12 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
1
A fragmentary historical piece recalls the 1873 Columbia Fair visit of uniformed Confederate veterans amid crowd scenes and memory. The prose mingles poetry and reportage, detailing the emotional reception, the banners, and the enduring symbols of the Lost Cause through vivid recollection.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Wont & Triax and Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo. Reports a Nebraska farm killing by a 14 year old, with two younger brothers aiding. motive alleged kindness absence cited. Also mentions purchases and a chilling incident near Humphreys and a man named Robert Connor who died in quicksand while trying to free a horse.
A Washington, D C dispatch dated November 5 outlines Blates and Territories data on cotton ginned from 1902 through October 18 1902. The report, released by the Census Office division of manufacturers, details quantities and trends up to that date.
The Census Office notes that cotton ginned through October 18 was estimated by 626 local special agents who canvassed their areas. Estimates are not guaranteed by the office. A December 18 tally and a spring final report will detail county levels, upland and sea island splits, package counts, and weights. Very respectfully N D North Chief Statistician for Manufactures. Big sale on children's suits at Anderson's Seneca.
Local buyers are alerted to a large Pants stock bought below value from the Inman Smith Co Pants Factory. Prices listed include dollar amounts for various pants and ties to a cash sale. A limited run of Dexduroy pants valued at five dollars is now offered at two dollars, with about fifty children's suits included at similar reductions.
A Greenvile Ohio hospitality plan outlines free entertainment for Baytink State Convention delegates and lodging options. It calls for notices to the committee, aims to ease preconvention arrangements, and cites local churches hosting events. Also mentions wreck of the Black Diamond express near Newark with injuries, and a fatal shooting in Texan town.
An explosion of fireworks at Madison Square in New York Tuesday night killed twelve people and injured many more. Officials estimate about 30,000 people were in attendance or nearby when the blast occurred, with responders rushing to the scene.
A reminiscence from Old Pickens recalls Joseph Burnett and the High Falls property, plus prominent locals like Alexander Bryce Sr and James George. The piece notes a historic whipping post and gallows site near the court house, recounting public hangings and the community's mixed views on past punishments. It also mentions a handsome monument at Carmel Church to Rev. John L. Kennedy and briefly advertises various local goods and health advertisements.
A reader reports their nine year old daughter suffered seizures and nervous torment but after using Dr Miles Nervine and Blood Purifier with AkT, the child has had no attacks for over two years. The letter praises the remedies, cites a grateful mother in Tennessee, and notes pharmacies offer the products and a free book.
Greenville officials report Union Bleaching and Finishing Company a New Jersey firm backed by New York capital will invest 250000 dollars to build a plant on 160 acres with water power. Machinery to run by April. The project promises local jobs and economic growth. Also noted is Greenville's invitation to the South Carolina Conference to hold its next session in Greenville, endorsed by city council and the board of trade.
Reader offer from Dr Kilmer Co to sample Kilmer Swamp Root claimed to cure lame back kidney and bladder troubles, uric acid issues and Brights disease. Advertisement states hospital work private practice and benefit to the poor, with mail sample and book offer for fifty cents and dollar variants.
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