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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
3
Local notices report visits by relatives and officials, a jail incident, a choir rehearsal call for the Walhalla Semi Centennial, a baby’s death, and plans for the town’s celebration. The piece lists attendees, church and school events, and upcoming changes to event dates.
Walhalla Gun Club convenes this Wednesday at 6 oclock in Pitchford's Hall. President G. K. Maxwenn and Secretary-Treas J. A. Sreok urge full attendance. The State Alliance held its thirteenth annual session in Columbia with fifteen counties represented and net withdrawal of exchange money approved. Community notices include monument donations to Gen John A Wagener and a list of post office letters. A town-wide Semi Centenn ial celebration is planned for August 25 and 26 with inviting remarks from local officials and committees.
In Camden last Monday Taine Me Laoehlin assaulted Th. Depaas on the street, with Depa later dying from injuries. The text also references resignations and political maneuvering around a Southern federation and white supremacist concerns in North Carolina and South Carolina, hinting at broader tensions and planned votes on voter rights and labor issues amid turmoil.
Capt Theodore Molchors of Charleston stopped in Valhalla on his way to Highlands to spend the heated term with his wife. A Tu e Coun reporter found him at Mrs N Norman's filled with Semi Centennial pride. He notes strong local interest as Charleston pioneers are celebrated and the German Artillery Company plans a large contingent with band and four cannon.
Will Parker, a colored man, surrendered to the Sheriff after admitting he killed his wife in self-defense near Harris Springs on Monday morning. He says a dispute over work led to the confrontation. Parker struck with a hoe, splitting her head during the scramble.
An Ardenton style notice quotes Annie I. Springer of 1125 Toward St Philadelphia praising Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for a long standing hacking cough. The ad notes prices 40 cents and 1.04 for trial bottles and claims universal praise for throat and chest relief.
Protracted meetings open at Fort Madison and Baptist church services draw crowds. Visitors from Columbia Simpsonville and Greenville conduct church and social events as Westminster hosts clubs, elections, and business notes around the Keowee Countenial area.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Charles A. Towne to withdraw as vice presidential candidate of the Populist national ticket around August and be replaced by Adlai Stevenson. The plan cites Towne as a campaign speaker in key districts with a cabinet post pledged if Bryan wins. Georgia markets first bale of the cotton crop weighed 367 pounds sold at a price in cents and shipped to Savannah.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims to cure kidney and urinary issues including back pain and frequent urination. Advertises sample bottles and free literature by mail, with purchasing through druggists in 50c and 1 size.
Lincoln July 28 Mr Bryan says his notification speech will follow the 1900 plan. The platform then makes imperialism the paramount issue and will be the main topic of the speech. The money question is briefly noted in the acceptance letter and later talks.
Editor M Triggins of the Seneca Nova reports Bucklona Arnica Salve cured him after years of suffering from piles. The note claims two boxes fully cured him and promotes the salve as a universal pile cure for 25 cents, sold by druggists countywide.
DRY GOODS STORE adds New Idea Patterns to its up-to-date stock. The standard patterns are ready to be handed out when wanted and become indispensable to dressers of taste. The chse distingue appearance praised by many women is noted in the text.
A humorous fishing tale recounts a five man Greenvillian party’s quest to beat a local record at Whitewater. After three days of fishing they tally a surprising catch while promoting DeWitt's Little Early Risers in a closing testimonial.
State Grain Inspector Wright forecasts Washington wheat harvest will top 30 million bushels, the largest on record, with the crop ahead of schedule. Last year the state produced about 21 million bushels.
State Board of Education endorses suspension of five junior women and expulsion of three for prank at State Normal School. Juniors raided the kitchen in nightgowns, smeared jelly on pillowcases, interfered with desks, and disrupted a dormitory and dining hall dance.
A historical notice lists multiple friends announcing candidacy for sheriff in Oconee County. Names include Jo. Rowin Kenny KT. Scurry W. M. Kay W. D. Srimumna RK Moss and B. Fy Dowrurr, all stating candidacy is subject to Democratic party primary action.
KE E Vennen C T Wycuk and A OC Labatin announce candidacies for Congress from the Third District, subject to Democratic primary results. Each pledges to abide by the primary outcome.
Friends announce J. S. Tyo, A. Lay, Nathaniel Pulte Lirs, Kuen W. Pieper, and S. M. Poot as County Supervisor candidates in Oconee County, subject to Democratic party primary rules and actions.
A flood of notices from friends and supporters announce candidates for the Georgia Oconee county legislature and county treasurer across the Democratic primary. Names include Con Rowr A Thieme, James W Brarden, Wat O Singheron, J OW Town, W M Brown, J MM Peareurs, J Tl Bans, W E Barnton, and I 2 Kay seeking re election or new posts.
Friends of Jesse Laydey announce him as a magistrate candidate near Chochee Whitewater Township Oconee County. Friends of U A T Ginson Mag announce him a candidate for the magistrate posts at Walhalla.
Multiple friends announce candidacies for Coroner of Oconee County subject to Democratic primary action. Also listed are declarations for State Senator and county representation in the Georgia region, all subject to primary election voter ratification.
The text shows multiple declarations by friends announcing candidates for county clerk of court and county superintendent of education, all subject to Democratic primary rules. Names include Cor Wy Me MAsan and S. PL Svrimi.ina, with others like W.T. Gannan and W. M. Paxxkin also mentioned.
Various residents publicly announce their candidacy for County Commissioner pending the Democratic primary. They emphasize support from friends and pledge to back party nominees.
The notice lists several individuals as candidates for county auditor and other local posts in Oconee county, all subject to Democratic primary rules. Names are variably garbled but indicate campaigns for auditor and related county offices in South Carolina.
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