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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
2
The notice lists weekly publication timing and names, then describes free obituaries up to one hundred words and charges one cent per word for longer tributes or personal notices. It notes cash with manuscripts and advertising rates as reasonable.
A Greenville News report notes a Congress debate on Panama policy last week with a speaker asserting the new republic survives by U S government power. William J L Williams, chair of the State dispensary board, explains Greenville and Charleston differences in enforcement, likening Greenville’s “blind tigers” to chain gangs and Charleston’s to juries. Toe Field, Conway, S C, new paper by Horry Publishing Co edits Henry Rice Jr, promoting Eastern South and North Carolina resources and county advantages in attractive form.
The message urges readers to start now planning a surprise gift for a poor or needy person. It promotes happiness through generosity beyond close relatives, encouraging outreach to less fortunate individuals to spread sunshine and personal joy from giving.
Early use of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy when a child shows hoarseness or a barking cough can prevent an attack. It is described as never failing, pleasant, and safe to take. Available for sale by J. W. Bell in Valhalla and W. J. Lunney in Senova.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina met in Charleston December 8 and 9 with strong attendance. Reports from 18 districts show growth. Masonry enjoyed a prosperous year. Elected officers include Grand Master John R. Bellinger and Deputy Grand Master F. E. Harrison with several senior and junior grand officers appointed across districts.
Mr 3 W Smith of Juliff Texas reports relief from a severe bilious attack after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He felt like a new man the next day and has stayed well. The tablets are priced 26 cents and sold by J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca.
Speaker Cannon announced House committee appointments not Saturday. South Carolina gains broad coverage with Finley leading Post Cicus and Post Roads and retaining Pacific railroads. Johnson serves Elections and War Claims, Leverta on Agriculture, Croft on Manufacturers and Pensions, Legare on Patents and Expositions, Aiken on Private Land Claims, Scarborough on Public Buildings and Grounds. Overall, though not ideal, SC has the best lineup in a decade.
Advertises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a preventive measure at the first signs of illness. Claims hundreds use it successfully and lists J. W. Hell of Valhalla and W. D. Lunngey of Soneca as sellers.
Westminster community column reports on residents, travel, and town events. It notes J. H. Whitfield’s daughter’s arm injury, local trades and sales, farm labor and crops, school and church activities, and a benevolent fund distribution for August storm losses. It also mentions Mra. N. G. Ballenger, Mra. J. Allen Dendy, and Rev. J. J. Harrell among others.
A Southern passenger train toward Greenville was delayed nearly an hour near Newberry when gas lighting escaped from a pipe under a colored coach floor. Engineer Schumppert extinguished the blaze with a torch after detection at Newberry. little damage beyond scorching, and the car resumed travel. The State treasury plans $7.10 for school fund from state apportionment toCounty superintendents.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Addis family members and a Sunday event at a chapel. References to Miss Varrio Addis, Bounty 08, and a Senécn Cotton Mill imply a local community notice or obituary snippet with several individuals. Details are corrupted and not all entities are verifiable.
Members of Richland Alliance are regulated to meet at Reedy Fork schoolhouse on Friday December 1, 1903 at a o'clock. Business of Importance. J. K. Bitton, Agent.
The Board of County Commissioners of Oconse County will hold its annual meeting in the Court House office at Walhalla, 8. C., on Friday January 1, 2004. All persons with claims against the county must file with the Clerk of the Board by the last day of December. D. F. McAlister, Supervisor. F. A. H. Schroder, Clerk of Board. December 16, 1903.
Oconee County Board of Education will meet at the Walhalla courthouse on Saturday January 2 2004 at 11 a.m. to consider boundaries for Wolf Stake Midway Fairview High Falls and Norton districts per Q L Dean surveyor plans. Citizens may attend to show cause why lines should not be permanently established.
Taxpayers must file personal property and real estate returns for 1904 with the eS Auditor from January 30 to February 2. Listed are numerous township and mission dates and locations for returns, with penalties after February 20. Male citizens 21 to 60 must be taxed. ex Confederate soldiers exempt until 50. Include school district and whether property is in town or country.
Decretal orders order a public auction of a Westminster land parcel in Oconee County South Carolina near Main Street. The property is described as five and seven tenths acres with specific bounds and a highlighted exception. Sale terms require half cash at sale and remaining balance in one year with interest and mortgage security.
Miss Emma Lay and Miss Emma Stribling prepare for holiday travel as residents anticipate Christmas shopping and family gatherings in Seneca. The Christmas season routines, church events, and local visits mark the town's pace ahead of holiday celebrations.
A resident of Ashburnham Ontario writes praising a cough remedy after rapid relief from a severe cold and cough before Easter. The letter notes sample doses and credit to the remedy, with a signature from a hospital rector. The document includes a cotton growers notice from Washington urging independent pricing and awareness of future markets, warning against middlemen and calculators in setting prices.
In the Bubectee Court in Columbus Georgia last Wednesday a jury retained a verdict of voluntary manslaughter against R H Buyton. He faced trial for killing his 17 year old son on September 5 of the previous year. The father said the son cursed him and threatened to kill him, and he claimed he drew his knife and stabbed the boy in self defense.
Chicago reports that Zion City under John Alexander Dowie will be surrounded by a brick wall 18 feet high and 14 feet thick. Six gates planned, with architechts drawing the plans. Dr Speicher may move quickly on construction while Dowie tours abroad. Corner-stone laid for Issaqueena Cotton Mill at Central with Col Norris and J E Bogga participating.
At the regular December 4, 1903 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, claims audited include Frank Parker for chain gang work, J A Kelley for roads in the district, J D Babb for bridges, W N Woolbright for roads, C M Walker lunacy and mileage exam, and many others totaling 28,880.16 for the first ten meetings of 1908 and December.
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