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Newspaper

Keowee Courier

Location

Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

7

Doctor Slain at Johnston in Morning Shooting

Dr Charles Titwell was fatally shot at Johnston by his brother in law Yancey May with a shotgun after a domestic dispute with Titwell’s wife. Titwell died about thirty minutes later. May surrendered to the sheriff and will seek bail. Titwell is from Newberry county and had resided in Johnston briefly.

News and Courier Kagefeld Charles Titwell Yancey M. May Jobpeton Thrwell B. J. Hes Ita May Tme Tilwell Newberry County Johnston de Vore Titwell Newberry

Westminster Rural News Notes and Visits

A rural Westminster column reports a crowd at Richland's plank event with J T Hancox returning to Cordele accompanied by George N Dickson and J Jones. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Stites Hunter hosting an ice cream festival with 26 attendees. Local residents Addie West and Kim Todi are noted guests, with plans for new homes and continued community activity in the week.

Westminster Soweral Richland J. T. Hancox Cordele George N. Dickson J. ¥. Jones Wiy Polmer Elie Stites Hunter Addie West Pelzer W. Binny

Suicide of Prof G C Reed at sister in law home

Prof G C Reed a well known man of Cokenbury died by self inflicted pistol shot shortly after seven on Wednesday morning at the home of his sister in law Mire W a Kivigut Cokesbury. He rose, issued some orders for work, then went to room of a boarder Mr Warren and ended his life. Reed, once a Greenwood teacher, later turned to fruit growing achieving success and energy despite a crippled condition. He was about 65, a native of Anderson county, survived by a brother in Anderson and a sister in Florida, married to Mina Jennie Connor of Cokesbury, with no children. He had lived with Mrs Kirk, alter of Mrs Reed, for years.

Greenwood Index G. C. Reed Cokenbury W. A. Kivigut Cokesimey Reed Warren Greenwood Andeson County Anderson Florida Mina Jennie Connor Cokesbury Kirk

Died From Pellagra in Chester South Carolina

Mrs. M. A. Gwinn of Pinckney street Chester died at 9 yesterday afternoon from pellagra. Dr Taft Hines attended, noting the illness began last June with a sore mouth and rough skin on her hands. Her mind remained clear to the end. The report mentions two other pellagra cases and several suspected ones in the area as the disease spreads in the South.

News and Courier Chester Awk A. Gwinn Pinckney Street Jwinn Taft Hinees Mra. Gwinn

Madison notices and social items from Westminster

Lovats from Madison report Rev. J L Singleton died during his regular appointment at City Hall Sunday night. The Jones and Price Lumber Company office is completed and Miss Lawhra Crosshin becomes book-keeper. Several Madison youth attended a ball game at Westminster Thursday. Mrs. C J Walters has been seriously ill but slowly improves. Dr and Mrs I S Jones of Savannah visit the former's brother J D Jones, Miss Lucy Jones and Miss Eunice Stigieton. George W Munlutt returned to Atlanta after a week here. Bryan and Marye Cleland visited Royston friends. Mr and Mrs John S Hull visited Westminster. A crowd from Here attended a plente at Richland Tuesday. Mrs H Cleland visits brother J L Watt in Toccos. Mrs S C Watt and three children visited here recently. Mrs J R Cleland has returned from visit to brother R B Baleinger of Westminster.

8. C. Watt J. R. Cleland Nas R. B. Baleinger Westminster

A Tribute of Love to W K Ables at Beaverdam Baptist

Obituary and community tribute for W K Ables of near Reeder Ford, who died August 4, 1408 after typhoid fever. Born July 28, 1872, he leaves wife Ida Sullivan and five children. He was longtime Beaverdam Baptist member and praised for faith and virtues. His burial held at Beaverdam Baptist Church. Also a cautional ad for mercury in remedies and a local update on weather, school, and crops from Beaverdam community news.

