No Money for Dahlonega’s Proposed Railroad
A Georgia timber boom spurred by D A Ritchie in Lumpkin and adjoining counties led to large land purchases and plans for mills. The goal was a railroad to Dahlonega. Spencer Trask & Co of New York declined involvement in the project, saying they would not be interested in the railroad proposition.
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New York
Garnet Mine
Court House
Clarkesville
Dahlonega
Harry A. Manteer
New York City
Cleveland
Rufus Matther
Morristown
N. J
D. A Ritchie
Richmond
Lumpkin
Union
Fannin
Gilmer
Ritchie
Lumpkirk
Spencer Trask &Co
Holland
London
Srrencer Trask & Co
William Streeer Corser
D. A
Esa
Sik
Anonymous Threat Letter to Captain Williams at N.G.A. College
An indignant citizen publishes an anonymous note threatening action if Cavender boys are not punished for insulting Professor Johnson. Captain E J Williams responds from Dah Lonega detailing his lack of knowledge of the incident, denouncing the letter as cowardly, and affirming his position as Commandant at the National Guard College.
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Dannonnan
Caspmain Winentams
Cavender Boys
Prof. Johnson
Uncle Sam
A. J. Cavender
Cavender
Dahlonega
E. J. Willliams
5Th U.S. Infantry
N.G. A. College
Difficult to interest capital in new Southern railroad
The letter notes the present difficulty in attracting capital for a new Southern railroad due to hostile legislatures. Spencer Trask & Co. laments the discouraging state for Mr. Ritchie and associates as powerful opponents fight foreign capitalists who could fund development and restore prosperity if given opportunity.
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Spencer Trask & Co
Ritchie
James Cavender Shoots Himself in Gappistown Ga 1908
James A Cavender a 57 year old resident of Lumpkin County Ga died by self inflicted gunshot in his room on May 15. Neighbors and relatives recall him as a healthy, upright citizen. Burial services were held at his late residence with Rev J Walker and the writer present before a large crowd. W H W Gurnay signs as friend and patron.
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John C. Hart
Georgina
Grand Jury
Lumpkin County
Jas. A. Cavender
Cavender
J. ©. Walker
W. H. W. Gurnay
Mr. Cavender
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