Georgia and South Carolina political echoes and social tensions
A compendium of regional remarks notes shifts in rail gauges at Gainesville, racial tensions in Elberton and Atlanta, and a South Carolina vote against dispensaries. It cites Tillman’s reelection, Georgia’s pension debates, county electoral missteps, a proposed three new Court of Appeals judges, and Republican efforts in Dahlonega hindered by flooding. The piece sketches cross‑state political dynamics, party actions, and white‑black race relations in early 20th century Georgia and its neighbors.
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South Carolina
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Jim Smith
Letter From Prof A W Cain on Dahlonega Visit, 1900
Prof A W Cain writes from Graverann Texas on a 1900 visit to his old Lumpkin county home, praising Dahlonega as a summer resort, recalling college life, old friends, and the contrast with Texas, and apologizing for the length of his reminiscences.
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Old Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
Georgia
Dablonegat
College
Dr. Glenn
Worter Springs
Porter
Old Macedonia
Milt Ash
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Vine
A. J. Showalter
Cotton Growers’ Association
Berkshire
Knabenshire
Marietta Journal backs Judge Dick Russell for court of appeals
The Marietta Journal endorses Dick Russell for a seat on the court of appeals. The editorial argues his qualifications and experience make him a strong candidate for the position. The endorsement signals local support for Russell in a key regional judicial race.
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Odd Fellows Lodge Planned In Auraria This Saturday
A local note reports an Odd Fellows lodge is expected to be organized here next Saturday night. Relatives visit from Hust Point, Ga. Baptisms were held last Sunday with twelve persons baptized by Rev. T. L. Robinson. Rev. J. E. Blackburn and Rev. Y. A. Higgins preached at the Baptist church. An all day singing is set for next Sunday at the Baptist church and a crowd is invited.
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R. L. Hutcheson
T. L. Robinson
J. E. Blackburn
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Y. A. Higgins
Mose Moore
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T. C. Hutcheson
Leila Hutcheson
Hust Point
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Lumpkin County Primary Results and Postponed Runoffs
Primary results show J. W. Boyd leading in Senate with 663 votes and J. E. Blackburn 126 for Representative, while W. S. Huff tallies 801 and C. H. Jones 254. Clerks tally F. W. Moose 2380 and D. Li. Cook 409. Sheriff results J. M. Davis 398 and J. R. Graham 260. Tax Receiver J. B. Sawney 81 and J. M. Calhoun 397. W. F. Bryson 179. Collectors tally W. M. Grind le 84 and T H Wimpy 174 with M. M. Seabolt 174 and J. M. Rick etts 104 and T. J. London 124. Treasurer J. A. Hollifield 873 and W. T. Dowdy 283. Surveyor C. J. Jarrard 656. Coroner Howard N. Ash 659. Seabolt and Wimpy tied, runoff set for 28 inst. A quarantine law was adopted at Cleveland limiting cattle crossing lime to impose penalties. In Jonesboro Leon Milner, acquitted in Dorsey murder, was shot. true bills against L. L. Dorsey, Otis Dorsey, and A. L. Norris issued. sheriff and deputy present.
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J. W. Boyd
J. E. Blackburn
W.S. Huff
C. H. Jones
F. W. Moose
D. Li. Cook
J. M. Davis
J. R. Graham
J. B. Swaney
J. M. Calhoun
W. F. Bryson
W. M. Grindle
T H. Wimpy
M. M. Seabolt
J. M. Ricketts
T. J. London
J. A. Hollifield
W. T. Dowdy
C. J. Jarrard
Howard N. Ash
Mr. Seabolt
Wimpy
Georgia crops hurt by bull rat and political highlights
The Georgia cotton crop suffered damage from the bull rat while statewide politics show Comptroller General Wright leading by 101 444 votes and school elections with Johnson winning 102 986 against 50 846. Savannah to separate streetcar races and county political tensions over racial participation are noted amid campaign developments.
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Merritt
Remarkable Hat Sale at Meapers and Sons Store
A local retailer advertises half price on ladies hats and children's white shoes. The sale touts a $3 hat for $1.50 and two $1.00 hats for 50 cents, urging customers to visit B. R. Meapers & Sons to view remaining season stock.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Follows Nature's Plan
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as aiding nature to curb colds, ease coughing, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and restore health. It claims thousands of testimonials and notes it counteracts a cold’s tendency to become pneumonia. Price 25 cents, large 50 cents. Sold by Dr. C. H. Jones in Dahlonega, Georgia.
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C. H. Jones
Dahlonega
Lumpkin County Tax Collector Candidate Declares Candidacy
A citizen announces candidacy for Lumpkin County Tax Collector in the October election. He appeals to all voters regardless of party, pledging careful office management and gratitude for support. Signed WH, Sawn, Tr.
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Lumpkin County
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