Dahlonega News Battle Over Roads and Bonds
In Dahlonega on October 16, 1909 the town's official paper reports a debate over issuing bonds to fund macadam roads and a main trunk to the railroad. Proponents cite freight and passenger savings, tax relief for the poor, and improved growth, while opponents warn of debt and long-term costs. Local notices mention residents traveling, hail damage in White County, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
White County
Ben Smith
Blue Ridge
Lula
Ryfins
Lumpkin County
Cleveland
Eprron
Pook Man
Isha
Nueort
Tonendam Road
Fhiueidam
Dahlonega
Gainesville
Theo
Crizens
Court of Ordinary
County of
Lumpkin
Georgia
D. R. Fraley
Visiting Committee Pleased With the College
A state legislative visiting committee arrived in Dahlonega to inspect the college. They met faculty and students, heard speeches by Hons McCrary Elder and Smith, and praised Col. Baker's leadership while noting progress in agriculture and campus life.
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Dahlonega
State University
Ton
AL Baker
Lumpkins
Hons
N.G. A. College
Green
Audienc
McCrary
Elder
Smith
Baker
Dick Whelchel
Col. Baker
Luniypkin County
Atis
Golden Day in the Mountains and State Finances
Report details a Golden Day in the mountains after a committee visit. State treasury shows a deep deficit with 1910 projections at 727,006.50. Gov Brown proposes 800000 bond issue to pay teachers while warning against spending beyond income. Local updates include Seth McGee visiting and community interest in roadwork and county undertakings.
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Brown
Thy
Drug Store Advertises 30 Day Sale Prices
D. H. Jones' Drug Store lists a 30 day sale on medicines and goods including Wine Cardia 84 Peruna 1385 Lax Fos .10 Black Draught 15 Simmon s Liver Powders .14 Cheney s Expectorant .20 Swamp Root 40 White Camphor Liniment .20 Pitchers Castoria 20 Barmin s Liver Pills .20 Chamberlain s Cough syrup 18 Chamberland s Stomach Tablets .29 Parker s Hair Balsam 40 Hood s Liver Pills 15 Foley s Family Pills .15 Black Draught Stock Food 20 Thatcher Liver Pills .20 Linseed Oil 75 Toofoid House Paint 1.25 Ladies Hand Bags at cost Oct 16 L000.
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Simmon
Cheney
Barmin
Chamberlain
Chamberland
Parker
Hood
Foley’s
D. H. Jones
Notice to Debtors Demanding Prompt Payment
Public notice requesting all who owe the author to make prompt payment to meet due bills. The speaker asks not to be presumed wealthy and urges settling balances at once, promising to await remaining amounts.
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Mr. Howard Stanton
Sam McDonald
This County
Copperhill, Tenn
South Georgia
Ollie Jones
Birmingham
Ala
Mrs. Julian
Forsyth County
J. Lilly
Atlanta Constitution
Mr. Venable
M. I. Church
Anderson’s Hall
Miller Davis
F. L. Reese
Jim Tate
Houston, Ga
Charlie McDonald
Citizes
Jim
L. D. Ricketts
EB. L. Ricketts
Messrs. W. B
J. M
John
Atlanta
J. F. Moore & Co
L. O. Simmons
U. Q. Meaders
Methodist Church
Simmons Pawe
Nucarr
Prof. Boyd
Seth McGee
White List
Mary
Sheriiff Sargent
McGee
Noager
Patron
Gentlemain
Aumin Stator
Dalilonega
Orumby
Frogtown
Chestutee
Porter Speitips
Tod
Withoola
Gane Creek
Davis
Hightower
Jones’ Creek
Nimblewill
Mill Creek
Georgia Lampkin County
Putton County
Court House
Fulton County
Mary VP
Harris
Towit
Linmplin County
Wiss
Atso
Grogeries
John H. Carter
H. D.gurley
H.C. Gurl
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Columbia
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Hotel Walls Villa
Ge. Te McGuires Egeweler
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G. Wiguire
Generals
T. S. Littlefield
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