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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
1
South Carolina shows lower corn yields than the national average. If Southern corn per acre matched other regions, the state could gain substantial annual income, potentially adding millions in profits to farmers and local economies.
The steamer City of Birmingham of the Ocean Steamship Company struck an unknown obstruction while leaving harbor for Savannah in the early hours. The vessel backed off into deeper water but immediately sank. two men were fatally injured, crew escaped, and the ship carrying a cargo of cotton disappeared beneath the waves near the middle ground area.
Westminster items report the death of Rev. S H Zimmerman after typhoid fever, burial of James Harden, and local church notes. School roll lists and October grades show 300+ pupils with several perfect scores. Various town updates include farmers storing cotton, weddings, and community notices.
The Renbo a Seneca column announces the arrival of Walterboro based The Niemi Se, two young men who will operate a general store on the square. They will also engage in social circles, with support from local residents. The piece notes improved street maintenance, a planned Barkout Carnival in the third week of November, church activities, a short report on public health, and local social events including a Halloween party, nurseries, and upcoming entertainments at the opera house and civic association.
In Anderman Mall on Saturday a riot in Iva left Wayman Zeigler wounded by bullets and Carl, John Martin, and Wallace Whitworth jailed awaiting Zeigler’s condition. J R Martin and others were cut with Razors during a quarrel over the disturbance. Policeman Hazle was slightly wounded while trying to quell the melee.
At Talladega Alabama on November 3, Tom Thompson assistant chief of police was killed last night. Police officer Orwell was shot in the leg and Fred Singleton known as Degro was wounded earlier. Two other Negroes connected to the crime were captured and held in Birmingham for safety. The shooting occurred as Thompson confronted men trespassing at a craps game and firing from multiple directions. The case sparked intense local excitement and fears of further trouble.
November 4 notes describe a gathering forecast and farm prep for sowing grain. Local residents visit relatives and friends, including Mrs Mary Jane Brown of Anderson, Minn Hannah Bricks, Annie Jones and Gilbert, and Lou Norris of Georgia. Mr and Mrs J G Mulkey visit Salem. Neville brothers report sale dwelling damage and health is good in the community.
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