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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
3
A Dahlonega column discusses road bond proposals, grand jury findings on liquor, and local interest in road building. It notes tax laws for autos, upcoming union singing, courthouse readings, and community efforts to improve infrastructure and prosperity across Lumpkin County.
Frep W. Munson urges voters in Lumpkin County to approve a $5 000 road bond, arguing new roads will boost markets farms schools and homes. He notes route options near Dahlonega and Crown Mountain and stresses voter turnout despite busy farming season.
The document lists jurors for October Term 1919 including GRAND jurors and PETIT jurors. Names appear in two groups with surnames and initials such as Vaughn, London, Reid, Grizzle, Dale, Higgins, Sosebee, Waters, Gooch, Grindle, Evans, Pierce, Ridley, Johnson, Chapman, Satterfield, Dowdy, and many others.
The list names Nugget's Honor Roll members including G C Dean of Atlanta J G Martin of Gainesville J R Christian of Auraria Gordie Holtzclaw of Dawsonville G L Cavender of Dahlonega P Matthews of Gainesville Van Woody of Auraria and Harve Free of Dawsonville.
The piece urges Lumpkin County residents to vote next Tuesday on a bond proposal to fund a countywide permanent highway. It argues good roads attract settlers, raise school attendance, and boost commerce, noting population decline and high road costs. It warns against rejecting federal road funds and criticizes pensioners opposing the plan.
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