Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-09-25
THE NEWS s#s FROM FROM SENECA.
Death Of Mrs. A. w. Thompson.-News
IN General About Town.

In General About Town.
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Seneca, September aS4.-special:S
The death of Mrs. "A. W.. THOMPSON,
which occurred at her home yester-
day morning at 4 O'Clock, was a
shock to her friends here While It
was known that she wass sick, her
condition was not thought to be seri-
GUS, but on Saturday her symptoms
grew alarming. and she grew rapidly
worse until the end. Mrs. Thomp-,
son, the wife ofsA. w. Thompson, was
among the earliest settlers OF Seneca,
and being naturally alert to the In
terests of the town. was always iden-s
titled with every move toward the
advancement of the place. She made
and held many friends, and her kind
ness of heart was proverbiaI. She
leaves a large and devoted family,
witt whom Seneca mourns to-day.
Their names are: James H., William
e., Arthur H., Joseph B., Mrs. j. e.
Crayton. Mrs. w. ID. Holland, Miss
Sue Thompson. The funeral services
Will occur this morning from the resi-
dence, and enterment at the family
plot in Mountain View cemetery.
Mrs. s. X. Dendy, of Walhalla, is
IN Seneca with the family of A. w.
Thompson.
Mrs. l.. r. vanDiviere spent yes
terday afternoon here, accompanying
her daughter Miss Margie, and
friend, Miss Mcbride, to Seneca, on
their way to Greenville.
Miss Mary Cherry is at home again
after three months absence abroad.
Miss Bug Norris, Of Greenvoille,
is visiting Miss Willie Cherry.
Hon. Fl. e. Werner is In Seneca
for a few DAYS. "a
Luke w. Werner is at home on a
sick furlough.
Misses Sue and Norma GignilIiat
Will leave on Thursday for the Col
lege for Women, in Columbia.
The friends of Fannie Earle are
glad to know that she is better, after
q long, tedious illness. n
On Tuesday afternoon at s o'clock,
October 1st, the members Of the Bap-
tist church will hold their annual So
cial meeting at the church. A busi-
ness program, which will be inter-
spersed with music, will be held for
an hour. after which refreshments
27th and 28th, Willis Musical Comedy.
Company will show at the opera
house here. The company is said to
be first class and comes thirty strong.
While the bills are not yet announc-
ed, the public Is assured OF something
good, and the management may con-
fdently count upon a big house.
A. p. Brown and Lloyd TRIMMER
are In Seneca again from the North,
where they purchased their fall goods
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Arlington are
happy over the arrival of a little
lady at their home. 81 ~
Mrs. w. s. hunter and Miss Bessie
Wilson have returned from the meet
Ing Of the Missionary Union at Lown-
desyille, and report a most successful
meeting and pleasant time. n
Seneca is enjoying the effects of a
hne rain, which fell on Sunday last,
and which was badly needed.
L. A. Edwards has moved into the
Boggs house. E3sl
Robert Neill is at his post at the
depot again, after a vacation spent
with his parents at Brevard, N. G..
The Gosipers are arranging an en-
tertafnment to be given In honor of
Miss Mary Cherry's return, which, in
point of detail and elaborate prepara-
tion, will eclipse all former efforts OF
the club. The affair will be held at
Mrs. l.. w. Verner's on the evening
of Thursday, the 26th.
Mrs. ID. X. Norris is visiting Mrs.
III. w. Stribling.
Miss Nan Osborne's friends are
pleased to see her in Seneca again.
Mrs. John Myers friends are glad
to know that she is improving.
Seneca show-goers are iubilant over
the opening of the opera house again.
T. M. Lowery is in Atlanta on a
business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. #. Lawrence were
In Atlanta last week, where they car
ried their son, Charles, for. O. slight
operation. 1t will be remembered
that Charles was disabled from fall
several month ago, a bone above the
knee being crushed. The friends of
the family will be glad to learn that
he stood the operations splendidly, and
will be able to return home in ten
days or two weeks.
Master William Boggs celebrated
his birthday on last Saturday after
noon In very happy manner, at
which time he entertained a number
|of his little friends.
w. X. Livingston is In Seneca.
Miss Jeanette Holland entertain
ed the Sin Nombre Club on last FRI
day afternoon in royal manner. A
full number of the club members,
with several visitors, was present,
and charming program was provid-
ed by the hostess. An elaborate salad
course was served, and jolly time
enjoyed by the bright members pres
|ent. M. ". s.
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