Public official defends trolley franchise delay in 1909 letter
Walter Hazard of Georgetown South Carolina responds to a Daily Item editorial misgiving about his handling of the 1905 trolley franchise. He cites three possible causes for delay, rejects indifference and personal motives, and asks editors to drop implied allegations while asserting his honesty and duty to the public. The letter ends with a formal appeal for fair treatment.
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The
Daily Item
Dr G F S Wright Dies in City at 77
Dr G F S Wright aged about 77, a long time dentist and Confederate veteran, died last evening at the residence of Frank G Tarbox on Prince street. He served in the Georgetown Rifle Guards Army of the West and the Civil War. Funeral held at Duncan Methodist Church at 4 pm. He was admired for kindness and public service in the community.
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Frank G. Tarbox
Prince Street
G. F. S. Wright
Wright
Old City
Dr. Wright
Georgetown Rifle Guards
Army of the West
Duncan Methodist Church
W. H. Hodges
Baptist
Opening of Stocks for Georgetown Railway & Light Co
Pursuant to a 1908 commission, books of subscription for the Georgetown Railway & Light Company will open January 25, 1909 at 10 o’clock A.M. in Georgetown. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars, 4000 shares of 25 dollars each. Company to transport passengers and freight and provide light, heat and power by electricity in Georgetown, S C. Case and Case named corporators.
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State of
South Carolina
Georgetown
R. M. McCown
Georgetown Railway & Light Company
Georgetown Electric Company
S. C
S.C
H. C. Case
S. C. Case
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Walter Hazard
DR. Guerdon
F. S. Wright
Heaty & Beaty
England
Front St
Georgetown, S. C
F.read & Company
the People’s Bank
People’s Bank
Oghe People’s Bank
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