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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
3
A notice from Mr Lonno Lay Jr of Choohee announces his takeover of the Blacksmith and Repair Shops. He invites customers to visit the West Main shop for blacksmith work and advice without prices.
J Cy Shockley notes and personal items from Walhalla including visitors, school openings, meetings, and local notices. Mentions Griffin and Laurens residents, ministerial events, protracted meetings, upcoming open schools, and local business ads. Includes social notices, marriages, travel notices, and brief community updates.
Lucan Frances, wife of De Benjamin G. Lucas of Hartavilla, died at home of Ernest Lagas in the city at 1.06 am. Funeral at Gully Church Warlington on Thursday. Survived by husband, Lyons, Kilwin It, and others. Also mentions Mrs Tidy Drow, Mrs Darwen, and others in Darlington.
Amid Fourth of July celebrations in Westminster a violent clash occurred in the colored hall over ball possession and refreshments. Marshal John F. Tatham was wounded by a knife wielded by Will Green, who was later jailed as others were taken into custody. Tatham, bleeding severely, secured medical aid and began recovery as Sheriff Moss pursued the injured man and others. Meanwhile another shooting incident near Blue Ridge Tunnel drew bloodhounds and confusion, with Hawkins firing at an unseen assailant and townsfolk speculating on phantom pursuers as investigation continued. The report also notes crop damage from a hailstorm and local notices of examinations and excursions.
Hartford July 3 a major blaze at the Capewell Hornaball Company's factory damaged the building and nearby property. The loss is estimated at 125000 with partial insurance. Fire caused by unknown origin heavily damaged the plant areas and disrupted operations.
A restricted notice states that the hall known as Notion to Public or Galadan’s Hall shall not be rented for events. It references disorderly conduct concerns and potential trouble for attendees. The document cites December and July dates with Walhalla involvement.
A summer school for colored teachers closes next Monday after an excellent event. Prof. Sanders is to be congratulated. Attendees include Roy D. Minas D D Kendy Stark A By Weal Thomas Orr TD Grant Dupree N A Doyle RE Thomas R BE Williams B S Sharp M Sharp Earle Le Hardy J B Jonkeiun Skelton A Jonking O A Talley J E Johnson Wu E Greenlue R St Huane David Smith C donkiin P B Littl Py oR Carolina Mrs Elin Starks Mealz Porey Frances Williams Slary McFall Katie Robinson Curris Chole Lula Gassaway Ole Williamnn Ida Jonking Mrs J S Williaams Drs Bealah Neal Mrs Susie Daniela O Jontting hla Robinson ario Willian Kila Sharp Lillie Gardbrell Margie Doyle Viola Bleckley Nanulo Parker Kasle Rodgara Kio Cora Jonking A Doyli
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