Officials, taxes, and town gossip in Lumpkin County
The item recounts local political maneuvering in Lumpkin County with notes on ordinary and other county offices, campaign promises, bonds, and disputes. It mentions Gaines ville, Dahlonega, and Echo office discussions, along with accusations among candidates and church ties influencing votes.
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Pensions and local politics clash in Lumpkin county notes
The Dahlonega Nugget editor defends his town and county services against accusations by Mr. Smith while detailing pension eligibility for widows and the Burns case. Letters from state officials explain pension rolls and corrections. The piece endorses ongoing road and highway projects and criticizes opponents spreading rumors ahead of the April 7 vote.
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Mr. Smith
Townsend
Echo
Methodist Church
Lumpkin County
Ben Smith
John Evans
John
Ecbo
Smith
Dahlonega
Shoal Creek
Polly Austions
Guerrit
Mer
Robert Burns
Lindsey
Lasty
Polly Austin
Atlanta
W. Bb. Townsend
J W Linpsley
Burns
W. B. Townsend
R. C. Burns
Hom W. J. Townsend
R.C. Burns
Antil
Texas
The
Nugget
Shotgun Walker
Shotgun
Hughes Moore
Lumpkin
Pratt
Highway Commission
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