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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
2
Small town items and scattered notices travel from Dahlonega to Atlanta. Topics include a hurricane detector claim, a Wyoming penitentiary assault case, J P Morgan's senate testimony, Goshen murder trial, contempt charges, a maniac jail dancer, a snake-loving Atlanta woman, a proposed marriage pact with reform, religious fanatics alleged murders in Iowa, and election results across Union Hall and nearby counties.
The notice lists cases filed in Lumpkin Superior Court including Tate vs Baker, Lawn Gold Mining Co. vs Mountain Valley Mining Co., China Jones vs James Jones, Lutz vs Luiza, Buell vs Gurley and Galusha, and others. Also reported are political results, railroad strikes, a fatal fall in Trenton, and various local incidents and elections across Georgia.
Claims of kidney relief and cough cures dominate the page with testimonials praising Polley Kidney Pills and Roley’s Honey and Tar Compound. Residents from Walton and nearby towns report back pain relief, improved urine flow, and rapid cold relief, promoting Cook’s Pharmacy as the sale point. Notable names include Stonk Foley and Mrs John Hooper with references to local merchants and pharmacies.
The City Marshal will auction several parcels in Dahlonega Lumpkin County Georgia on the first Tuesday in November 1912 during legal hours. Properties include Lot 1000 49 acres Lot 886 40 acres part of Bohan property and a four room dwelling with farm land off Lot 1084 all taxed to City of Dahlonega and various estates. Sales proceed to highest bidder for cash. October 10 1912 Wa. Housting City Marshal.
Randa Nursery offers thirty thousand fruit trees this season. Stock includes apples pears peaches pecans and more. For prices write C N Firs and Sons Props for a catalog and rates.
A fragmentary newspaper item discusses remedies for coughs involving Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills. It references trains to start on a new railroad by Nov 15 from Gainesville to Cleveland and mentions residents from Mintisville Georgia. The piece includes patient anecdotes about relief from rheumatism and kidney issues after using the medicines.
By order of the Court of Ordinary, the estate of Mary E. Seabolt will be sold at public outcry at the Dahlonega courthouse on the first Tuesday in November. Real property includes Lot 125 and portions of lots 100 165 116 and others in the 15th District First Section. Terms cash. October 7, 112. H. N. Seaworr, Guardian of Mary FE Seabolt.
Sherriff sales advertised for November sale day at the Dahlonega court house. J D Jarrard liable on fi fa from Lumpkin County Justices Court 887th District with W B Townsend as plaintiff. B C Mote liable on firma from 1862nd District with H W Gurley vs E C Mote for purchase money. Levy returns filed by Henry Chambers. October 8, 1912. J F Sargent Sheriff.
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