Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-09-23
SENECA NEWS ITEMS.
Electric Lights Now Assured--Mat.
ters' of Local Interest.

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Seneca, Sept. 22.-Special: The
public will remember that some
months ago bonds were issued & by
Seneca for the purpose of installing
an electric plant and water works,
The bonds were sold last week, and
now all Seneca Is rejoicing over the
fact that lights for the town are
certainty. The water question will
be taken up later.
Sparks Shows drew large crowd
to Seneca yesterday. The show was
good one and delighted the large
audiences at two performances. 1t
was funny to witness the curious and
many devices resorted to in hunting
excuses to go. The question of "tak-
ing the children" is too old and re-
spectacle to deserve mention here.
The newest thing is that so long as 1t
don't cost anything it's no harm. It's
just "a pity for these shows to take
so much money out Of the country"
That veteran circus lover, James
Seaborn, was at his post yesterday.
We admire the open spirit which
takes him--he likes the show, he
goes, and he don't care who knows
it!
At a meeting of the Floral Com
u
Thursday general prospect Of the
work in hand was taken, and a keen
interest was manifested in the COM
ing flower show. Committees were
appointed for the various depart
ments, and everything points to a
successful show. Mothers must not
lose sight of the fact that the baby
show is one OF the chief attractions.
Capt. H. Il. Alexander is using
the paint brush to wonderful advant-
age on his residence on Peachtree.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Byrd and Mrs. Mary McGee
will regret to know that the latter is
quite unwell at their home here.
Mrs. John K. Livingston is in Sen
eca for few days before returning
to Cordele, Ga. ,"'
Ruskin Anderson has added full
line of millinery to his large depart
ment store. His milliner, Mrs. B.
l.. Mason, has arrived, and we be-
speak for this popular firm a liberal
share of the winters hat trade. 81,
Mrs. M. w, Coleman's friends were
pleased to see her in Seneca the past
week.
Marshall Jordan Is located in SEN
eca for a few months, which is pleas
ant news to his many friends here.
Miss Norma Gignilliat leaves this
week for Columbia, where she will
resume her studies in the College for
Women. NESS"
Rev. Mr. Hubbard, the newly ap-
pointed rector of the Episcopal
church, preached his first sermon at
this place last Sunday evening to a
full congregation. He made good
impression, and a hearty welcome
was extended him by the other de-
nominations. There was no preach
ing in the Presbyterian church on
this account. rt.N#
Mrs. L. r. VanDiviere and daugh-
ter, Miss Margie spent last Saturday
night In Seneca, Mrs. VanDiviere re-
naming over Sunday with Mrs. G. v.
McCarey. Miss Margie left on the
Southern for Hollins, Va.
r. p. Cochran and family have
moved In to Seneca and are occupy
ing their residence In East End.
1t will be pleasant news to many
relatives and friends of Mrs. John S.
Werner, of Columbia, to learn that
she will visit in this county during
the present week. She will be ac-
companied by her daughter, Miss
Lucy Werner.
Major VIM. J. Stribling and VIII
liam, Jr., and Geo. l.. Wilson, of Wal
halla, were among the visitors to SEN
eca yesterday. 49,.
Mrs. ]. c.. Carey and son, Whitner,
are in Seneca ,"
Miss Edith Morgan will arrive this
afternoon to take charge of s. K. e.
]. e. Dendy's millinery department.
Miss Ivor Brown has been elected
teacher of the fifth grade in the pub
lie school here.
Miss Irene Wilkie has arrived and
has charge of j. Fl. Adams millinery
department.
Col. and Mrs. r. e. Mason, of
Charlotte, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Lunney and are attending the
association at Fair Play. M. v. S.