Local and Personal Notices from Georgetown area
A mixture of local ads and notices including new lace arrivals and prices at George B. Sanders, two large boilers built in Meadville for the Dredge Congaree arriving, beef at A. A. Washington, a card from Walter H. Wells of Florence as Solicitor of the 3d Judicial Circuit, Friday bargains at Southern Mercantile, horse feed at Cook's Feed and Livery, newest wings at 725 Front Street, Orange blossoms event at 4 p.m., job notices for a large saw mill plant in Marion, a Florida money find with recoverable owner details, sale of an 18 foot gasolene laurith engine, subscription plea to The Daily Item, ice cream and cake sale by Daughters of the Confederacy on the Bluffs, Memorial Day Confederate Veterans smoker, and funeral arrangement for John B. Hanks at the old Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Washington
Front St
Walter H. Wells
Florence
Gd Judicial Circuit
Wells
Columbia
S. C
Marion
S &C College
City of
3D Circuit
Daughters ‘of the Confederacy
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Palmetto Club
Georgetown Iron Works Delivers 25 Ton Steam Hoist Engine
The Georgetown Iron Works completed a 25 ton single line steam hoist for the U S Government in 90 days and plans to build a 40 ton engine. The firm, founded 1899 by Charles B Colbert, shows a modern, busy plant with 28 machinists in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
U. S
Steele
Gabriel
Sumter Machine Co
Memorial Day Escort Requested by Sons of Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans invite members to attend the Memorial Day cattle in the city on May 11 1907 and form an escort to the Veterans in line. Signed by H. L. Oliver and G. E. Tucker Commandant Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Confederate Veterans
H. L. Oliver
G. E. Tucker
Fire Department Plans May 27 Tournament Event
The Chief of the Fire Department announces a city tournament on May 27 featuring reel aces from all companies, foot races and a cotton picking contest. Citizens are asked to support an old time fireman celebration and possibly an excursion or picnic for families and seniors.
Swedish duet highlights Sampit Church concert on May 8
A May 8 Friday program at Sampit Church features a Swedish duet and varied musical numbers. Performers include Mrs Bourne and Mrs Oxenius with Mr Hjelt and others, with tickets 85 cents and 20 cents for children, sales at Bourne & Co and at the schoolhouse, proceeds for the Women’s Home Mission Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampit
Mes
Bouirie
Sopmt
Norhan Qxonius
Onto Hy K Piatist
Bourne & Co
Wonas
Printer Otis D Smith shoots sister and wounds self in Florida
In Jacksonville Otis D Smith a printer shot and mortally wounded his sister Belle Smith at their home then shot himself in the ear. Belle died at 9 10 tonight while Otis Smith's wound is not serious and he is held by police. The shooting stemmed from a family dispute and a jury has been empanelled to hear the case tomorrow. The Kingstree District Conference will convene at St George next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Philpot
Henry County
Samuel Shelton
Charles Dodson
James Holly
Havings
William
Grover Massey
Heresford
Thoma Spencer
Shelton
Dodson
Massey
Spencer
Wm. Massey
Gill
Jheresford Spencer
Spencers
Masseys
Severty
Jacksonville
Fla
Otis D. Smith
Belle Smith
Smith
Home Wedding Joins Lina Simpkins And Alonzo Bradford
This afternoon at 4 p m at the home of Lina Simpkins brother in Newbern North Carolina and Alonzo A Bradford of Columbia were married by Rev W L R Caball. After the ceremony guests offered congratulations and the couple left on the afternoon train for a bridal tour. Bradford has wide local acquaintance and is admired for his fine qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hride
Lina Simpkins
Newbern
N. C
Alonzo A. Bradford
Columbia
W.l.r.caball
Bradford
Mr. Bradford
Wells Seeks Solicitor Post for 12th Circuit in Democratic Primary
Walter H. Wells announces candidacy to succeed himself as Solicitor for the 12th Judicial Circuit after Georgetown County moves to the new district. He cites prior service as Solicitor in the 3rd Circuit and four years in the Confederate Navy, urging votes to carry his bid and pledging faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd Judicial Circuit
Jno. S. Wilson
Georgetown County
12Th Judicial Circuit
Walter H. Wells
Confederate States Navy
Pressing Cleaning and Dyeing Service Ad
Advertises a modern pressing cleaning and dyeing shop at 119 Scriven Street run by T. S. Sessions. Seeks garment work with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scriven St
T. S. Sessions
South Atlantic Scores Reported in Regional Games
In Charleston the Savannah team won 3 to 1 over Charleston 1. In Macon Macon defeated Columbia 2 to 2. In Augusta the Jacksonville team lost 2 to 1 at Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston- Charleston
Savannah
Macon
Columbia
Augusta
Jacksonville
P. Cc
Charleston
Also Mentioned on This Page
George B. Sanders
Meadville
Penn
R. R
Southern Mercantile
C. D. Cook
Front Street
T. W
Esty
Florida
C. L. Ford
p.Palmer
W. S. Carrington
Greater
John B. Hanks
F. F. Hanks
Old Methodist Church
T. E. Morris
Virginia
H. T. McDonald
Daily Item
Sons of Veterans
Home Missions
Trovatore
Kingstree
St. George
W. F. Clayton
South Atlantic
Loyal McConnell Co
Front
Carolina Holw Co
Front & Orange St
County
D. S. Bellies
D. S. Butts
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