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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1909

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Georgetown Gasoline Mishap Ends with Rescue

A pleasure trip on the Waccamaw River near Hagley wharf turned risky when gasoline spilled in a partly submerged boat. A lantern and fumes caused an explosion but the group, including D. K. Montgomery and M. M. Thomas, reached safety with help from a passing rowboat and the fuel tug Dudley.

Georgetown Waccamaw River Pawley’s Island Hagley Wharf Wingay Bay Dudley Caer Messrs D. K. Montgomery P. F. Doyle M. M. Thomas W. H. Thomas Messrs Montgomery News and Courier

Missionary Plea Nets 53444 39 From Maine Campaign

Old Orchard Me Aug 9 The sum of 53444 93 was raised here today for foreign missions at the close of the Simpson camp meeting A nine o clock praise service opened the day and six thousand heard Rev A B Simpson preach on I am debtor The cards pledges moved rapidly reading amounts from 2500 to 6000 The total reached 53444 29 by 12 48 pm and rose to 53444 93 by day s end Dr Simpson heads to Lancaster Pa and Cleveland to continue the drive with hopes of about 275000 this year

Old Orchard Simpson A. B. Simipson Alliance Dr. Simpson Lancaster Cleveland

The Esteem of Men Over Prohibition in Georgetown

A Brunswick Georgia reader questions the payment for an article in the Daily Item. The letter condemns Reverend Jones for opposing Prohibition and warns of a day of reckoning for voters on August 17, urging thoughtful, principled decision by townspeople.

J. B. LaBruce Brunswick Jones South Carolina Prohibition Georgetown

Tax Collection Notice From City Hall Hours

During the absence of the Clerk and Treasurer Captain W A Black and Chief of Police R W Rouse will be at City Hall from 9 am to 12 noon for the collection of taxes. H W Fraser Mayor.

W. A. Black R. W. Rouse H. W. Fraser

Bank of Anderson Holemman settlement claim denied

August 10 report says a Basé newspaper claimed the Bank of Anderson settled the Hollemann embezzlement for about thirty five thousand. Bank president Mauldin denies any settlement or offer and notes Hollemann’s friends are seeking him while authorities search for him.

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