Dahlonega News Briefs From June 23, 1905
The Dahlonega paper reports on Governor candidates, Roosevelt at Booker T. Washington’s school, peace talks in Washington, and Judge Russell's upcoming resignation. It notes Fulton County divorce suits, veterans at a reunion, liquor delivery fights, and county government news including postmaster shifts and sheriff costs ruling by Georgia Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court of Georgia
M. O. Gilmer
Hall County
Lumpkin County Boy Turns Drugstore Giant in Atlanta
A Dahlonega native, Dr. Will W. McAfee, built Eureka Pharmacy at 180 Decatur Street into a leading Atlanta drug dispensary. Starting with $500 capital and handling all roles himself, he expanded to a multi-clerk operation, added a sub post office, imported essential oils, and marketed Anti-Myhi dental anaesthetic with national reach.
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W. W. McAfee
Dahlonega
Atlanta
Atlanta Daily News
Will W. McAfee
Eureka Pharmacy
McAfee
Dr. McAfee
Decatur Street
Hureka
United States
Lumpkin County
GR. Glenn
J.J. Seanonr
Auraria News Notes Communion At Etowah Church
Farmers enjoy fair weather and steady progress as a prayer meeting at the Baptist church continues weekly. A large Etowah communion gathering featured Rev. J. C. Higgins and singer Homer Robison, with several local youths in attendance. A wedding may be reported soon as S. W. VanSyckel plans Etowah work.
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The
Baptist Church
W. Summeroar
C.K. Hutcheson
Do'lie Davis
Anna
Amilda Summerour
Etowah Church
J. C. Higgins
Homer Robison
W. VanSyckel
Wito
Thief Harlie Ricketts Arrested Over Office Thefts
A 15 or 16 year old boy, Harlie Ricketts, confessed to stealing silver and a watch from Capt. H. D. Ingersoll’s office after being observed entering through an unlocked sash. He admitted taking about 5 dollars in various sums and was jailed with a commitment trial set. Police later recovered the items including Mrs. Steed's watch and the dirt-pocketbook stash.
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H. D. Ingersoll
John Adams
Harlie Ricketts
Walker
Will Jones
Capt. Tagersoll
Georgia Legislative Push for Child Labor Bill Returns
A Georgia week contains mixed notes including the push to advocate a child labor bill in the legislature. Reports mention a visitor fined $5 for spitting on a Macon sidewall and a harsh death toll in an African country from a fly outbreak.
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Macon
Wild garment seen near Wahoo and a veterans parade
A mysterious creature larger than a dog has haunted Wahoo, killing poultry and other animals while eluding pursuers. In Louisville a huge veterans reunion drew thousands, with a three mile parade and ambulances along the route for soldier safety.
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Nuager
Wahoo
A. W. Barnes
Thomas Parkes
Eugene Stringer
Louisville
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