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1. 02-007-M 02-007-MGeorgetown's four volunteer fire companies are drawn up on the north side of the 700 block of Front St. for their annual inspection and competition. The band is ready to strike up and the spectators are literally coming out of the walls and over the fences. A newspaper clipping from one of W. D. Morgan's scrapbooks dated 1888 tells of the 17th annual parade of the fire departments. There were four companies organized: two white, The Salamander Hook & Ladder Co. and The Winyah Steam Fire Co.; two colored, The Heston Fire Engine Co. and The Star Fire Engine Co. Each had its own fire engine and fire engine house located in various parts of the town to give good protection. The Commercial Hotel is the large building with the 3 dormer windows. None of the buildings seen in the photo remain. (O.B.Rosenger, Photographer)
2. 02-008-M 02-008-MMiss Lena Young was crowned queen of the carnival of 1906 and given a key to -|he city in the ceremony pictured here. The two men in the foreground are Tom Forbes and Fritz Young. From left to right on the stage are: unidentified man; * Miss Young, the queen; Herman Schenck; Miss Annie Doar; Miss Margaret Burns; Mayor Hugh Fraser; and an unidentified man. Splendid music was furnished by the carnival band and festivities lasted until a late hour. * A. I. Woodcock; Miss Lee Burns; Miss Kate Morgan; W. D. Morgan, as the Queen's escort;
3. 02-009-M 02-009-MThe annual celebration of Confederate Memorial Day was a highlight of activities in Georgetown for many years. One news account relates that all ships in the harbor displayed bunting and flags on Memorial Day and at 9 A.M. all church bells tolled. At 4 P.M. citizens gathered at the Winyah Indigo Society Hall for songs and speeches. Then a procession that included the Georgetown Rifle Guards, Marion's Men of Winyah, school children, the U.D.C. and other citizens formed and marched to this Confederate momument at the corner of Broad and Highmarket Sts., where another ceremony was held.
4. 02-009-M C.2 02-009-M C.2The annual celebration of Confederate Memorial Day was a highlight of activities in Georgetown for many years. One news account relates that all ships in the harbor displayed bunting and flags on Memorial Day and at 9 A.M. all church bells tolled. At 4 P.M. citizens gathered at the Winyah Indigo Society Hall for songs and speeches. Then a procession that included the Georgetown Rifle Guards, Marion's Men of Winyah, school children, the U.D.C. and other citizens formed and marched to this Confederate momument at the corner of Broad and Highmarket Sts., where another ceremony was held.
5. 02-009-M C.3 02-009-M C.3The annual celebration of Confederate Memorial Day was a highlight of activities in Georgetown for many years. One news account relates that all ships in the harbor displayed bunting and flags on Memorial Day and at 9 A.M. all church bells tolled. At 4 P.M. citizens gathered at the Winyah Indigo Society Hall for songs and speeches. Then a procession that included the Georgetown Rifle Guards, Marion's Men of Winyah, school children, the U.D.C. and other citizens formed and marched to this Confederate momument at the corner of Broad and Highmarket Sts., where another ceremony was held.
6. 02-010-M 02-010-MIn the shadow of the Town Clock (not Rice Museum) the fire companies lined up for the annual parade and inspection. (See photo 01-021-M) The brick building still stands on the corner and is now used for offices. In this bygone time, it was an ice cream parlor, probably a favorite with young and old alike. All of the other buildings on the north side of the 600 block of Front St. have been razed. (Salamander Fire Dept.)
7. 02-011-M 02-011-MPhoto taken at 1905 Incorporation-Centennial Celebration. Taken in front of 806 Front Street in the city of Georgetown.
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9. 02-013-M 02-013-MCelebration at corner of Broad and Highmarket Streets for Confederate Memorial Day. Shows Confederate moraument in its original location at this corner.
10. 02-014-M 02-014-MGeorgetown, Dec. 4, 1898---- One of the most beautiful wedding ceremonies that has taken place in this city for a long time was solemnized last Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal Church of Prince George, Winyah, the contracting parties being one of Georgetown's loveliest daughters, Miss Mary Laval Bailey, and Mr. J. Frederick McLure of Union. The bride entered the church leaning on The arm of her father, Dr. Thos. P. Bailey, the organ pealing forth the beautiful strains of the wedding march from 'Lohengrin' under the touch of Miss Ruth A. Hazard. Approaching the altar they were met by the groom, with his best man, who came from the vestry room. Following the bride came the bridesmaids and groomsmen in the following order; Miss Maria Bailey, the maid of honor, with the best man, Mr. Robert G. Mills of Chester, Miss Alice Laval, of Columbia, with Mr. Hugh Fraser; Miss Lalla Stokes, with Mr. J. C. Tampletti Miss Eva Waller, with Mr. G. A. Wright of Union; Miss Luch L. Warley of
11. 02-015-M 02-015-MIt probably was just that! The four fire companies of the city competed annually in several events after a parade and inspection. The main evant was to see which company could run 100 yards and plug in, then get water from the hydrant the fastest. This was timed to the one-hundredth of a second. In 1901, the Winyah Steam Fire Co. took 1st place in this event in the state competitions held in Union. The entire town turned out for the fun, which was followed by an evening of celebration and/or consolation at the respective fire houses. Bleachers are visible just to the right of the clock tower and many risked life and limb perched atop store roofs and on light poles to cheer their favorites to the finish line.
12. 02-016-M 02-016-MPhoto taken at 1905 Incorporation celebration. Photo in poor condition.
13. 02-017-M 02-017-MPhoto taken at 1905 Incorporation celebration. W. D, Morgan in top hat.
14. 02-018-M 02-018-MGeorgetown County Rifle Guards on parade on Front Street.
15. 02-019-M 02-019-M800 block of Front Street looking northwest with volunteer group on parade.
16. 02-020-M 02-020-MVolunteer organization on parade during unidentified celebration.
17. 02-021-M 02-021-MGeorgetown Rifle Guards on parade on Front Street with small cannon.
18. 02-022-M 02-022-MVolunteer organization on parade on 800 block of Front Street.
19. 02-023-M 02-023-MVolunteer organization on parade on 800 block of Front Street.
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