Thins at the Bat to the Self-Styled Noble Fats
A playful regional squabble unfolds as the Royal Thins of Georgetown challenge the Self-Styled Noble Fats to a Friday baseball confrontation at home plate. The exchange mocks rival dining manners and asserts intent to sneak bases and secure a victory. The note also mentions local news from Columbia on riot concerns near Cedar Grove Church, Southern Power franchise talks, maritime travel woes, and political chatter about a future governor.
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Georgetown
Royal Thins
Berkshire
Morgan
Police Dragnet Arrests For Gambling And Disorderly Conduct
Three men named Thos Porter Thos Myers and Preston Parsons were arrested last Saturday night on gambling charges with bail forfeited this morning before the Recorder. Thos Palmer and Jas Whitfield were fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, with other suspects including Robt Gibbs and C Edwards cited for related offenses.
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Thos. Porter
Thos. Myers
Preston Parsons
Recorder
Thos. Palmer
The
Jas. Whitfield
Fugitive Returns to Jail After Topeka Escape
Franklin D. Agnor a Federal prisoner from Oklahoma charged with counterfeiting surrendered to the sheriff this week after escaping the county jail in Topeka Kansas on September 1. He left a letter claiming innocence and saying he would hire a lawyer, care for his ill wife, and return once agents could be ready. Sheriff Monson had pursued him with aid from officers nationwide but he turned himself in voluntarily.
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Franklin D. Agnor
Oklahoma
Topeka
Kan
Agnor
Sherif Monson
Georgetown merchants report cash trade surge during dispensary closure
Local business men noted a 30 to 40 percent higher cash trade in Georgetown during the two weeks the dispensaries were closed. After reopening the following Saturday there was a slight fall in business. Mill district activity rose modestly, but uptown merchants saw no change.
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Georgetown
For Sale Brown Leg Horn Hens Roosters and Saddle
Ten Brown Leghorn hens and two roosters with one saddle cheap. Contact Chas L. Walton M D at 1020 Highmarket Street.
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Chas L. Walton
M. D
Highmarket Street
Abbeville County Faces Cash Crunch After Losses
Abbeville faces a severe funding shortfall as nearly 40 000 in lost bridges are replaced with iron. A yearly surplus is wiped out and about 20 000 borrowed this year is spent, with the dispensary's November 15 income gone. Banks refuse credit and officials lament strained finances.
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Abbeville Press and Banner
Bank Statement Verified by Morgan in Georgetown
W. D. Morgan, president, sworn before A. O. Johnson notary on September 13, 1909, attests that the bank statement is a true condition of the bank as shown by the books. Attest: A. A. Springs, D. N. Bourne, and other directors.
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South Carolina
Georgetown
W. D. Gg
Ania Hawl
W. D. Morgan
A. O. Johnson
S.C
A. A. Springs
D. N. Bourne
Bank of Georgetown
Starve Town
Electric Light Advantage Promises Hygienic Illumination
The advertisement extols electric lighting as the only hygienic illuminant avoiding air pollution and disease risk, noting it is heat free, quiet, convenient, safe, efficient, and cheaper. It invites wiring homes by Electrical Contracting & Supply Company, phone 66, 203 Front Street, dated 9-10-1m.
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Electrical Contracting & Supply Company
Front Street
Salesman Wanted for Georgetown Area
Classified notice seeking a salesman to manage Harvey Oil Co. interests in Georgetown and nearby counties with options for salary or commission. Address The Harvey Oil Co. Cleveland Q.
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Georgetown
Harvey Oil Co
Cleveland, Q
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Columbia Evening Record
W. T. Walker
Spartanburg Journal
Cole L. Blease
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