Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-06-12
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ages 1t has been the custom in some
way to record the daring deeds of
the warrior, the eloquent words OF
tho orator, the great achievements
of the statesman, the wonderful in
ventions Of genius, the success and
improvements in agriculture of the
extensive farmer, the useful discoy-
cries OF the surgeon and physician,
the forensic appeals of the Drilliant
lawyer, the saving influence Of the
minister Of the gospel the world
wide struggles and tr,umphs Of the
Christian missionary and others
whose deeds are deemed worthy Of
pcrpetuatiOn; and the love, purity
and devotion Of good and noble wo-
men have always been sung by the
poet and extollcd BY the historian.
While all this is eminently pro-
per, am Of the opinion that too lit
tie is said of those in the humber
walks Of life, who, with small means
and under adverse circumstances,
have accomplished much, won sue
cess and deserve to be held up as ex-
amples to the living as well as to
future generations. Among others,
have In mind John L. Dyar, Of this
county, who 58 years ago was born
near Hartwell, Ga, of humble and
respectable parents. He came to
South Carolina in 1871,
BY reason OF our Civil War, the
impoverished condition Of the coun-
try and the want Of public schools,
he enjoyed no opportunities for ed
ucation, but by his own efforts at
home and contact with business men
he acquired sufficient learning to
transact the ordinary business of life.
Ills early days were spent on the
farm betwce" the plow handles, and
with ;he hoe, axe and shovel in his
hands. toiling along with his younger
h"C theirs for the support Of his aged
parents and large family. He be-
gan life for himself OH rented land
in 1881, doing his own plowing, and
for time purchased supplies at
time prices to run his little farm
slowly at first, step by step, success
crowned his efforts. and he became
the owner Of good pair Of mules,
aid by hard work, economy. promp,
paym> ut of his debts, good habits
ana fair dealing, he soon accumu-
lated sufficient means to purchase a
home OF his own. with small farm,
which he has greatly illpTn :ed, be
sides adding many fertile acres. Two
or his sons, Julius and Samuel. both
good and industrious farmers, aid in
the cultivation Of these lands, be-
sides a number Of tenants, who make
good crops and save money under
the direction OF MIR. Dyar. He uses
on his farm eleven good mules, and
every normal year makes from rs to
100 bales Of cotton and 1000 bush
els OF corn, with wheat, oats, rye,
peas, fodder. forage. sorghum, po-
tatoes. beans and melons sufficient
for his own use and much for the
jlarket. He raises fine hogs and
cattle and always has on hand seve-
raj fine milk cows.
The little honey bee-fit emblem
of industry-hums amid the NELL
huous flowers which surround his
beautiful home, and he always has
an abundance Of delicious honey for
table use and for his neighbors. He
Is prominent In church and Sunday
school work, takes deep interest in
public affairs and whatever tends to
promote the welfare Of his commu-
nifty. county and State.
He is patriotic to the core, as
shown by his liberal investment in
Liberty Bonds, aid to Red Cross, etc.
He takes everything easy, is always |
cheerful. and If freshet, drouth or
other misfortune overtakes his crops |
says it is all for the best and re-
doubles his energy to retrieve any
loss he may have sustained. Tie is |
kind to his neighbors, charitable to |
the poor and takes much interest in |
the affairs OF his tenants, and has !
the reputation Of being an honest, |
upright and accommodating land |
lord.
1t Is interesting to hear him, in |
his modest way, tell Of the struggles |
Of his early life, his gradual success |
over what appeared to be obstacles |
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splendid condition and superior |