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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
1
An Andrews South Carolina election last Saturday approved surrender of Harpers charter by 25 to 1. Commissioners G C Davis J W Doar W B Blakeley W J Parker and W S Camlin are named to arrange a charter election for the new territory and town of Andrews. Street openings and other improvements are planned to begin at once.
South Carolina residents report strong belief the Clinchfield railroad will reach Columbia by traffic arrangements rather than direct charter. Proposed routes hinge on connections through Spartanburg Union Columbia lines or alternative Co N L and C W C lines, with Savannah Augusta and Charleston links favored if secured.
Fragmentary reports from Louisiana and Mississippi describe a severe tropical hurricane moving along the coast. New Orleans loses communication, rail lines between New Orleans and Kenner flooded, and trains diverted via Yazoo and Mississippi Valley route. Damage includes uprooted trees, unroofed buildings, and potential rice crop losses near Jennings. Widespread telegraph and telephone outages hinder updates as other towns report wrecks and tied rail lines.
A moderate quake began yesterday afternoon and lasted about an hour per the Weather Bureau. Center reported about 4000 miles from Washington with Manaos likely epicenter. Reports indicate Santaren and Obidos affected as cable communication with Manaos was cut.
The Baptist Courier urges a united work day for South Carolina orphanages on September 25. Thornwell Connie Maxwell and Epworth plan activities to raise funds. participants donate the day’s income to the orphanage of their choice, through cotton picking collecting old iron odd jobs or wages.
The Danish steamer Oscar N with Dr. Frederick A. Cook on board was reported 65 miles east of Fire Island at 9 56 this morning. The Oscar II captain was told to anchor off Sandy Hook all night and a revenue cutter will meet the steamer at quarantine at 6 30 a m tomorrow, enabling Cook's reception plans to proceed.
The Arctic steamer Roosevelt with Commander Peary and party aboard passed St Pauls Island, 650 miles north of Sydney, at 9 this morning. The Roosevelt is expected to reach Sydney about 5 this afternoon.
Florence Times notes a wave of reform minded judges with bold actions. Judge DeVore rejects the grand jury's no bill on a prominent Union county citizen charged with a serious offense. The piece praises tougher standards to prevent mockeries of law and to deter wrongdoers.
John Smith retired after 42 years with the company. A German supervisor presented a monetary recognition of farewell service, humorously noting the long tenure as he handed over a hundred dollars with sentiment.
An advertisement touts electric light as the hygienic, safe, and efficient illuminant superior to others. It claims electric lighting avoids air contamination, heat, and noise, saves labor and time, and invites readers to wire their homes through Electrical Contracting & Supply Company, phone 66, 203 Front Street.
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