28 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
1
In Rock Hill yesterday afternoon a four year old child of Captain W A Graham died in a house fire while trying to light a Roman candle from the chimney place.
Last night at the Opera House the Country Politician staged by Peruchi-Gypzene drew the largest audience yet and was praised as one of the best community productions. Cast members Daniel Graysbrook Betsy Blosome Nellie Graysbrook and Dr Penn D Rickie received strong notices, with musical numbers by eight young ladies adding charm.
Greenwood reports a Christmas fatality incident at a hot supper at Press Carter’s home on G. M. Kinard’s plantation eight miles below town. Seven African American men were shot. Miles Moore is expected to die. Others wounded may recover. All parties were drinking. shotguns used.
After the theatre last evening the young men held an impromptu dance in the Palmetto club rooms, complimentary to the chorus girls. Attendees included Misses Louise Walker Ida Ford Bessie Carson Janie and Lizzie Carraway Ellen Green Robie Anderson Cecile Jennerette Claudia Tucker Mabel Young Eva Walker and several ladies Mrs Wright Mrs Olin Sawyer Mrs Bourroughs Mrs D V Richardson Bucksport and Mrs W N Jacobs Mrs Frank J Davis Lotse Jones.
Captain J. H. Porter informs Daily Item management that yesterday at about 2 o clock he saw off the Georgetown Bar a very large whale, larger than the Charleston whale, suggesting capture could yield a mint bigger than the Georgetown dispensary.
Christmas celebration for White's Bridge children held December 26 1907 at C B McConnell residence. Guests enjoyed a tastily decorated tree with dolls fruits and candies while music from a phonograph provided entertainment. The event closed with good wishes to Lucy McConnell on her Christmas anniversary.
The New York Board of Estimate approved 15000 to continue Harry Thaw's prosecution, part of a case already costing over 100000 with 24000 spent on insanity experts. The writer argues the trial reveals a biased justice system and questions why Thaw, despite wealth, is treated differently from others who kill.
The excerpt questions the purpose of prolonged trials for alleged dangerous criminals asking why if Thaw is guilty he should remain free and if not guilty he should be released. It critiques endless technicalities and the costs borne by the public, comparing slow justice to swift punishment.
James N. Conklin, said to be mentally unbalanced, vanished a week ago and was found unconscious in his store. He reportedly melted lead and poured it into his ear while resting his head on the counter. He was taken to the hospital where doctors removed the metal and treated a burned eardrum and brain cavity. He remains unconscious.
The notice urges readers to advertise in The Item to achieve timely results. It emphasizes ongoing daily opportunities to reach an audience.
The listing shows middling cotton at 1134 Corn at 85 Meal at 1.80 feed oats at 70 D S belly prices at 9 percent D S butts rice at 41 25 Flour at 5 50 to 5 75 Pearl Griffin sacks at 1 55 Turpentine firm 453c across various goods and prices.
The notice announces a free open contest for women with 100 prizes for needle work. Participants can request a free booklet from Buchan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York City for full details.
Advertising copy offers Absolutely Pure Hygenic and refreshing soap. If unavailable from druggists, send 10 cents for a cake to Buchan's Soap Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York City.
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