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Newspaper

Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

7

Trains Crushed Together Near Antwerp Tolling Deaths

Antwerp May 21 a head on collision between a passenger and a pilgrim train near Contich six miles northeast of the city killed seventy five and seriously injured one hundred. A signal error caused the switch to remain open and the Antwerp express plowed into the rear of the pilgrim train. Many bodies lay in wreckage as rescuers struggled amid fire and dust while Peasants gathered unable to aid injured.

Antwerp Contich Amall Greo

Foreman Collins Kills Accuser in Tennessee Tragedy

Will Collins, foreman on a railroad line, shot and killed George Wright after Wright charged him with insolent proposals to his wife. Collins fled. his whereabouts unknown, with Knoxville as his home. The incident sparked regional unrest before a July 4 picnic at HunniCutt’s Bridge with speakers and a brass band.

Kendrick's Creek Tenn Will Collins Carolina Cinchfield Ohio Rati Rona George Wright Wright Colling Collins Knoxville Hunnicutt’s Bridge Little River Newry Brasn Mnere

Student Injured Falling From Chair at Cedar Springs Institute

May 20 in Spartanburg reports a Cedar Springs Institute student injured both legs after slipping from a dining chair. One leg bone broken below the knee, the accident described as peculiar and with considerable excitement. Ortho Laxative Wrist Syrup touted for women and children as mild and pleasant tasting.

Spartanburg Cedar Springs Institute

Georgia Barber Commits Death by Own Action

Lawrenceville Georgia May 20 Webster Dollar was found dead in Sugar Hill District Saturday afternoon. Coroner notified. Verdict of suicide. He used a hickory bark rope to a hoist, stood on a chair, and fired a shotgun at his breast. A note to his father read elt Moyd and Lyon to be Rod boya. Fear of a raid by revenue officers likely caused the deed.

Lawrenceville Webster Dollar Sugar Hill Moyd Lyon Rod Boya

Osterrh Cure Discussion and Mirth Bede Notes

A fragmented medical item discusses local applications for catarrh and a constitutional approach, noting mucous surface effects and references to pills for constipation. It mentions Feeney and a rider about mucous tissues and remedies, with scattered phrases about remedies and tests.

Feeney

Fragmented Note on Label Offer and Confusion

A garbled message discusses a label offer and confusion over pricing. The text mentions two cents and two for three dollars, with references to a supposed label, a lake, and timing. The fragment is unclear but implies a sales scheme or miscommunication.

Jabel

Merrill to Visit Arizona to Study Canyon Diablo Crater

Washington May 25 Prof Merrill head of the geology department of the United States National Museum will go to Butte Arizona to observe deep borings planned in the Canyon Diablo crater. The crater, about 0.25 miles across and 600 feet deep, has long puzzled geologists who debate whether it is an extinct volcano or the site of a meteor impact centuries ago.

Washington Deo P. Merrill United States Naonal Museum Doona Butte Arizona Canyon Diablo Crater Denwrt Valence Garth

Leading Citizen Shoots Himself in Union County Farmstead

Blatravinie, Gn. Mya Gavender of Gaddintown, about 20 miles south of this place, killed himself with a shotgun at his home yesterday. Authorities cited temporary insanity as a possible cause. Gavender, a well to do farmer, was about 55, leaving a wife and several children. reported as the first suicide in Union County history.

Blatravinie Gavender Gaddintown Cavender Union County Kie 4

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Cure Without Surgery

A Victorian era testimonial feature touts Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a permanent remedy for female troubles. Readers from Gardiner Maine and Chicago report avoiding operations after using the tonic, with endorsements stressing a three month recovery and life saved.

Lydia B. Pinkarm A. Williams Gardiner Maine Lynn B Chicago Lydian Pinkham Lydia K. Pinkham

Roosevelts Cousin Arrives With Team For Oyster Bay

John Roosevelt, cousin of the President, arrived in Haremond with a team of horses he plans to drive to Oyster Bay to present to Theodore Roosevelt. He rode a sulky from his ranch near Phoenix, Arizona, saying he would complete the distance to Oyster Bay. He added he has endured a rough journey but is none the worse.

Chicago John Roosevelt Haremond Oyater Bay Phoenix Arizona Theodore Oyster Bay

Notice to Our Customers About Cough Cold Remedies

Notice to our customers announces a cure advertisement for cough cold and lung issues sold by a drug store. The text mentions a 200 AUENIG license and a May 30 City ordinance, with prohibitions on Sunday sales to minors and warnings about health products and claims amid muddled OCR.

All Dragnt Auenig Minora

County Claims Audited Show May 1 2203 Approvals

Board of County Commissioners met May 1 2203 to audit claims. Names cover road work bridge duties lunacy exams and various county services with payments to doctors sheriffs and vendors. Majority of entries list district road projects with amounts and recipients including Good Roads Machinery Co and Seneca Iron Works among others.

Hopktne Fees Seubanks Mugateees Eitey Ubanks PALO BRIAR Holland Timmes LO Davin Sons of Mule King Woolbucht P Stribling M Simpson EB Cox Gibson Lyles Nicholson Rond L & Boloman T Bennett J W Wicliffe J W Bell M Kawalaty Flarbin Constable Marvin McAlister Bee Tvensseay DA Smith M Lowery P Wood J Stone Diet B Giles L McCarthy Beer Ie Agen Thrasher Seneca Towanhip Seneca Iron Works Fonaking Fond Caboy J M Green Dist Jan GC Beaborn Beeen Bo Entrekin Lee & Brown T Y Chalmers H Orr Carter & Co Jon Kerr Carter Hardware R Grogan Pices Ceater Carter Hardware Co B Whitton Walker, Evangel& Cogswell Co Davis Grogan Cannon F McAlister Ng Ag L Miller L Talley Schroder Buller Elkin Burrell Seneca Mercantila Co Lee High Falla Bridge Whit Knox RC Emerson J Schroder Clem Wilbanks C Alexander Alexander J Myers Ables Reece Boween Benjamin Whitfield M Perry Close RD White Rogers W. Grubbs Walary Kelley Et al Bearden & Graham Thomas Walker, Evan & Cogswell Co Auppiten J Cox M Button Butt Jarrard Praston Lee J W McClain Janking Abbott Et al A C Smith B Smith R H Powell Snead C Brucke F H Smith L. Moody W A Kelley L Hamby H Blackwell RL Gilutrap P H Welch Ebert Cobb L Chastain Grant Crate Anlary H Kindley Center Township

Standard Oil Appeals After Large Fine Avoidance Claim

The Standard Oil Co begins a new action to escape paying 29 million dollars fined by Judge Landis in Chicago. The case moves to the United States Court of Appeals as part of the appeal process.

Standard Oil Co Landis Chicago United States Court Court of Appeals

Six Million Working Women Estimate Workforce Scope

A writer estimates six to six million working women in the United States, noting her research spans every state and major city, illustrating widespread female labor participation across the nation.

Neighborly Garden Habits Inspire Housekeeping Lesson

A fragment from an amistyped column notes a neighborly woman who tends her garden, spends little time on soil tasks, and shares harvest with neighbors. It hints at costs and toil, while describing her busy, active lifestyle and willingness to help when others are short.

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