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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1911
Page
2
Washington reports 9,968,172 bales of 1911 cotton ginned to November 1, a record early-season total vastly exceeding 1908 and 1904 figures. The Census Bureau notes the crop appears two weeks ahead in maturation with estimates reaching 14 to 15 million bales for the total season.
In 1909 the bale totals rose to 23 796 while 22 490 bales last year. futures show heavy crop figures by States. Horses from Maryland Virginia and other locations will travel to Columbia for a November 25 shipment and up to 80 days of stay at the fairgrounds as Charleston promoters plan a 75 day racing season. A traffic incident saw Mrs Edwards daughter injured after a collision blamed on skidding and rain.
Valhalla High School lists honor roll by grade levels up to first grade. Students across ninth through first grade and the kindergartens are named with scores ranging from 90s to near 98, highlighting multiple recipients such as Luther Davis Newley Hunsinger Bettie Cobb Ea Lee Grant Olive Hunt Ida Pitchford Tabitha Stribling and many others.
Four damage suits allege Miss Mary A Edwards was killed and Mrs Alice Dobbs injured in the West End accident of October 16. The suits name Mrs Jett Moody, owner of the car, as defendant and seek damages totaling 30000 from Edwards mother and others.
A fragment from a 19th century Atlantic Monthly essay contrasts true gentleness with public adulation. It cites forbearance and responsibility as marks of real honor, and notes Col Grace’s victory celebrations turning into mob hostility with property damage at News and Courier and Consolidated Company offices.
In Charleston crowds gathered at Hibernian Hall and along Broad and Meeting streets to toast Grace after late returns showed a lead. Police restored order as thousands cheered Grace and demanded to see Mayor Rhett, with windows smashed at News and Conviet and Consolidated offices during the uproar.
Report states OJ Ross, described as the bank’s African American president, was arrested on charges linked to what authorities term blind tiger activity aided by depositors. The piece notes unusually large lists of depositors and references health advice for coughs and colds, endorsing Moley’s Honey and Tar Compound.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina met at Pine Grove church for its 87th annual convention. Opening sermon by Rev. J. D. Kinard of Newberry focused on Christ’s manifesta tion. Officers reported peaceful year with no clergy deaths and upcoming ordination for J. E. B. Long and H. J. Black.
A fragmented list of religious reports covers budgets, endowments, appointments, and nominations for Newberry College and various synod posts. Readers are also reminded of a mail carrier’s heavy load and a testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain, alongside cotton price strategy telegrams from Texas and Alabama officials.
Fragmentary OCR yields names Mary Nekovie and local volunteers referenced in a POW context. Text is garbled. no clear event, date, or location can be confirmed from readable portions.
Richmond Virginia based firm lists secondhand bags for sale with pricing details. Includes catalog references to model styles and conditions. Notable items show varied wear, with emphasis on value and availability in Richmond.
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