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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
5
The local cotton market shows morning prices with Walhalla at 117 to 160, West Union at 1igo, Newry at Tito to 1, Westminster at 1igo, and Seneca at 117 to 110.
Temperature and rainfall at the U S Station near Walhalla for week ending November 24 recorded by Miss Laura Isbell. Anderson Mail reports J R Shelor elected teller of the National Bank of Greenville and moving to Anderson. notes his prior posts and roots in Seneca, with praise from local officials. Westminster ad offers odd pants and leather gloves below cost to make spring room, plus unclaimed letters list for Walhulla post office week ending November 25 1905.
Walhalla Baptist Church hosts a bazaar at G. Jaynes store with usefull articles for sale before Christmas. Farmers Unions of Oconee County are called to meet December 4 at 11 am in Walhalla to organize a County Union with delegates from unions and members. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy available from local dealers.
On Wednesday evening November 15, 1905 Will J Knox and Mixs Rossie J Mason were married at the bride’s parents home. Rev J St Moore officiated as green leaves and white chrysanthemums decorated the parlor. A sumptuous supper followed as the couple and guests celebrated. Knox is son of Mrs D W Wright of Fair Play and the bride is the second daughter of Wilton Mason of Tokeena.
Last Sunday night in Madison two men attempted to break into Paul P Sullivan’s store and access the safe. A note on the safe urged not to blow it open and warned the safe’s value exceeds its contents. J A Cook confronted a lookout. a shot fired produced no serious damage and the burglars escaped. Sheriff Kay and pursuing hounds found tracks but could not track the suspects due to poor conditions.
Auctioning the remainder of household goods and other articles on Saturday December Sth at Baldwins residence in Lovelock. Everyone invited to attend this local sale.
Four children under G R Carter E G Jacobs Mrs Waters and D H Rowland were bitten by a three month old pup that snapped at food and fingers. The animal bit fingers drawing blood, died soon after frothing at the mouth, its head sent to Atlanta for rabies testing. The dog’s youth makes hydrophobia possible and puzzling. Also: a Harmony Me reader praising Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a free trial bottle offer.
The spirit of Sophia Birt infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Broom passed away Friday at 2 a m at four months eighteen days. Her remains were laid to rest Saturday at Poplar Springs cemetery amid many sorrowing relatives. The bereaved parents receive broad sympathy from friends. An endorsement appears for Longman and Martinez L M Paint sold by The Carter Hardware Company Walhalla South Carolina with buying tips.
Sensational exchange at the North Georgia Conference in Newnan features Rev W W Wadsworth threatening a maladministration charge against Bishop W W Duncan after a contested ruling. The secretary read corrected minutes claiming exoneration, sparking questions of law versus administration and a potential further battle at the next general conference. The note then recalls a personal obituary for Neomie Cantrell, aged 28, dated October 19, 1905, commemorating her memory.
In Lincoln Nebraska a man named Diamond aged 18 was arrested for lighting a cigarette he had just rolled for personal use in front of a city detective. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs, described as the lightest penalty prescribed by the law for manufacturing cigarettes.
Poem celebrates daily gratitude and family gatherings. It depicts a Thanksgiving home scene with father carving, mother serving, children singing, and blessings offered to God. The verses emphasize unity, blessings, and enduring thanks through simple, heartfelt rituals.
The notice states defendants are summoned to answer the complaint in an action in Oconee county South Carolina. It requires filing an answer within twenty days of service at the office of attorney Robert A Thompson in Walhalla. The filing occurred November 27 1905. The seal bears GR D Burns and CG P.
After four hearings the court dismisses Rev T Cattin’s $50,000 libel suit against Rev Dr John G Kilgo and trustee B N Duke. Justices split on malice in Kilgo speech and pamphlets. Gattis loses suit. Kilgo not found malacious in news coverage.
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