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Newspaper

Pickens Keowee Courier

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1903

Page

4

Closing School Exercises At Walhalla

In Walhalla on April 14 the 8 C closing exercises were a success with Miss Effie Bibbling as teacher. The event featured a church program, student songs, recitations, and a lamp of memory, followed by an evening session with refreshments and a crowded audience. Several local residents attended relatives and friends from nearby towns, with program details noting songs, recitations, and a gun drill by twenty girls.

Aring Monars David Hanvey Patrick Moore Crayton Brook Edmund Zachary Alfred Prichard Drake Bejean Atanders Monara Arthur Gibson John Zmchary, Jr Spearman Galey Mayballa King Mary Meredith Abree the Kirla Bertha Rooves Ollie Arichard Vaaslo Prichard Johnnie McKee Caliathonica Nix Pela Minson Elia Moore May Moore Stolls Rooves Lillie King Maude Zachary Maxto Gibson Ajos Willie Zachary Newry J. Zaghary Bo Aniderson Agin

Kindergarten Ties Belton Mill Support Through Song

Belton Mill supports a new kindergarten in Campobella through a musical pageant led by Captain Smythe. Pupils led by Mrs Doyle and Bonnie Fant express loyalty to the mill in a song praising its excellence. The operation gains strong town interest and teacher dedication fuels the effort.

Roe Sven Bagwell Allan i Iy Doyle Alta Nsiy Sohott Tate Muu Doyle Mins Bonnie Fant Campobella Wachers Citi Belton Smythe Laa

What Will Oconee Do at Rural Schools Meeting

A meeting of the Qoones Rural Schools Improvement Association will be held in Seneca on Saturday April 26. Delegates from five colleges will discuss Higher Education Latin in schools and other topics with speakers from Clemson Wofford Davidson and Winthrop. Citizens urged to write to Henry P. Boggs Seneca S C with their plans to act.

Qoones Rural Schools Seneca Seneck Tachor Anil & Trustee D. Flicholson Kate J. Steck Walhalla Mra Oconee Heory P. Boggs 5. C

Negro Seizes a Lady's Purse in Greenville

In Greenville on North Street last night a Black man assaulted Miss Son Thomason, a city official, snatching her purse containing money and fleeing. The suspect, a well known local figure named Sor Dial, was arrested shortly after and jailed on charges of theft. Thomason sustained severe fright but no injuries.

Greenville Thomason Miva ‘Thomason Heyond S

Court and grand jury remarks on county affairs and smallpox

A letter from J. A. Cook laments court adjournment and critiques county governance. He recounts a past July grand jury report accusing fraud and extravagance in county charities, noting inflated convict provisions while farmers struggled. He questions accountability and whether Oconee has a Solicitor, addressing "Senex" and urging scrutiny of public funds.

Court House Slynr Oconce

She Wants a Husband in Sitka Alaska

Miasulin Rows, long resident near Naylor, Ga, plans to marry Thompson in Sitka Alaska. She left for Seattle then by boat to her future home, after responding to his earlier seven to eight month old marriage advertisement.

Valdosta Misa Rono Sitka Seattle Mich Rong

Reunion in New Orleans Urges Military Attendance

A May 18 to 1608 reunion in New Orleans prompts a call for a large turnout. General command directs posting a line of march to be ready for attendees, with railroads offering normal fares and divisions urged to attend. A petition advocates compulsory public school attendance, gathering many signers in Franklin County.

Aden Araling Colui Salonen Ropinen New Orleans Louthlaun Bay Reneral Adda Nartara Thomas We Carwila Mabe ‘Onoral Booth Carolina Mnion J. M. Jordan Stat Algnora Inne Baturda

Trains Collide at Pleamont in Southern Railway Crash

A collision occurred on the Southern Railway near Piedmont on Saturday afternoon as two freight trains met head on. The crews escaped injury, but the crash killed several mules and caused material damage.

Southern Railway Pielmont Golden Grave Howard Piedmont Graouvill

Independent promoters pledge to build Chattanooga to Anderson railroad

Mr Frink and associates tour Anderson saying the line from Chattanooga to Anderson will be built without public funding. They have financed survey and preliminary work themselves, expect to start construction within sixty days, and deny asking locals for money while noting potential Southern Railway involvement. Residents remain cautiously skeptical but hopeful as promoters promise rapid progress.

Ant Nak Chattanoogs Aternia Fritk Fink Sntire Fund Erik Vanderaon Ivan Mr. Africk Anderson Haw Koing Frink Asociates Prils Anderton Anderson Tran

Smallpox Kills at Long Range and Other News

The report notes a long gap since the last smallpox death after Mina Minnie Peterson’s father died decades ago. It recalls a recent smallpox case, then covers a shooting in Swiuda county where Rufus Durst killed Jobo Shaver over a land dispute. The Virginia Legislature removed Judge Campbell for misconduct linked to liquor interests.

