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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a town and sharing in profits but lack a complete event or names to identify a clear news item. The readable bits imply a discussion of profit sharing with local residents but no concrete actions, dates, or organizations are specified.
Short items note found keys claimants, property rent, and October possession. Local travelers return from Spartanburg Glenn Springs Hendersonville and Asheville. Attended events include school conventions band concerts and navy movements with updates on registration and local notable arrests and shootings in nearby counties.
Unclaimed letters remaining at Georgetown South Carolina Post Office for period ended September 19 1908. Addressees must state they are advertised and pay one cent per letter delivered. Names include Lurhie Borem John Cox Edwin Green Daniel Love Capt William T Mills Henry Sherald Miss Charlotte Barian Miss Georgia Knox Miss Lizzie Lasane Miss Rebecca Murrell Mrs Mary Smith and others.
A Washington clergyman recalls a Richmond colored congregation incident where an aged deacon prayed with vivid imagery asking God to bend the sinner to the gospel. The anecdote contrasts emotionalism and formalism, ending with a provocative and fiery plea for salvation.
The alarm from box 32 at 11.50 reported a fire at 1120 Front Street in a house occupied by Isabella Allston. Little roof damage. Fire department arrived quickly and the fire was already out. The Winyahs praise their promptness and have an excellent driver.
Howard Graded School opened yesterday at 9 o clock in a new commodious building with 338 pupils enrolled. Principal J B Beck led opening exercises and urged pride in the new facilities. Trustees C L Ford E J Whalen E M Doar and E W Haselden attended.
A reader in Bucksport South Carolina writes Sept 26 thanking the paper for three months of subscription and daily updates. The letter expresses gratitude for staying connected with friends in Georgetown and wishes long life and prosperity to the newsroom.
A note urges avoiding dried cigars on shelves and promises a fresh continuous supply. Sept 15 is shown with reference to G. W. Foxworth offering samples and a line of goods.
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