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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
3
Town events and social updates from Valhalla and surrounding areas include elections looming, marriages, deaths, and movements of residents. Reports mention Mr. H. L Weaver of Roswell visiting, Mrs. Hopkins ill, pension forms, a fire scare at Kaufmann Hall, and community meetings to nominate town officers for 1001.
An ad notes Lous Bloom moving to L. O. Craig stand offering mens wear and shoes with a large notions line, promising low prices. The rest covers local 1900 homicide stats, Sunday schools, temperance views, printer’s dollars plea, a Philadelphia patient cured by Dr King’s, and Charleston naval station plans with land purchase and water project prospects.
At a State Board of Dispensary meeting Chairman Williams announced a $100,000 payment into the school fund with a resolution adopted. He also indicated a further $50,000 payment within 80 days, while South Carolina officials argued for settlements with the Federal Government over war debts and credits.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles and claims samples are available by mail. The text also profiles Wm. Stevenson, a public figure from North Carolina, highlighting his political and church roles and a legal practice partnership.
A correspondent relays a family legend from Morgan County Illinois about the first justice of the peace. The magistrate is challenged by the county attorney to answer a divorce question, asserting no jurisdiction. The judge counters that a divorce had been granted yesterday, causing the couple to move to Missouri.
Columbia State notes Gen J W Floyd prepares a history volume titled Floyds History of the part South Carolina played in the Spanish American War It will be a neat volume with pictures of every officer from all organizations sent forth The work promises to be invaluable and in demand from participants and others and would make a valuable library record.
Retailers emphasize full size blankets from Lambs' Wool to cheap blends to meet cold weather demand. Legions of Union Suits and Single Garments for Ladies, Misses, Men, Boys, and Infants advertised at popular prices. Warm Lambs' Wool Underposts promise comfort for every wearer.
George Ledbetter, 28, was shot six times by Zeb V. Sumner in Charlotte on a public square near a dispensary. Sumner surrendered and was jailed. Ledbetter died instantly. Sumner, from Huncombe County, was a bowling marching agent at the time.
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