Commissioners Meet in Georgetown May 1909
The Georgetown Board of County Commissioners met on May 3 1909 with Supervisor J B Johnson and Commissioners H T McDonald and G E Scott. They referred a letter about Mrs Richardson to the Supervisor and approved bonds for A J Tilton Ellis and T W Brightman. Road Overseers paid 754 and claims totaled 3662 42. A Santee deputation urged reinstating Daily Bank Ferry and the board will consult attorney Hazard. The meeting adjourned after handling the Brightman communication and other routine business.
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Georgetown
Board of County Commissioners
J. B. Johnson
H. T. McDonald
G. E. Scott
S. S. ‘Thomas
Richardson
A. J. Tilton
Ellis
T. W. Brightman
Santee
Hazard
Elizabeth K. Doyle
B.C
Desperate Negro Prisoner Killed in Jail Fight
In Leesburg Lee County jail deputy sheriff H D Logan killed inmate Holmes during a hand to hand clash in a dark cell. The struggle began when Holmes attacked with a stool and beat the officer before Logan drew his pistol. The deputy was exonerated.
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Albany
Logan
South Atlantic railroad survey to Knoxville to Charleston
The survey for a South Atlantic railroad from Knoxville to Greenville and onward to Charleston will start soon. Bonds totaling 4 million dollars fund preliminary work. Col S A Jones, promoter, writes Greenville board of trade that building the road is certain. The line would serve as a coal route from Tennessee to the coast.
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South Atlantic
Knoxville
Greenville
Charleston
Col. S. A. Jones
Greenville Board of Trade
Tennessee
Sewfeca Journal
Mrs. Sarah Dawson Dies in Paris Widow of Charleston News Founder
Mrs. Sarah Morgan Dawson of Charleston South Carolina dies suddenly in Paris. Widow of Capt Francis W. Dawson former proprietor of the Charleston News and Courier. Survived by son Francis W. Dawson and daughter Mrs. Herbert Barry of New York.
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Paris
Sarah (Morgan) Dawson
Charleston
S.C
Dream Clues to Murder Case Reported by Psychical Research
In York Pennsylvania a Victorian era murder case surfaces as Prof James Hyslop and Dr Isaac Funk discuss the Dellinger case in the Journal of Psychical Research. Mrs Dellinger reportedly dreamed of a revolver on a grave and later the weapon was found as described. Henry Snyder allegedly confessed after the dream vision and police follow up. The narrative blends spiritualist claims with a real homicide. The piece also notes local reflections on postal change rules and a community band event at Rollaway with a small 10 cent admission.
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New York
James H. Hyslop
American Society of Psychical Research
Isaac M. Funk
Journal of Psychical Research
Sarah Dellinger
York
Hyslop
Dellinger
William E. Hooper
Carvin
Henry Snyder
Curtis
Meeker Recreates Oregon Trail At Seattle Exposition
Ezra Meeker, pioneer traveler at age 72, tours the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Pay Streak in Seattle. He lays out trails and log cabins to reenact the Oregon Trail journey from Seattle to New York and back. Visitors ride the ox team and glimpse a miniature version of early westward expansion.
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Seattle
Wash
Ezra Meeker
Oregon
Washington
New York City
National Capital
Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Meeker
Great Northwest
Cascades
Lewis and Clarke
Clairvoyant and Palmist Ad Offers Readings
An advertises Madam Lazell a clairvoyant and palmist offering palmistry card readings and love life advice. It promises personal magnetism, business guidance, and truthfully revealing lovers affairs. Services include test readings and varying prices from 10c to 5.00 with hours 10 AM to 10 PM at 817 Front Store room.
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Erseers
Negro Desperado
F. W. Dawson
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Columbia
Columbus
Augusta
Savannah
Macon
P.C. Chattanooga
Charleston Columbia
Uncle Sam
Mdme Lazell
REO
JEO
Mercer Brothers
Front Street
the People’s Bank
Georgetown, S. C
People’s Bank
Lunn Hop
Dunmore
P. O
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