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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1909

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Leans and Fats to Meet in Friday Ball Game

A list shows Leans players L M Overton S Hilliard H Wright A F Ward H W Fraser J W Layton R T King A P Bourdon I Carraway J W Wingate O P Bourke R H Hodges and Douglas Morris and Fats players Jos J McKeithen J A Hemingway G A Doyle F M Brickman W R Buie R M Barnes M McCleod L L Bolick C R Parnell Dr H A Farris W H McDonald. Captains request both nines meet at A C L Park this afternoon to set lineups.

L. M. Overton S. Hilliard H. Wright A. F. Ward H. W. Fraser J. W. Layton R. T. King A. P. Bourdon I. Carraway J. W. Wingate O. P. Bourke R. H. Hodges Douglas Morris Fats

Men and Only Men Threaten Mock Battle Over Deformities

A satirical, thunderous missive signed by Men Simply Men berates "Fats" and "Leans" as grotesque parodies of manhood. The letter, authorized by "Average Respectability, Agent," hints at future mock combat and notes Liberia and Carver's Bay bodies backing lard or bone deposits for land improvement experiments at North Island near jetties.

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Andrews Town Formed By Union Of Rosemary And Harpers

The towns of Rosemary and Harpers merged at a meeting in Harpers S C on September 6. Voters unan imously chose the name Andrews in honor of Walter H Andrews superintendent of the G W and A R Railroads. The editor predicts a thriving, enterprising future for Eastern Georgetown County if unity continues.

Harpers, S. C Daily Item Harpers and Rosemary Rosemary Harpers Walter H. Andrews United Towns Andrews W. H., Andrews South Carolina Georgetown

Epistolary Condecension No 3 at Georgetown

A satirical notice titled Strike Three addresses a thief in Georgetown with biting wit. The piece mocks a reader who occupies an ironic role amid breakfast and digestion metaphors while hinting at social or literary strife within the epistolary sect.

Georgetown

American insult exchange over Morgan mortgage sparks public dispute

A harsh written tirade targets opponents amid references to Morgan and a 17th date, promising aggressive reply at first base and vowing to expose what the author calls bullying and threats. The letter frames a battlefield metaphor while condemning alleged schemes and urging decisive action.

Europe America Bacchus Potters Field Morgan

Council urged to restrict pawnbrokers in Columbia

Columbia authorities consider banning pawnbrokers from dealing with minors after several cases of losses and poor ticket practices. Shops operate under heavy license fees and are tolerated for police surveillance, but sentiment favors prohibitory licensing to limit temptation for students and town youth.

Columbia

Peary Criticised Over Pole Controversy

Paris via Temps questions sovereignty of the North Pole arguing exploration alone does not grant title and cites Calvo on occupation. It criticizes Peary for broadcast accusations against Cook and for a grandiose stance versus commercial exploitation efforts.

Paris Temps North Pole High Seas Cook’s Peary’s Calvo Peary Dr. Cook

Special Rug Sale Offers Deep Discounts This Season

A local retailer announces a full shipment of rugs and art squares with many patterns. Cash buyers can save 15 to 25 percent, enabling home updates with stylish, affordable pieces.

Market quotations and prices for commodities and turpentine

The report lists prices for cotton middling at 11 percent, corn at 95, meal 1.85, oats 55 to 60, flour 5.75 to 6.25, rice whole 5, pear grist in sacks 1.80. It notes no market in George town for crude turpentine but provides Bourne & Co quotations for virgin 3.50, old dip 0.5, scrape 1.75, tarin oil barrels 2.59, rosin N Y quit spirit turpentine 56.34.

D. S Georgetown Messrs Bourne & Co N. Y

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Rosemary and Harpers Council Georgetouwn Drug Co Market Reports Pee Dee Kaminski Hardware Co Georgetown, S. C
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