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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
2
A chaotic Georgia roundup covers political rumors from Gov Harris to possible runs for Congress. Cotton prices rise and freight issues spark discussions of wartime impact. Rural carriers may use motorcycles with sidecars. a man jailed for drunkenness. Judge Fite orders Murray county officials to stay silent. local typos hint at name changes from Mary to May in Merriwether Vindicator.
David Watkins disappeared years ago and was believed to have crossed the Blue Ridge. Investigators say Charlie Watkins killed him over a dispute about a still, hid the body in a fireplace, moved it to a well, and forced a boy to help. Skeletal remains were found in a well. Charlie remains at large as Cleveland Hulsey is jailed on related charges.
A letter from Lumpkin County discusses public policy amid a tick problem and county politics. It questions leadership, calls for peace and majority rule, and notes a Dawson County shooting tied to liquor, with a warrant issued for Henry Cain.
City property taxes due notice issued by City Treasurer W H Jones. Official reminder outlines tax due date and payment requirements for city properties.
Special notices announce the opening of a new millinery store to the right of Mrs Watson's Stand. The shop offers up to date styles and a range of bats and notions, promising quality and good prices from SarGent & ANDERTON.
A local newspaper notes its stance on sketches of citizens while briefly profiling Mr. Domegood with satirical details. It records a Monday visit by W. C. Dalton of Winder and J. H. Chapman, praising Dahlonega and Dalton's plans to return next summer and subscribe for updates.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 reward for any uncured case. Also touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo, Ohio as the company base.
Classified sale offers a 6 hp International Gasoline Engine and a 20 inch Meadow Corn Mill. Both nearly new and in first class condition. Engine runs on kerosene oil.
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