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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
1
Richland residents report visits from relatives and friends including Mrs R Bowen and Katharine, with several locals preparing for spring moves and farming plans. The Richland school reopens next Monday under Principal W W Kenned, with staff including Hortense Jones and Marton Coe teaching classes. community announcements note a new mixed choir organization at Rook Springs Church and social events hosted by Geraldine Toughs.
J W Ball reports a casualty case where a man in South Glbaon credits Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping chronic diarrhoea after a single bottle. The note mentions a court verdict against the Bentency Cotton Mill manager in Baltimore for $21,000, of which $2,800 was awarded.
The Mother Goose program by Mine Anna Marett and Mia do Dobbs delighted the audience at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. The Sunbeams, about forty five strong, performed with charm and childish innocence. Milas Toy Dowls on the organ added pleasant accompaniment. A collection was taken for Canton, China. Miss Janie Wiley of Kentucky visited relatives. Mrs. Walter Davis and Mrs. Thos Woolen are entertaining Attleboro friends. A lecture on Woody craft will be given at Up Ball Play Academy Saturday night by C. P. Price and J. A. Mebult. all wood workers, especially ladies, are invited.
Advertises Chamberlain Salve as a cure for chapped skin on hands face and for burns. Claims unequaled efficacy for various skin afflictions with a single application. Mentions W. Bell of Walhalla and W. J. Lanney of Soneen as endorsers.
Locals from Tattle River Little River and surrounding area share a patchwork of family news. Mrs Tolvin Alexander remains very ill with hopeful improvements while Alonzo Chapman spent time with relatives in Focuses and John Holden attended a grand show at Anderson last week. Mia Hunnee Trieht closed her school at Smothzer on June 2 and will resume in Mastery for winter term. Several residents report travels, gatherings, and small town updates, including funeral notices for Mr and Mrs D N Alexander in October attended by Rev J B Colley. The piece notes sympathy from friends and relatives and minor health updates across the community.
Seneca news notes a wedding planned for May Belle Loptins and Milas Catlett with a cornerstone ceremony for a new school, plus extensive social visits by local residents, upcoming fall events, a Halloween party, a flower show, and a baby show, all reflecting a bustling community calendar.
Washington distress 1908 census report lists 6,288,780 bales ginned up to Oct 18 1908 with 25,440 active bales for 1908. Comparisons show yearly totals for 1907 4,420,268 1906 4,931,621 and 1904 6,417,804, plus inland sales figures and overall activity across years.
T A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health for three years using Dry King's New Life Pills. The pills cleanse and tone the system in a gentle way that does you good. 26 cents at ML drugstore.
A community flower show invites entries for best preserves cakes and specimens with cash prizes and a rustic concert by Misa Ty M. McGutchen’s pupils. The show aims to become a permanent event with women across towns helping organize. prizes announced Tuesday evening.
A note from David Parker of Boyotta Ni Y says elvi) war veterans were harmed by bitter hormones and that Whore Bullets Mow, likely a patent medicine, cured his atomic trouble. He claims the bitters restore strength and health, recommending Tapert bitters as a remedy and noting his renewed vigor after use.
Westminster Oct 27. Special notes on Mine May Russell and visitors Rusasti's, J G Broanoate and JJ MeLeskey. Rev J R Moore to preach a sermon to Masons and secret orders next Sabbath at 7 20 pm. News on Mrs D S Mull, Miss Grace Kliipa birthday, Mary Louree Carter teaching in Raleigh, and J Agnew arm injury. Consul General Tinant HouseholdWoodmen formed, wedding at Comer October 21 Moon-Grimes. Local moves, trips, deaths, and farming reports amid community chatter.
Ten suspects in night rider depredations in the area are in custody as troops arrive. The investigation into Capt Rankin's death continues with five arrests today including Hd Powell who says he was forced to join the mob. Knox Morgan’s brothers Alonso and C OG Morgan and Luther Wood of Hickman Ky are among those detained as Union City court begins October 26 proceedings. A grand jury is expected to hear from many witnesses with possible charges for twenty or more lynchers. Police report dirty streets and a shift in the stamping camp near Patterson’s.
In Beaufort on October 24 Rev A B Watson announces retirement from active Methodist ministry after nineteen years as an active farmer and preacher. He plans to move with his wife and children to Cherry Hill farm, 180 acres, near Port Royal harbor, to return to farming.
A farmer from Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga W A Floyd by note Bayes Backson Arica Salva says it cured two worst sores on his hand and leg promising worth more than gold. He would mortgage the farm to obtain it and claims every drug store should stock it.
Mount Polagast Oct 24 special: opossum bunting and corn shuck ing will mark the night for a while. Miss EMe Tx ill with typhoid fever, hopes for speedy recovery. A H Land visited parents last weekend. All day service planned at Mount Pleasant Sunday in November with morning preaching and afternoon service. general collection for the orphans home to be taken. Everyone invited to attend with well made baskets and pocketbooks.
The report notes Mr and Mrs Mason Mina muel Mahon Jr and others in Atlanta for a service honoring a four year old son Jack who died from whooping cough. The service was led by Reverend de Ki Moore at Cox place Horseshoe Bead Chauga. Also mentioned are school activities raising 1,954 pounds for charity, and residents Mr and Mrs irk 8 Pilla hosting guests.
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