Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-05-04
CONNEROSS AND VICINITY.
Community Is Saddcncd by tho Death
Of Two Esteemed Ladies',

gentle spirit Of Mrs. J. p. Hopkins
departed to dwell with Him for
whom she had labored so long. This
death will cause each OF us to say,
how sad. and to wonder why she was
taken from her dear children, who
were called on only a few months ago
to give up their loving father; but
God Is omnipotent, all-wise and su-
preme, and always does best In his
dispensation Of providence.
Mrs. Hopkins was the daughter Of
the late Claiborne Patterson, her
maiden name being Miss Elizabeth
Patterson. She was born in 1897,
near Adams's Crossing, and in 1865
was happily married to John Pres
ton Hopkins. She was 73 years of
age. Her death was due to a com
pltcation Of diseases from which she
had suffered some time. She re-
Gently became worse, and 1t was re-
allied that the end was near at
hand. About forty years ago she
joined the Baptist church at Hope
we'll, where she was a consistent
member until God called her. She
was an affectionate mother, a loving
sister, and as a neighbor she was
kind and obliging. She Is survived
by two brothers, G.. G.. Patterson.
Speeds Creek, and w. f. Patterson,
Martin, Ga. Six children survive
Mesdames Henry Williams, Westmin-
ster, and Lucy Blair Return; Burt
and Albert Hopkins, of Anderson.
and Wayne and Willie Hopkins. OF
Conncross. TO the family and other
relatives we extend coincidence in
| this lo 1lx bnnr Of
Thursday, at 2 p. NJ, in the presence
Of large number Of sorrowlng rel
atives and friends, all that was NOR
tai OF Mrs. Hopkins was committed
to mother earth in the Hopcwell cem-
etery by the side Of her husband, who
preceded her to the grave only five
months. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. 7. NJ. Land. The
sympathy OF many friends is felt for
the loved ones. which was beautifully
typificd by the numerous and beau
tiful floral offerings
Our pastor, Rev. l. +. McDavid,
has postponed his visit to North Car
olina and will fiji his appointments
here as usual. He will leave to-day
for weeks visit to his parents near
Pclzer, returning Saturday. He will
stop at Conncross for a few days. lie
Will administer the ordinance OF bap-
tism at the pool near the church here
sunday at $50 a. m. Everybody has
cordial invitation to attend these
services.
Burt Hopkins left yesterday for
Anderson, where he will resume his
duties after an absence of several
weeks.
S. NJ. Hunnicutt spent the past
weekend at the home of his father.
}. NJ. IIunnicutt, in the New Hope
section.
Mrs. A. l.. Beacham recently re-
turned to her home in Greer, after
pleasant visit to relatives and
friends. Mrs. Beacham is quite an
admirable old lady, and she has made
many warm friends here and renew
ed many old acquaintances during
her visit.
Miss Minnie Vaughn is being en-
tertained by relatives in Georgia this
week.
Ben Mcdonald and wife. of Vest
minister, were welcome visitors at
Conneross the weekend. They were
guests Of the formers father, Jas.
T.. Mcdonald.
The sacrament Of the Lords SUP
per VIII be administered at the Con-
herosS Baptist church next Sunday
morning at the regular services, and
all members of our faith and order
are cordially invited to participate
Little Ethel Hopkins and brother.
Luther, are on an extended visit &C.
relatives in Westminster
Mrs. Salie Alexander was in
Westminster for several davS tho
latter part of last week on account
OF the sickness Of her brother-in-law
\. j. Whitaker Mr.. Whitaker has
hoSt OF friends at Conneross who
deeply deplore his illness and hone
TO hear encouraging news from him
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn, Of this COM
muhlty, spent some time visiting in
west Union recently. They were ac-
companied by their grandson. Robt.
Shaffer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hopkins. OF
Anderson, returned TO their home
saturday after stay Of several DAYS
mere Ihey came on account OF he
illness and death Of the formers
mother. Mrs. j. P. Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Gambrell vis-
tied at the home OF p. L. Alexander
the past Weekend.
}. NJ. Abbott and sister, Mrs. Sal
lie Cox, were among friends in Sen
eca last Tuesday.
Misses MADEIRA and jamie Alexan-
der visited at the home OF their bro
ther, A. NJ. Alexander, in Wcstmin-
Ster. recently.
Mrs. Allie Schroeder and sister. Miss
Ruth Kay. OF Walhalla. spent Sat,Ir-
day very pleasantly at Conncross as
guests OF their grandmother. Mrs.
Mar Dilworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom McAlistcr, Of
Oakway, arrived at Conncross last
f'riI1y They yiSitnl ~ th.>