Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-23
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER.
4 Charming Reception--Matters of
Local Interest About Town.

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Westminster. October 22.-spe-
cial: The reception at which Mrs.
Hugh Bibb entertained on THURSDAY
afternoon was one of the most en-
loyahle social events OF the. week.
Inc charming guest OF honor was
Mrs. DR.. G. B. Floyd, Of Fafrburn.
Ga. Mrs. Floyd, formerly Miss Pan.
line Mason, of Westminster. fs wei
coined back to her old home by a
wide circle OF friends. After an "in-
ltial contest, dainty refreshments
were served. Mrs. William Peden
was the successful contestant for the
prize, q box of candy. The reception
room was decorated with autumn
flowers, which formed pretty back
ground Tor the attractive guests en-
Joylng Mrs. Bibb's hospitality. In
vited to meet Mrs. Floyd we're: Misc
virginia Norris, Miss Katie e. Har-
Tis; Mesdafnes Wilton Mason, Ira s.
Fits, keels Marett, H. e. Rosser. d.
l.: Norris. ]. s. Carter, G. T. Harmon.
William Peden, c. E. Gray, Carl B.
smith, James Norris, w. j. Carter.
land. Ae
On Thursday evening Miss Nellie
Lou Carter entertained a number Of
friends at an informal birthday dim
ner. The guests arrived at o'clock, !,
ana after spending pleasant social
hour were invited into the dining
room to enjoy least of good things.
Inc occasion was a most delightful
one. The guests included Misses
Gussfe Harper, Anna Bess Rushton.
Katie Harris. Maud Stribling, Rev.
and Mrs. J. r. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. e. Brockman.
Mra G pitt, ona ns...
Smithson and Gussie Harper spent
Saturday afternoon in Seneca.
Dewitt Miller, who lectures here
next Tuesday evening, will use one
OF the following fine subjects: "The
SELF Sufictency OF the Republic"
The Reyerie of Bachelor" IA
New Face at the Door," 'The Uses
or Ugliness," 'The Durable Satisfac-
tions or Life" Mr.. Miller has de-
livered lectures in every State In the
Union. He is one Of the most &C
ceptable platform speakers of the
age. The managers can accommo-
seats. Those who have not secured
their seats for the season will please
see Prof. M. e. Brockman or ]. 8.
Carter. The Buffalo IN. VI Com
mercial has this to say OF the speak,
er: Peoples faces actually ached
from ninety minutes continuous
laughing, excepting when the people
were melted with the speakers pa
thos. 1t is the height of art to con-
ceal art. How naturally they SEEM
ed to flow from his lips-anecdotes,
ncisive penetration into mems mo-
tives and fofbles, wit without hidden
sting, denunciation of common mean
ness, and eloquent appeal, which
stirred the best elements of human
nature"
w. M. Fennell. of the Bear Swamp
section, is in town to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl B.. Smith spent
last Sunday in Seneca visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. o. Hamilton. II
The friends of Rev. d. Carswell
will regret to learn that he is quite
sick at his home In West End.
Sheriff Kay, Of Walhalla,is in town
to-day
Carl B. Smith made a business trim
to Madison one day last week.
John M. Dowis, pensioner resid- |
ing on Route No. 2, has failed to re-
ceive mis- checks for pension money |
the past three months, which had,
previous to that time, come regular |
ly each month. Mr.. Dowis ia at a |
loss to account for the failure to Ire
ceive them, and he wishes for the |
proper one to investigate the cause.
l.. II. v. Hobson, Ex-Supervisor, is |
building handsome and commodi- |
GUS dwelling, containing six rooms,
at the corner of Cornelia avenue and !
Harris street. He finished putting on |
the tin roof Saturday, and will soon |
have the building completed. Mr..
Hobson owns several nice building
lots in West End.
Dewitt Miller, the gentleman Who |
lectures next Friday evening, Is ex-
pected to arrive on Monday from
Lumberton, N. G. Hon. Luther Man
ship, who comes on November 25,
also comes here from Lumberton.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Cole, OF near Oakway, on October 81,
a fine boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carter, of Cal
nesVtlle, Ca, returned home Satur-
day from visit to their daughters,
Mesdames Stephens and Morgan, In
China. They were absent from home
four months. DR.. w. j. Carter, of
Westminster, and Ralph G. Carter, of
Walhalla, went to Gainesville Satur-
day to see their parents. Both re-
turned home yesterday.
The books in the library at Stone
cypher's drug store are now ready for
The committee wishes
Tor all the stockholders to call at
once and get their books.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Peden and chill
dren visited at Lavonia, Ga, this
week.
G. r. Nevi. a granite cutter. of
Atlanta, Is working for G.. e. GRAY.
He and his wife are staying at the
Hotel.
Mrs. M. A. Wilson, Of GreenvilIe.
and her daughter, Miss Florence VIII
son, who is teaching in the Liberty
Graded School, visited their daugh-