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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1909

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Georgetown Franchise Transfers To Railway and Light

Last Saturday the City Council held a special meeting and passed the ordinances to third reading transferring franchise rights from Georgetown Electric Company to Georgetown Railway and Light Company. The Case street railway franchise was also transferred, removing prior obstacles to building the trolley, with work to begin at once pending Mr. Case's prompt action.

Georgetown Electric Company Georgetown Railway and Light Company Third Reading H. C. Case

Black River survey prep by Capt Adams aids Kingstree

Capt Adams US engineer stationed at Charleston arrived by government launch after a canoe trip from Kingstree to Black Mingo bridge. He travels to assess the Black River from Kingstree to Winyah Bay before a congressional survey to determine feasibility of deepening and straightening the river for light steamers. A navigable river promises cheaper freight and boosted trade for Kingstree and Georgetown.

M.adams United States Charleston Black Mingo Bridge Kingstree Black River Winyah Bay Congress New York Georgetown Capt Adams

Unclaimed Letters at Georgetown Post Office

Unclaimed letters remain at the Georgetown Post Office. Recipients must state they are advertised and be prepared to pay one cent per letter delivered. Names include Frank Brown, Lem Cat, Bossy, Canteen, Ben Campbell, T. W. Carroll & Co., T. J. Cottingham, Wm. Drayton, Joe Elfunk, L. Ford, A. Roy Gehrmann, E. Grant, Dennis Graham, J. H. Martin, J. S. McLane, Jno. Moore, Edmund Worum, Frank Richardson, A. H. Wilson and women listed as Miss Susan Balls through Miss Rodna Parons.

Georgetown Frank Brown Lem Cat Bossy Canteen Ben Campbell T. W Carroll & Co T. J. Cottingham Wm. Drayton Joe Elfunk L. Ford A. Roy Gehrmann E. Grant Dennis Graham J. H. Martin J. S. McLane Jno. Moore Edmund Worum Frank Richardson A. H. Wilson

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Georgetown Testimony

Mrs. Jasper Martin of 8 Wood St Georgetown South Carolina shares a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills for curing her backache and weak kidneys. She notes rapid relief after using a box obtained from Ice Man Drug Co and urges others to remember the name Doan's. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as US sale agents.

Georgetown Jasper Martin Wood St S. C Dean Iceman Drug Co Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Train Hold Up and Mail Car Looted Near Morse

Six bandits robbed a Great Northern west bound passenger train No 3 between Morse and Colbert Washington. They rifled the mail car and fled two miles west. Twelve people were injured when the wild cars collided with the rest of the train. A $10000 reward was offered for each captured robber.

Spokane Wash Great Northern Colbert Mead Great Northern Railway Morse Washington Kroop

Tax Returns Publication Urged For Tax Equalization

Comptroller General endorses Mayor Sherard of Anderson plan to publish city tax returns to reveal inequalities. Editorial cites Greenwood County poll tax printing as precedent and argues publicity would prompt adjustments, with delinquent payments and reevaluations likely.

Columbia Jones Sherard Anderson Greenville Anderson Daily Mail Greenwood County Greenwood

For Sale Cable piano barely used at $200

Handsome Cable piano almost new with little use priced at $200 for cash. Inquiries directed to The Daily Item office for more information.

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Taft Day celebration features and drills in Charlotte

Special to The Daily Item from Charlotte May 17 describes two days of events Tuesday and Wednesday with an open air concert. Chief of Fire Department W S Orr will direct a noon exhibition fire drill on South Tryon Street with four wagons and a burning building to rescue children. A scramble for dollars and high pressure water streams are planned. Drum Corps drills, a special Latta Park military drill with Infantry and cavalry, a Wednesday noon governor address, and daily league baseball plus other amusements complete the program.

Charlotte N. C W. S. Orr South Tryon St Orr Latta Park United States Infantry North Carolina

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Susan Balls Alanora Deas Anna Didybout Rose Funny Lizzie Funny Clee Gibbs Lillie Holmes Mabel Hubbard Olie Laws Rodna Parons Aftinie Suskenon Lydia Ann Scott Comptroller General Hel Phenisc REO Mercer Brothers Front Street 8. C
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