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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
6
Keowee Courier announces free publication for personal character notices and obituary tributes not exceeding one hundred words. Advertisements over that limit priced at one cent per word with payment due on manuscript submission. Walhalla, S.C. November 22, 1111.
A garbled report reviews two Geological Survey papers on potash and potash ore deposits. The first, Potsheld Spar Deposits of tin lave ted Stites, notes potash ore as a commercial source and outlines exploratory observations. The second, Pot Heteis. Tho tre Hans and Geert cad Wi the Potted Suites, discusses new potash sources and extraction challenges affecting commercial viability, with reference to the Geological Survey and pending sections of the Dynartane age.
Fragmentary OCR describes a legal proceeding in a city court with Judge Kostes and police testimony. It mentions parson Wind, a defendant named Mey, and references to baptisms, a trial, and a reaction in the gallery. The text is garbled but centers on a courtroom sequence and alleged misconduct.
The Woman's Missionary Union met in Anderson and selected the First Baptist Church of Columbia for the next year. Officers for the new year were elected including President Mrs. AL Cratchfield, Vice Presidents Mrs. C J Watson and others, and a college secretary to be appointed. The board approved a $48,070 budget, proposed headquarters move to Columbia, and $2,000 for a new meeting room. Delegates reported mission drives with strong showing by Sunbeam and Royal Ambassador groups.
In Minneapolis Minnesota George Maskell son of Mrs Olga von Wedatstid Haskell was arrested in connection with a theft of 260 dollars worth of jewels. He was held at the police station while his mother’s protests were noted and a preliminary hearing was set for May. Also Tony Dickson, tied to the same family, was arrested and released on probation for one year.
New South Carolina ventures report about twenty five million dollars invested in the first nine months of the year per the Secretary of State. Greenville county leads with sixteen million two hundred eleven thousand, Charleston second with two million one hundred twenty two thousand nine hundred, Richland with four million twelve thousand eight hundred. Charleston county also led the state at sixteen million. Parker mill merger capital stock included in Greenville totals. Wreck news from Tilhouse near Livingston shows six dead after a freight train fire and collision near West of Wipestone.
A historical letter from the Keowee Courier discusses Walhalla and its surrounding area, noting scenic natural advantages yet limited visitor entertainment and industrial development. It calls for up to date factories such as a canning plant, broom and soap factories, and better use of local resources to create employment and economic growth. The piece laments minimal public investment and urges action to attract tourists and industry alike.
A major effort to stop the pine beetle damage moves forward with a November 24 Charlotte gathering. Dr A D Mopkins of the US Bureau of Entomology, S Maines of the North Carolina Forestry Association, and other experts will outline preventive steps to protect North and South Carolina pine forests from rapid destruction.
A confusing piece notes the so called Blues stem from liver issues rather than external causes. It claims a major revenue curver reorganizes like the naval establishment with five divisions under senior commanders and regional headquarters shifting to Atlantic centers. Burdock Blood Bitters is mentioned in a dubious health claim.
Advertises land sales near Pickens Court House within seven miles. Offers three tracts: 20 acres with a new house, 10 acres cleared, 10 woods. 65 acres with a new six room house. 65 acres with 50 woods and fresh improvements. Prices range $800 to $2,500 with down payments and yearly installments. Owner selling to buyers directly, no agent.
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