Dahlonega Weekly News Tells of Local, State Happenings
The May 17 1912 Dahlonega edition notes events in Georgia and beyond including the United Veterans meeting in Chattanooga and a murder case in Macon. It mentions railroad rock along the Gainesville to Cleveland line and discusses politics in Lumpkin County along with paper price increases due to material costs.
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Gainesville
Cleveland
8. P. Richards Co
Atlanta
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Lumpkin
State of Georgia
Lumpkin County
Georgina
Georgia
T. Bf, Jackson
H. D. Gurley
Oratorical Contest and Baccalaureate at Local Church Event
Monday events feature an Oratorical Contest Sophomore Class and a Baccalaureate Address plus diploma delivery by Chancellor Barrow. A letter from Mary Forrest praises healing and salvation powers of the Holy Ghost and thanks God for deliverance from tobacco and coffee. She notes visitors J Underwood and wife aiding local spiritual growth in Dahlonega.
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Hon. W. LB
Kent
Barrow
Church of God Evangel
Cleveland
Tenn
Brother Tomlinson
Jesus
J. ©. Underwood
Dahlonega
Mra
Mary Forrest
McArthur
Gainesville
King
Holy Ghost
Mae
Bob Barker
John Henry Adams
Riverside Falls Twice to Riverside Five College Team
The Ball Game reports two tight wins by the home team over Riverside and N. & A. College. Monday’s game ended 7 to 5 and Tuesday’s 5 to 4 with strong pitching by Moore and solid hitting and fielding by Herrington Grady Huie Pendley and others. Baker pitched well for Riverside but the home team surged for three hits and four runs in one inning.
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College
Riverside
N. &. A. College
Dablonega
Pitsher
Moore
Herrington
Grady Huie
Pendley
Baker
Riverside Victories and Pentecost Meeting Report
The piece notes Riverside team victories and a Pentecost meeting near Gainesville with details on leadership, events, and attendee behavior. It mentions flood news in Louisiana and a U S pension bill boosting funds for Civil War veterans. It also includes testimonials for Foley Kidney Pills and local weather-like notes.
Astor Heir Receives Major U S Estate Share
The will mentions John Jacob Astor leaving five million dollars to his young wife and a like sum to his daughter, with a total estate valued between seventy five and one hundred fifty million dollars. The notice also discusses Dr Head a Senate candidate born and raised locally. Public notices and medical endorsements follow.
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John Jacob Astor
Head Announces Candidacy for State Senate District 82
The Democratic Party announces Dr Homer Head as a candidate for State Senator in the 82nd District, pending primary action. The announcement identifies Head as the prospective nominee and outlines the race status.
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Homer Head
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Macon Telegraph
Kate Hughes
Martha J. Owens
Tifton
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Macon News
Foley
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J. M. Findley
Lyons
H. L. Knight
Covena
WLBE
Archer
Westover
Ala
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G. G. Evans
Harriet Chapman
Habersham
Thompson Garmon
John M. Evans
White County
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