Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-09-01
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-OHe ol IlS lnOSJ uengntlul al
fairs Of the week was the meeting of
the llayne Circle, with Mrs. Steck, !
on Friday afternoon last. The pro-
gram for the afternoon was unuSu-
ally interesting. Each member an
swcrcd roll call with the name of a
Dutch vessel. Life on Dutch Ca
mails" was read by Mrs. Darby;
"Dutch Wind Mills and Canals by
Mrs. Dendy; "A Trip Through lIol-
land" by Mrs. w. d. Moss. The
club enjoyed having as visitors on
this occasion Mrs. Steck's aunt, Miss
Hay. Of Texas; Mrs. Keith, OF An
derson; Mrs. Adams, Of Rock Hill,
and Miss Strong. At the close of the
business session Il pleasant social
hour was enjoyed. Delightful re-
freshments were served. The club
was invited to meet with Miss Ansel
on September 10th.
On Wednesday of last week Mrs.
Fair Dold entertained most delight
fully three tables Of auction bridge at
the lovely home Of her mother. Mrs.
II. G.. Strother, in West Union. The
| tables were set on the spacious Nc-
randa and number Of interesting
| games were enjoyed. Mrs Jas. II.
| Darby was the fortunate winner of
! first prize, a beautiful Chinese bas-
ket. Mrs. Sloan received sccond, a
! l,., l. \,
! John A. Ansel, having lowest score,
was presented with an attractive
! package Of real China tea The Chi
nese idea was beautifully carried out
in both decorations and prizes, and
in the delicious refreshments which
were served the guests by Mrs. l.. w.
Meakin and her charming daughter,
Miss Fan Esther, At the close OF the
afternoon.
There are many in Oconee who
will learn with regret Of the death of
G. NJ. Morgan, which occurred at his
home at Gate City, Tenn, on We'd
neSday, August IS, after a long pc
riod of illness. Mr.. Morgan was a
native of Oconee, having been born
in the Tamassee section Con Little
River) on the farm which John J.
Rankin now owns. He was 76 years
of age, and was we'll known in Oco-
nee, especially among the Confede-
rate veterans, he having been 4 men,
Der Of Company A, South Carolina
Rifles, with which he served tbrough-
out the war. About 13 years ago he
was seriously injured by being struck
by train, and he never fully recov-
cred his health, the injuries received
resulting in permanent injury to his
spine. In early life he married Miss
Kate Garrison, Of Saluda. s. c., who,
survives him. He is also survived by
two sisters, Mrs. S. f.. Slater, who
lives with her son. J. l.. Slater, near
Walhalla. and Mrs. l.. G. Leahey, of
Chattanooga, Tenn. The Courier
joins with other friends OF he family
in extending to the bereaved ones
sincere sympathy in their sorrow.
The Courier Monday morning
last received the handsomest collec-
ton Of dahliaS that it has been our
pleasure to see anywhere. The col
lection came to us through the good
Offices of Mrs. w. NJ. Brown, of Wal
halla, who, with Mr.. Brown and seve-
raj Of their children. last week at
tended the Zachary reunion at Cash
/, ier's Valley. The flowers came to us
as token of appreciation of slight
favors we have been able 10 extend
to the Zachary Memorial Association,
and they are highly appreciated by
us. Mrs. Brown is a descendant of
: the Zachary family and takes a deep
interest in the annual reunions. John
: r. Zachary, Sr., Of the Cross Roads
sec clon Of Oconee, is the originator
} of tlc reunion and memorial efforts
, thal have proved so beneficial in this
instance. Since the first gathering
, at Cashiers a few years ago seven
2 unmarked graves Of members Of the
, | oi'i |'l'Hhl nanny nave Dctll Ildi N
r ed by the association, while some 20
$ in all have been marked, numerous
- individuals having caught the spirit
I Of the association, taking pride in
r beautifying and marking the last
e resting places OF loved ones whose
s graves had long gone unmarked The
| dahlias presented us were grown b'
e Mrs. Or. IIalsted. who resides at tie
n old mountain home Of Gen. Wadf
G Hampton, spending her entire sum