Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-12-27
THE NEWS FROM SENECA.

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Sabbath morning, by the rector, Rev. G.
X. Findlay.
| On last Sabbath the new pastor of the
Methodist church, Rev. o. NJ. Abney,
preached to an appfeciative audience.
Mr.. Abney Is away at present, but will
return TO Seneca early in January with
his wife and will board at the Isbell
boarding house.
Last Sabbath, at the Baptist church,
Rev. G. Wartiiaw held divine services, at
which he rendered his resignation as
pastor of the church. The necessity for
the step is greatly regretted by the men,
bers of the congregation here. which was
keenly evidenced by the emotion ex-
pressed by the members at the impressive
services. The prayers of many friends
are offered in behalf of the family, that
they may fiud health and content in the
field to which they 90.
Misses May Hamilton, Ethel Kirkpat-
rick and Sue Gignilliat are at home from
the College for Women, Columbia; Miss
Helen Carey, from Winston Salem; Jessie
Wardlaw, G. f. c.; Rubie and Leah Har-
per, Limestone; Hal and Ogilrie Todd,
Clinton Presbyterian College; George
Holland, Clemson. These young people
are heartily welcomed by their friends.
Miss Olivia Bacon is with her home
folks for the holidays.
Eugene Lewis is with his friends here,
who are pleased to sec him on his old
tramping ground.
Elzie l.. Richardson is with his family
here for the holidays. His friends note
that time is dealing kindly with him.
Mrs. Frank Martin, of Lockhart, is
with Mrs. c. K. Livingston.
Miss Dora Dumas, of Charleston, is
with her sister, Mrs. Ruskin Anderson,
for the holidays.
Mrs. Nj. e. Sigh and children are
spending the week in Spartanburg.
Mrs. Laura w. Bates is with friends at
Norcross for the holiday season.
Miss Christine Dickson spent a night
here last week on her way to Columbia,
where she will visit her homef olks.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r. Doyle and children
spent yesterday here.
Miss r. NJ. Dickinson, of Abbeville,
Misses Ellen Carpenter, of Greenville,
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guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Hunter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cheek, of Abbe-
Vile, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Cheek, of
Toccoa, are in Seneca in atte ndance upon
the Harper Cheek wedding.
The marriage yesterday of Miss Carrie
Harper to VIM. Henry Cheek was q
quiet, though pretty, home wedding. A
few friends and the immediate families
connected witnessed the nuptials, the
ceremony taking place at eleven O'Clock,
and being impressively performed by
Rev. G. Wardlaw. The wedding march
was played by Miss Jessie Wa rdlaw.
After the ceremony an elaborate dinner
was served, after which the popular
couple boarded the Southern amid
showers of rice and good wishes, for a
weeks tour in Florida. After the return
home of the young couple they will be
rendered reception at the ONE of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Cheek, the parents of the
groom.
On last Wednesday morning, Decem-
Der Goth, the spirit of little Robert
Francis McWhorter took its fight, the
change coming at 9.30 O'clock The
death of the little one was shock TO the
family and their friends here, as he was
convaiescent from severe attack of
pneumonia and his loved ones regarded
his recovery as simply question of
time. The sudden change was there
fore terrible shock to the parents and
devoted members of the family. During
the long illness of the little fellow anx-
ious, tender care from those about him
had endeared him to all who had watched
the patient little sufferer. On Thanks
giving Day, the day the disease devel-
oped which sapped the young life, little
Robert was two years old. Intelligent
and bright beyond his years, is IL any
wonder that the Master claimed him as
his own. Is not the kingdom of heaven of
such? On Thursday, the 2ist instant,
the little body was laid to rest in Noun
tain View cemetery after short service
at the home, and prayer and song at tho
grave. The sympathy of a large circle
of relatives and friends is felt for the
stricken parents in their distress.
l.. G. Craig, now of Charleston, for
merly merchant of this place, was in
Seneca yesterday.
The following are among the business
changes to be effected here on the New
Year: j. K. Sitton, who has be,n with
w. p. Nimmons for some years, will be-
gin work with j. w. Byrd 6 Co.; b. L.
McElreath, now with j. w. Byrd g. Co., |
goes to r. Anderson.