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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
1
Notes from Georgetown include beef at A A Washington on Front Street and local social chatter. Reports cover a murder case in Albany Georgia after a mule dispute, a Missouri Texas Railroad collision near Muskogee Oklahoma, and a potential end to the Georgetown to Columbia boat line due to patronage.
A man wearing no clear identification attacked in the doorway of John Keller’s fruit and vegetable shop on Front Street at about 11 am. J H Watson was shoved out of the way after being blocked and the assailant slashed Watson’s left arm with a knife, opening a four inch wound. The assailant fled with bystanders in pursuit. he had not been apprehended by press time. The item also notes The Georgetown Daily Item’s rising popularity and subscriber gains.
Georgetown prepares for Farmers Day with experts Spillman Wright and Barrow from the Department of Agriculture to discuss drainage and agriculture. A Salamander Hook and Ladder Company team will compete in the city firemen's tournament on May 27 with members including W H McDonald and F W Arnhalter among others.
Guests registered include J. R. Harrell from Charleston, E. A. Stead of Atlanta, R. J. Hunt from Tennessee, D. L. Besckwell of Charleston, Mrs. Hazel and Niece, W. W. Slaton of Savannah, M. Okealy of Texas, and J. F. Galliger from Boston.
Dr. Amos T. Baker acting superintendent of the asylum testified that his observations lead him to believe releasing Thaw would endanger public safety. The statement emphasizes caution and the potential risk to the community if clemency is granted.
A Winamac man, known for easy bank access, visits a neighboring town where currency is scarce. There he overhears two Irish men recount Finnegan’s tale, joking about long waits at the gate of St Peter and asking for a cent.
H Inman announces a display of seven and fifteen jewel watches from Wal tham Elgin and South Bend brands. The exhibition will run for several days.
Columbia beat Jacksonville 4 to 1. Macon defeated Augusta 2 to 0. Savannah and Charleston finished tied 5 to 5.
Standing of The Clubs notes H Inman stocks gold engagement rings made by J R Wood & Sons with a guarantee stamped in each ring. They offer better value than any other make and invite customers to see their assays.
Poughkeepsie N Y May 15 examination of expert witnesses began to show Harry K Thaw is sane and fit to stand trial in a habeas corpus case to release him from Matteawan Asylum Dr George W Jacoby said Thaw was logical with good memory and able to follow an argument Dr Graemen Hammond testified Thaw is not a paranoiac and is sane now Peabody disclosed that Thaw may testify in court lines of evidence were presented by Drs McDonald and Hammond
Greenville May 15. Mr B H Peace of Peace Printing House received a telegram from the Pasteur Institute reporting the dog that bit his children is hydrophobia confirmed. The nine children have been sent to Atlanta for treatment.
Walter H Wells declares his bid to succeed himself as Solicitor in the 12th Judicial Circuit Georgetown County and joins the Democratic primary. He cites four years in the Confederate Navy, pledges support for primary nominees, and promises faithful service as in the past.
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