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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
2
Local brief collection of news items from Dahlonega Georgia including price notices and social commentary. Mentions shoe price advance, upcoming gubernatorial election, leap year, matchmaking advice, crimes in several cities, jail and prison incidents, religious disputes, and a hanging in Gainesville. Conveys a snapshot of early 20th century regional chatter with multiple named places and people.
D N Jarrard of Lumpkin County died December 20 at his home near Porter Springs after months of illness. He left a wife six sons and four daughters. A farmer and longtime Baptist church member and Mason, he was laid to rest Thursday in Macedonia Cemetery with Masonic honors after funeral services by Rev. W T Dowdy. Many came from miles to pay their respects.
Obituary note reports M. V. Worley of Spruce Pine Alabama died December 6 at his son H A Worley’s residence. He aged 76, survived by wife and children. funeral held at Mt Carmel cemetery with Masonic rites led by Cordova Lodge 559. Bud Smith elected Gainesville Chief of Police. Atlanta liquor trade cited after Christmas rush.
Mr Jas McCaffery, manager of the Schlitz Hotel in Omaha, endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claiming it cures in every case. He cites personal use and recommendations from others for throat and lung illnesses. The product is sold by Dr. C H Jones.
A Griffin city council fixed the near bear tax at eight thousand dollars. Reports detail campaign costs for three gubernatorial candidates June Brown Pope Brown and Russell with sums 4157 7426 and 7069 90. Fulton county grand jury urges a law to stop pistol sales in Georgia as cases continue to be docketed in Atlanta. Col W A Charters announces a bid for Congress from the Ninth District Lumpkin sheriff race looms with a later formal announcement.
W B Loggins is announced as a candidate for Sheriff of Lumpkin County subject to the Democratic primary. Voters are urged to consider his bid as the party's choice in the upcoming primary election. River endorses the announcement and adds his own candidacy note.
County treasurer candidate kK Carron announces run for Lumpkin County treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to faithfully discharge duties if elected and to serve in office.
In a formal statement addressed to voters, Warnes thanks supporters and announces candidacy for Tax Collector, stating he will perform the duties to the best of his ability if elected, subject to the upcoming primary.
W A Carvers announces he will meet voters in the counties of Georgia's Ninth District to discuss campaign matters and seeks support in the Democratic primary for Congress in the Sixty third Congress. He invites constituents to attend his forthcoming addresses at a season convenient to them.
Advertisement seeks 100000 golden seal plants. Contact A Kk Merritt Gainesville Georgia for details and information.
We the bereaved family of the recently deceased David N. Jarrard thank the many kind friends who comforted us during his illness. Your presence cheered us, your lav ing hands eased his pains, and the Masonic Fraternity earned our gratitude for performing the last rites. May God extend His comforting spirit to you in all your adversities.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised as a reliable family medicine for colds coughs croup and bronchitis with claims of curing pneumonia and preventing illness. Foley Kidney Pills praised by J T Shelnut of Bremen Ga as effective for kidney and bladder issues. Also note a report that MacNamara’s partial trial cost Los Angeles county 142000.
R E Fisher of Washington Kansas says a severe lagrippe threat to pneumonia was halted after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He reports rapid relief after a few doses and full recovery after three bottles. Sold by Drs C H Jones in the yellow package.
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