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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
4
The Dhe Reptuce Courier prints weekly Wednesday issues by Jaynes Schler, Smith and Steck with T. Jaynes and J. W. Shelor. Subscriptions are 1.00 per year. Advertising rates described as reasonable. Personal character notices, obituaries, and tributes under 100 words are free. longer notices are billed at one cent per word. Manuscript cash payment required with submission.
A Washington walk after a busy morning sees President Roosevelt pity a rain-soaked stray dog. He asks if the dog has a master, feeds it in the kitchen, and the animal accompanies him. The piece contrasts his hunter image with kindness, noting he feared no wild beasts but would aid the vulnerable. The Spartanburg Journal highlights this as a lesson for his boy admirers.
An old newspaper snippet touts a claimed cure for catarrh, praising Hall's Catarrh Cure and The Ins Family Pill with testimonials and a Toledo address. It also notes President Roosevelt saying he will choose the best men for public roles and warns against pandering to cliques for endorsement.
A plea from Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton South Carolina seeks urgent aid. Two hundred orphans require clothing and food including flour molasses bacon and meal with no treasury funds available. Five dollars monthly funds one child’s board clothing and care. send money to William P F Jacobs Clinton CO and clothing to Thornwell Orphanage, request free transport via railway officials.
Health for 10 Cents promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic offering lively liver pure blood clean skin bright eyes and perfect health. Genuine tablets stamped CCC never sold in bulk all druggists roc.
Bill Arp recalls Roosevelt family ties in Roswell Georgia. He notes nine King brothers with one sister, Miss Valine King, who later became Mrs. Dr Baker. Baker family memories connect to Mrs A Simpson and Mrs W N Irvine of Greenville. Baker family resides at the old King homestead in Roswell and holds personal ties to the president.
Herald reporter notes Senator Tillman in Spartanburg discussing Hampton issue. He deflects questions on McLaurin and South Carolina primary, saying action by voters in August will decide and a Democratic winner would please him. He offers little opinion on McLaurin’s re election chances and mentions general expectations in the state.
Lorenzo Snow, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, died at his Bea Hive House residence in Salt Lake City after an illness since Wednesday. His passing leaves two counselors and the council of twelve apostles as the governing body until the next conference in April. John Smith is the acting head and likely successor. Snow leaves a large, world-spread family.
Judge Gary rules the jury law unconstitutional while Judge Gage upholds it. Capt J A Mooney defended William Camp in Spartanburg where a motion to quash the indictment failed. Florence County faces a puzzled situation as old and new jury laws clash, with Richland County's solicitor avoiding high‑profile murder cases this term.
A sensational note extols a home remedy claimed to cure drunkenness without noxious doses or nerve weakening. The piece promises a pleasant positive cure for liquor and asserts rapid personal success despite prior drinking habits.
A fervent exhortation to young readers in Greenville to study history, honor their fathers, and pursue education with faith and sacrifice. It urges commitment to God, country, and moral integrity, warning that choices now shape future roles in industry, leadership, and church work.
A customer reports asthma relief after using Taft Bros Medicine Co products. The letter says the writer, a four child family person who could not work for six years, regained health and business activity after trying a trial bottle and then a full-size bottle. Address at 24 Rivington Street and New York City is noted.
At a Marion county farmers meeting a resolution set cotton seed at 25 cents per bushel when used as fertilizer. It urged exchange for meal only at a ratio of 100 bushels of seed for one ton of meal and called for cooperation of all cotton growers in the state.
An old health column warns that kidney stress affects blood purity and heart rhythm, linking many diseases to kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and offers free sample and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Albany dispatch reports that Superintendent Collins will request a state representative attend the electrocution of Leon Czolgosz, the McKinley assassin. Only 26 witnesses will be allowed. Auburn prison officials and Christian groups have sent letters and gifts, while some cranks threaten tortures. Also noted are medical cures and crop pests affecting Marlboro and other counties.
Bolton native Latimer W Carroll Brown has been named inspector of rural delivery routes with a salary around 9000 annually per the Honea Path Chronicle. The Newberry Observer notes he is brother in law to Congressman Latimer who faces potential Republican pressure over administration favors. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as quicker cheaper relief for pilosa. Richland Distillery in Columbia making 600 bushels of corn weekly into firatx with ration concerns for 600 workers.
In the Court of Probate Walhalla South Carolina D A Smith probate judge issues citation to kindred and creditors of J B Jenkins deceased to appear November 20 1901 at 11 o'clock to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted. Judge Suat A Smith. Published October 11 1901 The Keowee Courier.
John F. Martin executor offers real estate of Oliver Martin deceased at public sale in Valhalla DC on a November sales day. Property lies in Oconee County South Carolina near Connerosa Creek and the Seneca river, 192 acres more or less, with terms half cash and balance due in one year with interest.
Tam prepared to do land surveying leveling road locating in Ocones and adjoining counties. All such work entrusted to me will receive careful attention. Call in person or address William A Burgess Clemson College 83.
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