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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
1
Local notices include Mrs. Smithers Boarding School play at the electric theatre this evening. Also reports of teachers attending a Rome South Carolina meeting, court sessions next Monday, and warnings about gambling’s harms.
Florence Book and Music Co will open a display of pianos and organs at the old post office 117 Screven Street on Monday morning. Fans are invited to inspect the instruments. February 29. Tobacco growers forecast the best year yet with higher prices, as demand increases and supply tightens. Kentucky farmers reportedly pledge not to plant tobacco this year.
A mouse performs the Merry Widow waltz proving skill with motion. The piece notes Capt Van Shaick’s wages if he serves as substitute in Sing Sing. Tourist Hotel Barber Shop opens with two barbers and inviting trial runs at popular prices. Lost two white shirt waists on Prince Street. C P Foxworth Co advertises Heinz pickles and Chase Sanborn coffee and teas. Feb. 25 tf.
The register shows prices for cotton middling 11 80 and meal 1.65, oats 70, bellies plied 734, butts 6, rice 4 1 2, flour 4.00 to 4.50, pearl grits 1.55, turpentine firm 00. These entries reflect a varied assortment of farm staples and commodities with quoted rates.
About thirty women who took part in a staged ceremony at the Affinity ball in Stauch's Pavilion were told by two lawyers the notary public who officiated may have legally married them despite lacking licenses. Judge Voorhees and attorney Jacob Eilperin said penalties could reach $500 per offense, leaving Notary Philip Perry facing a heavy fine if pursued.
A dream-like poem traces Jerusalem from the earthly city with angels voices to a new Holy City by the tideless sea. The scene shifts from gates lifted high to a radiant eternal city where all may enter and light never wanes, Hosanna sung forever.
R C Griggs states his back has just been overhauled and tightened making it the easiest running back in the city. He solicits the patronage of the white community in a brief public notice.
Persian ruler escapes a bomb attack in Teheran as two bombs are thrown from a house. Three outriders are killed and several bystanders wounded. the Shah avoids the blast by traveling in a rear carriage and seeking safety inside a neighboring house until troops arrive.
Loyal McConnell Co at 725 Front Street unveils a fresh line of lace products just arrived. The firm highlights a new selection of laces with contemporary patterns and quality materials for fashion and decor.
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