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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
2
Fragments note cotton prices, court cases, and local personalities. Ads list rates. editor cites floods, road funds, and a bed bug claim. Mentions include Clarkesville mayor, Gilmer banker J C Carter, and Tallulah Falls suit closure.
Local readers recall festive stayovers and a mix of crime, courts, and reminiscences. A fifty gallon still was seized near Charley Tiptons in the county. a bank reward for robbers remains unpaid as factions argue over claims from Ellijay. Musicians recall serenades and schools, while town officials discuss warrants and mayoral actions. Colonel Tillson’s China posting is noted alongside local business and matrimonial hints. Stringer’s fate is clarified as not the culprit.
The Dahlonega mass meeting nominates four mayoral and four aldermen positions. Col Proett wins 69 votes for mayor. Jenletas deb Pov alderman from Ward 1. Ward 2 selects Walt Waters. Sargent and Camp acclaimed for unexpired and full terms. Ricketts leads Ward 3 with 86 votes. Tate gets 28. Also notes kerosene lamp ad and county tax assessors appointed.
A brittle notice from Gainesville names J B Meyer Mrs Jewell and Mr Louder milk as parties pressing overdue accounts. The letter claims a thorough canvass was made and that action will continue to collect amounts due, with no deviation in favor of any party.
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