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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
3
Local items from Walhalla include social visits from Greenville and Columbia residents, church preaching schedules, a December 15 marriage, a funeral in Charleston, and bale discussions. Also noted are sales, a blizzard in the Northwest, holiday promotions, and upcoming stockholder meetings.
A fragmentary Walhalla column reports the deaths of C Furber Jones of Charlotte and Henry Dickson of Birmingham, plus local notices on church matters, school rolls, auctions, robberies at Newry, livestock sales, and community appointments. The piece also covers Methodist conference items, local sermons, and upcoming events with names such as the Jones, Dickson, Bohroder, and Smith.
A report notes South Carolina operates a profitable state sinking fund insurance, with $580,000 in insured property and about $5 in annual premiums, yielding a surplus of $11,000. It also describes a court order in a case involving Darby and others, detailing alleged misdeeds and ownership stakes in mills, with a returnable date of December 21.
Belief for Confederate Veterans led by President Brooker and Secretary Watson plans an appeal to state residents for backing the organization that aims to aid discharged soldiers. A large reach into counties is planned, with more county chapters to follow letters sent. The announcement notes South Carolina’s share from Mrs. S. P. Lees left to aid destitute veterans, with hopes funds will be distributed by March to establish the association’s footing.
A fragmentary note discusses hogs, weather, and local people with playful dialect. It mentions Robt. Craig fatally injuring a hog at Mullin's Ford, references Christmas gifts for the Courtés force, and promotes bitters as a health tonic with a humorous political flare.
December 14 program closed a term at Cheol Salem with awards for perfect attendance. Winners included Samantha Ridley Annie Ridley Mattie Lay Linsie Luak Joaie Moody Dock Moody Beulah Chastain and Harri. A float candy display followed by patrons’ remarks and a noon meal capped the event. The term saw improved enrollment and strong work by Mr Callas, prompting hopes for his return. Capt. John E Allen died suddenly of heart failure at Barnwell on Saturday morning. he was the son in law of the late Judge Aldrich.
The article argues correct feeding boosts profits for farmers and asks if children are fed by science. It praises Scott's Emulsion as a mixed food with cod liver oil to build flesh, blood, and muscle, plus lime and soda for bone. It presents the product as standard science for children's nutrition.
The text reviews petitions for clemency including a plea to pardon Tormoe How and Harrin, with signatures from residents. It references a man in Arizona wrongly imprisoned for life, pardoned after nearly five years, and criticizes the legal system for denying restitution and endorsing continued punishment beyond forgiveness. It critiques the idea of restoring a life after such harm.
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