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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
3
In Lumpkin and nearby counties a flurry of activity marks the early primary season with candidates courting support, mining yields reported at Battle Branch and Dry Hollow, road work on Londons road, and officials like F G Cavender appointed county surveyor. Community events include a Signal Co stockholders meeting, dances, and meetings, while measles spread concerns farmers.
Obituary tribute recounts John Pope Brown born in Midriver Georgia, orphaned young, cared for family, joined M E Church, faced illness with faith. Married Birdie Meaders in Savannah in 1902, left wife, five brothers, two sisters and two children. Buried February 5 1908 at Mt Hope Dahlonega with pansies on his grave.
The city council met Monday night with Mayor pro tem Head presiding in the absence of May and Jones. No settlement occurred with the ex City Marshal over exact due pay. Crisson and the committee with Williams the auditor will reconvene soon to determine the amount Crisson is owed.
Torik Vorens or Lomein Co announces candidacy for legislature in the Lampkin Lampkin Senerabet primary on 8 2008. He pledges faithful service to Lumpkin County and appeals to all citizens for support, signing Very Respectfully, hive H, Barre.
A draft from Lumpkin County shows candidates announce for the Ordinary Clerk Superior Court and Sheriff roles. They seek the Democratic primary on April 8 1908 and pledge faithful service and continued effort if re elected.
G H McGvinn, a candidate for Tax Receiver in Lumpkin County, asks for continued Democratic support in the primary. He pledges to discharge the duties to the best of his ability.
J M Ricketts and M I Sranov announce candidacies for Lumpkin County Tax Collector subject to the Democratic primary. Ricketts thanks supporters and pledges to serve to the best of his ability, while Sranov seeks re election and asks for voter support in the primary.
J B Brown and M Moore announce their candidacies for county treasurer subject to the Democratic primary on April 8. Brown thanks Lumpkin voters for past support and asks for continued backing despite illness hindering canvass. Moore states his candidacy and asks for voters' support.
Petition to form The Pitner Mica Mining Company in Georgia Lumpkin County with D L Pitner of Cook County and Frank G Benham of Ontario New York seeking a twenty year charter, capital stock of 300000 with option to 500000, mining, real estate, mills, water power, railways, and broad corporate powers. Court certifies authenticity dated February 17, 1908.
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