Local and Personal notes from the city
Isaac Butler to lead Carolina Hotel. A fatal stabbing occurred in Chester as Guy Atkinson killed John Chisolm over a woman. Atkinson remains at large. Dr. Johnson paid tribute to Bishop Capers. Schoolboys defeated Georgetown 17 to 6 in morning baseball. Delegates head to Columbia for the I O O F Grand Lodge Convention. Lost pin with diamond center, reward at Daily Item Office. The Dick Military bill moves toward law. Veterans smokers planned at Palmetto Club. Complaints of nightly disturbances on Merriman Street call for police vigilance. A D Rousey recovering after appendicitis operation. progress welcomed.
Memorial Day Observances at Confederate Monument
Hundreds gather at the Confederate monument in Broad and Highmarket streets for Memorial Day ceremonies led by the Ladies Memorial Association. Rev L R Cahall delivers the oration. schoolchildren present wreaths and crosses of honor to veterans C G Bointon and G A Parsons.
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Confederate Monument
Fair Carolina
Ladiés Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans
Sons of Véterans
Militia
T. E. Morris
America
Col
J. H Read
L. R. Cahall
Bynum
C. G. Bointon
G. A. Parsons
Cards of thanks fade as neighbors lend aid after death
A reader laments thank you notices in papers, noting neighbors provide aid during illness and death without praise. The letter mentions selling a milk cow and roan gelding horse, and a black and white shoat offered cheaply. The piece closes with a biblical reference about God’s wonders and steps on the sea.
Unclaimed Letters at Georgetown Post Office
List of letters remaining in the Georgetown South Carolina post office for the period ended May 9 1908. Recipients must claim by stating they are advertised and pay one cent per letter. names include Frank Brown John A Davis Lyman Dunlap Warren Green Ed Hammett and others women listed with Misses Mrs. and Miss Sophie Williams Daisy White and more.
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Georgetown
S. C
Frank Brown
John A Davis
Lyman Dunlap
Warren Green
Ed Hammett
G A Jones
Henry Johnson
CW Louis
Market Briefs: Cotton and Grains Reported in Mixed Trading
Today’s markets show cotton at 9 percent, oats at 70, meal at 1.65, with D. S. bellies and butts trading around 734 and 534 units. Prices are subject to quick shifts as buyers and sellers gauge demand.
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D. S
Fine Native Beef and Prompt Service at Cook's Stables
Local advertisement for A. A. Washington at 602 Front St offering fine native beef and for horse care at Cook's Feed and Livery Stables run by Mr. C D Cook with attentive service and prompt handling. call to visit.
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A. A. Washington
Front St
Disorder Outside Duncan Methodist Church Cited
During evening services at Duncan Methodist Church the pastor and congregation were disturbed and annoyed by boisterous white boys on the sidewalk. The pastor asked several men to quell the noise by these ill-mannered street ruffians. It laments no policeman on site to enforce respect for the sacred house of God. The gang should have been escorted to the lock up.
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Duncan Methodist Church
Damaged corn link blamed for cattle deaths near Honey Hill
A Honey Hill farmer reports widespread cattle deaths in the past weeks due to consuming damaged corn sold by wholesale merchants. The piece urges immediate health inspections in every city where grain is sold, asserting Georgetown handles only pure food goods and placing the suspect sales in Charleston County.
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Honey Hill
Georgetown
Charleston County
Drainage Congress Adjourned Meeting Reconvened Tomorrow
The adjourned meeting of the National Drainage Congress will reconvene tomorrow in Washington. Delegates from Charleston and Georgetown left their cities this afternoon to attend. Mr. C. P. Allston and Mr. C. Moore will represent their counties.
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National Drainage Congress
Washington
Charleston
Georgetown
C. P. Allston
C. Moore
Hampton
Thousands Visit Guinness Farm in La Porte Mystery
Laporte Indiana May 10 thousands visit the farm of Mrs Bella Guinness alleged murderess where bodies were unearthed in the barn and thought burned in a fire on April 28 Up to 115000 sightseers pass the death site as rail and trolley lines bring 4000 new residents to the city the mayor orders strict Sunday closings and locals flood hotels and restaurants with patrons.
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Laporte
Ind
Bella Guinness
Guinness
Darrow
New Laces Arrive for Sale at 725 Front Street
George B. Sanders sells a fresh stock of laces and fashion wings at 725 Front Street from May 7 to May 31. Newest goodsOn display in the store window and available for purchase during the period.
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George B. Sanders
Front Street
No such quiet isle away from war, breeze says beat on
A pensive speaker asks for a tranquil refuge from ongoing toil and cobwebs while the Sampit river breeze replies that no such place exists and urges endurance in the current struggle.
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Sampit
Former President Cleveland Improves in Lakewood Reports
Lakewood state sources report former President Cleveland is showing improvement. The update notes steady recovery and ongoing health precautions as officials monitor his condition.
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Lakewood
Cleveland
J D Abrams Returns to Georgetown at Farrelly Bros Stables
J D Abrams resumes operation at Farrelly Bros stables in Georgetown offering shoeing and harness repairs soliciting public patronage.
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J. D. Abrams
Georgetown
Farrelly Bros. Stables
Walter H. Wells Seeks Solicitorship in New 12th Circuit
Walter H. Wells announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Solicitor for the 3rd Judicial Circuit now serving an unexpired term, with Georgetown County placed in the new 12th Judicial Circuit, subject to Democratic primary rules.
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3Rd Judicial Circuit
Jno. S. Wilson
Georgetown County
12Th Judicial Circuit
Walter H. Wells
Candidate for Solicitor in the 12th circuit vows service
A self described candidate announces for Solicitor of the 12th circuit and pledges to abide the primary's result and support its nominees. He notes four years in the Confederate Navy and asks for votes, promising faithful service as he once followed the Bonnie Blue flag.
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Confederate States Navy
Coroner Candidate Declares Candidacy for Georgetown Office
T S Sessions announces his candidacy for Coroner to the White Voters of Georgetown and County pledging to abide the primary results and faithfully discharge duties if elected.
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Georgetown
County
T. S. Sessions
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Isaac Butler
Carolina Hotel
John Chisolm
Guy Atkinson
Chester
Atkinson
Johnson
Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church
Bishop Capers
Columbia
Grand Lodge
The
Gare Easton
F. J. Davis
J. W. Dear
A. J. Broughton
H. L. Higgins
J. N. Alphonse
Br. M. Dear
H. D. Beckman
L. C. Croft
H. C. Higgins
Lodge of Pythiars
Aiken
Daily Item Office
Claude C. Scurry
City
Florence
United States
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
H.L. Oliver
Sons of Veterans
Palmetto Club
Merriman Street
A. D. Rousey
J. H. Read
S.C
Mary Julia Alston
Lizzie Bell Brown
Rebecca Brown
Luryer Judon
Florence Mack
Della Powell
Judy Shaw
Ella Singleton
Panny Smalls
Sophie Williams
Daisy White
Everone
Union Mercantile Co
W. W. Walker
Carolina Hardware Co
Guinness Farm
Sampson Dunmore, Pres
G. J. Dunmore
P. O. Box
Fraser St
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