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----- J-------o-------The early history of Bethel shows that the first house of worship was a primitive affair. In some sections of upper Carolina bush arbors were used for religious services, and even oampmeetings were in. order. We have, however, moved away from that condition ; but the evidence of these old primitive places of worship still abide with us. The wooden building at 41 Hopewell-Keowee” was oertainly primitive. But the Old Stone Church, which took its place, is more than a century old, the centennial of that church having been celebrated some years ago. John Husk, a loyal Irishman, built the Old Stone Church. Ho is buried at Bethel. One of his sons, Thos. J. Husk, rose up to bless him ! In the struggle between Texas and Mexico the son greatly distinguished himself in the field. After the annexation of Texas Gen. Husk was elected to the United States Senate. After his success he returned to South Carolina and secured for his wife Miss May Cleveland, a niece of Col. Benjamin Cleveland. He died at middle airo.
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Keowee Courier
Walhalla, South Carolina, US
Wed, Aug 30, 1905
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