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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
1
Norman's Store offers a free gift to every schoolgirl and boy who registers and buys pencils tablets and supplies. Each purchase logs name and amount. gifts distributed on December 21 22 and 23 to those who register.
In Fair Play two marriages were celebrated last Sabbath by Rev. J B Herron at Bethel and at the home of the bride's parents. Samuel Leathers married Minnie Dooley. Miles Davis wed Pauline Dowis. Both ceremonies drew small gatherings and featured receptions. A monument unveiling for Frank Boltek at South Union cemetery is planned for Sunday at 8:30 PM with W O W members urged to attend.
Eleven Negroes were arrested at Ninety Six and brought to Greenwood under a conspiracy charge. A later arrest followed. The investigation centers on a letter dated September 7 claiming a plan to buy Winchesters to fix events for white folks. White residents doubt the letter’s authenticity and warn of potential manipulation.
A Pittsfield resident, MH Brown, reports using Dr. King’s New Life Pills for years with increasing satisfaction. The pills are advertised to remove kinks from stomach, liver, and bowels without fuss or friction and claim guaranteed satisfaction at all drug stores.
Westminster reports show year over year gains and bright outlook. Mrs Cary and Mrs Warle read instructive papers on Woman's Missionary Union and the Training School. A new constitution was adopted after section-by-section review. Local attendees and visiting delegates praised outcomes as students and church leaders shared updates and plans for the coming year.
Richmond Sept 15 The Federal Court of Appeals filed its decision in the South Carolina dispensary case The State loses Judge Pritchard sustained at every point It was anticipated the case would reach the U S Supreme Court Attorney General Lyon said the case would be taken to the Supreme Court though the appeals court decision is effectively final Also included is an Adams County note about relief for biliousness promoting Chamberlains Tablets with testimonials and sales outlets in Michigan
W W Skelton, a 24 year old assistant at J C Gaines grocery on Bluff road, arrested on a warrant for seduction by Hart County Sheriff Kidd. He was lodged in the county jail and to be transported back to Hartwell today as details of the alleged crime remain undisclosed.
W. J. Harris a respected Spartanburg merchant and former president of Fairmont Cotton Mills died at his home last Friday night from a spider bite he contracted while canvassing the county before the first primary election for Register of Mesne Conveyance. Harris had long been esteemed by hundreds of citizens. The notice also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Gough Remedy claiming it cures without opium, sold by J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Lunney Seneca.
Community scraps report arrivals and departures including Miss Mary Sheldon teaching in Pickens ninth grade, John Waugh visiting A Zimmerman family, Danay Poster winning Winthrop College scholarship, Bertha Lee Cox and Viva Rector as guests, plus Mrs J N Hutchison visiting Opeltia Alabama and Mra Durham visiting Seneca with family. Also cotton market update with 9 cent price and late September missing item notices.
Protracted Methodist meeting proceeds with Rev Yongue assisting from nearby churches. Floral committee of the Civic Association schedules a Thursday gathering at Mrs Stribling’s home. Seneca Graded School opens with full attendance, led by Principal J J Sanders and a staff including Susie Bell and Margie Holland. Public garden shows and social events feature flowering beds and class socials. Students depart for Clemson, Oxford, Shorter College, and Chicora as the new school year begins. Railroad show planned for next Monday with performances by J R Moore of Westminster. local merchants expand ready-to-wear stock to avoid trips to Atlanta or Greenville.
A local Raleigh resident J C Goodwin testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer without leaving a scar after a short treatment. The ad guarantees relief for piles burns and other conditions, price two cents at drug stores.
Columbia reports the South Carolina Supreme Court disbarred John T Duncan for submitting false affidavits. The court ordered him to surrender his license, strike his name from the roll, and cancel his admission to practice. The decision, written by Circuit Judge Memminger, marks a rare and severe punishment for a lawyer in the state.
A 19 year old Miss Wille Bullinger was stabbed to death by Lon Rader 21 near Newton while playing the closing hymn at Sunday school. Rader, a former fiancé driven by alleged unrequited love, professed she bewitched him and killed her after essential advances were refused. He claimed the hymn The Ninety and Nine played as the incident occurred.
Cyna Norman, about 34, lies dying at her home five miles from Charlotte after a throat slash in what may be suicide or murder. A tall man is named by the injured woman but cannot talk. Jim Ayers, a white man living at the Norman home, is held on suspicion though evidence suggests he left before the deed.
Mount Pleasant report notes Lee Spearman took a business trip to Anderson last week. Myers, wire and through electron workers are down with typhoid fever. Rev W J Spearman plans to preach at Salem on the third Sunday at seven-thirty, weather permitting, Saturday night before if not providentially hindered.
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