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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
2
A call to plan Memorial Day events on May 20 for Confederate veterans. The piece urges public attendance, family participation, and financial support to ensure a dignified memorial, stressing the veterans’ sacrifices and the need for accurate historical remembrance.
Abbeville's furniture factory payroll surpasses 1,500 dollars monthly, bolstering local merchants and farmers. The plant invested 25,000 dollars, yielding 20 percent annual profit and substantial town-wide economic benefits. The first annual meeting reported favorable business outlook and solid returns for promoters.
The column details visits and departures around Seneca including Mr. and Mrs. Lunney’s return, changes in local businesses, engagements, and a church meeting planned for June led by Rev. McLeod and singer Mr. Wardlaw. Socials feature Elinor Knight’s music students, a One- Wee Club gathering with book-title games, and a reception for Rev Kirkman Linley and his bride.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its annual Columbia session with 120 Paul Grands in attendance. Reports showed growth, 14 lodges instituted, over 1,000 new members, and strong support for the orphanage fund, which was prioritized with a 1000 appropriation. Officers were elected to serve the term, including Grand Master BF Horven and Grand Secretary L A Mehally. A bill by Governor Pennypacker restricting child labor in coal mines was noted as signed. A separate item reports three children of Lewis Henderson killed by a train near Livingston, ages 18, 16, and 18.
In Westminster area notes, Albert M Owens dies at Cotton Mill after brief illness. Funeral at Old Baptist church with widow and two children mourned. Miss Norma Elisabeth Bell of Waynesboro VA visits Westminster, and many social visits occur. A revival ends at Methodist church led by Roy Beard. Fire damages W England home, estimated loss around 2000 dollars with insurance. The Smith excursion train to Atlanta May 27 offers round trip 1.85.
A man described as a negro sprang from the highway and grabbed Mrs Stevens by the throat, then robbed her purse on the Waterbury road. She suffered facial lacerations but survived. police pursue bloodhound trail as they search for the suspect who has terrorized other young women. A separate report notes a fatal shooting near Taylorville in Laurena county, with Miller accused of lying in wait and firing.
Examinations for vacant scholarships at Winthrop College and for admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 10. Applicants must be at least fifteen years old. Scholarships awarded to those with the highest average after July 10. The next term opens about September 1903. For catalogue, address President D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C., May 20, 1903.
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