Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-11-07
WESTMINSTER.

Westminster, Nov. 6.-Mrs. Mary j.
CASTOR, widow of Hamilton r. CASTOR,
died at her home here on Tuesday morn
ing, October so, after an illness lasting
nine days. She was nearly eighty five
years old, having been born in Greenville
county December IL, 1921. Her maiden
name was Goodlett, and she was the
youngest child of very large family, all
of whom lived to ripe age. For about
] ffty.s years Mrs. CASTOR had resided
1 in this immediate vicinity and she re-
marked short time ago that there were
only two Of the old settlers now living In
this section who were here when che and
her husband came. They are d. 8. Hull
and Mrs, Ara Phillips. Her husband
1901. The following are the living chill
dren: Mrs. B. III. Cross, Mrs. T. N. Hall,
Miss Henrietta Castor, Luther G. Castor,
Westminster; Elliott T. CASTOR, San
Francisco, California; Walter s. CASTOR,
st. Petersburg, Fla; Elwood II. CASTOR,
Wichita Fall, Texas, and Mrs. j. l..
Hudgins, OF near Decatur, Ga. She leaves
eight grandchildren and one great-grand
child. Two sons died during the civil
war. William, the oldest son, was NOR
tally wounded at the battle of Second
Manassas. Joel, another son, died in q
hospital at Salisbury, N. O.. None of the
children who live out of the State were
at homo when their mother died, except
Mrs. ,Hudgins. Mrs. CASTOR was bene-
diotion and JOY in her home and she
will be sadly missed by those left behind.
She was prepared for death. her long life
| having been spent in serving and trust
ing in the Master, which is worthy of
emulation by the young people of this
day and time. She connected herself
with the Presbyterian church carly in
life and hold her membership at Richland
until the church at Westminster was
built. Her pastor, Rev. j. j. Harrell,
not his purpose to pass an eulogy on the
life of Mrs. CASTOR, for she was too we'll
known to everybody in this community.
Her body was laid to rest in the town
cemetery at noon on Wednesday by the
side of her husband who preceded her
to her Fathers house above fifteen years.
John w. Cruetu, of Baltimore, deliv-
| cred fine address at public meeting of
the Heptasophs held last night. John b..
Sloan, District Supreme Organizer, of
Atlanta, was present. The Odd Fellows
COrnet Band furnished excellent music
for the occasion.
Henry Duff, who has been visiting at
the home of his father-in.law, w. +. Han
cock, returned to Spencer, N. c., a few
days ago to resume work III the shops OF
the Southern Railway.
/
missions at the Baptist church last Sun
day. They will make 1T 500 before send
| ing 1t away. At the missionary coiieo-
tion last fall $1l0 was raised for the sup
port of the work in foreign fields
II. A. G. Golden was called to Greer
one day last week to the bedside of his
mother, Mrs. A. M. Golden, who is se-
riously sick.
John 8. Vandiver and family A.e NOV
ing back to Westminster and are occupy-
ing their home on Main street. Mr., Van
diver moved from here about twelve
years ago and his friends gladly welcome
his return to our midst
Mrs. w. j. Striblipg attended u wo-
mans misaionary meeting held at Edge
field last week. On her return home she
stopped while with her daughter, Mrs.
ii. @. Barton, of Piedmont.
/ The Old Homestead Quartette was
greeted by large audience last Tuesday
evening and their selections we're much
enjoyed, as evidenced by the repeated
applause. Their voices are perfectly
4 blended. James O. Hoey, the second
tenor, rendered some humorous selections