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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
4
The notice explains that obituaries and tributes of a personal character not exceeding one hundred words are printed free of charge in advertisements and obituary sections. Any content over the limit requires payment at one cent per word, with cash accompanying manuscripts.
An old newspaper note discusses a federal act requiring clear labeling of paid reading matter as advertisements. It warns fines from 50 to 400 dollars for publishers failing to comply and stresses government, not publishers, enforces the rule.
The Courier publishes a reader's inquiry from Ohio University in Athens seeking information on Richard J. Adams who graduated in 1828 and was said to be from South Carolina. The newspaper asks readers with details to contact.
Senator J D Prather of Stephens county Georgia promotes making the Tugaloo River navigable from Panather Creek to Chandler Shoals, urging neighboring counties and state leaders to unite. A government assistant engineer was present in Toccoa, with a five member committee to lobby for federal river and harbor studies. The plan envisions extended navigability aiding riverboat service and rail links, with a forthcoming exhibit and events in late October. The article also notes a football game on October 12 at Riverside and a 50 cent admission.
A garbled editorial dialogue parodies Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan style bets with town names. It mocks editorial stances about Spartanburg Walhalla Walhannah with playful puns on Gattney and Oconee while noting rivals and regional pride.
Clemson College players beat Howard 5 0 in Birmingham as J W Stribling, Oconee athlete, begins promising football career. A large reception followed late arrival of the team, with 700 to 800 cadets cheering loudly, and several Oconee youths visited homes or were visited by families during the weekend.
A Lincoln Nebraska man, Michael Hessheimer, suffered three years of sickness before six bottles of Electric Bitters restored strength and vitality. The tonic claims to cure loss of appetite indigestion and weak nerves, offering a pure blood and good digestion. At druggists for fifty cents.
Safe blowers robbed Farmers' State Bank parish morning, escaping with 900 dollars after blasting the safe. Bank president LD Reg ister fired at a robber from his window but complied when ordered to extinguish his light. No arrests reported. Other gangs struck the Kremlin and Dowslas banks, none secured loot, as a posse pursued.
Rochester dispatch reports Motho sia Kondo, a 27 year old Japanese aviator, killed when his plane struck a windmill derrick near Savannah. He hailed from San Diego where he earned his pilot license.
The week brings updates on medical concerns and upcoming gatherings in Seneca. Dr Cary's appendicitis operation proceeded Saturday with improving prospects. The Presbyterians plan an October 18 meeting, and a weekly club reviews local topics from history to education.
Fragmentary notice describes a medicine claimed to cure lung troubles and croup with price 50e and druggists guaranty. Another item notes Jones serving Columbia with an order related to reinstatement and a sentence dated October 1st, detailing legal proceedings and awaiting penitentiary.
Notice is hereby given that D A Smith Judge of Oconee County South Carolina will hear on Friday in November 1912 at his office to finalize the estate of G W Non ceased and obtain final discharge as administrator October 9 1912
By order of the probate judge Verner has appointed letters of administration with will annexed for Wanally. All heirs and creditors of Verner deceased must appear before the Court of Probate at the courthouse on Thursday the 24th of October at 11 o clock to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published October 4 1912 by Courter.
Incoherent readable fragments describe a local item or notice with unclear details. The piece mentions a date or rate and names that are partially legible but no distinct action or outcome is clear.
The Keowee Courier printed weekly at Walhalla South Carolina lists J A Steck as publisher and managing editor with J W Shelor and Schroder as business managers and partners. Sworn in October 1912 before Jown Craig, with seal affixed.
Notices warn debtors to pay the estate of R M Wright and invite creditors to file claims within law. Probate judge D A Smith calls Kennedy heirs to appear October 24 1912 at Walhalla Court House to show cause why administration should not be granted. Tax books open October 15 to October 31 1912 with 1 percent penalty after.
March 191% tax collection warning states all unpaid taxes will go to the Sheriff for collection after the day specified. Taxpayers must obtain receipts in their township or special school district. Levy details include state, county, and school bond mills. officials urge prompt payment.
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.