Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-17
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Jordan 10 resting more comfortably this
morning, though he is stisl confined to
his bed. His friends hopo for steady
Improvement In his condition and that
he may soon be enjoying his wonted
On next Sabbath at tho Presbyterian
church divine services will be conducted
by Rev. William Wyly, of Abbeyille
county, but who is visiting at intervals
various churches of his denomination in
the interest of his own church. His
] friends will accord him O hearty welcome,
particularly as he is former Oconee
boy and has never afforded his Seneca
| friends the pleasure of hearing him from
the epulpit: Doubtless fine congregation
will meet him.
| Rev. w. s. Hamiter will preach at Re-
treat next Sunday at IL O'Clock q. m.
Rev. John G.. Law passed through Sc
neca Saturday on his way to Westmins.
ter where he conducted two services on
Sunday.
Hon. j. j. Lewis, of Pickens, but who
has been i'll in Greenville for some weeks.
is in Seneca visiting his daughter, Mrs.
w. S. Hunter. His friends are glad to
see him looking 80 we'll and hope for
continued improvement. He is accom-
panied by his son, Mr.. Earl Lewis.
Mrs. W. +. Austin and son Willie left
yesterday for Ellisville, Miss, where they
will visit relatives for several weeks. DR..
Austin, during their absence. will be at
the New Keowee Hotel.
Miss May Thompson has the pleasure
of her sisters company, Mrs. Manigault,
of Charleston, who is stopping with her
for few days on her return home from
visit to Milledgeville, Ga.
Mrs. Lee Carpenter, of Greenville,
visited Mrs. w. S. Hunter last week.
Mrs. Mary TRIMMER, of Spartanburg,
is visiting the family of Mr.. r. w.
Shelor.
Miss Lila Folger, an attractive young
lady of Central, is with Mrs. John Falls
for visit of few days.
Miss Fannie Park, Of LAGRANGE, Ca,
is expected to arrive to- day, and will be
with her sister, Mrs. M. 0. Alexander, for
the holidays. Miss Park will doubtless
prove delightful acquisition to Seneca
society during her stay here.
Hon. G. f. Dill and Judge and Mrs. D.
p. Werner, of Greenville, spent several
days in Seneca last week, the gentlemen
contingent taking an all.day's hunt at
Conneross on Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. G. Benedict and children
left Monday for visit to their old home
in Tennessee where they will spend the
holidays.
Miss Sue Thompson left yesterday for
Grange, whore she will attend the nup-
tials of her brother, Mr.. Arthur Thomp-
son, who will be married there on the
18th.
Mr.. b. l.. Walker, who has worked as
telegraph operator in the depot here at
various times for year past, is in
Seneca again, where he takes tho place
of Mr.. ii. G. Crawford, who is off on a
furloIgh of some months.
On last Friday, December 18th, Mr..
James Medlin, of Franklin county, Ga,
was happily married to Miss Annie Pat
terson, of this county, the ceremony
being performed by Mr.. Frank S. Holle-
man at the Seneca Bank.
Also on last Sabbath, the 9Th instant,
another couple was made happy in holy
bonds of wedlock, when Judge 4. L.
Miss Jennie Mcdonald man and wife.
The. ceremony occurred at the New
Keowee Hotel.
Miss Addie Hiott returned to her homo
in Easley Saturday last, after delight
full stay with her friends here and at
Westminster, covering period Of seve-
raj weeks.
ing little stranger at their home, who,
while she does not add the spice of
variety, is none the less welcomed. Con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neill Stribling, of Texas,
are expected to arrive in Seneca in a few
days, which will be pleasant news to
many relatives and friends throughout
the county. Mrs. Stribling is sister of
Mr.. j. w. Stribling, and is native
Oconeean, who, after many years alb
sence will be heartily welcomed to tho
homes of many friends here.
DR.. ID. +. Thompson, prominent young
dentist of Gatfney, s. c., spent a few
days in Seneca the early part of the
week.
A jolly party of gentlemen from Green
vile will visit Oconee during the holi-
days for the purpose of hunting, and
will make headquarters in Seneca at the
New Keowee.
The colored Baptists at this place have
about completed neat and c0mmodious
house of worship which reflects much
credit upon the perseverance, and energy
of them as a denomination.
The show given by the Sun Brothers
here last Friday afternoon and night was
well attended in spite of the fearful
weather. The street parade was called
off on account of the steady down.pour
of rain which, however, did not prevent
the attendance of large crowd of coun-
try people.
Mrs. o. Il. Doyle, of Calhoun, spent
yesterday in Seneca shopping.
Rev. j. III. Moore filled his usual ap-
pointment at the Baptist church on Sun
day. At IL o'clock he preached an ear
est and most interesting sermon from
the text Behold how good and how
pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unityp Psalms 1888: /. He
prefaced the sermon with brief, but
entertaining account of the recent State
Baptist Convention held in GreenvilIe in
which he dwelt upon the pleasant fact
that notwithstanding the intensely deep
interest felt upon certain grave and
serious problems, the spirit of unity and
brotherly love characterized invariably
the deliberations of the body, and in
view of these facts, the sermon following
was beautifully appropriate.
Our merchants are displaying their
Christmas goods and the streets and
stores are daily thronged with the little
folks, who are already counting the
days till they shall hang their stockings
by the chimney with care. What a
happy dilusion, and what disenchant-
ment when they awake to full realiza-
ton Of old Santes identity.l Judging
from the interest manifested in Christ
mas shopping the 'little old elf" will
undoubtedly do thriving business here.
Mr.. l.. w. Jordan goes to John Hop
kins, Baltimore, for treatment to-day.
Ho is accompanied by Mrs. Jordan and
son, Louis.
Col. II. D. Long, of Longs Hill, Tuga-
loo, was in Seneca last week. His nu-
merOus friends are glad to see time
dealing so light with him.
ANOTHER CHARMING CLUB ENTERTAIN
MENT.
The members of the Once-a- Week
Club are planning an entertainment for
the holidays which will be conspicuous
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