Death of S. A. Parker Prominent county coroner
The city mourns the death of S. A. Parker at age 64 after a period of illness. A respected county coroner for years, he died yesterday morning after a chill while tending his horse. He leaves a wife, four sons, and a daughter. The body was taken to Horry County for burial as he rests in faith. He upheld the ideals of charity and human sympathy.
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S. A. Parker
Parker
Horry County
God
Man
Pleasure Resort Rollaway Skating Rink Nears Opening
The new rollaway skating emporium at Front and Cleland streets nears completion. Owner C. J. Sparks says doors should open soon for public use. The hall seats at least 150 couples, with a gallery for brass bands above the front door and a large stage with benches for spectators. The hickory floor and spacious surroundings promise Georgetown one of the state’s best rollaway venues.
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Front
Cleland
C. J. Sparks
Sparks
Georgetown
Hanging and electrocution views clash in state debates
The Charleston News and Courier argues electrocution is premature for South Carolina until the state adopts basic hanging practices. A companion note from the Seneca Farm and Factory Journal agrees, lamenting harsher past punishments and suggesting current tolerance for killing offenders regardless of race.
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Charleston News and Courier
South Carolina
Augusta
Chronicle
News and Courier
Seneca Farm and Factory Journal
Train Kills Fleeing Slayer in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia on April 4 Will Frederick and Frank Dougherty quarrelled at night. Frederick fled and was struck by a railroad train at daybreak, killing him. The coroner held simultaneous inquests. The incident traces back to a 1908 stabbing by Dougherty, claimed as Frederick's revenge.
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Augusta
Will Frederick
Frank Dougherty
Frederic
Frederick
Dougherty
Lost Bracelet With Inside Engraving in Lucie
A gold bracelet with engraving inside reads Lucie March 18 07. Reward offered to finder who returns it to W. W. Taylor Jr. Lost near R By crossing on March 80.
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Lucie
W. W. Taylor, Jr
Schley Honors Cervera After Death Shocks War Memories
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, retired, praised Admiral Cervera after learning of his death. He called Cervera brave and noble, noting his conduct during the Santiago harbor battle and his dignified surrender. Schley framed Spain losing a heroic naval figure in Cervera.
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Washington
Winfield Scott Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Admiral Schley
Spain
Robbers Murder Brakeman in Alabama Freight Car
In Birmingham area early today George Housley a black brakeman was killed instantly when robbers opened fire after entering a freight car just halted at the depot. The conductor sent Housley to investigate and the attackers escaped.
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Birmingham
Ala
George Housley
Bessemer
Housley
Don Kidney Pills Gain Praise From Georgetown Reader
A Georgetown reader reports chronic back and side pain from kidney trouble improving after using Don Kidney Pills. She credits prompt relief after trying Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Iseman Drug Co and urges others to remember the brand. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo handles distribution.
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Tompkins
King St
Georgetown
Dean
Iseman Drug Co
Foster-Milbaro Co
Buffalo
New York
Solesgebts
Cure Catarrh with Rexall Mucu-Tone Guaranteed
An advertorial pitch from The Georgetown Drug Co in Georgetown South Carolina promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone for catarrh. It claims internal blood-borne causes, promises cure or refund, and offers two sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, noting longer treatment for chronic cases.
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Georgetown Drug Co
Georgetown, S. C
Advertisement for Phenix Furniture Co decor services
Do you seek tasteful home decoration and coordinated furnishings. The Phenix Furniture Co offers painting, paper hanging and decorating services with expert suggestions and guaranteed quality to elevate your interior style.
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Phenix Furniture Co
Annual stockholders meeting at People's Bank in April
Notice states the People's Bank stockholders will meet in the Banking rooms on Wednesday April 7 for the election of officers and directors. W Fraser is the cashier.
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the People’s Bank
Penna
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G. A. Parker
Schley
Victor
Consump
Sareeturs
al. W. Fraser
Phenix Durmiture
F. Read & Co
the Money Saving Store
D. Morgan
HH. Kaminski
Joe Hazard
Bank OF Georgetown
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