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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1909

Page

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Governor Appoints Judge for Georgetown Trial in Negro Assault

Governor Ansel appointed Judge John S. Wilson to preside over a special term of the criminal court in Georgetown for the trial of the negro who assaulted a young county teacher. The case is described as with conclusive evidence and likely to end in conviction and hanging under the new capital offense law. The victim provided a detailed statement to the governor, recounting the struggle and threats with a knife before escaping as help arrived.

Ansel John S. Wilson Georgetown Columbia Record

Tragedy in Watseka as Banker Kills Doctor

In Watseka Illinois on a Sunday night J B Sayler vice president of the First National Bank Crescent City killed by Dr W R Miller who had paid attention to Sayler's wife mother of Golda Sayler 17. Sayler's murder was linked to family tragedy and a secret packet of papers held in his bank box. The coroner may open the box after the funeral to shed light on the case. Dr Miller is jailed for murder while Mrs Sayler, her father and brother are held as alleged accessories.

Watseka Ill Golda J. B. Sayler First National Bank Crescent City W. R. Miller Golda Sayler W. R Nightengale Sayler Mr. Nightengale

Debts and Bonds Shift County Finances Across State

Comptroller General Jones warns of rising bonded indebtedness across counties and school districts. He cites mounting floating debt, bond schemes, and strained office resources. The Charleston Tuberculosis Exhibition faces opposition from the National Association as plans move toward next fall.

Columbia Jones Abbeville Seaboard Tate Public Schools of Charleston National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Carolinas

Encouraging Better Living Through Easy Credit Service

A cheerful pitch promotes a credit service aiding young couples and families to establish homes with easy monthly payments. It claims to lift burdens, solve problems, and provide artistic, comfortable furnishings at value prices. The message invites readers to use the service for a happier home life.

Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Claims

A medical advertisement claims kidney disease stems from albumen loss and uric poisoning. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy, citing a Georgetown user G W Watts and stating nationwide sales by Foster Milburn Co with a 50 cent price.

Dean Greater Georgetown G. W. Watts Front St Georgetown S.C Iseman Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan’s

Carrie M. Dudley Schedules Georgetown Hagley Trips

Beginning July 6 the Carrie M Dudley will sail Georgetown to Hagley daily at 5 p m departing Georgetown and return from Hagley at 9 a m Captain P R Smith aboard the vessel operates the service through normal winter schedule.

Carrie M. Dudley Georgetown Hagley Sa. m

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