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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
3
A crowded page blends church minutes, civic notices, and local obituaries with wartime era ads. Items include a long church resolution, moves within towns, memorials, and announcements of residents moving away. Also includes a patent medicine claim and a political note on Southern representation.
A minister named Bradford was shot dead by J. D. Coffman as he arrived in Bradfora. Two shots fired, one to the head. No witnesses present. Bradford's congregation and local officers prepared for a prayer vigil as Coffman was captured and rendered.
Local items list residents visiting families in Washington and Georgia, attendance at services, notices of auctions and sales, upcoming church meetings, and holiday events. Notable mentions include Mr. J. T. Gliton and Mrs. Mary Joost visiting, contracts for property and loans, and an entertainment by George J. Diris at Stolls Hall with admission ten cents.
Notes from Charleston County Court House report bail proceedings for Margaret Ares Doon charged with a murder in Ovones County. Judge Klugh denied bond, while a writ authorizing discharge of the defendant was issued. Also covered are county board actions on claiming deadlines, local horticultural notes, and obituaries for Rev. O. Me. Smith and D. A. P. Jordan with tributes from community leaders.
Readers relayed letters and clippings about the Amos Owen Cherry Tree Company of Rutherford County and Henrico, alleging nationwide fraud. The piece recounts court costs, a federal judge, and quotes from Capt Simmons and local letters warning against the scheme.
A loud ad-style notice touts ten thousand dollars worth of seasonable goods to move in four weeks. It promises wholesale prices, urging buyers to act in July and featuring fabric items like Bond Glotha and colored doubles at steep discounts, with vague references to yard prices and profits.
Fragmented OCR reveals a price list and notices for various goods including Georgia syrup, sugar, fabrics, and household items. The garbled text mentions prices such as 1.00 and 8.00, descriptions of fabrics, sewing needs, and home economy tips, with references to work, delivery, and specials.
Article from Mr Moyitt I. Fant discusses how conductors and engineers must read and follow train orders, stressing accountability across the rail crew. It argues for standardized codes and possible officer training to reduce mistakes and improve safety on the Wabash line.
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for back pain kidney bladder and related ailments. It promises samples free by mail and a booklet about the remedy, claiming success in hospital and private practice.
Community column from Westminster notes economic anxieties and consumer pressures amid crop, debt, and price concerns. It laments overspending, urges thrift, and warns of future hardship while recounting local advert leverages and a controversial “got rich quick” scheme. The piece references merchants, farmers, and a solicitous tone toward residents.
Program for Boavordam Baptist Association District No. Py union meeting held on the 11th Saturday and Sunday. Includes schedule items, speakers, and topics on health, Christmas, and faith, with several named ministers and pastors listed as speakers.
A shooting at Herbert Marks residence leaves one man dead and two injured. Witnesses say Taylor aided by Stil Hoflin and Goo shot from a window as police arrived. Taylor died from a gunshot wound while Marks and Wenly attempted to defend the barricaded door. The motive involves an alleged financial dispute and a failed settlement offer.
A shredded OCR note touts a product named Laxanive combined with Bromo Quinine, promising to cure four ailments in a single day. The text uses vague medical claims and sensational timing, typical of early 20th era patent remedy advertisements.
Public notices list multiple land parcels in Walhalla and surrounding areas offered by court order. Details include Lot No. 36, various tracts totaling hundreds of acres, and conditions of sale with cash down and credit terms. Potential buyers must meet payment by dates and comply with mortgage terms as set by Master in Equil County.
A garbled listing references furniture and underground prices with scattered names and numbers. It mentions items like beds, upholstery, and a seller or dealer labeled in broken form, with unclear dates locations or contact details.
In Isale of land in South Carolina the Court of Probate at Walhalla orders sale of one half interest in a tract of land in Oconee County on the Dead waters of Connes Creek. The sale is to occur January 1003 at the courthouse in Walhalla with cash payment and purchaser to cover extra papers. Judge of Probate H Nanok presiding.
County commissioners will award to the lowest responsible bidder for repairs on the Fogies' Ford Bridge over the Chattooga River. Bids open December 11, 1901, with final settlement and discharge notices issued. Guardian Bryan and Odessa Bryan, minors, represented by guardians, to receive notice of settlement in the county court on January 18.
Auditor's office open January 1 to February 20 for personal property and real estate tax assessment for Johnston County for 1903. Taxpayers may visit various locations on scheduled days and times. notices list multiple townships with dates from January 1 to January 31. Taxpayers aged 21 to 60, excluding United States citizens, must provide a report from theatrical or other taxable occupation for valuation purposes.
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