Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
NOTES FROM coNNERoss.
Death of w. B. Dilworth Regretted.
Items OF Local Interest.

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! Conneross, April Special:
The news of the death of w. b. Dill
worth, Sr, which occurred at his
home at Conneross on April s, at 10
O'Clock, brought dark cloud Of sor-
row over the entire community The
immediate cause of his death was
Bright's disease. When death sum-
moned him Monday there was taken
from his relatives and friends a good
man, Christian gentleman-Ga man
who led a clean life and who in all
things was conscientious, straight
forward and honest. He was a plain
man, true to every trust, God-fear-
ing and God-loving. He will be sore
ly missed, not only at Conneross, but
In the surrounding community He
had genial disposition and a kind
word for all. The sadness of his
death was very hard to bear but the
Almighty knoweth what is best for
us all, and the soul of Mr.. Dilworth
was needed more in the kingdom
above than on this earth. He had
been i'll for some time, but his con-
dition had grown worse during the
past few weeks, and all that kind
friends and loving hands could do
could not prolong his stay on earth.
FOR 1t was Gods appointed time to
call him to place prepared for him
Ia house not built with hands, eter-
nal In the heavens. Mr.. Dilworth
was man Of noble, honest princi-
pies. He possessed q kind, loving
and deeply sympathetic nature, and
| 1t was ever his delight to visit the
sick and alleviate their sufferings and
to care for the poor around him. He
was born August 10, 1898, in Green
vile county. About AZ years ago
he was happily married to Miss
Mary watkins, daughter Of William
watkins, who resides near Green-
vile. He with his family moved to
this community in 1891. He was
seventy years Of age. Besides his
wife and nine children he leaves over
twenty grandchildren to mourn his
DEATH, all of whom were present at
the burial except w. B. Dilworth and
family, OF Oklahoma. Mr. Dilworth
was consistent member of the Con-
neross Baptist church. He volun-
teered In the War Between the
States and served actively in Wake
field's Cavalry. He was a brave SOL
dler. Rev. j. III. Ayers, of Mount
Airy, Ga, conducted appropriate flu
neral services at the residence, after
| winch the remains were Inferred in
the Conneross cemetery on Tuesday
at $50 p. M, In the presence of a
large concourse OF sorrowing rela-
! tlVeS and friends. To the bereayed
family and other relatives we extend
our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
The floral tributes were many and
beautiful.
Miss Lucy Patterson has returned
home, after an extended visit to rel
atives and friends at Ninety-Six.
Miss Patterson has many friends
here who are glad to see her again.
Mrs. Lilah Mitchell, OF Westmin-
ster, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Abbott, this week.
About twenty-five Of our young
people attended the preaching SER
vices, laymen's meeting and singing
at New Hope yesterday. AL, report
ed very interesting services and
nice time.
B. B. Dilworth, Mr. and Mrs. john
son and MT. Watkins, Of Greenville,
and many other relatives from dist
ance attended the funeral services OF
r. Fl. Dilworth last Tuesday.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hunsinger is spending
several days this week with the
Misses Hunsinger in Walhalla.
w. %. Alexander, Jr., of Anderson.
spent several days last week with
homefolks. Mr.. Alexander has many
friends here who are always glad to
see him.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hunsinger delightfully."-
entertained the children of this com
munlty Saturday afternoon with an
egg hunt. given at her home. After
an enjoyable hunt the eggs were all
found and the little guests were ush-
cred into the dining room, where the
table presented beautiful appear
ance. This was one Of the most en-
joyable events Of the season with the
little folks. There were about forty
present. At a late hour they all de-
parted, with many thanks for the hos
pita'lty OF their gracious hostess.
K. e. r.
Frightful Fate Averted.