with only government officials and diplomatic corps present. Amnesty orders go to federal prison wardens to release political prisoners. Navarro attempts suicide after being court martialed for inefficiency and cowardice. Major Pulido stops him.
W L Mock of Mock Arkansas recalls 25 years in the drug business and endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for weak lungs, tough colds, hoarseness, and bronchial ailments. He claims many neighbors are alive today due to his advice and offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes at 50 cents or one dollar, guaranteed by all druggists.
Town of Walhalla announces the tax books are open for municipal and street taxes with payment due through May 31 1911 to avoid penalties. Taxpayers are urged to heed the notice and settle obligations to avoid costs, signed by Clerk James M Moss on May 3 1911.
Notices from D A Smith Judge of Probate cite heirs for the estate of Miles N Kennedy and set a May 1911 hearing in Walhalla. Also an election on May 27 1911 in Ebenezer District No 69 to levy two mills for a sinking fund for a new graded school building. voters must show registration and pay last year’s taxes.
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