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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
1
The First Methodist Church of Lancaster was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday night. Local notes mention other town events, marriages, court cases, and community notices amid a stream of brief items and advertisements.
The Georgetown city council held its February 26 1908 session with Mayor and Aldermen present. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved. First readings were given to the Supply and License ordinances. A dog tax ordinance was referred to the city attorney for form and an ordinance governing hacks and drays was also referred for attorney drafting. A letter from the Winyah Indigo School Board requested a meeting on school grounds to discuss grading and draining the new building, with a committee to be chosen to arrange a visit. Council adjourned.
Farrard and Wescott, the white barber, announce a thorough overhaul of the Washington barbers building and expect to open their parlor on Thusbary. Heinz's Sweet Pickles and a full line of jams jellies and preserves are offered at C. P. Foxworth, Two Barbers at the Tourist Hotel Barber Shop with no long waits and popular prices.
A fierce bull dog killed two mad dogs in Newberry today. The dog attacked the six year old son of F. J. Russell, tearing gashes on the face and lip. Dr Trouseal attempted stitches, and the boy will be taken to the Pasteur Institute in Atlanta. The child has survived prior injuries including a broken arm and an overdose of laudanum.
At the mouth of the Mississippi a 100 mile chase ended with a U S marshal seizing a British steamer using libel papers against its captain. The tug Independent filed the libel after rescuing the Incheith and claimed 2500 dollars. The steamer headed for Antwerp with owners to settle the claim in England.
The condition of Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, after an operation for access in the ear, eye and ear hospital, is reported as serious. Dr. Arthur A. Duel, his surgeon, refused to clarify the bulletin noting Edison passed a fairly comfortable night and may recover without further complications. Mrs. Edison remains at his side as this follows a prior formastoiditis years ago. Edison recently marked his sixty first birthday.
A youth arrested for stealing a chicken claims he was walking quietly on First Ave when the bird escaped its coop and flew into his arms. He was held for trial despite the defense’s shaky argument.
A commentary notes that massive sums moved to high financiers as they claim not to seize public money but profit from imagined schemes. The piece argues that a claimed defense by the few can be seen as conviction by the many, highlighting public sentiment about wealth and accountability.
Our city welcomes Mess Kandl and Kehr who serve the best dressers with tailored clothing. They provide individualized fits using fine fabrics and durable construction, with Spring and Summer samples showcased. The paper urges local patrons to try these premier tailors.
Daily market items list prices for cotton middling corn meal oats rice flour and other staples. Quotes include cotton at middling 11 cents and rice at 4 1 25 cents per unit with turpentine noted as firm.
The notice lists stock items including canned sweet Spanish peppers at C. P. Foxworth Co. It also notes sterilized tools towels soap and related items at Tourist Hotel Barber Shop with informal pricing mentioned as popular.
Omen offers 100 prizes totaling 5000 dollars for needle work. Free contest open to all with no charge or condition. Send for a free booklet detailing entry to BUCHAN'S SOAPs Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York City.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Buchan's Cotton Bloom soap, claiming purity and hygiene. If local druggists lack the product, readers are asked to mail 10 cents in stamps to Buchan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York.
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