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A look at December in Georgetown County throughout history . . .
125 years ago, 1895
A private car came on Monday bringing Messrs. Woods, Fisher, Weister and others to enjoy some of our fine sport, shooting ducks, as the guests of Gen. E.P. Alexander on South Island. . . Attention, Georgetown Rifle Guards! You are hereby summoned to attend a drill of your company on Tuesday, December 10th, at 9 oâclock sharp, at your armory. Every member is urged to attend. H. Schenk, Secretary. . . Under the management of several young ladies of the Episcopal Church, a program of melody, wit and music will be given at the Standard Theatre on Thursday, the 19th of December. The object is to raise funds to repair and tune the church organ. The management is pledged to a bright program without any tedious waits. The public is promised a rich and racy treat. Adults 25 cents. Children 15 cents.