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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
5
In a college town rumor that students carried concealed weapons spurred police action. A group of students fled when faced by an inquiry about hip pockets and were ordered to surrender items. They meekly produced corncobs, a humorous misfire noted by the Philadelphia Ledger.
On May 11 a Prohibition Law and Order League was formed at Georgetown County Court House with about thirty representatives. Officers elected for the year: S. M. Ward President, B. L. Beaty Vice President, W. W. Taylor Treasurer, A. L. King Secretary. The group aims to elect pro prohibition voters, enforce laws, and promote moral and material welfare. An 8:30 p.m. meeting at the Court House on May 25 invites all interested citizens.
For sale a Remington typewriter nearly new and in perfect condition with two color ribbons. Brand new type and freshly cleaned. A bargain for the first to apply at the item office under Remington care.
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