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

sei u large 1amlly OF cnlluren,
one son being the subject of this
sketch, another Hon. NJ. F. Ansel, Of
Greenville, S. O., the popular Solic.
itor Of the Eighth Judicial Circuit,
He had much to do with building up
the town. He manufactured furni-
ture and collins and did q successful
business for many years. He de-
signed and made the Office furniture
for the Court House, The first
term of Court for Oconee county
was held in large hall owned by
him, on Main street, in 1869, Judge
James L. Orr presiding. In 1874
MI. J. }. Ansel built a furniture fac
tory on South Broad street and
manufactured household furniture
and collins. He afterwards engaged
regularly in the undertaking and
furniture business. In the perform
ance of the last sad rites for burial
of the dead MIR. Ansel has long min
istered to the wants Of the town and
community. His considerate deal
ings have greatly endeared him to
the hearts Of IL people, and, in the
hour of bereavement, it has long
been the custom to apply for needed
help 10 John J. Ansel.
Messrh. J.. @. Neville, Jr., j. N.
Rutherford, @. A.. Burton, w. II.
Barron, and J. II. Ashworth~ do q
commission business in the sale Of
fertilizers, cotton seed meal, &c.
Dr. D.. B. Darby ID 66ona~rac-
ticing physician and a druggist. He
took his medical course in the South
Carolina University, graduating in
1873. He moved to Walhalla in
August, 1874, and located for the
practice Of his profession. After a
successful practice Of several years
he established a drug business in
1881, which he has conducted sue
cessfullY ever since. He carries a
full assortment of drugs and medi-
cines, as well as notions, silver and
plate ware. In his store is to be
found Il of the largest and hand
soonest soda fountains in the State.
lie is ably assisted in the business by
his son, MIR. James II. Darby.
DR.. J. w. Bell, also, is O. medical
practitioner and a druggist. He grad
uated from Bellevue Hospital Col
lege, New York, in 1892, with dis
tinction. lie located in Walhalla
FOR the practice of medicine in 1898.
He established a drug business two
years ago, and in this is assisted by
MIR. W. G.. Stribling. He enjoys
the confidence of the public, both as
a physician and druggist. He is fast
building up a lucrative business.
He has in his store . handsome soda
fountain, and he ser YES in the most
approved style all kinds of cold
drinks.
Dental Surgeons.
Walhalla has two competent den
tists-Dr. II. G. G. Fahnestock and
Dr.. G. c.. Probst.
DIR. F~ahnestock came to Walhalla
from Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1875. lie
made the change Of residence for the
benefit of his health, and has never
had cause to rue it. Before leaving
his Northern home, he was advised
by some of his friends that he wat
undertaking hazardous journey il
coming to the "Sunny South" II
was gently limited that the Sewerage
Southcrncr" was an individual who
devoted the greater part of his time
to "fire eating" and providing about
seeking whom he might devour. lie
was not deferred by such friendly
advice, for he came here in 1875
"saw and was conquered" In 1915
he bought a farm, "Woodlawn,'
near town, which he has greatly i'm
proved and still owns. His health
has long since been fully restored
and he has been engaged in the activ'
pra, .ce of his profession all these
years. lie continues to have ar
abundance, both of health and wealth
lie has recently built q handsome
and commodious dental office on hi
lot on Faculty Hill, which is quit,
an ornament to the town. He remain
here, he says, because he likes tn
country, the climate, the people, ant
he believes there is more outcome
here than in any section which h,
knows.
DIR. G.. G. Probst came here from
Millegevillc, Ga, last December, an,
located for the practice of den
tistry. lie graduated from the Uni
vcrsity of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
in 1892, after taking a three year.