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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
4
Authorities report a man found dead in an old trunk in a ravine near Mount Ephraim is not believed to have died by bullet or strangulation. Coroner Dr. W C Jones notes no bone fractures and death remains unsolved. A pocket memorandum is being read with magnifying glass for clues.
August 13 reports the baptism of Maitland Alexander Jr a two month old heir rumored worth 40 million dollars. His parents Rev Dr Maitland Alexander and Madeline Laughlin Alexander travel with the baby to York Harbor for the summer as the father’s wealth and philanthropy are noted.
August 15 1908 council meeting with Mayor Fraser and Aldermen Doyle Colbert. Petitioners Mouzon and Case seek a franchise for an electric railway. A three member committee including the Mayor will meet to review the franchise. No further business. Contact for beef at 192 or 1015 Prince Street. EJ Marcus.
A series of notices from Olin Sawyer Herbert L Smith and others announce re election bids for clerk of court sheriff and related offices in Georgetown County They seek party support and urge Democratic voters to back their campaigns citing past service and a pledge to serve the public.
Georgetown County figures including Legrand Walker and W H Dorrill announce re election bids for State Senate Auditor later counties announce Treasurer Coroner and Supervisor races. National figures RG Rhett J Ellerbe J E Ellerbe and PA Hodges enter Sixth District Congress race with Democratic primary rules. Bennettsville SC supports multiple campaigns ahead of the August primary.
A set of legal notices declares candidacies for Solicitor of the 12th Judicial Circuit. Walter H. Wells and P B Sellers announce, with Quattlebaum and Clayton pledging, referencing Democratic primaries and Confederate service as they seek election.
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