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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
4
The notice outlines charges for obituaries and tributes printed free up to one hundred words, with any excess billed at one cent per word. Payment must accompany manuscripts. It specifies names BUBLOR and SCHRODER among communications or personal character notices and mentions no advertising.
A Walhalla edition letter discusses whether paying for newspaper sketches and circulars by a political candidate constitutes legitimate campaign expense or a misuse of funds. The writer questions fairness, costs, and the public good, noting the burden on the newspaper and the voter information objective versus self-promotion.
Fair Play reports a joyful Children’s Day at the Baptist church on the fourth Sabbath. The program opened with Scripture from the Parable of the Sower, prayers, recitations, and pantomime followed by “Read Kindly Light.” Col. J. F. Earle of Valhalla gave an engaging talk, prayer closed the morning. A long church dinner was enjoyed, despite heat, and attendance remained strong. Emily Compton led rehearsals and was thanked for faithful work in training the children. The collection totaled 18 dollars for Bible Lands and Foreign Mission Board, with proceeds from mite box pennies. Several local visitors were noted attending from nearby towns.
A local Omega Ohio store owner J Trumphrey quotes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad claims the medicine reaches the cough spot and heals sore spots in throat chest and lungs. It promotes guarantees, prices 50 cents and 1 dollar, with a free trial bottle aanbieding.
May 26 edition notes J H Felton Sr and daughter Roxie visiting son J B Felton Jr, and family members visiting Tong Branch. Prof R C Dickson spent weekend in Westminster. Cream festival by local baseball club boosted funds. Lula Dickson and Neanette Bolt back out after illness. Mrs A M McClellan visiting from Andrews with Jo P Ledbetter who remains ill in Columbia after a singing lecture at the Baptist church.
Wy sHoy Sonege releases four new fonts in a focused collection. The launch profiles the designer’s style across bold and condensed options, aiming to expand typographic choices for publishers and digital designers alike.
Westminster items note June returns from Lander College Greenwood and other homecomings. Residents attend Mercer University commencement in Macon and Richmond. Local events include a birthday dinner, Bar and Phillips welcoming a son and daughter, and Children’s Day services at the Baptist church with rehearsals for a June 7 program.
For years I suffered from biliousness and constipation, losing appetite and energy. Ordinary laxatives worsened things until I tried Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets. They relieve the discomfort at once and strengthen digestion, purifying the stomach, liver and blood to help the system work naturally. — Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Alabama. Sold by Dr. J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Lunney Seneca.
The Courier received a note from Joseph Fricks in Madison about finding an unusually early cocklebur in Luther Cleland's garden among Engiteh peas on the 17th. He recalls never seeing such early growth in 66 years of farming and asks if others have observed it. The letter also mentions quick chickens and a family cough remedy anecdote with local sellers noted.
Local ad for The City Market in Valhalla promoting fresh groceries and curbside delivery plus a notice from Oconee County probate court. Also a second-hand bag buy offer from Richmond Bay Co. in Richmond Virginia with payment terms and contact details.
The writer thanks all for kindness and tokens of remembrance during the past four months. Blowers, fruit and other food were received to cheer the heart and help. Wenstnitwater May 26.
Walhalla hosts Colored Children's Day at Galilee Baptist with St. Paul Pleasant Hill Calvary and Flat Rock schools invited to take part. St. Paul and Pleasant Hill to sing, Rev. J E Stewart to preach at 11, program speakers at 12, with space for other schools. W H M Bradley Clerk.
Mr and Mrs G Gunthorp of Seneca express gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their dear ines. May God abundantly bless all who cared for them. May 26 1908.
Town of Walhalla clerk announces that tax books for 1908 will open May 1 1908 and stay open until June 1 1908 at the Clerk and Treasurer office. Taxes paid by June 1 avoid penalties. after that date a 20 percent penalty applies and collection may proceed by execution. April 29 1908.
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