Political banter and hints on Lorimer shadow race
A breezy round of political quips about Lorimer, Roosevelt, Taft, and the 1900s campaign scene. References to the Chicago opium market, party splits in Florida, and predictions on the Baltimore Convention with sly jabs at candidates Harmon Bryan Hearst and Gaynor.
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Lorimer
Chicago
Republican Party
Florida
Senate
Col. Roosevelt
Baltimore
Wiley
Boston
China
Powell Clayton
Ark
Taft
Roosevelt
Phila
Harmon
Bryan
Hearst
Gaynor
Georgetown Chautauqua attracts large crowds at a bargain
Weekday afternoon and evening programs drew bigger than expected audiences at the Georgetown Auditorium. DeKoven and his Male Quartet, Tom Corwine the famed imitator, and the management received praise for offering high class attractions at affordable admission. Pamihasaika and his Pets perform at 4 p.m. with Evelyn Bargelt and Clarence Burgderfer headlining the evening.
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DeKoven
Tom Corwine
Chatau’ Qua
Georgetown
Pamihasika
Evelyn Bargelt
Clarence L. Burgderfer
Sampit Notes and Local Updates
Sampit notes report several residents in illness, students returning from Lander College and the Citadel, and a death of Rachael Williams near Sarah Keith’s home. A Sunday School Institute is announced for June 18 at Oak Grove, with revival meetings to begin Sunday night June 23 led by Rev. Hutson from Johnsonville and Prospect. invites readers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bailey
Citadel
Southern Merccantile Company
Georgetown
Rachael Williams
Sarah Keith
Oak Grove
George
Beach Case Prompts Puritanic Reform in Aiken
The Beach case prompts a reform wave in Aiken, ending the town’s famed winter scene for the East's elite. The City Council closes gambling halls and confiscates paraphernalia. Police will monitor social clubs every sixty minutes for two weeks to curb dissipation as protracted church meetings begin and the wealthy join in.
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Atlanta
Aiken
East
Sampit Revival Begins June 23 Under Hutson Help
Sampit DC June 18 1912 revival meetings start Sunday night June 23 at Sampit with Pastor W AH Perry assisted by Rev E T Hutson of Zion and Prospect charge. Hutson, a noted revivalist, will deliver the first sermon Monday night June 24. Parishioners are urged to attend pray and bring friends.
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Sampit
Mr. Hutson
Johnsonville
Prospect
W. H. Perry
S.C
D.C
E.T. Hutson
Zion and Prospect Charge
Hutson
W. AH. Perry
Free Pocket Book of Political Information Offered
A free vest pocket book from D Swift Co Washington DC offers readers a 1908 1910 election data guide with state outcomes, Congress members per state, presidential life highlights from Washington to Taft, state populations from census 1890 1900 1910, city populations, and a 1912 1913 calendar.
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D. Swift & Co
Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Wounds Fast
The nation gasps at the injuries of the Fourth of July yet Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offers rapid healing for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds or explosions. It treats boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles. 25 cents at all druggists.
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Bucklen
Man in Neenah Breaks Ribs After Coughing Fit
A Neenah Wisconsin man suffered broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. The report touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy that ends a late cough and heals weak lungs. An anonymous customer testimonial from Columbia Missouri claims it would have caused consumption without the medicine. The ad promises a guaranteed satisfaction and free trial bottles at druggists.
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Neenah
Wis
Ends Hunt For Rich Girl Electric Bitters Ad
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for nerves complexion and energy, claiming a woman’s strength and health improve with the remedy. It asserts broad benefits including relief from indigestion backache headache fainting and dizzy spells and urges readers to try it. Also notes a lost setter puppy two months old white with light yellow ears with a reward at the item office.
Courtney Camp No 457 W O W meeting notice
Courtney Camp No 457 of the Woodmen of the World meets on the first and third Wednesday nights on the third story above Bank of Georgetown. All Wood men are given a cordial welcome. R B Fraser C C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Bank of Georgetown
R. B. Fraser
C. C
Georgetown's Modern Residence For Sale At Bargain Price
One of Georgetown's most modern residences in the best residential section on a corner lot. Twelve rooms and bath with a large pantry, nice lawn, new house with every modern convenience. A great bargain for a nice home in this city with terms to suit the purchaser. Apply at the office.
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Chickering & Sons
Henry & S. G. Lindeman
Haines Bros
Marshall & Wendell
Foster, Armstrong and Brewster
Charleston Piano Company
J. W. Wallace
Society Street
Charleston, S. C
Georgetown
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Great Wind
Senator Dixon
Messrs
Bryant
Lafollette
Champ Clark
Sampit Notes
D. N. Bourne
Lizzie Bailey
Lander College
Man
Phenix Furniture
J. M. Turner
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
R. R
St. George
South Carolina
P.O
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