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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

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Robbery at Duncan M E Church Following Prayer Meeting

Mrs Emma Richardson and her daughter Lois were robbed at their Prince street home while churchgoers attended a prayer meeting. Police say a gang of local youths, described as negro boys, likely entered twice, stealing groceries, personal items, and Lois's gold watch. Chief Rouse aims to capture the culprits before another night passes.

Emma Richardson Miss Lois Duncan M. E. Church Prince Street Mrs. Richardson Rouse

Storm moves fast across continent with prolonged northeast rain

Washington reports a rapidly moving storm that traveled from the North Pacific to the middle Atlantic coast in sixty hours, bringing snow north of Virginia and high winds from North Carolina to Maine. After reaching the Atlantic coast its slow movement extended precipitation in the middle Atlantic States. Storm warnings remain from Breakwater to Eastport as ships face north to northeast winds and rain or snow toward the Grand Banks.

Washington Middle New England Atlantic States Virginia North Carolina Maine North Pacific Middle Atlantic Atlantic Middle Atlantic States Eastport European Grand Banks

Illinois farmer unveils cobless corn by T. J. Sconce

The Cobless Corn from Fairview Farm Seed Company of Illinois by T. J. Sconce attracts attention for successful cobless corn. The cob is nearly eliminated, leaving a stalk with kernels. described as having merit and potential superiority over ordinary corn.

T. J. Sconce Fairview Farm Seed Company Illinois Luther Burbank

Clergyman Warns Kissing Could Boost Habit After Dispensaries Close

An Ohio clergyman argues kissing becomes intoxicating and could boom in the state once dispensaries close on August 1, warning readers of a moral impact as alcohol supply ends.

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County Commissioners Meet in Georgetown March 1 1909

The Georgetown board of county commissioners held its regular meeting with Supv. J. B. Johnson and Commissioners H. T. McDonald and G. E. Scott present. They discussed aid for R. G. Harrelson and Mrs. Mary Sanderson, approved monthly aid, and arranged help for other applicants. Dockets showed fines and chain gang assignments across several townships, with totals leading to $3,020.17 in approved claims and a 1909 tax and license breakdown.

Georgetown Board of County Commissioners J. B. Johnson H.T. McDonald G. E. Scott R. G. Harrelson Gibson Mary Sanderson Tindal Mr. Tindal E. D. Powers W. J. L. Carter B. A. Miller L. J. Powers Chain Gang Judge Heenel J. M. Lachicotte J. J. Hucks Elizabeth K. Doyle

Cooper Letter to Carmack Missing in Nashville Trial

The defense rested in the Cooper murder trial as state rebuttal is expected. Key witness James C Bradford described November 9 events and noted a missing Colonel Cooper note to Carmack. McGarn pressed Bradford on strained relations with Carmack and questioned a claimed intent to kill. The court allowed publication of the letter contents.

Nashville Cooper Robin Senator Carmack James C Bradford Colonel Cooper Robin Cooper Bradford Carmack McGarn

Crushed Between Cars In Logging Yard Tragedy

Mr. Tom Barnhill, a popular Conway fan, was crushed between logging cars Tuesday afternoon while coupling them. He received prompt medical attention, but the full extent of injuries was not known at press time. Friends hope injuries are not serious and he will recover soon.

Tom Barnhill Conway Horry

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