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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
3
Local notes recount social visits and marriages in Pickens and neighboring counties with multiple notices. Chats include travel to Columbia and Jacksonville, real estate activity, church and school events, and a mention of Walhalla’s hotel improvements and club formation.
Ephraim Addis of near Poplar Springs dies after illness at forty. Sheriff elect Boon Moss to serve, with deputy Moss. W. N. Cox and S. H. Snoad named county officials. W. H. Hester leaves Walhalla Hotel for Spartanburg Windsor. A child, Irbie Pike, dies at Salem after brief illness. New county commissioners organized with A. N. Schroder as clerk. Pool, Cox and Snoad named. Miss Anna Burley dies at 20, buried Walhalla. Clarence H. Craig becomes County Superintendent of Education. Community notices praise Dr King’s Life Pills and a Christmas gathering at Cannell’s home.
Townville December 21 records Alan Cora McUarley and Mr Robt Bowie united in marriage at 8 00 p m. The notice lists numerous relatives and visitors including Grace and Maggie Thompson, Walter Disk, Monson Geno Grahat John Tar ria, Gordo Mahaffey, Dr O C J Glow, W H Giles of Piedmont, G 4 Singleton, Jonry Hotels of Pendleton, John Baker of Anderson, and KR P Oaksoaloes and brother. Other entries mention Oscar Morris moving to the Doyle place near Clemson College and W D Giles heading to Piedmont. A sculpture project for the Memorial Association of South Carolina is noted with Edward Valentino and the late Henry Cimrai as model. A Georgia man’s prayer incident is recounted.
A collage of local social events in Valhalla features gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Marrick with visiting guests from Greenville and Washington, music by the Walhalla Comedy Company, and dances at Mr. Porry’s home. Posts also note public health vigilance, church reflections, and community notices, including farewell plans for two townsfolk and ongoing concerns about health and morality.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a vital kidney remedy. It asserts kidneys purify blood and that neglect causes aches, rheumatism, heart strain, and other disorders. It promises a sample bottle and educational pamphlet via Kilmer & Co mis-spelled details, urging readers to mention the paper.
Store touts heavy underwear and sandy blankets as the season demands. Managers note insufficient cold weather so far, urging customers to buy full size blankets for proper fit and warmth. The line covers Lambs Wool to affordable mixed goods to meet all budgets.
Mina Wea Parker Jordan of Greenville married Davia Jennings Porter of Charleston at the bridegroom’s father Capt. John M. Jordan home. After ceremonies and reception, Mina Jordan’s mother collapsed and died before medical help arrived, casting a pall over the wedding. The event drew notable locals and connections to Braking College and Grooke.
An execution sale in Odones County will occur Monday January 10 1901 in the forenoon at the courthouse steps. Items listed include a Campbell Printing Press a job press two imposing stones tigree cage racks and a stock of coal among others. Proceeds go to creditors under court order.
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