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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

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Local and Personal Notes From Darlington

Mr W P Smith of Sumter visits friends in Darlington and plans to stay a few days. Mr P A Hodges of Bennettsville travels to Sumter for Farmer's Day. A. Brunson, Florence Bank assistant cashier, remains missing as detectives search. bank shortage is $3009 with family covering. Firemen’s tournament sees A C L Corporation teams win all races except four man, with Winyah taking the prize. A column notes candidate P B Sellers seeks Solicitor of the 12th circuit. Deaths announced for E H Lucas and infant son of Rev and Mrs T G Herbert, with solemn obituary reflections.

A. Brunson Florence Columbia Charleston A. C. L. Corporation Fire Company Winyah Salamander P. B. Sellers Dillon S.C 12Th Circuit Sellers E. H. Lucas Lucas John Ford Plantersville T. G. Herbert Bamberg Rev Mrs. Herbert Darling

Doar Elected Grand Prelate of South Carolina Knights of Pythias

Special to The Daily Item from Aiken May 27 reports Hon. J. W. Doar elected this morning as Grand Prelate of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of South Carolina. He is then slated for the Grand Chancellor's chair per local custom.

Aiken J. W. Doar Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias South Carolina Anlerghis

Chance of a Lifetime Trip Around the World Event

A public event offers a travel vignette titled A Trip Around the World for 50 cents adults and 25 cents children. Departures begin 8 pm with every 10 minutes. Countries visited include America Japan Ireland Alaska at specified residents with stops at an Art Gallery and Advertising Bureau. Refreshments sold at 10 cents. tramper entry to Advertising Bureau free.

Georgetown America A. P. Weber Japan W. N. Jacobs Ireland L. G. Walker Alaska Hugh G. Taylor Gilbert Johnson A. Harvey Advertising Bureau

The Dear Old Days and Local Happenings

Har risburg woman aids a melancholy ho bo at a back door. Georgetown heads to Conway to face Horry. Cole L Bl ea se files for Governor. A large whale was killed in Tampa after two hours of bombardment. A white man’s body found in Jacksonville harbor. suspected shipmate. Methodist Sunday School plans Kensington picnic on June 6. Black River issue under investigation. results to follow.

Harrisburg Halcyon Harper’s Weekly Cole L. Blease Tampa Fla Jacksonville

How It was Done. Editor Daily Item

A letter credits Prof. S. A. Frost and Mr. Frank J. Davis for the overwhelming defeat of the old town racing teams by the new town teams. The writer praises their management coaching and thorough practice.

Daily Item S. A. Frost Frank J. Davis A. Harvey A. C. L. Fire Dept

Duncan Methodist Church Plans New Organ Purchase

A congregational meeting last night at 8 30 outlined plans to buy a new pipe organ for Duncan Methodist Church. The session focused on fundraising, selection criteria, and a timeline for installation.

Duncan Methodist Church

Local Democratic primary candidate announcements pulse through courts

A string of notices from candidates seeking Democratic primary support across the 12th Judicial Circuit and related offices. P B Sellers runs for Solicitor. W H Dorrill seeks re election to State Senator and auditor re election. James F Detyens for County Treasurer. a Confederate veteran candidate promises faithful service as Solicitor. Walter H Wells to succeed himself as Solicitor in Georgetown County. T S Sessions runs for Coroner pledging faithful duty if elected.

12Th Judicial Circuit P. B. Sellers W.H. Dorrill James F. Detyens Confederate States Navy 8Rd Judicial Circuit Jno. S. Wilson Georgetown County Walter H. Wells Georgetown T. S. Sessions

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W.P. Smith Sumter P A. Hodges Bennettsville Conway Horry Methodist Sunday School Kensington Black River D. S RE & EN Beaty Civil Engineering Georgetown, S.C Pollock & Gardner Front St Democratic Party W. F. Clayton F.sallock Front Street Candy Manufactory Peter Roy D. J.growley Wattling Works Georgetown, S. C Jewelry House Rogers & Sons Rogers and Bros J. Wiss & Sons H, Inman Front Royal-McConnell Co Red Store Hartnett &Day Carolina Hdw Co Cor Front & Orange St
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