Mina Minnie Peterson Misa Peterson State Health Board Rufus Durst Jobo Shaver Pleasant Cross Swiuda County Shaver Leaves & Wife Ohud Dutat Iassid Virginis Clarence J. Campbell Campbell Judiciary Amherst House of Delegates Oso

Died Reverend William Fenty Milburn noted blind preacher

Rev William Fenty Milburn longtime chaplain of the United States Senate died in Santa Barbara. Born in Philadelphia in 8 he became totally blind after an eye injury in childhood. He served in Mobile Alabama and was known for his lectures and writings across the United States Canada Britain and Ireland. The Atlantic Constitution and Home and Farm owe you for the amount of 82.

A. Washington William Fenty Milburn United States Senate Santa Haria Wan m Philadelphia Mobile Ala Milbuen United States Canada Great Britain Ireland

Two Childre n Recover With Foley Honey and Tar

Letters from readers recount a family using Foley s Honey and Tar for whooping cough relief after two children suffered paroxysms and fainting fits. The husband writes of success with the remedy.

Hatchet linked to Washington cherry tree tale found

April 10 reports Workman found a small hatchet wedged between ceiling and upper floor in the old Macy building in Washington. Sightings fuel speculation it could be the famed weapon used by the Father of His Country to chop the cherry tree, a claim debated by local observers.

Mehmood Washington Macy Waalington

Mohawk Steel and Wire Co headlines shift in leadership

Senator McLaurin, newly elected vice president of Mohawk Steel and Wire Co, leads a consolidation spanning Bronawick, Girmlage, and Katlroat with 660 million capital. Writings describe successors as chief, director, and executive within Alabama consolidated coal and steel ventures amid reorganizations and rail connections.

Aenator McLaurin Wad Fens Bronawick Girmlage Hare Katlroat Trinaniok Daak Co Alavama Conselidated Coal and Tron Co Muriged Ahgut Efe Aiko Fret Vlce Premient Witoriey Mohawk Stael Ani Wire Co Prealdoht Renntrnation CometRay Briginwick Nod Bivelogiam Railroad Mahawk Company Cvelen Mel New York Hrnanwick and Tileroln

Chronia Bronchitis Cured With Honey and Tar

Mr Joseph Goffman of Montmorenci writes that chronic bronchitis left him whispering and speechless at times. He tried many remedies until his employer suggested Foley’s Honey and Tar, which cured him and he recommends it to others as effective.

Joseph Goffman Montmorenci

No Funds to Prosecute the Work in Confederate Rolls

Governor Hayward and Col. Tribble held a conference on completing Confederate service troop rolls. The National Government has provided no appropriation, leaving data collection costs to be borne locally. If funds are unavailable, Governor Hayward will bring the matter before Confederate veterans for discussion at the reunion.

Columbia Hayward Gol Tribble Ntm

Blue Ridge Railway Co Between Welton and Walballa

A damaged OCR item describes Blue Ridge Railway Co section between Welton and Walballa with tables and numbers, listing stations, dates, and a schedule that includes goods and passenger services. It mentions various stop names and times, with references to a turnout and possible timetable entries.

Southern Hallway Special Rates for National Meet and Events

The Southern Railway announces round trip specials to Nanhville Touin and Atlanta for General Assembly and National Convention events with reduced fares. Tickets go on sale April 20 and May 1 for St Louis, May 8 return. May 2 to 17 for Los Angeles trip. final return July 15. Stopovers allowed in Colorado and nearby points. Contact agents or R. W. Hunt for schedules and tickets.

Bouthvr Nanhiville Touin General Ansembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sh Lonta Eledion Ton Ceromonica Louisiana Purchase St. Loui Atlanta B. C America Tioketa Presbyterian Church United States Los Angeles Cal San Francisco Licoit Colorado Southern Raway Company R. W. Hunt Charleston

School Board Seeks Staff for 1903 04 Term

Nealelin Behool Board invites Poltea for heashers' poaltions in the ilintin graded school for 1003 1004. Openings include Superintendent salary 10 per month One Primary Teacher 85 per month One Teacher for 24 and Od Bridon salary 30 per month One peer for dth path praies One he or Ou ae Teh graded at 45 per month Also one Wacher for Millville School 1st and 2d grades salary 2 One colored tedder for negro school salary 20 per month All teachers employed to serve at the pleasure of the Board Applications to Secretary on or before May 12th 19H3 None but lionged tapelinte Boidion Thrat race certificates ee appl fGoran. Secrataria Walhhua'sehoo! Board April ab

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