Invitations and notices local society and events
Invitations received for the marriage of Thomas Harrel of Savannah to Lillian Alexander of Savannah, with Harrel a nephew of Mrs. H. T. McDonald. Jessie Ford at home for Easter. Mrs. Hugh G. Taylor Jr. home after visit to McClellanville. W F Clayton announces candidacy for Solicitor of the 12th Circuit, a Confederate veteran and Florence bar member. Rev. Cahall returns and will preach, Rev. Kelly from Greenwood visiting. Electric theatre bill praised as best yet, play The Police Man's Run. Piano sale at cost, Florence Book and Music Co. Tag Day announced for Saturday 25th. Economic musings on efficiency and electric devices at Georgetown Electric Co. Fine native beef at 602 Front Street in Washington. Frank Gould in New York stories about wealth and separation.
Confederate veteran seeks Solicitor seat for 12th circuit
Candidate announces bid for Solicitor in the 12th circuit and pledges to accept the primary outcome. He notes four years in the Confederate States Navy and requests votes, asserting faithful service and loyalty to the Bonnie Blue flag. He humorously adds he will not be upset if flowers are not placed on his grave.
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Confederate States Navy
Angle faces federal fraud charges over distillery taxes
Danville Virginia April 18 T M Angle president of the Dry Fork Distilling Company sits before the federal court charged with extensive frauds against the government. Prosecutors allege he has defrauded the government of between 100000 and 150400 in taxes over several years, with twenty others including four government storekeepers and gaugers named in the case.
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Daily Item
Danville
T. M. Angle
Dry Fork Distilling Company
Angle
The Last of the Bachelors Poem
A poem titled The Last of the Bachelors laments a bachelor left alone as friends marry. The speaker addresses death as a suitor urging companionship before all joy leaves him, fearing lifelong singleness and a waiting list of married friends.
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Fran
San Diego Honors Naval Fleet Before Departure
San Diego paid honors to officers and men of the battleship fleet with ceremonies yesterday. At six o clock this evening the squadron will sail, and plans are under way to erect a city park monument to commemorate the fleet visit.
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San Diego
Cal
Fire Rips Alvion Township Main Street in Erie Pa
A blaze in Alvion Pa threatens partial destruction of one side of the main street. The town, of about fourteen thousand residents, lacks water supply. The Erie fire department dispatched on a special train to battle the flames.
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Erie
Alvion
Erie Fire Department
Burglars Blow Safe Open at Parkersburg Depot
Special to the Daily Item Lancaster reports burglars forced the Parkersburg Depot safe open and secured about $400. The theft occurred April 18 with investigators seeking clues. Local authorities urged anyone with information to contact them.
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Daily Item
Lancaster
Parkersburg
For Sale Lot Near New School Building
Property listing describes one 50 by 190 foot lot in an excellent locality near a new school building. Terms and price are stated as reasonable and inquiries are to be made at the office.
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Newtown
Bishop Walters Attacks President Over Brownsville Debate
Reverend Alexander Walters of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in New York denounces President Taft for his role in the Brownsville affair and says Taft is unfit to carry black votes because of suspected collusion with Roosevelt. Groans greet the rebuke as meeting chair Parks reminds the gathering that the session focuses on black education, not politics.
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Alexander Walters
African Mist Episcopal Zion Church
New York City
Brett
Brownsville
Taft
Megro
Roosevelt
Dr. Parks
Annual Inspection of Company F Third Infantry N G S C
Special Order announces the annual inspection for Company F Third Infantry National Guard of South Carolina to be held Tuesday night April 21 1908 at 8 oclock in full olive drab uniform with white gloves and cuffs. An evening dress drill follows at 9 oclock on Monday April 20. Attendance is urged for important instructions and medals drill.
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F.”’ . Third Infantry
N. G
Georgetown
S. C
F.” Third Infantry
Loggins
Week of Prayer Leading to Presbyterian Revival
Week of Prayer from April 20 to 24 at 8 o clock prepares for a revival starting April 26 at the Presbyterian church. Services are at the old Methodist church at High Market and Orange streets. Topics include Hindrances Gal 5 7 Found Wanting Daniel 5 27 Begin at Jerusalem Luke 24 47 My Brother s Keeper Genesis 4 9 and Consecration II Cor 8 5. All are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Old Methodist Church
Highmarket
Orange Streets
Jerusalem
Saloonist James A Hopkins Found at Mars Island Navy Yard
James A Hopkins, once a Springfield saloonist whose five thousand dollar reward was offered after his October disappearance, was located yesterday at Mars Island navy yard in California. He planned to embark on the battleship West Virginia as a marine. Hopkins is alleged heir to a half million dollar English estate. charge against him is desertion of his wife.
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Daily Item
Springfield
Ill
James A. Hopkins
Mars Island Navy Yard
Cal
West Virginia
Hopkins
England
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Thos. Harrel
Savannnah
Lillian Alexander
Mr. Harrel
H. T. McDonald
Miss Jessie Ford
Hugh G. Taylor, Jr
McClellanville
W. F. Clayton
12Th Circuit
Clayton
Florence
W. Ll. R. Cahall
Baptist Church
W. B. Kelly
Greenwood
L. G. Walker
Electric Theatre
Florence Book and Music Co
S. W. Maytard
Imst
Georgetown Electric Co
Washington
Front Street
New York
Frank Gould
Hot Springs
Gould
Fifth Ave
Third Infantry
Week of Prayer
Navy Yard
INE Decker & Sons
Kingsbury
W.D. Morgan
Gable Pinoa
Georgetown, S
Chicago
D. S
John G.russell
Mic
Scriven St
Pate
The
Charlotte Cc
Lloyd of Laundry
Charleston
Lausigny
Carolina Holw Co
Sampson Dunmore
G. J. Dunmore
P.O. Box
Fraser St
B.f.jones & Son
Saeanipg
Front
Orange
Grocery Co
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