Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-10-07
LOOKING Aiter Tlmher Lands.

There is probably more activity in the
timber business in Oconee now than for
years. A number of local timber and
lumber dealers are just as busily engaged
as ever getting out timber, while parties
from other sections have recently Joined
them in the work of transforming the
growing timber into lumber for the mar
ket. The Oconee Lumber Co. (Ransome
& Adams) is one of the recent additions
in the business, and they are working
every day with the timber on their Poor
Mountain tract.
tlemen have been stopping at the Wal
halla Hotel. They are looking after lands
with the intention of supplying q large
quantity of merchantable lumber. These
gentlemen are: j. ID. Prather of Toccoa,
Ca, G. w. McDade of AsheviIle, N. c..
w. M. Turpin of Waynesville, N. c., r.
I. Tucker and VIM. S. Cooper of Charles
ton. They find an abundance of well
timbered lands. These and all others
who may come among us are most well
como. Messrs. Tucker and Cooper are
negotiating for the purchase Of about
10000 acres of land Belonging to the w.
j. Duffie estate on Chauga and Toxaway.
w. X. Duffie, of Columbia, executor of
his fathers estate, is expected to arrive
in Walhalla this evening for the purpose
OF closing the negotiations. 1t is under
stood that If the deal is made Messrs.
Tucker and Cooper propose extensive i'm
provement and development of this pro-
perty and the utilizing of the great water
power thereon in establishing an electric
lighting and power plant.
Death OF Capt. F. r. Sharp.
Capt. Frank +. Sharp died at his home,
near Walhalla, last Monday morning,
9th instant, at O'Clock, from the effects
of kick on the forehead by his horse
nearly three weeks ago. It was not
thought at first that he was seriously
hurt, and for about a week he continued
to attend to his business as usual. But
in few days he began suffering from
pressure on the brain, and a medical ex-
animation revealed q compound fracture
of the skull. Inflammation of the brain
resulted, and he rapidly declined until
the end came.
Capt. Sharp was born May 1, 1920, and
was the second of fourteen children
born unto John and -Catharine Sharp.
His father and mother died on the same
day in March, 1884, and were buried in
the Same grave. He is survived by two
brothers, DR.. w. X. Sharp, of Townville,
and Joseph M. Sharp, of Cherokee
w. Holleman, of Walhalla.
/ In October, 1851, he was happily mar
ried to Miss Matilda Evatt. Four chill.
dren were born unto them, of whom two
sons died in early youth. He is survived
by his aged wife, one daughter, Miss
Susie, and one son, j. Augustus Sharp,
of Missouri. They have the sincere
sympathy of many friends.
He was one of Oconee's most highly
| esteemed citizens. His long and useful
life was spent on the farm. Active,
industrious end energetic, he worked to
the last, and his labors were crowned
with success. His devotion to his wife
and daughter was tender, affectionate
and true. 1t was \ distinguishing trait
| of his character.
His home life was beautiful, but he
also found time to prove hi devotion to
his country. For several years before
the civil war he served as Captain of the
Flat Rock Militia Company, and during
the war he saw four years of service on
the tented field. He was member of
Company G, Orr's Regiment, the COM
pany of which the late Judge j. j. Nor
ton was captain for some time. No
braver soldier ever stood behind the
guns. He was severely wounded at the
battle of Fredericksburg in 1862. Re-
turning home after the war he resumed
farming operations on his place near
living. Honest and honorable in his
dealings, he exerted q potent influence
for good in his community. Ever actu-
ated by stern sense of duty, he has set
an example worthy of emulation by the
young men of our day.
For many years he was member of
the Walhalla Presbyterian church. His
correct life testified to the reality of his
religion. He proved his faith by his
works along the quiet, sequestered walks
of life.
He was Master Mason, being a Nom.
ber of Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 92, A. I'm
For several years lie was an officer in the
lodge. and always tool: deep interest in
the welfare of the Craft. With him
Masonry was w.t., force, and he daily
increased in that charity which is the
| bond Of peace"
His funeral services were conducted al
Bethel Presbyterian church Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock by Revs. r. L..
Rogers and G.. +. Clarkson, and attended
by large concourse of sorrowing friends.
The active pail bearers were seven
nephews: F. S. and Hugh Holleman, Il.
NJ. and j. K. Kelley, John and Vandivei
Sharp and j. w. Byrd. At the conclu.
sion of the religious services his body
was consigned to the grave with Masonic
honors.
"Life's work we'll done,
Life's race we'll run,
Life's crown we'll won;