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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

4

Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for March Term

The Jury Commissioners met in the Clerk of Court Mr Smiths office and drew jurors for the March term. Grand jurors holding over include Henry J Ethridge and William H Moore. Petit jurors list 1 through 35 with names such as J C Williams James N Russell Daniel Owens E Van Anderson and many others.

Mr. Smith Henry J Ethridge Willian H Moore Perry W Owens Joseph A Pope Oscar Bourne J. L. Bull PETIT J C Williams James N .Russell Daniel T Owens E van Anderson Daniel Criub, Jr John L Carter Jos T Rosa Wesley Cribb, Jr James H Tompkins W D Palmer, Jr James S Oliver Hugh Todd Daniel L Avant Thos A Boatright W B Arnhalter A Carr Croft J J Elliott Samuel Ackerman Willie Riley Thos W Estey M H Flaum J M Bourne S Hazard S Small Jas H Fraser J] S Vernon J O Veters 5 Hollerman Issac Butler J D Williams John S Beaty W Kennerdy John J Newton B S Beaty W T Turbeville Thomas B Sanders

State tax levy set at 512 mills for ordinary purposes

The ways and means committee agreed on a 512 mill state tax for ordinary purposes. The levy increases by 1 mill and is expected to leave a deficit around $30,000. Appropriations include about $24,000 for Winthrop, $6,200 for a new judicial circuit, and $10,000 for salary raises for auditors and treasurers, with $12,000 for the Confederate infirmary not included.

Columbia Ways and Means Committee Winthrop Judicial Circuit

Appropriations Rise Near $1.6 Million This Year

The current spending estimate stands at about $1.6 million, showing an increase of nearly $200,000 over 1907. The higher total reflects expanded programs and anticipated needs.

One on the Boy Attends Trial After Father Testimony

Attorney Jim Butler recalls his first case in a justice court where his father Edward Butler was a witness. The humorous moment arose during examination when the elder Butler answered questions with dry wit. The incident taught the young attorney to better lay the foundation for witness tests. Tourist Hotel Barber Shop opens early and late with popular prices. two barbers ready for a trial cut.

Jim Butler Edward Butler Baltimore

Prizes For Women Offer Needle Work Contest

Free open contest offering 100 prizes for needle work. Participants can request a free booklet detailing entry with no charge or conditions. Send requests to Buchan's Soaps Corporation 225 Fifth Ave New York City.

Buchan’s Soaps Corporation Fifth Ave New York City

Buchan's Soap Ad Ends in New York Address

An old advertisement promotes Buchan's Soap with a claim of absolute purity and refreshment. It instructs readers to send 10 cents for a cake of Buchan's Cotton Bloom to Buchan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave, New York, if their druggist cannot supply it.

Buchan Buchan’s Soaps Corporation Fifth Ave New York City

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