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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

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Local Notes and Public Notices From C. P. Foxworth Co.

Local items report Mr. A Weinberg visiting for his son Jake’s bankruptcy case in Darlington. Odd Fellows schedule 8:30 PM meeting for second degree conferrals. Piano drawing tickets at C. L. Ford Grocery and Georgetown Drug Store. Plantersville’s J Louis LaBruce comments on mule misfortune. Penny Royal School dispute ends in not guilty verdict after teacher discipline issue. West End choir to meet Feb 27 at 7.30 PM. Rev Cahall leaves for Charleston Baptist meeting. Street committee urged to fix mud puddle in front of Parnell Furniture Co. Farrar Wescott renovate Washington barber building ahead of reopening. Heinz sweet pickles and other Foxworth products advertised. Two barbers at Tourist Hotel Barber Shop. Cole L. Blease claims Governor’s election is being blocked. others dispute. Orangeburg Democrats queried on public support for leadership. Sweet Spanish pepper in cans advertised.

C. L. Ford Georgetown J. Louis LaBruce Plantersville Parnell Furniture Co Farrar & Wescott Washington Barbers

Entertaining Benefit at Masonic Temple for Eastern Star

Last evening Georgetown Chapter Order of Eastern Star staged a successful social and fundraising event at the Masonic Temple. The hall was festooned with ribbons and Chinese lanterns, featuring a strong musical program and a capable committee led by Miss Natilie Beaty.

Masonic Temple Georgetown Order of Eastern Star

Mary Fletcher celebrates tenth birthday with party play and cake

Miss Mary Fletcher marked her tenth birthday with an afternoon party from four to six on Monday. Guests played outdoors then gathered around a festive table of cream, cakes, and fruits with a ten candle birthday cake as centerpiece.

Mary Fletcher Fletcher Sessions McConnell McKeithen

Robbery at Taylor and Son Warerooms

Last night burglars broke into W. W. Taylor and Son on Front street. After entering the warerooms they cut through the office door and rifled both desks, taking a brand new Oliver typewriter. Authorities suspect the thieves may have been locked inside the premises during closing.

W. W. Taylor & Son Front Street Oliver Taylor

The Home Circle Column Proposal for Readers

A newspaper asks subscribers to vote on launching a weekly Home Circle Column aimed at mothers and home life. Editors promise to add the feature if readers express interest and believe it will have a positive moral tone for the community.

Goodwin Stock Co Stage Four Act Drama at Opera House

The Goodwin Stock Co offered A little Child shall lead Them to a large audience with Miss Dale and Dillon delivering delightful ties between acts. Mr Finn sang illustrated songs with a deep baritone. Tonight they present What Women Will Do a melodrama noted for heart interest and thrills with Prof. Frost’s orchestra.

Goodwin Stock Co Miss Dale Dillon Mr. Finn Frost

Bull calls up for sale after notice to owner Swinton

Notice announces two bulls taken up on February 10 by Jack Swinton of 1110 High Market Street. Owner may redeem by paying damages and expenses within three days. if not redeemed, the bulls will be offered for sale to the public at an outcry.

Jack Swinton Highmarket Street

Inquest Shifts Focus in Lancaster Mobley Killing

Lancaster February report notes a Pleasant Hill inquest over Berry B Mobley’s death tied to the Ker shaw Christmas killings. Grover Welsh and Mobley rode a north bound train to Lancaster after the shooting as Welsh surrendered and awaits trial for the Welsh Mobley case.

Lancaster Mobley Pleasant Hill Berry B. Mobley Kershaw Thomas Clyburn Steve Welsh Welsh Grover Welsh Mabley Z. L. Robertson Oakhurst W. A. Clyburn Haile Clyburn W. C. McKex

Marine Arrivals and Departures List

The report lists arrivals of the Theodore Weems in Baltimore via Charleston with mdse to Agents, Carib to Clyde Steamship Co in New York via Wilmington, and Mitchell C to Waccamaw Line Steamers in Conway with mdse and cotton. Romaine sails to S. M. Ward & Co from Bucksville with mdse and cotton, Tar Heel sails to S. M. Ward & Co from Pee Dee with mdse and naval stores. Ghir sails by B. A. Munnerlyn & Co from Pee Dee. Planter sails to Charleston with cotton etc by B. A. Munnerlyn & Co.

Theodore Weems Hall Baltimore Charleston Tar Heel Ghir Hopkins, Pee Dee Mdse B. A. Munnerlyn & Co Planter, Bennett, Charleston, Cotton Etc

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. P. Foxworth Co A. Weinberg Darlington Jake Penny Royal School J. ‘W. Las Hucks John Harrelson M. W. Pyatt West End C. H Curtis Insurance Company Frank Sessoms W. L. R. Cahall The Baptist Association Cole L. Blease Orangeburghes L. Brinkley Ethelyn Owens Essie Doar Amelia Benjamin Wisanski Clifton Murphy Nannie Beaty Elise Hull Natilie Beaty T. S. McConnell Ruth Brinkley C. W. Reed C. B. Colbert Gilbert Johnson Neucleus Loyal McConnell Co Chase & Sanborn C. P. Foxworth Go Baptist Old Parsonage Doar Taylor & Son B.f.jones & Son Front and Orange Streets Grocery Co Wade Kandl & Kehr Merchant Tailors Frort Street Marine News Loyal McConnell D. S Armory Opera House E. G. Haselden Soodwin Acme Williams Coffee Co Arthur C. Evans Front St Highmarket J. H. Fraser Agt
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