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Newspaper

Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

Page

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For Sale and Wanted Notices in Georgetown

Classified notices include three shares Fidelity B and L stock for exchange for Equitable stock, job requests for an all round man a branch office manager and a good cook, plus local society items. Names cited include W E Lang 391 Prince street G Eugene Tucker J Louis LaBruce Ralph Nesbit and others. News notes cover local visits and rail company checks for trunk losses and a postponed Odd Fellows Rebekahs excursion.

Fidelity B. & L Equitable Daily Item W. E. Lang Prince Street

Thrilling Escape A. P. Leonard Fights Waccamaw Bay

A. P. Leonard wrestles with a capsizing crisis off Fraser's Point in Winyah Bay. He saves his 10 year old son using a life preserver after leaping overboard, then races 300 yards to reach the boat exhausted but alive. Nearby news notes a cyclone at Clifton plantation and local notices on beef and a postponed game.

A. P. Leonard Winyah Bay Fraser's Point North Inlet Leonard Item Clifton Plantation Waccamaw

What Mr Allston Thinks

Richard L. Allston commends the Oakley Dairy for cleanliness hygienic milk handling and sterilization noting the care in straining cooling bottling and sealing of dairy produce as superior to many South Carolina dairies. He expresses surprise and approval of the industry standards observed during his visit.

Daily Item Oakley South Carolina Richard L. Allston

Town Boom Slogan Promises Fast Growth and Pride

A lively call to action urges residents to promote the town, improve streets and projects, and welcome growth. It emphasizes hustle, progress, and community effort with phrases about mowing grass and driving a boom for a thriving burg led by Robertus Love.

The Conceptions of a Printer

A reflective musing on gender roles explores how women shape life, care, affection, and ambition. The piece argues men and women need each other to appreciate life and reach heaven, urging gratitude for women.

Mad Captain Drowns Self During Gulf Storm At Sea

Savannah reports the schooner F A Williams with Captain A M Guthrie on board was swept by a storm off Cape Lookout. Guthrie walked to the rail and dove overboard, then refused rescue as waves claimed him. Steward Louis Inphen relayed the incident to the crew of four.

Savannah F. A. Williams A. M. Guthrie Louis Inphen Guthrie Cape Lookout

Marine Intelligence Arrivals And Sailed Vessels Listed

Arrived ships include Katahdin under Captain Balti more and Aragon under Duegan from New York with cargoes for A C L Corp. Also Romain under Sarvis from Bucksville and Mitchelle C from Conway with goods to Ward Ward Co and Wac Line. Additional arrivals include Tar Heel to Pee Dee River for Ward Co and Brunswick to Black River lumber for Ward Co. Sailed vessels include Merchant from Pee Dee River and NavaHoe to New York with cargoes for Munnerlyn Co and Clyde S S Co.

Katahdin Queen Baltimore A. C. L. Corp Aragon Duegan N. Y Romain Sarvis Bucksville Mdse S. M. Ward & Co Mitchelle C Thompson, Conway Wac Tar Heel Thompson Pee Dee River St. Brunswick Bellune Black River Ghio Hopkins B. A. Munnerlyn & Co Dusenbury NavaHoe Hale Clyde S. S. Co

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