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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
2
The readable fragments describe a weekly publication, subscription rate, and advertisement notices but most details are garbled or missing. No clear event, person, or organization can be reliably identified from the source text.
A Benton gathering of the Oconoo Rural School Improvement Association drew praise for its social aspects and strong educational addresses. Visitors from Seneca were warmly welcomed, and the event highlighted regional ties and local hospitality. A health note advocated Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, sold by J W Boll.
The Federation of Women's Clubs met in Columbia for its sixth annual state convention in the State Capitol Senate chamber. Officers, visitors, and delegates filled the hall as sessions discussed education, forestry, mulberry trees for silkworms, and economic plans. Highlights included Mrs. Patterson of Greenville presiding, education debates, and a proposal on husbands’ allowances, with 77 voters present for the final session and a next convention invited to Newberry.
A busy week in Walhalla and surrounding areas includes visits by residents to neighboring towns, social gatherings, and religious lectures. Notable items mention engagements, church sermons, and a forthcoming Verner Duf try marriage, with local merchants banding together to close shops during hot months.
Westminster notes report a municipal election with two candidates for intendant and a light vote. Several townsfolk are mentioned including Mrs Hoyt Hayes ill health, Mrs Nanpie Barron millinery sales, and visits by Jarrard of Atlanta and Zimmerman of the Southern Railway. A public millinery opening, travel anecdotes, and a merchants pledge to close early are included alongside a Chamberlain remedy endorsement.
Clemson College plans Memorial Hall performance of William Gillette comedy on Saturday May 2 at 4 80 pm. Old John Weatherby role led by J W Holaman with strong cast including Mrs Weatheraby Col KE A Sirmyer and Mrs EH Benton. Proceeds benefit the Athletes Association. Also mentions a tragic murder suicide in Arkansas.
A 1903 snippet discusses the Oconee county public schools progress from eight to twenty-five districts, funds rising, and teacher salaries. It praises the Seneca ladies who started a local education association, notes Clemson College’s interest, and includes a minister's endorsement of Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The piece also covers sermons, community building plans, and social events in Seneca and nearby towns.
Cane Greek April 27 plantation notes record Mr W I Dodd of Greenville visiting. D T Hayeshen returned from Greenville. marriage of John Dodgen and Lillis McCall on April 19, 1003 at Rev W Abbott home. Rev D P Bourdon to preach at Poplar Springs Baptist Church next Saturday night. watermelon grower Mrs Biggerataff crops. Federal liquor seizure near Glassy Mountain yields 200 gallons of pure corn whiskey. Justice officers credited for liquor crackdown. Rhode Island County Ringing Convention to meet Hopewell Baptist Church second Sunday in May. delegates urged from all choirs and classes. Norton Cox Secy.
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