Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-04-21

Civ. eo'.NhB PouiViy auu SSBs' III As
a young mar of great energy, who
gives CLOSE attention to business.
Mr.. w. H.. Reeder first engaged
in the mercantile business here in
1894. He was senior member Of the
firm of Reeder & Wright, tho junior
member being Mr.. X. o. Wright.
The partnership lasted for six months
and was dissolved by consent. Mr..
Reeder then engaged in business on
his own account, aud has met with re-
markable success. He invested only
q small amount of money, but has
made a living, and quadrupled his
stock i'll value. He deals in gro
caries, notions and general merchan-
disc. He is o native of Oconee, hav-
ing been born and reared in the
South Union neighborhood. His
father, the late James Reedcr, re-
moved to High Falls and Mr.. Reoder
onme here from there. IIo is o solid
business man and is here to stay.
To show that the town pre-
sents attractions to foreigners,
we cite the name Of Mr.. Abram
Neggare, the Syrian. He came
TO America from Syria in 1898.
He located here two years
ago, and opened a store of fancy
groceries, fruits, notions, jewelry, &c.
He is making money, and has become
a resident. His brother, Mr.. Philip
Neggare, joined him two months ago.
He came from Brazil, South America,
and will remain in business with his
elder brother. Our people extend a
cordial welcome to them.
Mr.. James IT. Wilson has recently
opened a new grocery store. He
came from Charleston in 1873. He
first bought the Cappclmapn mill
property and resided there for two
years. He then purchased q tract of
land lear town and planted a large
vineyard. lie built a handsome
residence, and spent several years in
the grape and wine industry. He
owns valuable property in Charles
ton, and is a man Of easy means. He
carries new stock of fancy groceries,
notions, ETC., and will do q good
business.
Mr.. ID. Oelk ers is our German
merchant. He does a large business
and sells alike to everybody. He
came to America from Germany in
1870. After spending eight years in
New York and Charleston he came
to Walhalla in 1878. He was
not long in deciding to make
his homo here. Accordingly, he mar
ricd and settled down to business.
He has been uniformly successful and
has amassed considerable property.
lie carries a full stock of groceries
and general merchandise.
The firm of Smith Brothers does
a general merchandise business.
Messrs. j. l. and G. @. Smith, under
firm name of Smith Brothers, began
business here in May, 1890, on n
small capital. They have gone
steadily forward until they carry a
complete stock. Last year Ghey
built q handsome lew store, and now
occupy their own quarters. Staple
and fnncy groceries and n varied
stock of general merchandise fill
their counters and shelves. Mr.. j.
I. Smith gives his personal attention
to the business. lie is assisted by
Mr.. j. @. Langston as salesman.
Mr.. w. Oldridgo White began bust.
ness March 18th, 1898. lie is well
known to the people. For eight years
he was assistant postmaster, serving
without interruption under every
change of administration. lilo rar
the Office for four Republicans and
ono Democrat, and always gave tho
public the very best service. He
carries a stock of family groceries
notions, etc. Later he will add tt
his stock, and do a general merchan'
disc business. He is II of our most
deserving young men. BY close ap.
plication, industry and economy he
is getting a good start, and is bound
to succeed.
Mr.. Wilmot Smith is a native O
Laurens, S. G. lie is a son of DR.
j. r. Smith, Of Lanrena, and coming
here on n visit to his brother-in-law
Rev. J. L.. Daniel, last December, he
was not long in being impressed will
our town as q business center. Ht
determined to locate, and opened
his store on February 1st, 1903. IL
carries a stock of staple and fancy
groceries, crockery, tin and glass
ware and stationery. This is hit
first venture in tho mercantile world