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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
The Daily Item invites readers to share personal notices about guests visiting or departures from town. Submit items for publication in the local columns to keep neighbors informed.
Readable items report real estate listings and jobs, plus a lengthy Georgetown electric street railway discussion. Citizens and officials debate franchise terms, financing, and the need for a safe, modern line to spur local business.
The S T Ls of this city hosted a cheerful event at the Odd Fellows Hall with cream and cake served by Loyal Temperance Legion girls. Miss Annie Ford delivered an exceptional recitation and the program included piano solos, duets, songs, a rally cry by Georgetown Loyal Temperance Legion, and orchestra music.
A set of declarations from multiple figures announcing candidacy for local offices including Coroner and Solicitor in Georgetown County and surrounding districts. The statements pledge to abide by primary results and note prior appointed roles and long legal experience.
Local newspaper announces subscription options for The Daily Item. Readers are urged to sign up for home delivery and access to the paper’s city coverage and features.
Through these columns the paper extends sincere thanks to the community for generous aid and for gracing last evening’s entertainment. Your attendance encouraged our little band of workers to greater efforts for humanity’s sake.
Elgin Marcus advertises native beef available by calling 192 or by visiting 1015 Prince Street.
Quotations list for cotton 9, corn 92, meal 2.00, feed oats 70, D. S. bellies 104, D. S. butts 7a7 4, flour spring chest 5.50 to 5.75 patent 5.00 to 5.25. Virgin $2.50, Scrape $1.25, Old dip $2.50, Tar in machine barrels $2.50.
A telegram from Reid Whitford of Georgetown South Carolina warns that the crest of the flood will reach Georgetown tomorrow evening September 3 with an expected rise of 18 inches or more. No disasters reported in the county yet, but officials may issue warnings if necessary.
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