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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Coroner candidates in local primary race revealed
Voters gave Lohr 594 Fletcher 488 and Parker 385 for coroner. The Daily Item will publish a precinct by precinct tabulation tomorrow afternoon. Widespread storms cause flooding with Cheraw river level rising. Political commentary cited by Times & Democrat favors equality as a cause of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lohr
Fletcher
Parker
The
Daily Item
Cheraw
Tillman
Times & Democrat
F. Rhem & Sons
Lake City
Death of a Little Boy
Community mourns with Mr. and Mrs W H McDaniels over the death of their young son after a brief illness. The notice, in a tone of consolation, references the family’s grief and hopes for a future reunion at the resurrection dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McDaniels
Haddock thanks supporters and rivals in note
J. A. Haddock expresses sincere thanks to supporters in the primary and goodwill toward opponents, signing with respect. The message emphasizes gratitude and amicable sentiment toward those who voted or opposed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Haddock
Pee Dee River Flood Warning From Cheraw in 1908
Water in the Pee Dee at Cheraw stands two feet higher than in March 1875 with high stages expected downstream for the next ten days. Advise care of stock and property. Charleston August 27, 1908. R. Q. Grant local forecaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Pee Dee
Cheraw
Lecture for colored citizens by Deputy Grand Master in Georgetown
Deputy Grand Master W. M. Gladen of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will lecture to Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth inmates in Georgetown tomorrow at 8 o clock. The event is at Win yah and Georgetown Union Lodges Hall. J. B. Brockinton Inspector signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gladen
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
South Carolina
Odd Fellows
Household of
Ruth
Georgetown
Winyah
Georgetown Union
J. B. Brockinton
Peter Ford before The Recorder for thefts and vagrancy
Peter Ford, known as the champion chicken thief of four states, appeared before the Recorder and received thirty days each for stealing vagrancy and trespass after being found asleep in the Cooperative building. Joe Walker faced assault charges and was fined ten dollars or fifteen days for attacking a Chinaman on Front street. The remark on Chinese days reflects the period’s tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ford
Recorder
Cooperative
Joe Walker
Gard of Thanks to Georgetown County Voters
Jno Richardson Jr thanks Democratic voters in Georgetown County for support in the County Treasurer race though not elected. He expresses gratitude for the large vote and friends who helped, noting the card arrived too late for Wednesday's edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown County
Jno
Johnson Declares Term End and Promises Countywide Work
Georgetown South Carolina August 26 1908 J B Johnson expresses gratitude for the election vote and vows to work for the entire county including friends and enemies. He says politics are over for two years and he will harness up to serve the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
S.C
J. B. Johnson
Dorsch Shoes Sold at Southern Mercantile Co
A promotional note touts Dorsch shoes and rubbers as trusted value. It urges customers to act before September 1 to take part in Bargain Sales at Southern Mercantile Co locations and test the product’s worth in the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Dorsch
Southern Mercantile Co
Diamond Found in Clam Shell by Beach Walker
John G. Raynor of Weshampton L L found a diamond in a clam shell on Sunday while walking the beach. Wim Hudgins, a summer resident of Quogue, had lost a diamond ring worth 500 dollars near the pavilion ten days earlier. the owner acknowledged the finder and paid $50 as reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Raynor
Weshampton
L. L
Wim Hudgins
Quogue
Raynor
Hudgins
Market Quotations on Cotton and Corn Prices
Today's markets list cotton at 94 percent and corn at 92, with meal at 2.00 and feed oats at 70. D. S. bellies and butts show 9 D. S. and 7al percent, flour 5.50 to 5.75, patent 5.00 to 5.25. Bourne & Co. provides Virgin 2.50, Scrape 1.25, Old dip 2.50, Tar in machine barrels 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S
Bourne & Co
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