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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
1
A dense roster lists county and city offices, boards, and officials including mayor, clerk, treasurer, tax collector, coroner, and sheriff. It also records notaries, road and revenue committee members, and education leaders, followed by notices for Methodist and Presbyterian churches with service times and Sunday School details.
An old county business notice from Fitts and Sons promotes their Dahlonega nursery offerings. It claims years of establishment, thousands of fine trees, a large variety, and reasonable prices with contact by letter.
Public sale on the first Tuesday in February 1625 at the Lumpkin County courthouse. Property includes land lots 626 595 1215 in the 12th District and 1st Section plus mining and mineral interests on additional lots in the 18th District North. Also, a gold mining mill and water rights and rights of way. Sold to satisfy a federal court judgment in the Northern District of Georgia. U.S. Marshal notice of sale.
A partial OCR fragment references a medical patent or application from Toledo Ohio. It mentions mucous suctioning during inflammation and a note cut on. Names and complete details are illegible.
A unique instrument at the United States Naval Observatory photographs daily solar appearances. The fixed five inch lens is exposed through a movable prism reflector, producing high speed captures of sun spots each noon when the sun is visible. The apparatus spans a long outdoor shaft about forty feet in length.
The fragment hints at a farewell kiss linked to money, implying a parting tied to financial loss or departure. No clear individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
Eastern research plant produces bricks made from lime and sawdust with added fibers and ash to resist heat and moisture. The material can be sawn, used for walls and roofs, and aims to replace lath and plaster while preventing lime carbonation.
The bureau of mines reports a shale outcrop near New Albany carrying an estimated 45 billion tons with further underground reserves. It suggests at least 10 gallons of oil per ton could be distilled if a commercial method existed, underscoring shale as a real future energy source.
Dahlonega Georgia bank reports year end figures for 1925 with assets including furniture and fixtures 2464.00 reserves and cash in vaults 25460.62 due from other banks 150.00 and other assets totaling 1100. The balance sheet shows capital stock paid in 15000.00 surplus fund 8009.00 deposits subject to check 61023.90 time certificates of deposits 45460.40 savings deposits 4400.45 cashiers checks 13.41 and notes on overdrafts and trust funds. The report notes time loans and discounts and lists figures for reserve agents. Bank official T F Christian cashier attests to the statement sworn January 10 1925.
Archaeologists at Richborough Fort Rutupiae uncover a delicately fashioned dental probe resembling modern tools. A British museum expert notes Romans employed advanced dentistry including gold fillings during Britain’s early history.
Judge Thomas P. Riley launches a novel court practice in Malden Massachusetts requiring convicted motorists to memorize and recite to the court Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts laws for public safety. Italian offender Rocco Candellaro punished by writing and reading the chapter in Italian to the arresting officer.
A four foot long giant salmon was found at Piget near Anacortes Washington and caught in a salmon trap run by the San Juan company. Trollers in Seattle harbor report many salmon weighing fifty to sixty pounds each.
Japs intend to buy large quantities of Australian wool and set up a shipping service to move the commodity to their mills.
A New England school reports over 400 women enrolled in courses with 125 entering in fall 1924. Many pursue law as an accessory to other professions, illustrating growing female interest in legal studies among working women.
Wilbur and Garned Hoyt of Wilton Connecticut cling to old ways within fifty miles of New York City. They make their own clothes and shoes, grow tobacco and broomcorn, and provide all food and stock feed for the year. Sugar from maples and honey supply sweets.
Long hardwood mast measured 137 feet with 42 inch butt and 25 inch top diameter weighed 19 tons and contained 12 618 feet on board. The knotless straight timber, sought for Shanghai orders, was secured after three weeks of searching and fastened to a freighter for delivery to a Chinese junk.
The Scaliger tombs in Verona yielded a near intact Can Grande sarcophagus. The mummified prince wore silk and brocade garments, with a fine sword, while not a single jewel or armor piece remained. The discovery challenges the claim the tomb was looted during Napoleon's era.
The South African government organizes a semi military expedition to the Great Kalahari to attack locust breeding grounds. Entomologists will study killing methods, an air force officer will assess airplanes, and an engineering officer will review transport. After reconnaissance, military sprayers are planned to target breeding areas.
Excavations at St Bartholomew's cloister near London reveal a blacksmith shop and a laundry along with the abbey halls. Eight feet of earth was removed from the top, due to centuries of subsidence. Bow Street Church sits sixteen feet below the road as the city ages.
In Glasgow Kentucky Sidney Holman was seriously hurt when a frightened horse bolted into the automobile he rode in, crashed through the seat and out the back, crushing him. A separate line notes a playful kitten remark about Tilly-George and Lillie.
Finland reports an overproduction of lumber this year and a price drop. Saw millers plan to reduce output by 25 percent in 1925 to stabilize the market.
The Detroit Free Press notes a rumor that Dick is engaged in Colorado while a joke suggests his trip was for health and instead found a heart warmer romance. The item reflects local humor about relationships and travel.
Cabbage plants offered frost proof Early Wakefield and Flat Dutch with pricing. Major Crow's Plant Farm in Flowery Branch Ga announces cross tie collection Saturdays at Dahlonega yard. Lumpkin County notices call teachers to confer with County Superintendent J J Srabolt. Bargains listed for sweaters coats cloaks and underwear with cash discounts from B F Anderson.
Davy schedules Dahlonega to Atlanta leaving 7 216 A M and arriving 10 15 A M From Princeton Hotel. Return from Atlanta at 8 P M Central T. Arrive in Dahlonega at 8 Frep Jones and C UO Wast proprietors.
John H Moore administrator of the Jesse M McDonald estate seeks dismissal from administration. The court requires all interested parties to show cause why he should not be discharged and letters of dismission issued on the first Monday in February 1926. This January 6 1925. W J Towns exp Ordinary.
H B Cochran and G L Walden executors of G W Cochran deceased petition for leaves to sell realty and five shares of capital stock in Bank of Lumpkin County. Citation issued January term 1925. Notice to creditors and interested parties that February 1925 term of the Lumpkin County Court of Ordinary will decide. If no cause shown, leave will be granted. January 5 1925 W B Townsend Ordinary
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