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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
2
Georgia officials report broad fiscal moves with teachers paid through year end 1905 while creditors debate public salaries. Discussions touch Harvester Harvie Jordan reelection, cotton association leadership, tax rules for dozens of mining and power companies, and proposed appointments in Atlanta and Macon amid broader state politics.
An old advertisement urges readers to visit the local drug store for fresh, pure medicines. It claims legal responsibility for drug purity and strength, notes competitive prices with other cities, and promises to supply standard drugs, patent medicines, and sundries.
The N G A College board approved 406 more for dormitory No 2 furniture and other needs bringing this year's total to 906. Rent is 7 50 per month and students pay 10 for board plus room furnishing costs. Critics note high costs borne by taxpayers and question discipline rumors about two students.
A correction notes Mr. Joe Ridley and son John discussed the proposed rural mail route from Dablovega through Yahoola district. The elderly Ridley denies Henry’s involvement with a petition, cites concerns about signing and liquor, and mentions locals who would benefit from the route while urging harmony and unity amid regional political tensions. The Columbus debate between Smith and Howell is described as warm.
Mining notes report a planned new Dahlonega enterprise in Lumpkin county and revival of activity at several mines. The Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mining Co. plans to raise eighteen thousand dollars for Barlow mine work, with current tests showing strong profitability if properly fixed for operation. The Lockhart mine awaits larger-scale mining and a prospective sale to northern capitalists, while plans include moving the twenty stamp mill near Crisson mill and building an electric plant at Chestatee. Citizens back a Dahlonega to Atlanta or Roswell railroad to unlock mineral and timber wealth and attract northern investment.
V. TL Sanford, accused of killing George Wright about Mrs. Sanford, was acquitted last week. The Dahlonega railroad meeting did not occur on Sunday as reported by the Atlanta Constitution and other papers.
Mrs. Michael Hart wife of the Cart Service superintendent in Kingston Jamaica says she has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years for coughs croup and whooping cough and finds it very beneficial She would not be without a bottle at home Sold by Dr C H Jones Drugist Dahlonega Ga
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