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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
A Bennettsville correspondent describes a proposed railroad from the North toward Georgetown passing Bennettsville. Promoters seek a sea outlet and local leaders should offer inducements and facilities to attract traffic and boost the port’s prosperity. The report urges vigilance for any compelling development.
A six page lithographed leaflet for the U C V reunion in Memphis Tennessee June 8 to 10, 1909, distributed by Col J H Read highlights Confederate Memphis history and a battlefield route via Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville. It notes Memphis hospitality and rail reception for veterans and provides city details including population, location on the Mississippi River and rail access. Col J H Read serves as information contact for veterans planning attendance.
Schedule notice shows Train No 1 from Georgetown now leaving at 5 50 a m instead of 6 00 a m on Tuesday May 48 1909 to improve connections with the Lanes Pant ie Coast Line and Northbound services.
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