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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from the Keowee Courier 1908 issue includes notices about obituary pricing, advertising rules, and tributes, plus a long column of political commentary and letters quoting local figures and national figures. The text references Governor Ansel, Senator Blease, and local editors, with discussion of campaigns and elections and calls to vote for good officers.
Sixteen known dead in Augusta area and likely more in surrounding districts as floodwaters from the Georgia food district surge. Estimated losses may total around two million dollars with possible additional million in Carolina areas. Most victims are said to be African American, cabins washed away on river banks, bodies seen in the river, and a growing casualty count across Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina.
Hittle River items detail visits from Dr Fair and Nathan Gaundtersville relatives, and a long list of local residents calling on friends. Notices mention a large beaver of harvest first, with melons and peaches shared, and a sad death that shocked students and families. Local scenes of hospitality, illness, and community support fill the week.
A brief note expressing gratitude for countywide support and the vote received in the Clerk of Court race. The author thanks friends and neighbors for their Hale backing and the strong endorsement, dated September 1, 108.
A biographical notice endorses Stiles R. Mellchamp of Orangeburg for State Superintendent of Education. It recounts his Civil War service, postwar teaching career, roles as principal and county superintendent, and alignment with high school laws. The Orangeburg Democratic Convention endorses him, calling for votes in the second primary and praising his education and character.
AML members of Comcross Local Union No. 76 are requested to be present next Saturday at 3 o'clock for the regular meeting. Matters of interest will be up for consideration. ALN Prichard, secretary.
Jaane Durham of Six Mile section was killed while trying to wash a mule. A mule’s trace caught his leg, dragging him about 200 yards. He was later crushed beneath the mule and died. In a separate event, Mrs. Dave Sims and her infant daughter died when lightning struck their Fountain Inn home. Mrs. Sims leaves a husband and three children. Mr. Sims is a farmer nearby.
An informally circulated report notes extensive flooding across South Carolina with at least 40 drownings, widespread property losses, and bridge damage. It cites the Saluda river flood near Pelzer where an entire family wagon and team were lost, two railroad workers swept away in Laurens county, and general agricultural and stock losses exceeding thousands of dollars. The Spartanburg County bridge damage alone is estimated over 100000 dollars.
A cloudburst and flood at Potsam New Max caused extensive loss with forty expected casualties. Survivors face ongoing danger and relief efforts are underway as surrounding towns send aid and supplies to support rescue and recovery operations amid the weather crisis.
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