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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
1
Columbia officials urge prompt reporting of outbreaks as scarlet fever spreads in the state. Penalties for quarantine violations range from fines to imprisonment, with local ordinances in Columbia setting a 40 dollar fine or thirty days. Authorities stress the real danger lies in neglected cases and school disruption.
This year the Assembly ball returns as a premier state event on Tuesday evening Nov 2 with the State ball on Thursday Nov 4. A luncheon for President Taft will be held Saturday afternoon the same week in the House of Representatives hall. The assembly officers include President Mrs Wm H Lyles and an executive committee of noted society names. Indications are that socially this fair week will be very bright.
The Township No 3 Sunday School convened at Duncan M E Church Georgetown S C on Oct 8 1909 to organize under International S S work. Representatives from Duncan West End Chapel Presbyterian Baptist and Episcopal churches elected officers and set next conventions with papers on primary department temperance and interdenominational S S work.
The alarm from box 21 reported a fire at the home of Dr. M. P. Moorer. Only minor damage to the roof where shingles burned, with the fire contained quickly.
The Odd Fellows district comprising Richland and Kershaw counties plan a disputing convention on October 22. Deputy W. F. Stieglitz will preside and Grand Master Wilson Harvey of Charleston along with Deputy Wade Hampton Cobb of Columbia will address the gathering.
A strong pro commission sentiment has emerged in Columbia as the chamber of commerce studies West side systems to fit local needs. Aldermen split in support, some backing the public works commission as a step toward reform, others open to the plan. Police report a six month crackdown on tramps with nightly train stings and workers in stripes after capture.
Promote Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion relief containing Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsia. Pleasant to take, they soothe the stomach, aid digestion, and come with a money back guarantee after a reasonable trial. Three sizes priced 25 50 cents and 1.00 at Georgetown Drug Co The Rexall Store.
Mrs. Jasper Martin of 8 Wood St Georgetown S C cites backache from weak kidneys and credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Iseman Drug Co with restoring strength after a single box. Ad notes sale by all dealers for 50 cents and identifies Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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