Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-06-28
UP ON LITTLE RIVER.
Community Saddencd by Several
Dcaths-Drought Broken.

Little River, June 23.-Special:
The continued dry weather was bro
ken yesterday evening by heavy
rain and thunder storm. Little River
at this place was over the bottom
land to great extent. Corn was
washed down considerably and up
land was badly washed in places, but
no serious damage was done so far
as heard Of.
The following persons have died In
this neighborhood since your cor
respondent wrote last:
Rev. d. Littleton, of the Salem
section, passed away as he neared
his 74th mile-post. The cause of his
death was fever, grip and heart trou-
bic. This good old man was univer-
sally liked by everybody. He was a
jealous worker in the Masters cause
and never tired Of warning people to
flee from the wrath to come. He
was always the same wherever You
met him. His chief delight was to
work In the vineyard Of the Lord.
~ ANihoihS ~ClS ldlu W lcSl III the
| Old Salem cemetery, after funeral
services conducted by his pastor,
Rev. Kelley, of Pickens, assisted by
others. His membership had been
| with this church for long time,
ana he was looked upon as one of the
pillars of the church. In his death
! the church has lest one of its strong
est members, the community one of
Its best citizens aid the family
loving husband and affectionate IA
ther. He leaves a vile and large
family Of children, all married, and
host Of relatives and friends to
mourn his death.
Mrs. r. o. Wigington died in the
town of Salem at the home of her
| daughter, Mrs. B. J. Moody, some
| time back, at the advanced age Of
SO years, the infirmities of age be-
ing the cause Of her death The de-
ceased was one of the most consist
ent Christians in this community and
was universally liked by everybody
who knew her. The remains we're
brought back to the old homestead
and buried beside her husband, who
mad preceded her to the grave some
years. Funeral services we're con-
Quoted by Rev. R. A. Hudson in the
presence Of large concourse of sor-
rowing friends. She leaves three
children, j. H. Wigington, of the old
home; Mrs. B. ]. Moody, Of Salem,
and Mrs. James II. Whitmire, of
ToXaway, besides many relatives and
friends, to mourn her death.
A very sad accident occurred in
this section short time back. The
lS-months-old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. N. Galloway climbed up to the
table and got hold of some matches,
eating the heads. The little one was
so badly poisoned that it died from
the effects in 48 hours. The re-
mains were buried at Whitmire af-
ter funeral services by Rev. Rhett r,
Doyle. This was indeed a sad blow
to the community and especially to
the parents, this being their only
child. The bereaved ones have the
sympathy Of many friends in their
time of sorrow.
Miss Bessie Burgess, after spend
ing while visiting relatives in the
lower part of the State, has returned
| home, to the delight of her many
| friends.
Mrs. Mary E. Holden is on an ex-
tended visit in Pickens.
The Sunday school at Smeltzer,
though only six weeks old, has up
wards OF fifty on the roll and a Bible
class that 1T IS interesting to be with.
w. NJ. Perry Is superintendent; r.
Il. Galloway, assistant; NJ. l.. Lusk,
secretary. Come to Sunday school
and bring your Bible and song
books.
W. Fl. Lusk has been doing some
work on the public roads which was
badly needed.
D. n. Alexander had the misfor-
tune to lose valuable horse some
time back.
W. NJ. Perry killed six chicken
hawks last Friday with his new
Aubrey gun.
The Salem Lumber Company has
commenced work in the town of
Salem, where they will do general
| lumber business.
Crops in Georgia.