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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
4
The state Democratic Executive Committee orders a broad inquiry into the August primary irregularities amid calls to purge the system. Officials argue lax methods invite fraud and threaten party unity and the state’s democracy, stressing nonpartisan, future-focused investigation.
The speaker argues the current primary process is nearly dead and cannot survive without removing fraud opportunities. Once the count is purified, the work to cleanse the system will be straightforward, asserting that all efforts aim to restore fairness and legitimacy to elections.
The text describes delays in investigating primary election irregularities as two regional subcommittees prepare to audit club rolls and poll lists across counties. Chairman Stevenson seeks funding and clerical support, noting the September 11 meeting is premature and will be rescheduled to advance the state wide effort.
A call for county election records to compile a roll of honor, seeking help to furnish readable records within two weeks. The note asserts no charges of wrong have been made and urges reporting on whether the election edifies the public, signed by William P. Stevenson, chair in Chattanooga.
In a blunt shift from partisan noise to practical governance, local politics admit the turmoil is over and county officers can focus on business. The piece frames the past bickering as unnecessary and urges a return to constructive work without further infighting.
Septem ber community notes list visiting relatives from Pine Mountain Clemson Greenville and Danville Va. names include Gillison Pollison Davis Shanklin Bagwell Wyatt Doyle Smith Smith Cleveland and others. travelers head to Rock Hill Johnston Anderson Norfolk and more with fever and health updates and weekend visits noted.
Westminster Sept 10 committee members Dro E Brown I M Gary P P Sullivan Rev P Marett visit Long Creek to inspect site for a mountain school in the northwestern part of the state. Various locals and visitors including W Mason of Greenville and others are noted in town and visiting relatives across nearby towns.
Arthur Bugs Raymond, former New York Giants pitcher famed for his eccentricities, was found dead at the Hotel Veley Chicago. Death due to heart failure aggravated by heat and heavy drinking. he was a well known figure in baseball in recent years.
Anderson correspondent reports Commander N A McCully of Mayflower and Taft yacht fame is ordered to London while Lieut Clarke earns promotion from Citadel to lieutenant commander. Local notes mention cough remedy trust and numerous visits among residents including Mrs Lewis and Miss Hughs with travels to Greenville Carnesville and Westminster.
Edgar McMahan hosts an evening with friends where guests dissect and match photographs. Miss Ruth Berry and another guest were the only couple to correctly arrange all pictures, winning prizes including a hot prize and a doll. The social hour ends with grape juice and departing guests.
The snippet lists varied items from a town column: medicine ads, deaths of local men, upcoming school closure, faculty moves, and many short personal notes. It mentions Bucklen's Amicac for ailments, a Tuesday event, names like T A. Smith, Prof Clinton Fir pal, Miss Ida Belle Shearer, Miss Reford Walters, W. EL. Thomas, Mrs Collins, Rev Mr Mitchell, and Mrs C S Gray visiting relatives in Georgia. The piece references local business, a gin plant, and community visits around Rock Hill and Westminster on a Wednesday.
Notice is given that as heirs under the will of Kate Blair Harrison the property will be sold at public outcry at 11:00 a.m. on October 7, 1912 in front of the Walhalla Court House for 95 acres more or less located three miles south of Westminster on Fuller's Creek. Purchase requires cash and payment for papers. the sale is conducted by Joan D. Dickson and Julia D. Stephens.
Road overseers are hereby notified to stop contracting more road and bridge work in Geonse county. All claims presented to the board hereafter will not be audited unless the work has been authorized by a board member. This applies only to emergencies due to lack of funds for the rest of the year. Phillips, Supervisor, Oconee County, September 4, 1912.
D A Smith judge of probate issues citation to all kin and creditors of John J Haley deceased to appear at Walhalla Court House on September 21 1912 at 11 o clock to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Published September 11 and 5 1912 in The Reo Courier and Court House notices.
D A Smith judge of probate for Oconee County issues notice to heirs and kin to show cause why administration of the estate of M A Cassed deceased should not be granted. Hearing in Walhalla Court House on September 21 1912 at 1 oclock noon after publication September 11 and 18 1912 in The Keowee Courier and Court House door.
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