Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-30

MATTERS AT SENECA.
Richardson.B Ballenger Wedding An.
nOnnced-First Bale Brings 13c.

nONlced--FirSt Bale Brings 13c.
Seneca, Aug. 28.-Special: Mrs.
II. ]. Gignilliat and daughter, Miss
Lois, are leaving to-day for Fairburn,
Ca, where the latter has accepted a
position in the graded schools. Their
many friends here have enjoyed hay
ing them in Seneca for some weeks,
and their best wishes accompany
them to their new home.
Miss lvor Brown goes to Heath
Springs this week, where she will be
a member Of house party before
beginning her duties as teacher in
the public school, there.
Mrs. E. G. Doyle is entertaining
as house guests this week Miss Vir-
ginia Norris, of Greenville, and Miss
Nan Osborne, Of Anderson.
Miss Flora Munroe leaves Tuesday
for her home in North Carolina, az
ter visit of ten days to Mrs. Luke
Werner
Miss Fannie Dumas is quite sick
at the home Of her aunt, Mrs. II. An
derson. Her mother and father are
with her, and her friends wish for
her an early recovery.
The first bale of cotton brought to
Seneca was grown by elias p. Earle,
OF Beaverdam, and sold here last
Thursday. 1t was bought by G. w.
Gignilliat and brought 13 cents.
Mrs J. +. Clarkson has been con-
nned to her room for some days on
account OF illness. Her friends hone
TO see her out again soon.
quite number of Seneca's young
society set attended Ed. Verner's
party last Friday night at Richland
chaperoned by Dr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Hines.
D. Wyly, who has been working
for the Seneca Hardware Company
Tor some months, has resigned the
position to accept the management
OF similar business at Wagener,
this State.
The interest of a wide circle of
friends is centered about the an
preaching marriage Of G. w, Ballen-
ger and Miss Eleanor Richardson
both OF this place, invitations to
which have been issued. Miss Rich
ardson Is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. NJ. Richardson and is q
young woman of many beautiful
traits OF character. Refined, cul-
tured and highly educated, possess
ing natural charm of manner, she
has been popular member of So
ciety here. Mr.. Ballenger Is a mem
Der OF the seneca Hardware Co., and
Is young man of sterling worth. He
Is also member Of the City Coun-
Gu, and at present acting Mayor.
The 20 ing couple have the best
wishes OF numerous friends, and will
be the recipients Of several social
pre-nuptial affairs.
Mrs. }. N. Herndon will entertain
on Wednesday evening in honor of
the bride-elect, Miss Eleanor Rich
ardson
On Thursday the young men of the
town will entertain at smoker for
G. W. Ballenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Hunter and
Misses Anna and Remer Farmer left
last Friday for visit of several
weeks to New York and Washington.
The family Of T. M. Lowery left
last Friday for their new homo at
Amer1cus, Ga, making the trip in
their touring car. They have many
friends here who wish them success
IN their new home.
The swapping party to have been
held at the home of Mrs. w. p. Reid
next thursday evening has been post
poned until the Tuesday evening fol-
lowing.
Mrs. Manigault and Mrs. T. r.,
Marett are visiting at Henderson
vile.
Mrs. e. C. Werner will leave next
Thursday for visit of several weeks
to Greenville.
The residence Of II. M. Lowery. on
Fair Play street, will be occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Runyon, Mr. Runyon
Delng the new agent at the dcnot
mere. We welcome them as citizens
OF our town.
;. *. Dendy Is spending his vaca-
ton with his family here.
Rev. II. NJ. Stribling, of Texas
hiied the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church here last Sunday morning and
evening. lie has many friends here
VINO were pleased to meet him and
his estimable wife and to hear him
preach again.
Work has begun on the residence
OF W.P. Reid, who bought the vacant
lot on Townville street formerly
owned by the Baptist denomination
This Is a beautiful location. and the
friends of Mr.. Reid and his estima-
Dle iamlly are pleased to know that
IN the building Of home they are
claimed as permanent citizens.
zoe Iodd is spending his vacation
with his homefolks here.
me social function rendered by
MIS- Luxe werner to Miss Flora Mum
roe Ia Tuesday evening was one of
the m It elaborate and thoroughly
charming affairs Of the season. Deco
ratlons, with color motif of white
ana yellow, were beautiful and cf-
fective. Quantities Of golden glow,
golden rod and pot plants were used
and the lights were covered with vel