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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

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New Year Hop Promises Grand Andrews Celebration

In Andrews South Carolina on December 7 1909 reporters note a lively Friday night dance at the K P hall with German waltz favors distributed by young men and Prof Ashe's orchestra. Plans outline a January 3 1910 New Year Hop to celebrate the town's incorporation and a Georgetown Orchestra and special train for invited guests.

C L Holtzschester J W Cattlit J T Clark Roberta Coker Sadie Wilson Kate Smith Ossie Camlin Hattie Hanks Annie Bryan Ada Cattlit Hannah Ballenberger Bella Ballenberger W T Clift T R Howle Claud McCabe G T Ford E R Payne Reese Ford F A Weatherford E T Wilson L Ballenberger D H Herring P. Young Harry Tallavast D M Bath S W Williamson J L Hogan Andrews Georgetown

Anarchist Plot Aims at Kaiser Amid Breslau Arrests

Berlin reports from Freie Arbeiter claim Emperors Wilhelms Breslau visit sparked arrests after a plot to kill the Kaiser. Ringleader Hoack, a notorious anarchist, was seized asleep with a revolver beneath his pillow and detained without stated reason until the Emperor’s departure.

Berlin Freie Arbeiter Breslau William Cardinal Kopp Hoack Hovack

The Gate of the Potatoes

The article advises lifting second crop potatoes still in the ground and storing them in a cool, dark, well vented space just above freezing. It recommends pine straw, earth cover, and options like a hillside cave or a double roof cellar to preserve Irish potatoes at about 32 to 40 degrees, with sweet potatoes kept warmer.

Raleigh N. C

Militia Meets Dick Law Armament and Discipline Standards

Columbia reports that the Secretary of War informed General Boyd the State Militia has met the Dick law requirements for armament equipment and discipline. The state has spent seven years and about three hundred thousand dollars, with two thirds funded by the Federal Government.

Dick Law Columbia Tettét Secretary of War Boyd

Funeral of Mrs S K White

Funeral services for Mrs. S EK White were held at 3 30 this afternoon in the Episcopal Church by Rev Dr Johnstone. The body was interred in the Episcopal graveyard. Relatives and friends sobbed as the earth was placed on the casket. Floral offerings came from Marion Columbia and other sections of the state.

S. EK. White Episcopal Church Johnstone Episcopal Marion Columbia

County Commissioners Meet in Georgetown South Carolina

The Georgetown County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Dee 6 1909 with H T McDonald and G E Scott present Supervisor Johnson called to South Island for bridge work. Claims approved amount 1862 81. A later A M meeting had all members present and Treasurer report dated Nov 15 shows fines fees and forfeitures 30 road tax commutation 2 total 32.00. Clerk Elizabeth K Doyle.

Georgetown S. C. Dee Board of County Commissioners H.T. McDonald G. E. Scott Johnson South Island

Violinist Daniel Visanska Headlines Columbia Concert

A Columbia College for Women concert featured Daniel Visanska with pianist Lucher before an elite local audience. Visanska’s rare violin talent impressed critics while Lucher’s brilliant technique impressed as his accompanist. The piece noted his bright future and urged readers to seek further performances.

Columbia News and Courier College For Women Daniel Visanska Visanska Lucher Mr. Wisanska Mr. Lucher Mr. Zucher

Jewelry and Cut Glass at Low Christmas Prices

The Steele Moses Co offers useful and ornamental jewelry and cut glass suitable for Christmas presents with very low prices.

The Steele Moses Co

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Kaiser 8. B. White Elizabeth K. Doyle Mme. Swift New York Rexall Georgetown Drug Co Armory Opera House E.O. Haselden Lyceum William Calvin Chilton Santa Richardson J. F. Shumate Citizens National Bank L. J. Mann M. D John N. Bleckley Peoples Bank Richardson’s J. R. Vandiver Pres. F. & M. Bank A J Cauthen Anderson District P B Wells St. Johns Methodist Church Anderson, S. C Chiquola Drug Co India Geo. E. Prince 10Th Circuit Chiquola Drug Coo Anderson, D. C Georgetown Drug Company
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