County expenses for 1909 estimate filed in county records
Supervisor Johnson presents an accurate 1909 expense estimate totaling 34,665 dollars for Georgetown County, detailing 22,000 dollars mandatory by law and 12,000 dollars for road and bridge repairs. The plan lists salaries, juror fees, jail upkeep, post mortem, education supervision, and licensing costs with revenues projected from taxes and fines. The board adjourns after approving funds, noting required reporting dates and notes from audit letters.
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J. B. Johnson
Georgetown
Treas
Court House
Georgetown County Commission meets over infirmary pauper case
The Georgetown County Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting with Supervisor J B Johnson and Commissioners H T McDonald and G E Scott present. Dr Sawyer for Dr Gaillard reported on the pauper proposition and the infirmary was asked to submit figures. The Clerk was instructed to invite the Senator and Representatives to a joint session at 10 o clock on Saturday the 9th and to have all county officers apply.
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Sheldon Audit Co
Fingal C. Black
Good Roads Association
Columbia
McDonald
Scott
Johnson
Lowrimore
G. E. Scott
L. E. Pope
Pope
McCracken
Bond
H. L. Smith
Georgetown
S.C. Janatn
Board of County Commissioners
J. B. Johnson
H. T. McDonald
Sawyer
Gaillard
Georgetown Infirmary
Georgetown named southern headquarters for Plant Juice firm
Despite rain hundreds called as Col A Dillingham congratulated Mr Dante Leyh manager of a large advertising house in the U S on selecting Georgetown for the southern headquarters. Leyh notes investigations into Plant Juice remedies drew many inquiries and a Georgetown associate will explain all remedies when he arrives. Regular evening performances continue at 7 00 PM at the corner of Orange and Front Streets.
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Dante Lyeh
United States
Col
A. Dillingham
Cincinnati
MR. Layh
Georgetown
Legh
Bogus money orders warned by government letter
Government warns postmasters and merchants to beware forged money orders from Bellingham thefts in December 1908. Spokane inspector cites robberies of money order forms and an M D B stamp and urges vigilance, especially on Saturdays, urging dealers to verify station numbers and order numbers to prevent fraud.
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G. D. Litin
Postoffice
Spokane
Washington
Bellingham, Washington
Notified of Fraud Schemes Targeting Merchants
Inspector Geo M Futton warns jewelry and clothing merchants and saloons to watch for stolen orders. The scheme involves filling orders for 25 to 40 dollars, buying goods, and passing an altered order with cash difference. Altered order numbers are common, such as changing 1401 to 4401. If such an order is attempted to be cashed, arrest the suspect and notify by telegraph.
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Telegraph
Geo. M. Futton
Bargains Half Price Sale On All S Brilles & Bro Goods
Advertiser announces the entire stock of S Brilles & Bro Co is placed on the market at half price on the 11th of this month. It promises bona fide sale with secure goods at unprecedented city prices and urges readers to remember the date.
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S. Brilles & Bro. Co
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Charles Harris
Chandler
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Ida Williamson
Alma Timmons
Zanesville
Ohio
Miss Williamson
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Timmons
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Electric Theatre
John Dand
Reporter
Phe Dancing Nig
Episcopal Church
Atlanta
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Phenix
the People’s Bank
Georgetown, S. C
People's Bank
James
Alice Freeman
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Harry Fogel
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