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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
2
The South Carolina General Assembly opens with Sparker Stevenson addressing lawmakers. Governors vetoes and Supreme Court rulings shape debates on special legislation and compulsory education. Proposals include funding Winthrop College and expanding free schools, with discussions on dispensary finances and tax burdens.
A chaotic record shows 19th century legislators wrestling over compulsory education, liquor regulation, and dispensation laws. Senators consider crop division, court appeals, and a Soldiers Home bill while debates touch public access to offices and upcoming expositions. Industry disputes with the Virginia Chemical Company loom as legal actions escalate.
A shooting at the edge of Gaffney left Anttnoy S. Gy and Pick Norman dead after a confrontation over a pistol purchase. "Son" Cobb obtained a double barreled gun after being refused at a hardware store and killed Norman with two shots, one to the abdomen and one to the breast. The inquest returned a verdict that Cobb acted in self defense or under oath, while witnesses recalled a pitched battle involving three men on each side. Also noted are unrelated items about lumbago remedies and district election counts in Mariel and Wow counties.
A Confederate monument stands on the west side of Anderson’s public square near the courthouse, completed at a cost of 2100. The 28 foot tall grey marble shaft honors infantry, artillery, and navy units with inscriptions, quotes, and symbols. The drive to raise funds began in 1901 led by Mrs. Lenora Hubbard and the Ladies Memorial Association, with Clemson College guards and the Anderson Rifles participating in the unveiling.
The journal recounts a deadly Mexico Guerrero earthquake near Chilpancingo with blamed collapse of the parish church, casualties, and rescue efforts. plus testimonials praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Jamaica and Cascade. It notes Chilpancingo, Mexico City, and other towns, and references Descriptions of medical cures and local commerce.
A mob of about 600 gathered at the Norfolk jail after Neal Stanhick, an 18 year old negro, was jailed on criminal assault charges. Mrs Lybart’s intervention and the jailor’s wife’s fear reportedly deterred violence. The mob returned the next night, remained guarded, and several were arrested without injuries.
A letter from Inwood recounts a boy nearly choking after a sip of wine. A bottle from Goodwin caused distress until helpers cleared his airway. The writer credits prompt action by neighbors and a town dealer, Joe Boll, for saving the child.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the Southern Shuttle and Bobble Co states a special meeting of stockholders will be held February at 4.30 p.m. in Westminster BC to consider a resolution to increase capital stock to ten thousand dollars in fifty-dollar shares, as adopted by directors at the January meeting. Elwood Cox, President, and trustees sign.
State of South Carolina Ocones County. In the matter of HHODATH by YD A Switch a probate judge grants tentative administration of the estate and claims of HH Atdetol Meoeasod. Certified heirs are to appear before the Court of Probate at Wilhalls South Carolina on Friday February 11 1908 at 11 o clock in the forenoon to show cause if any why administration should not be granted. Dated January 22 19 Keowee Courtior
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