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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
1
A Woodmen of the World outing to North Island ended when the crowded steamer struck a sand reef and remained stranded until morning. Passengers, mostly women and children, faced worry as news of the ship's safety finally arrived around 7 o clock, while moonlit night and mosquitoes added discomfort.
Georgetown defeats Charleston by 3 to 1 after a seventh inning injury to Charleston catcher Kline. Rivenbark pitched well for Georgetown with strong defense and Perrett catching. Charleston 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Georgetown 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.
Madrid reports a brutal action around Melilla where Lieutenant-Colonel Hatezimarin was killed after ordering his sergeant to execute him to avoid capture by Moorish tribesmen. Spanish losses are estimated at 400 killed or wounded as mountains fill with Moor bodies and scavengers.
The Steamer Mary A will run an excursion to South and North Island on Sunday August 1 1909. It leaves R R Wharf at 215 p m and Market dock at 230 sharp. Morning trips may be chartered at 980 a m by contacting Capt Jos Lucas or by phone 2031. Tickets available at A C L Drugstore and Young s Store.
Advertises Rexall Order as better than laxatives, claiming not to cause nausea or griping. Pills recommended as candy like and safe for day or night use. Sold in two sizes at 10 cents and 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Engineers under E. V. Dunstan begin a 23 man survey of the inland waterway from Charleston to Georgetown. The project, funded with 20 000 dollars, aims to map an eastern coast water route from Boston to Texas and will be reviewed by Washington after district reports.
Mrs H A Wickman of 14 Wood St Georgetown S C testifies the Dean’s Kidney Pills relieved her dull backache and nighttime restlessness caused by kidney trouble. She notes improved kidney secretions after using one box and recommends Doan’s, marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. 50 cents per box.
The South Carolina Pharmaceutical Association resolves in Anderson on July 7 1909 to oppose any law that would put sale of intoxicating liquors in the hands of druggists. The convention instructs its legislative committee to oppose such legislation and asks that copies be printed in daily papers to prevent misunderstanding.
Help wanted for lumber yard in Georgetown South Carolina. Mill capacity twelve thousand. State salary expected. Address Box 605 Georgetown.
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