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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
4
A garbled ad urges visitors to enter a shop offering a large wreck of Boys' Clothing at moderate prices. It promises suits for various types of boys with sturdy knees and trousers, aiming to attract customers with affordable, stylish options.
Cc G Jaynes J R Heller physician and surgeon Fair Play 9 6 specialty diseases of chill responded to promptly day Tolophona connection.
Walhalla and surrounding area reports include residents moving in and out, church services and gatherings, school updates, post office holiday hours, and upcoming social events. Mentions of travels, marriages, obituaries, and local business notes accompany community updates and agricultural notices.
Death notice for Mrs J S Lee wife of Mr J S Lee at their Birmingham Alabama home on November 20 1902. Praises for Miss Margo Sholor and school improvement efforts in Ocovee county. Community notices include funeral sentiments, wall decorations for rural schools, a traveling library, and a local Bell's Hall theatre feature with Headley headlining.
In Elizabeth City on November 22 Judge Moore of the Supreme Court ordered the trial of amen Wilcox for the murder of Nellie Cropsey. The court had granted a change of venue, citing local opposition to capital punishment in Perquimans County. In Greenwood on November 1 Julian Foster was found guilty of murder with mercy recommended, after a Clinton return and trial. the jury deliberated about an hour.
A Black man named Ned Kendrick attacked a white woman Mia Elliott and her family in West Wateres near Camden. Insufficient details remain, but the confrontation involved attempted entry, choking, and Elliott delivering lethal blows to subdue him before authorities were noted.
A Chicago mail wagon theft exposed plans to steal stock exchange items destined for New York. A robber aimed to mail a $10,000 paper and seize cash and negotiable papers from the Chicago post office route. Police estimate losses between 12,000 and 14,000 in cash and checks, with valuables damaged by the heist.
November 2 1902 reports Capt John M Patriot of Anderson named assistant adjutant general under Gen Mont. The appointment signals strong state campaign influence and reflects the ongoing efforts of Gon Front and Capt Patrick to support the 1902 campaign, with implications for regional leadership within the state.
Westminster notes list holiday gift offerings at Darby's Drugstore with toys and novelties, the opening set for December first. Also reported are church events and a December stockholders meeting for Cheswell Cotton Mill, a December wedding in Westminster, and local church remarks by Rev. Shive plus obituary notices and family news.
Jerry Martin and a female companion from Gulfnay were involved in a reported overdose incident on Saturday. Martin reportedly consumed a full bottle of Inudanum, with authorities noting uncertainty over intent to kill himself. Further investigation forthcoming.
A correspondent reports from the western region describing a proposed sale of one third of the territory to highest bidders, with proceeds to Indians and $80,400 in cash due February 1. The writer, M. L. Alexander, predicts a rush of buyers to Oklahoma’s Indian Territory, foreseeing strong sales, building needs, and a surge of funds in the coming year.
Advertises free expert opinion on treating ahronia disease. Dr Hathaway based in Atlanta, Georgia, promoted as the most able specialist in the United States. Also recounts Pennsylvania Railroad terminal cleanup in Pittsburgh with large car movements and record traffic.
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