Various Georgia items report on crime and local affairs
The piece covers a mix of local incidents and topics including a wrecked levee displacing thousands in Woodlawn Illinois, a convict captured in Pike County, marital separations in Connecticut, a judge's ruling on bottle and money cases, and comments on taxes and blockade runners. It notes Dahlonega mining prospects, Turkey Hill gold, and remarks on local newspapers and banks. It also reports calls for tax assessor reforms and legislative opinions on governors and elections.
Earthquake Rumor and Liquor-Induced Delusion Noted
Residents recall a Thursday evening tremor mistaken for fire or car noise with no reported damage locally. Reports from Ducktown Chattanooga and Murp hy link a western county incident to a few acres dropping near Jim Davis, later blamed on Jones Creek moonshine. The piece cites liquor-induced hallucinations and notes Hon Tom Hell’s success in reinstating Porter Springs post office order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducktown
Chattanooga
Murphy
Jim Davis
Jones’ Creek
Tom Hell
Porter Springs
For sale notices and miscelaneous livestock ad
A 7 year old cow on Route 5 by G L Walden gives a gallon and a half milk. A pair of No 6 ladies comfort shoes lost between Dave Whelchels and Tom Chap mane on New Bridge road. Also a 1,200 pounds stalltop ready for service with reasonable terms. Remember it pays to raise good stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Walden
Ed Carroll
Dave Whelchels
Tom Chapmane
New Bridge Road
Plea filings in Superior Court prompt warnings on liquor abuse
The report notes pleas of guilty in Superior Court, urging law observance and warning offenders that Judge Jones may increase penalties. Citizens miss work to attend court, and misconduct near churches disrupts gatherings. Defendants show remorse, but continued liquor use risks further trouble.
Guilian & Bros Cotton Guano On Hand At Brookton
Ten car loads of J C Guillian and Bros Cotton Guano are stored at Brookton station by Northwestern railroad. Marketed as the best and most suitable fertilizer for crops in the region for 25 years. Stock kept on hand with reliable access from Dahlonega to Brookton and return in one day. Brookton and Bellton, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookton
Northwestern Railroad
J.C. Guillian & Bros
Dahlonega
J.C. Quillian & Bros
Bellton
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Boots
Delaware
Union
John Holder
Congress
Woodlawn
Mies
Aaron Smith
Pike County
Connecticut
Wm. Walker
This
Havings
Washington
Carrollton
Penitentiay
Macon
Board of Roads and Revenues
Dougherty County
Brown
Oconee County
The
Court of Appeals
M. F. Burke
Boston
Mass
M. F. Burke & Co
Bullion ‘Extraction Co
Georgia
Turkey Hill
Elase State College
G. R. Glenn
A. M
Mountain Club House
R. Arnold
Atlanta
Colorado
A. J. Hoskins
School of Mines
M. F. Burkr
Pres.Treas
Recorder
Bacon
Lumpkin
Lumpkin County
Athens
Athens Banner
DO Ieeb One
Bank of Dahlonega
Crumby
Frogtown
Chestatee
Tod
Yahoola
Cane Creek
Davis
Hightower
St. Jones Creek
Nimblewill
Mill Creek
Auraria
Martin’s Ford
Wahoo
Shoal Creek
W.M. Grinpin
Quillian
B. R. Meaders
F. A
D. Head
Masonic Building
Bank OF
Bank OF Lumpkin County
Bob Meaders
John Black
King
Ol Dahlon Kga
T. B. Jackson
H. D. Gurlwy
Tismiths
Randa Nursery
U.N Pints & Sons
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