17 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
1
In Abbeville on March 17 a fire destroyed Harrison college main building, a negro institution run by northern whites. Three students died and five more were seriously hurt after jumping from the second story. Investigators smelled kerosene, amid long standing race tensions over the college presidency.
The Georgetown Rifle Guards will hold their annual inspection Friday at 4 PM on the parade ground by the Armory at Prince and Screven streets. Lieut. Benne th of Fort McPherson and Col. Brock of the South Carolina Adjutant General staff will judge in heavy marching order, with visiting officers Col. Cogswell Major Silcox and Capt. Schroder present. The City Band will provide music and a prize drill for three officers medals will occur during the exercises. Public invited.
Commander Peary, in Atlanta, disputes Governor Brown's remarks calling him a fakir and states he would not attend if treated as persona non grata. He delivered his lecture amid the controversy. In Birmingham, Robert E. Peary's scheduled talk was canceled without explanation.
In a humorous exchange Algie and his father discuss why the Pee Dee river bears a quirky name and whether the river’s swift current explains it. The punchline hints that the origin involves a forgotten Q and a playful misunderstanding.
Water sample from Black River Water Company Georgetown analyzed for the State Board of Health. Results include color 130 units, chlorine 6.00 ppm, free ammonia 0.086, albuminoid ammonia 0.244, nitrates and nitrites none, hardness 22 CaCO3, alkalinity as CaCO3, bacterial analysis showing no coliform organisms. Report signed by F L Parker Jr MD.
Wofford College continues a four week summer session for teachers from June 21 to July 19 with twenty five courses in drawing English French German geography civics Latin geometry algebra arithmetic music physics pedagogy physiology and primary methods Advanced courses available with five or more requests Endorsements come from State and County superintendents and the State Board of Education Last year 146 teachers enrolled Faculty drawn from local colleges and schools A circular outlining courses and faculty will be issued before April The program aims to prepare teachers for better common school work high school teaching experience and professional unity Fees: 10 for privileges board 16 and reduced railroad rates available Contact A G Rembert Spartanburg S C.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a safe tonic for kidneys and bladder diseases both acute and chronic. It claims usefulness for middle aged and elderly people and promises cure for urinary irregularities, sold by all druggists.
Gov. Joe Brown and Mayor Robert Maddox refused to introduce Commander Peary at a lecture in Atlanta citing lack of proof from Peary that he reached the North Pole. Brown likened Peary to a fakir while Maddox argued Peary came as a private citizen on a monkey making proposition.
Edgefield Adver tiser notes that a county fair succeeds with a few strong leaders and several capable backers. Georgetown too shows firm support as the Board of Corporators of the Georgetown Agricultural Fair Association approves the project with substantial subscriptions. Local business and professionals urged to participate to boost Georgetown’s enterprise and prosperity.
Celeste Flick aged four died after joining a game of follow your leader at home in Ford City. An eight year old brother sat on a hot water kettle lid, causing it to tilt and scald the child who succumbed to burns.
Seats go on sale at Georgetown Drug Co Saturday March 19 with limited numbers available. The store promotes early buying to secure preferred seating.
The government offers Railway Mail Clerks from 800 to 1200 dollars annually and Chet employees up to 2500 dollars. Examinations will be held nationwide for Railway Mail Clerks Custom House Clerks Stenographers Bookkeepers Departmental Clerks and other positions. Thousands of appointments expected. Open to anyone over 18 in city or country. Free information by writing to Bureau of Instruction 90N Hamilton Building Rochester NY.
Good health hinges on proper digestion. Foley's Urine Laxative claims to aid digestion stimulate the liver and cure habitual constipation. Sold by all Druggists.
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