Georgetown Notes and Fire Parade Laughs and Loss
Local column recounts Hon J E Ellerbe arrival and a humorous Teddy bear float in the Darlington firemen parade. Mentions Mr Andrew M Farrelly, Mr EK S Wingate returning to Georgetown, civil war memories, a Sampit campaign meeting, and gains about organized labor. Reports a Cleveland fireworks store explosion killing seven and injuring two, causing a stampede. Lost: a ladies gold locket and chain monogram V C N. reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Andrew M. Farrelly
Georgetown
EK. S. Wingate
Mr. Wingate
S. C
Cleveland
Ohio
Rosemary
Monogram V.C. N
Darlington Firemen's Tournament Impresses Despite Rain
The Darlington firemen’s tournament drew crowds and praise despite heavy rain. Teams from Sumter Columbia Union Florence Anderson Georgetown Charleston Darlington and others competed in hose wagon and reel races. Union won the hose wagon event with 30.8 seconds, Columbia and Charleston excelled in reels, and the open houses hosted by the T P A club boosted attendance. The event was deemed the best yet in the state with Darlington praised for hospitality.
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Darlington
Columbia
Sumter
Battman
Camden
Union
Florence
Anderson
Charleston
Georgetown
Virginia court opens murder trial in death of 10 year old Ray Wingate
In Roanoke at a special term Judge Massie presides over Lewis Wingate’s trial for the death of his son Ray Wingate. Prosecutors allege confinement in a chest and starvation aided by pulled teeth and chained legs. Coroner Dr. Fields testifies bruises and starvation caused death. Wingate denies the charge.
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Roanoke
Massie
Lewis Wingate
Ray Wingate
Independence
Grayson County
J. H. Carico
Commonwealth Attorney
Wingate
M. C Fields
Virginia
Frightened mules dash down Front street injure driver
At 12 50 today a pair of mules pulling a wagon bolted along Front street and collided with a telegraph pole throwing the young driver about twenty feet. He rose after a sickening thud and joked that the pole blocked him. Banks closed for Independence Day.
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Front Street
Providence
Lost Ten Thousand In Asheville Robbery Case
Morris Cross, a New York millionaire traveling with his wife, reports the theft of 10 000 dollars in Asheville North Carolina. He carried the money in a red pocket book with a letter of credit for 2000 pounds sterling. The case is with local detectives as the couple remain in Asheville awaiting clues.
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Asheville
N. C
Morris Cross
New York
Pacific
Cross
Joel Chandler Harris Dies in Atlanta at 8 Tonight
Author of Uncle Remus Joel Chandler Harris died in Atlanta at 8 oclock after a period of ill health from liver trouble. He is survived by a widow and four sons.
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Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Atlanta
Mr. Harris
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J. E. Ellerbe
Sampit
D. N. Bourne
Prince Street
E. J. Marcus, Jr
Sparks
D. S
D. L. Bills
FRONT
Foyal
McConnell
Georgetown Five and Ten Cent Store, Inc
J. H. Fraser
J B Steele
J H Fraser
A J
Dundas
Red Store
Hartnett & Day
Pawley’s Island
C. D. Cook
True Blue
Dudley
Charlotte Steam Laundry
Charlotte
L. Brinkley
Georgetown, 5. C
J. B. Steele, F. Rhem
QO. B. Skinner
Ss. J. Flaum
B. W. Cannon
H. W. Fraser
John Bourne
W.H. Andrews
R. Y. Cathou
Georgetown, S. Co
U. S
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