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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

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Speakers at Tourist Hotel lawn rally draw 1500 in Georgetown

A large crowd gathered on the Tourist Hotel lawn for a political rally re convening after a courthouse statement. Candidates for state offices spoke including Comptroller General hopefuls, education, railroad, and governor contenders with Col. H T Thompson and Gov. Cole L. Blease among speakers.

Court House Olin Sawyer Eton A.W. Jones Jones N. W Brooker Comptroller’s Office Stiles Millichamp Millichamp Edgefield J. E. Swearingen B. R. Tillman South Carolina University KE. C. Elmore J. C. Boyd H. T. Thompson Col. Thompson Jas. A. Summersett F- C. Fishburne W. A. Richardson Railroad Commission Richardson Caughman Govenor Gov Ansel Cole L. Blease Newberry Blease I. G. Walker Georgetown Cansler Tirzah

Mr. Ford Responds to Detyens Allegations in Letter

Mr. Geo T Ford denies political rings and claims he votes his own mind. He cites his Atlantic Coast Lumber Corp employment and asserts others like Detyens were once in company service. He names references G G Davis Rosemary W H Andrews and C T Darling as sources to verify his statement.

Daily Stem Detyen Dave R. Rogers Rosemary Mr. Detyens Atlantic Coast, Lumber Corporation W. H. Andrews C. T. Darling G T. Ford

Caughman Seeks Re election to Railroad Commissioner

Banks L. Caughman announces candidacy for re election to South Carolina Railroad Commissioner. He cites personal residence move to Columbia and inspections of every line to ensure safety and service. He calls for lower rates, better schedules, and faithful public service.

Railroad Commission South Carolina Columbia Banks L. Caughman

Recorder Court Doles Fines and Forfeitures. City Sale Set

Recorder's court records guilty pleas for John Doe and Frank Atkinson each fined 25 dollars for concealed weapons and disorderly conduct. Joe Vanderhost forfeits bail of five dollars. City to sell at noon on July 21 a pair of heifers at the city stables unless redeemed. Local pool room cases cited with two men, H Baldwin fined five dollars, J A Westberry pardoned. Denver convention nominates John Worth Kern for Vice President. Mrs. H M Powell returns home from Anderson. Duncan Methodist church to have no services tomorrow. Pastor T E Morris reports son Hubert improving.

John Doe Frank Atkinson Joe Vanderhost W. A. Black H. Baldwin J. A. Westberry Denver John Worth Kern Indiana Indiana Statesman H. M. Powell J. R. Powell Anderson Duncan Methodist Church T. E. Morris Hubert

Levy clarifies Detyens Ford audit controversy

C J Levy states publicly that Detyens claimed Dorrill could win 99 votes out of 100 for auditor at Landrum, but Ford was not present. The letter aims to set the record straight on the remarks amid the Detyens Ford discussion.

C. J. Levy

Lost gold pin with daisy design and chip diamond center

Reward offered for return of a lost gold pin featuring a daisy design and a diamond chip in the center. Return to the office for possible contact and recovery.

Market Quotations From Bourne & Co. Prices and Grains

Quotations list iron corn meal oats and flour futures with spreads and bid ranges. Virgin and Scrape figures shown along with tar in machine barrels and other commodity notes.

D. S Bourne & Co

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