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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Georgetown a town of 6000 is unable to support a hospital. The article laments poor funding from county and charity sources, urges civic pride, and calls for a Ladies Civic League to keep the hospital open. It condemns a parochial spirit among merchants and residents, urging action. Also notes local notices and ads.
Col R Zachary Taylor recounts a 30 hour trek through woods with no food after masked assailants murdered his partner Capt Quentin Rankin at Reel Foot Lake. He hid in a bayou log and swam to safety, then reached Tiptonville exhausted but unharmed.
Reports describe the October 12 tornado in Manilla as the worst in living memory. Flooding sent rivers to about 30 feet, sweeping away structures toward the sea. At least 300 people are reported dead.
A new Black smith Shipsmith Wheelwright and General Repair Shop opens on the Re Store Wharf offering ship repair services. The business invites customers to entrust their work and promises high quality service.
Savannah October 21 a Barnwell County South Carolina man named Mat thew Bolden was arrested within a week of his Savannah wedding. Sheriff Creech brought him back to his home for a case tied to an old sweetheart. His wife says the former lover caused the arrest and that Bolden is faithful. She asserts they were married ten days ago and expects him to return with her on the next train.
An examination will be held in Florence South Carolina Saturday November 21 1908 to select a midshipman for Annapolis. For information apply to Dr. J L Mann Florence SC or to J E Ellerbe Marion.
Local grocer showcases abundant fresh goods and weekly steamship arrivals to attract shoppers.
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