This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
The page prints obituary notices and tributes amid a Christmas theme, urging charitable acts and good will. It reflects on the closing of the century, the dawn of a new era, and asks readers to celebrate with faith, hope, and seasonal kindness.
A letter from Amenia County New York extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine to prevent croup and fits, urging quick use for children. It mentions illnesses, deaths, and references to local figures and political factions, with warnings about false cures and urging preparedness in households.
Charleston hosts the 124th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. Representatives from lodges statewide attend the cornerstone laying for the South Carolina State and Westion Exposition administration building. The event features speeches by Grand Master Orlane Sheppard and Deputy Grand Master W. Whiteland, with a large crowd, military honors, and a festive mood.
London reports a heavy British defeat to South Africa with severe fighting at Nooitgedacht and Magaliesburg. Commandant Dolatoy’s force of 2,500 attacked Clementi’s troops, with multiple officers killed and many wounded. Dispatches note continued combat and strategic reversals as casualties mount.
The State Board of Pension Commissioners outlines rules for pension applications from Confederate soldiers, sailors, widows, and dependents. County boards must file sworn reports, approve witnesses, and ensure applicants meet income and disability criteria under the 1900 act.
A deadly incident in Unton last Friday at the cotton mill ends with a man fatally shot and others fleeing town. Authorities report a violent scene, with a bank robbery and a car chase tied to the same event, leaving the community rattled and police pursuing multiple suspects.
By virtue of an execution issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Oconee County South Carolina a sheriff sale of personal property will be held at Walhalls Court House on Wednesday in January 1901. The property includes Campbell Printing Proofs Ong Job Poss two Tinprouluy Stonon Free oxo Kneks one lot of Cager wid Typo. Levied on as the property of the Okahoo Nowa in the suit of Mrs Shuttie Maonally. W W Moss Sherriff of Oconee County, December 30 1900.
Notices to persons entitled to a pension state they must come before the County Board of Pensions at Walhalla on the third Monday in January 101. All persons entitled must file anew application or risk losing their pension due to the amendment. Signed by S. M. Pool, Chairman.
An advertisement extols jewelry as a staple and warns buyers to assess value before purchasing. It touts W. F. Main Company in Iowa, boasting a wide selection, a printed guarantee with each purchase, and a claim of being a premier jewelry factory. It emphasizes durable, quality items offered at fair prices and highlights a metropolitan reach with claims of vast stock and production.
Notice warns Illinois residents against trespassing on the property of Mary G and Witis under full country law. Filing date is November 8, 1000, reference 48-1.
JURSUANT to powers granted in the will of Mrs. Thompson, the executors announce a sale on a Wednesday in January in Walhalla South Carolina. Four tracts of land are offered with terms: one-half cash and balance in one year secured by mortgage. parcels listed with adjoining owners and sizes. The plat is open for inspection at the office of W. KF. Martin, Attorney, Anderson, S.C., until the sale date.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.