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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
2
The Weather Bureau reports fair weather tonight and tomorrow with no precipitation. Clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds are expected across the region.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce partners with the Star and Benson Printing to print free town advertising on back of envelopes for contributors. Envelopes should be sent to either advertiser and notify the Chamber of Commerce for dispatch.
Gustave Lenny a light weight from South Boston was knocked unconscious at the Long Acre Athletic Club in West Twenty-ninth Street during a four round bout with Ed Smith of East 18th Street. Smith delivered rapid blows before the referee intervened as club vice police raided the venue. Smith and two seconds were arrested along with the referee and other club officials after threats to close the club.
Today at the Carolina Hotel, J W Gilberson of Charleston arrives with E R Wright from Richmond and Captain C Porter among others. Also listed are H C Beaty from the city, Mrs F W Ford of Santee, H C Barlette from Eddy Lake, F G Hopmann, A C Wise of Atlanta, S Bow man from New York, L R Parnell, S B Taylor of Darlington, G M Ford of Plant ersville and Allen McFarlan of Laurel.
A local fair advertises a heat event with cool drinks for Sadies and Gentlemen. Ice cream and specialty Snow Ball cones are offered. a pool game entertains spectators while drinks are served at Marisa Pool and Billiard, 882 Front St.
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