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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
The death of James T. Matthews occurred at 12 45 this morning in Charleston Infirmary after an appendicitis attack. A North Carolina native and five year resident, he led the grocery department at Southern Mercantile Co and was about 35. He leaves a wife and two children.
The Eastern Rivers and Harbors Congress held its annual session in Columbia with delegations from several South Carolina cities, Gov. Ansel, Reps. Ellerbe Finley Lever, and Sen-elect E. D. Smith in attendance. The Columbia Chamber hosted a banquet with speeches including a masterly address by Mr. Morgan. New officers include W. D. Morgan president and Henry Mullins vice president. board members span multiple cities.
Rome reports a catastrophic quake in Messina Reggio and surrounding towns with death tolls from 12,000 to 50,000 in Messina and about 45,000 in Reggio. King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen visit Messina. Relief aid arrives from Britain France and Russia as fear of pestilence rises.
Dr George E Pfahler of Philadelphia told the ninth annual American Roentgen Ray Society gathering in New York that ten men have died from unseen forces while using X rays. He cited burns to several physicians and explained safety measures now in place including lead shielding and faster radiographs using stronger tubes.
On last Monday the Syrian and Charlie Smith appeared before Council on liquor selling charges. Both were found guilty. The Syrian received a $50 fine or 30 days on the chain gang, while Charlie Smith drew 25 days on the gang or a $40 fine. The Manning Times notes heightened police activity against bootleggers.
Rev. Wilbur L. Y. Davis of High Street M. E. Church in Springfield Ohio was suddenly blinded during a sermon to Masons when a blood vessel burst in his right eye. He continued the talk in darkness and then, after services, sought a physician who hopes for some return of sight.
Notice offers a single room for rent with a clothes closet and modern conveniences. References required. Inquire at this office.
An essay on the first kiss shaping a girl’s life and social judgment. It traces how innocence fades, expectations form, and later youth may either idealize or trivialize affection. The piece reflects on romance, engagement norms, and societal views of female virtue.
A Nyack incident reports Spangler the Prophet’s failed end of the world forecast based on Revelation. He claimed Roosevelt would conquer on a white horse at high noon last Sunday, but the heavens remained, leaving readers amused at the miscalculation.
Turkeys left over from the Christmas run are offered at reduced prices. Interested buyers are directed to call at the Scurry and Bellune stables to obtain a fine fat turkey cheaply.
The Georgetown Railway and Light Company plans to issue 4000 shares of $25 par value each, totaling $100000 capital. Books of subscription open January 25 1909 at 10 o clock A M at the Georgetown Electric Company office. Principal business in Georgetown South Carolina includes passenger and freight transport and provision of light heat and power by electricity and other means. Corporators H C Case and S C Case.
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