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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
1
A storefront ad promotes palmistry readings and clairvoyant services at 17 Front Street. It claims to reveal secrets for love, success, and influence, offering lovers forecasts, marriage timing, and personal guidance for 10 cents to a dollar. Hours listed as 10 AM to 7 PM.
Mr J E McQuade and Mrs Annie Carroll Ponard were married yesterday at St Joseph's Church. They arrived with the Georgetown City Band and were escorted to the Tourist Hotel by a large crowd. Best man W L Harrigan and bridesmaid Mamie Cooper joined in the celebration with music, a bouquet presented at Rosemary, an Elks color decorated dining room, and toasts from Mayor Fraser. The couple, described as esteemed, will begin a home together as the community offers hearty good wishes.
A New York benefit for Police Lieut. Joseph Petrosino’s widow and child failed to raise expected funds due to Black Hand threats. The Academy of Music event drew far fewer attendees as letters and fear spread through Italian communities, deterring patrons and even signed performers from appearing.
Statement details the financial condition of the People's Bank at Georgetown South Carolina as of the close of business on April 28 1909. It lists assets liabilities capital and notes the bank’s financial status for that date.
A Denver Post note tells of Elks and a 15th street jeweler where a prank unfolds. The jeweler’s wife receives a phone call from a fake operator, who insists on speaking to the husband, provoking a humorous exchange as the lodge members take turns using the ruse. The item, dated 1909, also includes bank notary lines and assorted local ads for goods and services in Georgetown.
Local ad notes discounts on Mobile Oil and Cre-Sol vents pumps and tires. Deals spotlight standard goods at unusually low prices.
Georgetown Furniture Co. advertises Dixie and Climax mosquito nets and a 20 percent reduction on all white linen skirts while supplies last. Call early to view the line and take advantage of the deal.
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