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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
In a Kingstree Record critique, citizens question Dr Bigham’s whereabouts after his three and a half year penitentiary sentence for his wife’s murder. Avant serves his term. public outcry claims Bigham is the true instigator and should also be jailed.
The People's Furniture Co announces Santa Claus will arrive in Georgetown this evening between 9 and 10 o clock on the George Town and Western Railroad. Mr Parnell will meet him at the G W depot and escort him to the store, where Santa will stay as toy-land headquarters. Mothers and children are invited to visit and meet Santa after Monday morning. The Daily Item directs readers to read their new advertisement.
A reader letter titled Santa Claus column features a child named Obbie Ward asking Santa for an automobile a boys tool chest with tools fireworks a picture book and a horn The appeal is written in a personal tone to Santa Claus asking him to read the letter and remember the requests.
The Steele Moses Co introduces a beautiful line of embroideries. Elegant patterns and refined details appeal to shoppers seeking quality fabrics and home decor accents.
West End Andrews grows with new Brockington store and a sewing machine shop. Eight stores and hardware plans, with a Farmers Rally on January 26, 1910, to discuss tobacco truck farming and diversified farming, inviting Williamsburg and Georgetown counties to unite for a grand event.
In Savannah Georgia a 70 year old woman and her daughter were found murdered at 401 Perry Street West while a third woman lay dying at Savannah Hospital. Police detained about 150 black men as suspects and believe a male attacker used an axe to kill Mrs Gribble and Mrs Ohlander and injure Mrs Hunter after assaulting Ohlander in the hallway.
The yule clog or log marks the Saxon Jul feast origins with a great timber placed in the hearth for light and warmth. Its traditions and superstitions stand among the most venerable medieval customs surrounding Christmas celebrations.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold its annual meeting at the board office on the Thursday after the first Monday in January. All persons with any demands against the County must file them with the Clerk before that date. By order of J B Johnson. dbwk.
In today’s Santa Claus review, the C. P. Foxworth Co. showcases Christmas fancies from fancy groceries to items for health and comfort. The courteous management invites readers to stop by for unique holiday offerings and shopping pleasure.
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