25 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
1
Mr J M Ringel a leading Georgetown clothier plans tearing down the old three story Commercial Hotel and erecting a modern brick hotel with 25 to 80 rooms at an estimated cost of 15000 to 25000 dollars. The project aims to centralize business hub traffic and provide first class accommodation at lower costs, benefiting travelers and locals.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, chief witness for Marie K THaw, testifies amid the Mattawan sanity hearing. She recalls her 1907 testimony and denies being coached by Dr. Flint or others on how to testify. She says she fears Thaw may threaten and shoot her if he is released.
Clemson College will open an intensive one year agricultural course from October to June for men 18 and over. The program excludes standard academic subjects and teaches crop production, horticulture, animal husbandry, dairying, rural bookkeeping, and parliamentary practice. Fees total 117.55 dollars with 40 dollars tuition for eligible students.
In Neenah Wisconsin a man suffered two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy that ends late coughs and heals weak lungs, with a free trial bottle offer at druggists. Effie Morton of Columbia credits the product with preventing consumption.
Announcement invites farmers and Boys' Corn Club members to July competitive exams for Winthrop Clemson USC College of Charleston and Farmers Institute. Geared to Carvers Bay July 16 and Georgetown July 17 with a special instructor and a one year scholarship option via Farmers Union. Also includes rental notice for a five room cottage on Front Street.
A proposed scholarship would grant one boy per county a full year of agricultural study under J. W. Doar, County Superintendent of Education, with selection based on prior agricultural work.
A sensational ad style notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weak nerves and poor health in women. The copy claims bright brains, even temper, rosy complexion, restful sleep, and strong stamina as outcomes of the tonic, urging readers to buy at local druggists.
Georgetown Rebekah Lodge No 31 of the I O O F meets every second Tuesday at 8 pm and fourth Tuesday at 4 pm at Odd Fellows Hall over Bank of Georgetown. Mrs Wm Baskins is Noble Grand and Mrs Geo Easton is Secretary.
Courtney Camp No 457 of the Woodmen of the World holds meetings on the first and third Wednesdays each month. The group convenes on the third story over the Bank of Georgetown where all Woodmen are welcomed. E B Fraser C C J M Turner Clerk.
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