W. K. Ables Reeder Ford Welfire All About Pin Mr. Ables Horton Ables Ida Sullivan Beaverdam Ben« Verdam Baptist Church Mile Xin Eternal Rest

Road work plan from Walhalla reader letter

A Walhalla reader argues for a property tax to fund road repairs, contending fairness in charging based on worth. He criticizes current road crews for inadequate work and urges paying for what is done, with residents contributing proportionally to their means. RH. Cowan.

Poley s Honey and Tar credited for cure

A Robinsonville merchant recounts a two year illness with constant coughing that improved after using Fo Toy s Honey and Tar. He claims the remedy stopped his cough, restored health, and led to a gain of twenty eight pounds. Supporters include J W Bell Valhalla Stonecypher Drug Co Westminster.

Eagar N. Baylies Robinsonville Det Toy Poley J. W. Bell Valhalla Stonecypher Drug Co Westminster

Funeral plans mark Ka rut z will wishes with dinner bequest

Albert H. Karutz left five hundred dollars for a funeral dinner with hot drinks and refreshments at his services. He also disqualifies attendees who fail to come, to ensure his wishes are carried out, the will filed for probate in New York indicates.

New York Albert H. Karutz Hla Karutz Hotre

Thanks to kind neighbors after loss and illness

A set of heartfelt thanks from several families to editor and the Una community for sympathy, prayers, and assistance during illness and death of loved ones. Messages praise neighbors for kindness, express gratitude, and invoke blessings on all who offered support.

Beunea Keowee Gonhlers Una Rma David Flanyey

Down's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad

An advertisement touts Down's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and rheumatism. It contains a testimonial by Mrs D W Tppens of Anderson South Carolina detailing relief and sleep improvement after use, and notes sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York with a price of 50 cents.

D. W. ‘Tppens Tavern Street Anderson Saga Umen Down Thay Cam Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dent

Death of Mrs. Josephine Barron of Seneca

Mrs. Josephine Latin Barron aged about 64 died August 4 1909 at the Mele home three miles north of Seneca after a long illness. She leaves a husband Stephen P. Barron four children ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. A devout Methodist, she joined the church at age 12 and spent her life in service to the Lord. Her funeral was held August 8 at Matrimony with a large gathering paying tribute to a charitable Christian life. Surviving children include John and William Barron Ming Botts and Joseph Barron and a daughter Mia James Knox died earlier. The notice also mentions Confederate veterans to meet in September to nominate a pension representative for Salt Township.

Josephine Latin McKinney Stephen P. Barron Mele Seneca Hurron John and Willam Barron Ming Botts Joseph Mia James KH. Asnox Barron Master's Vineyard Jainine Gala Hfe C.D. Mann Fin Mav J. Briugletan Westminster Rawley Salt Township

Ballot road plans draw critique from local writer

A local writer from Keowee Courier voices frustration at the wasted time and money on playins bie ball efforts. He argues funds should go toward improving giblie roads to benefit more people and deter demoralization.

Wditor Keowee Altough

Death sentence upheld in Gonzales murder case Mexico

News from San Lute Votoel reports the Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence of Gongales mile Nondire for the murder of Man- Aer Intivee, the brother-in-law of an American heir. The court also levied a decree to pay $200,000 to the widow. Authorities note wealth and prominence influenced the case’s severity.

Supreme Court of State of San Lute Votoel Mexico Gongales Mile Nondire Man- Aer Intivee Nealty Gonzales

Free medical consultation scam advertised by Dr W B Smith

A garbled advertisement from an Ohio institute promises free medical consultation and treatment on Saturday September 4 using X ray and other methods. It claims rapid relief and permanent cures for diseases, urges patients to bring urine samples, and warns married women or minors require accompaniment. It also lists a wants ad for second hand advertising gear from Richmond, Virginia.

Aury Geons Ohio Sven Offloa Moura

Fragmentary Names and Places in Unclear Notice

The readable fragment lists several proper nouns and locations including Putney, James, Boamway, Welch, Andrews, and Bunairintandons in a jumbled public or agency notice. The text shows no clear action, date, or outcome and resembles OCR garble from a longer article.

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