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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
1
A New York case study shows coal tar creosote imports rising from 8.5 million gallons in 1904 to an estimated 22 to 25 million in the current year. Creosote now presides as the standard timber preservative for railroad ties and poles, with creosoting plants expanding 80 percent in four years and domestic supply lagging behind demand.
Coroner reports the death of Dr C J Tomlinson of Shiloh Township in Sumter. Found near his home with a long leg wound and two throat wounds, a razor clenched in his hand indicating suicide. Ill health for months noted as possible motive, no clear cause given.
Farmers and county agents meet in Columbia to plan a campaign against bare winter fields. Demonstrators report farmers hesitate to plow under oats sown as cover crops, fearing loss. advisers suggest plowing half and harvesting half to drive the lesson home.
A newspaper man was thunder struck on reading a telegram this morning, a brief note indicates more details to come later while Sadie is mentioned in context.
George L. Marcotte a drunk valet of Brig. Gen. James Miller was killed by Rev. Harvey Eastman after firing at villagers and the general. Eight neighbors armed with shotguns surrounded Miller’s residence on the Wilton road to compel surrender. Davidson fired at Marcotte but missed. Eastman fatally shot the attacker when he refused to surrender.
Bids requested under the Dispensary Law for gin rum whiskey beer and wines to be delivered in Georgetown. Sealed bids due by March 27 1909 with no bidder marks. Board may reject bids and adjust awarded contracts terms are 90 days. L S Ebrich chairman J E McQuade secretary W H McDonald County Board of Control Georgetown County South Carolina.
A minister discharged a gun during an incident, the shot striking Marcotte in the forehead and killing him. The event prompted investigations into the circumstances and the minister’s actions.
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