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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
2
Advertising terms bear on personal character and tributes. Obituary notices and tributes printed free up to a limit. amounts over the limit charged at one cent per word. Submissions must include cash with manuscripts.
A Nashville Chattooga line wreck between Hooker and Summit left four dead and fifteen injured. Passengers on the packed train describe a chaotic scene as a slower accommodation train telescoped, with救 aid arriving too late to help many. The report notes possible fatalities among the wounded and details the wreck’s sharp curve and collapse of cars.
June reports from Townville note haying nearly done, oats late, wheat failing, and cotton and corn thriving amid rain. Local events include a Baptist wedding party, a church sermon, a baseball team forming, and a violent mob lynching of two accused killers after Miss Henton’s murder. the mile march and jail lynching are detailed with grim brutality.
The death of A. Burton formerly of Walhalls from Blossburg Alabama after an explosion is recalled. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows provided immediate aid and managed funeral duties with local lodge members officiating, reflecting strong fraternal ties across towns and states.
Reports from Hopewell describe revived crops with wheat wraps and oats, plus remarks on weather and local figures. Mentions Ratarn, W N Cox, a trestle gang foreman from Bolton to Whitalla, and illnesses of Mr George Patterson and Mrs Ddd Morgan. Also advertises Botanic Blood Eater cleanser and related products with dubious claims.
Report from Now Hope area notes wheat concerns and crop worries among farmers amid odd spell of weather. Mentions residents Alexander Ridgeville Mina Grace Motjaining and visits by Mr G Hull and Mr John Borough. local sickness and a planned school near Facta with surveys and land deals.
Spartanburg reports the trustees elected Dr James H Gartside as president of Wofford College with Prof G H Snyder named as his successor and emeritus. Gartside’s academic career spans forty eight years including twenty seven years as president pro tem, Snyder a Vanderbilt alumnus and longtime Wofford professor remains influential in planning and governance.
Washington reports the Committee on Naval Affairs voted to postpone action on extending the DSM for Naval Constructor K. P. Hobson due to defective eyesight. The report argues only strong reasons justify special legislation and notes Hobson may recover with rest, enabling him to continue service. The vote signals a cautious approach amid naval manpower concerns.
An old newspaper page promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy, with an offer for a free sample bottle and health book. The page also lists numerous political candidate notices for the House of Representatives, County Commissioner, and various local offices, all stating candidacy subject to a Democratic party primary. The dense OCR includes names, districts, and election action.
A report from Dyeraty Creek describes the drowning of three children aged 18 and 11, who followed their mother into the water. Rescuers found two bodies and barred the area. the third child remains missing as a search continues. The town notes a forthcoming Fourth of July program at Onkeay with speakers and a call for donations of trinkets for refreshments.
The County Boards of Commissioners of Pickenn and Walhulla counties invite bids for building a steel or wooden bridge over the Kaowou River near W. and Nimmons’s, with July 10 1902 as the bid date and the right to reject all bids. Correspondence answered by S. M. Pool supervisor and O. F. A. H. Schroder clerk. Also a notice to bid to rebuild the Cane Creek bridge near Walhulla on the new road, July 6 1902 at 2 pm, with Col. R. A. Thompson’s board reserving the right to reject bids.
At the regular monthment of the Board of County Commissioners held on June 8, the June 12 session audited the listed claims.
The Union of the Third District of Seneca River Association convenes at St Marie Church Fort Madison on Friday June 23 with Rev Wm Turner delivering 12 m services and 3 pm address by Denon B J Doyle. Delegates enroll and committees report followed by miscellaneous business and adjournment.
The South Union community announced fifth Sunday services and invited neighboring choirs. A recent dry spell ended with rain Saturday night, causing damage to crops and a toppled tree near Byrd Falls. Locals Bottio Petite and Carryce McJunin visited relatives. Miss Alabama Smith, visiting from Alabama, joined Mary Shelor’s circle. Earnest Marrinon and Lexie Thomas from Lavonia attended the picnic at Reeder's Ford.
June 14 at Anbury Cherakas county two men confronted Nor rin. Charley Novia and Wil Bord, both identified as suspects, exchanged shotgun blasts wounding Ford and instants. Nor rin surrendered to authorities as investigators probe a dispute linked to Norrin’s wife.
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