Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-01-17
THr NEWS FROM SENECA.

the Presbyterian and Methodist church, as
aid at the Episcopal church in the even
ing, on next Sabbath
The regular meeting of the Once.a-
Week Club was held with Mrs. w. A.
Lowefy on last Thursday afternoon. On
account of the extreme inclemency OF
the weather the attendance was small,
but the charm of the hostess hospitality
rendered the members totally unmindful
of the gloom without. Delicious re-
freshments, with hot chocolate, were
served and the faithful few. felt moro
than repaid for having braved the storm.
The library meeting, held in the par
lors of the Palmetto House on the even
ing of January 9Th, was an enthusiastic
and highly interesting one. The pro-
gram included the discussion of Mrs.
Atherton's book. "rhe Conqueror,"
which was entered into heartily and
readily. Prof. III. p. Boggs lead the dis.
cussion in splendid effort. which was
heartily received. Prof. r. p. Clink-
scales, DR.. f. A. Hines and Mrs. O.. #.
Bacon made delightful short talks. 1t
was source of expressed and genuine
regret that sickness prevented the at
tendance OF Mrs. j. III. Adams, who was
to have made a talk. Mrs. Adams talks
beautifully, and it is hoped that the
association may have the pleasure of
hearing her later. The music program
was curtailed on account of sickness of
some of the members, but was delightful
and was heartily received by the audi
ence. Mesdames Dendy and Bates rem
dered two brilliant duets, Mrs. Stribling
singing "Maggie's Secret" Miss, Eta
Clarkson recited charmingly 1.-THE
Courtin'." The next meeting will be
held the first Friday in April, the pro-
gram committee, appointed by the presi-
dent, DIR. Hines, being Prof. r. p. Clink-
scales, Mrs. Il. f. Stribling and Miss
Willie Cherry.
On last Sabbath, at q conference of the
members of the Baptist church, Rev. S.
G.. Blackburn was called as pastor of tho
church. Mr.. Blackburn comes heartily
and highly recommended to this people,
and will doubtless prove an acceptable
and efficient successor to the beloved
former pastor, Rev. G. Wardlaw.
On to morrow evening the Woodmen
of the World will serve an oyster supper
to their members and friends, at the hall,
and the occasion promises to be de-
lightful one.
At the meeting of the Ladies' Aid and
Missionary Society of tho Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon, which was
held at the manse, election of officers
was held, resulting as follows: Mrs. S.
X. Dendy. president; Mrs. M. r. Kirk
patrick, vice president; Mrs. w. s.
Hunter, secretary and treasurer. The
meeting was hearty one, and the men,
bers seem to have taken on new life for
the new year, being greatly encouraged
over the work done the past year.
At meeting of the board of trustees
of the Graded school, last Saturday, Miss
Eleanor Richardson was elected to fill
the place vacated hy the resignation of
Miss Talsie Holland. The choice Is
happy one, Miss Richardson being an
n a.
graduate of Converse.
The broadening of the street leading
into the business block from Townville
street is wonderful improvement and
makes possible the broadening also of
our business area.
Miss Dora Dumas, who has been with
her sister, Mrs. II. Anderson, for some
weeks, returned to Charleston Monday,
much to the regret of her friends here.
Mrs. E. @. Werner is visiting her son,
r S./Verner, of near Richland.
Mrs. II. l.. Coe, of Richland, was in
Soneca on Friday last.
Prayer meeting will be held in the
Methodist church on Tuesday evenings.
Let not the prayer meeting goers forget
this fact.
Frank S. Holleman has sold his farm
near town, where he now lives, to Rev.
w. f. Strickland. Mr.. Hollemau will
begin the erection of residence on his
town lot at an early date, and will occupy
1t as soon as it can be finished.
Miss Julia Cheek will visit friends in
Westminster this week.
We noted very suspicious signs in con-
necton with popular young couple in
town. 1t is true of houses for rent here,
as of other things, that "The early bird
gets the worm," so those contemplating
feathering nest soon are wise to begin
to look about.
Mrs. T. E. Stribling and son, Charles.
week or ten days to friends in Charlotte,
N. c..
Miss Stella Fincannon is quito sick
with grip at her home here.
The necessity which forced the depart
ure of Rev. G. Wardlaw and family to
Arizona, was greatly regretted by their
friends here. Their prayers and best
wishes go with them to their new home.
Miss May Hicks, of Walhalla, is now
the efficient bookkeeper of j. w. Byrd
& Co.
The firm, Hunter, Dendy & Co., has
dissolved, the firm now reading w. S.
Hunter e. Co. We hear many express
sions of regret at this change, particu-
larly If 1t means that at any time we are
to lose Mr.. Dendy and his estimable
family. mir. Dendy is at the present,
however, employed by the firm.
The funeral services of Mrs. j. S.
Stribling were held on last Tuesday
afternoon at half past two O'Clock, from
the Presby terian church, in the presence
of q largo gathering of relatives and
friends. The services were conducted
by the pastor, Rev. NJ. r. Kirkpatrick,
assisted by Rev. w. r. Strickland, the
former paying beautiful tribute TO the
deceased, which found ready echo in
the hearts of many sorrowiDg friends
The lovely duet, "Ol Morning Land" a