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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
The Columbia State reports J W Messervey, 32, jailed after a spree of illicit whiskey selling and murder. he is taken to the Columbia penitentiary for twenty years. He leaves behind a wife and baby, and the piece argues such crime harms families and society, urging reflection on honesty over easy dishonest gains.
John B. Early known as the leper who sparked scientific dispute arrived in Washington and was promptly detained. He admitted intent to confront District authorities and faced arrest after a warrant was issued for exposing others to a contagious disease.
At the solicitation of many friends W. H. Andrews announces his candidacy for mayor of Georgetown. He pledges to abide by primary rules and to work for a greater and better Georgetown.
The note lists three residents H W Fraser F L Siau L Brinkley and W W Munnerlyn announcing candidacies for alderman. They promise to work for the unbuilding of a Greater Georgetown and to perform their duties if elected.
A primary election will be held in Georgetown South Carolina on Tuesday December 14 1909 to nominate candidates for Mayor four Aldermen and one Commissioner of Public Works. Two polling places are City Hall and near the Southern Mercantile Company with polling from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates must file pledges to abide by the result and pay assessments by December 10 with H L Smith secretary executive committee.
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