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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
3
An old time druggist advertises Try Bug Death a pest control preparation offering quick kill for potato bugs squash and cucumber worms currant worms and tomato pests at 15 cents per pound. The notice cites J. H. Darby as the druggist.
Public auction announced for parcels and lands in Midway and related silo properties. The notice lists parcel groups and estate involvement with bidders and auction date to be fixed.
A fragmented 1900 era column notes visitors and greetings in Laurens and Walhalla. Ken t Good t hand and Mr Barry Wright visit relatives. Al Crisp of Wallabty visits his sister in Oconee. Mrs. de Ne Robins hosts visits. Mentions candidates for governor and county offices, church services, school events, and local social happenings with many names and places.
Fragmented OCR notes describe people including Charlie Phillips andMiss Daisy, a visit by family to Ander sot hint week, and Helen Hopkins. A noted death is reported for Hon Th Cooper Hatton of Columbia who died at a Baltimore hospital after recent treatment.
Local items recount visits, illnesses, and travel among Seneca residents. Miss Eilie Bayonel visits Mrs. J. A. Hines. Rev Capers preaches at the Episcopal church. My and Mrs. Strother notice their ill son John Richard. Mrs. Verner of Valhalla visits. Miss Wright plans missionary training in Kansas City. Graduates and receptions at Pollock Stephens Institute noted. several residents travel to Athens and Atlanta. upcoming Methodist and Westminster events featured.
The text outlines a meeting at Walhalle theater this Saturday with emphasis on important information. It mentions an enumerator and a hearing, noting the event is tied to civic or local government activities and requires attendance for updates.
Westsmaren May 23 reports the death of Thomas I Jones, Westminster’s oldest resident and pioneer settler, at 3:30 am on May 20. Born December 18, 1821 in Anderson County, he lived in Westminster five years, left a substantial estate, and was a charter member of the New Westminster Baptist Church. He leaves three daughters, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with ministers from Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches officiating.
In the Committee of the Whole a bill to appropriate two hundred thousand dollars to compensate ex Confederates for horses and other property seized at surrender at Appomattox was favorably acted on. It marks the first postwar bill approving compensation to Confederates for such property.
A Bush-era letter from W. S. Duston invites Shirpshooters to Greenwood August reunion and lists Arkansas and Texas members. The note mentions former battalion mates, past gatherings in Charleston, and appeals for attendance with neighbors from Walhalla and Park’s P.O. Also includes an advertisement for The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr Pierce with claim of wide sales and a free edition offer.
In Grewisille a confrontation over a local ball game led to Tom Odom firing into the air and fatally shooting Israel, with Oden assisting. The incident occurred after a quarrel in a store and market area. Odom was later jailed amid odd behavior attributed to opiate influence.
In Washington D C May 2 the Supreme Court ruled for WelL Beckham Democratic Governor of Kentucky. Governor Taylor will retire from the capitol and be replaced under an agreement. Chief Justice Fuller said the court should not limit its jurisdiction and that state contests must be settled by political means. The assembly's decision favored Beckham, with an appeal only to the people. Also noted was a fatal smallpox outbreak at Reedy River factory in Jefferson County affecting Roth Ward his wife and seven children.
Fragmented OCR shows political chatter about candidates in Greenville Pickens and surrounding counties, plus a cotton mill project in AcrosTA with stock sale and high dividends. Mentions McBeanin, Latimer, and a 66,000,000 annual charitable giving to London charities.
An advertisement features The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist promoting Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary troubles. It warns of Brights Disease and urges readers to obtain a sample bottle and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Voters hear from candidates for Clerk of Court County Commissioner Coroner Sheriff and Legislature in Oconee county race. An array of names including O. R. Runa W. T. Grom S. P. Srimuano J. T. Dvate W. N. Cox WS Parenar Daxin J. Morgan J. W. Tonn Dove Jr and J. W. Brown announce campaigns subject to Democratic primary rules with preprimary publication notices.
A garbled text of political notices announces multiple candidates for county offices in Oconee including senators auditors supervisors and education director. Names appear with affiliations to the Democratic primary, urging ratification by voters and reporting local political support. a farm incubator ad and a stray note about 80 shots in a battle provide minor, unrelated details.
Hot weather bargains advertised include buggy umbrellas from 2 to 8 dollars with color and size options for ladies. Silk parasols priced 1 to 3 dollars, fans at 3 5 dollars, pull bosom shirts at 60 cents, Peyser collars at 124 cents, plus lace curtains, embroidered linens, cream salt, flavorings, grain cradles, hay and cotton seed meal.
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