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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1909

Page

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Semi Monthly Meeting of County Board on Pawleys Island Bridge

The Board of County Commissioners, with Supervisor J B Johnson and Commissioners H T McDonald and G E Scott, considered repairing the Pawleys Island steel bridge. They ordered Johnson to proceed with repairs via the chain gang and warned the public the bridge is not safe and no permanent protection is affordable. users assume risk. $76 from J L Carter was turned over to the Treasurer for commutation road tax. minutes note receipt.

Board of County Commissioners J. B. Johnson H. T. McDonald G. E. Scott Ralph Nesbit Pawley’s Island Johnson Nesbit J. L. Carter Elizabeth K. Doyle

Constable Shot Dead in Oxford Heights Robbery

In Oxford Mass three men shot Constable Albert F Miller during a nearby burglary. Frank Harding of South Milford was found in the waiting room with a fatal bullet wound. Miller’s handcuffs and missing pistol, plus his bloodied club, suggest a second participant in the deadly affray.

Oxford Mass Albert F. Miller Oxford Heights Frank Harding South Milford Miller Harding

Georgetown Protest Over Engineer Office Move

Georgetown leaders including Mayor Hugh W. Fraser Dr Olin Sawyer and W H Andrews arrived in Washington to press Senator Tillman and War Department officials over moving U S engineer offices from Georgetown to Charleston. About thirty to forty workers moved operations to Charleston and HQ to that city. locals seek return to Georgetown and Tillman plans to review the issue.

Washington, D. C News and Courier Hugh W. Fraser Olin Sawyer W. H. Andrews Georgetown Washington Tillman War Department United States Charleston

Poison Candy Kills Pennsylvania Couple on Honeymoon

A Williamsport tragedy reports Albert S. Munro and his bride poisoned by tainted chocolates found in a hotel room. Police linked the box to the crime after discovering half the candy eaten and sent samples for analysis. Captain George W. Vernes, uncle and detective chief, was away at the time.

Williamsport Albert S. Munro Mauro George W. Vernes Pennsylvania Railroad Veynes Whaheett Munros Munro Detrick Pennsylvania Force Mrs. Munro Vernes

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Local Notice

An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney disease and uric poisoning. A Georgetown resident testifies to relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using the product sold by FosterMilburn Co. Also notes a Harpers report about Albert Bellamy, a convicted murderer, and possible appeals. readers warned columnarily due to crowded space.

Dean Georgetown G. W. Watts Front St S. C Dolan Iseman Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean’s Harpers Albert Bellamy State Williamsburg

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