Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-06-26
WESTMINSTER.

favor by returning it to Mr.. Hobson.
The watch was either lost or stolen and
Mr.. Hobson is of the opinion that it was
stolen from his vest pocket while his
vest was hanging near the tool chest
He never missed it until after arriving at
home. It Ia al open. face Elgin watch,
attached TO a leather fob, with the letter
"H' at end.
Quite terrific rain and hail storm vis-
tied the Oakway section Saturday. Crops
on the farms of Messrs. Edwards, Haley,
Carroll, Bearden and many others were
injured by the hail. The rain was very
heavy, causing terraces to burst and
washing away the land in places. We
learn that James Harris, venerable
citizen of that community, came near
losing his life by attempting to cross the
stream near his house after the rain.
The stream was very much swollen and
he was carried down, but saved himself
from drowning by catching hold of a
bush. He remained in that perilous
condition until the waters abated and he
could be rescued.
Blackberries are ripe and the bucket
brigade can be seen daily. This is the
only country-grown'f fruit this year that
is offered for sale.
Miss Emma Zimmerman is spending a
while in the mountains with friends
She is saleslady in the store of Peden
Bros
E. Fl. Dickson, of Newry, was here
Saturday and Sunday among relatives
and friends.
5. b. Marett, Of Lavonia, was in town
this week. He was accompanied home
by his father, s, II. Marett, Esq.
Hon. T. D. Long, of Tugaloo, was hers
yesterday. Mr.. Longs friends will ro-
gret to learn that he intends to go to
Greenville soon. where he expects to
spend the greater part of his time in the
future. Mr.. Long says he is returning
to his first love.
George Edwards, who is running as
engineer on the l.. 6 N. railroad, is at
home with his faL.ily for few days.
The ladies of the Methodist church are
having the interior of the church and
the benches painted, which looks very
pretty.
G. M. Martin is making preparations
to build residence on the lot between
the homes of Mrs. j. T. King and l. S.
Pitts.
One of tho loveliest and most enjoyable
events Of the season was picnic given
by the young ladies of the town compli-
mentary to the young gentlemen on the
evening of June 81. The ladies had en-
gagged two-horse wagon and gave the
"bachelors'' delightful ride to the
bridge between the school house and
cotton mill, where the evening meal was
served. At about o'clock the baskets
were opened and most sumptuous bill
Of fare was enjoyed by all and there was
an abundance of good things left. 1t
will long be remembered by every one of
the bachelors in the party. The head
lines of the paper extending the invita-
tions to the picnic we're unique. thread
in part as follows: "The following old
maids will call for the old bachelors to-
morrow afternoon, June II, at 7.3O.
Don't be alarmed; we are not on matri-
mony bent, but out for jolly, good
time" Of course none of the old bache
lors were inclined to write "regret."
After supper the crowd spent while
PLEASANTLY, IN the home of o. X. Brea-
zeale. In the party were Misses Clara
Harris, Lila Ford, Bessie Crawford, Iona
Vaughan, Robbie Carter, Eva Reeder,
Ada Marett, Mayette Brown, Belle Jones,
Minnie Traylor, Rubie Vaughan, Louise
Breazeale, Dora Haley, Hattie Brown,
Odell Dunbar, Mary Messer, May
Hutchison, Lille Harrison, Lila Reeder,
Rosa Mcdonald; Furman Simpson,
Thornton Moore, George Bagwell, Burt
Mitchell, Hated Carter, William Harri-
son, Clinton Marott, George Mcdonald,
Will Hull, J. M. Benson, G. Fl. Stone
cypher, NJ. L. Sewell, Frank Sheldon,
Rufus Brown, Will Mitchell, D. &. Shell
don, G. @. Moore, A. NJ. Norris, a. B.
Stewart, G. G. Trice, James Mcdonald,
Alden Dickson aud A. NJ. Alexander;
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Smith.
Rev. George T. Harmon, Sr., of Will
liamston, is expected in Westminster the
latter part of the week and will preach
in the Presbyterian church at IL q. M,
next Sabbath, June 80. Rev. John r.
Moore, pastor of the Baptist church, will
preach in the same church at night.
Rev. A. Lichtenstein, the converted
Jew, OF st. Louis, No., conducted two
interesting services in the Baptist church
last week.
Mesdames G. r. Davis and s. P. San
ders returned Saturday from a visit to