11 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
1
Local items report visiting Boston resident James A. Floyd, a lost pet coon with a $10 reward, and community notices from Georgetown. The Navy’s North Atlantic fleet maneuvers are described with emphasis on coal examination and prudent wartime readiness.
The first night presentation of Ingomar by Mr. and Mrs D Ozie with Edward Clark and a strong local cast drew praise. Critics call the production elevating and finely acted with Parthenia by Mrs D Ozie and Palydor by Mr Clark earning high marks. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Benevolent Society.
Richmond detectives who went to London for the alleged thief Miller have brought him back and he is held for the Orange County authorities.
In Georgetown an elegant electric piano of the best make is offered in first class condition and will be sold at a sacrifice. For further information apply at the office of The Georgetown Daily Item.
The distinguished New Jersey surgeon Dr. X apologized after an on air dispute with a telephone operator. He spoke sharply when she answered curtly and was told he had hurt her feelings. He later called back to apologize and and asked her to “take it off” in a testy exchange.
One small dark bay mare with a facial spot and a white back spot, branded 6X on the flank. Reward offered by Van D Harper for return or information leading to her.
Union witnesses report Lester Becknell and W Massey attacked 16 or 18 year old Miss Fannie Vaughn and assaulted her on the Southern Railroad near Spartanburg. Massey claims Becknell committed the assault while Massey watched. Becknell is charged. Massey held as witness. Vaughn’s brother-in-law stabbed Massey in a minor wound.
Montgomery Alabama December 10 F F Barr a Montgomery County farmer was shot and killed tonight by Policeman Searcy on Commerce street after Barr fired his revolver at the officer. A stray bullet wounded Richard Galatis a prominent young man who was nearby.
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