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Dahlonega Nugget

Location

Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

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.

John C. Hart Georgina Grand Jury Lumpkin County Jas. A. Cavender Cavender J. ©. Walker W. H. W. Gurnay Mr. Cavender

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John Marlow Winder Frank Menders Savannah K. of P Carl Shultz Johnson Agricultural Department N. G. A. College Yahoola J.T. Miller Board of Education of Lampkin County Yellow Creek Meeting J. A. Howard Atlanta Dr. Howard Galusha Timber Gilmer County D. A. Ritchie Hall County B. F. Anderson Macon Anderson Hoke Smith Good Lord Barrow University of Georgia Glenn Hear Mountain Chine Teller Burrow N. G. A College Moane Charlie Grisson Phil Wea Ver Mayor Jones Tom Cronan Marshal Grizzle Gainesville Gaston the NuGent KE. B. Bird F. F.D. No Murrayville Bird Our County L. G. Stowers Dawson County G. D. Bruce Clovis New México Len M. J. Williams North Carolina Dr. Glenn Wilkes County W. H. Smiths Town Price Park Street Watson’s Janice Mr. Anderson Head Crown Mountain the Baptist Church J. R. Graham Texas Boley Fields John M. Brooksher Kimsey Mr. Miller Tom Smith Nuaawr Irene Moore Isabel Charters Department Gatha Trammell Rogers E. J. Williams Fred Price Military Department Burnside Hotel A. G. Wimpy John A. Parker International Tayloring, Co Maye W. H. Jones John Forest J. F. Moore & Co Walker Mica Pitner Mica Co A. W. Woody Blue Ridge Dahlonegas A.J. Cavender James Cavender Gappistown, Ga Wilkes L. M. Wells J. W. Rider Ficklin, Ga H. O. Colley & Bro Washington, Ga Dahlorega Georgia Francis 8. Lovengood Anna V. Lovengood Lucinda Lovengood Superior Court Lump E. Ss. Souther Mill Creek Auraria Cane Creek Georgia and Florida Rgal Estate and Investment CO Florida Ochran Stuart Buchy and Juniper Stuart Drug Manufacturing Cox
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