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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
1
The Aiken Recorder laments Bryan's viability and hints at preferring a Parker-aligned candidate. Illinois and Massachusetts support Bryan, while local items report a $400 shortage prompting Dispensary closure in North Augusta and various civic updates.
Read & Co shows success with a general store stocked with staple goods. They buy large quantities to secure price concessions and rely on printer's ink publicity to build a reliable, accommodating trading place.
The Times and Democrat notes that despite early claims of a GOP wave, the Republican ticket drew less than twenty five percent of the total vote in Louisiana on Wednesday, underperforming expectations.
A local preacher known as Rev O Miller is accused of dishonesty and disruption since arriving last fall. The letter cites a $79.70 repayment settled locally, a second indictment for $25.75, and warns ministers to beware this “wolf in sheep's clothing” per Rev G R Johnson.
Town Gossip argues economy drives change urging electric sad irons and motors in every home. It notes old methods waste time and energy while modern life values speed, prompting a push to press a button for instant heat and function.
South Atlantic results include Macon over Columbia 5 to 4, Savannah beating Jacksonville 2 to 1, and Augusta defeating Charleston 11 to 2. America League games saw Cleveland 11 Detroit 5, Philadelphia 6 Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 4 Chicago 3, and New York 7 Boston 4. National League had Boston 2 New York 3 and Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 5. The standings section discusses factory output cutbacks and regional mill meetings in Greenville and Spartanburg with plans to reduce output by 25 percent to ride out a downturn.
The South Carolina Division U D C offers two scholarships usable Sept 1 1908. One provides free tuition and 350 for Teachers College Columbia University New York for a SC resident 20 or older who can pass the entrance exam and is a lineal descendant of a Confederate veteran with endorsement from a chapter president. The second funds Winthrop College Rock Hill board and tuition 104 for a SC student at least 16 able to enter freshman class pledge four years to complete program show financial need and Confederate veteran lineage with preference to daughters of widows of Confederate soldiers. applicants must be SC UDC chapter members. Applications due by June 15 to Mary B Pappenheim chairman.
Greenville mills in Greenville Anderson and Pickens reject July 1 suspension after Spartanburg meeting. For three months they have cut production 25 percent while continuing to run on reduced time. Officials caution about next steps as discussions continue.
Georgetown County Dispensary Board presents its quarterly report for the ending April 30 1908. The document lists divisions including profits from the District of Georgetown and related municipal and county oversight divisions.
The 155th anniversary oration will be delivered by John P. Thomas Jr of Columbia South Carolina at the Society’s Hall Friday May 1 at noon. The invitation extends to friends of the society Georgetown citizens and Winyah Indigo School District.
To the White Voters of Georgetown and County T S Sessions announces his candidacy for Coroner and pledges to abide the primary result. He vows to discharge duties faithfully if elected.
Man with long experience in general merchandise sales and book keeping seeks employment. Competent in canvassing collecting and bookkeeping entries. 48 years old sober earnest worker. References available. For information apply at this office.
A candidate declares for the 12th circuit Solicitor post pledging to accept the primary result and support nominees. He cites four years in the Confederate States Navy and asks votes with a pledge to serve faithfully, saying he will not mind if flowers are not laid on his grave.
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