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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1910
Page
4
Thanksgiving is observed on Thursday November 24 honoring the nation’s blessings. Proclamations by the President and state governors urge worship and gratitude for the year’s fortunes despite trials. The article emphasizes assembling at places of worship to give thanks as a longstanding national custom.
A letter from Rocky Knoll residents questions a church article and its presumed author, condemning whiskey and moral decline while urging fair interpretation. The missive defends respect for religious presses, notes confusion over the piece’s meaning, and requests careful reading of the original text.
The writer discusses critiquing a fellow reader's letter and defends examining one's own Christianity. They acknowledge varying opinions on both the quantity and quality of Christian practice, stressing a personal, conscience driven approach and avoiding broad religious debates.
On Saturday November 26 a large crowd gathers at the court house for two county events. The county corn clubs convene to judge the ten car exhibit while county school trustees hold a session. The issue urges all interested to attend both meetings and consider education and farming methods seriously.
Local notes report a crowded Now Weermineter church service and plans for Thanksgiving week activities at Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Several residents, including Miss Lacey Shirley and Miss Mary Marett, are mentioned with travel and visits. A town fire at the Rose Hotel in St Stephens causes major loss, while a military explosion at Indian Head Proving Grounds kills two and injures two others near Maryland.
Small school due to cotton harvest with many visitors and neighbors in the Hounty Land area. Mentions Captain Neville’s visit, pneumonia illness of Matt Morris, Thanksgiving plans, local guests, and several residents’ activities. Corn prizes awarded to A H Ellison, Matt Morris, Jasper Doyle, and D M McMahan amid a fair yield. Orville Whatt sails for Europe with German aviation aid signals.
Sunday, November 20, at Wem Cothren’s home, Miss Cora Spencer and Roland Cobb wed. The groom is the oldest son of Mr and Mrs Wbert Cobb and a prosperous young farmer. The bride is the third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Spencer. Rev J Singleton officiated as many friends congratulated the couple and wished joy and happiness.
Notices warn against any trespass on lands in Tugaloo Township with penalties to be enforced. A separate U S marshal sale in Valhalla South Carolina on December 6 1910 lists Coley and Prince the two black mules and a two horse white hickory wagon with double harness as subject to sale by order of a decretal court dated October 28 1910 and conducted by Duncan Adams U S Marshal.
Notice of sale by surviving executor James Bates for one hundred acre tract in Oconee County South Carolina to be offered at Walhalla House on December 5 1910. The property lies near the old Whitaker home place includes two thirds cultivated land and one third timbered acres near the Orkway school with terms one half cash and the balance in twelve months secured by mortgage with transfer allowed on early payment. Also probate notices cite Adams Kelley estate administration and require appearance at Walhalla Court House on November 6 1910.
All persons indebted to the estate of Reuben Ler, deceased, must pay the undersigned and all those with claims against the estate should present them duly attested within the legal period or be barred. John Leh, Administrator, November 22, 1910. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised.
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