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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
Communication of personal character charged as advertisements obituaries and tributes of respect under one hundred words are printed free of charge. Items over the limit must be paid or at the rate of one cent per word. Cash to accompany manuscript.
Walhalla presents the 1908 Thanksgiving message urging citizens to pause and render thanks for blessings and prosperity. The Chief Magistrate and state governors extol divine mercy, recall past trials, and call for reflection, gratitude, and praise for daily goodness and deliverance.
News from Bounty Land reports visits by Mrs Laura Dodd and family, trips to Charleston, missionary delegate activity, guests at homes in Fair Play and Pickett Post, and school openings. It notes a home wedding near Village Ark, a damaged county building organ, mobility updates, and local illnesses. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a friendly sermon turnout at New Hope.
Public notices list tax sale in Walhalla on December 8 1808 with mare and mules for cash, plus multiple South Carolina court summonses for foreclosure and partition in Oconee County. Names include S L Richardson M Vandiviere Matilda Chambers Elon Lyles Lucy Roach and others. Court actions cover delinquent taxes mortgage foreclosure and real estate partition with dates in 1908.
John White of 88 Highland Avenue Houston uses Dr King's New Discovery for a chronic winter cough. After trying various remedies last winter, he found relief once the bottle was opened, and this season repeats the success. Sold with a liberal guarantee at all drug stores, trial bottles available for $1.
Hopewell area reports a Saturday event with several people injured and expected recovery. Community members including Clartitie and Velatpeme at Antun show support while local officials and families express concern and wishes for swift healing. A double school session began last week with good order and strong attendance.
Local note from Walhalla urges residents to share cheer with neighbors and the less fortunate on Thanksgiving. Mentions Col A W Thompson’s return from Charlotte and Mrs Fogartie visiting Rev C G Blackburn. Calls readers to check subscription labels and renew to avoid lapse under postal rules.
J B S Dendy administrator with will annexed of the estate of William F Ervin deceased petitions for final discharge. The hearing is set for December 24 1908 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the judge of probate office in Oconee County. The notice is dated November 18 1908.
Administrator Hopkins to sell the household goods and personal effects of J F Hinkle deceased on the public square at Seneca December 12 at 2 o clock. Also on December 11 at 3 o clock at Salem the shuttle mill machinery of J F Hinkle deceased will be sold to the highest bidder. November 25, 1908.
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