Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-08-09
For buggies, wagons and har-
ness see w. M. Brown, Walhalla.
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Miss Dora Pitchford returned to
Atlanta last week, after having spent
two weeks here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. s. N. Pitchford, on Faculty
Hill.
DIR. b. S. Lucas, of Laurens, is
visiting at the home Of his son, Il. r.
Lucas, in Walhalla. The Doctor has
numerous friends here who are al
ways delighted to note his presence
in Walhalla.
MIR. and Mrs. T. Walter Thomp-
son and three children, of Hamlet,
N. c., are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. e. l.. Herndon. They have
many friends here who are warmly
welcoming them back to Walhalla.
-Wanted-All the good white
oak, post oak and chestnut oak cross
ties 7x9-8A feet long. VIII pay 35c.
cash or 40c. trade at cash prices for
goods. Carter & Co., Walhalla. tt
Earle Beard has discontinued
his business of operating pressing
club and has entered the insurance
field, having accepted the local
agency for the Southern States In
surance Co., Of Atlanta. He has
sold his pressing club outfit to Geo.
c. Ford, who will continue the busi-
ness at the same stand, on Catherine
street, opposite the Walhalla Hotel.
The faculty for the Walhalla
High School has not as yet been COM
pleted, there being two vacancies to
fill. The corps of teachers for the
coming session, however, will contain
the following names: Prof. H. w.
Gasque, principal; Miss Kate J.
Steck, Mrs. A. P. Crisp, Miss Alice
Strong and Prof. w. r. Smith. The
primary department remains to be
provided with two teachers.
A very enjoyable meeting of the
"PriScillas' was held with Miss
Burda Long on Friday, August 9Th.
After some time was spent in needle
work and in conversation concerning
the club, delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess. This was
the last meeting at which Miss Long
will be present, and it is with regret
that the members give her up. The
next regular meeting will be held
with Miss May Fant.
Just received, on August 1st,
another car Of High Point buggies.
Now that crops are laid-by you can
enjoy life by buying High Point
buggy. 'If you ride, ride right"
Our guarantee goes with each ve-
hicle. "They must be right" w. NJ.
Brown, Walhalla. S. c. 81
Hon. J. e. Bosgs. Of Pickens,
was among the visitors to Walhalla
Monday last, and was circulating
among his numerous friends here
Mr.. Boggs informed us that he, in
company with a number Of Pickens
citizens, will establish in the near
f,,k g
Pickens," and that this newcomer in
ner on merit. He and his associates
contemplate an establishment first
| class in every respect.
w. B. Lewis, Of Atlanta, died at
| his home in that city on Tuesday
evening of last week at $50 O'Clock,
after an illness Of some length. Mr..
Lewis suffered stroke of paralysis
some time ago, from the effects of
which he never fully recovered, and
a second stroke about two weeks ago
resulted in his death. He was known
| to number Of people in and around
| Walhalla, where he had visited on a
number Of occasions. He married
Miss Rosa Pitchford, sister of c..
w. and S. n. Pitchford. Of Walhalla.
who survives him. Mr.. Lewis was a
locomotive engineer and had been a
valued employee Of the Southern
Railway since 1885. Mr.. Lewis was
prominent in secret order circles, be-
ing 32d degree Mason, an officer of
the brotherhood Of Locomotive ,In-
ginccrs, and prominent member Of
the Woodmen OF the World. FuIe-
raj services were conducted last
Thursday morning in Atlanta, SER
vices at the grave being in charge Of
the Masons and Engineers. S. n.
Pitchford, of Walhall;., attended the
funeral services. There are many
VINO will join with us in extending to
the bereaved ones sincere sympathy.
For best grades cement and
roofing call on w. NJ. Brown, Wal
halla.
Last Friday afternoon the men,
bers OF the Paul Haync Circle and
lew visitors were entertained at the
nome or Mrs. j. A. Steck. Miss Annie
Reid assisted Mrs. Steck in receiving
and entertaining the guests. The
parlor was decorated in beautiful cut
flowers. and in the hall refreshing
fruit punch was served. The pro-
gram was as follows: Roll call, "Mu-
Sical Celebrities Of Vienna" reading,
me Music Of Austria Hungary, :"
Mrs. llctrick; "Short Sketck OF Jo-
seffy, Miss Strong; current musical
events. AT the close Of the program
an historic contest was eniovcd
quite number tied for the honors
ana drew for the prize, which was
won by Miss Ruth Walker. The first
priZc was beautiful pottcd pink
Eeranium In the draw for the sec
ohd prize Miss Annie Reid drew the
shortest straw and received a book
eh,i'icd Anne Bond,' by Harbin.
''ellcloha zee cream and cake were
served at the close Of the contest.
!, nose present were: Mcsdamcs G.
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