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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
2
The obituary notes General Wade Hampton has died after a long life of service. It salutes his character, honors his faith, and recalls his steadfast conduct. A concise tribute emphasizes his public roles and enduring loyalty to his beliefs.
General Wade Hampton, famed South Carolina statesman and Civil War hero, died at 8:50 am in Columbia aged 84. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family after a long public life, including governorship and U.S. Senate service. His death elicits tributes from senators and soldiers nationwide as Charleston tolls bells in his honor.
The April obituary of Gen Wade Hampton drew massive crowds in Columbia. Thousands came by nine rail routes, with veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy and students marching to Trinity Churchyard for the private ceremony and dignified interment under a live oak. The scene contrasted with Gen Hampton’s public memorials as mourners and officials paid silent tribute.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held on April 16 2002 the following claims were audited. Claim numbers 2 70 719 85 0 and 10 were continued from prior meetings and many other claims were passed over for consideration or to be acted upon at a future meeting. Supervising official M Pool and clerk F A Schtenter note the continued items and township assessments, including several dams.
Notice to creditors of W. Mt. Isbell deceased in Walhalla Court House Osnee County require proving claims by May 9 1902 at 11 a m or be barred. Master W A White presiding. Marely 1902 118
Fragmented text shows names and addresses with unclear service details and garbled phrasing. It references delivery, guarantees, and scheduling but lacks coherent facts or outcomes to summarize.
A local endorsement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, noting quick relief in chest colds and special effectiveness for children. The piece blends medical claim with community notes, including farming reports, school news, and a brief mention of a study program for youths from the United States and Germany.
The Seorea Demoaralin Club Mipetlog calls a meeting for Saturday at 2 o'clock to reorganize and vote delegates to the county convention. Secretary Doyle of XC chairs the session, with W. M. Brown as president of the Oskway Democratic committee in Neral April.
Surviving members of Jose Chen and associates meet in Pesidinton on May 1, 1908 at 6 o'clock to organize and transact business for the old Javerbure aided society. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a South Carolina Presbytery session report with officers elected and remarks on a large meeting.
Reports describe Praaldont Roosevelt arriving in South Carolina amid disputed events and unclear motives, with local reactions noting confusion over aims and potential political implications. The snippet hints at tensions and partisan responses in the region.
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