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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
1
A distant couple arrives after a generous uncle pledges support to begin life in the town. He advises life and wife insurance with New York Equitable, extols its policies, then shifts to hardware, wallpaper, and furniture recommendations from local firms Carolina Hardware Co Phenix Furniture Co and Georgetown Furniture Co. The dialogue blends prudence and shopping guidance for setting up a new home.
S A Parker a city veteran and Confederate veteran recounts being beaten by William Taylor on Darlington plantation Pee Dee after demanding payment for a Singer machine. Taylor allegedly struck with a fence slat. Parker escaped unarmed and Taylor was bound over to await magistrate action at Plantersville.
The excerpt notes that the subject appeared at the Court of General Sessions and, as a result, is once more qualified to repeat other outrages, indicating a court decision or qualification following proceedings.
Anderson March 21 Judge George E. Prince of the 10th circuit collapsed with paralysis this morning at 8 30 while dressing for breakfast. Doctors regard his condition as serious though unsure of outcome. A 54 year old veteran jurist, he was to open court at Abbeville tomorrow but cannot attend as Chief Justice Pope and Governor Apsel are notified.
Friday Mr D C Simpkins of the Electric Theatre sought our sign on a petition to annul permission for the Maryland Investment Co entertain ment show in Georgetown. After review the board found no objectionable content and declined to endorse the petition. The note urges for wholesome amusements and competitive quality to benefit the town. The piece closes with a wry quotation from an Argonaut item about Fortune and a courtroom joke.
Very convenient table board offered for business men with reasonable terms. Apply for particulars to Mrs. F. L. Carson, 1020 Front Street. Date shows 3 16 and notice type.
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