Local News Roundup Brings Town Happenings and Travel Ways
Local notes report residents moving in and out of the county, a Christmas event at the Methodist church, new births and marriages, and growing interest in mining at Briar Patch and Bunker Hill. Mentions include Miss Millie Worley returning from Atlanta, Dr Souther moving into Prive building for dental work, and Mr Galloway named head of the football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Souther
Prive
Col. Charters
Public Square
Col Lilly and Church Meetings and Local Visits
Col Lilly visited Atlanta for church matters and a mass meeting. Deputy Collector Jack Spence and others, including Miss Nina McClure and Mr J F Castleberry, were in town or visiting. Snow and rain briefly cleared before daybreak. Local teachers, doctors, and townsfolk discussed health, resignations, and charity. A Christmas tree rumor and religious notices weave through a busy week in Dahlonega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lilly
Atlanta
Ito
Notice on Special Bargains and Election Controversy in Dahlonega
A print notice advertises Christmas bargains including gun, candy, hats, coats, suits, shoes, overshoes, and undergarments. The text shifts to a political editorial about mayoral candidacy in Dahlonega, criticizing the mass meeting and proxy voting, quoting city charter sections on voter eligibility and registration, and warning of penalties for illegal registration or voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Lumpkin
Facts About the Graded School Fall Enrollment and Staff
The Graded School reports fall term enrollment of 150 pupils with average attendance 125. Grades list the students by class and the spring term begins Jan 2, 1908 with expected 175 pupils. Teachers by department include 7. p. Kimble sixth seventh grades librarian, Miss Stella Duncan fourth fifth grades, Mrs. Brown third and second grades, Miss Fannie Gaillard first grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Ward
Jean Brooksher
Myrtle Campbell
Sam Campbell
Eugene Vickery
James Williams
Oscar Tate
Otis Sutterfield
Maryvelle Fry
Mardelle Lilly
Ida Avery
Joe Boyd
Jessie Russell
Willie Daniel
Mamie McGee
Bonnie Ricketts
Kathrine Vickery
Opbie Duncan
Frank Jackson
Maggie Ricketts
Blanche Cook
Judge Littlefield
Galey Tate
Howell Miller
Walter Ricketts
Ralph Vaughn
Viola Housley
Emme Worley
Joe Castleberry
Flossie Jackson
Blanche Brooksher
Hercel Higgins
Cleveland
Duncan
Garner Huff
P. Kimble
Stella Duncan
Brown
Fannie Gaillard
T. P. Kimsre
Man fleeced on train by smooth stranger in Cincinnati
Frank Boner of Dahlonega Georgia with his wife and three children boarded a Cincinnati bound train with two hundred four dollars saved for starting new life. A friendly stranger, who played on the sick child, gained Boner's trust then stole the wallet before Grand Central Depot. Police sought suspect while noting local Frank Bonner long absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boner
Dahlonega
Bonor
Georgia
Cincinnati
Bristol
Tenn
Boner
St. Louis
Joe
Turkey Hill Gold Mine and More Sold at Sheriff Sale
A sheriff sale in Lumpkin County Georgia will occur at the Dahlonega courthouse on the first Tuesday in January 1908. The items include land Lot 163 known as the Turkey Hill Gold Mine and the mineral interest in Lot 168 Pettigrew Lot spanning 80 acres, plus 150 bushels of corn 150 bundles of fodder and a two horse wagon load of shacks. Proceeds go to satisfy a legal writ from the Superior Court in favor of Frank F Packard against Craig R Arnold and related securities to the Bank of Dahlonega. The sale note lists delivery at EB Walden’s residence with J M Davis sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lipkin County
Turkey Hill
Chestatee
Langston Wraction
John C. Calhoun
Parkey Hill
Pettigrew
Craig R. Arnold
Superior Court
Said County
Frank 4. Packard
BE. J. Walden
T. P. Walden
M. R. Bryan
James M. Davis
G. W. Walker, Jr
Bank of Dahlonega
FE. Carroll
L. C
Lumpkin County
J. M. Dasvis
Said
Fife
EB. J. Walden
J. M. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. M. Webant
Adaursville
Millie Worley
Journal
the Constitution
McDonald Bros
Townsend's
Dahlomega
College Athletic Club
Galloway
Ducktown
Reid
Reeves
New Bridge
Lampkin
Union
Mountain
Covington
P. J. Susith
Columbia
Mr. Crisp McGuire
Seabolt
H. McGuire
M.C. Wehunt
Isabel Chester
Nimblewill District
Briar Patch
Bunker Hill Mines
Charlie Rice
J. K. Bourden
Davis'Chapel
J. E. McGee
Gainesville
Fred Whelchel
N. G. A. College
Bula Bryant
Murrayville
Hall County
Billie Riley
Singleton
Jeff Findley
South America
J. F. Moore
Gorge
Kimsey Bearden
Mr. Bearden
Mr. James
Arnold Grocery Co
Athens
R. Gain
West
Christanis
Londons
Tom Bell
Congress
Boyd
Jack Spence
Mr. Hayne
Nina McClure
Dawson County
J. F. Castleberry
Paul
Irene Moore
Dr. Head
Prof. Vickery
Harper
Jess Aldman
N.G. A. College
Frank W. Hail
Messrs
G. W. Beaby
H. Stone
Signal Publishing Co
Homer Head
The
Signal
Elam F. Dempsey
Santa Claus
Rev
F. Quillian
Cartersville
William F. Quillian
Garnett W
Quillian
Sam Now Publishing
Dr. Quillian
Lee
White County
Mossy Creek
Christ
Nuaner
Lam
State of Georgia
Fatten
N. G. A. Colman Dorritory
J. C O. Barnes
Board of Education
Dumpkin County
Aestad
G. McGuinn
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