Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-10-25
MISS BESSIE WILSON DEAD.
Was Formerly Resident of Seneca-
New Hotel Opened-Peasonals

friends here and elsewhere will be in
terested to know Of the approaching
marriage Of Miss Floride Propst to
Curtis Parker next Wednesday after
noon at her home here Only the
Immediate families will be present,
and the young couple will leave on
train No. 3S. The bride is one Of
Seneca's elect, and the best wishes Of
a large circle Of friends are felt for
her Oh this interesting occasion. The
groom, prominent business man of
Pageland, S. c., Is to be congratulate
ed upon winning so rare a jeyel, Miss
Propst being universally popular in
Seneca
The Masons enjoyed public meet
ing here Thursday night, when a
large number Of visitors was present
An oyster supper was served.
The Camp Fire girls gave q de-
nghtful entertainment at the home of
Mrs. w. p. Nimmons Friday after
noon. An interesting program was
rendered, consisting Of folk songs
and dances. A large number of
friends was invited to enjoy tho af-
fair, at the close Of which a delicious
salad course was served.
Miss Dell Ramsay, Of Anderson,
visited Miss Helen Cary last week.
5. K. Dendy was with his family
over Sunday.
Mrs. r. d. Neill entertained at a
charming affair Friday afternoon,
honoring the fair bride-elect, Miss
Floride Propst.
The Palmetto House was opened
to he public last Monday and has re-
ceived liberal share Of public pat
ronage. The house is attractive, with
new furnishings throughout, with
water, lights and telephone in each
room. Seneca is glad to see this
once popular hostelry opened again,
1t being a decided attraction to that
part Of town.
A basket ball court has been made
IN the opera house, which will prove
popular resort for the young people.
There are many friends in Seneca
VINO regret to learn of the death of
Miss Bessie Wilson, which occurred
at hospital in Charlotte on Septem-
ber 18th. Miss Wilson lived in Sen
eca number Of years and was
greatly beloved by all who knew her,
Her brother, Rev. J. A. Wilson, was
pastor Of the Presbyterian church
here for several years, and another
brother, Rev. Sam Wilson, was pastor
at Westminster. The latter died only
few months ago.
Mrs. O. f. Bacon was hostess to
the Once-a-Week Club last week,
when the 20th birthday of this pop-
ular organization was celebrated. The
hostess gave a short sketch of the
CLUBS history. which was heartily re-
celVed by the members. At the close
OF the meeting beautiful luncheon
was served, the dining room being
used, which was elaborately decorat-
ed with gorgeous dahlias.
a long train Of cars, carrying ex-
hlbits from the State Of Arkansas,
was viewed in Seneca Friday morning
FOR an hour. The exhibition was
WONDERFUL and most attractively dis
played. Prominent citizens. includ-
ing bankers, lawyers and farmers.
with good sprinkling of women, ac-
companied the car.
Miss James, Of GreenvilIe, spent
the weekend here with her sister,
Miss Matte James, the latter being
one Of our efficient teachers in the
high school.
Miss Ivor Brown was another
weekend visitor here, coming over
from Gaffney. in which place she is
teaching in the graded school.
On Friday afternoon, beginning at
3 O'Clock, the Sunday school class of
Mrs. II. l.. Stribling will give Hal
lowe'en entertainment in the hall
over Patterson's store. Everything
will partake Of the spirit Of the
season, and "The goblins will git you
sure, if you don't watch out" Only
penny will be charged those under
twelve years. and five cents for 9TH
ers. Don't forget the date-Friday
afternoon from S o'clock on.
DR.. T. NJ. Galphin entertained at
dinner Thursday last large number
OF the preachers Of Beaverdam Asso-
citation. The meeting was largely of
social nature and was greatly en-
joyed by the visiting ministers.
Miss Kittie Sligh's friends are ac-
cordfng her a hearty welcome upon
her return to Seneca last week, when
she resumed her duties in the school.