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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
2
The paper urges Georgetown to enforce compulsory sewerage connections, noting a functioning plant but few homes tied to it. It warns malarial risk rises with the season and argues draining cess pools into sewers would quickly improve health, calling for city council action.
A speaker urges the mayor and council to push through a compulsory sewer connection plan despite short term hardships. He argues long term economy and duty to the community require urgent attention.
The Tourist Hotel lists guests A M Manigault S C G Tinker NT Cambell NY W E Shamson Fastoria Texas A B Thurston VA W S Abner Boston S Philips NY WM Sample St Louis WM Carigden NC J By White SC J Flegenheimer Richmond VA Mrs Johnstone Miss La Bruce Mr Johnstone At the Carolina Hotel S H Rogers Charleston H Russell J W Rogerson CH McCay W JSC H Mark Sands Charleston W H Powers Yawhannah B Philips W R Smith Wilmington DT McNeil J F Bym Conway Mrs HH Schiel and daughter Selma Alabama
GEO S Hemingway serves as president with W C Hemingway as vice president. C D Co k Jr is listed as secretary and treasurer.
Andrew H Simpson of Southbridge Massachusetts fell into a prolonged hypnotic state after attempting self hypnosis. He was found unconscious by family and remains in critical condition despite efforts of Boston Worcester doctors. The case has shocked the medical community as officials guard details. Mr T S Sessions returns to real estate and collecting work promising prompt returns.
J B Steele offers two 60 horsepower boilers for sale. Phenix Furniture Co lists Favorite Ranges as used by residents of the city. Sold locally through Phenix Furniture Co.
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