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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
The issue reports on the General Election approaching, urging Democrats to vote and detailing candidate contrasts in the district. It notes Gov. Terrell’s inauguration in Atlanta and discusses a tax relief push tied to a constitutional amendment. Local items include school changes, residents moving, and community updates from Green's Special Amana Townville.
In Weastminster and nearby towns, residents and visitors are noted, including Miss Hattie Steware and Miss Bonnie Freeman en route to Atlanta, J J Greenbaum Co. traveler roams Georgia Alabama, and W J Stribling on business to Chester. Fort Madison grows with a new depot, builders, and six merchants. Gannett & Ransom Lumber Co plans big mill work on Tugaloo river with 39,000–40,000 feet daily capacity. Funeral for Mrs. Rosa A Wilson noted two miles east, eight children surviving. local waves include ocean of small moves, trips, and civic formation plans.
In Columbia on October 25 Barney Kvann was acquitted after the jury found the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge defined murder, manslaughter, and accidental homicide, delivering requested charges to both sides amid a rapid, five minute jury deliberation. The Evans case against Capt. Gilsope was heard with testimony continuing to tomorrow.
A Pensacola dispatch details a violent domestic tragedy as W. J. Tarlton allegedly murdered his wife and child then harmed himself. The wife, age 21, and the four year old child were severely wounded. three doctors work to save the child while authorities investigate the brutal act.
In Tallapoosa Georgia on October 24 a 16 year old African American was lynched near Horo for assaulting Mrs. Henry Dews. The body was shot at the iron bridge over the Tallapoosa River before troops arrived too late. The victim identified the assailant in her presence and uttered a final plea as he was executed.
Suffolk, October 24. Jordan Thompson, president of the Virginia Negro Industrial and Agricultural Association, says Democratic money is swelling their funds for the assault on the new Constitution's suffrage clause. Six lawyers have been retained, three white and three colored, including Judge L L Lewis, ex Senator Thurston, and John B Wise. The group aims to press the legal challenge without money worries. Also noted is a separate 1902 report that United States Steel earned 101,142,163 with undivided profits of 4,017,002, seen as strong for a young industry barely a decade old.
A violent killing occurred in Grenville and a separate case south of the city involved Erie Camel shooting Blanche Pia in a Tork building. The motives appear linked to jealousy over a drink, with evidence described as tangible. Also reported: coronation honors investiture at Buckingham Palace with King Edward and officers of State present.
Pursuant to her will the estate of Mrs. Jane S. Thompson, deceased, will sell civil tract land on sale day in December 1902 at Walhalla. Four tracts described, adjoining property owners and Lime Kiln land, with sizes approximate. Terms: half cash, balance in one year secured by bond and mortgage. purchaser pays papers. Executors T. B. Earle and R. E. Thompson. October 20, 1902.
An elderly woman named Mrs Baker was struck and killed by vestibule train No 36 about ten miles from Marshall North Carolina. Several pedestrians were on the track near a curve when the locomotive approached unexpectedly. Mrs Baker attempted to jump clear but was thrown against the embankment and died instantly.
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