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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
4
The Keowee Courier announces a policy for personal communications, stating that items under one hundred words will be printed free of charge. Messages over that length require payment at a rate of one cent per word, with cash accompanying manuscripts.
A late 19th century editorial about a memorial project faced heated debate over funding and eligibility. The piece urges public support for a nationwide tribute honoring those who died defending the nation while criticizing delays and demanding accountability in collecting pledges and publishing contributor names.
The speaker urges Walhalla to adopt a municipal lighting plan. Officials say a comprehensive, stable system can be launched to benefit the town, reducing dependence on a single individual or private company. Community leaders insist Walhalla is large enough to warrant town owned lighting.
On the page of the stage of Thy Court, Ruskin Anderson of Senora has started a large venture promising premium stock and premiums for buyers. The ad urges readers to visit his store, inspect stock, and enter the plan to secure handsome premiums. Goods are guaranteed as represented with refunds if not satisfactory.
A fragmented report notes a spreading illness tied to a past event with cases in North Carolina and Onslow County. It mentions a death risk among survivors and references a Tennessee incident, with authorities investigating pelagic disease exposure and a fatal attack near Royle Hine in Casey County, Kentucky.
Fifty years ago Cobden predicted British workers would enjoy bread from free trade. The prophecy contrasted with rising living costs in Britain versus the United States. A London letter recalls a family grace under protected bread, highlighting bread scarcity and tariff debates. In Alabama, Louis Balagin and Josh Balagin were tried for Deputy Sheriff Wainwright’s murder. Lois Batam was sentenced to death and Josh Balagin to ten years in prison.
Readable fragments describe Mars near alignments and an eclipse view on September 2. Report notes observers from San Jose and Mount Whitney captured a surface image, claiming Mars could sustain life with water vapor present, challenging Earth-centric assumptions.
Washington reports the Canal Commission has reviewed August 28 seismographs from the Canal Zone noting four minor shocks, amid debates on potential threats to the canal. The commission set up stations to monitor tremors and issue statements on seismic risk. The rest lists local obituaries, church notes, and community updates, plus an ad for Chamberlain's remedy and a note on a new Georgia bank charter with $25,000 capital.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the estate of LD Piripy deceased to file claims with the administrator Thomas J Turret and present supports within the time required by law. The administrator is Sept Ub 190n.
State of South Carolina Oconee County Court of Common Pleas to be hung for sale to the highest bidder in front of the courthouse at Walhalla on October 7. The parcel known as the Skelton tract sits near Miles Moss and James Wood, containing about acres. Purchaser pays extra for papers. WANTED Fifty girls and boys to top knit and loop. Light clean work, high wages offered by Hetrick Hosiery Mills Walhalla South Carolina.
Notices warn debtors of J M Cobb estate to pay and creditors to present claims within legal time. Also includes examination notice for a 1909 school exam in Walthall and a notice in Oconee County about Knitting Mill creditors and stockholders to establish claims and shares by Oct 28, 1909. Also mentions W C White master in common pleas.
An advertisement from Walhalla invites buyers to compare buggies wagons and harness for value. It boasts superior Carolina plywood wheels and skilled workmanship, selling two-lorse wagons for lower prices and offering a free $78 High Point Buggy with $10 purchases. Brown claims guarantee and wide inventory in a large concrete block building.
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