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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
3
Local notices report Christmas shopping at Towns End Stand and Santa Claus visits in Dahlonega. News cover real estate moves, church transitions, school dormitory plans, timber and mining interests, railroad prospects, and a child’s injury while noting community resilience during holiday preparations.
The week brings resignation of Rev. A. J. Smith from Dahlonega Baptist church and withdrawal of Rev. J. D. McPhail from Dahlonega Presbyterian church. McPhail will assume pastorate at Commerce Presbyterian Church in January 1908. The article also recounts W. H. Smith’s religious experience and notes elderly resident Tom Edwards, ill at home, with memories of Dahlonega’s early days.
Mrs Emma McGuire wife of G H McGuire died on the night of the 10th after pneumonia fever. She had just ten days after her daughter died and a week after her infant. Her husband and blind son are severely ill with little hope of recovery. Three children witnessed her final breath as neighbors cared for the motherless youngsters. The funeral was led by Rev A F Dempsey at the Methodist church and interment followed beside her other children.
The Cavender family expresses gratitude to the people of Dahlonega for kindness during their mother’s illness and passing. They assure the community will be remembered by every family member, signed by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cavender.
The sheriff announces a sale at the Dahlonega courthouse on the first Tuesday in January 1908. Property includes Lot 163 known as the Turkey Hill Gold Mine and mineral rights in adjoining lots, plus 80 acres Pettigrew Lot and various farm goods. Proceeds go to satisfy a Packard v Arnold judgment. Also listed are corn fodder wares and a two horse wagon load of shacks. The sale is conducted under the Bank of Dahlonega transferee liens.
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