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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
2
The issue notes a Monday fire causing $100,000 in losses and 800 horses, then shifts to political maneuvering around Gov. Smith and Brown in Habersham Bartow and Lumpkin counties. Reports claim campaign activity, alleged election interference, and voter dynamics, including claims about negro voters and railroad damage settlements.
Reports show Representative Foster of Illinois has submitted a favorable House report on a bill to fund Schools of Mines at North Georgia Agricultural College and similar schools. If enacted, the first year would see 5000 dollars, rising to 25000 annually thereafter, with further sums in subsequent years.
A reader asks about compensation for political campaign work during tough economic conditions, specifically referencing Hoke. The note implies concern over wages or stipends for electioneering activities amid hardship.
An Atlanta area seller advertises a large selection of burial goods. They promise lowest to highest prices north of Atlanta and guarantee Atlanta prices on all items. The stock claims unmatched quality and neatness with an invitation to inspect.
Sheriff J M Davis announces a public auction at the Dahlonega courthouse on the first Tuesday in June 1908. The sale includes multiple tracts of land and mill machinery in Lumpkin County to satisfy several 1907 tax and court executions, with properties owned by C R Arnold W S Cobb McArthur & Sons and W B Stovall.
Court ordered sale of two acres with a four room house in Lumpkin County Georgia to settle debts of G W Bruce deceased. W H Jones administrator to sell June 2 2008 at Dahlonega court house for cash, preserving half mineral interest and tunnel rights. Also a separate discharge petition for J R Graham administrator shows cause for dismission on June 1 1908.
Petition to form the Piedmont Land and Lumber Company in Lumpkin County Georgia seeks a twenty year charter with capital up to 500000 dollars. The plan covers lumbering real estate railroads water power telephones and manufacture with rights to buy lease transport and sell timber and finished products and to establish branches in or beyond Georgia. Petitions name Morse family of Rochester New York and Edgcomb of Knoxville Pennsylvania as incorporators.
Tos M Bern declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the 61st Congress subject to primary votes. He urges voters in the Ninth District to register and support his election, asserting long service to the district and a pledge to continue serving the people faithfully.
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