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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
1
A severe lightning strike at Indiapola on September 14 killed four men, injured six, and stunned a dozen others at a crowded poultry exhibition. The bolt split a tent pole, tearing the structure apart and slaughtering hundreds of chickens.
The governor defends his duties amid Senator Tillman’s remarks on marijuana and the dispensary. He says the Legislature has a committee investigating the dispensary and that he will act lawfully if proof justifies action, while remaining fair to those elected. He emphasizes adherence to duty and readiness to act when warranted.
In Danville Virginia on September 14 a focal option sleation produced a turnout majority of 18 for the wets. The total vote was 672 with the drys planning to contest the election on grounds of illegal voting and the wets arguing about nearly 100 votes rejected as illegal.
At Tarpon Springs on Sept 14 Ma G K Paul a known contractor entered the Pont boarding house and killed his wife with a double barrel shotgun at the dining room door then fled to the yard shouting Witmack with the other barrel. Paul was killed by return fire ten minutes later after being heavily intoxicated. No statement was given by either party before or after the shooting.
Nan Patterson, twice tried in New York for the Caesar Young murder, remarried her former husband Leon G. Martin. The ceremony at the Dudley home was conducted by Rev George F. Dudley of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church and witnessed by family and a few friends. They will reside in New York. Patterson Tomson and Mr Martin were divorced three years ago.
Yesterday's cotton market in Laurens saw about 1,000 bales bought off wagons with payments totaling in the thousands. Prices for staple varieties varied as exporters and local buyers shifted positions, with large operators commenting on receipt figures and warehouse activity.
Townville notes describe residents visiting relatives, travel to Winthrop Normal College, and community happenings. Separately in Crown Point a wealthy man kills his former lover and himself after a jealous pursuit ending a murder suicide, a stark contrast to the small town update.
A September near Honey Path reports a lynching attempt following a fight at a rural site about three miles below tire. Jim Moore was killed, and Venileton was captured after a confrontation with Allen Pendleton and Gunther nogto. several men and Magistrate Ashley arrived to prevent further violence as the mob dispersed without further bloodshed.
Austin September 18 About six million acres of state lands opened for entry under a law from the first Texas Legislature. Cattlemen oppose the withdrawal of pasture lands, fearing harm to the cattle industry. Lands to be sold by tracts with one buyer per tract at Biath Acre price, payable in 40 annual installments with 3 percent interest. Three years residence required to acquire title. After sale the state will own about 122000000 acres with a range for cattlemen.
West mister community news notes visitors at G W Lady re Teak Sunday and a Sabbath service at 10 o clock The congregation will collect funds for the Vehicent and Wuppore Sunday school Rev S L Wilson will preach South Carolina Presbytery supply A column tallies Bunko Andersons clothing sale prices up to 15 96 A man named Jones killed a man named Wall on the Tugaloo river Several residents visit Greenville and Lavonia A proposed matriarchal gathering is rumored in Westminster for fall and winter Mrs M A Rowe is misnamed in a past paragraph A jolly straw ride party visits town Master Carman Marott drives the wagon Two new babies in town Garnett Martin and wife announce the boy pending care The marriage invitation of Ethel Graham ponte Addison Stok set for October 3rd at Jamison Church Monticello Special services mark the return of Rev John Moore from the World Baptial Congress in London.
In Hopewell and nearby Sandy Level Va readers report Health gains from Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds after failing to find relief elsewhere. The note mentions local appointments and community events as well as a promotion for Laxative Gome Quisine Tablets.
At the Lowery home Friday guests from Mississippi joined Miss Ward and Miss Steadman for a formal party with lanterns and music. Prizes were awarded for a planting party game. Miss Ethel Kirkpatrick and B. Bouldin won first prize. The evening featured punch, dancing, and a reading of Another Goose Rhymes. Members listed include numerous local families, with plans noted for Presbytery events and a forthcoming dance in the hall adjoining the Citizens' ia.
A hazy, fragmented memoir passage recalls a rough scene aboard a vessel. Amid the shipboard chatter, a dare to chip in for a gift echoes humor and hardship, as the narrator notes a friend's birthday and questions about faith and belonging in a clipped, stylized voice.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain cough remedy by J. W. Bell of Walhallay, claiming it supports natural respiration, relieves the lungs, aids digestion, and stimulates the body's natural state. It touts herbal preparations and non harmful ingredients as beneficial to health.
The September update from Wow Hope reports a busy cotton season in the area and a sizable Sunday prayer meeting of older residents. It notes a Friday evening gathering hosted by Miss Jara Tolloway with music and a fond post gathering, plus visits and returns of local residents from Easley, Anderson, Spartanburg, and surrounding towns.
A garbled ad copy touts Dr. King s New Life Pill as a swift and certain remedy for headache and constipation. Claims it can restore health after illness, with a price of 256 at all drug stores and a guaranteed result.
Ebenezer and Hoplimber 18 area news cover cotton prospects and healthy community notes. J C Chandler buys a dwelling, infant of Mr and Mrs Mulkey ill but improving, youths trip to Woatmipeter, cotton picking and faddos pulling active, W M Wallin at the lok Mut, local girls consider Alleger this winter, Joe Mitchell building near the school, Mina Horta Jones left for Pickens county after two months, many friends wish her well, patrons urged to meet at the school on Saturday September 2 to plan a new schoolhouse, references to Chambarlain’s Vato Halas cure and local sales by J W Tell and partners.
The notice announces revival services at Wall Stake beginning Friday night through Sunday morning led by Pastor Raw J He ton. A baptism is planned in the afternoon. Local residents, including Mine Bortle Crinco and several youths, attend past events and return from Washington to visit families.
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