Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-03-18
SENECA sENNEECA NEWS ITEMS.
New School building Assured Town
Election Near at Hand.

with the new school building assur-
ed, and the near approach of the
town election, there's plenty doing.
On Thursday night, instead of Fri
deyy sc SeTetoTore announced, the
nominating convention for town off
GERS VIII be held at the opera house.
The two avowed candidates, DR.. w.
f. Austin and the Incumbent, j. 10.
Sitton, are both popular men, and
the race will be close one,
the election on last Saturday for
the purpose of determining whether
this school district should issue bonds
for building new school house, re-
suited in practically a landslide i'm
favor of the bonds This is the best
news Seneca has had for distribu-
ton In long time, in fact there isn't
a question of more vital interest to
her citizens than this one, the lights
and water question not excepted. So
1t is needless to say that there was
some rejoicing in our borders when
the,tre of the election was known.
me personal efforts ofGcur Superin-
tendent, Prof. ID. r. Nicholson, were
a distinguishing and gratifying fea-
ture of Saturdays election, and it is
largely due to this fact that Seneca
IS to-day assured of school building
that will be an ornament to the town
and one that will be in keeping with
The progress of the place.
The meeting of the civic associa-
tion last Friday night at the home of
the President, G. w. Gignilliat, was
mot as fully attended as the officers
had desired. Still those present were
enthusiastic over the outlook, and
plans were determined upon, which 1t
is thought, will make this year the
banner year in the associations his
tory. Among other important mat
ters discussed was the revival of the
flower show. 1t was decided to have
the show at the usual time next fall,
and the secretary was ordered 20 Sc
cure premium list and have the same
published as early as possible. Ano-
ther question which it is thought will
create lively and healthy interest
In civics was that of Offering prizes
for the present year, the details of
which will be determined upon at, the
meeting of the executive committee
next Friday evening. 1t was suggest
ed, too, that Ithe committee petition
the city council to offer prize which
will likewise be discussed at the COM
mittee meeting. Just here 1t might
be well to say that in case there be
a council which Is not aesthetic
Ohou6h " OnSt piILS lOI IllS li1OSI
attractive premises, 1t might be in
duced to consider it from a sanitary
standpoint. There can be no doubt
that such an incentive would prompt
many to improve their surroundings,
and would result in attractive adver-
tisement Of the town. The officers
elected for the present year are:
President, G. w. Gignilliat; vice pre-
sident, Mrs. e. A. Hines; secretary,
Mrs. Il. e. Stribling; treasurer, Mrs.
w. j. Lunney.
On next Friday afternoon, at the
residence of Mrs. ~. A. Hines, the
executive committee of the civic as
ISOLATION will meet. and it Is earn
estly desired, and the members are
urged to be present Business of the
greatest Importance Is to be brought
up and the members of the commit
tee will bear the date in mind and
endeavor to be present.
The large congregations at the
Presbyterian church last Sabbath
were richly rewarded in two able
sermons by the visiting minister, DR..
Adams, of Clinton College. The pas
| tor of the church was absent and the
presence of the distinguished divine
was greatly enjoyed by the members
of the congregation.
Rev. j. e. Andrews delivered his
last sermon at the Episcopal church
last Sunday evening, as he returns
soon to the seminary.
A strawride last evening was a
pleasant, IL a little unreasonable, in
novation for the society set.
The marriage last Sabbath after
noon of Wood Whitmire and Miss
Anna Harbin, both Of this place,
hi Il tn Tn1I H. 4.
yoked the congratulations and best
wishes Of many friends here. The
| young couple Is at present at their
boarding house Up. III. Isbell's) where
they are receiving their friends.
Mrs. o. +. Bacon was hostess to
the Once-a-Week Club last Thursday
Ilafternoon, and after the business pro-
gram, dispensed delightful refresh
ments. Pineapple cream, served in
| dainty chrysanthemum Ice cups, with
rosettes and marshmallow cake were
served, the club colors, yellow and
white, being used in the preparation
of the delicious dainties.
Master Ted Dickson was the host
last Friday evening to large num-
ber OF his friends at a pound party.
Everything that could possibly appeal
to the taste OF the young folks was
found In the bundles, and these, with
jolly games, constituted the bright
program of the evenings entertain-
ment.
Sam d. Cherry, Seneca's new gro
Ger, had his opening, as advertised,
last Saturday. Mr.. Cherry's stock,
for completeness, variety and taste In
arrangement. would do credit to a
city store, and the mouth Is fairly
made to water at seeing the dainties
which he displayed. We wish for the
new firm marked success. and be-