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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

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Excursion to Winyah Bay by Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia Record pathfinders and citizens enjoyed a voyage down Winyah Bay to the jetties aboard the tug Wm. P. Congdon Capt. A. A. Springs. Horton the Record editor praised the scenery and noted government jetty work while Major H. B. Springs and W. D. Morgan hosted the event with light refreshments.

Chamber of Commerce Record Winyah Bay Wm. P. Congdon A. A. Springs Horton Columbia Record Hampton Roads Bay Virginia H. B. Springs W. D. Morgan

Woman Slays Porter in Gainesville Hotel Incident

Edwin Matthews a colored night porter was stabbed in the throat by Mamie Lawson after he entered her room through a window. Lawson from Jefferson Ga had been assigned a room and later defended herself with a knife when he approached. Matthews was jailed then moved to Atlanta for safety amid tense reactions.

Gainesville Edwin Matthews Mamie Lawson

Dispensary Closure Saves 450 for Needy in 5 Days

Calculation shows 300 habitual drinkers at 1.50 weekly would have spent 450 this week. funds redirected to those in need. Also an advertisement: FOR RENT My store on Front street. Apply to Josepp Schenk 7-138.

Front Street Josepp Schenk

Social clubs and prohibition in South Carolina

Columbia report notes since January twenty five clubs have been chartered by the secretary of state. The piece argues these clubs enable liquor access despite a dry appearance, with Columbia and Charleston cited as open hubs. It cites past official comments urging charter controls and quotes the 1905 secretary of state report. The article reviews the statute permitting corporations for religious and charitable groups and hints at regulatory shortcomings.

South Carolina Columbia Charleston J. T. Gantt Sam General Assembly

Possum Takes Overnight Postoffice Guest Role

A possum wandered into the postoffice around 9 o clock last night and refused to leave, spending the night behind a box. The wild visitor was arrested for forcing entry and may be held until President Taft's November visit, seen as a shadow of the big event.

Furman Tisdale Possum Taft

Capers Resigns as Internal Revenue Commissioner

Official notice announces John G. Capers of South Carolina resigns as commissioner of internal revenue effective September 1. Royall E. Cabell, current postmaster of Richmond Virginia, is named to succeed him.

Washington John G. Capers South Carolina Internal Revenue Royall E. Cabell Richmond Secretary of the Treasury

Atlantic Coast Line Announces Annual Mountain and Seashore Excursion

The Atlantic Coast Line announces its annual excursion popular with patrons. Tickets go on sale August 18 for travel on all regular trains with return by September 2, 1909. The trip offers two weeks in the North and South Carolina mountains and seashore at a reduced cost with attractive Wilmington and Norfolk rates. C. W. Boswell of Kingstree is available for information.

Atlantic Coast Line North Carolina South Carolina Wilmington Norfolk C. W. Boswell Kingstree

The Editor on the phrase led her to the altar

A brief Society Reporter quip from the Cleveland Leader critiques the line led her to the altar as hackneyed and nonsensical noting women often steer while men stumble.

Society Reporter Cleveland Leader

Ice cream proposal interrupted by Mr Tim mid talk

Miss Gidday and Mr Tim exchange words about a proposed ice cream outing. He suggests a proposal as they joke about meeting some evening when weather warms, reflecting a light domestic moment from the article.

Étholic Standard

Notice of Proposed Corporation Application Details

The document outlines required contents for a declaration by petitioners to establish a corporation. It lists names and residences of petitioners, proposed corporation name, headquarters location, corporate purpose, and the names and residences of officers or agents, plus any further information the Secretary of State may require.

Secretary of State

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