Georgetown Treated Well in River and Harbor Bill Favor
Mr W D Morgan received a telegram from Congressman Ellerbe stating Georgetown would receive 150000 dollars in the River and Harbor Bill for Georgetown Harbor and Winyah Bay improvements. The notice lists multiple funding items across South Carolina including Charleston harbor 150000, Winyah Bay 150000, and inland waterway work up to Cheraw and beyond with assorted maintenance sums and specific project references.
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W. D. Morgan
Ellerbe
Georgetown
Winyah Bay
House
South Carolina
Morgan
Washington
Charleston Harbor
Great Pee-Dee River
Cheraw
Little Pee-Dee
Mingo Creek
Santee
Wateree
Congaree
Estherville Minim
Congaree River
Gervais St
Columbia
Granby
Waccamaw
Charleston
Alligator Creek
McClellanville
Morrison's Landing
Georgetown Asylum stockholders meet and report five year record
The fifth annual meeting of the Present Building and Local Association stockholders was held February 8 1910 at city hall Georgetown S C. The report shows loans totaling 949 100 with 12550 retired leaving 81550 outstanding used for homes and real estate. Officers remain Fraser president Springs vice president Emer son secretary treasurer and others. The annual statement lists assets loans 81550 treasury stock 612 59 accounts receivable 18 22 cash in bank 4158 44. A special note from Columbia reports an asylum investigating committee ending two days of debate with the minority winning against a million dollar bond proposal.
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Georgetown
S. C
City Hall
H. W. Fraser
H. B. Springs
Treasury
Andrews boy breaks store front and robs East Andrews shop
On January 28, Lis ton Scott entered Will Hanks store in East Andrews by breaking the plate glass and stealing goods worth 200 dollars. He admits setting fire to erase footprints but the blaze died out. Previously he raided W S Camlin’s store in August 1907, was convicted, and sent to the chain gang for six months. He seeks another light sentence, described as a desperate character. Local railroad improvements are noted as much needed.
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Liston Scott
Will Hanks
East Andrews
P. Lodge Ball
W. S. Camlin
Chain Gang
Longaree Boat Channel Gains Backing in River Bill
Congaree navigation gains support as river and harbor bill includes 56000 for Granby dam and maintenance of Congaree channel. Colum bia boat line optimistic about improved landing facilities and continued service. credit to A E Lever, C W Moorman for advocacy and cooperation with Leaver. Post office project also viewed as promising.
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C. W. Moorman
Columbia, S. C
Granby Dam
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Columbia .Georgetown
Leaver
Moorman
Columbia
Major Howell Arrives in Charleston On Personal Visit
Major George P. Howell arrives in Charleston with Mrs. Howell and their son Geor as they stay with Mr. Kiam Robertson at No. 14 Lambell Street. He recently returned from Manila after about two years in duty and will be stationed in Galveston to lead river and harbor works in Texas. His prior South Carolina district leadership earned him wide respect for waterways administration.
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George P. Howell
Charleston
Howell
Geor
Kiam Robertson
No. 14
Lambell
South Carolina
News and Courier
For Sale Parker 12 gauge hammerless gun
For sale a hammerless Parker gun in 12 gauge. Apply at this office. Lost horse Bay male from the Pottersfield Pasture. Suitable reward returned to C. W. Scurry.
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Pottersfield
C. W. Scurry
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Guarantee
An advertisement extols Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as highly effective for dandruff scalp irritation and hair growth. It lists ingredients Beta napthol Pilocarpine Borax glycerine and alcohol and promises a full refund if results are not satisfactory. Sold only at Georgetown Drug Co The Georgetown store with two package sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
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Rexall
Georgetown
Georgetown Drug Co
Roosevelt to receive grand national welcome on return
Col Theodore Roosevelt plans to land around June 15 and a vast national reception is proposed in New York. Robert C Morris, Republican Club president, will form a committee to organize the welcome with clubs nationwide already signaling participation including a 100 delegate from California. The celebration aims to be a national event with details to follow.
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Col. Roosevelt
New York
Robert C. Morris
Republican Club
Middle
Far West
California
Morris
Roosevelt
Doctor Uses Pigeons for Rural Medical Calls
Ocean Springs Mississippi February 10 a physician serving the surrounding countryside adopted carrier pigeons to relay patient reports in aluminum capsules. The birds return quickly and can deliver urgent messages, enabling prompt responses and reducing unnecessary house visits.
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Ocean Springs
Hunss
Competent Logger Wanted for Franklin VA Camp
A Camp Manufacturing Company posting seeks a competent Superintendent to lead a logging outfit with teams and steam skidders. The goal is to log 75 000 to 80 000 feet per day. Only steady men of good reputation need apply, with recommendation required. Franklin, Virginia. February.
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Camp Manufacturing Company
Franklin
Health Show opens in Columbia on tuberculosis exhibit
Through high level state and city support the American Tuberculosis Exhibit is presented in Columbia. From tonight until Feb 22 the exhibit is free for all South Carolinians to learn about the leading cause of death and how the state plans to reduce it. Daily talks and stereopticon views will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with exhibits demonstrated and questions answered.
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Columbia
Cite of
South Carolina
Duel in Chattanooga Jail Ends in Fatal Shooting
In the Chattanooga jail office at 1 pm, city convict guard C W Thomas was fatally shot by Superintendent Matthew Godsey during a pistol duel. Thomas died at Erlanger Hospital two hours later. Godsey was seriously wounded but expected to recover. Henry Long and other guards witnessed the fight over street work conduct.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
B. Street
C. W. Thomas
Matthew Godsey
Thomas
Erlanger Hospital
Godsey
Henry Long
Night Sailer
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Georgetown County
Present Building and Loan Association of the
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Longaree Boat Channel
Bill Garries
A. E. Lever
Major Howell
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Dogtor
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