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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
The Nugget critiques auto tax policy and highway funding while reporting on local political strife. It disputes statements by the Echo, defends Col Claud Bond as U S Marshal, and notes glimpses of political maneuvering around Auraria and Lumpkin County.
Community notes report flu cases in the region with several deaths around Clarkesville and nearby areas. Students remain healthy on campus while a blizzard disrupted West travel. Local events include a hog sale totaling 18020 dollars and a proposed bridge in Rabun County. Pension and tax matters, local crime, and political candidacy also appear among brief items.
A list from Dahlonega and nearby towns names B H Turner C E Crain D M Boggs Frank Reeves Miss Ida Smith J S Chester and others as part of a local honor roll. A public notice from Lumpkin County Republican leaders calls a mass meeting at the Dahlonega courthouse on March 27 1920 to elect delegates to the Ninth Congressional District Republican Convention in Canton on April 7 1920.
The ordinary outlines required forms for claiming funeral and last illness expenses of a deceased pensioner. Claimants must itemize each expense with value and purpose, sworn before the ordinary, and only last illness or funeral costs are payable. Bills must be affidavited and attached to the voucher before sending to the Pension Office for credit.
To the voters of Lumpkin County several candidates announce for Tax Collector subject to the Democratic primary. J B Jones Porter Dook W Crain declare their intent to seek reelection or election and pledge to serve to the best of their ability if chosen.
J H Peek announces candidacy for reelection to the office of tax receiver. He pledges to uphold duties to the best of his ability, subject to the Democratic primary.
A candidate for reelection as Ordinary declares commitment to serving all with lawful fees only and thanks supporters. W B Towssenp signs the appeal, urging voters to back him in the primary.
Two candidates announce for Clerk of the Superior Court in Lumpkin County. T. F. Cirmishan seeks Democratic primary support, pledging efficient administration for three years. C. M. Heap also runs, promising to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
J M Davin and J A Anderson announce candidacies for sheriff in Kiaapkin County. Both entries state running in the Democratic primary on an upcoming election date, thanking voters and promising faithful discharge of duties if elected.
C Suvrra announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools. He pledges conscientious financial oversight and asks citizens to unite for equal educational opportunity, aiming to raise Lum erkin county schools to be on par with towns and cities.
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