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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
1
No new developments today in the Mrs. Griffin killing case at Columbia. The inquest is postponed until Wednesday night next.
The Daily Item offers new subscribers a gift of a pair of scissors with a six month subscription for two dollars. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and include a guaranteed pair of shears. The offer promises a brighter and more useful paper.
The Payne bill's lumber tariff would repeal duties, risking a $33 million ten year loss for North Carolina. Experts say 1,569 million feet yearly at $15 per thousand would shift costs from producers to consumers, costing the state about $24 million annually and affecting farmers, merchants, and landowners.
A mob of about one hundred farmers and citizens in Colleton County abducted Frank Samuels and Quillie Simmons from officers and hanged them to a tree near the railroad. The deaths followed their alleged role in the May 29 murder of Benjamin Smoak, a local merchant. The loot from the crime included about $95 in cash and checks, leading to arrests.
John Chamberlain aged seventeen from Sparta New Jersey was treated at home for a bullet wound while hunting with his brother. Surgeons found appendicitis during operation and removed the appendix and repaired the intestines. They stated recovery was likely only because the appendicitis was discovered.
Mr. J. I. Hazard Jr. from Columbia arrived at 11 30 p m in his new G M F auto. The group left Thursday morning and faced a Wateree river delay at Camden. They traveled via Sumter Mayesville and Kingstree and praised the trip.
The University of South Carolina offers scholarships in the Department of Education to one young man from each county. Each scholarship is worth 100 dollars plus 18 dollars for matriculation or term fee. Examinations will be held at the county seat on Friday July 2. Admission test also at the same time. Write for information to Mitchell, President, Columbia, US.
County Board of Education will hold the Clemson Agricultural College scholarship and Entrance Examinations at the County Court House Friday July 2 at 9 A M. Applicants must be at least 16 to enter the Freshman class. Scholarships worth 100 dollars and free tuition. Session begins September 8 1909. Apply to the County Superintendent after June 20 for details and catalogs.
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