Local Marketplace And Events In Georgetown South Carolina
Local notices promote market goods at cheap prices including coconuts bananas oranges grapefruit star fish shells. A Georgetown City Band concert is set for this evening at 8 45 p m at the Tourist Hotel grand stand. The Tenacious Cat and the Prospectors perform at the electric theatre tonight. A large photograph shows the Rivers and Harbors Committee meeting in Washington with L G Walker and Walter Hazard prominent among South Carolina delegates.
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Sdr
Market Dock
Georgetown
Tenacious Cat
Prospectors
Electric Theatre
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Washington
L. G. Walker
Walter .Hazard
South Carolina
Florida
C. P. Foxworth Co
Jos. Schenk
Cheraw
Tackiest Dress Contest Heights Fun at West End Hall
An enjoyable evening lit by laughter as ladies arrived in gawdy hayseed attire at the A C L Fire Hall for the Reliables Bible Class party. Ice cream and cake were served by young ladies, Prof Frost's orchestra provided music, and prizes went to Mrs. T S McConnell and Jos L Windley for tackiest dress and gentleman.
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West End Chapel
T. S. McConnell
Jos. L. Windley
Prof. Frost
Marriage of Miss Gussie R Keels to J H Tiller
At 8 30 p m last evening at 625 Prince Street the marriage of Miss Gussie R Keels of Sumter South Carolina to Mr J H Tiller was solemnized by Rev T E Morris in a simple ceremony. Congratulations followed as The Daily Item extends its best wishes to the newlyweds.
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Chief Rouse
Steeletown
John Gathers
Gus Chambly
Ferguson
W. Palmer
Prince Street
Gussie R. Keels
Sumter
J.H. Tiller
T. E. Morris
Florence Book and Music Co Guitar Sale in Georgetown
Old post office area hosts Florence Book and Music Co selling Far and Pianos and Organs at factory prices for a limited time. Butter sold at 80 cents a pound by C Dr Gaillard after visiting home return. Local crime note as four white men sentenced to prison for killings. Times and Democrat comments on crime and a professor’s view on college behavior.
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Georgetown
Florence
South Carolina
Times and
Democrat
Alarm clocks arrive by steamship in regulated lot
A shipment received by steamship today includes a lot of alarm clocks described as ready regulated. The item is likely intended for sale or distribution, indicating a standardized timing device supply.
Father and Son Payne Jailed for Capital Offences
Greenville report states William Payne aged sixty and his son Earle Payne are jailed on capital charges. The elder is accused of raping a black girl and burning their houses. The warrants were issued by the girl’s parent, and strong evidence is claimed. Both men are white and previously held good reputations, with alleged crimes occurring about four miles from the city.
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Greenville
William
Earle Payne
Payne
Ah Payne
Boy shoots mother and himself in afternoon tragedy
Johnnie Detroit, eleven or fifteen years old, wounded his mother and then shot himself with a revolver during play. A bullet nearly struck him but he survived. the mother died from a fatal wound as she woke and expressed relief it was not loaded. The child’s grip on the revolver ended the scene.
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Johnnie Detroit
Marc Wielek
Johnnie
Roosevelt hedges on Brownsville affair with no cure for bias
Ex circuit judge O W Buchanan dies in Augusta Hospital after being shot on a Pullman car en route last Monday. The shooting is blamed on two boys playing with a rifle. An alarm at box 31 rang at 3 55 this afternoon in what appears to be a false alarm. Georgetown Candy Kitchen offers groundnut candy at 6c per pound and other sweets at low cash prices.
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Roosevelt
Brownsville
O. W. Buchanan
Augusta
Georgetown
Front St
Local Store Promises Electric Bazaar Display Window
A retailer invites customers to view a transforming window display within a month featuring an electric goods lineup. Items include chafing dishes percolators tea kettles irons warming pads curling tongs motors lamps and glassware. A luncheon will be served using electric heating devices.
Gem lamp promises brighter light with modern shade
The article notes a metalized filament lamp named Gem paired with a holophane shade. It claims the setup delivers 25 percent more light for the same cost, highlighting a new lighting trend and efficiency.
Notable Market Quotations From Today
Prices for cotton middling corn meal oats and flour are listed with small variations. The note also records rice flour and turpentine rates, reflecting a mixed commodities snapshot.
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D. S
Statement of the Bank of Georgetown 1908
Statement of the Bank of Georgetown Georgetown S C shows its condition as of March 9 1908 sworn by J I Hazard cashier and filed with the banks books. The document sworn March 13 1908 before H B Springs N P for S C confirms accuracy with attestations from H Kaminski W D Morgan A A Springs directors.
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Bank of Georgetown
Georgetown
S. C
State of
South Carolina
J. I. Hazard
H. B. Springs
N. P
H.kaminski
W.D.“ Morgan
A. A. Springs
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Cain
Savannah
C. Foxworth Co
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W. LR. Cahall
Ladies Aid Society
People’s Bank
Pee Dee
Florence Times
Florence Book and Music Co
Scriven Street
Reliables
Dr. Gaillard
City
Clara M. Howard
Wellesley
Times and Democrat
Resources
Carolina Holw Co
J. Crowley
Groceries
Georgetown, S.C
Red Store Wharf
Hartnett & Day
Farrar & Wescott
Cart
The
Charlotte N. Co
Brinkley
Mgr
Phone
Ors Ae
Loyal McConnell Co
Front Street
RSE & EN Beaty
Isarassoon
Civil Engineering
Georgetown, Ss. C
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