Week in Lumpkin County 1912 election notes
Dahlonega Aug 30 1912 The Lumpkin county primary results show H H Perry 622 votes Bacon 175 in Lumpkin. Alexander carried Ware and hall carried several counties. Pippins defeated for the house. Holder and Charters won county unit votes. Dr Glenn elected a state convention delegate and Smith Menners named congressional delegates. News includes fashion notes and local issues on primaries and party practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin County
H. H. Perry
Bacon
Thos. M. Bell
Congress
Hall
Habersham
Stephans
White
Lumpkin
Forsyth
Gwinnett
Cherokee
Milton
Holder
Jackson
Raburn
Banks and Gilmer
Charters
Dawson
Pickens
Towns
Fannin
Union
G. R. Glenn
H. B. Smith
R. C. Menners
Dr. Glenn
Old Letters From Gen Harrison W. Riley in 1858 Legislature
The collection includes two letters sent by Gen. Harrison W. Riley to Alfred Hester while Riley served in the Georgia legislature. One dated Nov 25 1858 outlines bills for a railroad from Marietta to Dahlonega via Forsyth and Raburn Gap, a penitentiary move to Atlanta, and moving the state capital to Atlanta. The second letter details more proposed measures including poll tax exemption for veterans, Blue Ridge road aid, juror pay, and a Dahlonega to Marietta plank road. Riley, though illiterate, was influential, wealthy, and popular in Lumpkin County.
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Harrison W. Kiley
Alfred Hester
State Road
Marrietta
Atlanta
Funming
Forsyth
Dahlonega
Raburn Gap
Jefferson
Gainesville
Gen. Riley
Lumpkins
Gaddistown
Union County
Lumpkin
Blue Ridge
Riley
General Riley
Public Execution Parade Described At Lawrenceville
A condemned black murderer was brought to the public square last Friday where he stood on his coffin and proclaimed he would go to heaven. A parade then moved him around the courthouse to the gallows in a bizarre ritual tied to the curse of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawranceville
D. C. Bybee
Keeling Court
Canton
Foley
Tax Standings and Political Shifts Across Georgia News
The year 1917 tax rules delay operative law to 1918. Hon. John N Holder intends a 1914 congress bid. Red Bank New Jersey to host world’s first butterfly farm by New York businessmen. References to elections, candidate bids, and party conventions across Georgia. Details include county tax drops, primary results, and civic notes.
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Red Bank
N. J
New York
John H Moore’s 1912 Georgia campaign expense report
John H Moore sworn statement lists autopeige expenses for his Democratic primary candidacy in the 1912 Georgia State Senatorial District race. He notes private funding, with no external aid, and swears the figures before Lumpkin County official J F Paver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lumpkin County
John H. Moore
Joan H. Moore
J. F.paverrr
Forget Your Feet With King Bee and Easy Street Shoes
A busy man may feel crippled by poorly shod feet. King Bee and Easy Street offer comfort. Made in our Georgia Shoe Factory they feature stylish wear. Two new lasts Ty Cobb and Red Rock have been added. Ask your dealer to show them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Bee
Easy Street
Georgia
Ty Cobb
Red Rock
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the & Nugget
Weer LL LL
Dahlonega, Ga
P.O
Hall County
Chicago
U. S
Tate
Dr. Berry
N. G. A. College
Republicans
Ware
Hooper Alexander
Woot
Pippins
Appling Couty
Tippins
House
Alexander
Gibb
Dougherty
Dooly
Baker
Houston
Crawford
Jones
Macon
Slaton
Mr. Alexander
The
New County Executive Democratic Committee
D. L. Cook
Auraria
John A. Chapman
Crumby
A. R. Ray
Chestatee
J. A. Dockery
Jane Creek
B. O. Jones
Davis
Wm. Wehnut
J. S. Pruett
Frogtown
John Grindle
Hightower
8. S. Gaddis
Jones’ Creek
M. H. Kendle
Mill Creek
Harrison Chambers
Maritain’s Ford
W. EB
Garvin
Nimblewill
M. C. Chester
Porter Springs
J. M. Duckett
Shoal Creek
Geo. Burges
Wahoo
W. A. Aberera
Nbie
Yahoola
I. M. Head
John N. Holder
Hlon. W. A. Jackson
Edwards
Gilmer County
Morris
Garl Hutcheson
Fannin County
the Post
Jos. F. L. Haralson
Broyles
Bell
John P. Cheney
Cobb County
Price
Blalock
Brown
Broyes
Cleveland
Massey Creek
State Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Committee
Mm. M. Merethew
N. Searsport
Poley
C. WH. Bilsworth
Baldwin St
Rochester
N. Y
Folley
Sam
Robert W. Herter
Lawrencesville
Stone
Dawson County
A. 8. Jones
Lee Pharmacy
Chico
Cal
Foley & Co
Eatonton, Ga
Progressive Party
J. K. Orr Shoe Co
Red Seal Shoe Factory
Bank OF
John Black
Bob Meaders
Pres
Nt Bankingin
Dahlon
T. KF. Jackson
H. D. Gurley
T.I Smiths
Leather’s Ford
Joux Kenns
Soley
Wilkes County
A.J. Orr
Washington, Ga
Randa Nursery
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