Dahlonega Ledger 1918 May 2 page notes and incidents
The Dahlonega paper reports on local and regional items including a forthcoming post office at Tifton, flood displacements in Louisiana, a fire in Copperhill destroying the Dickey Hotel, a death in Macon after drunkenness arrest, cyclone losses in Floyd County, a Gainesville revival led by Dr. Dew, and political notes on Wilson, Hoke Smith, and rural carrier salaries. It mentions Mary Phagan's murder in Atlanta, cotton losses and replanting in Georgia, Chub Walls’ past crime and escape, a Confederate veteran licensing dispute, and a motor cycle accident near a bridge in this county.
The Jury List for Next Court and Local Tax Notes
A list of 59 Lumpkin County residents named for jury duty is presented alongside commentary on household goods tax returns. The article notes many returns valued at five dollars and criticizes the tax system for undervaluing property, citing districts like Chestatee and Yahoola and mentioning four cases of smallpox in Bibb county jail and the death of Mr George Edmonson in Dawson County.
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Lumpkin County
Chestatee
Dahlonega
Crumby
Davis
Hightower
Jones’ Creek
Mill Creek
Nimblewill
Porter Springs
Shoal Creek
Yahoo
Yahoola
Bibb County
Distinguished Visitor Praises Dahlonega As Summer Retreat
Judge C A Pooley of the New York Supreme Court visited Dahlonega, voicing high praise for the climate scenery and people. He foresaw industrial growth and hydro power potential, predicting cotton mills and fruit farming opportunities, and plans to return in summer. The issue of a local crime and a migration note follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pooley
Supreme Court of New York
Buffalo
Dahlonega
Pooley
Jam
Georgia
Atlanta
New England
Dahlonegan
Local Banks Open Despite Legal Holiday
On Saturday many people visited banks and offices that remained open for business. The article notes that some individuals overlooked the holiday, but expresses appreciation for the convenience and benefits these institutions provide to the public.
Teachers Institute Notice for Lumpkin County Dahlonega
Notice to teachers states the Lumpkin County Teachers Institute will convene in Dahlonega on May 5, 918. All licensed teachers not retired must attend or provide a lawful excuse. J J Strabolt, County Superintendent. Also advertisement for J C Guillian & Bros cotton guano at Brookton station with stock in hand and quick access from Dahlonega to Brookton and Bellton, Ga.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Lo O’elock
A.m
Hf. B. Saver
Dahlonega
Brookton
Northwestern Railroad
J.C. Guillian & Bros
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Dahloneeks Ga, PLC
Sam
Tifton, Ga
Ofice
Louisiana
Copperhill, Tenn
Floyd County
Gainesville
Dew
Baptist Church
Wilson
Hoke Smith
Muscogee County
Lampkin County
Delaware
Lipscomb
Clark County
Mary Phagan
Chub Walls
Rabun
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Dock Barnett
Will Simmons
Apa
Ijay- Courier
A. Anderson
Sh. S. Brackett
Jacob Rk, Dowdy
J. H. Worley
W. T. Stringer
Mark Keater
Hl. S. Duckett
E. Stringer
Geo
W. Miller
J. N. Davis
J. CO. Jarrard
DD. N. Mute
W. GC. Denton
M. Ricketts
J. LB. Lewis
J. B. Ricketts
W. R. Mathis
G. KE. Williams
Www. Beck
B. H. Brackett
J. B. Brown
J. W. Walden
Arthur Fitts
Gaddis
S. G. Martin
Hi. A. Ash
W. WY. Chapman
Geo. Edmonson
Dawson County
Hall County
Judge Jones
R. C. Burns
Valley Mills
Texas
NuaGrr
F. GC. Bolding
Phone 4
J.P. Prue
G. H. Moonr
Bank OF
Bank OF Lumpkin County
John Black
J.J. Srabolt, Co
Quillian
Beach
B.R. Meacers
Masonic Building
Gia
T. W. Jackson
H. D. Gurlwy
J.smiths
Randa Nursery
C.n.frion & Sn
Ropa
Poleys Onno Laxaniv
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