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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
2
The issue reports scattered items: Chicago fire victims, Gainesville doctor J W Bailey's death, New Jersey court on profanity, smallpox cases in Gaddistown, Georgia quarantine changes, a blockader named Charlie Tifton jailed, Cook’s north pole hoax, plans for an electric railroad into North Carolina, and Halley’s Comet visibility with detailed rise and set times through May and July.
A notice invites Lampkin county farmers to prepare for a county fair around November 1 offering substantial premiums on all farm products. The event will honor top yields in corn cotton potatoes cabbage apples and other crops with prizes for best displays and individual farm showcases. Contestants should contact Mr. R H Kent or editor Nacarr Dahlonega secretary of the fair to enroll. Exhibits will be classified by field and garden crops using best seeds to boost the section’s prosperity.
The executive committee of the Democratic Party of Lumpkin County is summoned to meet at the courthouse in Dahlonega on Monday April 18 1910 at 1 oclock p m to fill vacancies on the committee fix a date for the next primary election prescribe rules for the primary and conduct other business. Full attendance requested. H D Gurisy Chair T S Lirmercueno Secretary.
A local ad lists candy and clocks along with hardware garden seed Oliver plows and wire for fencing Dove brand meats trunks and valises stoneware and farming implements Clothing and underwear for men and boys New shoes and dry goods Boy school suits $1.50 to $6.00 Seed Trish potatoes spring dress goods and various shoes for all ages offered by John H. Moores.
A Thursday night fire razed the dwelling and contents of Sate McGeve at Gattistowe while Mec and Mrs MecGive were away in Dawson County teaching school. Neighbors reported flames shortly after dark and the blaze caused total loss with no injuries recorded. The cause is under investigation by local authorities.
A set of candidate notices for the Northeastern Circuit judgeship and other local offices in Lumpkin County Georgia. Several figures including J J Kinsey, Rostin McMirey, W B Stoan, R K Baxar, and D L Cox announce candidacies or reelection bids for judge solicitor general representative clerk of the superior court and related roles subject to the Democratic primary.
Two men announce candidacies for Lumpkin County Treasurer in advance of the Democratic primary. C. M. Moorr pledges faithful service if reelected. J. P. Casrienrerniy also presents for the office with a promise to discharge duties to the best of his ability.
A. W. Clements announces candidacy for Tax Receiver, pledging to perform duties to the satisfaction of all and to seek voter support in the Democratic primary. A second line mentions Arren Grz2.e as a candidate for Tax Collector subject to party action.
J. F. Sancani announces reelection run for sheriff subject to the Democratic primary and thanks supporters promising to serve as a good officer. T. B. Lirrisrmsp also declares candidacy for Lumpkin County tax collector, pledged to the Democratic primary and best possible service if elected.
Petition to form a Georgia corporation named Owa Gold Mining Company seeks charter for a twenty year term with renewal option. Capital stock up to 1,000,000 dollars, mining and related activities including electric plants, railways, sawmilling and mercantile operations are proposed with offices in Auraria Lumpkin County. Filed March 8 1910 by B J McNara Davidson Taft with attorney Lanny.
Jas R Anderson and Joe M Burt executors of Wm J Burt apply for leave to sell estate lands to pay debts. Hearing set at the Court of Ordinary Lumpkin County on the first Monday in April 1910. J F Preeps Ordinary. dus R Anderson and Joe M Burt Executors.
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