Local notes and bids fill Georgetown page crowd
A mix of notices and ads outlines civic life in Georgetown. Items include barber shop promos at Tourist Hotel, a cash sale pitch by Levy’s Bargain, delays to drill due to a wrestling match at the Opera House, and calls for delinquent subscribers to settle balances. University-style events feature Mr Fox’s river and harbor talk and an Elks meeting, with church sermons and prayers scheduled. A boxing match tonight pits Adamson against Hendon, drawing sports excitement.
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Opera House
Georgetown
the Elks
Morgan I. McKeon
Chamber of’ Commerce
Toureist Hotel
John A. Fox
Frost
W. D. Morgan
Mr. Fox
Walter Hazard
Mess. Reid Whitford
L. S. Ehrich
E. L. Lloyd
Dr. Johnson
L. Moulton
R. C. Snipes
J. B. Johnson
Arbor
George 2Own
Atlantic
Seb
Adameon
H. Bo Hendon
Adamson
A Prayer on the Porch During a Quiet Afternoon
A four or five year old girl, absorbed in dolls and bears, speaks a prayer asking God to take care of Roosevelt if anything should happen to him. The Recorder reports on several local cases including Vanderhorst dismissed, White fined, and a carrier attacked over a missing Boston Dipper. A small open faced silver watch is lost, reward offered to F B Wiggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Papa
Wm. Vanderhorst
Wm. White
William Vanderhorst
William White
F.B. Wiggins
Cleland St
George Kirkland Shot by Officer in Barnwell Incident
Augusta Georgia January 27. George Kirkland was shot by Police Officer H J Britt in Barnwell after resisting arrest for profane language. Kirkland not in immediate danger. bullet struck above the chin. Barnwell reports he is resting well and not seriously hurt. sentiment says Britt was forced to shoot. Also notes Brooklyn visitors Justice Williams and son Milton recovering from illness.
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Augusta
George Kirkland
Barnwell
H. J. Britt Kirkland
Alfred ,Dunbar
Allendale
Kirkland
Britt
Dunbar
Brooklyn
Justice Williams
Miltom
Miltom,again In Our City
Toda
Baby Born With Teeth A Four-Pound Girl In Evansville
Virginia Elv Crow, born to Mrs Elv Crow and carpenter Elve Crow of 117 Park Street Evansville Ind, weighed four pounds and arrived with a full set of upper and lower teeth. Doctors suggest prenatal factors from prior tooth extraction may influence tooth development. The infant is small yet normal and already christened Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offer
Elv@ Crow
Park. Street
Evansville
Ind
Virginia
Elve Crow
German Farmer Confused by Bank Cashier Checks
In a Montreal Star item a German farmer seeks cash at a bank during a financial rush. Bank staff explain using cashier's checks, but the farmer grasps slowly. After a long explanation the president likens it to a milk ticket for a baby, and Hans finally understands.
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Hans
Montreal Star
Out of Sight College for Prisoners Sparks Debate at Auburn
Philetus M. Helfer promotes a college for inmates at Auburn New York taught by convicts who are said to be graduates of Oxford Harvard and Yale He argues engagement improves inmates and cites a humorous anecdote about a New York typewriter girl to illustrate discipline and morale A notice adds Rebecca Lodge meets tomorrow at 8 30 with a strong turnout urged for all members to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philetus M. Helfer
Auburn
N. Y
Oxford
Harvard
Yale
Mr. Helfer
New York
Rebecca Lodge
Commerce Club of Georgetown Incorporation Notice
Notice is given that the undersigned intend to apply to the Secretary of State for a charter for the Commerce Club of Georgetown South Carolina. The object is social and to promote the commercial interests of the port and city of Georgetown. Signers are G. G. Davis L. L. Bolick J. L. Matthews. January 28, 1908.
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Secretary of State
Commercia Club of
Georgetown
S. C
G. G. Davis
L. L. Bolick
J.L. Matthews
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R. C. Griggs
Philadelphia
J. G. Cannon
Brownson
H. O.sherrill
Cheraw
Sherrill
Westbury
Levy
Woman's Union
Eatry
Ting
Banwell
Stork
Seth
Washington Star
C. Brunson
Front St
Armory Opera House
E? Waselden
Adamson H. B. Hinson
the Eagle Steam Laundry
Wilmington, N.C
C. A. Doar
B.f.jones & Son
Front
Orange Streets
Grocery Co
Kandl & Kehr Merchant Tailors
Frort Street
Cannon
Cannon and
Highmarket Streets
J. H. Fraser
Agt
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