This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
4
The September crop reports show cotton at about eighty four percent of expected value with a strong price outlook. Farmers are urged to balance selling, consider food crops, and avoid overreliance on cotton amid recent market gains and prior year weather impacts.
In Greenville and Charleston, circuit judges urge decisive action to compel attendance of material witnesses. Judge Aldrich ordered a jail hold on a key witness until January term, signaling strict enforcement to deter postponements, while Judge Dantaler warned juries amid a no-bills case involving liquor license holders.
The article recounts Judge Jer admonishing jurors about guilt and duty, urging the law-abiding Charleston element to uphold the law. He critiques the grand jury by calling for accountable witnesses and lectures aimed at improving court efficiency and integrity.
A damaged report suggests Adige Aldrich reversed ruling on mayor and intendants authority over municipal sale laws and that the case might not reach the Supreme Court. The claim questions the sweeping rule affecting labor sale regulations and notes hearsay about eventual confirmation.
The article previews events in Charleston during a festival week from October 25, featuring the State Fair, visits by dignitaries, a Clemson Carolina football game, expanded exhibits, and entertainment for visitors. It notes naval flotilla torpedo boats returning, and asserts strong local business backing ensuring a complete entertainment program for residents and guests.
A quirky reader letter from Kelli in Minn cites Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure remedy for wounds burns and skin eruptions. The note suggests the salve prevents crippling injury from an knee mishap and claims rapid healing.
In Athens Georgia on September 25 a white farmer Venerau Kennon aged 25 was killed near Watkins. His body, with head injuries and $6500 on him, was found in the Oconee river at the Cemetery bridge. A coroner’s jury opens a sweep of the case as robbery is suspected. One note reports a mine explosion in Roslyn Washington killing fifteen men and injuring several, with fears of another blast as flames continue.
The Department of Agriculture reports a sharp drop in cotton crop condition for September, worsened by heavy rainfall early in the season, drought later, and boll weevil damage. Louisiana and Mississippi show the steepest declines, with far less acreage than prior years and New Orleans storm effects noted. State-by-state ginning totals through September 25 are given, indicating overall decline from 1908 levels.
A 1909 notice from Richland warns all persons not to trespass fish hunt or pursue wildlife on lands under control. Violators will be dealt with per law and local officials, listing multiple signatories and the date September 28 1909.
News from Mamer Tennessee reports at an all night singing nine miles south of here in Alcorn county Mississippi Abe Coke was shot and killed by Gapes Dixon and a Coke brother then shot Dixon. Dixon is believed to be mortally wounded. All involved are prominent local farmers. Cause of the shooting is unknown.
Oconee County South Carolina announces tax collections for county school and special districts for fiscal year 1909. Payments received in January attract 1 percent penalty, February 2 percent, and March 1–15, 1910 seven percent. After March 15, unpaid taxes go to Sheriff for action. Taxpayers should request receipts by township or special district.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.