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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
2
The Dahlonega publication proclaims the town will secure a railroad, signaling economic optimism. The issue, titled as the official organ of Dahlonega city and county, lists subscription terms and prices for various durations.
Citizens of Duah Lonega tire of talk on a Gainesville to Roswell or Atlanta line. Dr Glenn reports to Atlanta backers that a practical route is possible with survey and tonnage estimates. Four hundred dollars raised on the spot for the survey with additional funds gathered by Wednesday.
A long, scattered item notes the Supreme Court ruling permitting segregation in Kansas public schools. It also lists local incidents from Georgia including mine deaths near Roanoke Virginia and a defendant fined for drunkenness on public highways. Other notes mention a new Stephens County school commissioner Wilbur Calvin, legal cases, and political announcements with several gubernatorial candidates.
The piece notes many students returning after Christmas and welcomes new enrollees. It praises the dormitory system for lowering costs and highlights the North Georgia College rise, a forthcoming normal class, and math and Latin instruction for deficient students. Agricultural students excel and compete for medals.
Ranp, McNary & Co. advertises an up to date Georgia county and township wall map. The firm seeks energetic men to sell the new counties recently established, offering a splendid opportunity in Chicago.
Notice calls Lumpkin County farmers and Dahlonega residents to a countywide cotton meeting at 10 o clock on Saturday January 20 1906 to discuss gin aging guano premiums and related business. M J Wrentams school teacher urges strong attendance. Additionally a letter from U S Woopy disputes a local drinking claim and asks publication of his denial.
Rev. Mr. Robinson preached at the Baptist church last Sunday attracting attentive listeners. The Auraria singing class enjoyed singing at Mr. Woodys and at other gatherings. Ed Davis returned from Ducktown Tenn. Christmas passed quietly with little drinking. A pound party occurred at Mr. Cannons. The Briar Patch dredge boat was stranded by high water and towed repaired in coming days. Maud Chester began teaching at Beta school house. Mr. John Dover visited from Forsyth county. A young lady’s return prompts cautions about riding. Farmers discuss cotton prospects for Lumpkin. Lost: a barefooted boy with shoes, crosseyed, carrying a bag of post holes. School notes mention Prof Boyd and Prof Vickery. trustees question Boyd’s eligibility to senate. Vickery may serve as mayor if needed. Political opinions compare to uncertain lovers.
A letter recalls illness and deaths, tornado homelessness in Albany Georgia, and rail work from Athens to Jefferson. It urges honest political campaigning in the upcoming primary and laments false statements in the mayoral race while noting Confederate graves care bill discussion.
A notice seeks mules and horses for sale with liberal prices. The seller plans to be in Dahlonega January 18 to 22 to purchase animals and invites bringing stock during that time. A Jamaican lady commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough and endorses purchasing from Dr C F Jones in Dahlonega Ga.
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