Negro thief captured after stealing from Cedar Creek merchant
William Devine, a Negro in the Cedar Creek area, was arrested for stealing 160 dollars from merchant T. R Thompkins in Georgetown. He fled on the wagon ride back to Thompkins' home, was tracked by constables, and captured after a chase through a rice field ditch. The incident sparked a tense pursuit with armed men and angry onlookers. money and goods were found at Devine's father-in-law's dwelling.
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William Devine
T. R Thompkins
Cedar Creek
Thompkins
Georgetown
Devine
Court House
Fill Up The Old Fire Wells
A Georgetown reader calls for filling the city’s unused fire wells. He reports stagnant wells full of trash and toads and fumes that threaten the atmosphere. Since mains supply water is available, the wells are unnecessary and should be filled at minimal cost.
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Georgetown
S. C
Daily Item
Prominent citizen praises The Item daily paper in Georgetown
Georgetown South Carolina August 7 1807 editor Daily Item letter from a citizen congratulating the newspaper on its timely world news coverage and urging continued support to help Georgetown become a progressive city. The author commends the paper for delivering on the promise of up to date reporting.
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Georgetown
S. C
Daily Item
Church Disturbers Face Hearing in Pennyroyal Incident
Magistrate Harrelson hears Lewis Gary and Robert Jackson over a Pennyroyal Sunday church disturbance. Jackson fled a ticking shooting episode, Gary pursued and fired, entering the DuRant home amid frightened family. Witnesses describe Jackson's rapid flight and Gary’s pursuit, while Jackson contends self defense.
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Harrelson
Lewis Gary
Robert Jackson
Hazard
Mr. Pyatt
Jackson
Gary
John DuRant
Mr. DuRant
Law
Judge Landis Opinion Signals Distance from Oil Leaders
Quote from John D about Judge Landis and a fine, noting he may be dead before payment. The opinion implies the judge does not expect to associate with any Standard Oil people in the future.
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Judge Landis
John D
Standard Oil
Business recession phrase shocks financiers on public gains
Financiers adopt the term business recession to describe lower returns from public markets as profits fail to meet expectations. The phrase signals a shift in mindset amid weaker investment yields and cautious spending trends.
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Georgetown Daily Item CO
W. Rouse
Wm. Devine
T. R. Thompkins
W. D. Morgan, Pregi Lent
H. Kaminski
J. I. Hazard
Bank of Georgetown
Cees TS Vee
Winval Iin Inn
Ba-Mannerlyn&co
I. Butler
Baltimore and Carolina Steakship CO
Charleston and
Crowley
Bottling
Weria
Georgetown, S. CG
Crockerware
D. Croft
Staple Groceries
Front Street
Crockeryware
Winyah
Tk Butler
Waverly Mills
Hodges Bros
Dray Line
Front St
S. CG
James McKnight
J. E. McQuade
NAMES
J. A. Baxter
C. O. Smith
J. H. Green
E Knox
T. B. Parker - Rutledge Johnson
Sampson Dunmore Seyward Dunmore
Carolina Pre Olet, C. C. Scurry
Mer
H. Wright
124Th St
New York
Red Store Wharf
Hartnett & Day
L. D. Wiggins
W. Ww. Taylor & Son
R. J. Poston
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