This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
The store touts genuine economy over cheap goods, promising lasting garments backed by the Gladstone guarantee. It emphasizes rigid inspection, satisfaction assurance, and cash sales to cut costs for customers in the city.
In Greenfield Massachusetts Benjamin E Gaines an 89 year old inspector of a machine shop and Miss Harriet Mabel Wing a salesgirl at a local department store were found dead from gunshot wounds in Miss Wings boarding house. Police suspect Gaines shot Wing then killed himself. A revolver lay on the piazza and Miss Jennie Reed heard groans and found the bodies.
Philadelphia notes the marriage of Ethel Hart Jackson Zimmerman famous entertainer the original Merry Widow to Benoni Lockwood Jr at Chestnut Hill home of Harry Wharton. The bride is 31 and the groom a divorced New York resident with prior marriage ending September 5 1908.
In Waycross Georgia on October 27 L C Edenfield killed D A Wilson during a clash at Millwood as A J Little died from wounds. Edenfield then married Miss Effie Carter and fled to a magistrate. Carter’s brother John W Carter defends the union amid murder charges against Edenfield and his brother in law.
Preparations are complete for the upcoming election next Tuesday in this county. Ballot boxes and tickets will be distributed to polling precincts this week. Republicans show little sign of interest as registration reveals only 200 Black voters. Republican ticket lists electors Leumas W. C. Blalock A. C. Kaufman Lawson D. Melton George R. Mayfield Isaac H. Norris Thomas F. Brennen James Powell Thomas L. Grant Jonathan A. Baxter.
In Duluth on October 28 ex Governor John Miller of North Dakota died. He famously led the fight against the Louisiana lottery. A lottery representative allegedly offered $200000 to allow entry into North Dakota. Miller rejected the bribe and was known as Honest John for his stance.
The Steele-Moses Company advertises fresh goods by weekly steamer with a wide assortment of foods. Oct 7-8 events highlight abundant pantry staples and seasonal selections for shoppers.
A tabloid drink called the drinkless drink arrives in sample cases of whiskey salesmen. Described as a chewable or dissolvable evaporated whiskey paste, it resembles cherry gelatine and emits a rye odor. It aims at dry states where liquor is banned and prompts industry discussion in Georgia.
Captain Peter C. Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains were arraigned in Flushing Supreme Court on first degree murder charges in the killing of William E. Annis. T Jenkins pleaded not guilty. Captain Hains pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity citing a letter from Mrs. Hains as key to the defense. The letter reportedly questions the couple’s relationship and hints at motives, while a portion of it was publicly read. Judge Garretson postponed trial setting to November term.
Advertisement seeks permanent agents to sell samples, stationery, and art catalogue for Frank W. Williams Company. Earn $36 per week or 400 percent profit. No experience needed. company provides training and capital. Write for particulars, catalogue, and samples from 1214 W Taylor St, Chicago Illinois.
Mrs. A Harvey urges Health Commissioners and aldermen to enforce laws and install stationary wire baskets every two blocks to stop trash, peanut shells, and papers on streets. She argues city pride affects livelihoods and invites visitors to stay.
In Savannah Georgia on October 28 Solomon Riley a Black youth shot and killed Mrs. W E Torrence at her Pooler home ten miles from Savannah The youth was arrested A mob of about thirty men rode to Pooler by train intending to lynch him but learned he had been brought to Savannah by deputy sheriff R W Westcott The boy Riley remains jailed in Savannah
J. A. Cummings runs a small settlement store between North Birmingham and Sayre. A negro entered the store and demanded money, fatally wounding Cummings after he seized a pistol and returned. The assailant fled into darkness.
A local heating store offers sale items at bargain prices. Inquiries are directed to The Item office for details and contact information.
The Watts and Broughton partnership dissolved. G F Mallory buys L L Broughton interest and the business continues as Watts and Mallory under the original terms and covenants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.