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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1911

Page

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A Brilliant Church Wedding in Chalon South Carolina

Miss Katie Ward and Arthur Middleton Williams wed at Prince George Winyah Church in Chalon S C The ceremony featured a musical program and Lohengrin chorus as the bridal party processed The reception followed with elaborate decorations and a grand sendoff for a bridal tour to Charleston pursuing their future home

Katie Ward Arthur Middleton Williams Fr .Chalon S. C Prince George Winyah Dean Robot Tom J. T. Dolby Mr. Williams Lucy Munnerlyn Ella Williams Alice Ward R. W. Sharkey Katherine Gant H. Kaminiski Lena Ehrich LaBruce Janie Carraway L. K. Legge Madge Ferguson James Parker Katherine Gardner St. J. L. Springs Jane Read Josh LaBruce Theo Butler Dehan Alice Hazard Rutledge Ward May Belle Cannon Reeves Boykin Minnie Hazard Josh Ward T. J. Williams Grom Lucy Maggie Julian Charley David James Willimas Charleston

Bucklen's Antibiotic Ointment Promises Quick Healing

An old ad touts Bucklen's as the quickest healer for wounds burns sores eczema red hands and piles. Priced at 25 cents, the remedy is advertised as a sure cure for skin issues from rusted nails to various injuries.

Allen admits guilt in Taft child murders case

In Muskogee Oklahoma on December 26 Shnne O Allen a Black man pleaded guilty to the March 23 Taft killings of Herbert and Castella Sell two children. He received a life term. White man William Irwin was convicted of conspiracy for allegedly paying 2000 to plant dynamite under the children’s house. F L Martin and John Coombs face conspiracy charges tied to oil land worth about 250000. Martin’s trial set to begin next Thursday followed by Coombs arraignment.

Muskogee Okla F. L. Martin John Coombs Bartlettsville Oklo Martin Coombs

Richeson Not Forsaken Receives Christmas Gifts in Jail

Boston December 24 Richeson's condition improves as gifts and flowers arrive from friends and two former parishioners. A Christmas dinner is promised. his attorney reports progress and prosecutors indicate a January 15 start to his murder trial for Avis Linnell.

Boston Clarence V. I. Richeson Charles Street Richeson Avis Linnell

Honest lawyer joke prompts final quip about “That’s Strange”

Abe Gruber recounts a lawyer named Strange who fears death. He asks his wife to place a simple headstone saying Here lies an honest lawyer. She objects, but he notes anyone reading it will think Thats Strange.

Abe Gruber Strange

Boiling Water Trick For Fresh Flowers Touted

A New York Sun item notes a florist under the elevated railroad stairs dipping rose stems in boiling water to revive and extend freshness. He claims stems kept in hot water until cooled remain fresh for unusually long periods, though the reason remains unclear.

New York Sun

New Year's Slopping Ends Christmas Shopping Run

As Christmas shopping ended the city faced a slowdown into the New Year. Retailers reported lighter crowds and slower sales as holiday demand faded and inventories adjusted for post holiday demand.

Cottonseed Fertilizer Values and Farmer Options

Clemson experts compare cottonseed uses for farmers seeking best value. They outline fertilizer content by product, current market prices, and the choice between selling seed for fertilizer components or exchanging for meal to mix with acid phosphate and potash. Bulletin 151 guidance is available from the S C Experiment Station.

T. E. Keitt S. C. Expl

Notice of City Election in Georgetown South Carolina

Notice is given that the Municipal Election for Mayor aldermen and Commissioner of Public Works in Georgetown South Carolina will be held Monday January 15 1912. There are two polling precincts City Hall and near the Southern Mercantile Co store. Polls open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. W A Black S&T.

Georgetown South Carolina Southern Mercantile Co A. Black

Irrigation and Reclamation Advancing at San Diego Exhibit

The article notes irrigation has transformed arid farming and boosted national wealth. It points to the 1915 San Diego Exposition where irrigation science progress and practical applications will be shown to interest all attendees.

British and Spanish steamers foundered in midsea disaster

The British steamer Guidemont from London sank in the Bay of Biscay on December 21 with the captain and 15 crew lost. Seven survivors were rescued by the steamer Lincairn and landed at Glasscow. Soon after, the Lincairn crew aided a Spanish steamer in distress, which then sank with all hands.

Glasscow Guillemot London Bay of Biscay Lincairn

Congress Ends Year With Recess AmidHopes for Productivity

After launching several initiatives and completing substantial work, Congress begins a Christmas to New Year recess. Despite expectations of a passive session, observers anticipate continued usefulness and resistance to a do nothing political label.

Congress

Graphite From Coal Inspires Pencil Lead Manufacture

Graphite can originate from natural formations created by heat inside rock. Now graphite is produced artificially by heating coal and mixed with clay to form the pencil lead used in pencils.

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