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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
2
The piece urges avoiding the last minute rush and explains fresher stock, calmer stores, and better choices with three weeks until Christmas. It notes sales staff fatigue and goodwill from early buying, and directs readers to Daily Item ads for inducements to shop early.
Spartanburg reports the death of William Pendleton nine year old son of Rev W H K Pendleton rector of the Church of the Advent. The boy climbed a chair in the bath room to brush his hair and his collar caught on a door hook causing hanging. A Japanese servant found him with his back to the wall and feet two inches from the floor. The Pendletons had been shopping and moved to Spartanburg from Wytheville Virginia.
Remaining unclaimed letters advertised for one cent delivery. Names include Fred Brown Jne Buford Jesse Brown Abraham Britton Aaron Deas S J Fendson Jerrie Green Mr and Mrs Jas E Mallock Wm Lester S A Miller Barnie Moore Juno North Jackson Rivers H Smith Bissey Taylor Jeffon Thompkin Jno Williams WOMEN Miss Japho Brown Mrs Mary Brown Miss Laura Bone Mrs Florrie Barfield Mrs Louisa Carter Mrs Emma Dave Louisa Fraser Mrs Susan Hamilton Miss Anna Johnson Miss Louisa Warler Mrs Mary Leonard Miss Essie Malloy Miss Annie Richardson Mrs Ella Gallishaw Mrs Susan Smalls Miss Marie Smith Susan Wilson.
The Daily Item lists a 10 cent per week carrier delivery rate.
W H Andrews announces candidacy for Mayor of Georgetown. He pledges to follow primary rules and work for a Greater and Better Georgetown, responding to the solicitation of many friends.
A speaker argues drug store goods rely on honesty and clear labeling. He emphasizes consumer trust, misrepresentation risks, and the store’s commitment to strict business principles to reassure buyers.
The text records declarations of candidacy for alderman from H. W. Fraser F. L. Siau L. Brinkley and W. W. Munnerlyn Each pledges to work toward the up building of Georgetown and seeks voter support in the upcoming race.
Will be on sale at 1 4 off regular price. Pattern Hats ready to wear Plumes and ribbons in endless varieties. Call early and make your selections. No goods charged during sale or sent on approval.
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