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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

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Winyah Indigo Society Dinner Highlights 1909

The 156th annual dinner of the Winyah Indigo Society at the Prince Street hall drew about one hundred members and guests. Distinguished visitors included Dr Henry M Lynder president of Wofford College and Col W W Lumpkin of Columbia. A series of toasts, speeches on education and civic life, and music by the Georgetown City Orchestra marked the banquet, with praise for the board of stewards and the hosting ladies.

Winyah Indigo Society Prince Street South Carolina Henry M. Lynder Wofford College W. W. Lumpkin Columbia Johnson J. H. Read Walter Hazard Henry M. Synder Spartanburg Synder Col Col. Lumpkin H. L. Oliver Oliver Dr Synder Dr. Synder Georgetown Jos. B. Johnson W. P. Shaw

Future life should be 150 years says actuary

John K. Gore, president of the Actuaries Society of America, told the twenty annual meeting that future life spans for humans could reach 150 years. He argued that TB and other preventable diseases limit longevity and that advances in public health may raise the limit to about 160.

New York John K. Gore Actuaries’ Society of America

Delinquent Tax Tales of 1907 1908 in Township Notices

Delinquent tax listings across Township No 1 and No 2 show owners such as Jake Smith Delia Brown Prince Ward Harris Smith and John F Davis with parcels of 1 to 80 acres and 1 building or lot each. The records span 1908 and reference multiple individuals and entities including Bethlehem residents and various estates with parcels and improvements.

Jake Smith John McPherson Delia Brown Bat Prince Ward Harris Smith Phillip Edwarde Peter Darley Henry Sawyer Chas. Gailliard Nua Eliza Harrison Bzekin Richard John F. Davis John W. Fraser Sons and Daughters of Bethlehem Mary Ella Lawrence Millie Towne Stephen Cuttino Rebecca Cat Louie Ashe City Henry Richardson Y Brown Caesar Gardiner Michael Mitchell Carrie Kinloch Slate Misnow

Made to measure clothes bargain at Detmar Woolen Co

The Early Caller has a chance to secure a rare bargain in made to measure clothing from The Detmar Woolen Co. Read in this issue for details on this limited offer and how to order your custom fit suit or overcoat today.

Palmistry Reading and Clairvoyant Advice Offered

A fortune telling card reads in a shop at 817 Front Street offering palmistry readings for 35 cents, truth revealing love affairs, business guidance, and clairvoyant readings for short times. The ad claims universal influence, personal magnetism, and guidance on marriage, lawsuits, and careers, with hours from 10 AM to 7 PM.

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W. I. Society X. U. Snipes Mr. Snipes Us Electrical Contracting & Supply Co Front Street Actuaries Society Charleston Augusta Chattanooga Columbus Savannah Macon Jacksonville Jacksonville Colum Savannah i THE Detmar Woolen CO J. Schwartz Front St Mdme _ Lazell REO Mercer Brothers 8. C D. J. Crowley Edward W. DuRant Screven ST J. W. Wingate Scrven St. Georgetown, S.C Dunmore Modern Homes Georgetown, S.C
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