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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
1
A newspaper interview with Alfred Jenkins, described as an 18 year old Black man held on charges of attempted assault on a young white woman near Waccamaw. Jenkins says he did not commit the crime and requests execution if found guilty, while detailing his arrest and demeanor.
Georgetown reports that rumors of a financial trade involving Postmaster A King are unfounded. Inspector Smith is in town, commending the office, while King says official reports will substantiate his clean record. Rumors prompted political maneuvering but appear unlikely to effect Washington action.
In a Missouri obituary notice the deceased is described with cutting bluntness. The writer condemns Mary Boyer for constant slander and unkind speech, stating she never spoke well of anyone and that her heaven would not be welcome to the town’s residents. A sardonic parting remark about contributing ice money follows.
Georgetown South Carolina resident Mrs. J O Hathcock reports severe backaches and kidney pains that disrupted activity. After trying several remedies she found relief using Doan's Kidney Pills, with regular secretions and general health improving. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Georgetown post office lists unclaimed letters with advertised status required. Men include Thos W Brown Mr Bush Steaward Wm Linthicum Pramis Cotton H J Roberson Geo Albert Levier Len W S Smith Adad Smith Dr W Gustavus Thomas Szekiel Wins and (2) women include Mrs Sue Alston Miss Annie Green Lula Loyd Miss Leila Parsons Miss Minnie White Mrs Lizzie Williams among the unclaimed.
A friendly banking or credit service advertises helping young couples and families establish a home with easy monthly payments. It emphasizes happiness, lower burden, consistent prices, and a tasteful, comfortable home as a great earthly blessing.
Mrs T J Dolby died at her Georgetown South Carolina home last week and was buried here after her husband brought the body for burial. Rev J W Dishman conducted services from Mrs Mary Maloney home. Mr and Mrs Dolby had lived in Greenville about fifteen years before moving south last fall. Dolby praised Georgetown residents for their help and sympathy during her illness.
In Red Bank New Jersey Mrs Geo W Applegate reports her pet hen began laying on December 3 and has laid 130 eggs by February 7 with bursts of multiple eggs per day and a Sunday pause. The bird’s behavior including a dramatic 12 eggs in one nest and a later stretch of Friday production startled the family and a physician was summoned.
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