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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented ad lists yard wide fabrics blinds garments hats laces and embroideries with prices in cents and numbers. Offers include dress goods silk lace trims and ginghams, several yardages and discounts, plus shoes and children’s slippers in various styles and prices.
A fragmentary local column reports on Mary Dowteny Deaton and multiple community figures visiting, weddings, and church events. Mentions Fort Alulisen and nearby cemeteries, agricultural notes on crops and fruit trees, and civic topics such as road funds and overs for sections of county work.
The revival services led by Roy J. Vredenburgh draw good crowds at the Presbyterian church with afternoon and evening meetings. Attendees include Mrs Clarkson and others visiting for the revival, while town officials and local residents discuss elections and community events.
The notice lists candidates for Sheriff Auditor County Commissioner Clerk of Court and Coroner in Oconee county. It reports a brutal murder in Cumberland Gap with a 16 year old suspect and a second case involving a Chesterfield county woman and a left handed killer. It notes May Corbin’s death linked to a servant’s remark and a strange dream. Also mentions Tutt's Pills endorsements and obituary of journalist Richard H. Grenceker.
A lively sale notice touts BEPPORD CORDS PERCALES PIQUES and DUCKS at 15 to 25 cents, with MERQIKIZRD SILK for ladies waistwear at 25 cents. Emphasizes new effects in APFVIETA SILKS and ORGANDIE in white and rose tones, plus Laces and Embroideries. Despite rising prices elsewhere, the ad pledges quality and popular prices to draw shoppers.
If you want goods of any kind visit Cartes & Co's Amt store stocked before the price rise. They promise cheaper or equal prices on dress goods cotton fabrics, hardware, hats, groceries, and more. A large crowd is expected and they urge buyers to inspect their varied, well priced stock for clothing, shoes, and home items.
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