Local Brieflets from Georgetown and Community Happenings
Regular meeting of the Kiks tonight at 8 30. Miss Bellz Riff ill for a week. Tomorrow at three the marriage of Miss Julian C. Smith to Dr. D T Pope of Elisto Island at the bride residence on Prince Street. Dr Geo Johnsony will perform the ceremony. A young man found dead in a field yesterday, thought due to drinking. A submission on Sunday business, writer unnamed, declined publication. Ladies of the city show interest in the Evening Visitor idea. Chief Rouse arrested Justice Williams for axe assault on Emma Smith. A man who killed an old man near Newtown years ago served two years. Oliver named District Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Fifth District Knights of Pythias. Mayor Fraser asked by the League to write on the city advantages and history. photo requested. Capt A J Slocum and City of Georgetown sail with a cargo of lumber raided by Atlantis Coast Lumber Corp. First trip since September gale. vessel in commission since year start. Sailors welcome arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian C. Smith
D. T. Pope
Elisto Island
Prince Street
Geo Johnsony
Episcopal Church
Rouse
Justice Williams
Emma Smith
Newtown
101 Cunts
A J. Slocum
Georgetown
Atlantis Coast Lumber Corporation
Slecin
Systematic town boosting and its rise in a small city
Systematic boosting described as a future for American business, detailing a moribund town board of trade revived by a proactive leader. The plan to lure families with personal attention, mail letters to newcomers, and mobilize new residents to boost population is recounted with examples and quotes from the Baltimore American. A final note mentions Mayor Stumitz of California being found guilty of extortion and sentenced to five years in prison, with the crowd reacting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Bréa
Vanners
Sho
Baltimore American
Stumitz
California
Marine listings of shipments to Munnerlyn and Cly
Stmr Theodore Weems with Baltimore merchandise to B A Munnerlyn Co. and Stmr Navahoe Hele from New York via Wilmington to Cly teamship Co. plus Frank Sessoms Sarvis Jaw River to B A Munneryn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stmr
Theodore Weems
Hall
Baltimore
B. A. Munnerlyn & Co
Navahoe
Hele
New York
Wilmington
Cly Teamship Co
R. Frank Sessoms
Sarvis
Jaw River
Bishop Capers Condition Presses On
Report notes Bishop Capers remains in similar condition with no marked change yet. Officials say several days must pass before any improvement or deterioration. A reminder urges caution about borrowing trouble and noting the safe handling of lending. headquarters visit mentioned for Weinberg's with fixed ribbons as a detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capers
Takis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiks
T. D. Forbes
Miss Bellz Riff
Hugh L. Oliver
Knights of Pythias
J. Walter Doar
Camden
Sumter
Bishopville
Manning
Fraser
League of American Municipalities
League
Georgetowfi
Marine News
Weinberg’s
Frank N. Hucks
Cannon Street
L. D. Wiggins
General
W. W. Taylor & Son
R. J. Poston
Bublis
Red Store Wharf
Hartnett & Day
S. C
J. H. Green
L. E. Knox
T. B. Parker Sampson
Dunmore
Seyward
J. A. Baxter
C. O. Smith, Rutledge Johnson
Aerat
Sadies
R. M. Manigault
Magr
A.munnerlyn & CO
Agents OF the
Baltimore and Carolina Steam Ship Company
Charles T.4
Georgetown Steamship
Pee Dee
Black River Steam Boat Line
Bucksville Steamboat Line
Insurance Agents & Commission Merchants
B. F. Jones & Son
Front St
Y, D. Croft
Staple Groceries
Front Street
Crockeryware
P Just
H. Inman
Inman
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