Dahlonega and National News Roundup of 1908 Events
The item lists figures on casualties in 1908, a large fire tragedy at Chicago’s Iroquois Theatre, a Mississippi set of political notices, and local Dahlonega updates. It notes war talk between Russia and Japan, tax receiver race chatter, and appointments in Gainesville and other towns. It also mentions a $200 tax on druggists and cites longstreet’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Longstreet
The
Confederacy
Gainesville
Chicago
Mining notes spark Georgia gold field activity in 1904
The Barlow mine progress continues under Mr Tre Gent. Crown Mountain directors meet. Jambo Gold Mining Co information appears on page 4. Calhoun and Singleton prospects see ongoing work as Wharton Anderson and Campbell pursue ore and milling. Dredge boats in Chestatee yield nuggets. Garnet mine awaits a new gold saving machine. Frogtown vein deepens with richer ore. Yale Dean Dr. Herbert E Smith and Col. Frazee inspect Josephine Mine. dam nearing completion. Briar Patch boom and Miller plans dredge and hydraulic upgrades. Jumbo stock sales and widespread investor interest forecast a busy year in Lumpkin County gold mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
Tregent
Crown Mountain Gold Mining Co
Jambo Gold Mining Co
Wharton Anderson
Calhoun
Campbell
Singleton
New York
Frogtown
James T. Grindle
Huff
Herbert E. Smith
Medical College of
Yale New Haven
Wall Street
Josephine
Smith
Georgia
Jose
Phine
New Haven
Lumpkin County
Briar
Dahlonega
Dahlonega Gold Mining and Milling Company
Joel Miller
Rickets
Placer
Miller
Indiana
North Carolina
Washington City
Atlanta
Mistle
Four
Associated Press
Old and New City Council Take Over for Year
The old council hands over town affairs to new officials led by Mayor R. H. Baker. Re-elected aldermen include J. B. Vickery and W. B. Townsend with others holding over. Fees and taxes are listed for December and new salaries set for city officers and committee posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Council
R. H. Baker
Alders
J. B. Vickery
W. B. Townsend
T. J. Smith
J. E. McGee
W. P. Price, Jr
K. W. Strickland
W. J. Worley
Treasury
Geo. W. Walker
Marshal
Baker
J. K. McGee
I. B. Vickery
W. P. Price
E. W. Strickland
Lafayette Carter
Levi Stancil
Dahlonega Finance Committee Report for 1903
The Finance Committee reports 1903 financials for Dahlonega with tax receipts and payouts. It lists total receipts 4. ae 76 and other sources 899.57, total 2904.08, and balances across funds including general 427.25 and sanitary 688. The school treasurer shows 994.80 on hand to run the school until June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlonega
J. F. Moore
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BF. W. Moose
Rusia
Japan
Athinta
Sumter County
R. W. Freeman
Newsman
Coweta
Atkinson
Mr. A. L. Jackson
Cane Jreck
W. D. Haney
Rev. W. A. Higgins
Col. W. P. Price
J. W. Harbison
Harbison
Lin
McAfee-Lin Mining Co
Ingersoll & Crisson
Chestatee
Old and New Council
Marshal Walker
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Roonelle
P. Brookington
Tordall Br
C.H. Jones
Lampkin County
Dahlonega’s Finance Committee
Tokn Carroll
Vrene
Ani
Tin Treasury
W. P. Priors
G. H. Jones
J.T. Miller
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