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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
5
Westminster C H had her first experience last week in a strike at the knitting mill. The few in the area who know sock making were puzzled but the mill is now back on track as managers secured additional operatives and work is moving smoothly again.
Misses Eloise Strother Mary Pitchford Dora Pitchford Lula Earle Tommie Pitchford elected to office at G G Club meeting on East Main street. Guests Miss Annette Robins Linder attended. Telegram contest amused, Sophie Rose won a prize for an o themed message. Candles at table predicted years to marriage as Sophie Rose lighted all but two. Refreshments served by Ida Pitchford.
Lost item: a bilious attack attributed to illness with nausea and headache. Found at a drugstore a box of Dr King s New Life Pills advertised as a guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice priced at 26 cents.
Lew J Kilburn will succeed T J Simmons as guano inspector in Macon Georgia on October 1 Simmons has held the post for the past year Kilburn is a well known labor leader and former head of the State Federation of Trades He has represented Bibb County in the Legislature and the Macon job pays a salary of 1000 a year
The weekly list for September 16 1907 shows unclaimed letters in Walhalla. Names include Mrs B Y Abrams Mrs Allan Bishop Brown Mia Nellla (2) Boozer Mr H M Dean Mr Thomas Madison Rev R A Moore Miss Selle Stewart Mr John Williams Mr Davie. P M Merrick notes advertised items.
The following is the record of temperature and rainfall as recorded at the U S Station. Week ending September 18 notes machinery display by Mra R Callaway and others observing weather data from B I Douthit's home.
A Saturday evening porch party at Dr. Probsts featured 8 to 10 oclock entertainment with punch served by Miss Julia Williams aided by Aileen Donaldson and Mary Ellen Wilson. An initial contest issued a prize drawn by Miss Julia T Williams, followed by guest-made candies. Attendees included Mrs DeWitt Pickett and many local residents plus Dr. Probst. The event was warmly recalled.
Walhalla Graded Schools opened last Monday with a splendid attendance and daily growth. The total enrollment, including the Millville school, stands at 270 as we go to press, and Superintendent Prof. J. L. Kennedy expects rapid flourishing of the school in the coming weeks.
Mary Elizabeth Vollrath born Calhoun 1856 died September 15 1907 at home aged 51. Survived by husband six children and sister and many relatives. Funeral Monday at Bethel Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev L W Brown.
The Keowee Courier column expresses sincere thanks to those who aided the family during the passing of their wife and mother, Lewla Vollrath and Emily extend blessings to all who helped.
Special report from Fairview on September 16 notes J. B. McMahan of Stone Wall Ga visiting his parents, Bertle and Clyde Bigger staff visiting Rutherford and a string of residents visiting friends and kin. The J. J. Hinkle sawmill operation at McMahan gin ships dogwood blocks for shuttles as Jamestown Exposition trips are planned for Barron and companions.
Late reports from the home of Ex-President Cleveland indicate rapid decline with little hope of recovery. Also noted is a millinery opening in Westminster on September 27.
An exploration of high school criteria defining age, grade levels, and course breadth. It covers entry requirements, duration, teacher qualifications, and aims including college preparation and vocational readiness, with endorsements of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for mention of medical notices.
Westminster Knitting Mills Board approves increasing capital stock by 20000 to 40000 with 400 shares of 50 par value. Preferred stock carries 7 percent cumulative dividend, liquidation preference, and voting rights equal to common. Meeting for stockholders set for October 26, 1907. proxies encouraged.
The writer thanks friends for past patronage and aid during illness, then urges all debtors to come forward and settle past due accounts at once. J H Moore M D requests prompt payment.
J W Todd, as qualified administrator of Archie M Todd, deceased, will apply to Judge D A Smith at Walhalla Court House on October 21, 1907 at 11:00 a.m. for leave to make final settlement of the estate and obtain a final discharge as administrator.
A High School election is ordered at Tokeena School House on Saturday September 28 to decide if the district shall unite with Townville and other Anderson County districts to form a high school. Polls open 3 to 5 pm with ballots reading Mor High School for yes and Aguin at High School for no.
Citizens petitioning Districts 63 and 68 in Seneca and Reedy Fork secure an election to decide uniting for a high school. The vote will be October 2, 1907, from 3 to 6 pm at local schoolhouses. registration certificates and tax receipts required. The ballot reads For High School or Against High School. Trustees named as election managers. G L Craig, Superintendent of Education.
Notice of a special election to approve a two mill tax in Comcross District No 21. Polls open September 28, 1907 from 3 to 5 PM at the School House. Ballots read Yes for tax, No against. Voters must show last year’s tax receipt and registration certificate. Election managers appointed by L Graig, Co Superintendent of Education.
Special tax election to determine millage will be held at the School House on September 28 at five o clock P M. The ballot shows Yes for in favor and No for opposed. Voters must present last tax receipt and registration certificate as required by law. Election procedures follow general election rules. Superintendent G L Craig signs the notice.
A Chicago News report quotes a bank depositor asking to see an enabler, and the bank president explaining the suspect left town to avoid arrest, implying a sought individual linked to a bank matter.
The Court of Common Pleas for Oconee County willsale four town lots in Bene County described as lots Nos 173, 174, 188 and 184 fronting Fair Play Street and South Beck Street. Thomas M. Lowery v Wales Lowery and others. Sale to occur October 7, 1907 at the courthouse in Walhalla. Terms cash on day of sale with one year credit bearing interest. Master W. O. White to oversee.
Real estate listing offers Lewis Rowland Farm of 170 acres six miles from Walhalla Port Nicholson's House and Lot at West Walhalla 49 acres on Tamassco road eight miles from Walhalla Cantrell Farms 124 and 70 acres One Saw Mill Outfit Agency A. C. Burton and A. Bentley seek buyers and urge viewing for any market needs.
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