Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-10-13

THE NEWS FROM BOUNTY LAND.
SeNenty-SecOnd Anniversary of Mrs.
Martha Hall-Personal Items.

Bounty Land, Oct. 11.--Special:
shower last night dampened a good
deal of fodder and hay. ....
Miss Sallie Davis is on an extended
visit to her sister, Mrs. J. b. Shank
lin, in Anderson
ID. A. Perritt, who Is engaged In
business at Iva, visited his family
from Saturday night until this morn
ing.
Rev. w. w. Abbott preached an in
teresting sermon at Bounty Land
school house yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Amanda Rutledge, OF Wal
halla, was recent guest at the home
Of Jasper Doyle.
Mrs. Dr.. j. r. Heller and children
spent a few days last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Smith.
Miss Carrie Smith made a brief
visit to friends in Anderson few
days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wright are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a girl.
Miss Ethel Bruce has been the
charming guest Of Miss Myra Bal
lenger for the past week.
Mrs. Mary Fennell has returned
from visit to relatives in Anderson.
The Interdenominational Sunday
School Convention, which was held
at Richland last Thursday, was prof
liable and greatly enjoyed by all.
Besides the transaction of business
number of questions were satisfac-
torily answered, and some interesting
addresses were given. Some disap-
po1ntment was occasioncd by the alb
sence OF Mr.. Grubbs, who was 20
take charge Of the music, and also
q nf Dth
take part in the program. Dinner
was delicious and abundant.
Mrs. j. l.. Smith is visiting in An
derson.
One of the most interesting and
enjoyable festivities OF the season,
and one In which your correspondent
was happy participant, was the cell
ebration OF the 72d anniversary of
the birth Of Mrs. Martha Hall,
widow Of the late Thomas III. Hall,
OF this section. The occasion was a
reunion Of the relatives, together
with few friends OF the family.
The hall and verandas of this modest
little home were gorgeous in decora-
tions Of ferns, geraniums and other
pot plants, which seemed to grow
almost In wild profusion around the
premises, while the reception room,
with its vases Of cut flowers artisti-
cally arranged on tables with hand
made centerpieces and scarfs, showed
an exquisite blending of nature and
art. ADoL O'Clock the guests
i6 in mum were invited to AS
semble under the shade trees at the
rear OF the house, where table
about 40 feet long, bountifully laden
with everything which the most fas-
tlulOnS pnirncp rnn1I 1nn,opI -
ed them, and as the tables burden
grew lighter its unutterable groans
were transmitted in audible tones to
those who shared its sumptuous deli
cacies. Before the crowd dispersed
Miss Ida Jones presented a register
TO each guest and their autographs
were secured. Following are the
names OF those present: Mrs. Martha
Hall and daughters, Misses Ida and
Alice, Mrs. Eugenia Hall Price and
children, Clayton, Pauline and Ula,
OF Anderson; Mr.. md Mrs. r.. N.
Hall and children, CASTOR, Marie and
Annie; Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Kay and
daughter, Miss Annie; Miss Ida
Jones, Mrs. Annie ChesweIl and lit
tie daughter, Mary, of Westminster;
w. f. Hughs and Miss Ruth Walker,
Walhalla; Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Hall
| and children, Martha, Clarence, Mary
| and Tommie, and S. p. Jenkins, of
near Westminster; w. A. and S. p.
Barron, Miss Bette Barron, w. F..
Miller, Mrs. Eliza Hall and daught-
ers. Misses Anna, Lucy. Ada, May
and Minnie; John Hall, Paul Morris,
| Miss Myrtle Morris, Mrs. Mary Big
gerstaff and daughter, Miss Blanche;
Miss Annie Stone and little brother.
Carl. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McMahan,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Doyle and little
daughter, Ida Beth. Many others
were expected who were unavoidabIy
detained. After dinner conversation
and music on graphophone were
| enjoyed, and then the hour for de-
parturc came, when many were the
expressions of good wishes and
hopes for the return of many ano-
| ther happy birthday to this most am
liable lady.