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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1911

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Dr Eugene Wasdin Death Announcement in Georgetown

Dr Eugene Wasdin died in Gladwyne Pennsylvania yesterday morning at 4. He lived in Philadelphia after a nervous breakdown and stroke, had been in the Public Health Service and helped operate on President McKinley. Born September 28 1859 in Georgetown South Carolina he was a noted yellow fever expert. His body will be brought to Georgetown for interment at Elmwood Cemetery Monday morning.

Eugene Wasdin Gladwyne Penn Memphis Tenn Philadelphia Mitchell Marcel Georgetown South Carolina Italy Mississippi Wasdin W. D. Morgan Kate Morgan Elmwood Cemetery

Slayer of Chief Succumbs in Baton Rouge Shootout

Henry Gillingham, the suspended officer who killed Chief Hart of the Baton Rouge police, died in the hospital from self-inflicted bullet wounds after a confrontation with Assistant Chief Huyck and Special Officer Hauer. Mrs. Gillingham earlier prayed he would not recover, fearing hanging if he lived.

Baton Rouge Henry Gillingham Hart Huyck Charles Hauer

For Sale Three Five-Year-Old Work Oxen

For sale three five-year-old work oxen in fine condition. Apply to G F Parker's stables. November 17.

G. F. Parker

Teacher Shot By A Patron In Lumber City Georgia

R L Moon principal of the public school was shot while returning from school by D Z Willis a patron. After a dispute over a whipping given to Willis' son Willis fired three times two shots hit Moon in the hand and scalp. Moon received medical care and is not believed to be seriously hurt. Willis recently moved from Cochran Georgia.

Lumber City R. L. Moon D. Z. Willis Willis Moon Jett Wills Cochran

Lost cigar clipper near Hazard home and Blasky shop

A lost gold cigar clipper with initials J I H was reported between Mr J L Hazard’s residence and Blasky’s tailor shop. A suitable reward is offered at the item office. Date 11 16.

J. L Hazard Blasky

Oklahoma Court Upholds Ten Year Murder Term

In Oklahoma City on November 17 a dead man was sentenced to ten years in state prison and his estate must cover court costs. John W. Sharpe, Cherokee chief of police at Talequah, was convicted of second degree murder for killing William Powell. The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court’s sentence.

Oklahoma City John W. Sharpe Talequah Oka William Powell Sharpe

The Girl Who Laughs By John Howard Todd

Poem praising a cheerful girl whose laugh brings joy to hearts. It extols laughter as a noble music that uplifts despair and brightens sorrow, asserting that life and love hinge on her merry countenance.

John Howard Todd

Notice to Distillers and Dealers on Dispensary Bids

Georgetown County Board calls for sealed bids on gin rum whiskey beer and wines under the Dispensary Law. Bids due by December 16 1911 to J A Hemingway Georgetown S C. bids opened the same day. terms Ninety days. board may reject or adjust contracts.

Office of County Dispensary Board Georgetown S. C J. A. Hemingway S.C Board J. E. McQuade

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