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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
3
C G Jaynes and J H Moore are identified as physicians. The note mentions a residence or J H Darby's Drug Store for prompt attention and references a night service, with quantities and a cash amount ALB 00 noted in the fragment.
Land for sale includes a 204 acre tract once owned by B. O. Crawford near Olivosun College plus adjoining lands of same, with dwelling and outbuildings. another farm of about 80 acres one mile west of Pendleton. Also advertised are a blacksmith shop reopening, barber shop contents for sale, two small houses with lot at Midway, and various local notices. Community updates cover school, appointments, and local obituaries including Wm. Lewis Gibson's death and a funeral at Walhalla Baptist Church.
A collection of brief items from Jocassee and nearby towns includes visiting relatives, a goodbye to Mr. J. E. Crayton, social visits by Misses Town and Anna Crow, and thanks from H. L. Brandt family. Additional items report a Lexington county scam involving cheap buggies with prepaid freight, and a medical testimonial praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for bruises and piles.
A garbled Seneca area item lists a marriage in Hartwell and a fatal knife attack near Sioux town. It mentions Mr J Dobbins and Miss Mamie, Rev. Mya, Major Gaines’ school work, and local social rounds with many names and errands across Hartwell, Walhalla, and Anderson.
Walhalla district notes show C W Teliford Co promoting fall and winter goods with local shoppers and visitors. Mentions include Mr Dell G McAliater from Columbia visiting, Mr W Norman traveling to northern markets for stock, dancing at the Walhalla Hotel, a wedding in Walhalla, store closings for Gradad School dedicatory exercises, and various local social updates including visits, illnesses, and upcoming events.
Montreal reports the wheat crop is heavy with harvesting underway and favorable weather. Officials conservatively estimate a yield near 1,000,000 bushels, reflecting strong northern production.
A freight train derailed near Grosnwood on the C N G line on a September afternoon. Cars left the track, injuring the engineer and two others. the engine escaped. The wreck disrupted the entire train and delayed incoming traffic for hours.
Governor McSweeney appointed a delegation to the Farmers National Congress to meet in Macon, Georgia, October 7 to 10, 1902. The list includes Thomas H. Hamford Edgefield, Thomas J. Moore Moore’s Col., W. G. Hinnon Charleston, K R. Molvor Darlingtay, Allan Johnstone Newberry, M. Ly Donatdaon Greenville, J T Crawford McConnelayilia, BE Aycock Woodgoold, and A F White.
Raleigh reports a negro woman to serve fifteen years in the penitentiary for the murder of her child by throwing it into a well. The infant’s body was later found, and the crime was deemed especially brutal amid her poor health and the threat of the gallows. In a second item, San Antonio notes arsenic-poisoning in Mapinal, Mexico, where springs feeding the city’s water supply have become contaminated, causing hundreds of illnesses and dozens of deaths. Public health officials race to identify the poison source as residents suffer from water scarcity.
An old advertisement fragment asserts kidney and bladder trouble affect both sexes and children, causing bed wetting and diminished vigor. It promotes Swamp-Root by Kilmer & Co, with promises of a free sample and pamphlet, urging readers to mention the paper.
In Walhalla, Frederick Herman Brandt, born April 9, 1868, died after a drowning accident while helping another man. The event occurred as Mr Brandt attempted to save Mr Brandt in the water, both men plunged under. The body was recovered about half an hour later. Surviving relatives include Mina Kurrer Brandt and two children, with many relatives and friends offering condolences. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church, led by Rev. J. Schaid and Rev. J. C. Brodfucher, with Psalms and Isaiah readings.
A Leesville Indiana man, W H Brown, carried his family as he rode 18 miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. He endured death’s apparitions from asthma but the medicine gave instant relief and he soon slept soundly. The ad touts Wonderful remedy for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds grip and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50c and $1 trial bottle free at all druggists.
Andexaon Mail reports Clemson College's newly elected President Hr Py oy Moll arrived Thursday and began duties Friday. The opening is set for next Wednesday the 10th with barracks filled and nearly all spaces occupied. Many sophomores return to take entrance exams for the junior class after being excused previously due to the recent secession.
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