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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
3
A long transcription lists numerous individuals and places around Walhalla, Abbeville, Port Tampa City, and nearby areas. It mentions residents visiting, local events, church actions, and scattered notes about health, funerals, and community activities with many partial phrases and misspellings.
A letter from J. Jolomon of Walhalla Mo sent February 13 1900 urges support for a centennial monument project. It mentions a meeting next Friday night and lists chairs of commissions including Hotels and Lodgings Transportation and Music. Citizens urged to attend and help raise funds and effort.
Townships and counties gather for the March term of court with jurors named from Whitewater, Center, Seneca, Keowen, Kamwen and nearby townships. Officials organize sessions at multiple venues as residents prepare for the legal proceedings starting Monday.
A fragmented Westminster column notes local events from February, including improvements to homes, a Ladies Missionary Society visit to Mrs M P McDonald, a social gathering with music, and various townsfolk’ s comings and goings. It mentions a campaign about mail service, weddings, travel, and neighborhood chatter with few clear dates or names due to OCR errors.
An old text warns that overwork harms kidneys and blood purity claims to cure with a remedy called kidney remedy. It mentions heart strain from kidney poisoning, urges readers to seek state newspapers for testimonials and a pamphlet, and directs writing to Lt. Kinet Henay Minghamton Wey.
A stockholder defends the Seneca Oil and Fertilizer Company against envy and malice, detailing debt, stock increases, and management disputes from 158% October through mid July. He asserts receipt of loans, calls for investigation of conspirators, and outlines meetings and proposed dividends to resolve the financial crisis. The missive cites specific figures and events, including a 34,000 debt, a 60 percent stock increase, and a decision to convene a stockholders meeting in Seneca City to address the company’s finances.
February 20 reports from Youenna and New Hovis note local business moves, farm damage from high water, and community happenings. J. J. Auggin & Sons of Athony, Ga, and Townville exchange challenges over a ball game. The Fairview School closes next Monday for wartime care, while local gins and mills expand.
Fragments of an advertisement in plain text offer a piano sale promising savings on high quality instruments. The misspelled copy references a value proposition and promotions aimed at luring customers with “sweet sounds at home” and discounted piano grades.
An ornate sale notice urges readers to Carter & Cos for all needs from dry goods to shoes and hats. It touts low prices, large stock, and various departments including groceries while inviting 1000 men and boys to visit for hats and bargains as warnings of price rises loom.
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