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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
3
Market quotations for cotton oats flour and rosin given by Bourne Co. Data includes turpentine prices and railroad schedule changes. Local ads announce wood yard leasing and flood of civic notices plus Christmas gifts from Steele Moses Co. Concludes with updates on Daughters of the Confederacy convention and Masonic lodge officers.
The Crescent flag story notes that in 1775 Fort Johnson and the fledgling South Carolina signals flag used a blue field with a crescent in the dexter corner to match troops. It was the first American flag displayed in the state, sparking unease among reconciliation supporters and attracting potential attention from Captain Thornborough of the sloop of war.
Notice of primary election in Georgetown South Carolina to nominate candidates for Mayor four Aldermen and one Commissioner of Public Works. Election held Tuesday December 14 1909 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall and near Southern Mercantile Company. Candidates must file pledges and pay assessments by noon December 10. H L Smith secretary executive committee.
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