Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-05-27
THE NEWS FROM SENECA.

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Seneca, May 26.-The shocking intel.
ligence was received by wire here yes
terday afternoon of the death of Kibbee
Russell at Union. Full particulars have
not been received, the Telegram stating
simply that death was caused by ex-
plosion of a soda fount. The terrible
accident seems untimely and brings sor-
row and distress to q large connection of
relatives, to whom is extended the sym
pathies ct wide circle of friends.
The intense heat continues undated
and but for fine breezes life would be
almost intolerable. The continued dry
weather also Affects gardens seriously.
The Seneca Telephone Exchange is
which it has been located for several
years TO room on the second floor in
the same building,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hunter, of Ari-
zona, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
8. Hunter.
Mrs. Fayette Farmer and Miss Asa
Dickenson, of Anderson and Greenville
respectively, have also been recent
guests to Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter.
MISS Willie Cherry, one Of Seneca's
interesting debutates, will reach home
ON "Wednesday next, from Birmingham,
where she has been attending school.
Miss Ella Richarson is attending COM
mencement at Brenau College, her alma
graduated with high honors two COM
mencements ago.
Hon. VIM, j. stribling is spending to-
day in Seneca.
Messrs. #. M. Carey and j. b. Holmes
spent few days. delightfully."- at White
water last week where they enjoyed
fishing for mountain trout.
Mrs. w. p. Reed and children leave
to-day for Tamassee, where they will
spend the hot months
Profs. Wright and Henry, of Fort Hill,
spent last Saturday and Sunday here.
Miss McCutchen, charming young
lady Of Mayyesyille, S. c., is visiting Miss
Mrs. III. ]. Gignilliat and little Miss
N. G.
Mrs. j. F. McCarey and children re.
turned recently from Savannah, where
they spent two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. r. VanDiviere.
Rev. w. S. Hamiter spent few days
the past week in Abbevifle county, where
he conducted religious services at various
points in connection with home mission
work.
Rev. j. r. Moore returned the latter
part OF last week from Savannah, where
he attended the Southern Baptist Con-
vention, brief resume of the meetings
of which he gave at the morning service
last Sabbath.
An elegant communion table of solid
mahogany, massive, with exquisite hand
carvings, has been ordered for the Pres
byterian church, which will be presented
as memorial TO the late James f. Nc
Carey. "A silver plate, with appropriate
inscription, will be inserted, the whole
proving indeed a beautiful and appropri-
ate gift.
Miss Bessie Wilson treated the mem-
bers of the Mission Band, of which she
is leader, to most delightful little pic
mic on Friday afternoon last. The Band
is composed of girls of the Presbyterian
church, who are organized for mission
most generous support has been given
these causes. For the past few months
work was practically disbanded, as their
leader was away, but with reorganiza-
tion, new zeal is inspired and the men,
bers will doubtless do fine work. Fol-
lowing are the names of the members:
Misses Sue, Norma and Lois Gignilliat,
Bertha johnson, Stella Falls, May Hamil-
ton, Lois Byrd and Mona Lumley.
The Once-a- Week Club met with Mrs.
III: p. Boggs last week and scored an
other big success. After the usual liter
ary programme the members were asked
into the dining room where delicious
refreshments were served. At each plate
was found box daintily tied with rib
oNho VI Siuo Coioio, VIC uOAcS containing
pretty souvenirs, while on the box Gov,
ers was found titles of popular books.
Each member was requested to make an
impromptu, speech, giving her opinion
of the book. A novel and interesting
affair was the result.
The reception rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
kirkman Finlay by Mrs. II. p. Boggs on
last Wednesday was most enjoyable and
distinctly charming affair." A throng of
Seneca women called between the hours
of four and six, gracing the occasion
with their best gowns. The home was
attractive in decorations of cut flowers
and pot plants, the dining room being a
most popular place of resort in tn at
there were refreshments consisting of
, ices and cakes, most bountifully served.
Those who assisted the gracious hostess
in receiving her friends were, Madanes
Ii. j. Gignilliat, j. r. Falls, Misses Sara
and Clara Livingston, May Thompson,
NJ ary and May Cherry. NV. s.
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