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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

5

Ellerbe and Smith for Septembers Democratic primary

In the second Democratic primary on September 8, voters in Georgetown County are urged to back J. E. Ellerbe for Congress and K. D. Smith for U S Senator. The piece praises Ellerbe’s record on the River and Harbor Committee and urges a solid county majority to support both candidates in the race.

Ellerbe Congress Smith U. S J. E. Ellerbe South Carolina Georgetown County K. D. Smith U. S. Senate Georgetown Fed Smith United States J E Ellerbe

Grateful thanks for help during illness and death

We thank friends and neighbors for assistance and flowers after the sickness and passing of our dear little boy. May the Lord bless you and spare you sorrow. Sincerely W. H. McDaniel and wife.

W. H. McDaniel

Seaboard Train No. 81 Still Considered Lost

Savannah dispatchers report train No. 81 of the Seaboard Air Line remains in the lost column. The last known position is between Savannah and Columbia, with a river obstruction trestle washed out and lines down. A dining car suggests passenger food is available.

Savannah Columbia

Great Bat Played Between Rosemary and ACL Teams

A morning game at ACL Park ends 1 to 0 with Rosemary ahead. Reporter busy in office cannot provide details and plans to cover this afternoon’s game and report in Monday’s item.

Rosemay A.C. L Rosemary

Three Thousand Homeless As Cape Fear Flood Rages

Fayetteville North Carolina reports the Cape Fear river at a record 79 feet flooding the area. Entire city enveloped in water with power plant submerged and streets submerged. thousands homeless, crops damaged, and relief appeals issued as trains halt and communications fail. Eggs top one dollar a dozen and vegetables priced high as rains threaten further devastation.

Fayetteville N. C Cape Fear Western Union Telegraph Company Atlantic Coast Line Buckhorn

Flood Devastation in Augusta and Columbia Recedes

Floods eased across Augusta with at least fifty lives lost mostly among African Americans. Columbia danger passed as Congaree aqueduct was washed away, requiring repairs. Piedmont areas improve slowly while farms and rail service face lasting disruption. No outside aid appeal yet, but offers welcomed.

Augusta Columbia Piedmont

Native beef availability by phone and address

Fine native beef can be had at all times by phoning 192 or calling at 1015 Prince Street E. J. Marcus.

Prince Street E. J. Marcus

In Memoriam James Fraser Husband Of Eliza Fraser

In Memoriam notice for James Fraser who died August 17 1908 after a brief illness. It notes a wife Eliza Fraser four children and a brother mourn his death. Poetical lines express belief he rests in Jesus and will meet loved ones at his feet. By sister in law Lula C Chance Adv.

James Fraser Eliza Fraser Jesus Lula C. Chance

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THE Georgetown Daily Item CO South Pince Ellerbe and Smith Seaboard A. H. Lewis Medicine Co Ween St. Louis Iseman Drug Company Georgetown ,S. C Union Mercantile Co W. W. Walker Carolina Hardware Co Front Street Cape Fear River the Daily Item Magazing Glubs Human Life Mother’s Magazine National Home Journal Paris Daily Item Eee S. C Front St Georgetown, S. G Ferro Machine & Foundry Co Cleveland, Ohio W. H. Croft Adv Dunmore P. O. Box Georgetown, S. C J. B. Steele F. Rhem O. B. Skinner S. J. Flaum B. W. Cannon H. W. Fraser D. N. Bourne John Bourne W. H. Andrews R. Y. Cathou Red Store Hartnett & Day J. W. Wingate Georgetown, S.C H. Kaminski
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