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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
6
A Walhalla notice dated 1908 states that obituary notices and tributes of respect over one hundred words will be printed free of charge, with advertising charged at one cent per word for excess. cash must accompany manuscript.
Oct 2 1900s Laurens County scene recounts jurors finding J Henry Garrison guilty of manslaughter with mercy recommendation in the killing of J Louis Whitson. Trial featured testimony by Miss Gavetion and details of alleged seduction, a fatal shot, and emotional family presence across York and Grey Court areas.
A garbled archival fragment describes charitable activities of the Motions Fair Society of New York and related groups. It mentions Little Watts Milwaukee, aid to orphans, sisters performing duties, and special cases involving Savona Indeles and other locals, with references to charities and medical or religious services.
A fragmented report notes Arona and allies seeking funds for a political effort linked to Handaye. It mentions altered statements, a 30 aerowhines prize, and plans involving military and civic figures. Proceeds reportedly benefit unnamed organizers, with dates tied to September and a public sale context.
The Journal of Commerce reports cotton condition fell 7.4 to 78.1 points in September, with declines across major states including North Carolina 12.6 and Mississippi 17.2. Comparisons show year 1907 and 1906 figures, notes weather, drought, and pests as main deterioration factors impacting forecasts.
The case against Southern Railway seeks eighty five dollars for damage to corn and peas caused by a defective culvert on a tract of land near Greenville. The plaintiff claims heavy August rains overwhelmed the culvert, washing out the railroad embankment and flooding the fields. The matter appears in Mage iatroty Samuel Strachey’s court.
A disruption in political campaigning unfolds as a Sunday heist strip of private letters and $75 in stamps vanish from Woodcotk. Investigators pursue a lead involving a cloak device and potential accomplices while the public eye focuses on the missing material and possible motives.
South Carolina farmers face San Jose scale on fruit and shade trees. some cut trees, but Clemson College entomology urges not to destroy infected trees. Advice given on economic control, spraying, and to contact the Division of Entomology for information with no postage required. Also an ad for Dr. Shoop’s cough remedy claiming safe use for mothers and babies, sold by J. W. Holl.
Taft warns Bryan victory would paralyze business while Bryan counters that Taft winning would leave no business to paralyze. The Independent party gains small Georgia presence as campaigns expend little funds. Roosevelt’s slump fears loom as analysts question cabinet unity and party showmanship. Modern outlets note shifting tides as The Commoner moves toward Washington, signaling a broader exchange of ideas.
A questionable testimonial from The Jeweler in Indianapolis. mentions C suffering kidney trouble and claiming Poley’s Kidney Remedy eased backache and regularities. Indirect endorsement appears to be sold by J W Bell and others in Valhalla, Stonecypher Tyssy Ca, with garbled spelling throughout.
Jolington News Monitor notes 53 Sundays occur this year with five Sundays bracketed by peculiar calendar gaps. The piece hints at rare timing affecting church services meals and family routines while musing on future penalties or costs a hundred ten years hence for such irregularities.
County treasurer J Schroder presents the 1907 financial schedule listing paid claims from county funds for roads and bridges under the Oconee jurisdiction. The lengthy ledger names numerous individuals and firms, including Thrasher, Burgess, Leathers, and McGarley, with many entries and amounts indicating work from the Keowee area and surrounding districts.
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