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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
2
The weekly feature Gourier announces publishing details and advertising charges. Obituary notices up to 100 words are free. longer notices are paid at one cent per word, with cash accompanying the manuscript. Rates and policy appear under advertising terms for a portional character publication.
A violent riot on McDaniel Street in Atlanta leaves eight dead, including three police, and many wounded as white and black mobs clash. National guard and military units guard the city while fires destroy blocks and buildings burn.
Augusta area reports Col Andrew Pickens Butler longtime South Carolina agriculture commissioner died at his home near Augusta after paralysis struck him days earlier. Funeral held at Sweet Water church as the community mourns a famed antebellum era figure and statesman with ties to the Bluford era.
A city disturbance erupted with a negro mob attacking as officers restored order after midnight. Twenty arrests were reported for various misdemeanors as police faced difficulty guarding prisoners from furious crowds. One negro was severely injured and normal work resumed with no loss of time. Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is recommended by a local dealer for home use.
Isaac H McCalla born November 10 1853 near Lowndonville Illinois or adjacent county pursued farming for over thirty years. He supported agricultural advancement and public service including state senate terms and Democratic conventions. He aided veterans in the Spanish American War era and remained active in political reform movements and district leadership roles.
May 1 coal mine tragedy at Fraterville, Tennessee, near Coal Creek, claims between 175 and 285 miners and boys. Only one survivor, William Morgan, seriously injured. Rescue efforts reveal a mass of bodies, with 26 recovered early and many more to come as rescue teams enter the tunnel. The incident prompts questions about ventilation and safety at the aging mine.
In Savannah a conspiracy case leads to arrests of Greene and Gaynor. Accused of fraud and evading justice, they were tracked by detectives and face trial in the United States Court. The extradition issue between Grand Kiali and the United States influenced the proceedings.
Greenville Nova Mayith officers led by K Aiken deputy McKinney and W R Corbin raided a distillery near Whatatons in Oconee, destroying a gallon copper still two fermenters and 2200 gallons of beer. Swafford brothers operated the plant. two operators were captured and await preliminary hearing in Walhalla. Authorities found additional fermentors and beer in nearby locations as they swept the district.
The Southern Baptist Convention at Ashavills drew more delegates and visitors than any PAN meeting. The Home Mission Board reported $98,900 raised with a $12,000 deficit. Foreign Mission Board issued its strongest year with 1,439 conversions and 20 new missionaries sent. Total receipts reached $173,130. endowment rose to $281,807 with a $5,000 treasury balance. The convention votes to raise $200,000 more for foreign missions.
A cluttered notice page lists numerous figures announcing candidacy for county offices in Oconee and nearby regions. Names include TRACHS MCCALLA J. MINGLING DAXTER JY MANIAN NawuuNter Pane Lava and Wexner, among others, all pledging to run subject to the Democratic primary.
South Carolina Oconee County Probate Court to hear final settlement of the estate of Garrison Green deceased at Walhalla Court House on Thursday June 10. Salvin Green, executrix, and involved heirs and respondents are notified to attend or be bound by the court order.
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