Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-01-06
SENECA NEWS ITEMS.
Were Ready for Safe-Blowers--No
Water or Lights Yet-Locals.

Seneca. Jan. Especial: Alas:
Seneca's prospects for lights and wa
ter gradually diminish and beauti-
fully grow less" At meeting last
night of the citizens, by request Of
the Water and Light Commission,
this mooted question was again dis
cussed, but without any signs of pro-
gress. The commission reported the
bonds sold and money on hand, but
that nothing further had been done.
The cart before the horse! The
commission received some pretty
lavish criticisms at the hands of the
meeting. There have been two plans
one to buy the power from the
Courtenay Manufacturing Company
and the other to build one in the
town. AS stated above, nothing de-
finite was done at the meeting last
night, and the question still rests
with the commission.
A few days ago Seneca's munich
pal authorities were advised that a
gang of safe-blowers were making
for Seneca and 1t was thought ad-
visable to use the precaution to put
on extra police force. During the
afternoon of the same day a suspi-
Gious character was arrested, but
was later released. The man acted
peculiarly, Ind 1t is thought that he
is possibly demented. He Is now
employed as a weaver In the Seneca
Cotton Mill. Nothing further has
been heard of the safe-blowers
There is decided calm in the
business and social circles. Mer-
chants are taking stock-those who
did not take advantage of Christmas
week for that purpose-and busi-
ness changes are rumored for this
New Year.
The continued warm weather Is
bringing out vegetation at an alarm
Ing rate. Some strawberry beds in
Seneca are fruited, aud vegetables
planted In the fall for early spring
use are maturing. 1t is said that
robins are singing in Chicc5o.
Miss Julia Tew, of Anderson, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM. Wit
sell.
The school boys and girls have
returned to their respective places of
learning.
James Beecham, who has been
visiting in the family Of J. N. Hern-
don, has returned 10 his home in
Greenville.
Miss Maude Hamond is the at
tractive young guest in this family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Neill and
daughter, Miss Alice, are at home
again from Washington, where they
spent Christmas. They had the bad
luck to be in railroad wreck, but
the good fortune to come through
uninjured.
Hon. j. S. Werner, of Columbia,
spent few days last week in Seneca.
Miss Edith Morgan, who is popu-
larly known here as the mlliner Of
S. x. & J. Il. Dendy, returned to her
home in Atlanta last week.
The frienls of Mrs. Il. T.. Dickson
and her estimable family will regret
to learn that they are leaving Sen
cca. Mr.. Dickson, having moved
upon farm near Columbia, is claim
ing his family, who have been located
here during Mr.. Dickson's long term
OF office in the city Of Columbia. We
wish them the very best prosperity
in their new home.
On next Sunday evening at the
vices will be held. There will be no
preaching in the Presbyterian church
in the morning, as the pastor will be
in Pendleton, where he will preside
over the installation Of the new pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Atkins.
Wilton Earle has returned to his
studies at the College of Pharmacy
in Atlanta.
Seneca is to have a skating rink,
and Is already fostering a dancing
school. More fun for the youth, but
trouble for ye mothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. NJ. Lowery are vis-
iting at Russell's.
A delightful occasion of the past
week was the card party given by
the Misses Gignilliat. The handsome
home was attractive with Christmas
decorations, the reception hall, par
lor and dining room being used en-
suite, and the large and attractive
apartments proved a most charming
setting for the handsomely gowned
guests. Seven tables were used and