Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-08-27
NEWS IN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER.
Details OF the Wreck on the soulhern-No
Lives Losl-.0ther News In Brief.

tnree fuiiman sleeplnR cars, and was in
charge OF Conductor Cannon and Engi-
neer Henry Nj. Busha. 1t was running
at the speed of about 90 miles an hour
when it plunged into an open switch.
The great iron monster tore up the track,
ploughed the earth and then fell broad
side across the main line about fifty
yards below the switch. That no lives
were lost can only be attributed to the
mercy of an all-wise God. The injured
are: Engineer, Busha, Atlanta; Mail
Clerk, Nathan e. Lowenthal, Atlanta;
Fireman, j. S. Williams, ,oolored, Atlanta; !;
George Tiger, colored, Greenwood, s. C..
Mr.. w. A. Dagnall, formerly of West
minister, was one of the postal clerks in
the mail car. He was fortunate in escap-
ing unhurt.
A special train arrived at the scene of
the wreck at $50 and carried the injured
and the passengers to Atlanta. Mr.
Busha was suffering very much when he
was carried into the special car, but no
bones were broken. He was soaided and
bruised about the ankles and body. He
will recover. Mr.. Lowenthal was pain.
fully but not fatally hurt, and will also
recover. The fireman was only slightly
hurt and will soon be all right. The
other colored man got his arm broken.
None of the passengers were injured.
class cars tumbled over against the side
OF the cut. The three sleeping cars did
not leave the track.
The wreck was caused by some evil
disposed parties drawing some important
spikes and throwing open the swith. A
freight train passed over safely about
fifty minutes previous to the ill-fated
train, and it ia thought that robbery was
the motive of the parties, as it is gener-
ally known that this train carried great
'deal'of money. Bloodhounds were pro-
cured from Clemson College, but they
Jailed to get on trail of any one. Several
arrests have been made on suspicion.
The wrecking Grew cleared the track
by o'clock and all trains are now run
ming on schedule time. The debris is
now being removed. AS the train was
tive than it would have been had it
occurred on an embankment.
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.
Mr.: Glenn Sheldon, of Liberty, visited
relatives here last week.
Lightning killed valuable ilch COW
belonging to Mr.. w. d. lie ley last
Thursday afternoon.
The friends of Mrs. Lettie Il. Camp
bell, OF Wymer, Fla, will be grieved to
learn of her death, which occurred in
Hartwell, Ca, on last Sunday night
She was about 80 years of age and was a
young woman of a lovable disposition.
She was the eldest daughter of the late
ID. ID. Dickerson, of Hartwell, and sis
ter of Messrs Arthur and John Dicker-
son, OF Westminster. Her marriage to
Mr.. Campbell, of Florida, occurred some
time last year. Many friends extend
coincidence to the bereaved family in
their hour of sorrow.
Miss Rosa Mcdonald left this week for
Young Harris, Ca, to attend school.
Miss Julia Burns, of Anderson, was
Terrell, last week.
Miss Lily Doyle has returned from a
trip to North Carolina.
We understand that Mr.. Elliott has
bought the house and lot recently owned
and occupied by Mr.. w. G. Mason. Mr..
Elliott is from Nashville, Tenn, and is
identified with q big lumber company.
He moves here this week.
Mr.. a. r. Fowler, of Fountain Inn,
was here last week selling his famous
book, "From Pulpit to Penitentiary.n
DR.. r. E. Mason leaves this week for
Charlotte, N. c., where he will be asso-
ciated in the practice of medicine with
DIR. G. @. McManaway, one of the most
prominent physicians in that city. 1t is
with regret that Westminster parts with
so promising young physician as DR..
Mason. His many friends wish him
abundant success in his adopted home.
There will be a congregational meet
ing in the Presbyterian church next
Sabbath at the close of Sabbath school
for the purpose of calling pastor if the
way be clear. All the members are
urged to be present.
Prof. David Conger will be assisted by
his sister, Miss Lucy Conger, and another
lady in the approaching term of school.
Prof. Conger is from Gainesville, Frank
lin county, Georgia.
Mr.. w. ii. Woolbright, of Atlanta. has
been over on visit to his brothers,
Boyce and Burt Woolbright. Mr.. Wool
bright Is an engineer on the w. and A.
Railroad.
Mr.. George Adams, the oldest son of
Mr.. j. l.. Adams, brought his bride in
on Monday afternoon. Young Mr.. Adams
has been working at the Norris Cotton
Mills the past two weeks.
Mr.. Dendy Burns, of Anderson, was
here last week.
The Southern Flour Mills have Just
put in q new bran duster and new
mill rolls and are giving satisfaction to
their CUSTOMERS. The mill runs regu.
larly. They give 80 pounds of flour and
IL pounds of bran in exchange for one
bushel of wheat of the new crop.
Rev. j. @. Shive will preach in the
Baptist church next Sunday night,
August 3lst, at the usual hour for even
ing service.
A protraoted meeting is in progress at
the Old Westminster church. The pas
tor, Rev. K, w. Nelson, Is being assisted
by Rev. Morgan, of Anderson county.
Mr.. John G. Dickerson leaves to-day
for Hartwell, Ca, where he has accepted
position in the large clothing store of
T. j. Linder 81 Sons. Mr.. Dickerson has
been in Westminster the past three years
serving as salesman in his brothers.
store, and has made many friends, who
regret his departure.
Rev. j. @. Shive has been at Liberty
since Saturday carrying on meeting.
He will return to-day or to morrow and
begin protraoted meeting at Oak Grove.
Mr.. w. X. Mulkey and family, of
Demorest, Ca, were visiting Mr.. @. j.
Mulkey and family this week.
The excursion train was annulled on
anticipating trip to the "City by the
Sea" and bath in the big pond had to
postpone it until another day.
Mr.. j. s. Carter was at Clayton the
first of this week.
Mr.. VIM. j. Stribling has gone to the
mountains on business. When he re-
turns his daughter, Miss Jessie, will
accompany him. She has closed the
summer ;session of her school. Miss
Jessie is an excellent young lady, posses
sing admirable qualities of mind and
many lovely traits of character which
inspire the children with love and
respect, making her most successful
teacher.
Mr.. Geo. Edwards, of Atlanta, is here.
Rev. j. E. McManaway is off conduct
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