Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-05-08
TownyiIIe Topics.

Townville, S. c., May 6.-Mrs. Belle
Grant the tragic death of whose hus-
band, MIR. n. w. Grant, some weeks ago
was chrOniclcd in these columns. has
completed neat residence which Mr..
Grant had projected before his death.
The Prcsbytcrians here are pleased
that their pastor, Row. w. S. Hamiter,
has been chosen as one of tho two cleri-
cal commissioners to represent the South
Carolina Presbytery in tho General AS
scmbly, to be held at Memphis.
good many farmers who planted cot
ton as early in April as was possible
regardless of tho opening of spring wea-
ther, had to plant again. The prospect
Tor line crops of wheat and oats is so
good as to excite repeated remarks
thcreat
Mr.. w. f. Tribblc, of Harmony Hill
Texas, who has been here on his first
visit to the old home in twenty-four
years, has returned to Texas.
Rev. 5. Nj. Jones, in charge of tho
Townvillc Circuit, ran n protractcd meet
ing in one of his churches last week, 1t
is rather early in the season for revivals,
but we may suppose that the need for
religion is about as constant and impera-
tive as that for something to cat
Mr.. Joseph w. Shirley is maturing
plans for the erection this summer of a
residence on the site occupied by his
present dwelling. The new house will
have the distinction OF being by far the
most complete and imposing private
residence in town.
DIR. w. II. Hunt, who understands
pretty well the art of keeping a good
many irons in the ire, is now slaughter
ing becves at the rate of three or four a
week.
MIR. John Harris, son Of Mr.. Handy
Harris, is at home from Furman Uni
versity with failing eyes.
Mr.. John Peter Lcdbetter was away
for week recently as \ juror in the
United States Court at ,reenvillc, but
sitting evidence and mingling with
friends could not draw his mind from
the affairs of his farm. He was glad to
get back home.
Annie Gordan Dickson.
Townvile, May G.-Scvcral people of
this place attended tho memorial of
the old soldiers at Old Stone Church
and Pendlcton last Saturday and report
Il very pleasant time.
Rev. James Williams preached a very
interesting sermon to a large congrega-
ton at the Baptist church Sunday morn
ing.
Mr.. w. ID. Giles, of Spartanburg, spent
Sunday with home folks. IIo leaves to-
day for Spartanburg, where he has n
position. His many friends here were
glad to see him again.
Miss Ellie Bagwcll, of Seneca, is spend
ing several days with her sslcr, Mrs. w.
n. Woobright.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. e. Singleton, Of Taber,
spent several days recently with the
parents Of the latter, Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID.
Giles.
air. Jake Cromer, Of Seneca, was in
this community recently on business.
Miss Lucy Harris left to-day for An.
dcrson, where she will spend several days
with relatives aud friends.
The base ball cranks of this place will
meet on the park Saturday afternoon to
organize. Townvllc is expecting to
have good team this season.
Major T.. II. Earle, OF Clemson, spent
Sunday with his parents, Hon. and Mrs.
f. i. Earle. Walking Stick.
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