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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
A misread advertisement page shows pricing for obituary notices and tributes, stating a rate of one cent per word for longer items and demanding cash with copy. It mentions a yearly fee and notes that notices of property or memorials will print within a specified word limit.
A scratched editorial fragment reports Senator McLaurin calling for party unity amid a rift in South Carolina Democratic leadership. He rebukes the executive committee and endorses loyalty to the party, urging Democrats to repudiate factional efforts and support the party nominee in the upcoming primary.
A report details Hagood's reappointment by the United States District Attorney Joby G Capors amid factional debate in Minnesota City. It notes Caporn Hagood and Gudhvanae steering the administration, possible shifts in legal staff, and comments on political dynamics within the state legislature and district attorney offices. It also references a cholamated medical anecdote and mentions Confederate veterans' home matters and legislative discussions.
The Coleman-Wagoner Hardware Company of Charleston announces opening of a wholesale and retail hardware establishment. It is organized with W. Coleman as president, George A. Wagoner as secretary and treasurer, and W. Turner Logan as solicitor. Stock subscriptions reached about 130,000, with plans for King Street stores and a warehouse. The venture aims to serve upper and lower counties, with anticipated operations beginning soon and eventual family relocation to Charleston.
In Carrollton Mississippi August 1 a white mob of about five hundred seized and hanged Butale McCray Belfield McCray and a daughter. They were accused of murder in the town square as Governor A J Rouklie arrived by special train. Witnesses and officials faced pressure as authorities failed to intervene. The article notes other alleged participants and mentions a patent medicine advertisement at the end.
A mob in St Clair county executed Charley Bontley after a fatal shooting amid a mob violence incident over the slaying of Vann William. The scene involved a crowd at a bend of the road, deaths, and subsequent arrests as officials investigated.
The article details a damaging cyclone-like storm on Sunday July 26 near Sajom and surrounding farms. It uprooted trees, broke limbs, tore down corn and fodder, toppled fruit trees, damaged outbuildings, and disrupted crops while sparing some neighborhoods. local figures, including Mr. Morgan Rosheater and Mr. Go, are mentioned alongside weather impacts and community responses.
A fragmented report details a death by suicide linked to jealousy and a marital tragedy involving a soldier named Hhokerty and his wife. The public execution of the case appears uncertain, with references to military oversight and a questioned appointment to Clemson College governance.
Public sale of seized property to cover a court ordered expropriation in Oconee County South Carolina proceeds in Walhalla. Property listed includes town assets and parcels conveyed by D Ay Spill and other parties. Sale conducted by official sheriff officers with agents presenting the bid and sale terms.
Notice directs overseers and commissioners to work out their sections over the next two weeks. It mentions appointments and urges timely notification of progress and actions to the author, dated August, UNI.
An older notice announces a county group member from Oconee who participated in a regional event will meet at a local court house. The meeting is set to discuss preparations for cloths lay and county measures with officials listed and a date in soon coming month.
A contract to repair the Font Belden is under consideration with bids from multiple firms. The expected cost, conditions, and timeline are to be finalized by the Weabby Deilge council as authorities review the proposals.
A summons issued to the defendants in a South Carolina matter directs them to answer a complaint by a specified deadline. The document names several parties and attorneys and indicates service via the clerk of court. It sets the date for filing and outlines the relief sought from the court.
A notice in Walhalla county court details a lawsuit over a proposed railroad right of way from Walterville to Georgia along a corridor through multiple towns. It names defendants and seeks legal action, with hearings set in the Walhalla court and state details.
Public probate notice announces administration of the estate of Adaline Patterson and widow Phoman Vibnnrsdn. It commands all interested parties to appear at Watlington Court on a stated date in August to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted.
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