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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
5
Resolutions from Valhalla Methodist Sunday school mark the death of former superintendent Crimden Aaron Smith. They praise his Christian character, integrity, and duty, dedicate a page in the record book, and send copies to his family and county papers solicitously.
Distressing stomach disorder described as Meadache sickness may be relieved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Readers are advised to obtain a free sample at J. W. Bell Valhalla or W. J. Lunney Seneca and give the remedy a try.
Week ending November 18 1907 eight letters unclaimed include Bront Mre Aveh Preyer Jas Ridley Misa peldy Rodgers Mixa Oney. Persons calling for any above must say they were advertised. J M Merrick P M.
Advice on treating minor burns and scalds at home using Chamberlain's Salve. The pamphlet claims rapid pain relief and scarless healing for non severe injuries. Sold by J. W. Bell in Walhalla and W. J. Linney in Seneca.
David Prank Taankin of Sonvea died about twenty minutes after four o'clock on Thursday morning October 31, 190%. He was born February 21, 1856 and lived his life on the same farm once owned by his maternal grandfather Ty Peters. He married Mise Saille Wade on July 29, 1880, who survives with seven children. Funeral services were conducted by Reverends McCarty and Blackburn at Return Baptist Church Friday at 1 o'clock.
Ocones County Farmers Union calls a special meeting in Westminster on Saturday November 23 at 10 20 AM sharp. The event blends social and business matters with a full county delegation invited. J B Harrid president and AWN Prichird secretary invite all loyal members to attend for benefit.
Last Monday midday an accommodation train from Walhalla wrecked in a cut near Guinness Crossing. The engine spread the rails and several cars toppled, but no crew or passengers were hurt. A temporary track was built Tuesday and trains resumed with hours of delay.
The Keowee Courier notes citizen complaints about the Seneca river ferry road to Peniteton. They allege a supervisor hired an Anderson County man and that no road work has occurred for three years. Taxpayers claim only partial work, allowing nonpaying laborers to roam the route, and urge inspection and action to secure a functional road for travel to town and to churches and schools.
Santa Cruz Cal November 17 Major Frank McLaughlin prominent politician and capitalist shot his daughter Agnes in a temple room then killed himself. Agnes survived briefly but died later no hope for her recovery. He telephoned former Lieutenant Governor Jeter to hurry to the house and bring a doctor. Jeter and a friend arrived as McLaughlin was dying after taking prussic acid. A letter to The Santa Cruz Sentinel urged kindness toward his memory and said his deeds were mixed. McLaughlin left letters and a key to a private desk containing jewelry. He wrote of financial embarrassment and planned to end it all. His wife died two years earlier. The 32 year old daughter was shot. McLaughlin was a California Republican leader.
A 3 AM blaze in Due West Abbeville destroyed the stores of Young and Mentill and Pressley Bros, two leading merchants. Presley Bros. suffered about 5000 in losses with 1200 insured. Young and Mentill about 4000 in losses with 1000 insured. The fire’s origin is unknown but appears to have started at Presely Bros after an initial blaze.
West minutes report the Wenn Missionary Union of South Caith auxiliary to the Baptist State Convention held its fifth meeting at First Baptist Calum from the 12th to the 14th. Dr Lindsay and Dr Bailey spoke on state work, prayer, and growth of societies. Gifts neared $23,000. from two hundred bands to five hundred societies. Miss Grane urged expanded youth work and mission training, while greetings came from Baltimore and Brazil. A reception at the Governor's mansion followed.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. We pray God's blessing on each one. Mrs 8 A Lamkin and Children.
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