30 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
1
Public information dated March 29 1912 lists items at the Georgetown Poor Farm including lumber fencing and buildings valued at 1482 00 along with mule stock and other materials. The report notes titles and costs of titles as part of the investigation initiated by J B Johnson.
The Georgetown Fire Department announces two year appointments effective April 1 1912 for Companies I and II listing officers and members. The notice also details surplus gear vehicles and supplies held for convicts and notes transfers of buggies and roofing materials. A grand jury report from January 1 1912 cites expenditures revenues and outstanding obligations totaling 328,000 with various county and state revenue credits. The squad 3 members propose G W Wiseglass as Foreman for the next term with signatories.
An obituary notes the death of John Nicholas Conklin on March 2 1912 with bereaved children expressing grief and faith. The message includes a sentimental poem and signatures from Mrs J B Gardner. A separate sale notice offers a used automobile in Georgetown for $125.00.
J B Johnson states taxes will be collected with a surplus around 2000 dollars based on past years. He notes purchasing 61 acres, fencing, lumbering, and improvements totaling about 2000.60 dollars. An inventory and itemized account has been given to the foreman for inspection, and he asks voucher receipts be checked dating to his administration.
A rambling piece captures a spring mood with townsfolk enjoying clear skies and warmer air. It blends vivid scenes of robin songs and park life with a dated medical pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure, offering circulars and suggesting remedies alongside a nostalgic note about seasonal rebirth.
To Mothers and Others. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures eczema rashes tetter chafings and crusted humors in children with perfect safety. It heals accidental injuries cuts burns bruises and more. Boils ulcers fever sores and piles respond to its treatment. 25 cents at all druggists.
Easton Novelty Store advertises a selection of cards and booklets. The Item promises guaranteed results for advertisers contacting the store.
A quirky note suggests shifts in China's government have little impact on U S household expenses. It also mulls who handles supper in Britain amid suffragette clashes with police, highlighting social upheaval at home and abroad.
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