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Newspaper
Georgetown Index
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
2
Georgetown Index listed under permit for entry as second class mail matter at Georgetown post office. Advertisement rates set at 20 cents per inch.
The Index announces a short issue due to transitional work at its offices and plant. The text notes the incomplete eight page paper this week and explains efforts to install new equipment making the plant one of the best in Eastern Carolina. The offices invite readers to visit the old city hall to see progress and become regular readers.
The city faces a crying need for housing as the Pennsylvania Stave Company plant expands and lumber industries grow. More workers are expected, rents rise, and business leaders are urged by the Chamber of Commerce to plan housing solutions at the next meeting with possible actions anticipated.
Mr. Wilson G. Harvey, a prominent Charleston businessman, announces his candidacy for lieutenant governor. He is well known in Williamsburg County and is expected to be a strong competitor in the summer race.
City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday. Officials listed include Mayor James W. Wingate, Clerk and Treasurer J. J. McKeitherg, Public Works Superintendent Geo. D. Anderson, Fire Chief Fritz Young, Health Officer Dr. W. M. Gaillard who also chairs the Board of Health.
The Chamber of Commerce schedules regular meetings for the third Monday night with Hugh W. Fraser as president and Iredell Hilliard as secretary James H. Fraser serving as treasurer. March cotton rose to 43.18 on Tuesday on the New York market.
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