Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-13
sENECA NEWS ITEMS.
A History OF the Town----LocaIs---E -Ex-
& hibit Now Open.

4 Seneca, Jan. 12.--Special: Oco-
nee's exhibit hall isSnow open regu-
larly to the public, and our farmers
would do well to call and see the ex-
hibits when they are in town. 1t is
true that our people are a little slow
in responding, but It will come, and
IL every farmer who comes to town
will throw some product OF his farm
into his wagon for the hall the en-
tegprise will be wonderfully benefited
and the management greatly encour-
aged, The following arti les are
some OF those already place d In the
hall; A turnip weighing 1887 younds
and measuring 26 by 30 inches, was
brought by Henry McMahan; a
pumpkin, the property of J. j. Abb
bott, weighs 40 " pounds, and mea-
sures 10 by SO inches; Burns Gilli-
son has placed on exhibit seven yari-
eties OF beautiful apples. We make
plea to our farmers In behalf OF the
enterprise and trust that our citizens
will rally to It's support.
S. T. Russell, of Westminster,
spent last Sunday afternoon in Sem
eca.
Mrs. II. e. Dickson and family are
leaving for Columbia, which news
brings sincere regret to their many
friends n Seneca.
Mrs S. X. Dendy, of Walhalla, was
in Seneca to-day.
Union services We're held in the
Baptist church last Sunday, Rev. Mr..
Knox, Of Mayesville, preaching. 1t
was pleasure to the large congrega-
ton to hear Mr.. Knox and TO have
him in our midst.
r. Il. Jaynes, Esq, Of Walhalla,
was in Seneca this afternoon.
Seneca flower gardens are gorgeous
with their borders of violets. They
were never prettier than now, and
the poet who tells us Of the modest
violet would blush to see with what
boldness they push their heads above
mother earth, defying whatever jan
uary or February may hold for them
in the way of hail, sleet or snow.
The roof is going on the new
school house, and in an incredibly
short time Seneca will realize her
dream of years-a handsome, school
building. The old building Is prac-
tically hidden by the new one, and
those of us who had persisted In
"crying over split milk" may take
comfort from the fact that when the
approach to the front Is properly
graded the general effect will be most
pleasing.
Mrs. j. e. Sitton is quite sick with
an attack of grip.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Harper have
announced the arrival of a little girl
at their home, the little lady having
arrived on the Sd instant.
Mazyck p. Smith passed through
Seneca last week on his way to At
lanta, where he has accepted posi-
ton.
Mrs. w. j, Lunney entertained the
Once-a-Week Club delightfully."- at
it's last meeting.
Miss Typhian and Master Tom
Burgess entertained few of their
young friends at charming tea
last Friday evenin Aside from the
pleasure derived from games, and the
delights of the tea table, were the
coins and buttons hidden in the
ture Of the finder. Then, too, ano-
ther delightful feature was the place
cards, each containing an original
verse, planned by the mother of the
young host and hostess, and bearing
descriptions respectively Of the
guests A brighter, happier party
would be hard to find, and all too
soon they were forced to dispense.
Capt. and Mrs. w. 10. Cheswell, of
Westminster, were In Seneca to-day.
Mrs. II. M. McCutchen is visiting
trends and relatives in Clarendon
county. ~
Col. A. w. Thompson, Seneca's
veteran citizen, is planning a most
attractive and comprehensive history
OF Seneca, and when finished 1T will
be credit to the promoter and
possession that will be invaluable to
her citizens. 1t is the purpose of Mr..
Thompson to put the history in at
tractive shape, giving views of points
of interest in the town and the vicin
ity, including business houses, dwell
lings, ETC., each to be accompanied
by accurate descriptions. Naturally
the early history of the town will
prove most interesting, and who Is
better qualified to do this than Sem
eca's pioneer citizen, A. W.. Thomp-
son?
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Simpson VIII
arrive in Seneca soon to become per-
manent citizens of the town. We ex-
tend in advance hearty welcome to
these good people upon their return
to Seneca. M. ". s.
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