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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
1
Telegram from the Weather Bureau Charleston reports the northeast storm is moving seaward with no danger anticipated. Local items note community events, visits, and personal notices including obituaries, property floods, and social announcements.
The Baltimore & Carolina Steamship Co expects the Matilda Weens to arrive tomorrow at the port with merchandise for local merchants and river traders. Capt. Geo Hudgins leads with First Officer Brooke and Chief Engineer Barkley, veterans of the prior vessel loss. The ship, formerly the El Callao built in Leith Scotland in 1885, measures 206 by 30 by 19 feet and represents a strong freight service addition.
Hon J E Ellerbe writes from Washington and Georgetown South Carolina thanking a Pilot Commissioner for congratulations and support in the last primary. He asks for suggestions on how to serve the people and signs with best regards.
State Board of Health Charleston reports water sample from Black River Water Company Georgetown SC analyzed 9-5-08 received 9-8-08. Results show color 120.0 ppm chlorine 1.50 ppm free ammonia 0.024 albuminoid ammonia 0.1384 nitrogen as nitrates 1.00 nitrites none oxygen demand 14.50 hardness 17 soap total solids 66.00 loss on ignition 48.00 bacteria per cubic centimeter with cell group organisms absent. Free from contamination.
The Item praises Read & Co for Ball and Winter goods. The column lauds them as hustling, genial, accommodating and ready with fine clothing. It extols their strong salesmanship and business concessions that make trading easy and beneficial for customers.
Captain J L Warner reports Jack London and his wife enjoy warm receptions on South Seas islands. The Snark travels from Hawaii toward Samoa with London skipping planned ports toward Australia then across the Indian Ocean toward Cape Town, a trip likely three years longer. Captain Warner trained London to navigate and sails alongside him.
In Warbash Indiana on September 14 Sylvia Null Hernice a widow and her former fiancé Joel F Baker were found dead after a farewell ride. Authorities believe Baker shot Hernice then killed himself. a handwritten note reading My God what have I done was found in the buggy.
A rural tale well worn in dialect about politicians and devils. The speaker recalls a man named Jon Kennery Smith who never ran but was nominated for overseer of the poor, and muses on political fate and the stubborn lure of votes.
Train No 8 from Georgetown moves to depart at 4 10 p m starting Monday September 14 to connect with Atlantic Coast Line Train No 78 to Florence Wilmington and intermediate stations. Effective Sept 12 31 W H Andrews.
When you are in need of meats of any description call at A Washington's on Front Street near Winyah Engine Hall or phone.
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