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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
The item notes Georgia peach reports and Sneed variety, a Nashville cyclone injuring a woman, a firefighter loss on Horse Range mountain, odd Atlanta curios, a Washington dispatch on Confederate headstones, and regional crime rumors. It cites the Jamestown Exposition and quotes W. S. Strickland on its worth and exhibits.
A letter from the special Commissioner of the court of claims in Washington dated April 29 1907 explains that the court orders distribution of the pension fund per capita to Eastern Cherokees by blood living May 28 1906 who prove descent from treaty parties of 1835 6 and 1846. Parents with prior applications must file supplements for their minor children and Capt Worley of Dahlonega is the contact for blanks.
Mining interests rise in Lumpkin with Belz and Garnet set to start, Liberty Bell Gold Mining Co. and Georgia Gold Mining and Power Co. seeking charters. Garnet mine leased to A. B. Rogers of Highlands Mass. Battle Branch mine near Auraria being worked. new ditch to water Cavender's Creek to supply a ten stamp mill and placer work. Betz mill houses and stamping plans described. Nimblewill canal under construction. Findley mine to resume operations. overall outlook bright for Lumpkin mining. Mr. Wm. Early provides a box of strawberries to readers.
The will read in the ordinary’s office allocates $800 trust for Bethelecturch Dawson county and $700 if Claud Trammell dies before 21, with siblings receiving small legacies. A codicil adds $1,000 at 21 and a revert of Claud’s belongings if he dies early. Executors named are James R. Anderson and Joe M. Burt.
The Meaders firm promotes a wide stock of coffee and grind it free to save time, with prices from 15 to 90 cents per pound and deals like 3 pounds for $1.00. They offer pure wheat, canned goods, and a broad line of groceries, promising fair prices and customer satisfaction.
From Auraria notices report Sunday evening prayer meetings at the Baptist church and growing revival under Rev. Chandler after two sermons. Belle Smith of Alabama visited relatives for a month or two. A rattlesnake was killed on Battle Branch ditch. A scarecrow near a girl’s path sparked a funny scare. Ransom Free collects signatures for a stock law petition, but the writer doubts adoption.
Sealed bids due 8 p m June 8 1907 at the Lumpkin County Ordinary office for a 10 foot wide earth road from Neisler s Ford to Ya hoola Creek lower bridge per Prof J W Boyd survey. Bids by lienel rod. Completion by October 1 1907. Bond required. bids may be reserved. May 14 1907. G G Evans Ordinary.
Oz Jonsson guardian applies in Lumpkin County for leave to sell undivided 7-12 interest in the Peter Robertson home place Lot No 87 and parts of Lots 22 and 23 in Hall County to reinvest proceeds. hearing set June 12, 1907 before Judge J J Kimsey in Cleveland Georgia. sale aims to improve income and convenience for the minors Leila A Woith M and Fred E Anna E Clifton O Darinda R and Nella A Johnson.
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