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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
2
The Keowee Courier lists subscription at one dollar per year and notes advertising rates are reasonable. Obituary notices up to one hundred words are free. longer tributes are charged per word with cash and manuscript required.
Walmualla reports editor D Tf Huagell retires, succeeded by ak. A Mf Carpenter. Carpenter previously city editor for 1.5 years. The Daily Mail gains a seasoned editor as Charleston pastor Rev GT Byackert notes the paper’s rising influence. Also noted: death of Rev. Byackert and clerkship appointment of Ricuany W. Hurson in the U.S. District Court.
A Georgian guest describes a week in Oconee South Carolina visiting Walhalla Fort Hill and the Old Stone Church. He notes hospitality from the Dandy Perritt and Doyle families, tours of Clemson College campuses and Hartwell landmarks, and reflections on the Courier newspaper and notable locals. He also recalls Old Pendleton burial sites and regional history, ending with a nod to local remedies.
December notes from Seneca cover visits by Will Wells and family from Washington DC, Webb in town for a funeral, and Mrs. Ashmore's death in Atlanta with burial at Mountain View. Arbor Day at the public school, Thanksgiving services, and a social at Ruskin Anderson’s with a book quiz prize add local color and community life amid weather and church activity.
Westminster notes a fatal accident as Mr. Waite, 35, of Sevcra, crossing near the depot, is struck by a moving train. His body is taken to Mr. Tannery’s home for coroner’s inquest. family and friends mourn in shock while authorities report a cold Thanksgiving with limited church services. Also mentions local figures and events including Rev. Kendrick’s sermon, Clemson cadet home visit, and small-town health notices.
Lawrence 60 guide to shoppers advertises a clean up to date dry goods store offering a vast assorted stock. It touts lowest prices with money back guarantee and highlights items from water proofing to cotton undergarments, suits, footwear, and children’s wear with New York Sanitary tags attached for quality.
Charleston mourns as Mr George Cunningham, United States Marshal for South Carolina, dies at his home after a brief illness. A former mayor and long time Republican figure, he rose from modest beginnings in East Tennessee to prominent public service in Charleston. The report traces his career from mayor in 1873 to marshal under later administrations. Also appears notices of Chamberlain tough remedy and Fort Madison railway building.
Corinth reports a new school building ready for Monday with Prof. Bowlen teaching and Miss Lillo Brown studying bookkeeping. Local farmers Matthew and Warren Davin are highlighted for abundant crops and livestock as the community plans church improvements and Thanksgiving praise. Also covers croup prevention with Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Clemson’s 11 to 0 victory over Tennessee and Southern Athletic Association implications.
Washington reports President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with members of the family and a few personal friends. Attendees included Senator and Mrs Lodge, Mr and Mrs Brooke Adams, Mrs C H Davis, Mina Davis, Douglas Robinson, Captain and Mrs Cowles, Theo Douglas Robinson, Helen Roosevelt, Mina Robinson, John Elliot, and Dr A Cartwright of Yorkville. The note mentions the table was hot in the state dining room and lists several others in attendance.
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