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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

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Favorable Report On Winyah Lodge Claim For 4000

A Washington dispatch to the News and Courier says the Senate Committee on War Claims reported favorably for the Winyah Lodge of Masons No 40 seeking 4000. The paper hails the ruling and hopes SC lawmakers push to retain the full amount in the bill. Also noted is Dr. Olin Sawyer’s 8000 claim for damages to lodge property after the Civil War.

News and Courier Washington Senate Committee On War Claims Winyah Lodge of Masons No 40 Congress South Carolina Olin Sawyer

Murderer Cheats Gallows In Cell Death Before Execution

Oliver Simmons, condemned for the murder of a woman in Macon, was found dead in his cell at daylight hours before his scheduled execution. He reportedly drank carbolic acid, possibly from a remedy used for a leg injury, after his wife bid him farewell.

Macon Oliver Simmons

Winyah Bay appropriation restored in Rivers and Harbors bill

Telegram from Washington reports the conferees restored fifty thousand dollars to the Winyah Bay project, keeping the total appropriation at 165000 for continued improvement. Congressman Ellerbe praised for securing the restore. The notice also advertises South Carolina College with details on programs and enrollment and summer exam timing.

W. D. Morgan J. B. Bilerbe Winyal Bay Senate Ellerbe South Carolna T He Court House S.C. Mitchell Columbia

Sermon Denounces Ty Cobb After Park Incident

The Rev J E Price of Washington Heights M E Church urged self control after Ty Cobb attacked a spectator at American League Park. He cited scripture to condemn the assault and called for crowd protection of players. Four wives of New York National players were present.

J. E. Price Washington Heights Methodist Episcopal Church Tyrus Cobb Detroit Price New York

Woman Credits New Discovery With Deliverance From Typhoid Cough

Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois says a severe cough from typhoid pneumonia vanished after using Dr Kings New Discovery. She claims the remedy saved her life and reports near elimination of coughing. Every bottle is guaranteed and includes a free trial bottle at druggists.

J. E. Cox Joliet

What Texans Admire Dr King’s New Life Pills

Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as boosting life and energy. The ad claims benefits for stomach, liver or kidney troubles and notes the product is sold for 25 cents at all druggists.

Hugh Tallman San Antonio Dr. King

Electric Bitters Curb Malaria, Restore Health Claims

A vintage ad extols Electric Bitters as a cure against malaria germs in the blood and the fevers, chills, and weakness they cause. It quotes W. M. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina praising three bottles for lasting health, praising its stomach, liver and kidney benefits at 50 cents.

W. M. Fretwell Lucma N.C

Air Dome for Sale at Simpkins Bargain

If you see Mr Simpkins at once you can get the best bargain in the city act at once Fortune knocks at your door.

Air Dome Ata Mr Simpkins

Georgetown County political notices announce candidates

A series of candidate announcements for Georgetown County offices includes Wells for County Supervisor Anderson for public election Hemingway for Treasurer Johnson Ward Fletcher and others seeking Sheriff Coroner Auditor and Solicitor. Each pledges to abide by Democratic primary rules and serve to best ability.

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Ipast Walter H. Wells Georgetown County Gro. D. Anderson J. A. Hemingway Georgetown J. B. Johnson H. H. Ward C. J. Fletcher

Judge Overcame Bad Leg Ailment With Remedy

Justice Eli Cherry of Gills Mills faced a stubborn leg sore once thought cancer. After trying several doctors and remedies, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the ailment. It also treats burns boils ulcers cuts and piles. Price 50 cents at all druggists.

Eli Cherry Gills Mills ‘Teun Bucklen

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