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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
2
Notices from the Repluce Courier outline free obituary and tribute listings up to one hundred words. Additional advertisements beyond the limit are charged at one SAE word, with cash accompanying the submission. The policy includes personal character communications and specifies four ads as a basic allotment.
George J. Cromer LL D chosen to deliver the keynote address at the formal dedication of Walhalla Graded School. Cromer, Newberry College president and former lawyer, is praised as a leading educator. Also notes local notices on church mission work, funerals, and community movements amid a brief medical report on President Roosevelt’s retreat due to an operation.
The Youths Companion outlines Arbor Day observances for public schools in Oronoo with prizes to be awarded October. Reports must be signed by teachers and trustees and include a Roll of Honor listing students who aided school improvements. Public notices urge planting a tree or flower at home and at school, with various officials offering support.
A stampede at the Shiloh Negro Baptist Church in Birmingham after Booker T. Washington's address left many dead and injured. Crowds surged toward exits as a guard shouted quiet misheard as fire. the packed aisles and a stairwell wall trapped hundreds, causing suffocation deaths. Witnesses including J. P. O'Brien described the scene of chaos and rescue efforts, with most fatalities from smothering rather than injuries.
Residents and visitors are noted in Seneca as families and friends travel between Atlanta Greenville and Savannah. Miss Fannie Chap of Wathatla spends Sunday here. Mrs Wardlaw heads to Arizona for health. Mr Marett Thurman from Georgia visits. J B A Morgan passes through for Russell’s. Craig cottage tenants leave for Atlanta. various locals plan moves, arrivals, and church duties as the community gathers at New Keowee and nearby.
The article lists numerous residents visiting from nearby towns for Presbytery at Richland and other social activities. It mentions Clifton Ellison's health, Mrs. Cooley and Mrs. Hagwell visiting, and several locals from Piedmont, Ashborough, Anderson, and Martin for church, commerce, and family occasions. It notes two weeks ago Capt. John Shanklin lost his yarn to fire, with no livestock harmed.
In Greensboro, Judge James E. Boyd signed an order appointing Henry G. Cowles of Statenville as receiver for moneys defendants paid in the Amon Owens cherry troo engo fraud. Principal defendants include Frank Bright, V Bright, and D Will do. Case returns to Federal Court in October to determine remitted amounts.
ING offers one of the greatest clothing lines in the market with men suits in Slims Stouts and Regulars. Suits priced from $2.76 to $6.00 with various fabrics and weights. Boys and children’s suits from 50 cents upward plus hats and caps.
Local ad touts a wide range of dress goods including worsted and broad cloth, emphasizing best quality and prices. Promotes Ladin' skirts and ladies garments, urging shoppers not to miss the selection and value offered.
A large lot of stoves bought before price increases offers savings. Tin and hardware at low prices are advertised. Oliver chilled plows are highlighted in the sale for buyers seeking bargains.
A misleading warehouse ad touts 200 pairs of women’s shoes at 76 cents each and claims factory freshness and a guarantee. It mentions brands King Bee Cannon Ball and Hrown’s Shoes and appeals for customers to buy quickly before stock runs out.
A fragmented advertise filled with prices for flour barrels coffee granulated sugar and general dry goods. Offers include discounts on clothings dry goods shoes hats groceries tinware doors and sash with bulk purchase incentives and repairs for homes.
Regents of the State Hospital plan two additional stories to the woman’s annex to house more patients. Work will be done by hospital staff with ample brick on hand and should be finished quickly. Richland Alliance to meet October 4 at Roady Fork Schoolhouse for important business. select specimens for state fair exhibit and premiums. tax county journal offer.
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