Local notices and political notes from Damsonega 1906
A collage of snippets reports legislative bills in Georgia includes pension expansions for Confederate veterans, a proposed agricultural school in every county, and a 100000 building fund for Athens. It notes a 2 cent railroad fare struck down in Virginia, election ballot practices in Lumpkin, and Poole’s grand jury appearance followed by an assault. It closes with a candidate’s self defense of his race and an apology in Damsonega Georgia July 28 1906.
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Virginia
N. W. Holt
Russell
Lumpkin County
Atlanta
Gainesville
Mhbin Street
Poole
Col. W. A. Charters
Dahlonega Election Talk and Local Developments
A Dahlonega item thread covers candidacy remarks and county primary stance, opposition to Col Charters, and voter sentiment. It notes travel misdirections for visitors to Dahlonega, a union gathering at Pea Ridge Methodist church with Canadian visitors, and a noted railroad option by Col Price connected to Gainesville and Dahlonega with bidders from New York and Delaware inspecting the line.
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Pea Ridge
Dahlonega
Canada
M. Chute
Dauphin
Craig RK. Arnold
Col. Price
Gainesville
New York
Delaware
G. McDonald
BP. B. McCarthy
and. P. Tusker
Clayton
Del
Bipparey
Southern Powder and Milling Co
Meaders & Sons offer low prices on fine goods
The ad touts a new price list with high quality items at unexpectedly low prices including embroidery lace white lawn umbrellas jewelry and more. It boasts reduced costs on groceries and household wares while noting extensive variety and a strong value proposition.
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Justin
Lb. R. Mreaprrs & Sons
Dorsey Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Gainesville
Dorsey was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of young Twitty in Gainesville. He received a seven year sentence and a motion for a new trial has been filed, as is customary in such cases.
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Dorsey
Young Twitty
Gainesville
Bowel Complaint in Children Warns Careful Attention
Summer months bring bowel disorders in children that require prompt care. The recommended remedy is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, known to quickly control diarrheal symptoms. Sold by Dr. C H Jones, Druggist, Dahlonega, Georgia.
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C. H. Jones
Dahlonega
Seed Offer for Fall Crops from Gurley at Half Price
A farmer markets a selection of Flat Dutch Purple Top and Rutabaga seed, urging sowing within 20 days for fall and winter use. Gurley offers these seeds at half price versus Ferry or Crogsmans to attract buyers seeking high yields.
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H. D. Gurley
Ferry
Crogsmans
Notice to creditors of Samantha Cristian estate
In Lumpkin County Georgia notices to all creditors of the estate of Samantha Cristian deceased to render in their accounts of their demands within the time required by law and for all persons indebted to the deceased to make immediate payment. This July 20 1906.
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Lumpkin
Tecan
Georgia
Lumpkin County
Samantha Cristian
Blue Ridge Citizens Invite Hoke Smith to Speak
Citizens of Blue Ridge invite Hoke Smith to address the public gathering with a list showing several Republican names among the attendees.
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Bruce Brawford
Blue Ridge
Congress
Tion
Tom. Bell
Hoke Smith
Taxation and gun control sparks legislative debate
The text argues that Crams bill could let citizens dodge poll tax while still preventing voting and grouses about criminals. It criticizes placing blame on Cram and suggests paying legislators by service value to cut state expenses.
Campaign funding claim hints at county support
A fragment notes a fellow being paid a hundred dollars to sway Lumpkin County for a gubernatorial candidate, prompting scrutiny and curiosity about the political influence and motivations behind the offer.
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Lumpkin County
Home Coming for Former Georgians Invited to Atlanta
An Atlanta Home Coming invites every former Georgian to visit October 1 and 13 with railroads offering special rates. Visitors will register at the fair, old friends will be guided to reunion spots, and addresses by notable speakers are planned. A large agricultural fair and an all day singing event with 000 voices are advertised. Frank Weapon is secretary for information.
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Atlanta
Wim
Jennings Bryan
Frank Weapon
Atlante
Georgia
Georgia State Adventural Society
Vine
A. J. Showalter
Cotton Growers’ Association
Herkshine
Knabenshue
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Ibscrippion
House
Athens
Senate
Lumsden
Etowah River
Dawson County
Damsonega, GA
Ephor Nugerr
J. BE. Boaebaurn
B. R. Meaders & Sons
Dundee
Scotland
Arkansas
Russell Sage
Lawrence, R. T
Summerville
Clark Howell
Tos
Fea
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
O. J. Jones
Limpkin County
Ayer
J.G. Ayerla
Lowell
Alass
Aino Manufactu Cera
E Ayers
Ague Cure
B. F. Caririan, Advir
Samantha Christian
South Georgia
Nicholls
Kirkmam, Jones, Reanty Co
G. Jones, Lee
Treas
Bank of Nicholls
Lirscompr & Seexcen
Gainesville, Ga
Tau
Cr, J. H. Hus
Fairmount
Gordon County
Fairmount Real Estate OO
Frank Weldon
Atlanta, Georgia
TS. Littlefield
J. E McGees
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