25 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
1
In a Louisville Times tribute, veterans hear a call to march with memory of Civil War clashes at Manassas Shiloh Gettysburg and Appomattox. The piece laments worn uniforms and flags while praising past sacrifices and the enduring love and reverence for those who served.
Two hundred nineteen cars of peaches have been shipped from Marietta this season. The shipments are hailed as a big benefit for farmers. The region has ample land and potential for multiple orchards in Lumpkin.
A call to Georgia residents to donate earnings on Work Day Saturday September 28 to Georgian orphanages. The appeal lists five moral reasons, stresses aiding orphans, waifs, cripples, and children at risk, and urges community action to support needy youths and reduce crime.
A collection of brief excerpts on marital norms in France and social views. It notes a suggestion to require loving one’s wife, contrasts arranged marriages with dowry driven unions, and comments on the canal zone’s sanitation and laborers. It mentions Japanese women’ s deference to husbands and hints at wartime dispatches regarding the war's impact.
Republicans claim the Esh Townsend Bill would end Jim Crow cars on interstate trains. Senator Chandler argues national railroad control could abolish separate cars, with support from Walker D. Himes and other lawyers. Newspapers across the South note the measure’s possible impact on seating and race-based travel rules.
A compilation of property transfers lists numerous undivided interests and lot numbers in Habersham areas including J A Erwin to B F Anderson and others such as James Gooch to William Blackwell. The item also contains a personal letter from A W Woody of Yacour Wasi dated August 1905 describing correspondence with Lampkin residents, lumber traffic, local politics, and family updates.
A state tax increase in Georgia prompts discussion on rising prosperity and economic trajectory. Observers note fiscal policy shifts that may affect households and business activity as the state aims to advance toward greater financial stability.
Judge J J Kimsey presides in Cleveland with W A Charters as Solicitor General. Calendar lists Dawson Dahlonega Habersham Towns Union White Lumpkin counties with scheduled term days: Dawson second Monday February first Monday August. Habersham first Monday March September. Towns fourth Monday March September. Union first Monday April October. White second Monday April October. Lumpkin third Monday April October. Raban fourth Monday February August. Hall third Monday January July.
County officers listed include G. G. Evans Ordinary D L Cook Clerk James M. Davis Sheriff K J Walden Tax Collector J M Calhoun Tax Receiver C J Jarrard County Surveyor J A Hollifield Treasurer J M Ricketts Coroner
City government officers listed include Mayor R. H. Baker and aldermen W. B. Gurley J. I. McGee W. 3 Townsend I. B Vickery T. J. Smith W. P. Price and Wm. J. Worley, Clerk Geo. W. Walker as Marshal.
Baptist Church led by Rev W C Taylor holds Sunday services at 11 and evening, with prayer meeting Thursday and Sunday School at 9. Methodist Church conducts Sunday services at 11 and evening with Rev C P Marchman, prayer meetings Wednesday and Sunday School at 9. Presbyterian holds services on the first and third Sundays with D J Blackwell as pastor and Sunday School at 9 a m.
Ten customers seek a neat shave, haircut, or shampoo at Trenry Underwood’s barber shop. The proprietor promises prompt service and is ready to attend to patrons at any time.
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