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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
3
The Che Reptore Courier lists staff and subscription price of 1.00 per year with Wednesday publication. It notes advertising rates and free obituary notices under 100 words with charges of one cent per word for longer tributes and nonhandwritten submissions.
President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association warns cotton holders against spot buyers at interior points. He urges holding cotton and not selling below 11 cents per pound, to prevent market manipulation and secure higher prices. The note also cautions against lending to mills or selling to exporters before ready to sell. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad appears with testimonial claims and contact for F J Cunary & Co.
A bureau of commerce and labor statement notes 11104 as the highest cost of living year in U S history. It cites figures for earlier years including 1800 318.20 and 1804 347.10 with notable increases, while farm produce and labor prices did not always track the general rise.
Luke Verner of Seneca and L K Kelley of Jackson were injured when their buggy was struck by an outbound Buncombe street car near the American Spinning Company crossing. Verner, hurled 30 feet, suffered from external bruises and possible internal injuries while Kelley sustained only bruises. Verner’s horses and race entries for Piedmont fair week were being checked when the accident occurred. Verner was taken to his home at 310 West McBee Avenue for treatment. the incident was reported by the Greenville News.
J J Link raised five rows of ribbon sugar cane near town, each row about fifty yards long, and produced fifty gallons of the finest syrup last week. He also bedded out stalks for next year's crop, ensuring future harvests.
In a Benedict Institute area woods incident, Hilkon Sims, a white boy about 10, was killed by an accidental gun discharge. Hal Gordon, an 11 year old African American boy, handled the single barrel gun while others shot birds with slings. Coroner Walker led an inquest. verdict ruled death accidental due to carelessness.
In Greenville on October 27 a street car struck a wagon carrying a 60 gallon keg of contraband whiskey. The wagon driver fled after claiming he had no name. The whiskey was handed to State constables. no damage suit against the railway is anticipated.
Campbell Walker fiveyearold son of John Walker died after drinking what was believed to be meat in water. A threeand a half inch lizard was found on the bed beside him as he convulsed, and the reptile’s presence followed by rapid flesh loss. The case will be reported to medical societies.
A 16 year old male calling himself John White has been jailed in Cherokee County on charges of attempting a criminal assault on a Black girl near Thicketty. Magistrate Swofford ordered detention with constable Rob Davis placing him in jail late last night. No further details are available.
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